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After Hollywood strike, Broadway staves off industrial action

A tentative agreement in New York averted a Broadway strike by stagehands and backstage workers. Hollywood also faces historic industrial action, with actors and writers on strike.
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Indonesian singer, Cakra Khan, shows stunning performance in America’s Got Talent audition

Indonesia’s music prodigy Cakra Khan stunned America’s Got Talent judges and viewers with his unique, resonant voice, earning a standing ovation and passage to the next round. This marks another milestone for Indonesian talent on the international stage, reinforcing the richness of the country’s music scene.

Public vigil for Coco Lee to take place in end of July, more memorial gatherings in Greater China

The family of the late Hong Kong pop diva Coco Lee has announced that a public vigil will take place at the end of the month to commemorate her life, spurring fans to buy tickets to Hongkong. The family also shared that public vigils will also be held in Greater China.

Hollywood grinds to a halt as actors unite with writers in strike

SAG-AFTRA members, representing 160,000 TV and movie actors, have joined screenwriters in a strike. Negotiations over a new contract collapsed, focusing on the contentious issues of streaming services and artificial intelligence. The strike, backed by leading actors, aims for higher wages, increased residual payments for streaming content, and protection against unauthorized use of actors’ likenesses by AI. This marks the first joint work stoppage by actors and writers in 63 years.

HBO/Max tops Emmy nominations, achieving historical milestones

HBO/Max sets a record with 127 Emmy nominations across 17 original programs for the 75th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards. This marks the 21st time HBO tops the list of most Primetime Emmy nominations in a year.

Michael Learns to Rock to perform in Singapore on 9 September this year

Don’t miss the electrifying LIVE concert by Danish rock band Michael Learns to Rock (MLTR) at Our Tampines Hub on 9 Sep, 8pm. All proceeds go to Dementia Singapore. The band last performed in Singapore at The Star Theatre in October 2022 and November 2018. Mr. Jason Foo, CEO of Dementia Singapore, recognizes MLTR’s popularity among Singaporeans, making them an ideal choice to headline this dedicated concert for people with dementia.

Vietnam bans Barbie movie due to cultural insensitivity as it contains China’s Nine-Dash-Line

Vietnam bars screening of new Barbie movie over alleged cultural insensitivity, featuring offending images supporting China’s controversial Nine-Dash-Line territorial claims in the South China Sea.

Taylor Swift fans in Indonesia eagerly await six-day concert series in Singapore

Taylor Swift fans in Indonesia eagerly await her six-day concert series in Singapore, generating immense excitement and high demand for tickets.

Swifties queue at SingPost outlets 2 days before Taylor Swift concert ticket General On-sale

Dedicated Swifties were spotted camping outside specific SingPost outlets from as early as 3 am on Thursday (6 Jul), two days ahead of the General On-sale for Taylor Swift concert tickets on Friday. While their passion for securing tickets is admirable, it is crucial for Swifties to prioritise personal safety and take care of their well-being.