Blackswan: Is it still K-pop if none of the singers are Korean?
Seoul, South Korea CNN — Cheers ring out as the four women take to the stage and launch into a synchronized dance routine in front of giant speakers blasting music.…
Glenda Jackson: Two-time Oscar-winning actress and former politician dies at age 87
CNN — Tributes have been paid to two-time Oscar-winning actor and former UK politician Glenda Jackson, who died peacefully after a short illness at the age of 87. “Glenda Jackson,…
Jocelyn Chia: Comedian in New York jokes about Malaysia, sparks backlash diplomatic backlash
Hong Kong CNN — A comedian in New York who joked about the safety of Malaysian planes in an apparent reference to the disappearance of flight MH370 has sparked a…
Chinese stand-up comedian forced to apologize after military joke angers officials
Hong Kong CNN — A Chinese stand-up comedian has canceled all his performances after a joke he made with a loose reference to the country’s military prompted anger from authorities…
K-pop star Moon Bin, member of boy band Astro, dies age 25
CNN — K-pop star Moon Bin, a member of the boy band Astro, has died at the age of 25, his music label Fantagio said Thursday. In a statement on…
Spanish actress Ana Obregón sparks surrogacy debate after the birth to her granchild
CNN — A Spanish TV actress has sparked controversy after using a surrogate to fulfill what she says was the final wish of her dead son: to have a child.…
North Korea is trying a new propaganda strategy: YouTube influencers
Seoul, South Korea CNN — The young woman rifles through a fridge of popsicles, pulling out several to show the camera. “This is milk flavor – the picture is so…
South Korea brought K-pop and K-dramas to the world. The Korean language could be next
CNN — There’s never been a better time to learn Korean. It’s one of the fastest-growing languages in the world, outpacing traditionally popular rivals like Chinese in multiple markets –…
‘Russia’s Rambo’ — once a Putin favorite — says he’d now fight for Ukraine and feels ‘nothing but hatred’ for his home country
CNN — Russian actor Artur Smolyaninov was the star of one of President Vladimir Putin’s favorite films – about a Soviet unit making a last-ditch stand against Afghan insurgents. Now…
Taraneh Alidoosti: Iranian authorities release prominent actress on bail
CNN — One of Iran’s best-known actresses, who was arrested after she criticized the execution of a man involved in nationwide protests, was released on bail on Wednesday, state-aligned ISNA…