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Soul surfer: Marcello Tahitoe has described the spiritually poignant song “No Words“ as the starting point that ultimately led to the development of the album 'Ombak Melankolia'. Courtesy of MK Records
Soul surfer: Marcello Tahitoe has described the spiritually poignant song “No Words“ as the starting point that ultimately led to the development of the album 'Ombak Melankolia'. Courtesy of MK Records
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Marcello Tahitoe surrenders to the 'wave' of music

In his latest studio album, Ombak Melankolia, Marcello Tahitoe channels his creative wildness as he completely surrenders himself to the joy of creating music.

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BTS member Suga discharged from South Korean military service

Suga finished his military tenure as a social service agent on Saturday with little fanfare as fans looked forward to his reunion with the rest of the band, a K-pop sensation since it started up in 2013.

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Mariah Carey to hold October concert in Sentul

Fans can expect to hear her signature vocals on greatest hits such as “Hero,” “My All,” “Always Be My Baby,” as well as her latest single, “Type Dangerous.”

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Indonesian musicians talk favorite Christmas songs and holiday plans

Alvin Jo, Anggi Marito, Citra Scholastika and Rayen Pono offer tips for spending Christmas alone with hope and jubilation.

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Harvey Weinstein says to appeal rape conviction

Fallen movie mogul Harvey Weinstein said Tuesday he would appeal a new rape conviction that could see him jailed for up to 18 years.

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Yearender: 2022’s best music albums

From genres as diverse as punk revival and genre fusions, to apocalyptic doom, The Jakarta Post picks the best albums of 2022 by local musicians.

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Harvey Weinstein convicted of rape in Hollywood trial

Disgraced US movie titan Harvey Weinstein was convicted Monday of sexually assaulting a woman a decade ago, in what prosecutors said was part of his "reign of terror" over aspiring young actresses in Hollywood.

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Spielberg regrets ‘Jaws’ impact on shark population

Film-maker Steven Spielberg has said he truly regrets the "decimation of the shark population" following the success of his 1975 film Jaws.

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Repent, Ye: UK studio helps ex-fans get rid of Kanye tattoos

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'Avatar' sequel dominates N.America movie screens

Sci-fi epic Avatar: The Way of Water, the long-awaited sequel to James Cameron's 2009 blockbuster, swamped the competition at North American theaters.

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RRREC Fest In the Valley 2022 braves storm with an intimate celebration

Misty Mountain Hop: A longstanding open-air festival initiated by contemporary art collective ruangrupa returns post-pandemic with an ever-eclectic lineup under the raging rainstorm.

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Once a free icon, indy game Dwarf Fortress finds new life on Steam

Releasing the paid version on Steam has opened the door for more players to access Dwarf Fortress, and it's now the fourth best-seller of the week on the platform.

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‘The Big 4’ by director Timo Tjahjanto combines action with laughs

The detective story features Putri Marino, Abimana Aryasatya, Lutesha and comedians Arie Kriting and Kristo Immanuel. 

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‘Keramat 2: Caruban Larang’: Still unbounded horror, yet different take

The sequel to horror film Keramat brings unrelenting, believable terror that subtly creeps into the viewer’s psyche, but it is toned down with unintentional comic relief and sometimes, unnecessarily lavish production.

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Stiff-person syndrome, Celine Dion's rare neurological disorder

Around one in a million people are estimated to have the condition, according to the US National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD).

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Harrison Ford swaps movies for TV with '1923'

Harrison Ford has rarely bothered with television since "Star Wars" propelled him to A-list movie fame nearly half a century ago -- but that is about to change with small-screen Western "1923."

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Lukman Sardi listens, gives advice to fatherless kids in new Daniel Mananta series

In a new YouTube series, actor Lukman Sardi helps fatherless kids navigate life by providing useful answers to questions they might have never got the chance to ask before.

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Eddie Murphy to receive lifetime achievement award at Golden Globes

Comedian Eddie Murphy will accept a lifetime achievement honor next month at the Golden Globes, the annual ceremony that is trying to restore its reputation in Hollywood after a diversity and ethics scandal.

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‘aMakna’: Mantra Vutura-Raissa Anggiani collab sends forth ethereal message

The alternative pop duo’s latest entry, featuring young and rising songstress Raissa Anggiani, is a fitting soundtrack for welcoming whatever lies ahead.

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Cricketer Flintoff's injuries not life-threatening after 'Top Gear' crash -The Sun

Former England cricketer Andrew Flintoff was taken to a hospital after a car crash during the filming of an episode of the BBC's "Top Gear" show, the broadcaster said on Tuesday, with The Sun newspaper reporting his injuries were not life-threatening.

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JK Rowling launches a service to help victims of sexual violence

Harry Potter author JK Rowling on Monday launched an organization for women who have been victims of sexual violence.

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'Everything is allowed': Vienna's dementia-friendly concerts

But the gilded columns of Vienna's grand old Musikverein are now home to concerts where something very different happens -- where older people, often living with dementia, can let it all hang out and just go with the music.

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'Banshees of Inisherin' tops nominations as Golden Globes attempt comeback

Black comedy The Banshees of Inisherin topped the Golden Globes nominations Monday, as the tarnished Hollywood awards show tries to rebuild its reputation following last year's boycott by A-listers and studios.

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Jin from BTS begins military service, marking end of an era

BTS star Jin starts his mandatory South Korean military duty on Tuesday, the band's first member to enlist since a hiatus announcement this year left fans heartbroken over the K-pop juggernaut's uncertain future.

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Something to phone home about: E.T. model goes up for auction

The original animatronic model used to bring big-eyed alien E.T. to life in Steven Spielberg's tear-jerker movie is up for auction.

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‘Setelah Lewat Djam Malam’ honors the emotional weight of a cinematic classic

Setelah Lewat Djam Malam recontextualizes the story of a man disillusioned by Indonesia's post-revolution society with gender sensitivity and compelling performances.

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Royals 'happy to lie' for William, claims Harry in new trailer

The trailer for the latest episodes of the docuseries on Prince Harry and his wife Meghan was released on Monday, showing a claim that Buckingham Palace was "happy to lie" for his brother William.

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Golden Globes to unveil nominations as censured awards eye comeback

Boycotted by A-listers and studios last year, the Golden Globes will attempt to rebuild their reputation as one of Hollywood's top award shows with organizers unveiling this year's nominees on Monday.

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Harry and Meghan defend documentary after privacy criticism

Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have rejected criticism of a documentary about their lives, with a statement from their spokesman saying that the couple had never cited privacy as a reason for stepping back from the royal family.

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Taylor Swift to make her film-directing debut

Pop-megastar Taylor Swift is set to direct a feature-length film, United States media reported on Friday.

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Makbul Mubarak’s feature debut ‘Autobiography’ analogizes post-Soeharto power struggles

Filmmaker Makbul Mubarak explains how Autobiography relates to the New Order regime.

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US sues to block Microsoft’s blockbuster buyout of gaming giant Activision

The United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Thursday sued to block Microsoft's US$69 billion buyout of gaming giant Activision Blizzard, maker of the blockbuster Call of Duty, over concerns that it would stifle competition.

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Backstreet Boy Nick Carter sued over alleged 2001 rape of teen

A woman with cerebral palsy who claims she was raped as a teenager by Backstreet Boys star Nick Carter lodged a civil lawsuit against the singer in the United States on Thursday.

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