File photo : US singer-songwriter Taylor Swift//AFP

NY Times essay speculating over Swift’s sexuality sparks backlash

New York, United States  – A lengthy essay speculating over superstar Taylor Swift’s sexuality has triggered anger online, with some social media users calling for its retraction. The 5,000-word guest column published…

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(FILES) US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger gives a speech at his arrival at the Orly airport, on September 6, 1976.//AFP

Some things to remember him by

November 30, 2023: Henry Kissinger divided opinions, but to be fair every man does. He could be anything, but from his famous quotes he also sounded like a humorous yet…

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Blackpink’s Lisa dazzles at ‘Crazy Horse’ in Paris

Blackpink member Lisa has given her first performance at the famous “Crazy Horse” venue in Paris, France. On September 28, Lisa made history by becoming the first K-pop artist to…

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Australian actress Margot Robbie poses on the pink carpet upon arrival for the European premiere of “Barbie” in London on July 12.//AFP

Kuwait bans ‘Barbie’ film over ‘public ethics’ concerns

Kuwait has barred hit film “Barbie” from cinemas over concerns about “public ethics”, officials have said, also confirming a separate ban on a horror movie featuring a transgender actor. “Barbie”…

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Vietnam probes Blackpink concert organiser over South China Sea map

Vietnam has launched an inspection into K-pop group Blackpink’s tour organiser’s website, ahead of its concert in Hanoi, over criticism from fans that it shows a map of the South…

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Earth and Mix’s 1st Fan Meeting in Taipei in May 2023 (photo provided by Enfinity Entertainment)

Thailand’s BL series have increased Thailand’s soft power

Thailand’s Boy Love (BL) TV series, also known as Series Y, have grown in popularity and profitability across Asia. A veteran in the production of these drama series told Thai…

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Netflix announces $2.5-billion investment in S. Korea to make TV shows, movies

Netflix Inc said on Tuesday (April 25) it plans to invest $2.5 billion in SouthKorea over the next four years to produce Korean TV series, movies and unscripted shows, doubling…

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Malaysian opposition cries foul over planned “Thai Hot Guy” performance

According to local media reports, a scheduled performance by Thai men wearing lingerie at a bar in the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur next week has triggered controversy, with a…

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Entertainment reporters announce their “Names of the Year” for 2022

Love was in the air in 2022, especially the romance among a male couple as portrayed in the popular series “Y” (Boy Love Drama) and reflecting the wide acceptance of…

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Tourism ministry to propose zoning for night spots to operate up to 4am

The Ministry of Tourism and Sports will propose to the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) next month the setting up of zones, in which pubs and bars would be…

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Thailand’s redundant entertainers to receive 5,000-baht social security payment

The Social Security Office of Thailand (SSO) has agreed to provide a one-time 5,000 baht support payment to nightlife entertainers, including musicians, comedians and other performers, who have been left…

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US actress Regina King (R) presenting English director Emerald Fennell the Oscar for Original Screenplay for “Promising young woman” during the live ABC Telecast of the 93rd Oscars at Union Station in Los Angeles, on April 25, 2021. (Photo by Todd Wawrychuk / AMPAS / AFP)

A less than glittering Oscars ceremony

The coronavirus has had an immense impact on the Oscars and indeed, the entertainment industry in general COVID-19 overshadowed Oscars this year, but the lukewarm attention to what many consider…

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