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As third wave rages, show goes on at Sofia opera
SOFIA, Feb 28 — With an orchestra spread out across the entire parterre, audiences limited to the balconies, and no breaks but plenty of disinfectant, the Sofia Opera is one of...
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Kosovo drama captures the rebellious work of war widows
KRUSHE E MADHE (Kosovo), Feb 28 — After being driven out of her village in the midst of Kosovo’s war two decades ago, Fahrije Hoti returned several months later to find her...
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The Globes: Some memorable Golden moments
FEB 28 — Hollywood's awards season kicks into high gear today with the Golden Globes, but the usual boozy party will be replaced with a pandemic-proof ceremony, hosted by...
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Hong Kong actor Ng Man Tat dies at age 70, after suffering from liver cancer
HONG KONG, Feb 27 — Hong Kong actor Ng Man Tat has passed away today at age 70. The actor had recently been diagnosed with liver cancer and had been undergoing treatment. HK01...
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LA police say Lady Gaga’s two abducted bulldogs returned safe
LOS ANGELES, Feb 27 — Lady Gaga’s two stolen bulldogs, snatched in a violent abduction that left the pets’ caretaker shot in the chest this week in Hollywood, were turned...
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Time’s Up criticises lack of Black members among Golden Globes voters
LOS ANGELES, Feb 27 — The Time’s Up movement yesterday launched a campaign criticising the lack of diversity in the organisation that hands out the Golden Globes for film and...
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Japan’s record-breaking anime ‘Demon Slayer’ lands in US cinemas
CORAL GABLES (Florida), Feb 27 — The record-breaking Japanese anime film Demon Slayer: Mugen Train carried over its box-office buzz to the United States on Friday, captivating...
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Billie Eilish film offers intimate look at teen music sensation
LONDON, Feb 26 — A new documentary captures Billie Eilish’s meteoric rise to fame, in an intimate portrayal of the teenager recording music at home, passing her driving test,...
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Boris Johnson thanks Blackpink for getting fans fired up about climate crisis (VIDEO)
PETALING JAYA, Feb 26 — British prime minister Boris Johnson has thanked K-pop girl group Blackpink for raising awareness about the climate crisis amongst their fans. Korean...
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US pop star Lady Gaga offers RM2m for the return stolen French Bulldogs
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 ― Pop star Lady Gaga is offering US$500,000 (RM2.02 million) for the safe return of her two French Bulldogs that were dognapped in Los Angeles on Wednesday,...
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‘Lisa Blackpig’: Malaysian actress Janna Nick apologises for mocking K-pop star in telefilm
PETALING JAYA, Feb 26 — Malaysian actress Janna Nick has apologised for mocking Blackpink member Lisa by naming a character in her telefilm Lisa Blackpig. Janna, whose real name...
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Fans can now get a master's degree in The Beatles at Liverpool University
PETALING JAYA, Feb 26 ― Fans of The Beatles can now take a master’s degree programme in the Fab Four. BBC reported that programme leader and Beatles expert, Holly Tessler from...
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Malaysians’ love for Korean content regardless of genre is inspiring, says Netflix
PETALING JAYA, Feb 26 ― Netflix subscribers in Malaysia only need to look at the streaming giant’s Top 10 bar to understand the popularity of Korean shows. Much like the...
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'Biggie' documentary offers intimate look at rap legend from his inner circle
LOS ANGELES, Feb 26 ― The Notorious B.I.G., the rapper whose deep-bellied delivery thrust hip hop forward and earned him designation as one of rap's all-time greats, has proven...
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TV series 'Frasier' latest '90s hit to get a revival
LOS ANGELES, Feb 25 ― The hit 1990s TV comedy series Frasier, starring Kelsey Grammer as a snobbish radio advice-show host, is coming back to television. Grammer said yesterday...
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Next 'Star Wars' series to hit Disney streaming service in May
LOS ANGELES, Feb 25 ― The next Star Wars series, an animated show about an elite group of clones called “The Bad Batch,” will debut on the Disney+ streaming service on May...
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Who are Hollywood's most dangerous onscreen drivers?
LOS ANGELES, Feb 25 ― Filmmakers will need a hefty budget for vehicles with these actors at the wheel! A recent study set out to investigate which stars have trashed the most...
