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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'

Her online shop displayed blurred images of a record, CD and cassette tape overlaid with a glittery orange lock, explaining the album artwork would be "revealed at a later date."

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

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Imagine no possessions: Beatles memorabilia (virtually) up for auction

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Breakthrough artist Idgitaf addresses fear and adulthood with debut EP

With thought-provoking themes, young singer-songwriter Idgitaf soars into the limelight with her debut extended play record, Semoga Sembuh.

3 years ago
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Indie label Orange Cliff presents pandemic-style concert

As small-scale concerts start to come back amid the slow but sure vaccination rate, Jakarta-based record label Orange Cliff plans a concert titled Unfamiliar Dawn starring its roster of musicians in Bandung on Jan. 26.

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Evan Rachel Wood says Marilyn Manson raped her during video shoot

US actress Evan Rachel Wood has accused goth rocker Marilyn Manson of raping her on camera during the filming of a music video for his 2007 hit single "Heart-Shaped Glasses."

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On new album, Alt-J pokes fun at crypto market and talks possible Jakarta concert

Keyboardist Gus Unger-Hamilton talks about the award-winning British indie-rock band's first studio album in five years as "a product of the pandemic" and how COVID-19 restrictions have cast uncertainty over live tours.

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Fashion designer Thierry Mugler dies aged 73

French designer Thierry Mugler, who reigned over fashion in the 1980s and was as famous for his fantastical couture as for his blockbuster fashion shows, died on Sunday. He was 73.

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Plácido Domingo breaks silence over misconduct accusations

Spanish opera star Plácido Domingo addressed in a newspaper interview on Friday accusations about sexual harassment that emerged two years ago, telling El Mundo that he had done nothing wrong and regretted not speaking out sooner.

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'Spider-Man' swings into sixth place on all-time box office list

Spider-Man: No Way Home powered its way into sixth place on the all-time global box office list, as it returned to the top spot in North American theaters at the weekend.

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Candid Kanye film premieres at Sundance amid editing row

A new Kanye West documentary premiered at the Sundance film festival Sunday, just days after the rapper demanded that Netflix allow him to re-edit the final cut.

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Insider view: Will local music festivals make triumphant return this year?

The brief return of live, in-person concerts in late 2021 led some to speculate that the country will celebrate the return of music festivals this year, but others remain skeptical.

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Emma Thompson confronts nudity and ageing in Sundance sex worker comedy

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‘Immersive’ Princess Diana documentary opens Sundance

An "immersive" Princess Diana documentary offering an "origin story" for the British royal family's latest woes was among the opening night movies at the online Sundance film festival on Thursday.

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Netflix stung by slowing subscriber growth

Netflix reported cooling subscriber growth as fierce competition and the pandemic weigh heavy despite hits like Squid Game and Money Heist.

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Tearful Adele postpones Vegas shows for COVID-19 delays

A tearful and apologetic Adele postponed on Thursday a series of concerts in Las Vegas due to start on Friday, because half her crew was sick with COVID-19 and the pandemic had caused delivery delays.

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Prince Andrew quits social media as US sex assault case looms

Last week the prince has ceased using his HRH, or His Royal Highness, title, and has also given up honorary military titles bestowed by the Queen.

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'Hannibal' star Gaspard Ulliel dies at 37 after ski accident

French star Gaspard Ulliel, who played a young Hannibal Lecter and had a top role in a new Marvel TV series, died on Wednesday at 37 following a skiing accident, his family said.

3 years ago
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Beatles producer signed Fab Four because they were 'good people'

The Beatles producer George Martin signed the legendary rock band in its early days more for its four members' endearing personalities than for their music, he once revealed in a video posted on Twitter Wednesday by his son.

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Music’s Grammy Awards moved to April 3 in Las Vegas

The Grammy Awards ceremony honoring top performances in music has been rescheduled for April 3 in Las Vegas, the Recording Academy and broadcaster CBS said in a statement on Tuesday.

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Postponed Grammys move to Las Vegas, set for April 3

The Grammy music awards will be held in Las Vegas for the first time this April after being postponed because of the surge of Omicron-variant Covid-19 cases.

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Activision Blizzard: Troubled powerhouse in gaming world

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Celine Dion cancels N.America tour due to health troubles

Quebec superstar Celine Dion announced on Saturday she would not be able to perform the North America leg of her "Courage world tour," due to severe and persistent muscle spasms.

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South Korean leader hails K-pop impact on Mideast trip

K-pop stars have charmed the world and brought economic achievements, President Moon Jae-in said at Dubai's Expo in the United Arab Emirates, the first leg of a trip that will also take him to Saudi Arabia and Egypt.

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UK freezes BBC funding for two years

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Korean director takes on decades of generational trauma

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The Godfather Trilogy returns to limited theaters for 50th anniversary

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Gaza TV studio produces Hamas response to hit show "Fauda"

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