The U.K.’s entertainment industry has responded to Labour’s landslide victory in the country’s general election, which ends 14 years of Conservative rule with Keir Starmer set to become prime minister. With Labour’s win widely anticipated thanks to the plummeting public support for the Conservatives, performing arts union Equity sent out a statement long before the […]
India’s Yash Raj Films (YRF) has unveiled the title for its first female-fronted instalment in the studio’s successful spy universe franchise. Titled “Alpha,” the film stars Alia Bhatt and Sharvari as super agents. “This is a clear take by YRF to highlight a societal misinterpretation that only men can be Alphas,” said a source close […]
Indian indie producer Shiladitya Bora is set to begin production on “Bayaan,” a new drama featuring Huma Qureshi (“Gangs of Wasseypur,” “Leila”) and Chandrachur Singh (“Maachis,” “Josh”). The film, by writer-director Bikas Mishra (“Chauranga”), is slated to start shooting this month in Rajasthan. Additional cast members include Sachin Khedekar (“Sita Ramam”), Avijit Dutt (“Piku”), Shampa […]
The center-Left Labour Party has secured a decisive victory in the U.K. general election, marking a significant shift in the country’s political dynamics. According to exit polls published by major local media organizations, including the BBC, ITV and Sky News after voting on Thursday was completed, Labour may have secured a 170-seat majority in the […]
Argentine rapper and singer Tiago PZK has dropped his star-studded sophomore album, “Gotti A.” The 14-song collection boasts features from fellow Argentine music stars like Nicki Nicole, Duki and Trueno, along with Manuel Turizo and Justin Quiles. Executively produced by Tiago and Tatool, “Gotti A” also includes collaborations with producers Charlie Heat (Kanye West, J. […]
After filming in his native Compton and performing the song six back-to-back times at his “The Pop Out” concert last month, Kendrick Lamar has released the long-awaited video for “Not Like Us,” the biggest hit from the beef between him and Drake. The clip, directed by Dave Free and Lamar, celebrates the West Coast with […]
For years, the Golden Melody Awards (GMAs) have spotlighted Taiwanese Indigenous music. At this year’s event, Makav, a member of Taiwan’s indigenous Bunun tribe, clinched the coveted Best New Artist title. “I am truly grateful! I hope to encourage fellow 20-year-old creators to pursue their musical ideas and bring them to life,” Makav told Variety. […]
Taiwanese-South Korean singer Shi Shi Sun achieved a career milestone by winning Best Female Mandarin Singer at the 35th Golden Melody Awards (GMAs) for her 2023 album “Boomerang.” This year’s win marks her third Golden Melody Award, following her previous victories: Best Mandarin Album for “SHI’s Journey” in 2019 and Best Vocal Album Recording for […]
MC HotDog, a dominant figure in Asia’s hip-hop scene, recently clinched accolades at the 35th Golden Melody Awards, where he was named as Best Mandarin Male Singer and Best Lyricist. His earlier GMA success came 17 years earlier at the 18th Golden Melody Awards with “Wake Up,” winning Best Mandarin Album. MC HotDog whose real […]
