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‘Pangku’: Reza Rahadian’s tender take on motherhood and realism
In his cinematic directorial debut, Reza’s Pangku journeys through the rocky terrain of motherhood with steady grace, steering clear of histrionics.
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New compilation celebrates the music of Francophile Igor Tamerlan
A new compilation expected in early 2026 is set to be the first retrospective on the late musician, who might have been a fish out of water in the local scene due to his pioneering style, both musically and technically. ...
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Japan reunion gig strikes chord with new generation of Oasis fans
The band’s long-awaited return to the country ignited nostalgia and newfound devotion alike, uniting thousands of veteran fans and Gen Z streamers in one electrifying night at Tokyo Dome. ...
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Stars roll dice for Grammys gold as Vegas hosts music's best
The music world's A-listers will hit Las Vegas on Sunday for the Grammy Awards, where pop's chart-toppers along with jazzman Jon Batiste will compete for the industry's most coveted trophies.
3 years ago
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Key nominees for the 2022 Grammy Awards
Jazzman and bandleader Jon Batiste leads the pack with 11 nominations, followed by Justin Bieber, H.E.R. and Doja Cat with eight. Billie Eilish and Olivia Rodrigo each nabbed seven.
3 years ago
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Artists hail revolutionary Joni Mitchell at pre-Grammy gala
Music's legends and hitmakers turned out Friday to honor Joni Mitchell - the Canadian-born folk icon behind classics including "A Case Of You" - at a charity gala ahead of the Grammys that featured moving tributes and glassy eyes.
3 years ago
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Razzies rescind 'award' poking fun at Bruce Willis
The Razzies on Thursday rescinded the satirical award they had created that poked fun at Bruce Willis for his body of work in 2021, after his family announced he was retiring from acting due to the cognitive disorder aphasia.
3 years ago
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Jon Batiste: Jazz master leads 2022 Grammy pack
This year's Grammys shortlists feature a number of bona fide pop megastars including Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, Billie Eilish and overnight sensation Olivia Rodrigo. And then there is ... Jon Batiste.
3 years ago
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Grammys are anyone's game as music's A-listers descend on Vegas
The top names in music will gather Sunday to honor their own at the Grammys, now in its 64th edition, with pop juggernauts joining jazzman Jon Batiste as the leading nominees.
3 years ago
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Police offered to arrest Will Smith, Oscars producer says
The authorities did take not any action because Rock declined to press charges, producer Will Packer said, echoing what a police spokesperson said on Sunday.
3 years ago
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Action hero Bruce Willis to retire due to illness
Action hero Bruce Willis, star of the Die Hard franchise, is retiring from acting after developing a cognitive illness, his family announced on Wednesday.
3 years ago
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Will Smith refused to leave Oscars after Rock slap: Academy
Will Smith refused to leave the Oscars ceremony after attacking comedian Chris Rock, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences revealed Wednesday, as it began disciplinary action against the mega star.
3 years ago
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Hair loss: Women speak of pain of going bald
Hair loss among women is painful, depressing and embarrassing, according to Jada Pinkett Smith and other celebrities who have gone public with their feelings.
3 years ago
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Chris Rock 'still processing' slap by Will Smith at Oscars
"How was YOUR weekend?" Rock asked on Wednesday night of a sold-out crowd at Boston's Wilbur Theatre. He made it clear from the onset he did not plan to address the Oscars incident at length.
3 years ago
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Jada Pinkett Smith breaks silence after Oscars slap
"This is a season for healing and I'm here for it," she wrote in a post that had been liked more than 65,000 times within the first couple of hours.
3 years ago
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Foo Fighters cancel tour after Taylor Hawkins death
Hawkins, the 50-year-old drummer for the Grammy award-winning rock group, died over the weekend in a hotel in Bogota shortly before the band was set to perform at the Festival Estereo Picnic on the city's outskirts.
3 years ago
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Joyland Bali 2022 marks major return for music festival
Excitement for the three-day event shows how much live music has been missed.
