BTS shares their favorite art pieces in BTS x Street Galleries

ARMYs don’t need permission to get to know their favorite septet BTS, as the superstars are sharing their favorite art pieces in BTS x Street Galleries, a collaboration with Google Arts & Culture. The virtual gallery also takes fans on a Street View tour of cities and buildings all over the world that hold special memories for the band, and may be viewed at g.co/BTSstreetgalleries. 

Through BTS x Street Galleries, ARMY can explore 14 iconic locations, including the United Nations in New York City to the Chunggu Building in Seoul, where BTS' stories began. At each location, fans can create their own Street Gallery and view a great variety of artworks, from 18th-century Korean “moon jars” to Caravaggio paintings. These pieces were selected by the band based on values that are close to their heart. In addition, BTS x Street Galleries showcase exclusive photographs and creations by RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook themselves. 

 

This experience was made possible by the collaboration of cultural institutions from around the world with Google Street View technology.

 

To continue the celebration of ARMY’s ninth anniversary, BTS and YouTube Shorts also released the #MyBTStory “ARMY Tribute Video.” This features highlights from the month-long Shorts challenge that had ARMY sharing some of their favorite BTS memories through the years. 

 

Explore BTS x Street Galleries and get to know more about the band through their favorite artworks. Visit g.co/BTSstreetgalleries. 

 

Shopee highlights the Davao sellers who excelled in digital entrepreneurship

With inflation rising and economic recession looming, it may seem difficult for aspiring entrepreneurs to invest in an online business. Despite the economic situation and the challenges it poses, Davao-based Shopee sellers Shiela Reyes-Lao and Lou Putian prove that one can still manage to start an online business and become successful.

 

In a recent face-to-face event held by Shopee for Davao-based entrepreneurs, both sellers shared how easy it was to join and grow their businesses on Shopee, even in the face of economic uncertainty. 

 

Tip #1: Just go online, digitize your business

SY Glow Cosmetics owner Lou Putian’s e-commerce journey started when her husband, an Overseas Filipino Worker, was sent home in 2020. “We had little to no income at the time. To continue paying our bills, I started selling bath and body care essentials haphazardly online until some of my loyal customers urged me to set up a Shopee store,” she shared.

 

In just 2 months after creating an account and learning how to market her products through the platform, her sales greatly increased. “From barely making ends meet then, I’ve now been able to fulfill my dream of purchasing houses for family members and even establishing my own warehouse,” she added.

 

Meanwhile, Shiela of Cacao Culture, already joined Shopee in 2017. However, she and her team only focused their efforts on the platform after the pandemic affected their operations. “Initially, our Shopee account was only meant to supplement our retail store sales. But when the pandemic hit, we were forced to close down our physical stores and outlets—prompting us to refocus our efforts on e-commerce,” she shared.

 

Since making the leap to e-commerce, Shiela grew her sales volume 7x. Cacao Culture’s growth and visibility on the platform also encouraged Shiela and her team to carry more Davao-based cacao brands and sell them nationwide.

 

Tip #2: Maximize Shopee’s convenience, seller tools, and nationwide logistics network

Besides the need to shift to a new income stream, what drew both sellers to Shopee was how easy it was to onboard into and sell on the platform. “With Shopee, all you need is a mobile phone and internet connection,” shared Lou. “The convenience that Shopee offers allows entrepreneurs like me to manage my own business and care for my family, all from the comfort of my own home.”

 

Having benefited from the seamless Shopee experience to easily bring sellers online, Shiela also highlighted that growing and sustaining one’s business is another story and different kind of challenge. Fortunately, Shopee offers tools like insights and marketing solutions to help sellers further their business growth and visibility. Moreover, Shopee’s continuous logistics expansion nationwide also allows sellers like Shiela to reach more customers.

 

“As a Davao-based seller, I found it challenging to sell my products online and attract more buyers at the beginning. Through Shopee’s establishment of more hubs in Mindanao and the tools on the platform’s Marketing Center, I was able to attract more customers nationwide by setting up promotions, discounts, and vouchers,” she said.

 

Martin Yu, Director at Shopee Philippines said, “It is heartwarming to hear Lou and Shiela’s success stories as it is a testament to what sellers are capable of achieving on Shopee’s platform. Through seller education activities, continuous advancement of platform features, nationwide hub expansion, and other initiatives, we strengthen our commitment to deliver a safe and convenient online shopping experience for both our customers and sellers, no matter where they are in the Philippines.” 

 

If you want to grow your business online and enjoy the numerous benefits of e-commerce, start your online selling journey with Shopee today. Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.

HBO/HBO Max earned the most nominations for a single network or platform this year

  

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Warner Bros. Discovery scored 193 Primetime Emmy nominations, with HBO/HBO Max receiving 140 Emmy nominations across 24 original programmes for the upcoming 74th annual Emmy Awards. HBO/HBO Max earned the most nominations for a single network or platform this year, marking the 20th time in history that the HBO brand has received the most Primetime Emmy® nominations of any network/platform in a single year. This bests HBO’s previous record of 137 nominations in 2019. 

