This week's MYX News Hot List, new episodes weekly at www.myx.global/myxnews.
1. MYX MUSIC: Saweetie, H.E.R Get "Closer" - Icy girl Saweetie and H.E.R are taking on new roles as flight attendants in their latest collaboration "Closer". The two took their fans to Paris, Tokyo, and the Philippines!
2. MYX MUSIC: New Originals - Zack Tabudlo and Moira Dela Torre are coming together for the first time for a new song, "Iba". The song focuses on what happens when someone falls out of love while the other has left to cope. Jeremy G takes listeners through the stages of love in his first-ever 5-track EP, "Maybe Forever".
3. MYX MUSIC: Kiana V Crosses Over - Kiana V is back with a groovy hit, "Heartbeat on Me". The music video is set to be released next week with her brother Gab Valenciano as the director.
4. MYX MUSIC: Olivia, Silk Sonic Take Brit Awards - Olivia Rodrigo took home the Best International Song award, and Silk Sonic won for Best International Group at the Brit Awards, the highest-profile music awards ceremony in the UK.
5. MYX ENTERTAINMENT: Fredric Aspiras Scores An Oscar Nom - Lady Gaga's long-time hairstylist Fredric Aspiras worked on "House of Gucci". The pair started working together 13 years ago and since then, he's been with the Pop icon from Photoshoots and covers, to music videos and events!
Awards season is in full force and the nominations for the Academy Awards are here! The event will name its winners on Sunday, March 27 with a live broadcast at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on ABC. Many of the big films this year were nominated for multiple awards like Dune grabs 10 nominations, West Side Story and Belfast earned seven noms, while King Richard was nominated in six categories. This year three are 10 films nominated for Best Picture.
One of the announcements that's exciting for Filipino and Asian-Americans is the nominee for Frederic Aspiras who worked on House of Gucci. He is the second Asian-American nominated for the Best Makeup and Hairstyling Oscar. Aspiras, a longtime hairstylist for Lady Gaga was brought along for this project. He started working with Lady Gaga over 13 years ago on the Monster Ball. Since then, he's crafted for tours, photoshoots and covers, music videos, events, and more! On the daily, Aspiras is part of the Haus of Gaga team.
In addition to receiving an Oscar nominee, Aspiras was also nominated for a BAFTA which is the British version similar to the Academy Awards. He created a different character for Lady Gaga as Patrizia Reggiani. Together with his creative partner in the film, Sarah Tanno researched the era, other notable style icons, and worked to build a style guide for the film to bring the character to life.
The recognition he earned, goes to show that there's still a long way for Asian-Americans to be represented in all facets of media. His journey has influenced others along his path to follow suit. He told Variety, "I started with Lady Gaga 13 years ago, and fans from around the world who have written to me telling me they have become hairdressers — that to me is probably one of the most rewarding things ever. It’s also about being a role model in that I am Asian American with refugee parents."
Frederic Aspiras mother, Suzie L. Nguyen came to San Francisdc as a refugee from Vietnam. Her journey as a single mother brought her to go to cosmetology school and open her own salon business. Here is where Aspiras was inspired by watching his mother put on makeup and prep people’s hair. Now, he's the next generation who continues his mother's legacy while breaking the mold of stereotypes. We'll be tuning in and having our fingers crossed this Oscars!
Cover Photo Credit: Frederic Aspiras Twitter
See which songs are up for MYX Awards International Video of the Year. All of the nominees are absolute bangers and all deserve to win. Don't forget to vote for your favorites! Vote every day until July 18, 2021 at 11:59pm PHT, and don't miss the big show on August 7, 2021 to see who wins!
Cardigan - Taylor Swift
According to Rolling Stones Magazine, Taylor was “inspired by the feeling of isolation and how that can be either freeing or terrifying, and how it causes you to reminisce on the past.” An atmospheric video that is both metaphorical and moody. It was written and directed by Swift which lends itself to deconstruction.
Dynamite - BTS
The music video for BTS' first English track surpassed 1 billion views — a rare feat achieved by only a handful of musicians and content creators on the platform. With a colorful vibe and happy energy, the song came at the right time. It marked the most successful music-video, racking up 101.1 million views on Youtube within 24 hours.
Rain On Me - Lady Gaga & Ariana Grande
Released during the start of the pandemic, Vanity Fair said the video is "bit of nostalgia to another unexpectedly bygone era: the pre-coronavirus days when droplets didn’t fill us with fear." In the lavishly produced and animated video, Gaga and Grande are dancing in a few futuristic, rave-like settings. What a time...
Watermelon Sugar - Harry Styles
Another summer anthem that gave viewers an experience. The video dropped during a time when people were supposed to be avoiding any personal contact. Watching Harry and all the other people in the video rolling around with each other felt almost odd. However, all the cast had to keep it hush until the actual premiere.
Yummy - Justin Bieber
A song for his wife, Hailey Bieber Yummy is one of Justin's more unconventional videos. Bieber enjoys a meal with a special someone and the video revolves around a modern date. The track is full of metaphors that left fans wondering all the details behind the song.