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Malaysian singer Ayu Damit spends RM10,000 monthly on beauty regime
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 — Malaysian singer Ayu Damit has revealed that she spends at least RM10,000 monthly on her beauty regime. Ayu, whose real name is Norayu Damit, said she...
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French film giant Gerard Depardieu charged with rape
PARIS, Feb 24 — French film giant Gerard Depardieu has been charged with rape and sexual assault, a judicial source told AFP yesterday, the latest in a string of such...
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Blackpink’s Jennie reportedly off the market as news of dating G-Dragon sweeps K-pop community
PETALING JAYA, Feb 24 — K-pop singer Jennie of Blackpink is reportedly in a relationship with Big Bang vocalist and fellow YG Entertainment labelmate G-Dragon. News outlet...
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‘The Walking Dead’ showrunner Angela Kang on the ‘strangeness’ of filming a zombie show during a pandemic (VIDEO)
PETALING JAYA, Feb 24 — Overrun hospitals, deserted streets, and a staggering number of deaths due to a mysterious virus. These incidents, seemingly lifted from a...
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GSC starts #ReopenCinemas hashtag in response to other non-essential businesses being allowed to operate during MCO 2.0
PETALING JAYA, Feb 24 — Malaysian cinema company Golden Screen Cinemas (GSC) has started the hashtag #ReopenCinemas as a plea to the Health Ministry and the National Security...
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Black kings, but no politics: Murphy returns in 'Coming 2 America'
LOS ANGELES, Feb 24 ― Thirty years before Black Panther,” Eddie Murphy's 1980s comedy classic Coming to America disproved the stubborn Hollywood myth that films with Black...
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French film greats mired in abuse scandals
PARIS, Feb 24 ― Actor Gerard Depardieu is the latest member of France's film and literary elite to be accused of sexual assault, with the 72-year-old charged with raping a young...
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Cat-and-mouse hijinks return in new ‘Tom & Jerry’ movie
LOS ANGELES, Feb 23 — Tom & Jerry, the rambunctious cat and mouse duo that has entertained audiences since 1940, will appear in a new feature film that finds the cartoon...
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Mick Jagger narrates tribute film for Royal Albert Hall’s 150th year
LONDON, Feb 23 — Britain’s Royal Albert Hall launched its 150th anniversary celebrations today, releasing a short video narrated by rocker Mick Jagger and paying tribute to...
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Dancefloor defining French electronic music duo Daft Punk split up after 28 years
PETALING JAYA, Feb 23 ― French electronic music stars Daft Punk have shocked many over parting ways after 28 years together. Daft Punk whose real names Thomas Bangalter and...
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Woody Allen calls HBO documentary on abuse allegation a 'hatchet job'
LOS ANGELES, Feb 23 ― Woody Allen and his wife Soon-Yi Previn have attacked a new HBO documentary that re-examines a decades-old allegation that the Oscar-winning filmmaker...
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Malaysian rapper Namewee’s tourism video promoting Taiwan’s Kaohsiung wins Best Music Video Award at US film fest (VIDEO)
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 22 — Malaysian rapper Namewee has won a fifth award for his Getaway to Kaohsiung music video at the Arpa International Film Festival. The video last snagged...
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Actress Janna Nick lodges police report after infuriated K-pop fans slam her for laughing at Shinee vocalist’s death (VIDEO)
PETALING JAYA, Feb 22 — Popular Malaysian actress Janna Nick has lodged a police report against K-pop fans for attacking her online. The 25-year-old became an internet target...
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Malaysian miniaturist tutors Ryan Reynolds in Snap original series ‘Ryan Doesn’t Know’ (Video)
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 22 — Malaysian miniature artist Lim Pui Wan has become the latest expert to teach Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds a useful skill in the Snap original series Ryan...
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‘The Croods 2’ leads depleted US box office
LOS ANGELES, Feb 22 — Need a reminder of just how imperilled moviegoing, at least in the US, remains due to the pandemic? Look no further than domestic box office charts. The...
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New documentary paints disturbing picture of Woody Allen
NEW YORK, Feb 21 — A new documentary series premiering today on the HBO network, Allen v. Farrow, paints a damning picture of Oscar-winning director Woody Allen, particularly...