ITZY's Guess Who drops TODAY and plays out as a well staged coursebook on love & romance - PINKVILLA

ITZY members dropped their mini-album, Guess Who today with the accompanying music video of the title track, Mafia In The Morning.

ITZY dropped their mini-album Guess Who today with 6 unique and diverse tracks - Mafia In The Morning (title track), Sorry Not Sorry, Kidding Me, Wild Wild West, Shoot and Tennis (00:00) as part of its official discography. The entire tracklist plays out like a well-staged and executed coursebook on love and romance.

The title song and first on the tracklist, Mafia In The Morning compares love to a Mafia! A Mafia is an imposter who deceives you, and the track plays out like a challenge to a potential lover saying, "I will make my moves on you, so stop me if you can." The track is fun, teasing and sassy and so perfectly in sync with ITZY's sound and image. I thoroughly enjoyed the track for its 'K-pop noir' like visuals and 'charismatic femme fatale' vibe. Mafia In the Morning is composed by LYRE, J.Y Park, earattack, and KASS, and the lyrics are written by J.Y Park, KASS, danke, and LYRE.

The second track on the list is Sorry Not Sorry, which opens with a cool guitar strum. Lyrically, the song speaks about how one should not be apologetic about themselves and just keep soaring higher. It was also refreshing to see the girls acknowledge their success when they sing about how there is no limit to ITZY, metaphorising their group name to be limitless. The girls are unapologetic and proud of their success and encourage their listeners to feel the same too.

The third track on the list is Kidding Me. The song plays on the concept of urgency, saying there is no time to waste, so hurry up and get moving. Ryujin's powerful rap blends smoothly with Lia's vocals as much as Yeji and Chaeryeong's dual dabble. Yuna's voice is like the perfect cherry on the cake to complete the song. 

The fourth track on the list is Wild Wild West. Like the name, it begins with a smooth instrumental part and instantly gives you a feel of 1920s America, Cowboys and outlaws. The girls describe themselves as 'Cacti' thorny and picky on the outside but soft on the inside, asking potential lovers to stay away. They wonder what did they see in them after all, they are unlike other girls. This is sonically the best b-side track on the album.

The fifth track on the list is Shoot. It is one of the songs, you listen to while killing time at a signal. Lyrically, it is the weakest in the album, but the vocals and the beat make up for that! A nice slow-brew track, it is certainly enjoyable.

The final track on the list is Tennis (00:00). ITZY members love their metaphors and have compared different stages of love to an inanimate object - from a mafia, to cacti and finally, a game of tennis. The song makes references to a game of tennis. Once you are done with the initial chase and your heart finally leans into the direction of your potential lover, it becomes a game of tennis. Separated by a net our gaze back and forth like Tiki-Taka, Matchpoint! In the end, despite our best serve, we might be 00:00! Lyrically the strongest track on the album.

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Bop Shop: Songs From Billie Eilish, Ella Jay Basco And Ruby Ibarra, And More - MTV.com

Morgin DuPont makes a declaration at the start of her new non-binary anthem: “I’m not a man / I’m not a woman / I’m a force, liberty pass that torch.” It’s a powerful phrase that kicks off the Puerto Rican trans artist’s braggadocious bop, laying the groundwork for the confident demands she makes throughout the track, spitting out diamonds like, “You’re boring / Explore me, bitch.” She’s got the attitude to back up her boldness and bars, and the song’s themes of self-love, confidence, and unapologetic queerness run throughout her debut EP Pearls out today. It’s about damn time queer music gave the gender non-conforming community a shout, and Morgin is blessing everyone with not just a bop, but an exciting new voice to look out for, too. —Carson Mlnarik

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NU'EST win #1 + Performances from April 30th 'Music Bank'! - allkpop

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Mafia In The Morning MV: ITZY members pose as charismatic femme fatale in the new slick & stylish comeback - PINKVILLA

ITZY members return with their new album Guess Who and its title track, Mafia In The Mouse. Watch the video.

Written By Anwaya Mane 1970 reads Mumbai Published: April 30, 2021 11:57 am

ITZY at 2020 The Fact Music Awards (Pic credit - News1)

ITZY is back with a bang! The supremely talented and stunning quintet has made a thunderous comeback with their new album, Guess Who and its accompanying title track, Mafia In The Morning, which is co-produced, written and composed by JYP Entertainment's founder J.Y Park himself! Other tracks include Sorry Not Sorry, Kidding Me, Tennis, Shoot and Wild Wild West. 

Mafia In The Morning is a slick, stylish and smooth music video akin to a game of Mafia. 'High-fashion', 'sleek dance moves' and 'eclectic mix of sounds' are the three components that make for a 'K-pop Noir' and ITZY nails it to the tee. Mafia In the Morning is composed by LYRE, J.Y Park, earattack, and KASS, and the lyrics are written by J.Y Park, KASS, danke, and LYRE. The song plays out like a challenge to a potential lover as if to say, "I will steal your heart, stop me if you can". The music video is catchy, oozing with charm and confidence. The girls play their parts of a femme fatale beautifully.

You can check out the music video below:

Meanwhile, ITZY has already set a new personal record with their upcoming mini-album, Guess Who. Guess Who had surpassed 260,000 stock pre-orders, achieving the group’s highest number of stock pre-orders for an album to date. Well, it is only onwards and upwards for ITZY! Congratulations to ITZY!

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ITZY Breaks Own Record For Stock Pre-Orders With “GUESS WHO” - soompi

ITZY has already set a new personal record with their upcoming mini album—even before its release!

