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The vocalists behind the fictional group HUNTR/X will perform the Billboard Hot 100 hit "Golden" in their first-ever live performance as a unit.
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The first Asian American Bachelorette, Jenn Tran, has spoken up about the lack of diversity on the show
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Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio return in Karate Kid: Legends, a nostalgic, action-packed reboot starring kung fu prodigy Li Fong
Kim Soo-hyun denies dating Kim Sae-ron as a minor amid allegations from her family
Constance Wu, starring in The Friend, warns of Hollywood’s DEI rollback, citing rising white film roles and risks of limiting
Steven Yeun joins the cast of Paramount's Aang film, but his role is a mystery. Will he reprise Wan or
Japan awards Iwao Hakamata $1.4M for 40+ years on death row before acquittal; wrongful conviction exposes flaws in nation’s justice
AI-generated Ghibli-style art surges online, but Miyazaki’s past critique resurfaces, calling AI animation "an insult to life itself"
Clyde Kusatsu, veteran actor and SAG-AFTRA leader, earns the Ralph Morgan Award for his dedication to both acting and union
Simu Liu returns as Shang-Chi in Avengers: Doomsday, sparking excitement for his role in the multiverse saga and potential link
K-pop star Lara Raj of Katseye comes out on Weverse, calling herself "half a fruitcake." Her openness is seen as