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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.

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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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Local horror film industry thrills, scandalizes with recent releases

Recent local horror film releases have been driving conversation across the country, raking in millions of ticket sales in a flash and strengthening the horror film industry’s hold on the nation.

1 year ago
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Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' drops Friday

"New album THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT. Out now," she wrote on her Instagram account, ending the announcement with a heart emoji.

1 year ago
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'Badarawuhi di Desa Penari' set to put Indonesian horror on global map

Putting quality over cheap thrills has clinched MD Pictures a deal to release its latest folk horror offering in North American theaters, which could bewitch audiences enough to put Indonesia on the global cinematic map.

1 year ago
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Joko Anwar horror flick 'Siksa Kubur' attracts 1.4 million moviegoers

"Thank you. 1,401,717 people have watched the snake going by without asking permission up until the afternoon of fifth day [of release]" Joko posted on his Instagram page on Monday.

1 year ago
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Chinese sci-fi fans divided over Netflix's '3 Body Problem'

The streaming service isn't officially operational in China, but that hasn't stopped devotees accessing the show, likely via VPN services or illegal streaming sites. 

1 year ago
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Brit rock band The Libertines recall their happiest and darkest days in Paris

"Sorry. We're an hour behind schedule," the band's manager tells AFP ahead of an interview with band leaders Peter Doherty and Carl Barat. 

1 year ago
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Nasi goreng, Qibla finders and songs: How search engines get in on Ramadan trends

The Ramadan fasting month and Idul Fitri festivities bring joy to many Indonesians, as is evident in search engine results every year. The searches include recipes for predawn meals and iftar feasts as well as the latest fashion and traffic situations.

1 year ago
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Song lyrics are getting simpler, more repetitive: study

Lyrics have also become angrier and more self-obsessed over the last 40 years, the study found, reinforcing the opinions of cranky ageing music fans everywhere.

1 year ago
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Global music business sees 10.2% growth in 2023: industry

The biggest artist in the world was -- no surprise -- Taylor Swift, according to the annual report by International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, which represents global record companies. 

1 year ago
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Sydney Sweeney takes on double duty for horror 'Immaculate'

The "Euphoria" and "The White Lotus" actress plays young American nun, Sister Cecilia, who enrols in a convent in rural Italy. While she struggles to understand what seems off about the establishment, she suddenly finds herself pregnant.

1 year ago
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Ade Paloh, early aughts indie rock icon, dies at 48

Sore Band confirmed the death on Tuesday in an Instagram post. 

1 year ago
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Streaming giant Spotify adds music videos

"The beta version of music videos on Spotify begins rolling out today...," the company said in a statement.

1 year ago
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How Sinemaku Pictures has signaled a new era for Indonesian cinema

A new dawn is upon the Indonesian film industry, and studio founders and filmmakers Prilly Latuconsina and Umay Shahab are ready to embrace it.

1 year ago
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'Oppenheimer' crowned best picture at the Oscars

Director Christopher Nolan's film starred Irish actor Cillian Murphy as theoretical physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer, leader of the US effort in the 1940s to create a weapon devastating enough to end World War Two.

1 year ago
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Universal-TikTok feud ramps up as more songs come down

The result of the closely watched negotiations could have significant ripple effects across the industry, as two of the most powerful players in the music and tech industries jockey for leverage in a landscape rife with uncertainty over artificial intelligence.

1 year ago
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Singapore says Taylor Swift gig grant not as high as speculated

Around 300,000 people from Singapore and around the region are expected to attend the six sold-out shows that began March 2 -- but some neighbours were not happy about being left off The Eras Tour.

1 year ago
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The fearless, and spiritual, journey leading up to 'Glenn Fredly The Movie'

The life of the late pop-R&B icon, also known as the "legendary white dove" of the Indonesian music industry, is set to receive a silver-screen treatment this year.

1 year ago
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Hotels, flights booked out as 'Swift effect' hits Singapore

More than 300,000 fans from the city-state and neighboring countries will attend the US superstar's six sold-out Eras Tour shows at the National Stadium from March 2-9.

1 year ago
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Yogyakarta Royal Orchestra to make Jakarta debut with State Sovereignty Day Concert

The Yogyakarta Royal Orchestra, under the Kridhamardawa Directorate General, will perform its State Sovereignty Day Concert on March 1 and 2, 2024, at the Aula Simfonia Kemayoran in Central Jakarta to commemorate the Battle of the 1st of March, 1949, which was designated State Sovereignty Day by Presidential Decree No. 2/2022.

1 year ago
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Family of Beach Boys' Brian Wilson seeks conservatorship

Wilson, regarded by many as a singular musical genius, has "a major neurocognitive disorder," according to court documents filed in Los Angeles this week, media reported.

1 year ago
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Jefri Nichol and Lutesha discuss 'Ali Topan' and reconstructing a legacy

Two actors share how they delicately walked the tightrope between staying true to the originals and putting a modern stamp amid changing times.

1 year ago
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Oasis, Ozzy Osbourne nominated for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2024

Other debut nominees include rock stalwarts Foreigner and Peter Frampton, funk legends Kool & the Gang, singer-songwriter Lenny Kravitz, Britpop icons Oasis, the soulful Sade, and Sinéad O’Connor. Ozzy Osbourne, following his previous induction with Black Sabbath, is recognized for his solo career.

1 year ago
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Billie Eilish wins Song of the Year Grammy for 'What Was I Made For?'

"What Was I Made For?" won the prize over tunes from Taylor Swift, Lana Del Rey and top nominee SZA, as well as another "Barbie" song by Dua Lipa.

1 year ago
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SZA and Taylor Swift win Grammys

Legend Tracy Chapman delivered a moving rendition of her 1988 classic "Fast Car" with country star Luke Combs, who found streaming success with a cover of the track.

1 year ago
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TikTok pulls Taylor Swift, Weeknd in rights feud

All recorded music licensed to Universal Music Group has been removed from TikTok's music library since Thursday, and all videos containing music licensed by Universal have been muted.

1 year ago
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Universal Music warns it will pull songs from TikTok

In an open letter, Universal accused TikTok of "trying to build a music-based business, without paying fair value for the music."

1 year ago
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Varuna unveiled: Exploring underwater marvels and culinary delights at Taman Safari Bali

Taman Safari Bali introduces a new dining experience, the Varuna underwater theatrical dining venue where diners can enjoy their meal while watching divers perform an underwater show.

1 year ago
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Paris names street after David Bowie

"Rue David Bowie" was officially inaugurated in the capital's 13th district on the left bank of the city.

1 year ago
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Golden Disc Awards captivates K-pop fans in Jakarta debut

SEVENTEEN won the Album of the Year that evening for its 2023 extended play album entitled FML, which sold a record-breaking 6.2 million copies.

1 year ago
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French screen legend Alain Delon in 'weakened' state

Concern has grown about Delon's health after the family published a picture of a Christmas Eve dinner showing the actor, who has been rarely seen in public in recent years, looking thin and weak.

1 year ago