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Welcome to your first look at what’s set to hit Netflix in April 2022 in the US. Below, we’ll list all the new movies and shows coming soon to the service. As always, you’ll want to keep an eye out for drops slated for April 2022. Among the big drops …

Revisited and futuristic Meteora guitars and basses are announced in partnership with Portuguese artists. The man, Japanese breakfast, and more. A completely new shape for a Fender guitar, the Meteora’s heritage has yet to be claimed by any artist, genre or era. Artists participating in the launch of the Player …

CBR exclusively reveals Frank Quitely, Geof Darrow, and Ed Piskor covers for Shaolin Cowboy: Cruel To Be Kin #2, slated for release by Dark Horse Comics in June. CBR can exclusively reveal Frank Quitely (Superman All Star), Ed Piskor (American Splendor) and Geof Darrow (hard boiled) covers for Shaolin Cowboy: …

Most Americans may never have heard of Bhangra, the energetic and expressive form of Indian folk dance and music that has swept the country for the past 30 years. But the creators of a new Bhangra-centric musical, currently premiering at La Jolla Playhouse, hope that will change. Sam Wilmott, the …

Next Friday, March 18, the Diversity in Design Collaborative will hold its first-ever Design for Youth Conference in Motor City at the College for Creative Studies. Aimed at Detroit Public School students and other young members of the local community, the day-long event will offer children ages 12-18 the opportunity …

Japanese breakfast (Photo by Jana Birchum) Unsettled spring weather and a familiar tension in my upper back can only mean one thing. My badge is waiting for me at the Convention Center, but after three huge years since I last attended with tote bags, I can’t remember exactly where I’m …

Welcome to a very early look at what’s set to hit Netflix in April 2022 in the US. Below, we’ll list all the new movies and shows coming soon to the service. As always, you’ll want to keep an eye out for drops slated for April 2022. Among the big …

“Value stocks may do well in an environment characterized by higher inflation, higher rates and the continued reopening of the global economy. Safety in quality “Furthermore, quality companies are natural ballast to add value to, particularly during periods of inflation when pricing power and strong balance sheets are an advantage. …

Pusha T hopped on Japanese producer/DJ/streetwear icon Nigo’s latest track, “Hear Me Clearly.” The track features a dusty drum groove and an unsettling loop of bell-like synths that sound offbeat over the occasional beat of a bass synth. As always, Pusha’s bars speak for themselves: “Kilogram kick-starter pushes a brick …

Of all things WWE, its most powerful brand is WrestleMania, a name that not only signals the biggest show of the year for the promotion, but also a household name similar to the Super Bowl. And, like the Super Bowl, WrestleMania aims to be a pop cultural touchstone, pairing its …

Eurovision organizers have expelled Russia from this year’s song contest, to be held in Turin, Italy, following its invasion of Ukraine. The decision by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) to exclude Russia from the annual music event is one of many moves by cultural and sporting bodies in response to …

LL Cool J will host the 2022 iHeartRadio Music Awards, which will be broadcast live from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on Tuesday, March 22. It was also announced on Wednesday (February 23rd) that Jennifer Lopez would receive the 2022 iHeartRadio Icon Award. To explore See the latest videos, …

By The Associated Press Today’s highlight in the story: On February 23, 1954, the first mass inoculation of school children against poliomyelitis using the Salk vaccine began in Pittsburgh as some 5,000 students were vaccinated. To this date : In 1685, the composer George Frideric Handel was born in present-day …

Capcom’s countdown was leading up to the next entry in the long-running Street Fighter series: Street Fighter 6. We only have a nifty teaser, but there are already a few new things we can glean. Here are all the cool things in the Street Fighter 6 teaser we found. Street …

The world’s best bars for epic sunsets and delicious cocktails on vacation with rooftop bars and beach clubs in the United States, Maldives, Santorini, South Africa and other locations in vacation We take a look at some of the best sunset bars in the world ( Image: PR DOCUMENT / …

In a glitchy transcendence to the ethereal realm, Yeule creates a cyber-gothic atmosphere this explores reality, imperfection and the body. glitch princess is the second feature film project by 24-year-old London-based, Singapore-born non-binary artist Nat Ćmiel. Since 2014, Ćmiel has been releasing computerized ethereal pop music under the name Yeule, …