As of April 28, ITZY’s new mini album “GUESS WHO” had surpassed 260,000 stock pre-orders, achieving the group’s highest number of stock pre-orders for an album to date. ITZY’s previous mini album, “Not Shy,” recorded 200,000 stock pre-orders ahead of its release last summer.

The number of stock pre-orders is the amount of album stock that is produced prior to an album’s release. This number is the estimated demand calculated using various factors, including how many albums were pre-ordered by fans.

One hour ahead of the release of “GUESS WHO” on April 30 at 1 p.m. KST, ITZY will be premiering their new title track during a free online showcase for their fans at 12 p.m. KST. (You can watch the showcase on ITZY’s official YouTube channel here.)

In the meantime, check out ITZY’s latest teasers for “GUESS WHO” here!

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Asia's 51-100 list revealed for first time - Drinks International

Asia’s 50 Best Bars has released its inaugural 51-100 list ahead of the main list on 6 May.

The 51-100 list features venues from 22 cities across 12 countries in Asia, including locations as varied as Nara, Japan; Hiriketiya, Sri Lanka; and Nha Trang, Vietnam.

The main list of Asia’s 50 Best Bars will be announced on 6 May at 18:00 HK/Singapore time on Facebook and YouTube.

THE LIST

51. The Back Room, Manila, Philippines

52. Asia Today, Bangkok, Thailand

53. Thaipioka, Bangkok, Thailand

54. The Old Man, Hong Kong, China

55. Draft Land, Taipei, Taiwan

56. Ishinohana, Tokyo, Japan

57. Bar Landscape, Tokyo, Japan

58. Coley, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

59. Hoots', New Delhi, India

60. Mixology Heritage, Tokyo, Japan

61. Oto, Manila, Philippines

62. Lamp Bar, Nara, Japan

63. Pussyfoot Saloon, Seoul, South Korea

64. Epic, Shanghai, China – Campari One To Watch 2021

65. 8 1/2 Otto e Mezzo Bombana, Hong Kong, China

66. Gibson, Singapore

67. Rabbit Hole, Bangkok, Thailand

68. Shady Acres, Hong Kong, China

69. The Bellwood, Tokyo, Japan

70. Employees Only, Singapore

71. Ah Sam Cold Drink Stall, Singapore

72. Bar Orchard Ginza, Tokyo, Japan

73. Botanik Rooftop Bistro & Bar, Colombo, Sri Lanka

74. Wishbone, Semarang, Indonesia

75. Live Twice, Singapore

76. Ne Cocktail Bar, Hanoi, Vietnam

77. Summer Experiment, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

78. Pahit, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

79. The Other Room, Singapore

80. Bar Rocking Chair, Kyoto, Japan

81. 008 Bar, Bangkok, Thailand

82. Junior The Pocket Bar, Singapore

83. A/A Bar, Jakarta, Indonesia

84. Liquid Factory, Tokyo, Japan

85. Sugar Ray You've Just Been Poisoned, Bangkok, Thailand

86. Mixology Bar, Seoul, South Korea

87. Mixology Salon, Tokyo, Japan

88. Tender, Tokyo, Japan

89. Soko, Seoul, South Korea

90. Mu, Taipei, Taiwan

91. Smoke & Bitters, Hiriketiya, Sri Lanka

92. Southside Parlor, Seoul, South Korea

93. Smalls, Bangkok, Thailand

94 TIED. Ark Lounge, Aomori, Japan

94 TIED. Bar D, Kanagawa, Japan

96. Hybrid, Nha Trang, Vietnam

97. Pine & Co, Seoul, South Korea

98. Memento Mori, Tokyo, Japan

99. Gen Yamamoto, Tokyo, Japan

100 TIED. Goa Nights, Macau, China

100 TIED. Buccaneers Rum & Cocktails, Manila, Philippines

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Three Hong Kong bars make it on Asia's 50 Best Bars inaugural 51 to 100 list - Time Out

Asia’s 50 Best Bars’ inaugural 51 to 100 list was revealed today, and it included bars from 22 cities across 12 countries in Asia. Japan leads the list with the most number of bars featuring 14 venues across different cities. Both Singapore and Thailand made the list with six bars each, and South Korea and China contributed five venues on the extended list. 

Hong Kong sees Peel Street’s The Shady Acres appearing for the first time on Asia’s 50 Best Bars at 68th on the list. After the departure of industry veteran Agung Prabowo from Asia’s 50 Best Bars mainstay The Old Man Hong Kong (number 1 in Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2019, and number 2 in 2020), the bar dropped to number 54, which could mean that his new venture Penicillin, which recently got the 2021 Best Sustainable Bar Award, may get a stake at the top 50 list. Italian restaurant 8½ Otto e Mezzo Bombana (ranked 28th in 2020) also dropped off the main list to 65, following the departure of bar manager Devender Sehgal who is now managing the bar at Japanese izakaya, The Aubrey. 

For the first time on Asia’s 50 Best Bars list, emerging hotspot Sri Lanka also made it with two bars: Botanik Rooftop Bistro & Bar in Colombo at 73rd and Smoke & Bitters in Hiriketiya at 91st. Vietnam, which is also appearing for the first time on the list, nabs three spots with Ne Cocktail Bar in Hanoi at 76th, Summer Experiment in Ho Chi Minh at 77th, and Hybrid in Nha Trang at 96th. Other notable entries came from the Philippines – led by The Back Room at number 51, Oto at number 61, and Buccaneers Rum & Cocktails at number 100 – and two new entries from Indonesia – Wishbone from Semarang at number 74 and A/A Bar at 83. 

