Japanese novelist Haruki Murakami to publish first new book in three years
A new book by Japanese author Haruki Murakami set to be released in early July will mark his…
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YouTube expands AI deepfake detection to entertainment industry
YouTube announced on April 21 its expansion of its likeness detection technology to the entertainment industry – which…
Music news: K-pop’s biggest labels unite to launch global music festival ‘Fanomenon’
South Korea’s four biggest K-pop agencies have confirmed plans to establish ‘Fanomenon’ as a global music festival to…
Music news: New York jury declares Live Nation, Ticketmaster a monopoly
A federal jury in Manhattan, New York, has found that Ticketmaster and its parent company, Live Nation, have…
Music news: Kanye West postpones Marseille gig as French officials consider ban
US rapper Kanye West has postponed his upcoming Marseille show as French officials consider banning him following the…
Music news: KATSEYE release new music video without Manon ahead of Coachella debut
Girl group Katseye have released their first music video without member Manon Bannerman, who is currently on a…
Author John Green to debut first adult fiction novel after nine-year hiatus
John Green, the author of bestselling book The Fault in Our Stars, has announced his return to the…
Social media news: AI-generated fruit version of ‘Love Island’ goes viral on TikTok
A new viral dating show featuring sexy, cheating fruit has gone viral on TikTok, captivating audiences with its…
Oscars to leave Hollywood for downtown LA in 2029, Academy announces
The Oscars ceremony is set to relocate from its longtime home at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood to…
Former Google executive confirmed as new BBC director general
Former Google executive Matt Brittin has been confirmed as the BBC’s new director general, following the end of…
Film news: Talk show host Stephen Colbert to co-write next “Lord of the Rings” movie
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert is set to come to an end on May 21, but the…
K-pop news: HYBE shares drop by 15% as BTS comeback concert turnout falls short
Shares in HYBE, the company behind K-pop boy group BTS, have fallen sharply following a much lower number…
BTS to perform at highly-anticipated comeback concert in Seoul
K-pop group BTS is set to stage its long-awaited comeback concert this Saturday at Seoul’s Gwanghwamun Square, marking…
Sony removes 135,000 deepfakes of artists’ music from streaming platforms
Music giant Sony Music has announced that it has requested the removal of more than 135,000 deepfake songs…
Coldplay Kiss Cam: Kristin Cabot breaks her silence in Oprah Winfrey interview
Kristin Cabot, the former HR executive who went viral in 2025 following a Coldplay concert kiss cam moment,…
Entertainment news: Dr Dre is officially a billionaire, according to Forbes
Producer and music executive Dr Dre has finally crossed a net worth of $1 billion, making it to…
Meghan Markle’s lifestyle brand ends partnership with Netflix after a year
The Duchess of Sussex’s lifestyle brand, As ever, has ended its partnership with Netflix, according to a statement…
Netflix acquires Ben Affleck’s AI film-tech firm
Netflix announced on Thursday that it has bought InterPositive, a filmmaking technology company founded by actor Ben Affleck…
AI actress Tilly Norwood to expand after Amazon executive hired to produce Tillyverse
The studio behind Tilly Norwood, Xicoia, has hired Amazon executive Mark Whelan to become the “leading architect of…
GBV awareness: Zara Larsson reveals why she doesn’t listen to Chris Brown
Pop star Zara Larsson has shared that Chris Brown won’t be found in her playlist in a recent…
BAFTA controversy: Jury member quits due to handling of Tourette’s tic incident
A BAFTA jury member has announced that he will be stepping down from his role in the organisation…
BBC issues apology for airing racial slur heard by guest with Tourette’s at Baftas
The BBC has apologised for airing a racial slur from its Bafta Film Awards coverage after a guest…
Film news: Bad Bunny to make lead acting debut in ‘Porto Rico’ alongside Javier Bardem
Bad Bunny is set to take on his first lead acting role, starring in a film titled Porto…
BBC to honour Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday with special programming
The BBC has announced that Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday will be celebrated on May 8 with a…