By Jenna Fryer Associated Press DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Kyle Larson balanced a car seat on a suitcase as the thick strap of another bag tightened around his neck. Her two children were spinning on the metal poles outside LAX airport and Larson couldn’t find the bus for rental cars. …

Before there was BTS or BigBang, there was Epik High. Ask anyone who’s been listening to K-pop for more than a few years, and chances are they’ll know Epik High because the pioneering Korean hip-hop trio had a deep and profound influence on popular music. Korean. Featuring K-pop icons such …

BEIJING — When the International Skating Union tasked ice dancers with performing “street dance rhythms” for the first leg of the ice dancing competition, it was an invitation to disaster. Skaters have stumbled a lot over the years navigating between the official rules of the sport, its unspoken mores and …

The new exhibition Artists Inspired by Music: Interscope Reimagined – which has its final weekend at LACMA February 11-13 – is a colorful and boisterous collection of original works by artists such as Lauren Halsey, Damien Hirst and Cecily Brown performing the music and image of Interscope artists such as …

American review (Fri) Real Arnaud des PallieresFrench filmmaker des Pallieres continues his exploration of US culture and history, which began in earlier non-fiction works Disneyland, My Old Homeland; Diane Wellington; and Dusts of America, created from silent film archives. In this feature-length documentary, he explores the history of the United …

Boy group Rookie Trendz sat down with Korea JoongAng Daily on January 27 for an interview. [JEON TAE-GYU] A new K-pop boy group has been launched by a major Korean company – but it’s not one of the K-pop powerhouses you might think of. Trendz, pronounced “trend zee,” debuted Jan. …

MONSTA X is a South Korean boy group formed under Starship Entertainment’s survival program No.Mercy. The group currently consists of six members: Shownu, Minhyuk, Kihyun, Hyungwon, Joohoney and IM The group debuted on May 14, 2015 with their debut EP Trespass. In March 2017, Monsta X released their first studio …

South Korean singer and songwriter JAMIE is releasing her latest single Pity Party today on all digital platforms via Warner Music Korea. For her all-English single, the globally acclaimed artist delivers her most personal and expressive work to date. The single begins with a catchy, disco beat before a dynamic …

Jackie Venson February Residency Lamberts, Saturday 5 – Saturday 26 Counting the last two years, Jackie Venson breaks down her performances: outdoor shows (60%), indoor sets at reduced capacity (30%), cancellations (10%). Four consecutive Saturdays at historic Lamberts BBQ paradise comply with health protocols. “The last two years, how difficult …

Country artist Mickey Guyton will sing the national anthem, R&B singer Jhene Aiko will perform “America the Beautiful,” and gospel group Mary Mary will perform “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” backed by the Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles, in as part of the pregame ceremonies for the Super Bowl on …

Creso Pharma is set to take its first step onto the metaverse, buying digital land on The Sandbox next to a mansion owned by rapper Snoop Dogg. The Metaverse is considered the next big thing and is expected to become one of the biggest technology trends over the next 10 …

The medium of animation allows for all sorts of creative freedom when adapting a story from the past. Regardless of how literal an adaptation is, there are, however, historical anime that will stand the test of time, whether through the chosen story or the way they are told. Such an …

A fter a multi-million pound refurbishment, the successor to Knightsbridge favorite Bar Boulud opens its doors this week promising an izakaya-inspired experience that, according to its founder, “will make you feel like you’re in a party at home or in a house”. Located beneath the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Aubrey opens …

In an interview with an Indian newspaper, The Telegraph, Mr. Roy recalled: “All of a sudden Miles says to me, ‘You start’ — no music, nothing at all, just like that. Realizing I need to set the groove, I just start playing a ta-ka-na-ta-n-ka-tin beat. Herbie nods rhythmically and, with …

California is home to a plethora of trends. Over the past few decades, gearheads have been lucky or unlucky to witness some of the best and worst trends to ever come out of a store. Everyone remembers the SoCal JDM trend which was largely inspired by Japanese tuners. It’s definitely …