“The last year has been devastating for hospitality and it is vital that we support as many businesses as possible at part of their recovery,” shares Asia’s 50 Best Bars content editor Mark Sansom. “In a historic first for the Asia’s 50 Best Bars awards programme, the extended ranking is designed to shine the spotlight on more bars than ever before. As guests begin planning their next bar experiences, this extended list will provide double the choice of exceptional, expert-approved drinking destinations for the months and years ahead,” he adds. 

Asia’s 50 Best Bars will announce the official 50 list in a virtual ceremony on May 6, 6pm HKT. Catch the digital countdown via The World’s 50 Best Bars Facebook page and 50 Best Bars TV YouTube channel.

World's 50 Best Bars extended 51-100 list for 2021

51 The Back Room, Manila, Philippines

52 Asia Today, Bangkok, Thailand

53 Thaipioka, Bangkok, Thailand

54 The Old Man, Hong Kong, China

55 Draft Land, Taipei, Taiwan

56 Ishinohana, Tokyo, Japan

57 Bar Landscape, Tokyo, Japan

58 Coley, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

59 Hoots', New Delhi, India

60 Mixology Heritage, Tokyo, Japan

61 Oto, Manila, Philippines

62 Lamp Bar, Nara, Japan

63 Pussyfoot Saloon, Seoul, South Korea

64 Epic, Shanghai, China

65 8 1/2 Otto e Mezzo Bombana, Hong Kong, China

66 Gibson, Singapore 

67 Rabbit Hole, Bangkok, Thailand

68 Shady Acres, Hong Kong, China

69 The Bellwood, Tokyo, Japan

70 Employees Only, Singapore

71 Ah Sam Cold Drink Stall, Singapore

72 Bar Orchard Ginza, Tokyo, Japan

73 Botanik Rooftop Bistro & Bar, Colombo, Sri Lanka

74 Wishbone, Semarang, Indonesia

75 Live Twice, Singapore

76 Ne Cocktail Bar, Hanoi, Vietnam

77 Summer Experiment, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam

78 Pahit, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

79 The Other Room, Singapore

80 Bar Rocking Chair, Kyoto, Japan

81 008 Bar, Bangkok, Thailand

82 Junior The Pocket Bar, Singapore

83 A/A Bar, Jakarta, Indonesia

84 Liquid Factory, Tokyo, Japan

85 Sugar Ray You've Just Been Poisoned, Bangkok, Thailand

86 Mixology Bar, Seoul, South Korea

87 Mixology Salon, Tokyo, Japan

88 Tender, Tokyo, Japan

89 Soko, Seoul, South Korea

90 Mu:, Taipei, Taiwan

91 Smoke & Bitters, Hiriketiya, Sri Lanka

92 Southside Parlor, Seoul, South Korea

93 Smalls, Bangkok, Thailand

94 Ark Lounge, Aomori, Japan

94 Bar D, Kanagawa, Japan

96 Hybrid, Nha Trang, Vietnam

97 Pine & Co, Seoul, South Korea

98 Memento Mori, Tokyo, Japan

99 Gen Yamamoto, Tokyo, Japan

100 Goa Nights, Macau, China

100 Buccaneers Rum & Cocktails, Manila, Philippines

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Billie Eilish Sings to a Literal Snake in New Music Video - Vulture

Billie Eilish’s upcoming sophomore album may be called Happier Than Ever, but don’t let that title fool you — Gen-Z’s dark-pop icon can still make a brooding, emotional song. “Your Power,” Eilish’s first single since announcing the album, is a sparse acoustic number that takes someone to task for their own abuses of power. “And you swear you didn’t know,” Eilish sings in the second verse. “You said you thought she was your age / How dare you?” That builds to a biting indictment: “Will you only feel bad if it turns out that they kill your contract?” That’s all to say nothing of the video, which finds Eilish on a picturesque mountainside, slowly being constricted by a literal snake. Make of that metaphor what you will, but on Instagram, Eilish wrote, “i feel very vulnerable putting this one out because i hold it so close to my heart. this is about many different situations that we’ve all either witnessed or experienced. i hope this can inspire change.”

“Your Power” follows singles “Therefore I Am” and “my future,” both of which will also be included on Happier Than Ever come July 30. As Eilish teased the new album, she also posted a clip of another song, seemingly the title track, which struck the same intimate chords as “Your Power.” News of the album follows her February Apple TV+ documentary The World’s a Little Blurry, along with her Record of the Year Grammy win in March for “everything i wanted” — a song that won’t make the cut for Happier Than Ever, even if it did make her a rare two-time consecutive winner in the category.

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Billie Eilish Shares "Very Vulnerable" Message Behind Her New Song "Your Power" - E! Online

Billie Eilish just shared the inspiration behind her haunting new song "Your Power." 

The track, which dropped on Thursday, April 29 with a music video that features a platinum blonde Billie sitting on a cliff with a snake slowly wrapping itself around her body, was one of the Grammy-winning artist's "favorite" to write, Billie wrote in an Instagram post. 

"'Your Power' song and video out now," Billie began. "This is one of my favorite songs i've ever written. i feel very vulnerable putting this one out because i hold it so close to my heart. this is about many different situations that we've all either witnessed or experienced. i hope this can inspire change. try not to abuse your power."

Billie alternates between first and third person in the new song's lyrics. In one verse, she sings, "She said you were a hero / You played the part / But you ruined her in a year / Don't act like it was hard." A following verse reads, "I thought that I was special / You make me feel like it was my fault you are the devil."

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Only 3 Hong Kong Bars Made The Inaugural 51-100 List By Asia's 50 Best Bars 2021 - Tatler Hong Kong

Closely following the new format of Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2021 and just one week ahead of this year's virtual awards ceremony on May 6, Asia's 50 Best Bars has unveiled for the first time an expanded ranking of bars across the region spanning 51st to 100th place. This change reflects the awards organiser's more inclusive approach in light of the pandemic that devastated the F&B industry globally.

