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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.

2 days ago
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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.

2 days ago
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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.

3 days ago

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‘Cosmoss’: Supermodel Kate Moss launches wellness brand

British supermodel Kate Moss on Thursday launched a website selling her own beauty and lifestyle products called Cosmoss, becoming the latest star to venture into branded e-commerce.

3 years ago
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Korea’s Netflix hit ‘Extraordinary Attorney Woo’ sparks autism debate

Netflix’s hit K-drama about a high-functioning autistic lawyer is prompting soul-searching in South Korea, where some on the spectrum say they can feel invisible.

3 years ago
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Tencent buys stake in Japanese gaming firm behind ‘Elden Ring’

Chinese gaming giant Tencent had bought a minority stake in Japanese game developer FromSoftware, the Tokyo-based developer of the smash-hit fantasy title Elden Ring said on Wednesday.

3 years ago
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Amazon to unveil its $1bn bet with 'Lord of the Rings' prequel launch

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, out Friday globally on Prime Video, aims to tap into the huge and enduring appeal of works still regularly voted the world's best-loved novels of all time.

3 years ago
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South Korean Netflix hit 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo' sparks autism debate

A hit Netflix K-drama about a high-functioning autistic lawyer is prompting soul-searching in South Korea, where some on the spectrum say they can feel invisible.

3 years ago
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Bollywood broken? Movie moguls' spell over India fades

Bollywood may be broken, and it has itself to blame.

3 years ago
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Tencent buys stake in Japanese gaming firm behind Elden Ring

Chinese gaming giant Tencent has bought a minority stake in Japanese game developer FromSoftware, maker of the smash-hit fantasy title Elden Ring.

3 years ago
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Venice film fest launches with Adam Driver 'toxic event'

The Venice Film Festival kicked off on Wednesday with Adam Driver starring in a topical opening film about a deadly health crisis, misinformation and prescription drugs.

3 years ago
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Love and monsters: Oliver Sim of The xx sheds his fear and shame in solo debut

From croons of loneliness to the reveal of his HIV status, The xx’s Oliver Sim opens the drapes to his soul in a “joyful” solo debut album.

3 years ago
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Turkey moves pop star from jail to house arrest

An Istanbul court Monday moved one of Turkey's biggest pop stars from jail to house arrest pending trial on charges of "inciting hatred" by making a joke about religious schools.

3 years ago
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Pop duo OKAAY overcomes sadness with joyful philosophy

The pop duo's debut album Together We Are OKAAY is a call for dance and joy despite life's continued struggles and pandemic-related blues.

3 years ago
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A 'Mega' Bollywood concert is coming to Jakarta

Famed Bollywood artists are coming to Jakarta for a big concert on Sept. 3. 

3 years ago
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'Mencuri Raden Saleh' review: The Gen-Z caper is a campy, flawed romp

The heist flick, starring Iqbaal Ramadhan, Angga Yunanda and Rachel Amanda, could have become a landmark moment the Indonesian film industry desperately needs. Unfortunately, its director's less-compelling cinematic habit still lingers.

3 years ago
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Chalamet, Styles, Armas: Next-gen stars to light up Venice film fest

Timothee Chalamet as a love-sick cannibal, Harry Styles in his first leading role, Ana de Armas as Marilyn Monroe: A new generation of stars steps into the spotlight when the Venice Film Festival kicks off on Wednesday.

3 years ago
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‘Star Trek’ actress Nichelle Nichols’ ashes to head into solar orbit

The late actress Nichelle Nichols, best known as Lieutenant Uhura on Star Trek, will become the latest member of the 1960s television series to be memorialized by having some of her earthly remains flown into space.

3 years ago
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Gabber Modus Operandi cancels tour following sexual violence allegations

Electronic duo Gabber Modus Operandi suspends activities and hires mediator to process the investigations following sexual violence allegations against its member.

3 years ago
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With Elton John, Britney Spears releases first new song since 2016

Britney Spears released her first new song in six years on Friday with the debut of "Hold Me Closer", a duet with British music legend Elton John.

3 years ago
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Sundance Asia presents first offline 2022 festival in Jakarta

The renowned film festival is looking to expand its collaboration with Indonesia’s indie filmmakers.

3 years ago
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Asian sentiments matter most for director Kamila Andini in ‘Before, Now & Then’

In a special screening of her feature film Before, Now & Then (Nana), the cast and crew spoke of the struggle its female characters face.

3 years ago
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‘Star Wars’ spy thriller ‘Andor’ explores galaxy’s murky underworld

Following a glut of flashy, lightsaber-whirring Star Wars television series, spy thriller Andor aims to stand apart with its grounded and morally ambiguous origin story of the galaxy's brave rebels, said star Diego Luna.

3 years ago
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Label drops virtual rapper over stereotype accusations

The company faced mushrooming backlash over the project, with critics saying the virtual rapper FN Meka insults Black people and their culture.

3 years ago
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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.

3 years ago
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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

3 years ago
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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. 

3 years ago
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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.

3 years ago
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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.

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

Tatiana Maslany stars as Jen Walters, who struggles to embrace her Hulk-like superpowers and instead wants to continue her life as a high-powered attorney.

3 years ago
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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".

3 years ago
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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.

3 years ago
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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.

3 years ago