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Thom Yorke of the United Kingdom group The Smile performs on Arena Stage at the Roskilde music festival in Roskilde, Denmark, on July 1, 2022.
Thom Yorke of the United Kingdom group The Smile performs on Arena Stage at the Roskilde music festival in Roskilde, Denmark, on July 1, 2022.
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Musicians Hindia, Arian13 criticize Thom Yorke over Palestine stance

While Yorke condemned the Israeli government, stating “Netanyahu and his crew of extremists are totally out of control and need to be stopped”, it was a later slide in the post that drew criticism from Indonesian musicians.

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‘Jumbo’ takes all-time box office record for Indonesian film: Report

Animated movie Jumbo claimed the top spot as the highest-ticket-selling Indonesian movie of all time on Sunday, selling around 10.07 million tickets within its 63-day theater run, according to local box office analyst Cinepoint.

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Bilal Indrajaya and the art of saying goodbye

In his EP, ‘Dua Dunia’, Bilal Indrajaya turns painful farewells into a tender work of art.

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Mike Tyson slams 'slave master' Hulu series for 'stealing' life story

Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson has accused an unauthorized television drama of stealing his life story.

2 years ago
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Seattle exhibit focuses on the philosophy of Bruce Lee

After a pandemic-induced delay, a permanent exhibition focused on Bruce Lee's philosophy is opening at the Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience in Seattle, the United States, with support of the Bruce Lee Foundation.

2 years ago
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Director Lars von Trier diagnosed with Parkinson's disease

Danish director Lars von Trier, 66, has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and will do limited promotion for his upcoming supernatural-TV-series Kingdom Exodus, his production company said on Monday.

2 years ago
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Purrfection: How video game ‘Stray’ transfixed cats

Featuring the adventure of a cat, video game Stray has sparked fasination among cat carers and their feline companions.

2 years ago
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Aussie pop pioneer and ‘Georgy Girl’ singer Durham dies, aged 79

Ethereal-voiced Australian pop-folk singer Judith Durham, who fronted hit 1960s group The Seekers, has died aged 79, the country's arts minister said on Saturday.

2 years ago
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'Bullet Train' speeds to top of North America box office

It was a "solid opening for an action thriller," said analyst David A. Gross, adding that the presence of lead star Brad Pitt "is going to ensure international success."

2 years ago
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Hindu nationalists push boycott of Bollywood 'Forrest Gump' remake

The call for boycott is the latest example of how Bollywood actors, particularly minority Muslims like Khan, are feeling increased pressure under Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Modi.

2 years ago
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Exclusive interview: New York band Interpol bares its DNA on new album

Interpol’s Sam Fogarino tells The Jakarta Post about the importance of trust during recording and the “quintessence” of the band's sound.

2 years ago
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Lady Gaga appears to confirm casting in 'Joker' sequel

Pop star and actress Lady Gaga appeared to confirm her casting in the upcoming motion picture sequel to the Oscar-winning psychological thriller "Joker" on Thursday by posting a musical teaser on Twitter.

2 years ago
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Lady Gaga dog robber sentenced to four years in US jail

A California, the United States, court on Wednesday sentenced one of three men charged in the armed robbery of Lady Gaga's dog walker, in which the singer's French bulldogs were stolen, to four years in prison.

2 years ago
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In Berlin, Rolling Stones end Sixty tour with tribute to Charlie Watts

The Rolling Stones wrapped up their 60th-anniversary tour on Wednesday in Germany with an emotional tribute to late drummer Charlie Watts.

2 years ago
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Directors ‘shocked’ by axing of US$90 million ‘Batgirl’ film

The directors of Batgirl said on Wednesday they were "shocked" that the US$90 million superhero film had been axed by the studio and would now not be released in any format.

2 years ago
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French firm putting the sport into e-sport

Players can hear, see and shoot their foes, but the field of battle is actually a vast warehouse north of Paris and they are moving in immersive worlds thanks to virtual reality (VR) headsets.

