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From viral soundtracks to veteran comebacks, here is the music that defined the year.
Film & TV
Lucy Liu reflects on her immigrant childhood: "Growing up, I didn’t understand English for so long," feeling isolated and voiceless
Tatsuya Fujiwara headlines the stage adaptation of Haruki Murakami’s Hard‑Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World, embodying data specialist
Lana Condor and Andrew Koji's new film 'Worth The Wait' is being touted as a "modern-day Love Actually"
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Mainstream critics early on dismissed his work as cheap, lowbrow entertainment. Today, film scholars and global audiences celebrate him alongside
A U.K.-Nigerian‑Hong Kong romantic comedy titled My Nigerian Fiancé has been unveiled, marking a cross‑continental collaboration between A13 Films founder
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.