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CNN chief Chris Licht ends turbulent run at network

After joining CNN last year, Licht came under fire for editorial decisions including a recent town hall meeting with former president Donald Trump that was dominated by cheering from supporters and jeering at moderator Kaitlan Collins. ...

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Once eroded by time and neglect, legendary music label and recording studio Lokananta in Surakarta, Central Java, has finally gotten its much-deserved revitalization. The revamped studio opened on June 3 to coincide with Lokananta Festival 2023, which ran from June 3 to 4.

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Legendary studio Lokananta makes much-anticipated comeback

Kicking off its revival with a festival featuring roster of chart-toppers and music legends, storied music label and recording studio Lokananta has gotten a makeover as an all-around creative economy hub.

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Young Indonesian singer Putri Ariani wowed the judges and audience in her performance on season 18 of cult TV show America’s Got Talent, filmed in Hollywood, California on Tuesday local time. Refusing to be constrained by her disability, Putri’s singing earned her a Golden Buzzer from show creator Simon Cowell that sends her straight into the final round.

Putri Ariani captivates global viewers, earns Cowell’s Golden Buzzer on ‘AGT’

The 17-year-old Indonesian singer, songwriter and pianist wowed audiences across the globe with her Golden Buzzer audition on America's Got Talent, which has gone viral and even earned nods from senior diplomats.

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Brazilian singer Astrud Gilberto performs on stage during a Jazz Festival on July 16, 1982 in The Hague.

'Girl from Ipanema' singer Astrud Gilberto dead at 83

"I come bearing the sad news that my grandmother became a star today and is next to my grandfather Joao Gilberto," Sofia Gilberto wrote on social media early Tuesday.

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Members of the media inspect the new Apple Vision Pro headset during the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference on June 05, 2023 in Cupertino, California. Apple CEO Tim Cook kicked off the annual WWDC22 developer conference with the announcement of the new Apple Vision Pro mixed reality headset.

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Apple unveils Vision Pro, its $3,500 headset

The release was the most significant product launch by the iPhone maker since it unveiled the Apple Watch in 2015.

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The Beatles are seen during the recording sessions for their album 'Let It Be' at the Apple Studios, in London, Britain in this undated handout photo obtained September 16, 2020.

Here Comes the AI: Fans rejoice in 'new' Beatles music

From "re-uniting" the Fab Four on songs from their solo careers, to re-imagining surviving superstar Paul McCartney's later works with his voice restored to its youthful peak, the new creations show off how far this technology has come -- and raise a host of ethical and legal questions.

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HBO’s Sex and the City is renowned for popularizing the six-inch stilettos and Manolo Blahnik.

And just like that... Cattrall to appear in 'Sex and the City' sequel

According to multiple reports, Cattrall filmed her short cameo scene for the season's final episode back in March in New York, without seeing the other lead actors.

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Noel Gallagher from Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, whose album ‘Who Built the Moon?’ has been nominated for the Mercury Prize 2018, poses for a photograph ahead of the ceremony at the Hammersmith Apollo in London, Britain, September 20, 2018.

Noel Gallagher: 'England becoming a difficult place to be'

"The government needs to get its shit together," the 56-year-old told AFP during a trip to Paris.

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A girl uses her mobile phone in front of an Indonesian election campaign mural ahead of the polls at Banda Aceh, Aceh province, on March 17, 2019. Just like the 2019 election, the young population will again become the majority of voters in the 2024 presidential race.

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Who to choose? First-time voters prep for 2024 election

And with the 2024 election nearing, are they finally ready to make their voices heard?

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Guests attend the 'Freddie Mercury: A World of His Own' press preview in New York, US, June 1, 2023.

Art & Culture

Freddie Mercury's draft lyrics for Queen hits unveiled

The manuscripts include working drafts for "Bohemian Rhapsody" -- which Mercury initially planned to call "Mongolian Rhapsody".

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Danny Masterson speaks during a Launch Event for Netflix 'The Ranch: Part 3' hosted by Ashton Kutcher and Danny Masterson at Tequila Cowboy on June 7, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee, US.

'That '70s Show' actor Masterson found guilty of rape

The star of television's That '70s Show and The Ranch was convicted of two counts of forcible rape between 2001 and 2003.

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Samuel Altman, CEO of OpenAI, arrives for testimony before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology, and the Law May 16, 2023 in Washington, DC. The committee held an oversight hearing to examine A.I., focusing on rules for artificial intelligence.

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AI poses 'extinction' risk, say experts

A one-line statement signed by dozens of specialists, including Sam Altman whose firm OpenAI created the ChatGPT bot, said tackling the risks from AI should be "a global priority alongside other societal-scale risks such as pandemics and nuclear war".

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APR, K.A.L.A Studio collaborate for 'Philo Garden' eco-friendly clothing collection

Sustainable viscose-rayon fiber producer Asia Pacific Rayon (APR) collaborated with Indonesian ready-to-wear fashion label K.A.L.A Studio for an eco-friendly clothing collection, inspired by the contemporary woman who is tough, independent, and strong.

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At Dogs Ministry's dog lounge, visitors can play with the in-house puppies of various breeds.

