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All Youth Channels
All Youth Channels, Inc. (AYC) is a cable TV and concert management company based in Pasig, Philippines. The company is currently the co-owner of cable channel Nickelodeon. AYC was also the final co-owner of MTV Philippines, which was closed down in 2010, and formerly operates two FM radio stations in Metro Manila U92 and Radio High 105.9. The current CEO is Francis Lumen, former radio executive of Nation Broadcasting Corporation. The company's headquarters are located at Silver City Mall, Frontera Verde Complex, Pasig. History After the dissolution of its joint venture with NBC, MTV Networks Asia signed a licensing agreement with All Youth Channels, Inc. (AYC), which is run by some of the members of Music Source, including Lumen, to control both MTV Philippines and its sister channel, Nickelodeon. AYC owned and operated 100% of then-new MTV Philippines. MTV Philippines was an exclusive channel on cable and satellite television systems. However, Lumen decided not to renew the c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Privately Held Company
A privately held company (or simply a private company) is a company whose Stock, shares and related rights or obligations are not offered for public subscription or publicly negotiated in their respective listed markets. Instead, the Private equity, company's stock is offered, owned, traded or exchanged privately, also known as "over-the-counter (finance), over-the-counter". Related terms are unlisted organisation, unquoted company and private equity. Private companies are often less well-known than their public company, publicly traded counterparts but still have major importance in the world's economy. For example, in 2008, the 441 list of largest private non-governmental companies by revenue, largest private companies in the United States accounted for $1.8 trillion in revenues and employed 6.2 million people, according to ''Forbes''. In general, all companies that are not owned by the government are classified as private enterprises. This definition encompasses both publ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DWFM
DWFM (92.3 FM broadcasting, FM), broadcasting as FM Radio 92.3, is a radio station owned by Nation Broadcasting Corporation and operated by Philippine Collective Media Corporation. It serves as the flagship station of FM Radio Philippines. The station's studio is located at 5th Floor, The Ignacia Place, 62 Sgt. Esguerra Ave corner Mother Ignacia Ave., Barangay South Triangle, Diliman, Quezon City; its transmitter is located at NBC compound, Block 3, Emerald Hills, Sumulong Highway, Antipolo. History 1973–1998: MRS DWFM signed on in 1973 as MRS 92.3 (MRS meaning Most Requested Song), Manila's third FM station at that time. Having an adult contemporary format during its existence, the station is known for playing the most requested song every hour. DWFM quickly became the top-rated FM station in Manila, and held this title for most of its existence. The success of DWFM led NBC to establish other FM stations using a similar format, including Cebu's DYNC in 1975, and Davao's DXFM ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Solar Entertainment
Solar Entertainment Corporation (also known as Solar Entertainment, and simply known as Solar or SEC) is a Mass media in the Philippines, Filipino Mass media, media company based in Makati, Philippines. Founded and owned by the brothers, Wilson, William and Willy Tieng. Solar Entertainment operates four Free-to-air, digital free-to-air channels and one Cable television, cable channel. Solar also owns a film distribution company (Solar Pictures) and defunct freemium digital television service (Easy TV (Philippines), Easy TV Home). History Film production and distribution Solar Entertainment was founded and established by the brothers William Tieng, Wilson Tieng and Willy Tieng in 1976. Solar Films was then formed in 1988 (one of the first films that distributed by Solar Films is Rambo III of Sylvester Stallone), bringing international films (and later, local films since 2009) to the Philippines. Since 2012, Solar has collaborated with independent film director Brillante Mendoza ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ABS-CBN Corporation
ABS-CBN Corporation is a Mass media in the Philippines, Filipino Media conglomerate, media company based in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. It is the largest entertainment television and film production, Broadcast syndication, program syndication provider, film distributor and media conglomerate in the Philippines. It is a subsidiary of Lopez Holdings Corporation, which is owned by the López family of Iloilo, López family. ABS-CBN was formed by the merger of Alto Broadcasting System (ABS) and Chronicle Broadcasting Network (CBN). The conglomerate is Metonymy, metonymically called as "Ignacia" due to the location of its headquarters ABS-CBN Broadcasting Center along Mother Ignacia Street in Quezon City. ABS was founded in 1946 by American electronics engineer James Lindenberg as Bolinao Electronics Corporation (BEC). In 1952, BEC was renamed Alto Broadcasting System (ABS) with its corporate name, Alto Sales Corporation after Antonio Quirino, Judge Antonio Quirino, br ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Smart Communications
Smart Communications Inc., commonly referred to as Smart, is a wholly owned wireless communications and digital services subsidiary of PLDT Inc., a telecommunications and digital services provider based in the Philippines. As of November 2023, it is currently the largest mobile network with 55.2 million subscribers. Smart offers commercial wireless services through its 2G, 3G, 3.5G HSPA+, 4G LTE, and LTE-A networks, with 5G currently being deployed in multiple locations in the Philippines. Smart's terrestrial wireless telephony service is being complemented by its satellite communication services Smart Sat and Marino which also serve the global maritime industry. The company has introduced wireless offerings such as Smart Money, a mobile electronic wallet that also enables its SMS-based money remittance service Smart Padala (now integrated with Maya). It has also been recognized for introducing the world's first over-the-air electronic prepaid loading service call ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
GMA Network (company)