Despite this, Hong Kong has produced a modest showing on the 51-100 list, with only three homegrown bars making the cut compared to Singapore's six, and Tokyo's ten. Among them, The Old Man—a traditional favourite that ranked #2 in 2020 and #1 in 2019—fell a drastic 52 places this year, following the passing of the helm from co-founders Agung Prabowo and Roman Ghale to Nikita Matveev late last year. Similarly, Otto e Mezzo Bombana fell from #28 in last year's ranking to #65 this year, as head mixologist Devender Sehgal moved to lead The Aubrey's bar programme. Meanwhile, Peel Street watering hole Shady Acres, popular for its approachable wine list and tongue-in-cheek cocktails, will certainly be celebrating their debut at #68.

See also: The People in Asia Shaping The Future Of Food According To 50 Best’s 50 Next List

Whether this bodes well for Hong Kong's showing in the top 50 remains to be seen, though we believe Penicillin will make an appearance, having already been named as the winner of the Ketel One Sustainable Bar Award. 

Stay tuned for the announcement of Asia's 50 Best Bars, which will be streamed on May 6 (6pm) via The World's 50 Best Bars Facebook page and the 50 Best Bars TV YouTube channel.

Check out the full 51-100 list below:

51. The Back Room (Manila, Philippines)
52. Asia Today (Bangkok, Thailand)
53. Thaipioka (Bangkok, Thailand)
54. The Old Man (Hong Kong, China)
55. Draft Land (Taipei, Taiwan)
56. Ishinohana (Tokyo, Japan)
57. Bar Landscape (Tokyo, Japan)
58. Coley (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)
59. Hoots’ (New Delhi, India)
60. Mixology Heritage (Tokyo, Japan)
61. Oto (Manila, Philippines)
62. Lamp Bar (Nara, Japan)
63. Pussyfoot Saloon (Seoul, South Korea)
64. Epic (Shanghai, China)
65. 8 1/2 Otto e Mezzo Bombana (Hong Kong, China)
66. Gibson (Singapore)
67. Rabbit Hole (Bangkok, Thailand)
68. The Shady Acres (Hong Kong, China)
69. The Bellwood (Tokyo, Japan)
70. Employees Only (Singapore)
71. Ah Sam Cold Drink Stall (Singapore)
72. Bar Orchard Ginza (Tokyo, Japan)
73. Botanik Rooftop Bistro & Bar (Colombo, Sri Lanka)
74. Wishbone (Semarang, Indonesia)
75. Live Twice (Singapore)
76. Ne Cocktail Bar (Hanoi, Vietnam)
77. Summer Experiment (Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam)
78. Pahit (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)
79. The Other Room (Singapore)
80. Bar Rocking Chair (Kyoto, Japan)
81. 008 Bar (Bangkok, Thailand)
82. Junior The Pocket Bar (Singapore)
83. A/A Bar (Jakarta, Indonesia)
84. Liquid Factory (Tokyo, Japan)
85. Sugar Ray You’ve Just Been Poisoned (Bangkok, Thailand)
86. Mixology Bar (Seoul, South Korea)
87. Mixology Salon (Tokyo, Japan)
88. Tender (Tokyo, Japan)
89. Soko (Seoul, South Korea)
90. Mu (Taipei, Taiwan)
91. Smoke & Bitters (Hiriketya, Sri Lanka)
92. Southside Parlor (Seoul, South Korea)
93. Smalls (Bangkok, Thailand)
94. Ark Lounge (Aomori, Japan) *tied with below
94. Bar D (Kanagawa, Japan) *tied with above
96. Hybrid (Nha Trang, Vietnam)
97. Pine & Co (Seoul, South Korea)
98. Memento Mori (Tokyo, Japan)
99. Gen Yamamoto (Tokyo, Japan)
100. Goa Nights (Macau, China) *tied with below
100. Buccaneers Rum & Cocktails (Manila, Philippines) *tied with above

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Asia's 50 Best Bars Reveals, For The First-time Ever, Bars Ranked Between 51st And 100th In The List - PRNewswire

The full ranking of Asia's 50 Best Bars 51-100 list 2021 is included at the end of this press release.

With one week to go before the announcement of Asia's 50 Best Bars 2021, sponsored by Perrier, 50 Best has revealed the bars voted onto the extended list for the first time. The ranking is created from the overall Asia's 50 Best Bars voting process and comes as part of 50 Best's overall strategy to recognise a greater number of hospitality establishments as they seek to emerge from restrictions imposed by the pandemic.

Mark Sansom, Content Editor for Asia's 50 Best Bars, says: "The last year has been devastating for hospitality and it is vital that we support as many businesses as possible at part of their recovery. In a historic first for the Asia's 50 Best Bars awards programme, the extended ranking is designed to shine the spotlight on more bars than ever before. As guests begin planning their next bar experiences, this extended list will provide double the choice of exceptional, expert-approved drinking destinations for the months and years ahead."

Japan dominates the 51-100 list with 14 bars featured. New entry Ishinohana in Tokyo places ahead of the pack at No.56, while the other nine bars from Tokyo on the list this year include Bar Landscape at No.57, Mixology Heritage at No.60, The Bellwood at No.69, Bar Orchard Ginza at No.72, Liquid Factory at No.84, Mixology Salon at No.87, Tender at No.88, Memento Mori at No.98, and Gen Yamamoto at No.99. From Nara, Lamp Bar is awarded the No.62 spot, while Kyoto's Bar Rocking Chair is placed No.80. Two bars from Japan are also tied at No.94 – Ark Lounge from Aomori and Bar D from Kanagawa.

