PRR 2015: Philippine Radio in Review

Another year is about to end. But before the calendar flips to 2016, here is a look back at the year that was in television and radio.

Our friend MC’s Corner will look back at the events that shaped Philippine radio in 2015. Enjoy.

MC's Corner

2015 is about to end in a few days. But before we bid goodbye to this year, here is a look back at what happened in the world of Philippine Radio. This article will analyze on the Top 10 newcomers, comebacks, reformats & restructures in Metro Manila (and a few in other key cities).

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This list ranges from newcomers to restructures to ventures.

1. 8TriMedia’s Big Move

8TriMedia Broadcasting

Late last year, 8TriMedia, a media company of Jojo Soliman, began as a blocktimer on DZJV 1458, airing its programs during nighttime (6pm onwards).

Last April, 8TM bought time from DWBL 1242 to air its programs. From 4 programs, they expanded to 7 on this 20-Kw station. The roster is consisted of veteran newscaster Miguel Gil, singers Lloyd Umali & Ima Castro, showbiz columnists Shalala & Rodel Fernando, and former Manila mayor Fred Lim, among others.

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Billboard Hot 100 Year-End for 2015: 41-60

Here are the songs from 41-60 in the 2015 Billboard Hot 100 Year-End singles charts. For songs 61-80 and 81-100, click on the highlighted numbers, and all videos of these songs can be viewed in their respective links.

41. Natalie La Rose feat. Jeremih – Somebody.

42. Rihanna, Kanye West & Paul McCartney – FourFiveSeconds.

43. Fall Out Boy – Centuries.

44. Fetty Wap feat. Monty – My Way.

45. Sam Hunt – Take Your Time.

46. Maroon 5 – Animals. No. 62 last year.

47. Big Sean feat. E-40 – I Don’t F**k With You.

48. Rihanna – Bitch Better Have My Money.

49. Rich Homie Quan – Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh).

50. T-Wayne – Nasty Freestyle.

51. Nicki Minaj feat. Drake, Lil Wayne & Chris Brown – Only.

52. Sia – Elastic Heart.

53. Demi Lovato – Cool for the Summer.

54. X Ambassadors – Renegades.

55. Usher feat. Juicy J – I Don’t Mind.

56. Ariana Grande feat. The Weeknd – Love Me Harder.

57. Taylor Swift – Wildest Dreams.

58. Sam Smith – Stay With Me. No. 10 last year.

59. DJ Snake & AlunaGeorge – You Know You Like It.

60. Fall Out Boy – Uma Thurman.

Songs 21-40 will be revealed this Monday. Stay tuned.

Billboard Hot 100 – April 18, 2015

Here are the Top 10 songs from the Billboard Hot 100 for the week of April 18, 2015.

1. Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars – Uptown Funk. No. 1 last week.

2. Maroon 5 – Sugar. No. 2 last week.

3. Ellie Goulding – Love Me Like You Do. No. 4 last week.

4. The Weeknd – Earned It (Fifty Shades of Grey). No. 5 last week.

5. Ed Sheeran – Thinking Out Loud. No. 3 last week.

6. Fetty Wap – Trap Queen. No. 6 last week.

7. Taylor Swift – Style. No. 7 last week.

8. Flo Rida feat. Sage the Gemini & Lookas – G.D.F.R. No. 9 last week.

9. Rihanna & Kanye West & Paul McCartney – FourFiveSeconds. No. 8 last week.

10. Wiz Khalifa feat. Charlie Puth – See You Again. No. 84 last week.

All videos of the Top 10 songs can be viewed above. Our thanks to Billboard for this week’s Hot 100 Top 10.

Billboard Hot 100 – April 11, 2015

Here are the Top 10 songs from the Billboard Hot 100 for the week of April 11, 2015.

1. Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars – Uptown Funk. No. 1 last week.

2. Maroon 5 – Sugar. No. 2 last week.

3. Ed Sheeran – Thinking Out Loud. No. 3 last week.

4. Ellie Goulding – Love Me Like You Do. No. 4 last week.

5. The Weeknd – Earned It (Fifty Shades of Grey). No. 6 last week.

6. Fetty Wap – Trap Queen. No. 8 last week.

7. Taylor Swift – Style. No. 7 last week.

8. Rihanna & Kanye West & Paul McCartney – FourFiveSeconds. No. 5 last week.

9. Flo Rida feat. Sage the Gemini & Lookas – G.D.F.R. No. 10 last week.

10. Natalie La Rose feat. Jeremih – Somebody. No. 13 last week.

All videos of the Top 10 songs can be viewed above. Our thanks to Billboard for this week’s Hot 100 Top 10.

Billboard Hot 100 – April 4, 2015

Here are the Top 10 songs from the Billboard Hot 100 for the week of April 4, 2015.

1. Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars – Uptown Funk. No. 1 last week.

2. Maroon 5 – Sugar. No. 2 last week.

3. Ed Sheeran – Thinking Out Loud. No. 3 last week.

4. Ellie Goulding – Love Me Like You Do. No. 4 last week.

5. Rihanna & Kanye West & Paul McCartney – FourFiveSeconds. No. 5 last week.

6. The Weeknd – Earned It (Fifty Shades of Grey). No. 6 last week.

7. Taylor Swift – Style. No. 7 last week.

8. Fetty Wap – Trap Queen. No. 10 last week.

9. Pitbull & Ne-Yo – Time of Our Lives. No. 9 last week.

10. Flo Rida feat. Sage the Gemini & Lookas – G.D.F.R. No. 13 last week.

All videos of the Top 10 songs can be viewed above. Our thanks to Billboard for this week’s Hot 100 Top 10.

Billboard Hot 100 – March 28, 2015

Here are the Top 10 songs from the Billboard Hot 100 for the week of March 28, 2015.

1. Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars – Uptown Funk. No. 1 last week.

2. Maroon 5 – Sugar. No. 3 last week.

3. Ed Sheeran – Thinking Out Loud. No. 2 last week.

4. Ellie Goulding – Love Me Like You Do. No. 4 last week.

5. Rihanna & Kanye West & Paul McCartney – FourFiveSeconds. No. 5 last week.

6. The Weeknd – Earned It (Fifty Shades of Grey). No. 7 last week.

7. Taylor Swift – Style. No. 6 last week.

8. Sam Smith – Lay Me Down. No. 58 last week.

9. Pitbull & Ne-Yo – Time of Our Lives. No. 9 last week.

10. Fetty Wap – Trap Queen. No. 12 last week.

All videos of the Top 10 songs can be viewed above. Our thanks to Billboard for this week’s Hot 100 Top 10.