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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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Bakar Bufthaim, last surviving member of Rotor, dies of heart attack

Ex-drummer of ‘90s metal bands Rotor and Sucker Head, Abubakar “Bakar” Bufthaim, passed away aged 54 in South Jakarta on Thursday morning. He died of a heart attack.

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TV comedy that launched Zelensky to presidency back on Netflix

The resurrection of the TV series "Servant of the People" comes amid a global outpouring of praise for the former comedian now leading his outgunned country's fight against the Russian invasion.

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Blue Origin to fly 'SNL' star Pete Davidson to space next week

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PlayStation and Nintendo are suspending shipments to Russia, the Japanese gaming giants said Thursday, as international brands increasingly halt operations in the country following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

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Colorful sounds: This year’s Indonesian musical standouts

Whether it’s a fresh remake of an old pop classic or young groups trying to push into new sonic territories, the country’s musical talent has been on full display in the early months of this year. 

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20 Questions with Tulus

'20 Questions’ is a new Q&A column in which we talk to the country’s most intriguing individuals — from artists, celebrities, academics and activists to leaders, industry players and ‘regular’ people with notable achievements.

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K-pop’s BTS on stage for first Seoul gig since pandemic

South Korean supergroup BTS on Thursday returned to the stage in Seoul for the first time since 2019, with an adoring home-grown crowd offering only applause as COVID-19 rules barred all screaming, chanting or singing.

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Different characters, one set of vocal cords: Behind the world of voice acting

A growing number of Indonesians have discovered their passion for voice acting. 

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World clamours to air President Zelensky's hit TV series

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Netflix pulls out big Hollywood guns for new production push

Netflix has enlisted an A-list roster of actors for a new slate of film and TV series this year, with several potential blockbusters on deck.

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BTS back on stage for first Seoul gig since pandemic

The chart-topping septet's three-concert series -- dubbed "Permission to Dance on Stage - Seoul" -- kicks off at the capital's Olympic Stadium Thursday evening.

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Pop outfit D'MASIV experiments with electronica, hip-hop, dangdut on new album

The band's seventh album TIME sees the band incorporating new elements into its commercially successful pop-rock formula.

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Oscar nominees ‘grateful’ to be back in the ballroom

Oscar nominees from Steven Spielberg and Will Smith to first-time Bhutanese director Pawo Choyning Dorji gathered in a Los Angeles ballroom Monday, in California, the United States, as Hollywood's award season enters its final stretch.

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Gyllenhaal's 'Lost Daughter' triumphs at indie Spirit Awards

Maggie Gyllenhaal's The Lost Daughter, a drama about the challenges and taboos surrounding motherhood, was named the year's best indie film at the Spirit Awards.

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Indonesia's female stars talk women's struggles and dreams

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British firm acquires entire catalog of folk icon Leonard Cohen

British song management firm Hipgnosis said Sunday it had acquired the entire catalog of famed Canadian singer-poet Leonard Cohen, in the latest big catalog purchase to hit the music world. 

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Indonesia's #MeToo: Film industry workers move to create safer ecosystem from within

Indonesian film workers have launched their own #MeToo campaign to eliminate sexual violence across the industry.

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'Katla': How Indonesia's 'Wordle' gave players a reason to stay connected

Katla is eliciting meaningful discussions over the Indonesian language, just like the game that inspired it, Wordle. The Jakarta Post talked to its founder and budding fans to understand how a word puzzle means so much more than just fun and games.

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