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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.

3 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.

3 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.

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Swaraya festival melds music with gardens in first iteration

The inaugural music festival was a love letter to the people of Bogor, while it also seemed to signal the beginning of a new era for the city’s most iconic destination, the botanical gardens.

3 years ago
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On and off screen, ‘Aquaman’ fights for world's oceans

In superhero blockbuster Aquaman, popular Hollywood actor Jason Momoa plays the role of protector of the deep, but with the world's oceans under threat in real life, he is also taking the fight off-screen.

3 years ago
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Box Office: 'Elvis' and 'Top Gun: Maverick' Battle for No. 1 With $30.5 Million Each

"Elvis" and "Top Gun: Maverick" were locked in a close battle all weekend as the King of Rock and Roll took the No. 1 spot on Friday and dropped to second place on Saturday. The final results will be tallied on Monday.

3 years ago
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TikTok releases first album of viral hits

Some of the biggest viral hits on TikTok have been given the full orchestral treatment and will get a traditional release on CD and vinyl this summer, the platform announced on Friday.

3 years ago
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McCartney joined by Springsteen, Grohl in epic Glastonbury show

The singer-songwriter, who turned 80 a week ago, was the oldest ever solo headliner at Worthy Farm in south-west England, where the festival celebrated its fiftieth anniversary two years later than planned due to the pandemic.

3 years ago
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TikTok releases first album of viral hits

Some of the biggest viral hits on TikTok have been given the full orchestral treatment and will get a traditional release on CD and vinyl this summer.

3 years ago
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Louis Vuitton brings Florida marching band to Paris Fashion Week

Louis Vuitton cranked up the volume at Paris Fashion Week on Thursday, spiriting Florida's famous Marching 100 band into the heart of the Louvre Museum to kick off a show for its latest lineup of colorful menswear styles, in honor of the label's popular late designer, Virgil Abloh.

3 years ago
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Full bloom: Stephanie Poetri talks new EP and 88rising friends

With the release of her most personal songs yet earlier this year, Stephanie Poetri has found her footing as an acoustic pop singer-songwriter.

3 years ago
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'The world's gone mad': Kate Bush on 'Stranger Things' and chart reprise

The much-loved British singer-songwriter also dwelt on her lockdown experience of binge-watching and gardening, and revealed that she prefers an old-style phone when out and about.

3 years ago
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Ben Stiller tells of ‘harrowing stories’ from Ukraine visit

United States actor and comedian Ben Stiller said on Tuesday he had been deeply affected by the stories he heard from Ukrainians after a surprise visit to the war-torn country. 

3 years ago
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Sheeran awarded costs for ‘Shape of You’ copyright win

A High Court judge in London on Tuesday awarded Ed Sheeran and his co-songwriters more than £900,000 (US$1.1 million) in legal costs after winning a copyright trial over his hit "Shape of You".

3 years ago
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Is the box office hit 'Ngeri Ngeri Sedap' the next classic Batak opera?

The Batak-focused dramedy delivers a powerful statement to the country's film industry: that stories about the minorities can sell cinema tickets without conforming to the preference of the majority.

3 years ago
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Does Beyonce's new summer song channel the 'Great Resignation'?

American pop star Beyonce Knowles-Carter has surprised fans with an early release of her single ‘Break My Soul’ from upcoming album ‘Renaissance’, setting social media ablaze with song lyrics that some say tap into rising worker anger at conditions.

3 years ago
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Sheeran awarded costs for 'Shape of You' copyright win

A High Court judge in London on Tuesday awarded Ed Sheeran and his co-songwriters more than £900,000 in legal costs after winning a copyright trial over his hit "Shape of You".

3 years ago
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Jean-Paul Guerlain’s partner says threatened by perfumer’s son

The partner of Jean-Paul Guerlain on Monday accused the famous perfumer's son of waging a "harassment war" against her and of threatening her on several occasions.

3 years ago
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Director Paul Haggis arrested in Italy for alleged 'sexual assault'

Oscar-winning Canadian director Paul Haggis was arrested in southern Italy on suspicion of aggravated sexual assault, Italian news agencies reported Sunday, citing local prosecutors.

3 years ago
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Study finds more than 50 percent of footballers suffer online abuse

More than half of footballers playing at the European Championship and African Cup of Nations suffered online abuse, a study published by FIFA revealed on Saturday.

3 years ago
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The Candle Light Children cherishes (and mourns) the loss of innocence on debut EP

Fear of change, loneliness and guilt: bedroom pop rookie The Candle Light Children immortalized his coming-of-age journey on his freshman extended play (EP) Pastor Pedro & The Candle Light Children, Vol. 01.

3 years ago
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'Jurassic' is again top draw in N.American theaters

Universal's latest dinosaur frightfest -- the sixth in the "Jurassic Park" franchise -- took in an estimated $58.7 million for the Friday-through-Sunday period, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported. It stars Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Laura Dern and Jeff Goldblum.

3 years ago
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Rock-around-Bangkok: Thai air guitar contestants give their all

What happens when Donald Trump, a Bangkok moto-taxi driver, and a Squid Games contestant take the stage in a Bangkok bar? It can only mean one thing: an air guitar battle for peace.

3 years ago
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‘Game of Thrones’ Jon Snow spin-off in early development: reports

A Game of Thrones sequel focusing on the fan favorite, impossible-to-kill character of Jon Snow is in early development at HBO, according to Hollywood trade reports.

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

The song has enjoyed a renaissance globally after featuring in the hit sci-fi horror series.

3 years ago
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Disney fairytale meets R-rated violence in 'The Princess'

For a Disney film called "The Princess," Joey King's new movie has a lot of R-rated violence, death, and even the odd use of the word "bitch."

3 years ago
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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.

3 years ago
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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.

3 years ago
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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.

3 years ago
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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. 

3 years ago
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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.

3 years ago
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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."

3 years ago
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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.

3 years ago