D.O. is Back! DOH KYUNGSOO to Hold 2025 ‘DO it!’ Tour in Manila This August

 Attention, EXO-Ls and Dandanies! DOH KYUNGSOO is set to return to the Philippines with his first full-scale solo concert on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. Tickets will go on-sale on Saturday, June 14 12PM via SMTickets.com and SM Tickets outlets. Presented by Wilbros Live.

South Korean singer and actor Doh Kyungsoo, widely known as D.O., is embarking on his 2025 Asia Tour titled ‘DO it!’. The tour will commence in Seoul this July and will include stops in Manila, Taipei, Singapore, Malaysia, Bangkok and more.

 

The Philippines holds a special place for Kyungsoo, as this full-scale concert follows his immensely successful 2024 visit with two sold-out shows for his ‘BLOOM’ fancon tour. This upcoming ‘DO it!’ concert promises an even more immersive and unforgettable experience, designed to fully showcase Kyungsoo’s extraordinary vocal prowess, captivating stage presence and evolving artistry. 

Kyungsoo was officially introduced as D.O., a member of the powerhouse K-pop group, EXO, on January 30, 2012, with the release of the Korean version of the single "What Is Love," a duet performed with his fellow member Baekhyun. EXO made their official debut on April 8, 2012, with “Mama”.

In July 2021, Kyungsoo launched his solo career with the mini-album “Empathy”. The album, featuring the title track "Rose," highlighted his acoustic pop sensibilities and lyrical prowess. D.O. penned the lyrics for "Rose" and "I'm Fine". In the same album, Kyungsoo sang in three different languages: mostly in Korean, an English version of “Rose”, and the Spanish song “Si Fueras Mía”. “Empathy” achieved remarkable success, topping iTunes Top Album Charts in multiple countries and selling over 310,000 copies in its first week.

In 2023, Kyungsoo released his second mini-album, Expectation, further solidifying his position as a solo artist. The album continued to explore themes of love and self-reflection, resonating with fans and critics alike. Tracks like "Somebody" and "I Do" showcased his growth as a vocalist and songwriter, blending heartfelt lyrics with melodic compositions.

Marking his first release under his own agency, Company SooSoo, Kyungsoo unveiled his third mini-album, Blossom, in May 2024. The album, symbolizing personal and artistic growth, features six tracks, including the lead single "Mars" and the pre-release track "Popcorn." The album's diverse musical styles, ranging from upbeat pop to soothing ballads, reflect Kyungsoo's evolving artistry and commitment to authentic expression.

Beyond his prolific music career, Doh Kyungsoo has also established himself as a highly respected and talented actor. He has starred in K-Dramas such as 'It's Okay, That's Love', '100 Days My Prince',and 'Bad Prosecutor', as well as films like 'My Annoying Brother', 'The Moon', and the blockbuster 'Along with the Gods' installment, one of South Korea’s top-grossing films. His performances have earned him multiple awards, including the Most Popular Actor award at the Baeksang Arts Awards in 2016, 2017, and 2019.

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Arsenal and TCL Strengthen Ties Through Multi-Year Global Partnership

Arsenal and TCL, a global leader in consumer electronics, have announced the expansion of their partnership into a multi-year global agreement. Building on a successful regional collaboration since 2023, TCL will now become Arsenal’s Official Global Consumer Electronics Partner, further strengthening the connection with supporters across international markets.

Arsenal and TCL began working together in 2023 as regional partners focused on the UK, Middle East, and Africa. As Global Partner, TCL will take the partnership to new markets, deepening the connection with Arsenal supporters around the world.

The partnership builds on two years of impactful content and engagement with supporters, aligned to the brands’ shared values of progress, innovation, and excellence.

Following on from the Inspire Greatness activation, supporters can expect further storytelling through the partnership, including men’s first team player and newly appointed TCL ambassador, Bukayo Saka as well as with our UEFA Women’s Champions League winning women’s team as the partnership encompasses both men’s and women’s first teams.

Arsenal’s flagship matchday show, Live from N5 will also see TCL product integration, further connecting and engaging with the club’s global supporter-base.

Arsenal men’s first team will travel to Singapore and Hong Kong for their pre-season tour this summer, the latter being home to TCL’s global headquarters - allowing the club to engage and activate with supporters, bringing unique experiences and content to local markets.

Highlights of the partnership to date include:

 

●      Last year’s ‘Go Big with TCL’ digital video commercial starring Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus and Mo Elneny, promoting the TCL XL TV collection. See here.

