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In this file photo taken on May 14, 1988 singer Robert Plant (L) and guitarist Jimmy Page perform during a Led Zeppelin reunion concert at Madison Square Garden in New York. Led Zeppelin found itself winding on down the legal road again on September 29, 2018 after a US appeals court ordered a new trial over claims the rockers copied part of
In this file photo taken on May 14, 1988 singer Robert Plant (L) and guitarist Jimmy Page perform during a Led Zeppelin reunion concert at Madison Square Garden in New York. Led Zeppelin found itself winding on down the legal road again on September 29, 2018 after a US appeals court ordered a new trial over claims the rockers copied part of
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Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page sued by composer of 'Dazed and Confused'

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'Winter is Coming' concert by Amadeus and Tokyo Symphony enchants Jakarta

Under the watchful eye of depictions of classical music’s greats on the walls of the concert hall, including Mozart, Bach, Handel, Schubert, Rachmaninoff et al, the combined orchestras served a splendid repast.

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Gunpowder and unspoken tension set Mouly Surya's 'Perang Kota' ablaze

Director-writer Mouly Surya and actor Jerome Kurnia discuss their theatrical adaptation of the Mochtar Lubis classic and why complicated people make an "interesting" cinematic experience.

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Indonesian Icons: Renaissance man Jay Subiyakto

Indonesian artistic stalwart Jay Subiyakto has been making an impact with various audio-visual artworks from concerts and theatrical plays to art installations.

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'Game of Thrones' prequel becomes HBO's best launch

Nearly 10 million viewers in the United States watched the eagerly-awaited first episode of House of the Dragon, making it HBO's most successful series launch

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Bad guys turn good in China 'Minions' movie ending

What's small, yellow, loves bananas and promotes the rule of law? A Minion, at least according to an edited version of the latest animated film being screened in China. 

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Anime ‘Dragon Ball’ roars to top of North American box office

Computer-animated martial arts film Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero, the 21st in the Japanese franchise, seized control of the North American box office this weekend with an estimated take of US$20.1 million, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported on Sunday.

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BLACKPINK releases new song ahead of nine-month world tour

K-pop group BLACKPINK released on Friday "Pink Venom", its first single in nearly two years, ahead of a planned nine-month world tour.

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Marvel's She-Hulk hopes Disney+ fans like her when she's angry

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Okinawa to Atlanta: Japan's hip-hop queen Awich

Now drawing crowds at festivals and Tokyo's most famous live venue, she wants to inspire fans to "embrace their stories -- because that's what gave me strength to face the world".

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Arash Buana talks debut album and the need for emotional 'validation'

Arash Buana's English-language debut album Logic Mess finds the young singer-songwriter expanding his distinctive bedroom pop sound with more complex – and more challenging – sounds and lyrical themes.

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Rapper A$AP Rocky pleads not guilty to assault with firearm charges

Rap musician A$AP Rocky pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to two felony charges of assault with a firearm connected to a November shooting of a former friend in Hollywood.

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US rapper A$AP Rocky charged over shooting

US rapper A$AP Rocky was charged Monday over an alleged shooting in Hollywood last year.

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Gen Zs pay tribute to Indonesian icons on Independence Day

Certain Indonesian icons will never be swept away by time, as apparent in these tributes from the country’s zoomers.

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One killed, dozens injured as high winds collapse stage at Spain festival

One person was killed and dozens were injured when high winds caused part of the main stage to collapse at a dance music festival near the Spanish city of Valencia early on Saturday, emergency services said.

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Actor Anne Heche legally dead after crash

Hollywood actor Anne Heche had been declared legally dead one week after she crashed her car into a Los Angeles building, a spokeswoman said Friday.

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Indonesia's stars talk about national heroes and the meaning of heroism

Christie, Jinan Laetitia, Nadhif Basalamah and Stevan Pasaribu share about what makes someone a hero and how young people can be the knight in shining armor for each other and their country.

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Actor Anne Heche ‘not expected to survive’ after crash: US media

United States actor Anne Heche is "not expected to survive" after suffering a serious brain injury in a car crash in Los Angeles, California last week, US media has reported.

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Metallica, Mariah Carey to play New York show for foreign aid

Metallica, Mariah Carey and the Jonas Brothers will be among the acts performing in New York's Central Park at this year's Global Citizen Festival, the organization announced on Thursday.

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France’s ‘Little Nicolas’ illustrator Jean-Jacques Sempe dies aged 89

Jean-Jacques Sempe, who illustrated the beloved Little Nicolas series of French children's books, has died aged 89, his wife Martine Gossieaux Sempe told AFP on Thursday.

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Second Lady Gaga dog-napper jailed

A second man charged with stealing Lady Gaga's dogs in an episode during which her dog-walker was shot was jailed on Thursday after admitting to his part in the robbery. 

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Disney+ subscribers surge as Netflix stumbles

The Disney+ streaming service saw its number of paying subscribers leap beyond expectations in the last quarter, as rival Netflix's client count ebbed.

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Raymond Briggs: Curmudgeonly creator of ‘The Snowman’

British cartoonist and illustrator Raymond Briggs called himself "a miserable old git". Even his publisher said he was "the grumpiest of grumpy old men".

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Mike Tyson slams 'slave master' Hulu series for 'stealing' life story

Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson has accused an unauthorized television drama of stealing his life story.

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Seattle exhibit focuses on the philosophy of Bruce Lee

After a pandemic-induced delay, a permanent exhibition focused on Bruce Lee's philosophy is opening at the Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience in Seattle, the United States, with support of the Bruce Lee Foundation.

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Director Lars von Trier diagnosed with Parkinson's disease

Danish director Lars von Trier, 66, has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and will do limited promotion for his upcoming supernatural-TV-series Kingdom Exodus, his production company said on Monday.

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Purrfection: How video game ‘Stray’ transfixed cats

Featuring the adventure of a cat, video game Stray has sparked fasination among cat carers and their feline companions.

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Aussie pop pioneer and ‘Georgy Girl’ singer Durham dies, aged 79

Ethereal-voiced Australian pop-folk singer Judith Durham, who fronted hit 1960s group The Seekers, has died aged 79, the country's arts minister said on Saturday.

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'Bullet Train' speeds to top of North America box office

It was a "solid opening for an action thriller," said analyst David A. Gross, adding that the presence of lead star Brad Pitt "is going to ensure international success."

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Hindu nationalists push boycott of Bollywood 'Forrest Gump' remake

The call for boycott is the latest example of how Bollywood actors, particularly minority Muslims like Khan, are feeling increased pressure under Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Modi.

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Exclusive interview: New York band Interpol bares its DNA on new album

Interpol’s Sam Fogarino tells The Jakarta Post about the importance of trust during recording and the “quintessence” of the band's sound.

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Lady Gaga appears to confirm casting in 'Joker' sequel

Pop star and actress Lady Gaga appeared to confirm her casting in the upcoming motion picture sequel to the Oscar-winning psychological thriller "Joker" on Thursday by posting a musical teaser on Twitter.

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Lady Gaga dog robber sentenced to four years in US jail

A California, the United States, court on Wednesday sentenced one of three men charged in the armed robbery of Lady Gaga's dog walker, in which the singer's French bulldogs were stolen, to four years in prison.

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