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Entertainment 2 years ago

Swiftonomics and Beyonce bump: How stars power economies

Three years after the pandemic wiped out the live music scene, fans are flocking again to see their favorite stars on stage, with Taylor Swift and Beyonce raking it in with tours that are giving local economies a boost.

People 3 years ago

Sinead O'Connor, a troubled Irish icon

With a simple video shot in winter at a deserted park on the outskirts of Paris, she delivered a song of real and raw emotion encapsulating perfectly love and loss.

Entertainment 3 years ago

Putri Ariani captivates global viewers, earns Cowell’s Golden Buzzer on ‘AGT’

The 17-year-old Indonesian singer, songwriter and pianist wowed audiences across the globe with her Golden Buzzer audition on America's Got Talent, which has gone viral and even earned nods from senior diplomats.

Entertainment 3 years ago

Thousands throng Anime Festival in Singapore after long COVID hiatus

The three-day convention celebrates all things Japanese pop culture.

Editorial 4 years ago

Hello, ‘Hallyu’!

South Korea has invested heavily in the last two decades or so in promoting both traditional and pop cultural products that have been taking the world by storm.

Entertainment 4 years ago

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Folk rappers from Ukraine win Eurovision in musical morale boost

Kalush Orchestra beat out 24 competitors in the finale of the world's biggest live music event with "Stefania", a rap lullaby combining Ukrainian folk and modern hip-hop rhythms from an energetic, breakdancing band.

Entertainment 4 years ago

New Batman story coming to Spotify in 9 languages, including Bahasa Indonesia

The podcast follows "The Batman" movie, which was released in cinemas in March and has sold nearly $712 million worth of tickets worldwide.

Entertainment 4 years ago

Olivia Rodrigo wins Grammy for Best New Artist

"This is my biggest dream come true," said the 19-year-old Rodrigo, who bested a crowded field including rappers Saweetie and The Kid Laroi to win the prestigious prize.

Lifestyle 4 years ago

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K-pop costumes more than just replicating design

Costume makers catering to K-pop dance cover artists are steadily gaining attention and growing business.

Art & Culture 4 years ago

Hijab cosplayers broaden the definition of fandom

Devotion to your religion does not mean you should quit your passion for creativity. These hijab cosplayers breakthrough limitations without leaving their faith.

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pop-culture

Swiftonomics and Beyonce bump: How stars power economies

Sinead O'Connor, a troubled Irish icon

Putri Ariani captivates global viewers, earns Cowell’s Golden Buzzer on ‘AGT’

Thousands throng Anime Festival in Singapore after long COVID hiatus

Hello, ‘Hallyu’!

PREMIUM Folk rappers from Ukraine win Eurovision in musical morale boost

New Batman story coming to Spotify in 9 languages, including Bahasa Indonesia

Olivia Rodrigo wins Grammy for Best New Artist

PREMIUM K-pop costumes more than just replicating design

Hijab cosplayers broaden the definition of fandom

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Folk rappers from Ukraine win Eurovision in musical morale boost

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K-pop costumes more than just replicating design