GMA Network Inc., commonly known as GMA, is a Philippine media company based in Diliman, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. GMA is primarily involved in radio and television broadcasting, with subsidiaries dealing in various media-related businesses. The majority of its profits are derived from publicity and marketing incomes associated with television distribution. GMA is formed by the legal name of Global Media Arts. GMA Network was founded on March 1, 1950 by American entrepreneur Robert "Uncle Bob" Stewart as Loreto F. de Hemedes Inc. The company launched its first radio station, DZBB on June 14, 1950. Its first broadcast on television was launched on October 29, 1961, and the television station was known as DZBB Channel 7. In 1974, the company became known as Republic Broadcasting System (RBS) after the triumvirate of Gilberto Duavit Sr., Menardo Jimenez and Felipe Gozon due to the changes in media ownership laws. It then changed its corporate name to GMA Netw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paramount International Networks
Paramount International Networks (PIN) is the international division of the Paramount Media Networks subsidiary of Paramount Global that oversees the production, broadcasting and promotion of its brands outside of the United States. These brands include Paramount Network, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon and BET, as well as other channels co-owned with AMC Networks International. PIN also owned a 30% stake in the Rainbow S.p.A. animation studio in Italy from 2011 to 2023 and a stake (majority, then later minority) in Viacom18, an Indian joint venture with domestic partner TV18, from 2007 to 2024. The division is headquartered within Paramount Global's offices in New York City and London, with other international offices located in São Paulo, Berlin, Stockholm, Amsterdam, Warsaw, Lagos, Madrid, Milan, Mumbai, Paris, Singapore, Budapest, Belgrade and Sydney amongst others. Its first international offices opened in the late 1980s in London and Amsterdam with the launch of MTV Eur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christian Bautista
Christian Joseph Morata Bautista (born October 19, 1981) is a Filipino singer, host, and model. He was a finalist of '' Star in a Million'', a Philippine reality show aired on ABS-CBN channel, winning 4th place in the competition in 2003. After the contest, he signed a recording contract with Warner Music Philippines and released his debut album, '' Christian Bautista''. The multiplatinum album established his name as an OPM artist with notable songs such as "The Way You Look at Me" and " Hands to Heaven". The singer, dubbed "Asia's Romantic Balladeer", gained popularity not only in the Philippines but in other countries in Southeast Asia such as Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand. He is currently an exclusive talent of GMA Network. Bautista has also collaborated with fellow Filipino singers Nina, Sitti, Rachelle Ann Go, Sarah Geronimo, Sheryn Regis, Erik Santos and Mark Bautista and once with Indonesian recording artist Bunga Citra Lestari performing "''Tet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
U-Kiss
U-KISS (; ) is a South Korean boy band formed in 2008. Their name is an acronym, standing for Ubiquitous Korean International Idol Super Star. The group is currently composed of Soohyun, Yeo Hoon-min, Hoon, Lee Ki-seop, Kiseop, Alexander Lee (entertainer), Alexander Lee, and Eli Kim, Eli. Their breakthrough hit was "Man Man Ha Ni" (2009) from their EP ''ContiUKiss''. They made their formal debut in Japan in 2011 with the release of the single "Tick Tack". Since their debut, U-KISS has released three full-length albums, twelve mini-albums/EPs, one special mini-album (created for their fans), and various singles. They have released seven Japanese full-length albums, one Japanese compilation album, and five Japanese mini-albums/EPs. The group and individual members have also participated in various musicals, radio programs, web shows, TV series, and films. The group has recorded and/or performed songs in Korean, Japanese, Chinese, English and Spanish. U-KISS has earned six entri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rain (entertainer)
Jung Ji-hoon (; born June 25, 1982), known professionally as Rain and Bi (), is a South Korean singer, songwriter, dancer, actor, and record producer. Rain's musical career includes seven albums (six Korean, one Japanese), 28 singles and numerous concert tours around the world. He achieved breakthrough success with his third Korean album, ''It's Raining (album), It's Raining'' (2004), which spawned the It's Raining (Rain song), number one single of the same name. The album sold over 200,000 copies in South Korea and one million copies throughout Asia, and established Rain as an international star. Rain made his acting debut in the 2003 drama ''Sang Doo! Let's Go To School''. His lead role in the pan-Asia hit drama ''Full House (2004 TV series), Full House'' (2004) established his status as a Hallyu star. In 2008, Rain made his Hollywood debut in the film ''Speed Racer (film), Speed Racer'' and starred in ''Ninja Assassin'' (2009), the latter of which made him the first Korean to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
JoJo (singer)
Joanna Noëlle "JoJo" Levesque (; born December 20, 1990) is an American singer, songwriter and actress. She began performing in singing competitions and local talent shows as a child. In 2003, record producer Vincent Herbert noticed her after she competed on the television show ''America's Most Talented Kids'' and asked her to audition for his record label Blackground Records. After signing with the label, JoJo released her debut album JoJo (album), ''JoJo'' in 2004. It peaked at number four on the U.S. Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200 and was later Music recording sales certifications, certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), selling over four million copies worldwide to date. With her debut single "Leave (Get Out)" peaking atop the U.S. ''Billboard (magazine), Billboard'' Mainstream Top 40 chart, JoJo became the youngest solo artist in history to top the chart at age 13. The song peaked at 12 on the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 10 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Justin Timberlake
Justin Randall Timberlake (born January 31, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, actor, record producer, and dancer. Dubbed the "Honorific nicknames in popular music, Prince of Pop", ''Billboard (magazine), Billboard'' honored him as the best performing male solo act on Pop Airplay and one of the Billboard's Greatest Pop Stars of the 21st Century, Greatest Pop Stars of the 21st Century. Timberlake remains among the List of best-selling music artists, best-selling recording artists of all time, with sales of over 117 million records worldwide. His List of awards and nominations received by Justin Timberlake, awards include ten Grammy Awards, four Primetime Emmy Awards, three Brit Awards, nine Billboard Music Awards, ''Billboard'' Music Awards, the Songwriters Hall of Fame#Contemporary Icon Award, Contemporary Icon Award by the Songwriters Hall of Fame, and MTV's Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award. Born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee, Timberlake appeared on musical televi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
