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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.

3 days ago
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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. ...

6 days ago
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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. ...

1 week ago

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Billie Eilish wins Song of the Year Grammy for 'What Was I Made For?'

"What Was I Made For?" won the prize over tunes from Taylor Swift, Lana Del Rey and top nominee SZA, as well as another "Barbie" song by Dua Lipa.

1 year ago
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SZA and Taylor Swift win Grammys

Legend Tracy Chapman delivered a moving rendition of her 1988 classic "Fast Car" with country star Luke Combs, who found streaming success with a cover of the track.

1 year ago
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TikTok pulls Taylor Swift, Weeknd in rights feud

All recorded music licensed to Universal Music Group has been removed from TikTok's music library since Thursday, and all videos containing music licensed by Universal have been muted.

1 year ago
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Universal Music warns it will pull songs from TikTok

In an open letter, Universal accused TikTok of "trying to build a music-based business, without paying fair value for the music."

1 year ago
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Varuna unveiled: Exploring underwater marvels and culinary delights at Taman Safari Bali

Taman Safari Bali introduces a new dining experience, the Varuna underwater theatrical dining venue where diners can enjoy their meal while watching divers perform an underwater show.

1 year ago
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Paris names street after David Bowie

"Rue David Bowie" was officially inaugurated in the capital's 13th district on the left bank of the city.

1 year ago
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Golden Disc Awards captivates K-pop fans in Jakarta debut

SEVENTEEN won the Album of the Year that evening for its 2023 extended play album entitled FML, which sold a record-breaking 6.2 million copies.

1 year ago
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French screen legend Alain Delon in 'weakened' state

Concern has grown about Delon's health after the family published a picture of a Christmas Eve dinner showing the actor, who has been rarely seen in public in recent years, looking thin and weak.

1 year ago
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Mickey Mouse horror films announced as Disney copyright expires

"Steamboat Willie," the first Disney movie to feature Mickey, entered the public domain under US law on Monday, 95 years on from its initial release.

1 year ago
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With '13 Bombs in Jakarta', Angga Dwimas Sasongko pursues a bigger, bolder action odyssey

Film director Angga Dwimas Sasongko and actors Ganindra Bimo and Putri Ayudya had an in-depth conversation with The Jakarta Post as they teased their upcoming action film.

1 year ago
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Ready for it? Taylor Swift ruled pop culture in 2023. She will dominate again in 2024

For 2024, the Swift Effect will spread around the world as her tour hits Asia, Australia, Europe and Canada.

1 year ago
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Actor Matthew Perry died from 'acute effects of ketamine'

The report from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner came nearly seven weeks after Perry, 54, who publicly acknowledged decades of drug and alcohol abuse, was found by his live-in assistant floating face down and lifeless in the jacuzzi of his Los Angeles home.

1 year ago
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Fresh start or 'unseemly' stunt? New-look Golden Globes to unveil noms

With new owners, a change of TV network and a radically overhauled membership, the Golden Globes will hope for a clean break from years of notoriety as they unveil nominations on Monday for this year's best in film and television.

1 year ago
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Gaza and Instagram make an explosive mix in Hollywood

Israeli actress Gal Gadot, best known for starring in "Wonder Woman", has expressed unyielding support for her country since October 7, when Hamas fighters burst out of Gaza, killing about 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and taking around 240 hostage, according to Israeli officials.

1 year ago
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Taylor Swift named Time person of the year

Swift has smashed industry records this year with both her tour and the film of the globetrotting musical cavalcade that is estimated to bring in almost US$2 billion of revenue as her adoring fans flock to see her in the flesh.

1 year ago
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All Blackpink members renew contracts with label YG

YG announced on Wednesday that all members – Jennie, Lisa, Jisoo and Rose – had renewed their contracts with the company for "group activities".

1 year ago
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Interpol’s Daniel Kessler talks films, 2000s NYC bands and former bandmate Carlos D

After 20 years of music writing and performing, Interpol guitarist Daniel Kessler still taps into movies, mostly classics, as inspiration for new song writing. And no, the band is not going to stop anytime soon.

1 year ago
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Grand Theft Auto: built for the long haul

It has been a decade since GTA V hit the streets and Rockstar's earlier-than-expected release of the first trailer of the game's sequel sent fans into an ecstatic online frenzy.

1 year ago
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Millennials shower in nostalgia and rain at 2023 Joyland festival in Jakarta

In this year’s edition of Joyland Festival in Jakarta, festivalgoers were treated to sounds of the 2000s.

1 year ago
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'Falling in Love Like in Movies': A love letter to Indonesian moviegoers

Will film audiences appreciate a romance between a middle-aged screenwriter and a grieving widow? In the hands of Ringgo Agus Rahman and Nirina Zubir, even the most unexpected 'shipping' is possible.

1 year ago
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HMV reopening raises revival hopes for London's Oxford Street

The re-opening of the historic shop comes as authorities fight back against a wave of so-called American candy stores which have plagued central London since the pandemic.

1 year ago
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Taylor Swift concert organizer apologizes after Rio fan death

Organizers have faced criticism after fans said they were forbidden to enter the stadium with water bottles at the concert last Friday, despite a heat index that hit 59 degrees Celsius (138 Fahrenheit) in the Brazilian beach city that day.

1 year ago
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Women comedians up the ante in Indonesian comedy, politics

Indonesian women comedians have been polishing up their skills, commenting on social and political issues in the public sphere, and touching on sensitive issues unthinkable merely three decades ago. 

1 year ago
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Guns N' Roses' Axl Rose accused of sexual assault

In the filing against Rose, Sheila Kennedy, an actress and model, alleges that he "sexually assaulted her" in 1989 and that she "did not consent and felt overpowered".

1 year ago
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NFL star Travis Kelce opens up on romance with Taylor Swift

"I've never been a man of words," the 34-year-old Kansas City Chiefs player told the Wall Street Journal in an interview published Monday.

1 year ago
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Apple's Napoleonic $200 million gamble

The budget --  said to be close to $200 million -- has paid for some gargantuan battle scenes from Austerlitz to Waterloo, though the British director also focuses on the intimate side of Bonaparte's life, particularly his fraught love affair with his wife, Josephine. 

1 year ago
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With 'Gadis Kretek', Kamila Andini and Netflix aim for 'best in class' Indonesian lore

Love, patriarchy, cigarettes, the harrowing 1960s. For the global streaming platform's latest Indonesian project, everything relies on the right story, and the right woman at the helm.

2 years ago
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Indonesia to host K-pop award show Golden Disc Awards for the first time

In January Jakarta will for the first time host the the Golden Disc Awards, a testament to its huge K-pop fanbase albeit many years after other Southeast Asian hubs such as Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok.  

2 years ago
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Women dominate music's Grammy nominations, SZA tops with nine

SZA -- the acerbic, R&B risk-taker whose layered tales of romance earned her acclaim with her debut Ctrl in 2017 and saw her top the charts again with 2022's SOS -- is poised to rule the night, with nominations spanning the categories.

2 years ago
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New Beatles single 'Now and Then' released

The song comes more than four decades after it was originally recorded as a demo, but despite the hype left critics distinctly underwhelmed.

2 years ago

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Mon, November 17, 2025

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