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BTS becomes the first group to surpass 10 billion annual Spotify streams, driven by its hit album “Arirang” and ongoing world tour.
Film & TV
Shōgun Season 2 begins filming in Jan 2026 with a 10-year time jump, new cast, and “unprecedented battle sequences”
Thuy Trang was fired after publicly demanding fair pay for Power Rangers stars, a bold move that cost her dearly,
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Japan advance to the World Cup knockout stage after a 1–1 draw with Sweden, setting up a high-stakes round-of-32 clash
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences continues its international diversification strategy. The 2026 invitee list indicates targeted growth
Tracie Pang reflects on closing Pangdemonium after 16 years, the realities of Singapore theatre, censorship, and what comes next
A Seoul court has handed down a suspended sentence to a Brazilian national following a series of obsessive visits to
Mark Lee faces backlash after wearing a Confederate flag T-shirt. His label, Upper Room, issues an apology as debate grows
Tony Leung calls AI in filmmaking a “double-edged sword,” warning it could cost jobs and strip cinema of its soul
The legendary filmmaker aims for a July theatrical debut as Singaporean distributor Encore Films secures the global rights outside mainland
The global streaming phenomenon returns this June with new characters, dangerous Earth Kingdom secrets, and a war that is about