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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.

2 days ago
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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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Banal but never boring: The Jansen redefine its punk rock sound

The Jansen’s new album “Banal Semakin Binal” is an anthem-filled melodic punk album that speaks about the mundanity of everyday life but is never boring. 

2 years ago
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Paddington tributes to queen prove too much to 'bear'

The beloved children's book character is omnipresent among the thousands of bouquets outside the palace, thanks largely to a video of the queen drinking tea with the bear for her Platinum Jubilee.

2 years ago
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'Ted Lasso' wins Emmy for best comedy series

"Ted Lasso" scooped the Emmy for outstanding comedy series at a star-studded awards ceremony in Los Angeles on Monday. 

2 years ago
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Lee Jung-jae wins best drama actor Emmy for 'Squid Game'

He bested a crowded field: Jason Bateman for "Ozark," Brian Cox as the patriarch and Jeremy Strong as his son in "Succession," Bob Odenkirk for "Better Call Saul," and Adam Scott for "Severance."

2 years ago
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FLAVS 2022 celebrates Indonesian hip hop, R&B and soul

Indonesia's first festival to feature hip hop, R&B and soul artists took over Jakarta's iconic sports complex with its third edition.

2 years ago
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Styles stokes sexuality debate with ‘My Policeman’ premiere in Toronto

Pop-superstar Harry Styles discussed the complexities of sexuality and said he found the closeted gay man he plays in 1950s drama My Policeman depressing, as his latest movie premiered at the Toronto film festival on Sunday.

2 years ago
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‘Squid Game’ to compete for Emmys history

Hundreds have entered, but only one can triumph: South Korea's Squid Game will make a play for Emmys history on Monday as it aims to become the first foreign-language television show to win top honors for best drama.

2 years ago
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Cate Blanchett nabs second best actress at Venice

Considered one of the greatest actresses of her generation, Cate Blanchett won the best actress award in Venice for a second time on Saturday.

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Netflix suspends 'The Crown' filming after death of Queen Elizabeth

The acclaimed show is currently filming its sixth season, having charted the late monarch's life through multiple decades over the course of its previous seasons.

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Toronto Film Festival kicks off with screening of 'The Swimmers'

The stars and real-life inspiration for the film The Swimmers strutted along the red carpet Thursday to open the 47thannual Toronto International Film Festival -- the first in-person version of Toronto's celebration of film since the pandemic.

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Gay family joins Peppa Pig

Children's TV show Peppa Pig now features a lesbian couple among its much-loved cast of characters, in a development hailed by rights campaigners.

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George Clooney, Julia Roberts reunite for first rom-com set in Bali

The duo play David and Georgia, who put their differences aside and join forces to stop their daughter Lily from marrying someone she has recently met on a graduation trip to Bali. 

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Hugh Jackman says ‘The Son’ changed his view on parenting

Hugh Jackman has said that playing the role of a father to a depressed teenager in The Son, which premiered in Venice on Wednesday, made him rethink his entire approach to parenting.

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Justin Bieber suspends tour dates to prioritize health

Pop Singer Justin Bieber said Tuesday he would take a break from his rescheduled Justice World Tour due to mental and physical health issues.

2 years ago
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Gender identity gets starring role at Venice Film Festival

Transgender issues have taken center stage at the Venice Film Festival this year, with Italian director Emanuele Crialese even using the platform to reveal he was born a woman as he presented his new film starring Penelope Cruz. 

2 years ago
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Russia sanctions Ben Stiller and Sean Penn over Ukraine support

Russia hit Hollywood stars Ben Stiller and Sean Penn with sanctions on Monday in response to their public criticism of Moscow's war on Ukraine.

2 years ago
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Bandung collective strives for a more-sustainable music scene

Bandung-based collective Liga Musik Nasional talks about its humble beginnings, crowd surfing with ‘ghosts’ and familial bond.

2 years ago
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The Weeknd cancels concert in California mid-performance, says he lost his voice

Canadian pop singer The Weeknd cut short a concert in California on Saturday after he lost his voice mid-performance.

2 years ago
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'Squid Game' grabs early Emmy awards, setting up drama battle

Lee You-mi won the accolade for guest drama actress at the Creative Arts Emmys for playing Ji Young, a young woman forced to compete in a risky quest for riches after she is freed from prison in the dystopian Netflix Inc series. 

2 years ago
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How GHOSTY'S COMIC went from adolescent doodles to viral satire phenomenon

With more than 88 million online views and 316,000 followers across social media platforms, GHOSTY'S COMIC is the little satirical engine that could.

2 years ago
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K-pop, K-drama… K-art. Frieze fair lands in Seoul

The art world landed in Seoul this week for the inaugural edition of Frieze in Asia, as the vibrant South Korean capital looks to position itself as the region's next art hub.

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Actress Jane Fonda says she has cancer

United States actress and activist Jane Fonda announced Friday that she has cancer, and has begun chemotherapy in her battle against the disease.

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'Lord of the Rings' prequel is Amazon Prime Video's biggest premiere

With this flagship production that started streaming Friday, Prime Video aims to counter the lure of HBO and its prequel to the hit series "Game of Thrones", "House of the Dragon", which began airing on August 21. 

2 years ago
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Conquering the world: Experimental duo Senyawa talks braving a 45-date international tour

Yogyakarta experimental duo Senyawa had 45 tightly-scheduled performances across 20 countries in Europe within the span of two months.

2 years ago
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Nirvana wins dismissal of 'Nevermind' naked baby's lawsuit

Nirvana has won the dismissal of a lawsuit by a man who claimed his depiction as a naked four-month-old baby on the cover of the band's seminal 1991 album "Nevermind" was child pornography.

2 years ago
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Barack Obama: president, Nobel laureate, and now an Emmy winner

The former two-term US president had already won a pair of Grammy Awards -- for audio versions of his memoirs "The Audacity of Hope" and "Dreams from My Father" -- so he now only needs an Oscar and a Tony to complete the estimable EGOT.

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Timothee Chalamet hungry for blood in Venice

Fast becoming the defining Gen Z film star, Timothee Chalamet is testing the stomachs of his fans with a bone-crunching "cannibal romance" that premiered in Venice on Friday. 

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Director Andibachtiar Yusuf dropped from Paragon Pictures following violence allegation

Director Andibachtiar Yusuf has been dropped from Paragon Pictures and the Indonesian directors association after an alleged victim of his violent behavior spoke up online.

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‘Cosmoss’: Supermodel Kate Moss launches wellness brand

British supermodel Kate Moss on Thursday launched a website selling her own beauty and lifestyle products called Cosmoss, becoming the latest star to venture into branded e-commerce.

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Korea’s Netflix hit ‘Extraordinary Attorney Woo’ sparks autism debate

Netflix’s hit K-drama about a high-functioning autistic lawyer is prompting soul-searching in South Korea, where some on the spectrum say they can feel invisible.

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