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In this file photo taken on May 14, 1988 singer Robert Plant (L) and guitarist Jimmy Page perform during a Led Zeppelin reunion concert at Madison Square Garden in New York. Led Zeppelin found itself winding on down the legal road again on September 29, 2018 after a US appeals court ordered a new trial over claims the rockers copied part of
In this file photo taken on May 14, 1988 singer Robert Plant (L) and guitarist Jimmy Page perform during a Led Zeppelin reunion concert at Madison Square Garden in New York. Led Zeppelin found itself winding on down the legal road again on September 29, 2018 after a US appeals court ordered a new trial over claims the rockers copied part of
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Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page sued by composer of 'Dazed and Confused'

Its epic guitar riffs and complex drum work made the song an enduring show stopper for one of the most influential groups of the 1970s.

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'Winter is Coming' concert by Amadeus and Tokyo Symphony enchants Jakarta

Under the watchful eye of depictions of classical music’s greats on the walls of the concert hall, including Mozart, Bach, Handel, Schubert, Rachmaninoff et al, the combined orchestras served a splendid repast.

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Gunpowder and unspoken tension set Mouly Surya's 'Perang Kota' ablaze

Director-writer Mouly Surya and actor Jerome Kurnia discuss their theatrical adaptation of the Mochtar Lubis classic and why complicated people make an "interesting" cinematic experience.

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

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

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Actress Jane Fonda says she has cancer

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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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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

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Tencent buys stake in Japanese gaming firm behind ‘Elden Ring’

Chinese gaming giant Tencent had bought a minority stake in Japanese game developer FromSoftware, the Tokyo-based developer of the smash-hit fantasy title Elden Ring said on Wednesday.

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Amazon to unveil its $1bn bet with 'Lord of the Rings' prequel launch

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, out Friday globally on Prime Video, aims to tap into the huge and enduring appeal of works still regularly voted the world's best-loved novels of all time.

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South Korean Netflix hit 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo' sparks autism debate

A hit Netflix 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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Bollywood broken? Movie moguls' spell over India fades

Bollywood may be broken, and it has itself to blame.

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Tencent buys stake in Japanese gaming firm behind Elden Ring

Chinese gaming giant Tencent has bought a minority stake in Japanese game developer FromSoftware, maker of the smash-hit fantasy title Elden Ring.

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Venice film fest launches with Adam Driver 'toxic event'

The Venice Film Festival kicked off on Wednesday with Adam Driver starring in a topical opening film about a deadly health crisis, misinformation and prescription drugs.

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Love and monsters: Oliver Sim of The xx sheds his fear and shame in solo debut

From croons of loneliness to the reveal of his HIV status, The xx’s Oliver Sim opens the drapes to his soul in a “joyful” solo debut album.

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Turkey moves pop star from jail to house arrest

An Istanbul court Monday moved one of Turkey's biggest pop stars from jail to house arrest pending trial on charges of "inciting hatred" by making a joke about religious schools.

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Pop duo OKAAY overcomes sadness with joyful philosophy

The pop duo's debut album Together We Are OKAAY is a call for dance and joy despite life's continued struggles and pandemic-related blues.

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A 'Mega' Bollywood concert is coming to Jakarta

Famed Bollywood artists are coming to Jakarta for a big concert on Sept. 3. 

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'Mencuri Raden Saleh' review: The Gen-Z caper is a campy, flawed romp

The heist flick, starring Iqbaal Ramadhan, Angga Yunanda and Rachel Amanda, could have become a landmark moment the Indonesian film industry desperately needs. Unfortunately, its director's less-compelling cinematic habit still lingers.

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Chalamet, Styles, Armas: Next-gen stars to light up Venice film fest

Timothee Chalamet as a love-sick cannibal, Harry Styles in his first leading role, Ana de Armas as Marilyn Monroe: A new generation of stars steps into the spotlight when the Venice Film Festival kicks off on Wednesday.

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‘Star Trek’ actress Nichelle Nichols’ ashes to head into solar orbit

The late actress Nichelle Nichols, best known as Lieutenant Uhura on Star Trek, will become the latest member of the 1960s television series to be memorialized by having some of her earthly remains flown into space.

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Gabber Modus Operandi cancels tour following sexual violence allegations

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With Elton John, Britney Spears releases first new song since 2016

Britney Spears released her first new song in six years on Friday with the debut of "Hold Me Closer", a duet with British music legend Elton John.

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Sundance Asia presents first offline 2022 festival in Jakarta

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Asian sentiments matter most for director Kamila Andini in ‘Before, Now & Then’

In a special screening of her feature film Before, Now & Then (Nana), the cast and crew spoke of the struggle its female characters face.

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Label drops virtual rapper over stereotype accusations

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