Singapore's bars secure six spots on the list including three newcomers – Ah Sam Cold Drink Stall at No.71, Live Twice at No.75 and Junior The Pocket Bar at No.82. Gibson by the Jigger & Pony Group is at No.66, Employees Only at No.70 and The Other Room at No.79.

Thailand is represented by six bars including four new entries for Bangkok – Niks Anuman's Asia Today at No.52, Thaipioka at No.53, 008 Bar at No.81 and Sugar Ray You've Just Been Poisoned at No.85. Rabbit Hole ranks at No.67 and Smalls comes in at No.93.

China boasts five entries on the extended list: Shanghai's Epic is a new entry at No.64 and is named the Campari One To Watch. The Old Man Hong Kong is at No.54, 8 1/2 Otto e Mezzo Bombana and Shady Acres, both from Hong Kong, place at No.65 and No.68 respectively, while Macau's Goa Nights rounds off at No.100.

South Korea makes a strong showing with Seoul's Pussyfoot Saloon leading the pack at No.63. Mixology Bar (No.86), Soko (No.89), Southside Parlor (No.92) and Pine & Co (No.97) are featured by Asia's 50 Best for the first time.

Sri Lanka and Vietnam each make their first appearance on the list this year, with two bars from the former: Botanik Rooftop Bistro & Bar in Colombo at No.73 and Smoke & Bitters in Hiriketiya at No.91. Vietnam grabs three entries: Ne Cocktail Bar in Hanoi at No.76, Summer Experiment in Ho Chi Minh at No.77, and Hybrid in Nha Trang at No.96.

Manila leads the way in the Philippines, led by The Back Room at No.51, Oto at No.61, and Buccaneers Rum & Cocktails at No.100. Two new bars from Indonesia break into the ranking – Wishbone from Semarang is placed No.74, while A/A Bar from Jakarta earns the No.83 spot. Other notable entries include New Delhi's Hoots' at No.59, Kuala Lumpur's Pahit at No.78, and Taipei's Mu at No.90. Mu is helmed by Bannie Kang, the winner of this year's Mancino Bartenders' Bartender Award.

The sixth edition of Asia's 50 Best Bars, sponsored by Perrier, will be announced in a virtual ceremony on 6th May, beginning at 6pm HK/Singapore time (3.30pm India; 5pm Thailand; 7pm Japan). Bar and cocktail lovers are invited to join the digital countdown of the list of Asia's 50 Best Bars 2021 through The World's 50 Best Bars Facebook page and 50 Best Bars TV YouTube channel.

EDITOR'S NOTES

51-100 List
Ranking	Establishment	City	Country
51	The Back Room	Manila	Philippines
52	Asia Today	Bangkok	Thailand
53	Thaipioka	Bangkok	Thailand
54	The Old Man	Hong Kong	China
55	Draft Land	Taipei	Taiwan
56	Ishinohana	Tokyo	Japan
57	Bar Landscape	Tokyo	Japan
58	Coley	Kuala Lumpur	Malaysia
59	Hoots'	New Delhi	India
60	Mixology Heritage	Tokyo	Japan
61	Oto	Manila	Philippines
62	Lamp Bar	Nara	Japan
63	Pussyfoot Saloon	Seoul	South Korea
64	Epic	Shanghai	China
65	8 1/2 Otto e Mezzo Bombana	Hong Kong	China
66	Gibson	Singapore	Singapore
67	Rabbit Hole	Bangkok	Thailand
68	Shady Acres	Hong Kong	China
69	The Bellwood	Tokyo	Japan
70	Employees Only	Singapore	Singapore
71	Ah Sam Cold Drink Stall	Singapore	Singapore
72	Bar Orchard Ginza	Tokyo	Japan
73	Botanik Rooftop Bistro & Bar	Colombo	Sri Lanka
74	Wishbone	Semarang	Indonesia
75	Live Twice	Singapore	Singapore
76	Ne Cocktail Bar	Hanoi	Vietnam
77	Summer Experiment	Ho Chi Minh	Vietnam
78	Pahit	Kuala Lumpur	Malaysia
79	The Other Room	Singapore	Singapore
80	Bar Rocking Chair	Kyoto	Japan
81	008 Bar	Bangkok	Thailand
82	Junior The Pocket Bar	Singapore	Singapore
83	A/A Bar	Jakarta	Indonesia
84	Liquid Factory	Tokyo	Japan
85	Sugar Ray You've Just Been Poisoned	Bangkok	Thailand
86	Mixology Bar	Seoul	South Korea
87	Mixology Salon	Tokyo	Japan
88	Tender	Tokyo	Japan
89	Soko	Seoul	South Korea
90	Mu:	Taipei	Taiwan
91	Smoke & Bitters	Hiriketiya	Sri Lanka
92	Southside Parlor	Seoul	South Korea
93	Smalls	Bangkok	Thailand
*94	Ark Lounge	Aomori	Japan
*94	Bar D	Kanagawa	Japan
96	Hybrid	Nha Trang	Vietnam
97	Pine & Co	Seoul	South Korea
98	Memento Mori	Tokyo	Japan
99	Gen Yamamoto	Tokyo	Japan
*100	Goa Nights	Macau	China
*100	Buccaneers Rum & Cocktails	Manila	Philippines

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About Asia's 50 Best Bars

The story started in 2002 with the launch of The World's 50 Best Restaurants list, which has since grown into the most important international dining guide in the world and a hugely influential voice in gastronomy. In 2009, The World's 50 Best Bars list was created, with an annual awards ceremony launched in 2012. Asia's 50 Best Bars was added to the portfolio in 2016. The 50 Best brand now champions a global community of bartenders and chefs, cocktail aficionados and gourmets, who travel the globe to explore and experience the only worldwide ranking for premium drinking and dining. Beyond lists, 50 Best showcases leading trends and highlights upcoming food and drink destinations, while acting as an agent for positive change in the hospitality sector. William Reed Business Media, which owns the 50 Best brand, is entirely responsible for the organisation of the awards, the voting system and the respective lists.