 

The 74th annual Emmy Awards will be presented on Monday, September 12.

 

“We are incredibly proud of all our Emmy nominees,” said Casey Bloys, Chief Content Officer, HBO and HBO Max. “This is a testament to the amazing talent in front of and behind the camera as well as our gifted programming teams. Their commitment to creative excellence continues to break through to audiences in a meaningful way."

HBO/HBO Max’s 140 Emmy® nominations this year as follows:

 

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·       25 nominations for Succession including Outstanding Drama Series, 2 for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series (Brian Cox, Jeremy Strong), 2 for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series (J. Smith-Cameron, Sarah Snook), 3 for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (Nicholas Braun, Kieran Culkin, Matthew Macfadyen), 3 for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series (Hope Davis, Sanaa Lathan, Harriet Walter), 4 for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series (Adrien Brody, James Cromwell, Arian Moayed, Alexander Skarsgård), 3 for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series (Mark Mylod, Cathy Yan, Lorene Scafaria), and Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series (Jesse Armstrong)

 

·       20 nominations for The White Lotus including Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, 5 for Supporting Actress for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie (Connie Britton, Jennifer Coolidge, Alexandra Daddario, Natasha Rothwell, Sydney Sweeney), 3 for Outstanding Supporting Actor For a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie (Murray Bartlett, Jake Lacy, Steve Zahn), Outstanding Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie (Mike White), and Outstanding Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie (Mike White)

 

·       17 nominations for Hacks including Outstanding Comedy Series, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series (Jean Smart), Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series (Hannah Einbinder), 4 for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series (Jane Adams, Harriet Sansom Harris, Laurie Metcalf, Kaitlin Olson), Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series (Christopher McDonald), Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series (Lucia Aniello), and Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series (Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, Jen Statsky)

 

·       16 nominations for Euphoria including Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series (Zendaya), Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series (Sydney Sweeney), Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series (Martha Kelly), and Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series (Colman Domingo)

·       14 nominations for Barry including Outstanding Comedy Series, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series (Bill Hader), 2 for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series (Anthony Carrigan, Henry Winkler), Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series (Bill Hader), and 2 for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series (Bill Hader and Alec Berg, Duffy Boudreau)

 

·       7 nominations for Station Eleven including Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie (Himesh Patel), Outstanding Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie (Hiro Murai), and Outstanding Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie (Patrick Somerville)

 

·       5 nominations for A Black Lady Sketch Show including Outstanding Variety Sketch Series, Outstanding Directing for a Variety Series (Bridget Stokes), and Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series

 

·       4 nominations for Curb Your Enthusiasm including Outstanding Comedy Series and Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series (Bill Hader)

 

·       3 nominations for The Flight Attendant including Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series (Kaley Cuoco)

 

·       3 nominations for Insecure including Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series (Issa Rae)

 

·       2 nominations for The Staircase including Outstanding Lead Actor in Limited or Anthology Series or Movie (Colin Firth) and Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie (Toni Collette)

 

·       2 nominations for Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return To Hogwarts including Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded)

 

·       1 nomination for Scenes from a Marriage for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie (Oscar Isaac)

 

·       1 nomination for Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty for Outstanding Cinematography for a Single-Camera Series (One Hour)

 

·       1 nomination for The Gilded Age for Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Period or Fantasy Programme (One Hour or More)

 

·       1 nomination for How To with John Wilson for Outstanding Writing for a Nonfiction Programme

 

·       1 nomination for Peacemaker for Outstanding Stunt Coordination for a Comedy Series or Variety Programme

 

·       1 nomination for The Righteous Gemstones for Outstanding Stunt Coordination for a Comedy Series or Variety Programme

 

The following HBO/Max Originals were also nominated: 

 

·       5 nominations for George Carlin’s American Dream including Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special, and Outstanding Directing for a Documentary/Nonfiction Programmes (Judd Apatow, Michael Bonfiglio)

 

·       5 nominations for Last Week Tonight with John Oliver including Outstanding Variety Talk Series, Outstanding Directing for a Variety Series (Paul Pennolino and Christopher Werner), and Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series

 

·       2 nominations for Jerrod Carmichael: Rothaniel including Outstanding Directing for a Variety Special (Bo Burnham), and Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Special (Jerrod Carmichael)

 

·       2 nominations for 100 Foot Wave including Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series

 

·       1 nomination for The Survivor for Outstanding Television Movie

 

·       1 nomination for Frederick Douglass: In Five Speeches for Exceptional Merit in Documentary Filmmaking

 

Other Warner Bros. Discovery nominations include:

 

Programmes produced by the Warner Bros. Television Group received 44 nominations for the 74th Primetime Emmy® Awards. This includes Outstanding Comedy Series nominations for Abbott Elementary and Ted Lasso, both produced by Warner Bros. Television. Ted Lasso led all comedy series with 20 nominations for its second season. Abbott Elementary led all network comedies with seven nominations, and its creator/star Quinta Brunson — nominated for Outstanding Comedy Series, Lead Actress, and Writing — made history by becoming the first Black woman to receive three Emmy® nominations for the same comedy series in a single year. Warner Bros. Unscripted Television’s The Voice was nominated for Outstanding Competition Program.