2 years ago
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Chrissy Teigen, John Legend announce pregnancy two years after miscarriage

Model Chrissy Teigen and her award-winning singer husband John Legend said that the couple is expecting another child, nearly two years after announcing her miscarriage.

2 years ago
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Directors 'shocked' by axing of $90m 'Batgirl' film

Warner Bros. Discovery announced they were shelving the movie adaptation of the DC Comics character, which was to star Leslie Grace in the title role, alongside Michael Keaton as Batman, preventing it from being seen in either theaters or on streaming platform HBO Max.

2 years ago
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Post-rock musician Reruntuh talks God and music 'worth fighting for'

The Jakarta-based musician has left his usually somber sound behind for a post-rock-influenced ambient album that addresses a higher power's redemptive touch.

2 years ago
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Beyonce to remove offensive lyric after disabled-community outcry

Beyonce will remove a derogatory term for disabled people from her new song "Heated”, a spokesperson said on Monday, after its use was condemned as offensive by campaigners.

2 years ago
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Beyonce to remove offensive lyric after disabled community outcry

Beyonce will remove a derogatory term for disabled people from her new song "Heated," a spokesperson said Monday, after its use was condemned as offensive by campaigners.

2 years ago
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BTS' J-Hope makes history on Lollapalooza festival stage

K-pop superstar J-Hope of BTS made history on Sunday as the closer at Chicago's annual Lollapalooza weekend, becoming the first South Korean act to headline a major US music festival.

2 years ago
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Nichelle Nichols, Uhura of ‘Star Trek’ fame, dies at 89

Nichelle Nichols, a groundbreaking Black actress who played communications officer Nyota Uhura with cool authority on the popular 1960s series Star Trek, has died at 89.

2 years ago
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Netflix sues creators of alleged 'Bridgerton' knockoff

Netflix Inc. on Friday sued the creators of an alleged unauthorized musical stage production of its popular period-drama Bridgerton, accusing them of copyright infringement after building demand for their knockoff on TikTok.

2 years ago
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Saudi women DJs go from hobbyists to headliners

Women DJs, an unthinkable phenomenon just a few years ago in the traditionally ultraconservative kingdom, are becoming a relatively common sight in its main cities.

2 years ago
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Nichelle Nichols, Uhura of 'Star Trek' fame, dies at 89

Nichelle Nichols, a groundbreaking Black actress who played communications officer Nyota Uhura with cool authority on the popular 1960s series "Star Trek," has died at 89.

2 years ago
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Will Smith posts emotional new apology for Oscars slap

Actor Will Smith has posted an emotional new apology for slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars earlier this year, revealing in a lengthy video clip that he has reached out to the comedian who was not yet "ready to talk”.

2 years ago
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Shakira wants day in Spanish court, rejects plea deal

Colombian-superstar Shakira rejected a plea deal on Spanish tax-fraud charges and wants to prove her innocence in court, her lawyers said on Wednesday.

2 years ago
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KUNTARI continues to stand out with new album

Bandung experimental act KUNTARI/Tesla Manaf tells the story behind his third studio album.

2 years ago
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Netflix back up after brief streaming outage

At its peak, there were more than 1,300 incidents of people reporting issues with Netflix, according to outage-tracking website Downdetector, which collates status reports from a number of sources in the United States.

2 years ago
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YouTuber Baim Wong apologizes for effort to trademark ‘Citayam Fashion Week’

After a barrage of backlash, YouTuber Baim Wong has withdrawn his application to trademark the name of the Jakarta fashion event.

2 years ago
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Festival Musikal Indonesia aims to be the country's center of world-class musicals

The first festival dedicated to Indonesian musicals aims to grow the country’s local musical industry scene. 

2 years ago
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Joni Mitchell wows with surprise set at Newport Folk Set

Joni Mitchell delivered her first full set in more than 20 years this weekend, surprising attendees at the Newport Folk Festival alongside country-star Brandi Carlile.

2 years ago