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K-pop kings BTS stun Seoul in '2.0' comeback concert

The comeback concert had as its backdrop the historic Gyeongbokgung royal palace — fitting for the "Kings of K-pop" — with thousands of fans from South Korea and abroad singing along.

2 weeks ago
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BTS releases new album ahead of comeback mega-gig

K-pop megastars BTS released a new album Friday billed as reflecting the maturing boy band's Korean roots and identity, as buzz built ahead of their open-air comeback concert in the heart of Seoul. ...

2 weeks ago
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'One Battle After Another' dominates Oscars

Director Paul Thomas Anderson personally won three Oscars, the first of his career, for his political thriller that tackles the hot-button issues of immigration raids and white supremacy. ...

2 weeks ago

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75th Cannes film fest ready to party as COVID-19 rules end

The last touches were being laid in Cannes, France, on Monday for the 75th-anniversary edition of the world's leading film festival, promising a return to its full glitz. 

3 years ago
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75th Cannes film fest ready to party as Covid rules end

The last touches were being laid in Cannes for the 75th anniversary edition of the world's leading film festival, promising a return to its full glitz.

3 years ago
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'Panggil Aku Gombloh’ unearths the legendary musician’s loves and dreams

A series of new monologues tells the story of Gombloh, an Indonesian musical icon.

3 years ago
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Brazilian director Breno Silveira dies on set

Brazilian director Breno Silveira, an award-winning veteran of the international film festival circuit, died on Saturday after suffering a heart attack on the set of his latest movie, his production company and media reports said.

3 years ago
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In new album, Kendrick Lamar delivers introspection and biting social critique

His long-anticipated fifth studio album "Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers" was released to streaming services overnight, and sees Lamar deliver raw self-reflection set against cutting social criticism.

3 years ago
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Folk rappers from Ukraine win Eurovision in musical morale boost

Kalush Orchestra beat out 24 competitors in the finale of the world's biggest live music event with "Stefania", a rap lullaby combining Ukrainian folk and modern hip-hop rhythms from an energetic, breakdancing band.

3 years ago
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Cannes to show film by director killed in Ukraine

The final film by Lithuanian director Mantas Kvedaravicius, who was killed by Russian forces in Ukraine last month, would be shown at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, organizers said on Thursday.

3 years ago
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Disney profit slips but streaming TV subscribers jump

Disney said its profit slipped in the recently ended quarter but its television streaming service and parks were booming.

3 years ago
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'Star Wars' ship, Elvis suit among film items headed for auction

From a Star Wars X-Wing spacecraft model to a Thor hammer, a treasure trove of entertainment memorabilia from much-loved movies is going up for auction in Hollywood next month.

3 years ago
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Winning MIFF vertical films lend new angles to religiosity in Indonesia

With fresh ideas and a more down-to-earth approach, short vertical films are getting their message across to a wider audience on social platforms, as shown by the winning entries of the MIFF vertical movie competition.

3 years ago
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Franz Ferdinand’s Alex Kapranos talks ‘intense’ Indonesian food and rock’s cyclical nature

After the release of its greatest-hits album, Franz Ferdinand front man Alex Kapranos is eager to move onward and perhaps, every once in a while, look back.

3 years ago
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New Kendrick Lamar music video drops ahead of album release

Kendrick Lamar surprised fans overnight on Sunday by dropping a new track and music video ahead of his expected album release later this week.

3 years ago
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'Strange Loop' and Michael Jackson musical lead Tony nominations

In the musical A Strange Loop, the story of a black gay man and his mental struggles as an artist landed a leading 11 Tony nominations on Monday as Broadway prepared to honor its first season following a long pandemic shutdown.

3 years ago
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Huge opening for 'Doctor Strange' gives Hollywood a boost

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness enjoyed a blockbuster opening over the weekend, taking in an estimated $185 million.

3 years ago
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Ncuti Gatwa named first Black actor to take on leading 'Doctor Who' role

Ncuti Gatwa, known for his role in popular series Sex Education will be the first Black actor to play the leading role in the cult BBC sci-fi series, Doctor Who.

3 years ago
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U2's Bono puts on 'freedom' show in Kyiv metro

From the platform of a Kyiv metro station, the 61-year-old rock icon belted out U2 classics "Sunday Bloody Sunday", "Desire" and "With or without you". 

3 years ago
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‘Brain training’: the new frontier for e-sports

The days of playing your favorite game for hours at a time to stay competitive in e-sports are gone, with gamers now focusing on brain development, if one leading team is to be believed.

3 years ago
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Acclaimed comic book artist George Perez dies, aged 67

George Perez, an acclaimed comic book artist and writer known for his influential work on such superhero titles as the Avengers, Wonder Woman and the Teen Titans, has died, Marvel and DC Comics announced.

3 years ago
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Acclaimed director Lanthimos back to basics in Greece return

Leaning back in a purple lounge chair, Greek arthouse director Yorgos Lanthimos considers what kind of movie he might take on next.

3 years ago
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Behind the veil: The double life of Pakistan rapper Eva B

Pakistan's breakthrough rapper Eva B has racked up millions of views online, but walking through the labyrinthine streets of her Karachi neighborhood, she is anonymous. 

3 years ago
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Stone in new silent film by Greek director Lanthimos

American actress Emma Stone and Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos have teamed up once again for a new, short silent film shot on a Greek island in black and white.

3 years ago
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Freestyle skier Gu representing China to ‘inspire more girls’

Eileen Gu did not expect the level of controversy that resulted from her choosing to represent China rather than the United States at the Beijing Olympics, she said on Wednesday.

3 years ago
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Brussels bronze for Hollywood’s Hepburn

Fans of Audrey Hepburn will have an elegant landmark to visit in her native Brussels, at a park opened in her honor on Wednesday near the house where she was born in the Belgian capital.

3 years ago
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Duran Duran, Eminem, Dolly Parton among 2022 Rock Hall inductees

Rapper Eminem, 1980s new wave band Duran Duran and country music legend Dolly Parton are among the performers who will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year, organizers said on Wednesday.

3 years ago
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Is actor Chicco Kurniawan Indonesia’s next hearthrob?

Humble beginnings, industry recognition and YouTube-approved charm — Chicco Kurniawan has not let his abusive childhood stop him from rising in the ranks of local movie stars.

3 years ago
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Comedian Dave Chappelle attacked during Hollywood Bowl show

The comedian was finishing a set during the "Netflix Is A Joke" comedy festival at the Hollywood Bowl on Tuesday night when a man from the  audience climbed on stage and rushed at him.

3 years ago
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Johnny Depp was to have earned $22.5 million for 'Pirates' 6

Jack Whigham, testifying on behalf of Depp at the celebrity couple's high-profile defamation trial in Virginia, said the Post op-ed was "catastrophic" for Depp's Hollywood career.

3 years ago
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Health woes force Celine Dion to postpone Europe tour

Canadian superstar Celine Dion announced the postponement until 2023 of European concert dates for her "Courage World Tour," citing a persistent health issue.

3 years ago
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Can movie theaters save Netflix? 'Door is open,' says trade group boss

With box offices bouncing back from the Covid-19 pandemic, movie theaters could help Netflix adapt to an uncertain future.

3 years ago
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Olivia Wilde served legal papers live on stage

When Olivia Wilde was handed a mysterious envelope onstage midway through her presentation before a packed Las Vegas audience on Tuesday, many assumed it was a set-up for an elaborate joke.

3 years ago
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