The Korean diaspora has a complex relationship with the word “gyopo.” In the most literal sense, it refers to Koreans living in another country as immigrants. David Kang, former USC Korean studies director, once told The Times that…
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‘A Merry Little Ex-Mas’ is a nostalgic dream for its stars
Oliver Hudson had the biggest crush on Cher Horowitz.
When he was 19 years old, Hudson swooned for her after watching “Clueless,” the 1995 teen comedy that transformed Alicia Silverstone into an overnight sensation. The film was perfectly…
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‘We got hate mail after the Proms!’ The towering visions of UK jazz legend Mike Westbrook | Jazz
Mike Westbrook is reflecting on his 89-year life from his cottage by the sea in Devon. Sitting with him in his cosy, book-lined sitting room under a signed picture of Duke Ellington, and next to his Broadwood grand piano, the experience is calm…
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Bagpipers claim world record with AC/DC’s ‘It’s a Long Way to the Top’
Keegan Kohler, left, Stephen Scott and Amber Thompson, right, wait outside a Melbourne, Australia, stadium on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, hours before gates open for an AC/DC concert.
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Tom Felton Gets Huge Reception As Draco Malfoy On Broadway
Tom Felton got a raucous welcome as he reprised his role as Draco Malfoy for the first time in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway.
The British actor soaked up rapturous screams and applause for a good 30 seconds…
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Actor Allison Mack reveals role in Nxivm sex cult in new podcast: ‘I was abusive’ | US crime
The Smallville actor Allison Mack says she was once riveted by the influence she wielded through her role in the Nxivm sex cult – though it eventually sent her to federal prison, and she now realizes it was “abusive”.
“I was excited by the…
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The Birth of the Sword and Sandals Epic
The chariot scene from Ben Hur (1959) remains one of the most spectacular moments ever committed to celluloid. Costing around a quarter of the film’s total budget and shot using a team of 70 specially trained horses on the largest film set then…
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Kering’s Women In Motion Talk Held Featuring Mitsuki Takahata, Kento Nakajima, Debra Zane, and Miyuki Fukuma
From Left: Atsuko Tatsuta, Kento Nakajima, Mitsuki Takahata, Debra Zane, Miyuki Fukuma
Kering, global luxury group, hosted its fifth Women In Motion Talk at the 38th Tokyo International Film Festival, held at TOHO Cinemas Roppongi Hills.
Ahead of…
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‘I really enjoyed it’: new RSC curriculum brings Shakespeare’s works to life in UK classrooms | William Shakespeare
Act 1. Scene 1. A classroom in a secondary school in Peterborough. It is a dreary, wet afternoon. Pupils file into the room, take their seats and face the front.
These year 10 English students at Ormiston Bushfield academy are taking part in a…
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Fraudulent Beeston carpenter given suspended sentence and has to pay victims £15k
Brian FarmerLuton Crown Court
Brian Farmer/BBCMichael Kempson leaves Luton Crown Court after being given a suspended jail term A carpenter who pocketed thousands of pounds for work he did not do has been given a suspended jail sentence and ordered…
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