Our Partners

Perrier – Official Water Partner; sponsor of The Best Bar in Asia Award
Michter's – Official American Whiskey Partner; sponsor of Michter's Art of Hospitality Award
Nikka Whisky – Official Whisky of the World; sponsor of Nikka Highest Climber Award
Ketel One Vodka - Official Vodka Partner; sponsor of Ketel One Sustainable Bar Award
Asahi Super Dry – Official Beer Partner; sponsor of a Best in Country Award
The London Essence Co. – Official Mixer Partner; sponsor of London Essence Best New Opening Award
Disaronno – Official Italian Liqueur Partner; sponsor of Disaronno Highest New Entry Award
Heering Cherry Liqueur – Official Cherry Liqueur Partner; sponsor of Heering Legend of the List Award
Mancino Vermouth – Official Vermouth Partner; sponsor of Mancino Bartenders' Bartender Award; supplier of Commemorative Shakers
Campari – Official Bitters Partner; sponsor of Campari One To Watch Award
Matusalem – Official Rum Partner; sponsor of a Best in Country Award; supplier of Commemorative Scarves
Tia Maria – Official Coffee Liqueur Partner; sponsor of a Best in Country Award
Roku Gin – Official Gin Partner; sponsor of Roku Industry Icon Award
Bellino – Official Non-Alcoholic Cocktail Partner; sponsor of a Best in Country Award

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Date of Awards Ceremony:  6 May 2021
Time of Awards Ceremony:  6.00pm HK/Singapore time
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IPL 2021 broadcasters come up with huge decision to shake South-East Asian media landscape - Republic TV

In an unprecedented move, global entertainment conglomerate The Walt Disney Company has decided to shut down on as many as 18 television channels in South-East Asia and Hong Kong in October this year with an aim to provide greater importance towards direct-to-consumer streaming. According to a report published by Variety, only four Disney-owned linear channels will survive the axe. These are - Star Chinese Channel, Star Chinese Movies, National Geographic Channel and Nat Geo Wild.

IPL live telecast: Disney set to shut down major sports channels in South East Asian market

The report also stated that those channels which will be shut down that joined the group less than three years ago as part of Disney’s acquisition of 21st Century Fox. It was considered to be one of the most aggressive corporate takeovers of the century. The five sports channels which are all set for closure are Fox Sports, Fox Sports 2, Fox Sports 3, Star Sports 1 and Star Sports 2.

The Walt Disney Company, in its statement, has said that as part of its global effort to pivot towards a D2C-first model and further grow their streaming services, the company is consolidating its media networks business primarily in South-East Asia and Hong Kong. These efforts will help the company align resources more efficiently and effectively to current and future business needs. According to a report by Yahoo.com, Disney's streaming service is currently available in 59 markets globally and recently reached more than 100 million paid subscribers ahead of their target.

A company spokesperson, while speaking to the website, said that Disney will continue to have a strong media and entertainment business in South-East Asia and Hong Kong that includes their direct-to-consumer business, studio entertainment, consumer products, games and publishing business, serving consumers and partners alike in the region. It is worth noting that in India, Disney is making use of the Star brand while offering DTC-based content along with Hotstar, the largest streaming platform in the country. The IPL live telecast is currently being done on Star Sports Network, while the IPL 2021 live streaming in India is available for fans on the Disney+ Hotstar app.

Where to watch IPL in Singapore?

Speaking about where to watch IPL in Singapore, fans can watch IPL 2021 matches live on Star Hub. As per the Singapore time, live action of the IPL 2021 matches will commence at 10:00 PM local time. 

IPL 2021 live in Hong Kong

The IPL 2021 live in Hong Kong will be available on Now TV. According to Hong Kong Time (HKT), the IPL 2021 live streaming will commence at 10:00 PM.

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Chrissy Teigen's Twitter Joke About Lori Loughlin's College Scandal Has Me Literally LOL'ing - BuzzFeed

In a recent tweet, Teigen mentioned that she never took her SAT while expressing a desire to attend hospitality school.

"How do you get into school?" she asked, before taking a gentle-ish dig at Lori Loughlin's college admissions scandal: "Do I have to [have] Laurie Laughlin photoshop myself being hospitable".

I wanna go to hospitality school. I am old and didn’t take my SATs. How does this work now? How do you get into school? Do I have to Laurie Laughlin photoshop myself being hospitable

04:32 PM - 27 Apr 2021

@chrissyteigen / Via Twitter: @chrissyteigen

Along with husband Mossimo Giannulli, Loughlin was charged with and eventually pled guilty to paying half a million dollars in bribes to get her two daughters admitted into USC.

Before you say anything — Chrissy knows she spelled "Lori" wrong, too.

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Will Lori see Chrissy's joke? It's possible! She is, after all, out of jail since being released at the end of last year.

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One thing's for sure: Moments like these are why we're happy Chrissy came back to Twitter.

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Disney to close 18 cable channels in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong - CNA

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7 local and regional celebrities and their brush with law - Yahoo News

No one is perfect, and your favourite celebrities, contrary to what you might think, are included. Some of these convicted celebrities fall from grace but were able to rebound back into everyone’s lives; while some have disappeared from the scene for good. Yahoo Lifestyle SEA rounds up a list of seven local and regional celebrities and their brush with the law in recent years.

