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Blue returns to India: Band to perform in Gangtok, Shillong and Bengaluru - Deets inside
British boy band Blue is all set and ready to take the world by storm with their international tour! The group is on a quest to meet up and celebrate with fans through their concerts to celebrate their 25th anniversary as a group. The band will be...
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World News | China Faces Rising International Condemnation for Uyghur Genocide and Repression
Washington DC [US], October 18 (ANI): World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has released its weekly brief, intensifying its global efforts to expose China's ongoing persecution of Uyghurs, combining advocacy, cultural diplomacy, and international...
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Disney’s Latest Short "Versa" Uses Dance and Music to Explore Loss, Grief, and Hope
Sometimes the most powerful stories come from the heart. Walt Disney veteran animator Malcon Pierce brings such a story to life in his animated short Versa, screening at Animation Is Film this weekend. What’s Happening: According to Variety, Versa...
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Latest Music Industry Hires: Warner Music, Ticketmaster, Believe Japan, AXS, iHeartMedia, Reverb, More
If you have a job shuffle to share, we’re all ears. Send us a note to news@digitalmusicnews.com. If you’d like to post a job on our Job Board, just send us a request to noah@digitalmusicnews.com. And, keep track of all the latest music industry...
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Congolese musicians M’bilia Bel, Kanda Bongo Man mourn Raila Odinga
Congolese music legends M’bilia Bel and Kanda Bongo Man have joined Kenyans in mourning the passing of Raila Odinga. Odinga died in the early hours of October 15 of cardiac arrest in India at the age of 80, while receiving treatment at the...
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China, US symphony orchestras to stage ‘Light of Liangzhu’ concert
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China Daily Global
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With the theme "Revitalization of Civilization: Cultural Heritage and Human Culture Diversity”, the 3rd Liangzhu Forum opened today in Hangzhou, capital of East China's Zhejiang province. Tonight, the Philadelphia Orchestra and the Zhejiang...
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Bhojpuri music is back in Hindi films but is Bollywood doing it dirty?
From Mohammad Rafi singing "Manwa Ma Khatak Hoi Bey Kari" to Khesari Lal Yadav’s "Hoth Laal Kaiyle", Bhojpuri music has always been that uncredited background player, pulling the strings, setting the mood, running the show from behind the curtain....
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China officials try to ease global concern over rare earth curbs
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The Business Times Singapore
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The Asian nation has justified its latest curbs as a response to an expansion of US controls [BEIJING] Chinese officials tried to ease concerns over its shock escalation of rare earth curbs while travelling in Washington, attempting to soften an...
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Miyazaki: Japan’s Aoshima Island Gets Lit Up for Special Nighttime Event
The Yomiuri Shimbun People practice the traditional kagura dance on Aoshima Island. The Yomiuri Shimbun 16:26 JST, October 18, 2025 MIYAZAKI — Visitors to Aoshima Island, a tourist destination in Miyazaki City, can now enjoy special nighttime...
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Netflix' Korean-Japanese Drama 'Romantics Anonymous' Is a Bold Remake of 2010 French-Belgian Film
Netflix's new series "Romantics Anonymous" reimagines the 2010 French-Belgian romantic comedy "Anonymoi Romantikoi" through a Korean-Japanese co-production lens. Starring Shun Oguri and Han Hyo-joo, the eight-episode drama premiered at the 30th...
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Karan Aujla unveils ‘P-POP CULTURE’ World Tour following record-breaking album success
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The Times of India
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Global Punjabi music star Karan Aujla is launching his 'P-POP CULTURE World Tour' on November 29, 2025, in Abu Dhabi. Following his album's massive success, the tour will span the US, Europe, Asia, Canada, and the UK in 2026. Aujla aims to...
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The Architect of a Cultural Bridge between Japan and Vietnam
18/10/2025 As Vietnam and Japan grow closer, culture has become a vital bridge linking the two nations. Yoshioka Norihiko, Director of the Japan Foundation Center for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam, has played a key role in strengthening this bond...
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Women Sing 'Fein' During Kirtan; Video Goes Viral Ahead Of Travis Scott's Delhi Concert
Women Sing 'Fein' During Kirtan; Video Goes Viral Ahead Of Travis Scott's Delhi Concert (Image Source - Instagram) Travis Scott is gearing up to make his long-awaited India debut, with his first concert scheduled for Saturday, October 18, in...
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Most Punctual Singer: This Insect Starts Its Concert At 3.8 Sun Degrees Angle
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Zee News
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A cicada species in Southern India is doing an nearly unbelievable daily natural synchronisation feat, beginning their dawn chorus at exactly the same instant the sun is 3.8 degrees below the horizon—a phase of twilight called civil twilight....
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Album Premiere: Citric Dummies – Split With Turnstile
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New Noise Magazine
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Minneapolis power trio Citric Dummies—made up of bassist/vocalist David Lunch, guitarist David Cronutberger, and drummer D.V. Tinner—are everything that’s right with rock ‘n’ roll music. Offering a distinct departure from their 2023 Danzig-esque...
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Canton Fair boosts China's opening up with diverse, tailored services
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CGTN
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The 138th China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, commenced in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, October 16, 2025. /CFP The 138th China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, commenced in Guangzhou,...
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Pacific Championships 2025 Week 1 - team lists, ones to watch, game times and more
Pacific Championships — it's that time of the year again, and this year's competition will be significant as a test run for teams in the southern hemisphere who are building towards the 2026 Rugby League World Cup. This year, reigning Pacific...
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India News | CBI Organises Two-day Conference on 'Extradition of Fugitives-Challenges and Strategies' at Bharat Mandapam Under Amit Shah
New Delhi [India], October 18 (ANI): A two-day conference on 'Extradition of Fugitives-Challenges and Strategies' was organised by CBI on October 16 and 17, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam. The conference was inaugurated by Union Home and Cooperation...
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Welcome to Paradise: Naomi Cowan’s Intimate Album Unveiling
From Woman Respect to Version, Naomi Cowan’s set showcased a collection that seamlessly crossed genres, reinforcing her reputation as a boundary-pushing artiste with global reach.(PHOTO: JASON JARRETT) October 18, 2025 On Wednesday, October 8,...
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Delhi traffic advisory issued as national capital gears up for Travis Scott concert today; check roads to avoid
Heavy vehicles will be prohibited from JLN Stadium signal to BP Marg between 4 pm to 11 pm The general public is urged to avoid BP Marg, Lodhi Road, and surrounding roads during event hours and to use public transport and follow traffic police...
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