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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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Organizers of the Miss USA and Miss Universe pageants said Monday they were "devastated" by the suicide a day earlier of former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst, who had often spoken out about stress and mental health.

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Experimental musician Kuntari suffers for his art, literally

Chaos, nu metal memories and bruised lips. This is the story behind The Jakarta Post’s pick for 2021 Album of the Year.

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'Spider-Man' stays aloft to lead North America box office

The Sony/Marvel superhero film, with Tom Holland as the popular web-slinger, took in an estimated $11 million for the Friday-through-Sunday period, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported. The movie has now led the domestic box office in six of its seven weekends out.

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The new ending to the Chinese release of "Fight Club" in which the authorities win is actually closer to the original book, the author has said.

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Singer Chris Brown sued in US for rape

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Joni Mitchell removes music from Spotify over vaccine misinformation

Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell has announced that she will remove her music from Spotify, following the lead of Neil Young in protesting the popular streaming service giving voice to misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines.

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From ‘Bel Air’ to Tolkien, streamers lean on remakes

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When dragons and mermaids meet for Chinese New Year

As Chinese New Year draws nearer, a fabled love bridge and two mythical creatures enliven the festive air at the Jakarta Aquarium & Safari (JAQS) in Neo Soho Mall, West Jakarta.

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‘Dune’, ‘Licorice Pizza’ and ‘West Side Story’ top Hollywood guild norms

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Emo-tional memories: How a popular 2000s music genre shaped millennials

Gut-wrenching love affairs and embarrassing hairstyles. Millennials who grew up in the 2000s weighed in on how their teenage "emo" years influenced their adulthood.

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UK watchdog launches music streaming investigation

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) had said in October that it planned an investigation into a sector dominated by the likes of Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon and Alphabet-owned YouTube.

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Bob Dylan sold entire recording catalog to Sony

Bob Dylan sold his entire back catalog of recorded music along with "the rights to multiple future new releases" to Sony Music Entertainment, the company announced on Monday.

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Disney claims 'different approach' in Snow White remake after criticism

The Walt Disney Company says it is "taking a different approach" for its upcoming live-action remake of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, following criticism from actor Peter Dinklage.

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Spotify removes Neil Young’s music after Rogan ultimatum

Neil Young has made good on his vow to have his music removed from Spotify after demanding that the streaming service choose between him and Joe Rogan, the controversial podcaster accused of disinformation.

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Italian luxury brand Moncler to give up fur on its parkas

The Italian luxury brand immediately drew criticism from the fur industry which called it a marketing ploy, as Moncler also announced a new collection using recycled or organic materials. 

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Neil Young demands Spotify remove his music over Joe Rogan 'disinformation'

Neil Young demanded in an open letter to Spotify to remove his music from the platform he said is spreading vaccine disinformation via the popular podcaster Joe Rogan.

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Elton John positive for Covid-19, postpones Dallas shows

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Imagine no possessions: Beatles memorabilia (virtually) up for auction

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Breakthrough artist Idgitaf addresses fear and adulthood with debut EP

With thought-provoking themes, young singer-songwriter Idgitaf soars into the limelight with her debut extended play record, Semoga Sembuh.

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Indie label Orange Cliff presents pandemic-style concert

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Evan Rachel Wood says Marilyn Manson raped her during video shoot

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Fashion designer Thierry Mugler dies aged 73

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Spanish opera star Plácido Domingo addressed in a newspaper interview on Friday accusations about sexual harassment that emerged two years ago, telling El Mundo that he had done nothing wrong and regretted not speaking out sooner.

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'Spider-Man' swings into sixth place on all-time box office list

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