Entertainment
Apple Music: Best 100 songs of 2020
And another 100 from Singapore
In a feed full of Spotify Wrapped, Apple Music also has their own take with their best songs that defined 2020.
Some of the artists and songs in this specially-curated lineup are as follows:
The 100 Best Songs of 2020
Watermelon Sugar by Harry Styles
Wasn’t satisfied with this year’s summer season? Listening to this track (or watching it) will make you high especially with Harry’s refreshing vocals together with the vintage-like VHS aesthetics that go well with the vibe of the song.
Say So by Doja Cat
It may be one among the songs that went viral because of TikTok challenges, but Doja Cat has got all it takes to claim a spot in the Best 100 for its refreshing song paired with glitz and retro.
WAP by Cardi B feat. Megan Thee Stallion
A song in the hit list that got all the eyes and ears for its suggestiveness. Just a reminder to protect your eyes from all the 3.6 Billion TikTok #WAPChallenges out there.
Lovesick Girls by BLACKPINK
BLACKPINK continues to dominate the international music scene with their latest comeback track that’s more intimate and heartbreaking compared to their previous loud-pop releases. BLACKPINK surely is the revolution because they’re the only Korean act in this year-end lineup.
Know Your Worth by Khalid, Disclosure
If you’re up for some chill vibe, Khalid’s track released last March is something you would want to play whenever your enjoying a company with yourself, or a loved one. It would even be more enjoyable while driving around.
mirrorball by Taylor Swift
One of the most played tracks from Taylor Swift’s folklore album. This track is perfect to cherish the whimsical winter season of 2020.
Therefore I Am by Billie Eilish
Running around several stores inside Target all by yourself surely is an adventure and listening to Billie’s latest single surely felt like one, too.
Intentions by Justin Bieber feat. Quavo
If you’re tired of hearing Yummy, listening to Justin Bieber’s Intentions will make you feel empowered — especially if you’re a woman who’s struggling a lot now.
positions by Ariana Grande
Ariana Grande’s latest track may not be as hyped up as thank u, next and no tears left to cry but we all know she has a solid following for being at the top third spot. One thing is for sure, God is a woman.
Blinding Lights by The Weeknd
On the first spot is The Weeknd’s single that sure made the hit especially because of the overall interest in synth-wave and city pop.
You can listen to each and every song in this playlist below.
Singapore’s Top 100 Favorites
Just like Singapore’s diverse society, their Top 100 song playlist mostly consists of a Western, Mandarin, and Korean hits that weren’t really limited to this year’s releases.
Señorita by Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello
This worldwide hit collaboration between Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello is still being played around Singapore — and we’re not surprised because its catchy tune and lyrics are timeless.
Psycho by Red Velvet
Although released by end of 2019, this is considered by many as one of 2020’s best K-Pop releases of all time. Red Velvet will truly make you Psycho-tic with this hypnotic and eargasmic comeback track. #PsychoSOTY
Memories by Maroon 5
Maroon 5 is one of the music pioneers in this age — and Memories is one among their many songs that hit once more. Its majestic rhythm paired with lyrics of inspiration has undoubtedly left a mark in a lot of Singaporean Apple Music users this year.
Shallow by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper
Singaporeans aren’t getting tired of listening to this two-year-old soundtrack from Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper’s film ‘A Star Is Born’ and it shows the superiority of the duo as they sing with their hearts’ content.
eight by IU feat. Suga
Another favorite from the GadgetMatch team is a collaboration between the popular Korean singer-songwriter-actress IU and BTS’ Suga. Every ballad might make you feel sad but listening to this single reminds us that there will always be rainbow at the end of the storm.
Graveyard by Halsey
A song so lit that it might even make the flames in your relationship burn further. Stop sleeping on Halsey’s music or else you might go straight into the graveyard.
Wannabe by ITZY
Listed also as one among the K-Pop songs for women empowerment, Wannabe is a strong title track by ITZY with powerful vocals and choreography that surely hit Singapore’s most-listened tracks of 2020.
