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Must-see homegrown silver-screen adaptations

Yes, we’re well aware of the issues with screen adaptations of literary masterpieces. And yes, some really good reads have been massacred on screen, whether because of the artistic liberties taken, the stars cast or even the way the scenes fail to live up to your imagination. But when they work, they REALLY work.

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Zendaya in blue, sparkling J Lo arrive at garden-themed Met Gala

Stars were told to dress in "Garden of Time" attire for the invitation-only event, known for its A-list celebrities and extravagant outfits.

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‘A Space For The Unbound’: Trailblazing with cultural identity

The critically acclaimed Indonesian adventure video game gains global acclaim by delivering a deeply compelling narrative

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K-pop targets global audience with English lyrics

English words took up 41.3 percent of the lyrics of K-pop girl groups’ releases that landed on Circle Chart’s Digital Chart Top 100 in the first half of this year.

6 months ago
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Deepfake video of Taylor Swift speaking Mandarin sparks discussion over AI in China

In a video posted on Chinese social media platform Weibo, the 33-year-old singer can be seen flaunting her Mandarin-speaking skills in what looks to be a talk show.

6 months ago
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Festival Musikal Indonesia returns with urban legends and much more

Get ready for a grand crescendo in the Indonesian musical scene at the end of this month. On Oct. 28-29, Ciputra Artpreneur will again be the stage for the Indonesian Musical Festival (FMI), showcasing a medley of theatrical performances that blend the arts of singing, acting and dancing.  

6 months ago
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'Last' Beatles song set for release next week

"Now And Then", first written and sung by ex-Beatle John Lennon and developed by the rest of the band, has now been finally finished by McCartney and Starr -- and AI -- decades after its original recording.

6 months ago
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Music streaming was 2022's top moneymaker for songwriters, composers

Digital royalty collections surged nearly 34% to 4.2 billion euros in 2022 as more consumers turned to music and video subscription services, the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC) said in the report.

6 months ago
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The Eras Festival: Indonesian 'Swifties' assemble in roaring joy and quiet hope

The fan-fueled event, taking place on Sunday, reflected the yearning of thousands of devoted fans for Taylor Swift as some of them still questioned the exclusion of Indonesia from her ongoing global tour.

6 months ago
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Grrrl Gang on success and new album: 'This is the year of grassroots artists'

The Indonesian indie rock band's debut full-length album, Spunky!, showcases how nothing compares to independent-minded musicianship.

6 months ago
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Taylor Swift and the political needle

Swift is taking a break from playing sold-out arenas before heading back on the road for the remainder of her Eras Tour, which is poised to become the first tour to make $1 billion.

6 months ago
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Swiftonomics and Beyonce bump: How stars power economies

Three years after the pandemic wiped out the live music scene, fans are flocking again to see their favorite stars on stage, with Taylor Swift and Beyonce raking it in with tours that are giving local economies a boost.

6 months ago
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Nice pick up: Guitars owned by Clapton, Cobain hit auction block

Up for grabs at the sale organized by Julien's Auctions in Nashville will be Clapton's Gibson SG -- popularly known as "The Fool" -- which the British rocker began using when his band Cream embarked on its first US tour.

6 months ago
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No way home: Documentary ‘Eksil’ sheds light on those exiled in 1965

These students eventually became stateless, wandering around aimlessly and seeking other countries for better asylum.

7 months ago
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Japan broadcaster to acquire Hayao Miyazaki's Studio Ghibli

Hayao Miyazaki's celebrated Japanese animation house Studio Ghibli said Thursday it will be acquired by private broadcaster Nippon TV, citing his old age.

7 months ago
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Musk considers charging all X users monthly fee

During a talk with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday, Musk said that introducing a small monthly payment for X would combat the "armies of bots" on the site.

