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The long-running European musical competition expands into Asian markets with ten countries confirmed for an inaugural November tournament
Film & TV
The celebrated director’s latest thriller, which recently premiered to acclaim at the Venice Film Festival, will be submitted for the
Simu Liu opens up about his “very momentous” first meeting with Robert Downey Jr. on the set of Avengers: Doomsday,
Kim Soo-hyun denies dating Kim Sae-ron as a minor amid allegations from her family
Philippines
What began as a dispute over banned cameras at a K-pop show has spiraled into a regional "war of words"
Southeast Asia’s streaming market is booming, with subscriptions up 19% to more than 61 million in 2025 as Indonesian originals
Jason Myers delivered a record-setting Super Bowl performance for the Seattle Seahawks — and in doing so, became one of
Netflix’s 2026 Southeast Asian content lineup puts the spotlight on regional storytelling with Filipino, Thai, and Indonesian stars leading original
Discover 21 rising ESEA artists redefining indie, pop, and R&B — from mxmtoon to YUNHWAY, these voices are shaping music’s
Nine-year-old Singaporean Ivory Chia makes AACA history as the youngest-ever winner, leading a standout night for Asian talent at the
Lea Salonga joins H.E.R. and Liza Soberano in DreamWorks’ 'Forgotten Island,' a Filipino myth-inspired film celebrating Asian storytelling
Netflix’s Physical: Asia unites athletes like Manny Pacquiao in a “new kind of Olympics” — a nation-vs-nation test of strength
Kim Atienza and family mourn daughter Emmanuelle “Emman,” 19, remembered for her joy, openness, and authenticity
CinemaWorld launches CinemaSHORT YouTube channel, spotlighting bold Asian stories and emerging filmmakers beyond the festival circuit
Blackpink’s Rosé tops Forbes Korea’s 2025 YouTuber list, earning ₩11.6B, after a record-breaking year with Bruno Mars collab “APT"
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From real-world giants like BTS and Katseye to a fictional cartoon band from a Netflix movie, Korean music is taking
The makers of the hit drama Perfect Crown have issued an apology after a coronation scene sparked a widespread historical
'One Piece' producer Tetsu Fujimura breaks down how Japanese IP from manga, anime, and games is fueling Hollywood adaptations and
Korean content is dominating globally, but its domestic film industry is in crisis. From falling box office numbers to rising
An investigation into a prominent far-right YouTube channel reveals that viral records alleging an inappropriate relationship with the late actress
Two US nationals face charges in Tokyo after entering the habitat of the famous baby macaque, prompting zoo officials to
Director Herman Yau returns with We’re Nothing at All, a fierce social drama examining the fringe of Hong Kong society.
International Tea Day on 21 May celebrates tea’s cultural heritage, economic importance, and sustainability across Asia, from China and Japan
Vaseline has named BLACKPINK’s Jennie as its first Global Ambassador for the Body Care Collection, highlighting a major new partnership