●      ‘Inspire Greatness’ DVC with Mikel Merino, Declan Rice and Ben White – TCL and Arsenal connecting to inspire communities on and off the pitch. More details can be found here.

●      A Meet and Greet with players in Dubai during warm weather training for TCL customers and Arsenal supporters.

●      Arsenal legend Robert Pires’ visit to TCL trade exhibit at IFA Berlin in 2023, the world’s largest home innovation and tech event.

●      Last year Invincibles defender Martin Keown was also a special guest at TCL’s regional product launch in Turkey – speaking to guests and TCL staff.

 

Juliet Slot, Chief Commercial Officer at Arsenal said: “We are immensely proud of our work with TCL, which has laid the foundation for a new chapter in our relationship and is a testament to our collaboration and shared values. As our new Global Partner, we look forward to continuing this successful relationship, working together to achieve our goals, with our supporters at the heart of everything we do together.”

TCL CEO Peter Chen said: "We are proud to elevate our partnership with Arsenal to a global level, marking a significant milestone for TCL. This expanded alliance reflects our shared ambition to lead through excellence, innovation, and passion.

As a brand committed to shaping the future of smart living, this global partnership allows us to strengthen our connection with fans worldwide and deliver immersive experiences that unite the power of technology with the spirit of sport. We look forward to building a lasting legacy together that inspires greatness across every corner of the world."

 

 

 

LIXIL Celebrates Property Industry Excellence: American Standard and GROHE Support the Asia Pacific International Property & Hotel Awards 2025–26

 LIXIL power brands, American Standard and GROHE, honored outstanding achievements across the property industry at the Asia Pacific International Property & Hotel Awards 2025-26. The prestigious event welcomed guests and industry luminaries to celebrate excellence across architecture, interior design, real estate and property development. The event recognized six hundred thirty (630) winning companies from across the Asia Pacific and culminated in a gala event with the announcement and presentation of the American Standard Innovation Award, the GROHE Sustainability Award and the GROHE Luxury Award.

This year’s theme drew on the four elements—Earth, Fire, Water, and Air—that symbolize the critical global challenges we must address through our innovative property approach. The event received more than 800 entries which were judged by a panel of over 100 industry experts and peers. Each entry was meticulously evaluated for design, quality, service, innovation, originality, and dedication to sustainability. By country, Thailand garnered the highest number of awards (109), followed by China (76). Notable achievements were recorded by Malaysia (68), India (65), Indonesia (59) and Hongkong (42).

Audrey Yeo, Leader, LIXIL Water Technology, Asia Pacific said, “Our seven‑year headline sponsorship with the International Property Awards demonstrates LIXIL’s unwavering commitment to industry excellence in the property sector. In the APAC region, this collaboration has elevated the profiles of deserving architects, designers, and developers, granting them well‑earned international recognition. The growing prominence of the Asia Pacific Property Awards year after year, underscores the event’s distinctive value to the architecture and design community as well as to our industry partners.”

“Through American Standard and GROHE brands, we are proud to collaborate with the IPA in advancing our purpose: making better homes a reality for everyone, everywhere. We look forward to continuing our journey with the IPA and its winners, forging stronger collaborations that inspire design excellence and sustainable innovation.” added Audrey.

LIXIL’s consumer-focused approach and how water shapes our living environments was explored at the IPA by Antoine Besseyre des Horts, Leader, LIXIL Global Design, Asia during his seminar on Water as Experience: Elevating Everyday Rituals. Through this, he invited the audience to reconceive water not merely as a utility but as a dynamic catalyst for vitality and calm—an elemental medium through which industry partners can collaborate to craft environments that relax, energize, and meaningfully enrich everyday life.

The American Standard booth celebrated 150 years of trust and innovation, inspired by life. Guests explored the new Acacia Supasleek collection and a showcase of purposefully designed products, including the DuoStix Hand Shower and Hygiene Spray, EasyFlo Collection, Aero-lite Wall Hung Shower Toilet, and the new WizFlo Hand Shower.

The GROHE SPA exhibit was built on the concept of “Aquatecture”- the fusion of water and architecture, celebrating the significance and importance of water in architecture, and the health and well-being benefits this infusion brings. Guests were equally captivated by the GROHE Allure Gravity faucet, whose interchangeable cover plates—crafted from Caesarstone marble, glass, or mirror—offers an unparalleled freedom of expression.

