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Pokémon taps Happy Asmara and ‘dangdut’ for Indonesian cultural collaboration

Released on Tuesday on Happy Asmara’s official YouTube channel, the project marks Pokémon’s first collaboration with dangdut music. The song is also available on major streaming platforms.

3 days ago
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Island girls No Na join global rise of Southeast Asian music

A year after debuting with an American record label, the Indonesian girl group is riding a Southeast Asian wave that is pushing the region’s music onto the global stage. ...

6 days ago
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Rolling Stones announce July 10 release of new album 'Foreign Tongues'

The Rolling Stones will release a new album on July 10 named "Foreign Tongues," the legendary British rockers announced on Tuesday. ...

2 weeks ago

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Lata Mangeshkar, ‘Nightingale of India’, dies at 92

Bollywood superstar Lata Mangeshkar, known to millions as the "Nightingale of India" and a regular fixture on the country's airwaves for decades, died on Sunday morning at the age of 92.

4 years ago
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Riot-marred 1993 Jakarta Metallica concert now available for streaming

United States heavy metal band Metallica made a recording of its infamous April 11, 1993, show at Lebak Bulus Stadium in Jakarta, and it is now available for streaming as part of an online event called The Black Box.

4 years ago
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Charles praises Elizabeth's blessing for 'Queen Camilla' in jubilee tribute

The 95-year-old queen said it was her "sincere wish" that when the day comes, Camilla would be known as Queen Consort.

4 years ago
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Bandung sanctions Citylink mall for drawing Imlek crowds amid Omicron surge

Authorities have forcibly closed a major shopping mall in Bandung, West Java, for breaking COVID-19 rules over Chinese New Year.

4 years ago
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Kylie Jenner appears to announce birth of baby boy

Last year the 24-year-old entrepreneur said she was expecting a baby with her boyfriend, the rapper Travis Scott.

4 years ago
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Spotify CEO condemns Rogan over racial slurs, but won't silence him

"While I strongly condemn what Joe has said... I want to make one point very clear – I do not believe that silencing Joe is the answer," Ek said.

4 years ago
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'Moonfall' and the art of the disaster film cliche

He is back in cinemas next week with "Moonfall" starring Halle Berry, in which the moon starts to act rather strangely. 

4 years ago
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After 2017 boycott, Iranian director Farhadi ready for awards season

Iranian Oscar-winning director Asghar Farhadi is prepared to enjoy awards season this time around if his shortlisted film A Hero makes it to the final five when the Oscar nominations are announced next week.

4 years ago
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‘Grand Theft Auto’ game maker says new edition in development

The maker of the notorious Grand Theft Auto video game franchise announced Friday that a new edition was under development, confirming long-bubbling speculation.

4 years ago
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The pianist who escaped a sect and topped the charts

From a violent French sect to living on the streets of Los Angeles and to the top of the music charts, pianist Riopy's incredible journey is the epitome of the idea that music can save your life.

4 years ago
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Bob Marley's daughter and grandson open London exhibition on reggae star

Bob Marley's daughter and grandson on Wednesday visited an exhibition that opened in London telling the life story of the late Jamaican reggae singer.

4 years ago
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Indonesian music stars share their most anticipated music of 2022

Danilla, Dipha Barus, WSATCC, Kunto Aji and more tell us what they’re excited about this year.

4 years ago
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Wordle buyout by New York Times draws backlash from fans

Announcing on Monday that it had bought Wordle for an undisclosed price in the low seven figures, the Times said the game would "initially" remain free for existing and new players.

4 years ago
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‘Necessary evil’: Some artists can’t quit Spotify

After music legends Neil Young and Joni Mitchell quit Spotify over a COVID-19 misinformation row, some lesser-known artists have said they simply couldn't afford to leave the world's largest music streamer, despite their concerns.

4 years ago
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Whoopi Goldberg suspended from 'The View' over Holocaust remarks

The 66-year-old Goldberg commented that the Holocaust was "not about race."

4 years ago
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‘Be prepared’: Singer Frank Turner on music’s mental toll

British singer-songwriter Frank Turner has had a long and hugely successful career as a punk-folk star. 

4 years ago
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Beauty pageants ‘devastated’ by suicide of Miss USA 2019

Organizers of the Miss USA and Miss Universe pageants said Monday they were "devastated" by the suicide a day earlier of former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst, who had often spoken out about stress and mental health.

4 years ago
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Experimental musician Kuntari suffers for his art, literally

Chaos, nu metal memories and bruised lips. This is the story behind The Jakarta Post’s pick for 2021 Album of the Year.

4 years ago
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'Spider-Man' stays aloft to lead North America box office

The Sony/Marvel superhero film, with Tom Holland as the popular web-slinger, took in an estimated $11 million for the Friday-through-Sunday period, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported. The movie has now led the domestic box office in six of its seven weekends out.

4 years ago
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China's 'Fight Club' ending closer to original book: author

The new ending to the Chinese release of "Fight Club" in which the authorities win is actually closer to the original book, the author has said.

4 years ago
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Singer Chris Brown sued in US for rape

Singer Chris Brown is being sued for rape in California, with his alleged victim claiming he drugged her and attacked her on a yacht at rap mogul Diddy's Florida home.

4 years ago
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Joni Mitchell removes music from Spotify over vaccine misinformation

Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell has announced that she will remove her music from Spotify, following the lead of Neil Young in protesting the popular streaming service giving voice to misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines.

4 years ago
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From ‘Bel Air’ to Tolkien, streamers lean on remakes

In the desperate competition for eyeballs, streaming giants are taking a page out of Hollywood's playbook and rifling through the cupboards for recognizable brands to recycle for a new generation. 

4 years ago
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When dragons and mermaids meet for Chinese New Year

As Chinese New Year draws nearer, a fabled love bridge and two mythical creatures enliven the festive air at the Jakarta Aquarium & Safari (JAQS) in Neo Soho Mall, West Jakarta.

4 years ago
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‘Dune’, ‘Licorice Pizza’ and ‘West Side Story’ top Hollywood guild norms

Sci-fi epic Dune, coming-of-age drama Licorice Pizza and musical remake West Side Story received major boosts in Hollywood's awards season race Thursday as several of the film industry's top guilds unveiled their nominees.

4 years ago
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Emo-tional memories: How a popular 2000s music genre shaped millennials

Gut-wrenching love affairs and embarrassing hairstyles. Millennials who grew up in the 2000s weighed in on how their teenage "emo" years influenced their adulthood.

4 years ago
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UK watchdog launches music streaming investigation

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) had said in October that it planned an investigation into a sector dominated by the likes of Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon and Alphabet-owned YouTube.

4 years ago
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Bob Dylan sold entire recording catalog to Sony

Bob Dylan sold his entire back catalog of recorded music along with "the rights to multiple future new releases" to Sony Music Entertainment, the company announced on Monday.

4 years ago
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Disney claims 'different approach' in Snow White remake after criticism

The Walt Disney Company says it is "taking a different approach" for its upcoming live-action remake of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, following criticism from actor Peter Dinklage.

4 years ago
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Spotify removes Neil Young’s music after Rogan ultimatum

Neil Young has made good on his vow to have his music removed from Spotify after demanding that the streaming service choose between him and Joe Rogan, the controversial podcaster accused of disinformation.

4 years ago
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