What’s Wrong by Eric Chou
A truly heartwarming song by a popular Taiwanese singer that will surely make you feel you’re in love all over again.
Dynamite by BTS
There are honestly a lot of BTS songs in Singapore’s Top 100 list for 2020 but Dynamite has got to be one of their recent mostly-played K-Pop songs out there because it’s a jam you shouldn’t miss out.
Dance Monkey by Tones and I
On top of the list is this hit track by Tones and I that will surely make you dance all-day and all-night long once you pump it up to your loud speakers or earphones.
Get a taste of what Singaporeans’ music taste is like by clicking this playlist:
Other playlists
Apple Music also has a specialized Top 100 Songs Global playlist that runs for five and a half hours.
With Apple Music’s special Live Lyrics feature, it became helpful for most listeners as they can sing the song perfectly with the right lyrics on screen. Here are the songs with the most read lyrics this 2020:
Finally, a special playlists for songs that were asked 9.2 billion times through Shazam.
Entertainment
Netflix: Kris Aquino makes on-screen comeback with fictional role
Long-time TV icon named “C.H.I.K.A.” of Netflix
Long-time popular Philippine TV icon Kris Aquino has made her on-screen comeback as Netflix’s fictional C.H.I.K.A., or “Chief Head of Insights and Kontent Analysis.”
Netflix initially teased the campaign through a post mentioning that they were “hiring” for the said position.
The post also contained a bullet list of descriptions that served as clues. Not long after, the streaming giant bared the former presidential daughter and presidential sister has made her comeback.
A teaser has likewise been released. The fun skit features Aquino in this new fictional role, giving her signature witty commentary inside the Netflix editing room to ensure that the production of local entertainment content is of topnotch quality.
Two more episodes will be rolled out on August 14 and 20.
Entertainment
New Yorkers compete in Ted Lasso lookalike contest at Apple Fifth Avenue
Futbol is life!
Apple Fifth Avenue or Nelson Road? New Yorkers gathered at the iconic flagship store as it transformed into a slice of AFC Richmond for a Ted Lasso lookalike contest celebrating the return of the hit Apple TV+ series.
Dozens of fans arrived in Ted’s signature look, complete with mustaches, visors, blue sweaters, and khakis. Inside the store, the AFC Richmond takeover continued with themed photo opportunities and hidden Easter eggs for longtime fans to discover.
The celebration continued across Midtown and Central Park, where brand ambassadors spread kindness with “Believe” signs, complimentary coffee and tea, a tunnel of cheering Teds for runners, and the Goldfish Zone, where visitors symbolically let go of worries by dropping paper fish into a fishbowl.
The takeover marked the return of Ted Lasso, which premiered its fourth season on Apple TV+ on Aug. 5, which arrives more than three years after Season 3 concluded in 2023.
Jason Sudeikis returns as the relentlessly optimistic coach, this time leading AFC Richmond’s newly formed women’s team while reuniting with familiar faces.
Entertainment
Street Fighter special look: Blanka vs. Ryu
Jason Momoa, Andrew Koji’s characters face off
Paramount Pictures has released a new special look for Street Fighter featuring Jason Momoa and Andrew Koji.
The short, minute-long clip shows the actors’ respective characters, Blanka and Ryu, in battle.
It opens with a chained prisoner struck by extreme electrical charges, transforming into the green-skinned, electricity-infused Blanka.
He unleashes a fierce roar. Meanwhile, Ryu drops into a fighting stance, but tells Blanka he does not want to fight him.
Forced to defend himself, Ryu then fires a signature Hadouken fireball towards Blanka, as the teaser cuts to the Street Fighter title card.
Street Fighter debuts in cinemas starting October 14. It is directed by Kitao Sakurai and stars an ensemble cast that includes Noah Centineo as Ken Masters, Callina Liang as Chun-Li, Joe “Roman Reigns” Anoai as Akuma, and Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson as Balrog, among others.
The film is set in 1993 when estranged Street Fighters Ryu and Ken Masters are thrown into combat when Chun-Li recruits them for the next World Warrior Tournament.
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