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Sydney Sweeney attends Sydney Sweeney In Conversation With Josh Horowitz at 92NY on March 20, 2024 in New York City.
Sydney Sweeney attends Sydney Sweeney In Conversation With Josh Horowitz at 92NY on March 20, 2024 in New York City.
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Sydney Sweeney 'fearless' in new role, 'Christy' director says

Sweeney, who has made negative headlines recently for controversial jeans ads, has become a contender for the Academy Awards for her portrayal of pioneering female fighter Christy Martin.

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Ade Govinda, the hitmaker of euphonic, everlasting pop

With emotionally charged lyrics and haunting melodies, the songwriter-producer has established his unique musical and lyrical characteristics in the country’s modern pop scene.

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New folk music documentary taps into Bob Dylan revival

"Newport and the Great Folk Dream", which premieres at the Venice Film Festival on Friday, charts the development of the Newport Folk Festival in Rhode Island in the early 1960s.

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'Siapa Dia': Garin Nugroho's cultural remembrance and empowerment

The prominent filmmaker and lead actor Nicholas Saputra discuss their latest musical feature film and the all-encompassing power that is Indonesian pop culture.

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‘Marlina si Pembunuh dalam Empat Babak’ listed in Asian Cinema 100

Marlina is the only Indonesian cinema and one of 18 Southeast Asian films on the prestigious list created to revisit the history of Asian cinema and highlight its cinematic legacy.

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Indonesian filmmakers highlight ‘authentic’ storytelling as key to success

Young Indonesian filmmakers in New York talk about navigating the film industry and the importance of telling their stories independently.

2 weeks ago
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Independent screening event celebrates Indonesia in New York

In the spirit of independence, two diaspora film aficionados brought Indonesia’s movie experience to the Big Apple this month in “21 New York”, a screening event that showcased short movies from up and coming filmmakers.

2 weeks ago
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'Hanya Namamu Dalam Doaku': How to live, love and let go

Film director Reka Wijaya and creative producer Bryan Domani discuss their latest Indonesian family film and why even a story about a terminal illness should be delivered with a touch of hope.

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Oasis kicks off North American tour

After shooting to fame in the mid-1990s Britpop era and dramatically breaking up 16 years ago, the once-warring brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher have embarked on a massively anticipated world tour with their bandmates.

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'Aura farming' viral trend draws tourists to Riau boat race

The annual Pacu Jalur race in Riau culminates on Sunday, with officials estimating as many as 100,000 more spectators this year because of 11-year-old Rayyan Arkan Dikha's dance moves on the fast-moving boats.

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With proven resonance, 'Jumbo' looks to phenomenal future

Boosted by the success of Konser JUMBO, the beloved characters from the celebrated homegrown animated feature, now a national phenomenon, are gearing up for the future as an evergreen intellectual property.

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Firefighting games spark at Gamescom 2025

"We try to portray firefighting in the positive light that it deserves. [...] We do hope that we can inspire young people to get into the fire service" or even just learn about surviving fire's dangers as a civilian, the developers said.

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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

What sets Mutu Beton apart from its predecessors is how far deep the duo is now mining the country’s ancestral rhythms, embedding the gamelan-inspired tonalities into a tight, industrial ambience.

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Raisa's 'ambiVert': An album of love and wisdom

Raisa's latest studio album is the singer-songwriter’s “wisest” to date, featuring love songs grounded in dignity and self-respect.

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Man dies after falling at Oasis gig in London

Brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher, who brought the iconic Britpop band back together for a blockbuster world tour this year, told the BBC they were "shocked and saddened" by the fan's death at the Saturday evening gig. 

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In 'LUAP', Nyoman Paul reaches into the deep

In his debut studio album, singer-songwriter and AMI Award winner Nyoman Paul explores his inner depths as he gives voice to what is underneath.

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Romantic drama ‘Sore’ captures hearts, rakes in over 2 million views

Passing the 2 million mark since it premiered on July 10, Yandy Laurens's genre-blending flick has moviegoers coming back for the romantic drama-sci-fi feature with a runtime of just under 2 hours.

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'A Normal Woman': A skin-crawling feature on a female experience

Lucky Kuswandi’s A Normal Woman, which premiered on Netflix on July 24, is an insidious investigation into the price one woman pays to maintain a conforming existence.

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Visinema to produce epic ‘Perang Jawa’, directed by Angga Dwimas Sasongko

The project is currently in the pre-production stage with podcaster and former trade minister Gita Wirjawan on board as executive producer. "Perang Jawa" is set for theatrical release in 2028.

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CBS cancels Stephen Colbert's late-night show, calling decision financial

The show will be retired and Colbert will not be replaced. New episodes will air until the end of the broadcast TV season in May 2026, a network statement said.

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'Sore: Istri dari Masa Depan' tests love against time

The Indonesian feature film Sore: Istri dari Masa Depan is a larger-than-life cinematic experience that finds its gravity, as well as humanity, in Sheila Dara and Dion Wiyoko's actorly prowess.

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Monita Tahalea comes alive with new album ‘Merona’

Indonesian singer-songwriter Monita Tahalea's latest studio album, Merona, is an artistic exploration and transformation, as well as a reincarnation.

2 months ago
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'Superman' aims to save flagging film franchise, not just humanity

James Gunn's "Superman," which opened in theaters worldwide this week, is a reboot aimed at relaunching the so-called DC Universe of comic book-based superhero movies, which also features Wonder Woman and Batman.

2 months ago
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Manchester gives hometown heroes Oasis rapturous reception

The city has been bracing for "Oasis Day" ever since the Gallagher brothers, singer Liam and guitarist Noel, announced last year they had buried the hatchet and were reforming the band.

2 months ago
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'Electrifying;' 'biblical': UK press in raptures on Oasis comeback

The rockers, who shot to fame in the mid-1990s Britpop era, reeled off a string of their biggest hits in front of a 74,000-strong crowd in the Welsh capital on Friday, leaving those there in raptures.

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Ozzy Osbourne brings curtain down for Black Sabbath

The "Prince of Darkness" held court from a giant leather throne, topped with a bat, at Villa Park stadium in Birmingham, firstly in a five-song solo set and then with his original bandmates for the first time in 20 years, and last time.

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British rock band Oasis reunite in Cardiff, thrilling fans

The crowd, largely comprising middle-aged fans revisiting their youth, sang along to hits including "Cigarettes & Alcohol", "Supersonic" and "Roll With It."

2 months ago
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Oasis ride Britpop revival

A trip to high street retailer Marks and Spencer, popular with older shoppers, feels like stepping back 30 years, with Oasis T-shirts flying off the shelves. 

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