At the event, the Stone Experience Center—MM Galleri by CNS Designworks, Indonesia was honored with the GROHE Luxury Award. This award celebrates 'New Luxury'— a blend of exceptional design and luxurious interiors with values of responsibility, conscious consumption, and sustainability. The Stone Experience Center is a groundbreaking space that redefines natural stone’s role in contemporary design: it demonstrates how marble and onyx can be engineered into elegant, lightweight, and fluid architectural forms. Leveraging cutting‑edge technology, ultra‑thin layers of these stones are bent into graceful, flowing shapes, using just 10 % of the material and cutting waste by 70 %—setting new benchmarks for resource efficiency and sustainable fabrication.

This year’s GROHE Sustainability Award went to Starfish, Phu Quoc by SOG design, Vietnam—a 58‑hectare development devoted to ecological preservation and climate resilience. 76% of the site is dedicated to open spaces with native landscaping and mature tree conservation (90% preserved). Their passive cooling strategies, optimal building orientation, and green roofs work in concert to slash energy consumption, while respecting the land’s natural topography avoids major grading and safeguards biodiversity. By weaving vernacular architecture together with renewable‑energy systems and low‑impact infrastructure, Starfish sets a new standard for sustainable, regenerative development in tropical settings.

 

The American Standard Innovation Award was presented to Ansaya Phuket Sylva, Thailand. The project is crafted to maximize green spaces within the home, fostering a deep connection with nature that not only elevates well-being but also improves air quality. By relying on smart-home devices, its design intelligence harnesses natural ventilation, strategic shading, and spatial planning to ensure a cooler, brighter, and more comfortable living space with minimal energy consumption. Every architectural element is purposefully designed to support wellness, sustainability, and effortless living—demonstrating that true innovation arises when design serves both people and nature.

 

To view the complete list of winners at the Asia Pacific International Property and Hotel Awards, please visit – https://propertyawards.net/region/asia-pacific/?fwp_winner_year=2025-winners

 

 

 

Kathryn Bernardo Shares Her Secret to Staying Ganado: Great Taste White

The actress says she always starts her day with her favorite coffee—Great Taste White, now reformulated to be mas creamy, at mas ma-kape, kaya mas pinasarap.

No matter how glamorous their lives seem, celebrities also go through their own daily grind. Early call times, events, and hectic moments on set—the list goes on. And just like us, they need a morning pick-me-up to power through a packed schedule.

 

For actress Kathryn Bernardo, coffee is an essential part of her day. Whether she’s gearing up for a busy schedule or easing into the morning, a great cup of coffee helps her keep ganado throughout the day. Her go-to? None other than Great Taste White. 

 

A more exciting timpla of her favorite coffee

During a recent interview, Kathryn shares that she is thrilled to see that Great Taste White’s tamang timplashe’s always loved is even more enjoyable now. The actress also points out that the reformulated blend is mascreamy and mas ma-kape

 

“Nakakatuwa na the brand also improved!” Kathryn says. “Masarap na dati [pero] in-improve pa ngayon to cater all ages, my age, yung lahat.”

 

She explains: “Ang Great Taste White ngayon, mascreamy at mas ma-kape. So, mas pinasarap pa yungtamang timpla niya.”  

 

Keeping her ganado every day

 

With the reformulated Great Taste White as part of her everyday routine, Kathryn shares she’s more ganado than ever to start each day. And because she’s not a morning person, the actress says it has become a reliable “partner” during busy days. 

 

“Parang may ka-partner ako parati, especially with my line of work, it's very busy,” Kathryn says.

 

“It's important na mayroon kang something na tutulong sa'yo para magawa mo yung mga tasks mo for that day,” she explains. “Siguro for me, pag sa taping or sa shooting, I need something to keep me awake so that I can give it my all.” 

 

Giving the new Great Taste White a try

For Kathryn, the new Great Taste White has the right balance, which makes all the difference. And this is also the reason coffee lovers should give it a try.

 

“Kasi [ako], [gusto ko yung] tamang timpla ng coffee—not too sweet, not too strong,” the actress shares. “[Kung] kailangan mo yung tamang timpla, I think yung brand naGreat Taste White mabibigay yun sa lahat ng consumers natin.”

 

Kathryn adds: “More than anything, I think, bigyan lang ngchance, subukan. And then I'm sure na kapag masubukanmo, hanap-hanapin mo siya.”

 

Try the new Great Taste White’s mas ma-kape, mas creamy, at mas pinasarap na tamang timpla. Lipat na sa mas pinasarap na Great Taste White! 