 

TBS Original Full Frontal With Samantha Bee Presents: Once Upon A Time In Late Night received 1 nomination for Outstanding Short Form Nonfiction Or Reality Series. Full Frontal with Samantha Bee along with its affiliated specials and related Short Form elements, has received a total of 23 nominations thus far, making it TBS’ and the T-Nets’ most nominated programmes to date.  

 

Conan (TBS Original) received 1 nomination for Outstanding Picture Editing For Variety Programming. Conan, along with its affiliated specials and related Interactive elements, has received a total of 17 nominations.  The series has received nominations in 10 of the last 12 years since the debut of the programmes on TBS in Fall 2010.  

 

TNT original series Snowpiercer received 1 nomination or Outstanding Special Visual Effects In A Single Episode, marking its first Primetime Emmy nomination for the series.

 

Adult Swim’s Rick and Morty and Tuca & Bertie gained a nomination each for Best Broadcast Network or Cable Animated Series or TV Movie, while Smiling Friends is nominated for Best Animated Short Form Series.

 

TCM’s documentary Dean Martin: King of Cool received a nomination for Best Broadcast Network or Cable Documentary TV Movie.

 

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Moira dela Torre is the official ambassador for Home Credit's "Para sa Life" campaign

Home Credit Philippines (HCPH), the country’s leading consumer finance company, introduced singer-songwriter Moira dela Torre as the brand’s ambassador for its “Para sa Life” campaign that aims to share a message of hope for a better life for Filipinos.

 

Moira, the most-streamed Filipina artist for bigness, performed the theme song “Para Sa Life” of Home Credit campaign video. 

 

“I loved it. It was so special to me,” Moira said, pertaining to the song.  “I’m glad that Home Credit gives me the opportunity to be their ambassador so I can give voice to that wonderful song to inspire more Filipinos,” she added. 

The singer-songwriter behind the hit songs “Malaya,” “Tagpuan,” and many more believes that Home Credit’s new campaign can touch the hearts of millions of Filipinos.

 

“I really love that Home Credit allows us to have somebody to rely on. Back in college, I really wanted to buy a microwave for myself since I was living alone. But I knew that it was impossible for me to get one since I couldn’t afford it in cash,” Moira said laughing.  

 

“Now, I love that Home Credit provides us the accessibility to purchase the things we need in life while giving us the flexibility in our payment terms. And I’m happy that someone out there, who I once was like, can now buy their microwave because of Home Credit,” Moira added.

 

This campaign of Home Credit aims to inspire more Filipinos, be it the young professionals, couples starting a family, and those who have already established their lives — to pursue their life’s dreams, Para sa Life.

 

Bringing Home Credit Closer, Relatable to Filipinos 

Sheila Paul, HCPH’s Chief Marketing Officer, expressed her delight in the song being an inspiration to individuals who aspire financial stability. 

 

“This new song of Home Credit encapsulates the brand’s promise of companionship through the use of our easily accessible and affordable financial products for our Filipino consumers. Also, the song relays that Home Credit is ideal for young families and starting individuals who aspire to establish their lifelong plans and helping them turn small dreams into reality,” she shared.

Homonym, an agency specializing in sonic branding and end-to-end music and audio marketing solutions, helped Home Credit’s “Para sa Life” campaign with an effective combination of sight and sounds.   

 

“Marketing strategies have turned to visual messaging these past two years and now, marketers are on the lookout to explore other senses that can work. This is where Sonic Branding comes in. It is a strategic, purposeful and consistent use of sound and music in branding and marketing to shape perception and behavior,” said Homonym founder and chief executive Mike Constantino.

 

By using studies that provide insight into the music habits of Filipino consumers, Homonym was able to determine Home Credit’s brand essence and fine-tuned it with the preferences of the target market to produce a melody that portrays a positive vibe and the feeling of trust and respect.

 

“Sight targets the brain while sound targets emotions thus eliciting feelings. By creating that emotional connection with the brand’s own signature sound, it will create a long-lasting effect on the target audience and increase familiarity with the brand,” he added.

 

Paul believed that tapping Homonym in the campaign made Filipinos relate to the message Home Credit wanted to convey. 

 

“As a reliable financial partner of Filipinos, Home Credit has a greater mission of helping its consumers better manage their finances and promote financial inclusion. With music as a huge part of our lives, we at Home Credit saw the value of building our sonic identity and communicating our messages through music to make more people relate to the message of hope and trust that we are trying to convey,” said Paul.

 

Check out the official music video of Moira dela Torre for Home Credit's "Para sa Life" campaign by visiting the brand's official Facebook and YouTube accounts.