#Philippines leader faces backlash for flying presidential helicopter to Coldplay concert

#Philippines leader faces backlash for flying presidential helicopter to Coldplay concert

Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has come under fire for using the state-funded aircraft to avoid the traffic jam caused by the show. Left: Fernando “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., photo by Aaron Favila-Pool. Right: Coldplay’s Chris Martin, photo by Matt Jelonek/WireImage. Photos via Getty Images.   Philippines president Fernando “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. faced criticism from his constituents…

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#CHAI announce post-tour breakup

#CHAI announce post-tour breakup

The beloved Japanese band will call it quits when their upcoming tour ends in March. CHAI. Photo by Yoshio Nakaiso.   CHAI are breaking up after a decade-plus run. The all-women Japanese four-piece — consisting of identical twins Mana (vocals/keys) and Kana (guitar), plus Yuna (drums) and Yuuki (bass) — shared the news on Instagram…

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#Hurri Haran shares new song/video “On & On”

#Hurri Haran shares new song/video “On & On”

The N.Y.C. artist behind “Beyoncé” is back with his third single. Hurri Haran. Photo by Rowmel Findley   Hurri Haran made his mark on summer 2023 with his debut song “Beyoncé,” a pitch-perfect combination of Afropop, dancehall, and hip-hop built for sweaty cookouts with cold drinks. Newly signed to Arista, the N.Y.C. artist returns with…

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#Thank you for supporting FADER & Friends, Vol. 1

#Thank you for supporting FADER & Friends, Vol. 1

Our first-ever charity compilation raised over $10,000 for three transgender organizations in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada. FADER & Friends Vol. 1 cover art. Image by Joanna Sternberg   FADER & Friends Vol. 1, the compilation benefiting transgender charities we launched in November, was conceived with one presumption: that the artists we love…

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