2022 has barely begun, but there’s already a candidate for ‘Boy Of The Year’: Warren Hue. A household name in Indonesian rap circles, Hue burst onto the global scene last year when he signed with 88rising, making his solo debut with the effervescent single “Omomo Punk.” He completed an Indonesian …

ENHYPEN BELIFT LABORATORY Ensuring you’re one of the top-selling bands in one of the biggest music markets in the world within a year would be more than satisfying for most artists, but ENYHPEN is aiming for much bigger. Since their official debut on the music scene in November 2020, ENHYPEN …

If the past two years have taught the world anything, it’s the precariousness of predictions. January 2022 has arrived, but with the spread of omicron raising new concerns, all I can do is look at my recently purchased calendar and give up. Maybe leaving the dates blank would be a …

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We celebrate the legacy of Virgil Abloh, the era-defining designer and fashion disruptor who passed away late last year. The fashion world still mourns the loss of Virgil Abloh, the American designer who died at the end of November at the shockingly early age of 41. The embodiment of a …

Stevie Appleby After a period of reflection where he didn’t pick up a guitar for about two years, Stevie Appleby (formerly of Little Green Cars) returned to the fray at the end of 2021 with new music (EP, with the wonderful songs Mother of Pearl and Rusty) and several live …

Finally, when I look back to the year 2021, these memories will need a soundtrack. In the end, that’s what these albums are. When I reflect on the past 365 days, of course, I will also think of all the sounds that have accompanied many of the experiences I have …

LL Cool J canceled his New Years Eve performance after testing positive for Covid-19. The 53-year-old musician was scheduled to perform on Dick Clark’s New Years Eve hosted by Ryan Seacrest in New York City. In a statement to People, he said: “I know it’s disappointing for the millions of …

By the time Detroit hip-hop producer J Dilla released his first studio album in 2001, “Welcome 2 Detroit,” he was already somewhere in the realm of myth. A member of the Soulquarians and Ummah production collectives, he was known for his luscious yet punchy music – he was hugely influential …

Dogecoin is one of the many altcoins that came into existence after Bitcoin. Developers Jackson Palmer and Billy Marker developed this piece as a meme-mimicking joke featuring a Japanese dog breed called Shiba Inu. The coin then gained popularity and began to appreciate in value both as a digital currency …

Philippe Venet, fashion designer, 91 years oldFrom Lyon, Venet apprenticed with a local seamstress before moving to Paris, where he found work at Schiaparelli and met his partner, Hubert de Givenchy. Venet worked at Givenchy until 1962, when he launched his own line. The purity of his designs identifies him …

Well, it wasn’t a full year of live music in Vermont. But it’s safe to say that it was a welcome comeback when the in-person concerts returned for good in June. And while our current situation is still far from “normal,” Green Mountain State has hosted an impressive number of …

Sean “Diddy” combs is ready to bring Y2K fashion back to the main stage as the majority owner of the menswear brand he launched, Jean-Jean. The artist and businessman founded clothing brand Sean John in 1998, but sold the majority of the company’s shares in 2016. However, the company that …

PUTNEY – Japanese keyboardist and composer Masayuki Hirano (BIGYUKI) performs at Next Stage Arts on Friday at 7:30 p.m. The performance begins with a solo grand piano set from “NYC’s Secret Weapon”, followed by a trio set with Randy Runyon on guitar and Tim “Smithsoneon” Smith on drums. “We’re excited …

In what can only be described as another weird year in the world, there were some good sides up until 2021. The Tokyo Olympics gave us all something, Squid Game took the internet by storm. , the #FreeBritney movement has succeeded in its quest, plus we’ve been treated to a …

File photo of a previous Lego Festival at the Dubai Festival City Mall, Dubai Festival City, as part of the Dubai Shopping Festival Image Credit: Provided Dubai: The annual Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) unveiled its lineup for its latest edition – from December 15 to January 30 – which includes …

Many in North America consider cities like Las Vegas, Miami, Los Angeles, and New York to be hot spots for entertainment. Still, stories of nightlife in Europe have long permeated after-party restroom and dancefloor conversations across America. Some diehard ravers and dance music fanatics will stop at nothing to find …