 

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Great Taste White is a product of Universal Robina Corporation (URC), maker of well-loved Pinoy snack and beverage products such as C2 Cool and Clean, Jack ‘n Jill Piattos, Nova, Maxx, Cloud 9, Magic Crackers, and many others. To learn more about URC, visit its website (www.urc.com.ph), Facebook page (@URCPhilippines) and TikTok account (@URCPhilippines).   

Ed Sheeran is back with a brand-new single, “Sapphire”, dropping this June 5, 2025.

RELEASED ON 5TH JUNE 2025 

LISTEN HERE

  

Download single artwork /  Download photo by Petros Studio  

Ed Sheeran is set to release his new single, “Sapphire” on 5th June 2025 (Listen here).

Following the hedonistic, technicolor pop of “Azizam”and the classic, heartfelt nostalgia of “Old Phone”, Sheeran returns with “Sapphire”—a dazzling anthem of connection and unbridled joy. Radiating with vibrant pop energy and rich cross-cultural influences, the track is poised to make its mark on summer ‘25.

Sheeran’s “Sapphire” is a luminous celebration of love that transcends boundaries. Featuring captivating vocals, intricate South-Asian percussion, backing vocals and sitar by legendary Indian artist Arijit Singh, the song creates a unique tapestry that speaks to the universal language of love. Fans are taken on a sonic journey both intimate and expansive, brought to life by the production talents of Ilya Salmanzadeh, Johnny McDaid, and Savan Kotecha. 

Ed Sheeran says “Sapphire was the first song I finished for Play that made me know where the album was heading. It's why I finished the recording process in Goa surrounded by some of the best musicians in India. It was an incredible creative process. I shot the music video with Liam and Nic across my India tour earlier this year, we wanted to showcase the beauty and breadth of the country and its culture. The final jigsaw piece for me was getting Arijit on the record. It was a journey to get there and such an amazing day of music and family. Me and him have done a full Punjabi version of the song that will come out in the next few weeks, which has a lot more of him on it. This is the album version of the song, and my favourite song on the album. Hope you guys love it. x“

The video for “Sapphire” has been directed by Liam Pethick, features Arijit Singh and a cameo from iconic actor Shah Rukh Khan. It begins with Ed performing the song at dawn on a rooftop, then transitions to a vibrant journey across various locations. Ed's travels take him from the rooftop to serene beaches, riversides, bustling markets, local kitchens and Bollywood backlots. Highlights include meeting up with Arijit for a studio session and motorcycle ride around his hometown, plus a visit to the A.R. Rahman music school, where he performs with local musicians.

Ed Sheeran releases his new album ‘Play’ on 12th September 2025. (Pre-order here) After closing the chapter on his Mathematics series, Ed Sheeran is finally back and stepping boldly into a fresh new phase for 2025.   An artist known for constantly evolving, Sheeran’s latest album, 'Play' finds him exploring new musical ground through collaboration with producers and musicians from around the world, as well as diving deeper into the timeless sounds and themes that have made him one of the world’s best-loved pop artists. Inspired in part by his exposure to Indian and Persian musical cultures—and their surprising connections to the Irish folk tradition he grew up with, through shared scales, rhythms, and melodies—he explored this borderless musical language, giving the album its distinctive, fresh edge.  On more familiar ground, Sheeran also reminds us why he remains the most influential singer-songwriter of his generation, delivering a series of stunning ballads and acoustic-driven songs. The result is a collection that plays with both the familiar and the new, creating a bold, pop-driven sound that only Ed Sheeran could deliver — a vibrant showcase of his artistry that feels both exciting and transformative, and promises to be one of the defining albums of the year. 

Ed Sheeran has also announced three live shows at Portman Road, Ipswich which Sold-Out immediately. These kick off on Friday, July 11th, featuring special guests Myles Smith and Tori Kelly;  on July 12th the spotlight shifts to Busted and Dylan;  whilst on July 13th it will be James Blunt and Maisie Peters. These are set to take place at Ipswich Town FC’s iconic home ground - Ed being a lifelong supporter of the club, and the official shirt sponsor since 2021.  The three night stint will mark Ed’s first UK headline shows since 2023, and will include debut performances of tracks from ‘Play’ alongside fan favourites.  £1 from every ticket sold on these shows has been donated to the newly launched Live Trust, a new funding initiative from LIVE that will offer much needed financial support to those working across live music. The Live Trust will initially support the grassroots music sector that is such a vital part of the music ecosystem – from venues and artists to festivals and promoters.