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Dogs Ministry ready to make your dog the perfect companion

Located in the Pluit ward of North Jakarta, the dog-friendly premise aims to be a locus of care, knowledge and joy for all dog lovers in the city.

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High school student aims to save Lake Toba by turning water hyacinth into bio fertilizer

Twelve students presented ideas and real actions that brought meaningful change to the Earth, in a symposium event held by the Jakarta Student Symposium (JSS).

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This video screen grab made from Tesla AI Day 2022 livestream shows Elon Musk standing on stage next to Optimus the humanoid robot in Palo Alto, California on September 30, 2022. Elon Musk presented on September 30, 2022 a prototype of the humanoid robot Optimus, which his company Tesla hopes to produce one day by “millions“ to “transform civilization“ and build a “future of abundance“ where poverty will be gone.

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Elon Musk's Neuralink says cleared for human test of brain implants

Neuralink said clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its first in-human clinical study is "an important first step" for its technology, which is intended to let brains interface directly with computers.

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Release: Catharsis uses emotional release techniques such as crying and yelling. (Courtesy of Dr. Darmika)

Shout it out loud: These Indonesians scream to heal trauma

A growing number of Indonesian are finding relief in catharsis therapy

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Real-life avatars: The four members of Swedish pop band ABBA arrive on the red carpet on Thursday for the opening performance of the ABBA Voyage concert in London.

ABBA's Bjorn and Benny dismiss Eurovision reunion in Sweden next year

In an interview with Britain's BBC Newsnight on Wednesday evening, the pair ruled out taking to the stage with fellow members Agnetha Faltskog and Anni-Frid Lyngstad for the occasion.

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US rapper Fetty Wap poses in the press room during the 2015 MTV Movie Awards in Los Angeles, California, on April 12, 2015.

US rapper Fetty Wap sentenced to six years for drug trafficking

American rapper Fetty Wap was sentenced to six years in prison on Wednesday for trafficking drugs across the United States.

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A person carrying a Tina Turner's album pays his respects at her Hollywood Walk of Fame star in Hollywood, California, on May 24, 2023. Rock legend Tina Turner, the growling songstress who electrified audiences from the 1960s and went on to release hit records across five decades, has died at the age of 83, a statement announced on May 24, 2023.

Tina Turner: the raw power of rock and roll

The Black eight-time Grammy winner lit up the stage from the 1960s onwards -- and won a new generation of fans in a stunning comeback after escaping her violent marriage, making her popular music's ultimate survivor.

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Singer Tina Turner performs onstage during the 50th annual Grammy awards held at the Staples Center on February 10, 2008 in Los Angeles, California.

Tina Turner: five favourite songs

With her husband Ike Turner, Tina found fame with their version of the gospel-influenced "Proud Mary", which had been released by Creedence Clearwater Revival two years earlier.

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Careful: Yusuf, a legal aid from Migrant Care, explains that people need to be more cautious while applying for jobs through social media. (Pexels/Magnus Mueller)

When an online job search becomes a trap for the unwary

Enticing promises ultimately lead to many workers falling victim to human trafficking

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In this file photo taken on March 16, 2009 US singer Tina Turner (center) performs on stage at the P.O.P.B in Paris. The world premiere of a documentary about music legend Tina Turner and an

Simply the best: Rock queen Tina Turner dies at 83

Tributes poured in from around the world, with some of music's biggest names lamenting the loss of a singular and instantly recognizable performer, whose popularity spanned generations.

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US actor Michael Douglas holds up the Honorary Palme d’or of he 76th Cannes Film Festival he received during the opening ceremony in Cannes, southern France, on May 16, 2023.

Filmmakers at Cannes grapple with 'tectonic' AI shift

Few of the film buffs attending the premiere industry festival are shocked.

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Coldplay fever?: A man views the ticket presale countdown timer for Coldplay’s Jakarta concert, slated for Nov. 15. The British band has a sizable fan base in the country, even though both critics and listeners alike are divided over its music.

Going to (ticket) war: Coldplay divide local listeners

From biggest fan to “not for me”, Indonesian listeners still seem to be divided over the British band, notwithstanding its large local fan base.

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Beauty brand Lush unveils new Green Hub but business comes first

The facility at Lush's Poole headquarters in southern England sees its signature black plastic pots granulated into plastic pellets before being remoulded, while a special unit treats wastewater.

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In this photo illustration taken on April 21, 2022, the icon of an video sharing mobile phone application TikTok is pictured on a mobile phone used by an Afghan youth in Kabul.

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TikTok sues to stop ban in US state of Montana

The unprecedented ban, set to start in 2024, violates the constitutionally protected right to free speech, TikTok argued in the suit.

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(From L) French producer Philippe Bober, British actor Lukas Turtur, actress Ksenia Devriendt, French actor Mathieu Demy, actor Luke Barker, Austrian film director Jessica Hausner, Australian actress Mia Wasikowska, actress Florence Baker, Egyptian-British actor Amir El-Masry, actress Gwen Currant, British actor Samuel Anderson and producer Johannes Schubert arrive for the screening of the film “Club Zero“ during the 76th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France, on May 22, 2023.