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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'

Its epic guitar riffs and complex drum work made the song an enduring show stopper for one of the most influential groups of the 1970s.

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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.

1 week ago
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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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Kate Bush classic 'Running Up That Hill' tops chart after 37 years

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Disney fairytale meets R-rated violence in 'The Princess'

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When I get older: Paul McCartney going strong at 80

Paul McCartney turns 80 on Saturday and a week later becomes the oldest headliner to play at the Glastonbury Festival. There's even been talk of the ex-Beatle being made a lord before the year is out.

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Shares of BTS label tumble after band announces break

Shares in the management agency of the K-pop supergroup BTS plummeted Wednesday in early trading in Seoul after the band announced they were taking an indefinite break.

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It's a small world: Disney to fly guests round all 12 parks for $110,000

Disney chiefs have a solution for its most obsessive -- and deep-pocketed -- fans, offering a round-the-world package trip to all 12 parks, starting at a hefty $110,000 per person.

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Kim Kardashian accused of damaging Marilyn Monroe dress at Met gala

The private museum that owns an iconic dress worn by Marilyn Monroe allowed it to be "permanently damaged" when it lent it to reality star Kim Kardashian for her appearance at the Met Gala extravaganza last month, a Monroe memorabilia collector alleged Wednesday. 

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BTS taking a break as group members pursue solo work

K-pop supergroup BTS announced Tuesday they were taking an indefinite break from one of the world's most popular acts to focus on solo pursuits.

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Indonesia's censor board says it has not banned of 'Lightyear' despite same-sex kiss

Rommy Fibri Hardiyanto, head of Indonesia's censoring office overseen by the Ministry of Education and Culture, told AFP that Disney has not offered a re-cut version of "Lightyear."

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Marvel superheroes take Jakarta by storm

Iron Man, Thor and other Avengers break down the fourth wall for their fans in Jakarta, as an exhibition at Pondok Indah Mall in South Jakarta showcases costumes, props and other items from the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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Top Tony awards for 'A Strange Loop', 'Lehman Trilogy' in Broadway season after pandemic

A Strange Loop, the story of a Black gay man and his mental struggles as a playwright, won the Tony award for best new musical on Sunday as Broadway honored its first season since the long pandemic shutdown.

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Andrews ‘gobsmacked’ by Hollywood award, 60 years after ‘Mary Poppins’

Nearly 60 years after preaching the virtues of patience and modesty as Mary Poppins and governess Maria, Julie Andrews declared she was "gobsmacked" to have her career honored at a glitzy Hollywood gala on Thursday.

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Disney/Pixar's 'Lightyear,' with same-sex couple, will not play in 14 countries

A "Lightyear" producer told Reuters that authorities in China had asked for cuts to the movie, which Disney declined to make, and she assumed the movie would not open there either. The animated film depicts a same-sex couple who share a brief kiss, which prompted the United Arab Emirates to ban the film.

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Hollywood stars pen letter calling for responsible gun depictions

Hollywood stars including Amy Schumer, Julianne Moore and Mark Ruffalo signed a letter published on Monday calling for movies and television shows to depict responsible gun ownership and to limit scenes involving children with firearms.

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Netflix announces another round of global hit 'Squid Game'

Global megahit "Squid Game" will return for a second season, Netflix Inc NFLX.O announced on Sunday, offering a few hints about what is to come in the dark Korean drama.

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Actor Rebel Wilson responds to newspaper 'outing' controversy

The 'Pitch Perfect' actor had posted a selfie with her "Disney Princess" partner to Instagram on Friday, a day before the Sydney Morning Herald reported it had known about the relationship and given Wilson two days to comment.

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Bob Marley brings common cause at Americas summit

Bob Marley famously sang "Africa Unite" but on Friday he was bringing unity to an Americas summit that was marked by disputes.

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Overcoming hate, Brazilian heads to Trans Miss Universe

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Xbox expands cloud gaming service to Samsung smart TVs

Microsoft on Thursday announced that the ability to play Xbox games will be built into Samsung smart televisions in its latest cloud gaming move.

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A person, not a caricature: Indonesia’s complex history of LGBT media representation

During the Reform era, many Indonesians cherished depictions of LGBT characters on screen, however flawed their representations were.

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Foo Fighters to play Taylor Hawkins tribute shows

Foo Fighters will play a pair of tribute concerts in honor of the band's late drummer Taylor Hawkins this fall.

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Beloved Japanese manga 'One Piece' heads into final chapter

After 25 years and 490 million copies sold worldwide, the beloved Japanese manga One Piece is entering its final chapter.

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Matthew McConaughey urges 'gun responsibility' at White House podium

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The Battlebeats: From a Bandung bedroom to Europe and the United States

The story of how a ramshackle bedroom musician from Bandung ended up working with four different labels in the West.

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Dancing ‘old heart-throbs’ become TikTok sensation in Japan

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'Top Gun' heirs sue Paramount over 'Top Gun: Maverick'

The family of the author whose article inspired the 1986 Tom Cruise movie Top Gun on Monday sued Paramount Pictures for copyright infringement over this year's blockbuster sequel Top Gun: Maverick.

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Rendy Pandugo and Pamungkas make the best of 'friends'

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War film ‘Shershaah’ steals show as Bollywood’s Oscars return

War movie Shershaah marched off with the Best Picture and Best Director prizes as Bollywood's Oscars returned for the first time since the pandemic began, with an all-singing, all-dancing awards ceremony on Saturday in Abu Dhabi.

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Cuddles with corgis to celebrate the queen’s favorite dogs

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Mariah Carey sued for US$20 million over Christmas smash hit

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Yahya forges own folk pop journey with self-released debut LP

Folk pop singer-songwriter Yahya has joined the ranks of blossoming young musicians who have decided to navigate their journey their own way, starting with putting a misunderstood genre back on the map.

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