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1) Shane Pow

Recently charged for drink drinking, this is Singapore actor Shane Pow’s second brush with the law for the same offence. Pow committed the alleged offence on 17 September 2020, after breaching COVID-19 safe management measures in October 2020. If convicted, Pow faces a mandatory jail term of up to two years and a fine of between S$5,000 and S$20,000, along with a driving ban of at least five years.

Blindsided by his offence, Mediacorp had parted ways with the C.L.I.F 5 star, stating that they were not notified by Pow “prior to it being reported in the media on 22 April 2021.”

2) Khaeryll Benjamin Ibrahim

In 2017, Malaysian actor Khaeryll Benjamin Ibrahim was sentenced to 11 years in prison for trying to smuggle drugs into the Indonesian island of Sumatra. The then-38-year-old had attempted to smuggle 4.5grams of crystal methamphetamine hidden in his rectum and was caught at the Kualanamu International Airport.

Known to his fans as Benjy, the actor starred in films and dramas such as Gangsterock Kasi Sengat, What If, and Kerana Cintaku Saerah.

3) Mark Anthony Fernandez

After Philippines’ President Rodrigo Duterte launched his war against drugs, several Filipino celebrities, including popular actor Mark Anthony Fernandez, were arrested for alleged illegal drugs. Son of actor Rudy Fernandez and actress-politician Alma Moreno, Fernandez was arrested in October 2016 after the Angeles City Police found illegal drugs inside his vehicle.

However, after a year of being jailed, he was released when the courts dismissed his case. Fernandez had admitted to being a marijuana user but denied that the kilo of marijuana in his vehicle was his, saying that it was placed by someone else in his car.

4) CJ Ramos

Former Filipino child actor CJ Ramos was another celebrity that was arrested after President Duterte’s war on drugs. In 2018, Ramos was caught in the act of buying illegal drugs in Caloocan City, Philippines, and admitted to using illegal drugs due to “personal problems.” The actor admitted to using drugs for the past ten years.

First starred in Okay ka, Fairy Ko in 1987, Ramos made his acting comeback via FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano shortly after his release and has been on the show ever since.

5) Ashley Rita

Former Miss Universe Singapore 2017 contestant Ashley Rita Wong Kai Lin was convicted and jailed for six weeks in February 2021 for using her friends’ debit cards to make unauthorised purchases after memorising them. The 27-year-old e-gaming commentator had pleaded guilty to the four charges under the Computer Misuse and Cybersecurity Act, with another 27 charges taken into consideration.

Wong had memorised two of her friends’ debit card details in 2016 and used their cards to make unauthorised purchases online. She had used one victim’s debit card illegally more than 20 times between August and September 2016 to buy various items.

6) Neelofa

Malaysian celebrity Neelofa and family were fined a total of RM60,000 for violating the COVID-19 standard operating procedures (SOP). The breaches were committed during her recent wedding ceremony, including regulations on interstate travel. With her husband, the couple had travelled to Langkawi for a work trip that many said was a disguise for their honeymoon.

The RM60,000 fine includes members of the couple’s family, who were issued fines of RM1,500 each, totalling RM30,000. They had been convicted for failing to observe physical distancing during the couple’s marriage solemnisation ceremony in March 2021. Seemingly unaffected by the fines, Neelofa continues to share photos of videos of her at work despite the controversy.

7) Terence Cao

Local actor Terence Cao is in trouble with the law as he allowed 12 individuals, including Shane Pow, Jeffery Xu, Sonia Chew, and Jeremy Chan, to enter his house for a birthday celebration last year. 

Held between 2 and 3 October 2020, Cao hosted the celebrities, seen in a photo uploaded onto social media, when the regulations then prohibited more than five visitors in a household at any one time.

The guests at the gathering were fined S$300 each, and Cao’s hearing for him to plead guilty has been fixed for 25 May. If convicted of flouting COVID-19 regulations, Cao could face a jail term of up to six months and a maximum fine of S$10,000.

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The 40th UOB Painting of the Year competition calls for artists to push the limits of their imagination and ingenuity - Yahoo Finance

Bank to hold special commemorative exhibition featuring winning artworks from the last four decades

SINGAPORE, April 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- UOB is calling for artists in Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand to push the limits of their imagination and ingenuity through the 40^th UOB Painting of the Year (POY) competition. This year, Singapore's longest-running annual art competition and one of Southeast Asia's most prestigious art awards invites artists to create artworks that showcase their creativity and mastery.

UOB Painting of the Year competition: 40 years of championing art in Southeast Asia

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Mr Wee Ee Cheong, Deputy Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, UOB, said, "Art has the power to transcend culture, geography and time in lifting the human spirit and unifying minds. This has been most evident during the pandemic. Many around the world who have had to withdraw into their homes, have turned to art as a compelling means of expression, for comfort and to identify with others.

"Over the last four decades of the UOB POY competition, our POY artists have opened eyes and minds to new worlds and encouraged conversations and connections. Their imagination and creativity have helped broaden our world views and fostered a deeper appreciation of other cultures and perspectives. Just as UOB has been supporting the responsible growth of ASEAN's businesses over the decades, we remain committed to nurturing the next generation of artists as they continue to push the boundaries of creative expression."

The UOB POY competition has helped to uncover more than 1,000 artists across the region over the last four decades. Many have gone on to define Southeast Asian art including Mr Goh Beng Kwan, Mr Anthony Poon and Mr Chua Ek Kay, who were also recipients of the Singapore Cultural Medallion. The country winner of the 2010 UOB POY (Thailand), Ms Pannaphan Yodmanee, has also gone on to win the distinguished Benesse Prize^[1], the official award of the Singapore Biennale, in 2016.