3 years ago
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Will Smith apologizes to Chris Rock over Oscars slap
Smith -- who was named best actor on the night -- marched onto stage during the glitzy Hollywood ceremony and hit Rock over a joke about wife Jada Pinkett Smith's hair.
3 years ago
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"Assault is never the answer": Celebrities react to Will Smith's violent outburst
Below are some of the reactions from celebrities on social media.
3 years ago
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Oscars organizer says it does not condone violence
"The Academy does not condone violence of any form," the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences tweeted following the ceremony.
3 years ago
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Jane Campion wins best director Oscar for 'Power of the Dog'
The New Zealand native joins Kathryn Bigelow and Chloe Zhao as the only women to have received the honor for directing.
3 years ago
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'CODA' wins best picture in a streaming first at the Oscars
"CODA" was released by Apple TV+, which beat Netflix's contender "The Power of the Dog" and other entries from traditional Hollywood studios.
3 years ago
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Will Smith slaps Chris Rock in viral Oscars moment
Rock, presenting the best documentary prize with a short comedy routine, had cracked a joke comparing Jada Pinkett Smith's tightly cropped hair to Demi Moore's appearance in the film "G.I. Jane" and suggesting she appear in a sequel.
3 years ago
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Will Smith wins best actor Oscar for 'King Richard'
"Richard Williams was a fierce defender of his family," Smith said through tears.
3 years ago
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LeBron James gets Razzies for ‘Space Jam’ sequel
When LeBron James stepped into Michael Jordan's giant shoes for Space Jam 2: A New Legacy, a Razzie probably wasn’t the movie award he had in mind.
3 years ago
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Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins used marijuana, opioids before death: Investigators
Preliminary toxicology tests found that Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins had marijuana, opioids and other drugs in his system before he died, Colombian investigators said Saturday.
3 years ago
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Foo Fighters’ Taylor Hawkins dies at 50
Taylor Hawkins, drummer of United States rock band Foo Fighters, has died aged 50, according to an official statement released by the band on Saturday.
3 years ago
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New York exhibition showcases over 600 'Star Wars' collectable items
The Star Wars universe has gone to New York City in an exhibition "by the fans, for the fans" of the hugely successful sci-fi saga.
3 years ago
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Elton John: Still standing at 75
British pop superstar Elton John turned 75 on Friday, but vowed to keep making music, even as he tours the world for the final time.
3 years ago
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Justin Bieber to hold a concert in Indonesia in November
Justin Bieber will hold a concert in Indonesia as part of his Justice World Tour on Nov. 3, at Stadion Madya, Gelora Bung Karno in Jakarta.
3 years ago
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Sean Penn signs deal to help Ukraine refugees
United States actor and director Sean Penn signed on Wednesday an agreement on behalf of his CORE Foundation to provide help to Ukrainian refugees in Poland.
3 years ago
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David Beckham hands over Instagram account to Kharkiv doctor
Former England soccer captain David Beckham handed over his Instagram account on Sunday to a doctor helping women give birth in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv.
3 years ago
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How Spanish cinema hit the big time
With a Golden Bear for Spanish director Carla Simon and four compatriots nominated for Oscars, Spanish cinema has now begun to captivate a global audience.
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- High school student Gracelyn Atmadja contributes to pioneering battery technology research
- China readies Shenzhou mission ahead of schedule after spacecraft damage
- ‘Pangku’: Reza Rahadian’s tender take on motherhood and realism
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- The best climate solution for Indonesia lies with its people
- Iran's first woman orchestra conductor inspires
- High school student Gracelyn Atmadja contributes to pioneering battery technology research
- China readies Shenzhou mission ahead of schedule after spacecraft damage
- ‘Pangku’: Reza Rahadian’s tender take on motherhood and realism
- Hong Kong's Thresholds illuminates Indonesian women artists
- Kelas Jurnalis Cilik: Capturing young imaginations
- World falling far behind deforestation goals with farms and fires driving loss
