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Taylor Swift performs onstage for the opening night of “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour“ at State Farm Stadium on March 17, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona, the United States. The city of Glendale, Arizona was ceremonially renamed to Swift City for March 17-18 in honor of The Eras Tour.
Taylor Swift performs onstage for the opening night of “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour“ at State Farm Stadium on March 17, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona, the United States. The city of Glendale, Arizona was ceremonially renamed to Swift City for March 17-18 in honor of The Eras Tour.
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Taylor Swift says 'Showgirl' album reflects joy of recent tour

Swift appeared on the New Heights podcast hosted by her boyfriend, National Football League player Travis Kelce, and his brother, Jason Kelce. "Showgirl" will be released October 3, the singer said on the episode aired on Wednesday. 

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Taylor Swift announces 12th album for 'pre pre-order'

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KUNTARI’s new album ‘Mutu Beton’ digs traditional roots to pave new frontiers

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Indonesia's #MeToo: Film industry workers move to create safer ecosystem from within

Indonesian film workers have launched their own #MeToo campaign to eliminate sexual violence across the industry.

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Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher fundraiser for Ukraine refugees tops $6.8 million

Hollywood couple Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis have raised over US$6.8 million as of Friday, a day after setting up a GoFundMe page seeking humanitarian aid for Ukrainian refugees.

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'Katla': How Indonesia's 'Wordle' gave players a reason to stay connected

Katla is eliciting meaningful discussions over the Indonesian language, just like the game that inspired it, Wordle. The Jakarta Post talked to its founder and budding fans to understand how a word puzzle means so much more than just fun and games.

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Ed Sheeran in 'Shape of You' copyright dispute

"Shape of You", released 2017, was a huge hit for Sheeran, 31, and remains the most streamed-song ever on Spotify, with more than three billion streams. 

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Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar to headline Glastonbury

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Exclusive: Indie rock veteran Spoon talks Texas roots and sitting next to Satan

The Texas indie rock outfit put aside their synthesizers to make a straight-up rock 'n roll record that owes nothing to Eric Clapton. 

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‘Winning Time’ relives the LA Lakers’ Showtime era

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'Uncharted' again finds its way atop N.America box office

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Deaf drama 'CODA' wins top prize at SAG awards

CODA, a heartfelt indie drama about a struggling deaf family, won the top prize at the Screen Actors Guild awards Sunday, boosting its hopes for next month's Oscars.

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Exclusive: Slash talks Indonesian food, new album and the persistent power of guitar rock

Despite the current state of the music industry, iconic Guns ‘n Roses guitarist Slash believes guitar will continue to stay at the forefront. 

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Pattinson suits up for macabre new 'Batman'

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The 27-year-old singer-songwriter forges her own brand of electro-rock to create her most observant and defiant EP yet.

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NBA-Kobe Bryant card sells for $2 million

A Kobe Bryant card has sold for US$2 million, making it one of the highest selling basketball cards of all time, PWCC Marketplace said on Thursday.

3 years ago
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‘Attack on Titan’ storms Southeast Asia with Singapore exhibition

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Video game developers cash in on Africa's booming mobile market

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Grunge pioneer Mark Lanegan dies at 57

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City Pop: Soundtrack to Japan’s boom years goes viral

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Littlefingers brings jazz to future with gutsy debut album 'EUPHORIA'

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Tom Holland's 'Uncharted' tops box office with US$44 million debut

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Paul McCartney announces 14-date US tour, first live shows since 2019

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