Calix’s “Crash and Burn” EP is what happens when panic and frustration is funneled into the story and the sound. His five tracks, written during confinement, all recount an experience that characterized this period of Filipino society: being consumed by the terror of violence and uncertainty, while thirsting for an …

When it comes to K-pop, either you’re a fan or you just don’t know it yet. This is mainly because within the genre there are so many subgenres that would end up appealing to the general public. From hip hop to pop rock, including R&B, there is something for everyone. …

Eat for a cause: Pasta with benefits: Monday December 6 Eataly Boston (800 Boylston St.) donates 10 percent of all market and restaurant sales to Globe Santa, providing books and toys to families in need for the holidays. Visit from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Visit Newton’s Baramor (45 Union …

Before BTS played his last song on Sunday, J-Hope, one of the seven members of K-pop superstar boy band, took a moment to share his feelings with the crowd inside SoFi Stadium for the second of four sold-out shows. “This concert is going to be a big part of my …

Besides wowing the world with their talent and growing popularity, Korean musicians have become the face of several sponsorship deals and creative collaborations. Plus, some of them have gone the extra mile and invested in lucrative businesses to get the best returns. These include investing in real estate and start-ups …

Read our Michelle Zauner profile Crying in H Mart By Michelle Zauner In search of the raga: an improvisation on Indian music By Amit Chaudhuri Amit Chaudhuri has led many lives. The novelist, essayist, teacher and musician has spent time in London, Bombay and Calcutta and studied North Indian classical …

After the initial COVID delays, Oblivion Access Festival – formerly Austin Terror Fest – released the lineup for its 2022 debut on Thursday. Originally scheduled for June 2020 and postponed following pandemic closures, festival organizers took to their official Instagram to announce new plans for May next year. The festival …

November 19, 2021 10:11 A.M. By ADRIAN SAINZ Associated PressMEMPHIS, Tennessee (AP) – Two days before he was shot while shopping for cookies at his favorite bakery in Memphis, Tennessee, rapper Young Dolph had visited a cancer center where a relative had received treatment.The 36-year-old man who grew up on …

Hip-hop dancer Charles Parks, who has toured the world as a support dancer with Madonna, now teaches urban dance at the Pound It studio in Red Deer. Although Parks most recently resided in Los Angeles and Arizona, the Chicago native, he admitted he was no stranger to the kind of …

Everyone knows that superheroes have plunged and made their way off the page of the comics and conquered the cinema and television screens of the world. They also, however, made a two-fisted assault on the music. Cool nerdy rappers, cool nerdy punk rockers, J-pop icons, and doomy metalheads swung with …

A paper tiki mask is the only indication that the door to which it is affixed leads anywhere other than a dive bar. However, ring the doorbell and walk through the kitchen and you’ll be transported to an island-themed living room that’s both kitsch and cozy. “This is just from …

“Merging foreign and Chinese culture doesn’t take much; a guqin and two people will do. This statement was used by Mandopop singer Han Geng, one of the four captains of Street Dance of China Season 4 – to present a duet between Chinese choreographer Ma Xiaolong and French hip hop …

We are in November, which means we are now preparing for the holidays. A pre-cursor to mulled wines and creamy eggnog I’m forced to spend the next month doing lyrical lyrics (stay tuned for gift guides, reader; lots to come), the multitude of libations this month covers the entire range, …

Prior to Blake Showers, 28, illustrated for a global publication, he was a kid from Birmingham, Alabama, who found solace and safety in Japanese comics. He got his first glimpse of the genre, popularly known as manga, in a freshman while recovering from nasal surgery. “My mom brought me a …

2021 is almost over, so you know what that means: so many end-of-year awards show are about to drop, including the Mnet Asian Music Awards. Each year the show brings many iconic performances from our favorite K-pop groups. Remember BTS’s epic MAMA 2020 performance, which included a hologram of Suga? …

Two of Nike’s longtime collaborators drop off their latest designs this week. Comme des Garçons has completely redesigned the upper of the classic Air Foamposite One in two tone-on-tone colors, while Patta offers another color of its wavy Air Max 1. Still looking for a clean pair of Dunks? There’s …

