The sound of now: young Korean creators redefine tradition and form
Composer-conductor Choi Jae-hyuck and haegeum player-composer Joo Jeong-hyeon have been on the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts’ radar since the launch of its summer…
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Malaysia’s Queen of Jazz Sheila Majid celebrates 40 years in music with mega concert in November
Although she says she and her team are still finalising the setlist – possibly trimming it to two-and-a-half hours instead of three – one thing is certain: it will feature…
Pioneering Chinese author creates immersive exhibition that reflects his interactions with children
Known as the prince of children's books with over 80 publications under his belt, the 67-year-old author's work has been translated into dozens of languages and are beloved by…
Bengali film director Satyajit Ray’s ancestral home being demolished for new building
The century-old house, located on Harikishore Ray Chowdhury Road in Mymensingh, is tied to the legacy of the illustrious Ray family, whose contributions to Bangla literature and…
Who was Saroja Devi? The Indian actress who headlined 161 films without a break passes away
Bangalore Saroja Devi was a phenomenal actress. Over the course of seven decades, she starred in around 200 films across Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, and Hindi cinema.
After 12 years, F4 reunites at concert of Taiwanese band Mayday
Yan, Wu, Chu, and Chou made a special appearance at the Taiwanese band’s concert at the Taipei Dome on Saturday, July 12, where they performed “Meteor Rain.” The members…
Sindh police form special investigation team to probe death of Pakistani actor Humaira Asghar
The autopsy report was released to the police, but the coroner could not determine the actor’s cause of death due to “advanced stage of decomposition” since the body was…
‘K-pop Demon Hunters’ cast and directors break down Netflix hit’s worldbuilding
Behind-the-scenes clip reveals the creative process behind the chart-dominating animated phenomenon.
G-Dragon’s Bangkok concert canceled amid fan protest over agency’s tour mismanagement
Truck protest targets agency Galaxy over chaotic tour rollout, late ticketing, and artist protection concerns.
‘Check on your friends’: Actor, model Humaira Asghar Ali’s tragic death leaves celebrities soul searching
The ex-Tamasha Ghar contestant's passing has raised uncomfortable questions about neglect and isolation in showbiz.