7 months ago
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Serge Gainsbourg's home finally opens with Charlotte as guide

Thirty-two years after his death, the famous home on Paris' Left Bank gets its long-awaited opening next Wednesday, with visitors welcomed into the dark, bohemian lair by Charlotte's whispered voice in their headphones. 

7 months ago
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Activist Usman, singer Once commemorate Munir’s death in new song

Activist Usman Hamid and his band, The Blackstones, along with singer Once Mekel, released a song to commemorate human rights icon Munir Said Thalib, 19 years after his murder.

7 months ago
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Jimmy Fallon accused of creating 'toxic' workplace

The music and culture magazine said Fallon, a comedian and one of the stars of US late-night TV, had been accused by two current employees and 14 former "Tonight Show" workers of "erratic behavior" with some saying the show had been "a toxic workplace for years."

7 months ago
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Ghibli's Miyazaki has ideas for next project after 'The Boy and the Heron'

The film's surprisingly low-key Japanese release in July came with conspicuously little promotional material as a part of the studio's attempt to build mystery around the enigmatic film.

7 months ago
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Rolling Stones launch new album 'Hackney Diamonds'

The album had a contemporary sound, with a mixture of rock, ballads, dance and a "country-ish kind of thing".

8 months ago
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Japan's Johnny Kitagawa sex abuse scandal forces shake-up at J-pop agency

Kitagawa, who died in 2019, has been accused of using his sway over young boys seeking stardom to sexually abuse them, and the scandal has gripped the nation since the BBC first aired a tell-all documentary in March.

8 months ago
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Tony Leung scores a first with ‘Golden Lion’ film honor

The award adds to the actor’s list of accolades, including previous wins at the Venice Film Festival, where films he starred in won Best Film.

8 months ago
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Taylor Swift announces film of massive 'Eras' tour

Never fear -- the culturally defining juggernaut will hit movie theaters with a concert film released on October 13.

8 months ago
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One Piece manga creator had full control over Netflix adaptation

Unusual for a Hollywood production, One Piece author Eiichiro Oda was given final say over how the show was made – and was not shy about exercising it.

8 months ago
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Journey continues for RI music after opening of Jakarta vinyl pressing plant

Almost half a century ago, Indonesia shuttered its only vinyl record pressing plant after Lokananta switched to duplicating cassette tapes.

8 months ago
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Warner Bros delays 'Dune,' 'Lord of the Rings' films due to strike

The decision deals a blow to cinema chains such as AMC Entertainment, Cineplex and Cinemark which are still trying to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. "Dune" was one of the most anticipated films on the late 2023 schedule.

8 months ago
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Rolling Stones fans see signs of new album in local newspaper ad

Their hopes have been raised by an innocuous-looking advert in a small London newspaper heralding a new glass repair store called "Hackney Diamonds". 

8 months ago
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'Barbie' hits nerve in conservative Gulf

After being banned in some Arab countries, the film Barbie is dividing audiences in the conservative Gulf.

8 months ago
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Slank stages Indonesia's highest-ever concert, 4.29 km above sea level

The performance was part of an Independence Day celebration organized by PT Freeport Indonesia (PT FI), which operates the Grasberg mine and is majority-owned by the government.

8 months ago
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Malaysia's Good Vibes festival seeks $2.7 million from The 1975

Homosexuality is illegal in Muslim-majority Malaysia and laws criminalising sodomy are punishable by imprisonment, while LGBTQ people in the country also face regular discrimination by authorities.

8 months ago
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Malaysia festival nixed over gay kiss seeks $2.7mn from British band

The organiser of a Malaysian festival cancelled after a kiss between two male members of The 1975 is seeking US$2.7 million in damages from the British indie-rock band, its lawyer said Friday.

8 months ago
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Dua Lipa must face lawsuit claiming she copied 'Levitating'

The lawsuit, filed in March 2022, claimed that "Levitating" shared "compositional elements" with "Wiggle and Giggle All Night," most significantly by duplicating its opening melody.

8 months ago