Queen of Dancehall Spice clearly had a ball on Halloween night, October 31, as she and her family donned matching costumes inspired by the Disney and Pixar animated film series., The Incredibles. The Love and hip-hop: Atlanta star, (dressed like Elastagirl) with his partner, Justin Budd (as Mr. Incredible) and …

After a year of absence, the Columbia Experimental Music Festival returns to temporarily satisfy curious listeners, then arouse even more curiosity. A project of the artistic collective Dismal Niche, the festival runs from November 4-7 and looks at everything from jazz to metal, neo-classical to ambient, and a fair amount …

Berkley town center is all decked out for Bookley Nights. // Photo courtesy of Catalyst Media Factory Youmacon Youmacon is a fantastic nerdom festival that brings together fans and creators of Japanese anime, video games, internet culture, artwork and comics in one place. For 17 years, the convention has offered …

EXHIBITION ANNOUNCEMENT Modern portraits by Los Angeles-based artist Shizu Saldamando create new ways of seeing and being seen, making his subjects visible to new audiences and reflected in contemporary culture. “When it’s all over / Cuando Esto Termine” will be playing from November 2 to December 2. 10 at the …

Chicano Batman is a quartet from Los Angeles whose sound draws on a wide spectrum of influences ranging from spatial psychedelia, Tropicalia, to slow-jam soul. And as a tribute to their favorite classic soul bands, on stage, they wear bespoke suits with ruffled tuxedo shirts from a thrift store near …

At ALPHA, her debut album, K-pop artist CL seems determined and confident despite years of industry setbacks. Very cherry / Courtesy the artist hide caption toggle legend Very cherry / Courtesy the artist At ALPHA, her debut album, K-pop artist CL seems determined and confident despite years of industry setbacks. …

The words of ‘Stupid, carefree, stupid‘are based on AKINA’s own past experience of drowning in love. The track was produced by TOSHIKI HAYASHI (% C), the backing DJ of the Japanese duo chelmico, who has also worked with artists such as Kai Kubota, iri and Awesome City Club. It is …

Image credit: actrice.jp We’re back with a preview of our favorite new music releases from Japan. For October, we’ve chosen from the worlds of electronic and folk scenes from Japan and showcased locally and internationally recognized artists such as DAN, as well as some of our favorite emerging artists. Whether …

This week in Dallas, you can bow to the queen of our city, see a giant dog in the flesh, enjoy a Japanese breakfast, or listen to nothing. And much more ! Has Russian President Vladimir Putin spoken out against “canceling culture” on your 2021 bingo card? No? We neither. …

Amber Glenn performs in the women’s short program at the Skate America figure skating event on Saturday, October 23, 2021 in Las Vegas. (AP Photo / David Becker) David Becker PA LAS VEGAS As Nathan Chen struggled at Skate America, Vincent Zhou won his first major title to show the …

Polo G wasn’t the only rapper to build in the past few years to be deemed eligible. Youngboy Never Broke Again and Moneybagg Yo, who both released their first albums in 2018, are also on the list of 463 artists eligible for Best New Artist at the 64th annual Grammy …

Boy group Seventeen poses at an online press conference Friday. (Pledis Entertainment) The K-pop sensation Seventeen greeted the fall foliage, fall breeze and October romance by releasing their ninth EP, “Attacca,” Friday afternoon, returning almost four months after their previous job. “Attacca” follows on from the band’s previous album and …

Clearday is the name of this clever young Singaporean cosmetics company, but there is nothing very clear about the way they do business. His product is called White Pearl, and as playwright Anchuli Felicia King’s ferociously crafty pamphlet indicates, it has a dangerous amount of skin in the Asian skin …

Pokemon 25th Anniversary has brought some highly anticipated products to market, as well as some surprising additions to celebrate the event. New images hint at what would be one of the more unique additions to Pokemon TCG featuring artists from the 25th anniversary music album. Three images were shared on …

Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press entertainment reporters on what’s coming to TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. MOVIES – Denis Villeneuve’s dark and majestic adaptation of Frank Herbert’s cult 1965 sci-fi novel “Dune,” with its large-scale architecture and thunderous sound explosions, would certainly be best …

