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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.

4 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.

4 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.

5 days ago

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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.

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

In the desperate competition for eyeballs, streaming giants are taking a page out of Hollywood's playbook and rifling through the cupboards for recognizable brands to recycle for a new generation. 

3 years ago
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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.

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

Sci-fi epic Dune, coming-of-age drama Licorice Pizza and musical remake West Side Story received major boosts in Hollywood's awards season race Thursday as several of the film industry's top guilds unveiled their nominees.

3 years ago
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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.

3 years ago
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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.

3 years ago
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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.

3 years ago
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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.

3 years ago
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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.

3 years ago
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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. 

3 years ago
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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.

3 years ago
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Elton John positive for Covid-19, postpones Dallas shows

Pop megastar Elton John on Tuesday postponed two concerts in Dallas -- part of what is expected to be a lengthy farewell tour -- after testing positive for Covid-19.

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

Instead, the auction is a sale of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), a type of digital asset. Each winning bidder will be able to claim ownership of a digital file described as an "audio/visual collectible" in which Julian Lennon narrates a "specific heartfelt memory".

3 years ago
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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.

3 years ago
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Indie label Orange Cliff presents pandemic-style concert

As small-scale concerts start to come back amid the slow but sure vaccination rate, Jakarta-based record label Orange Cliff plans a concert titled Unfamiliar Dawn starring its roster of musicians in Bandung on Jan. 26.

3 years ago
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Evan Rachel Wood says Marilyn Manson raped her during video shoot

US actress Evan Rachel Wood has accused goth rocker Marilyn Manson of raping her on camera during the filming of a music video for his 2007 hit single "Heart-Shaped Glasses."

3 years ago
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On new album, Alt-J pokes fun at crypto market and talks possible Jakarta concert

Keyboardist Gus Unger-Hamilton talks about the award-winning British indie-rock band's first studio album in five years as "a product of the pandemic" and how COVID-19 restrictions have cast uncertainty over live tours.

3 years ago
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Fashion designer Thierry Mugler dies aged 73

French designer Thierry Mugler, who reigned over fashion in the 1980s and was as famous for his fantastical couture as for his blockbuster fashion shows, died on Sunday. He was 73.

3 years ago
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Plácido Domingo breaks silence over misconduct accusations

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.

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

Spider-Man: No Way Home powered its way into sixth place on the all-time global box office list, as it returned to the top spot in North American theaters at the weekend.

3 years ago
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Candid Kanye film premieres at Sundance amid editing row

A new Kanye West documentary premiered at the Sundance film festival Sunday, just days after the rapper demanded that Netflix allow him to re-edit the final cut.

3 years ago
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Insider view: Will local music festivals make triumphant return this year?

The brief return of live, in-person concerts in late 2021 led some to speculate that the country will celebrate the return of music festivals this year, but others remain skeptical.

3 years ago
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Emma Thompson confronts nudity and ageing in Sundance sex worker comedy

Emma Thompson's naked scene in her new film about an older woman hiring a sex worker was "probably the hardest thing I've ever had to do," she said.

3 years ago
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‘Immersive’ Princess Diana documentary opens Sundance

An "immersive" Princess Diana documentary offering an "origin story" for the British royal family's latest woes was among the opening night movies at the online Sundance film festival on Thursday.

3 years ago
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Netflix stung by slowing subscriber growth

Netflix reported cooling subscriber growth as fierce competition and the pandemic weigh heavy despite hits like Squid Game and Money Heist.

3 years ago
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Tearful Adele postpones Vegas shows for COVID-19 delays

A tearful and apologetic Adele postponed on Thursday a series of concerts in Las Vegas due to start on Friday, because half her crew was sick with COVID-19 and the pandemic had caused delivery delays.

3 years ago
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Prince Andrew quits social media as US sex assault case looms

Last week the prince has ceased using his HRH, or His Royal Highness, title, and has also given up honorary military titles bestowed by the Queen.

3 years ago
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'Hannibal' star Gaspard Ulliel dies at 37 after ski accident

French star Gaspard Ulliel, who played a young Hannibal Lecter and had a top role in a new Marvel TV series, died on Wednesday at 37 following a skiing accident, his family said.

3 years ago
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Beatles producer signed Fab Four because they were 'good people'

The Beatles producer George Martin signed the legendary rock band in its early days more for its four members' endearing personalities than for their music, he once revealed in a video posted on Twitter Wednesday by his son.

3 years ago
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Music’s Grammy Awards moved to April 3 in Las Vegas

The Grammy Awards ceremony honoring top performances in music has been rescheduled for April 3 in Las Vegas, the Recording Academy and broadcaster CBS said in a statement on Tuesday.

3 years ago