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"ARTIST OF ARTISTS TAEHYUNG!": Trends on social media as Japan's kabuki prince Ichikawa Danko names the BTS member his role model and inspiration
Japan’s kabuki prince, Ichikawa Danko, expressed his admiration for BTS’s V aka Kim Taehyung. In an interview with Japan’s media outlet Sponichi, Danko spoke at length about how deeply inspired he is by the BTS member’s artistry and stage...
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FIDE World Cup 2025 logo and anthem unveiled in Goa, celebrating India’s chess rise
The official logo and anthem for the FIDE World Cup 2025 were unveiled in Goa, marking the return of the prestigious tournament to India after 23 years. With a prize of USD 2 million, top players will compete in a knockout format Hyderabad: A...
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The Phil Collins Story Docu-Concert at Four Winds New Buffalo
The Phil Collins Story, a world premiere docu-concert celebrating the life, career, and music of Academy Award, Grammy, and Golden Globe-winning performer and songwriter Phil Collins, will embark on a 50-city North American tour including a...
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“Collab of the year” - Fans thrilled as KATSEYE’s Daniela to feature on TXT Yeonjun’s solo album’s 3rd track, ‘Let Me Tell You’
BIGHIT MUSIC announced on October 20, 2025, that TXT’s Yeonjun will release his first-ever solo mini-album NO LABELS: PART 01 on November 7. The record carries six songs, in which Let Me Tell You brings in a special collaboration with KATSEYE’s...
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Shunji Japanese Cuisine
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Time Out
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This review was originally published on May 5, 2022 and updated again for factual accuracy and more recent changes on March 5, 2025. Backed by a wall of orchids that celebrates a decade in business, Shunji Nakao settles in behind the six-seat bar...
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“Oh she did not listen”: Netizens react as Tate McRae praises Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Man’s Best Friend’ album for its “Halloween vibe”
When singer-songwriter Tate McRae shared her thoughts on Sabrina Carpenter’s new album, Man’s Best Friend, fans quickly turned her casual comment into one of the most lighthearted debates of the week. McRae, in a now viral statement on X, said she...
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5 things to know about Sanae Takaichi, Japan's first female prime minister
Japan's first-ever female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, is an ultraconservative with a traditional view of gender roles and a penchant for heavy metal music. Japan's parliament elected Takaichi on Tuesday, several weeks after she was chosen to...
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Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson Said This Album Changed His Life
Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson is a living legend in rock and metal circles, having helped push the band to international success. Still touring hard – Iron Maiden go back on the road next year – the singer took time out to discuss one of...
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Ghana to host its first-ever K-Pop fan concert this December
Ghana will host its first-ever K-pop Fan Concert on December 20, 2025. The event will also launch “Jaese Presents,” a new live show franchise created to spotlight top musical talent from South Korea, Thailand, Japan, and China. While this will be...
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Faithful celebrate Diwali at Chino Hills temple
It was time to light up the sky at a prayer event Monday night, Oct. 20, in Chino Hills. Sunita Patel prays Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, as she looks at “Murtis,” Hindu sacred images, at the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan, a Hindu mandir/temple, during Diwali,...
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Rock Chalk Roundup: The Rocky Horror Show, dog costume contest, National Transfer Student Week and more
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The University Daily Kansan
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Monday, October 20 Polish Language Table Practice your Polish language skills in a welcoming environment. When: Oct. 20, 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. Where: Kansas Union, 4th floor lobby Open Mic Night with Tyler Gregory Perform yourself or come to watch...
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Zion Williamson’s girlfriend Ahkeema pairs stylish sunglasses with glamorous outfit as she enjoys a day night at NBA YoungBoy concert
New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson's girlfriend, Ahkeema, shared various moments of enjoying herself at a NBA Youngboy concert on Monday. The influencer shared glimpses of her outing on Instagram while donning a pair of stylish sunglasses...
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“Moana Live-to-Film Concert” to bring Polynesian music to IU
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Indiana Daily Student
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“Disney’s Moana Live-to-Film Concert” is making its way to IU Auditorium on Oct. 24 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now, starting at $20, and can be bought online on the IU Auditorium website or in person at the box office. An hour before the...
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BTS coming to India? ARMY spots Mumbai in tour data
Though BIGHIT MUSIC has not issued an official statement, an alleged Live Nation Touring insider hinted that the group plans to perform in major cities including Seoul, Tokyo, Los Angeles, London, Paris, São Paulo, and Mumbai BTS is preparing to...
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Piano concert is tonight during fall market
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The Wilson Times - North Carolina
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Boston-based concert pianist Miki Sawada will tour North Carolina with a piano in tow from Oct. 20 to Nov. 3 as part of Gather Hear Tour. One of her first stops is in Wilson at 5:30 this evening at the Wilson County Farmers & Artisans Market's...
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Crystal Kay ~ From Japans R&B Princess to Global Resonance
Crystal Kay Williams burst onto the Japanese music scene as a teenager and grew to become one of the countrys most enduring voices in pop, R&B, and cross-genre explorations. Over the years, she has embraced bilingualism, genre fusion, and an...
Owner: Eric Fulcher
Kasaragod Chinna Chosen for the 21st Kalakar Puraskar
Kasaragod Chinna Chosen for the 21st Kalakar Puraskar Kasaragod Chinna has been Chosen for the 21st Kalakar Puraskar, an award jointly instituted by the Carvalho family of Kundapur and Mandd Sobhann to honor artistes who have made significant...
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Landmark Studio Recording of Xiaogang Ye’s ‘Song of Farewell’ Starts in China
(Photo Credit: Rudolph Tang) Fifteen years after its premiere, Xiaogang Ye’s opera “Song of Farewell,” dubbed as the first Chinese opera addressing LGBTQ+ psychological dimensions, has re-emerged with renewed vitality through a concert performance...
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On This Day in 2024, the World Said Goodbye to the Former Vocalist of One of the Most Iconic Rock Bands of All Time
On this day (October 21) in 2024, Paul Di’Anno, former vocalist for Iron Maiden, died at the age of 66. He was the legendary band’s lead singer from 1978 to 1981, long enough to appear on their first two albums: Iron Maiden and Killers. However,...
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