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) – For more than a week, a South Korean graffiti artist has been transforming the side of a building into larger-than-life wall art. Located on the exterior wall of J&L Staffing and Recruiting, 219 West Seventh St., are illustrations of three young women, dressed in traditional …

I SEEM to have spent most of my life trying to redeem the 80s. In fact, I’ve spent my entire journalistic career trying to redeem them. 8 The ’80s were pop music’s greatest decade (photo David Bowie)Credit: Rex 8 Freddie Mercury performing at Live Aid at Wembley StadiumCredit: Getty – …

Performance artist Akiko Tokuoka is one of 3,000 New York-based artists to receive $ 5,000 through the City Artist Corps Grants program, presented by the New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA), with support from the Mayor’s Office of Media …

Kathleen A. Llemit – Philstar.com October 11, 2021 | 3:59 p.m. MANILA, Philippines – World-famous hip-hop dance group Jabbawockeez just surprised fast-growing P-Pop group BGYO by posting a video on their Instagram, TikTok and Twitter accounts dancing to BGYO’s hit song, “The Baddest “. Just days ago, the members of …

TikTok has joined other social media platforms as an innovative way for artists to promote their new releases. With TikTok, videos are shared on other platforms as well as Twitter and Instagram reels, it has become the fastest way for a song to become popular. From fun challenges to dance …

Princess Love isn’t curled up in a bed crying just because her marriage to Ray J is seemingly over. TMZ caught up with the owner of Prella Cosmetics while pushing his young toddlers out of the airport. When asked how she’s doing since Ray recently filed for divorce, Princess says …

Choices, choices, choices. In most normal years, October means an increase in concerts due to the outskirts of Houston compared to the Austin City Limits Music Festival two weekends. (Check out our list of must-haves here.) This year is different. Even without the LCA bump, the groups are clamoring to …

Singer Ray J recently filed for divorce from Princess Love for the third time in Los Angeles Superior Court on October 6. Representatives for the couple have yet to comment on the divorce. Ray J’s first report filing for divorce was reported by TMZ and the singer spoke to them …

Thursday October 7, 2021, 12:18 p.m.Article: Gordon Campbell So far, South Korea’s cultural industries appear to be pandemic-proof. They are also gaining huge global audiences, not just large national audiences. In recent years, the South Korean television series (Squid Game, Descendants of the Sun) and movies (Parasite, Oldboy, The Maid) …

Last week, it was revealed that Dr. Dre will be headlining the Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show. In doing so, Dre becomes the first Hip-Hop artist to make headlines, after nearly 25 years of various MCs appearing in the lead role. Dre will share the stage with some of his …

Arashi (a name that translates directly to the word “storm”) are a five member Japanese boy group known for their music that mixes pop, R&B and hip hop. The group, made up of members Satoshi Ohno, Kazunari Ninomiya, Jun Matsumoto, Masaki Aiba and Sho Sakuari, held their first conference in …

On Coldplay’s bilingual single My Universe, Swedish producer Max Martin negotiates a shimmering sentimental ballad that unites the world in a sweet treat. Theo Wargo / Getty Images for SiriusXM Chris Martin said the theme for Coldplay’s upcoming album Music of the Spheres (released October 15) was inspired by watching …

Malaysian singer-songwriter Talitha. has teamed up with Japanese producer maeshima soshi for a calming new single titled ‘Out Of Time’. The three-minute track arrived on major streaming services last Friday (October 1) and was released by the producer under the Tokyo-based brand Good Music Party. In an Instagram post, maeshima …

A few weeks ago, the worlds of luxury fashion and art collided with a buzz of excitement we haven’t seen much lately, when American ‘royal’ musical couple Beyoncé and Jay-Z made the front page of an advertising campaign for American jeweler Tiffany & Co.. The “About Love” campaign triggered a …

Happy 100th birthday, Gucci! The Italian house honors its legendary heritage and pop culture influence with the Gucci 100 collection and a new series of pop-up stores. Alessandro Michele’s special collection reflects the relationship between clothing as an expression of personal identity and music that invokes collective memory, making clever …

