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Academia 3 years ago

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To win appreciation, music needs criticism

Like the House of Representatives, which plays a checks-and-balances role so that the government cannot act as it pleases, music criticism is a reminder that music should not be created without thought.

Entertainment 3 years ago

A slap, a maverick and some ABBAtars: 2022 showbiz stories

From a shocking slap during the Oscars to a virtual ABBA taking to the stage, this year has seen a range of entertainment stories dominate headlines. Here are some of the biggest.

People 4 years ago

Renowned presenter “Bunda” Dorce Gamalama passes away

Renowned presenter and multifaceted artist Dorce Gamalama passed away at age 58 on Wednesday at 7:30 a.m. at Pertamina Center Hospital (RSPP) Extention in Simprug, South Jakarta.

Entertainment 5 years ago

The economics behind album releases during a pandemic

As long as musicians position themselves as defenders of art, they can get away with holding back on album releases.

People 7 years ago

One year on, Time's Up movement has taken shape, but more to do

The Time's Up movement against sexual harassment, founded a year ago, has made tangible progress in the world of showbiz and beyond -- by fostering solidarity and encouraging women to speak out -- but the road ahead is indeed long.

SE Asia 8 years ago

Singapore to amend law after 'showbiz pastor' case

Singapore will amend a law that allowed a megachurch pastor to escape a harsher prison term for fraud despite funnelling millions in church funds into his wife's music career, a senior official said Monday, following a public backlash.