Mr Goh Beng Kwan said, "Winning the UOB Painting of the Year was one of the most important, life changing moments in my career as an artist. As a result of it, I was invited to participate in many local and overseas exhibitions. This gave me the opportunity to develop further as an artist, as well as interact and learn from other Southeast Asian artists. It also led to my artworks gaining tremendous recognition. Winning the award was what encouraged me to be a full-time artist."

Call for 40^th UOB POY competition entries

As with last year, submissions will be received digitally. UOB POY submissions will be open from 29 April 2021 until 31 July 2021. The competition is for citizens and permanent residents across Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand. The winners, which include the regional winner of the coveted UOB Southeast Asian POY award for the country winner with the most outstanding work, will be announced at an awards ceremony in November 2021. More competition details can be found at www.UOBandArt.com.

To mark the 40^th UOB POY, this year, instead of one country winner, all four country winners will be able to participate in an art residency programme either in Shanghai, China or Fukuoka, Japan. The month-long exchange programme will enable artists to immerse themselves in the art culture of the host country and learn about various approaches to art creation.

Forty years of UOB POY alumni unite in special exhibition

To celebrate the UOB POY 40^-year milestone, UOB will host a special commemorative exhibition in the third-quarter of this year. The exhibition will feature 45 winning works, comprising 39 pieces from UOB POY (Singapore) winners and six artworks from UOB Southeast Asian POY winners. Attendees will experience how Southeast Asian art has changed over the years and at the hands of the competition's art luminaries.

The commemorative exhibition will also hold virtual tours on www.UOBandArt.com. With close to nine in 10 of Singaporeans using online channels as a means to engage with the arts during the COVID-19 pandemic last year^[2], UOB expects the exhibition will draw many into the world of Southeast Asian art.

Launch of Impression+ solo exhibition by Zhang Chunlei

As part of UOB's continued support for past UOB POY winners, Mr Zhang Chunlei, winner of the 2020 UOB POY (Singapore), Established Artist Category will showcase his latest body of work at the UOB Art Gallery.

His solo exhibition, Impression+, demonstrates his unique painting technique which involves creating a series of tightly-woven lines and planes as well as portraying famous characters, popular culture icons and landmarks from East and West. A total of 16 works will be featured at the UOB Art Gallery as well as www.UOBandArt.com till 15 June 2021.

[1] The Benesse Prize was established in 1995 by Benesse Corporation and it was first awarded at the Venice Biennale in the same year. It was created to recognise the artistic endeavours of outstanding artists and support those who embody the corporate philosophy of the Benesse Group, which is "Well-Being." Since 2016, the Benesse Prize has been the official award of the Singapore Biennale, presented in collaboration with the Singapore Art Museum.

[2] Emerging from the pandemic, a special report, by the National Arts Council, Singapore, 31 March 2021. https://www.nac.gov.sg/dam/jcr:d4e86caa-8c9f-4697-ba86-248a3d5b03ea

Note to media:

About UOB and Art

UOB's involvement in art started in the 1970s with its collection of paintings by Singapore artists. Today, the UOB Art Collection has more than 2,500 artworks, made up primarily of paintings from established and emerging Southeast Asian artists.

UOB plays an active role in communities across the region, most notably through its long-term commitment to art. As part of this, the Bank has led a wide range of visual arts programmes, partnerships and outreach initiatives across the region.

The Bank's flagship art programme is the UOB POY Competition, which was started in 1982 to recognise Southeast Asia's artists and to offer them the opportunity to showcase their works to the wider community. The competition was extended to Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand.

The competition has cultivated and advanced the careers of many artists in Singapore. Notable among them are Mr Goh Beng Kwan (1982 winner), and the late Mr Anthony Poon (1983 winner) and Mr Chua Ek Kay (1991 winner), who received the Singapore Cultural Medallion, Singapore's most distinguished art award.

The competition has also recognised talents from across the region through the UOB Southeast Asian POY award. Previous winners include Mr Prabu Perdana from Indonesia in 2020, Mr Anagard from Indonesia in 2019, Mr Suvi Wahyudianto from Indonesia in 2018, Mr Sukit Choosri from Thailand in 2017, Mr Gatot Indrajati from Indonesia in 2016, Mr Anggar Prasetyo from Indonesia in 2015, Mr Antonius Subiyanto from Indonesia in 2014 and Ms Stefanie Hauger from Singapore in 2013.

Together with past UOB POY winners, UOB also runs art workshops for underprivileged and special needs children regularly. At these workshops, the young learn art techniques from art professionals and award-winning artists.

In recognition of the Bank's long-term commitment to art, UOB was presented with the National Arts Council's Distinguished Patron of the Arts Award for the 16^th consecutive year in 2020.

About UOB

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in Asia with a global network of more than 500 offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. Since its incorporation in 1935, UOB has grown organically and through a series of strategic acquisitions. UOB is rated among the world's top banks: Aa1 by Moody's Investors Service and AA- by both S&P Global Ratings and Fitch Ratings. In Asia, UOB operates through its head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, as well as branches and representative offices across the region.

Over more than eight decades, generations of UOB employees have carried through the entrepreneurial spirit, the focus on long-term value creation and an unwavering commitment to do what is right for our customers and our colleagues.

We believe in being a responsible financial services provider and we are committed to making a difference in the lives of our stakeholders and in the communities in which we operate. Just as we are dedicated to helping our customers manage their finances wisely and to grow their businesses, UOB is steadfast in our support of social development, particularly in the areas of art, children and education.

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