Tokyo may have a long way to go before Shibuya’s Halloween nights fully resume, but there are plenty of other events to mark on your calendar in October. As the weather begins to cool, there are outdoor festivals and events including the return of the Oedo Antique Market and the …

In 1892, while Willard Fiske, Cornell’s first librarian, was restoring a spacious villa in the hills above Florence, Italy, he bought a small book. He was over 350 years old with a “sad” binding. He later confessed that he bought it only because he thought it was unusual – and …

This fall is a lot happier than the last in the world of performing arts. You can start with the ridiculous amount of talent coming from central Indiana, which includes John Legend, the Drive-By Truckers, and Todd Snider. From the plentiful number of concerts and theater dates, I have selected …

One of the best aspects of the Japanese music industry is the large amount of subcultures and stages that exist in a relatively small space. With around 800 live houses in Tokyo alone, there is a space for everything and the stages that occupy those spaces are able to thrive …

First launched in 2019, the Fact Music Awards will hold their second edition online next month. The 2020 release was hosted by Girls’ Generation’s Jun Hyun-moo and Seohyun with winners like BTS, Super Junior, TWICE and more. Due to the global pandemic, the awards show will use advanced AR technology …

UNO turns 50 this year and to celebrate its golden anniversary, the classic card game has teamed up with famous Japanese streetwear brand A Bathing Ape (BAPE) for a UNO deck and limited edition BAPE apparel. The UNO BAPE Deck is inspired by the global cultural influence of the fashion …

Awkwafina, née Nora Lum, is one of Hollywood’s next generation’s brightest talents. Whether she creates and plays a dual role on her own show or in big budget blockbusters, she obviously gives 110% to everything she does. RELATED: The 7 Best Awkwafina Characters Are Nora From Queens But as her …

by: Gayle Anderson, Reporter & Producer, Editor Chris Gierowski, Photographer, editor and co-producer Bob Keet Posted: Sep 26, 2021 / 7:58 AM PDT / Update: Sep 26, 2021 / 7:58 AM PDT It is Sunday! There are a number of things we can do to protect each other and have …

Members of Korean K-Pop group BTS attend meeting at UN Image Credit: AP BTS has still been on top since appearing at the 76th United Nations General Assembly, but what they really look forward to is seeing fans again in person, reports Billboard. Over the weekend, the K-pop supergroup sat …

The South Korean entertainment industry, while still popular, has reached new heights over the past two years. Whether it’s Parasite’s historic Oscar win for Best Picture or bands like BTS and Blackpink taking the world by storm, Korean entertainment is at the top of its game. BTS notably broke several …

Ricky Bell has always been in the spotlight, being the founding member of New Edition and Bell Biv DeVoe. The famous American R&B singer and solo artist is also the lead singer of Bell Biv DeVoe. He is not the only veteran artist at Maison Bell. Amy Correa Bell has …

Ricky Bell has always been in the spotlight, being the founding member of New Edition and Bell Biv DeVoe. The famous American R&B singer and solo artist is also the lead singer of Bell Biv DeVoe. And it turns out he’s not the only seasoned artist at Maison Bell. His …

Noovy Before You Die 2021 Online Concert Taiwanese group noovy, formed in 2014, released two albums in Mandarin – One (2017) and Sun (2018) – and a Japanese one, Lion (2018). The four members, all in their twenties, are bassist Jacob, drummer Mark, vocalist Shawn and guitarist JK. On September …

Supersonic festivalProspectus Supersonic, the only Japanese music festival to feature foreign artists this year, took place September 18-19 at Zozotown Marine Stadium in Chiba City, just east of Tokyo. The Osaka edition of the festival had been canceled several weeks earlier due to logistical difficulties in transporting artists between the …

Dancehall’s love affair with cars is closely linked to superficial ideas of success or failure, which is also marked by its closeness to the most beautiful and exclusive women. The prestige cars serve as inspiration for dancehall artists and their songs are interwoven with those they consider to be the …

The Hispanic community takes pride in its vibrant and colorful music. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, here’s an appreciation, in no particular order, of some Latino hits from 2021: “911” by Sech Artists like J Balvin and Luis Fonsi are pretty well known in America – I hope Sech …