Culture
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Tanzanian-born novelist Abdulrazak Gurnah wins Nobel Literature Prize
Oct 10, 2021Tanzanian-born novelist Abdulrazak Gurnah, whose work touches on colonialism and refugee life, on Thursday won the Nobel Literature Prize, the Swedish Academy said. Gurnah, who grew born on the island of Zanzibar but fled to England... -
No time to wait: world premiere for new Bond movie
Sep 28, 2021Celebrities and royals walk the red carpet in central London on Tuesday for the much-delayed world premiere of the latest James Bond film, “No Time To Die”. British actor Daniel Craig’s fifth and final outing in... -
Iron curtain falls on Hong Kong cinema as censors demand cuts
Sep 24, 2021Hong Kong’s film sector, once famous for world-class movies, was already struggling before the latest setback: Chinese mainland-style censorship as authorities expand their sweep of dissidents into the cultural arena. When the email from the government... -
Billie Eilish, BTS, Elton John in concert for climate action, vaccines
Sep 24, 2021Billie Eilish, BTS, and Elton John, among others, will donate their star power to Global Citizen Live on Saturday for a global event to raise awareness about climate change, vaccine equity, and famine. Concerts in New... -
Netflix finally eyes TV’s top prize with ‘The Crown’ at in-person Emmys
Sep 18, 2021Netflix is expected to win television’s most prestigious award. The Crown, a critically acclaimed British royal drama, will compete against “Star Wars” series “The Mandalorian” at an Emmys ceremony in front of a reduced live audience... -
BTS issued diplomatic passports for UN session
Sep 17, 2021K-pop sensation BTS have been granted diplomatic passports ahead of the United Nations General Assembly as they embark on their new roles as presidential special envoys, South Korea’s presidential office said. The trailblazing septet has reached... -
Jennifer Lawrence is pregnant with her first child
Sep 9, 2021Jennifer Lawrence and her husband Cooke Maroney will be welcome a new member into their lives as the couple prepares to become parents for the first time. On Wednesday, a spokesman for Jennifer confirmed the wonderful... -
Tilda Swinton’s ‘Goliath’ to premiere at 78th Venice Film Fest
Aug 26, 2021Oscar-winner Tilda Swinton has a reputation for making unusual films. For films such as “Young Adam,” “We Need to Talk About Kevin,” and “Michael Clayton,” the Scottish actress has won numerous international prizes, including an Oscar... -
Shawn Mendes releases new single ‘Summer of Love’
Aug 24, 2021Shawn Mendes, an American singer and songwriter, released his highly awaited track “Summer of Love” on Friday, along with a music video. The music video, directed by Matty Peacock and shot in Majorca, Spain, follows the... -
New York Fashion Week will feature a Pinay-owned fashion label Daily Malong
Aug 23, 2021Daily Malong, a Pinay-owned fashion brand centred around empowering indigenous artists and weavers in the Philippines, will participate in this year’s New York Fashion Week, produced by hiTechMODA. Lydia Querian, Founder and Chief Creative Officer of...