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“Rice Up”: Win kumu diamonds and eat your rice too in the app’s newest game show

July 21, 2021 | 3 mins read

We Pinoys love our rice—whether it’s bagong saing, served as silog for breakfast, cooked as porridge, ginataan, or champorado for merienda, made into rice cakes like puto or bibingka, or turned into a game show. Wait, what? Yup, you read that right! Because kanin is life and we just can’t get enough of it, kumu…

“LoveTeam Stream”: Be the third love team on the “Love At First Stream” movie

July 15, 2021 | 4 mins read

Things just got more exciting for movie fans and the whole Kumunity! Star Cinema, the Philippines’ biggest film production outfit, and kumu, the country’s leading social entertainment app and live streaming platform, collaborate for the upcoming Cathy Garcia-Molina film, ‘Love At First Stream.’ What’s more, two lucky Kumunizens have a shot at becoming the third…

Wattpad partners with kumu to strengthen commitment to Gen Z, enabling new ways to share their voice

July 14, 2021 | 4 mins read

Wattpad, the global multi-platform entertainment company for original stories, and kumu, the Philippines’ number one live streaming platform, today announced a first of its kind partnership. Facilitated by marketing agency Culture Group, this innovative and cutting-edge union will enable Wattpad to diversify their stories into exciting digital formats on kumu, such as live streaming, audio…

The Arena Campaign: A whole new saga of kumu Campaigns is here

July 13, 2021 | 3 mins read

The Arena Campaign has officially launched, and it’s out to make gladiators from the Kumunizens. When you’re part of the Kumunity, the spirit of competitiveness while having fun and interacting with fellow passionate people can heat things up! And what’s better than showing the world that you can take it all?   kumu introduces its…

#SaveLivesOnline: Mr. kumu Global is for men who lead with courage and inspiration

July 13, 2021 | 4 mins read

Beauty and advocacy never sleeps in the Philippines. The kumu Global pageant (@kglobalpageant) is back and ready to make history as they crown their first ever Mr. kumu Global pageant. The pageant is now ongoing, with international candidates vying for the coveted title and crown. So best mark your calendars for July 31st for the…

Making Philippine movie history: Star Cinema and livestreaming app kumu announce partnership

July 2, 2021 | 3 mins read

On July 2, 2021, an exciting announcement was made from the teams at kumu and Star Cinema, two of the biggest content providers of the Philippines. A kumu movie is expected to be in the works this year, directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina, blockbuster director and founder of nicklentertainment. More details are to be revealed in…

Take control of your music: kumusika is open for all independent artists

July 2, 2021 | 4 mins read

Independent, but not alone. That is the hook and promise of kumusika, a new project spearheaded by kumu to help bolster the many independent musical artists in the Philippines. The call for applications and talents is now open at kumusika’s official website, where aspiring artists can submit their songs and content to be part of the…

kumu Social TV x Raise Hell: Wear your CRAZY with style

July 1, 2021 | 3 mins read

If you’ve been on the prowl for some unique street-style, then you’re in luck! The kumu Social TV x Raise Hell collection is about to make a splash on kumu Drop Shop (@kumudropshop) this July 1, 6 PM. This limited edition merch is yet another local artist fashion collaboration with kumu, this time featuring the…

G ka na? “Game KNB?” unveils 1 Million Pesos cash prize this July!

June 24, 2021 | 2 mins read

The iconic quiz show has just raised the bar for mega wins! kumu’s “Game KNB?” (@gknb) segment has just unveiled its prize pools for the upcoming weeks, with July 16th having a whopping prize pool of 1 million pesos! It’s an exciting road to the 1 million cash pool prize ahead, and the gameshow-loving Kumunity…