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The National announce first live show since 2024
The Brooklyn rock band announce their first live show in over a year, performing at San Sebastián's AB100 festival in October.
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Marco Pantani’s 1997 Alpe d’Huez record endures nearly 30 years later
Marco Pantani's 37:35 ascent of Alpe d'Huez in 1997 remains cycling's fastest. As the 2026 Tour returns to the mountain across two stages, his record looms…
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Grammys CEO defends Asian Pop category after BTS declines to participate
The Recording Academy CEO responds to BTS's protest against the new Best Asian Pop Music Grammy category, defending its purpose to expand, not segregate, recognition.
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Jared Leto denies sexual misconduct allegations in BBC documentary
Jared Leto has issued a categorical denial following allegations in a BBC documentary featuring accounts from ten women.
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Busan’s Asian Project Market Selects 30 Films for 2026, Sees Record Submissions
Busan's Asian Project Market announced 30 feature selections for 2026, drawing from a record 604 submissions across 48 countries, reflecting growing momentum in independent Asian cinema.
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Kim Dae Myeung and Lee Sang Hee form a ruthless villain couple in KBS thriller The Husband
KBS thriller The Husband releases new stills of Kim Dae Myeung and Lee Sang Hee as a sinister villain couple, hinting at a pivotal flashback episode…
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Ji Chang Wook and Imada Mio Lead Korean-Japanese Romance Comedy Merry Berry Love
Ji Chang Wook and Imada Mio star in a Korean-Japanese rom-com about a designer and strawberry farmer meeting on a Japanese island this October.
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Glen Hansard spoke of profound bond with Eddie Vedder before his death
Glen Hansard recalled how Eddie Vedder's compassion sparked a 15-year friendship after a tragedy at his show.
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EsDeeKid announces 48-date ‘Council House Rat’ world tour for 2026
EsDeeKid announces a 48-date world tour titled 'Council House Rat', with a headline Wembley Arena show and dates across North America and Europe in 2026.
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Kavinsky spoke of forthcoming Weeknd collaboration before his death
Kavinsky told NME in 2022 that a collaboration with The Weeknd was likely to materialise soon, though no material emerged before his death.
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