In this file photo taken on June 12, 2008 US actor Warren Beatty arrives to receive the 36th Annual AFI Life Achievement Award at the Kodak Theatre, in Hollywood, California.

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A woman who claims actor Warren Beatty coerced her into sex with him almost 50 years ago when she was a young teenager has filed a lawsuit against him seeking damages.

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Taliban ban women from parks and funfairs in Afghan capital

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Marrakech film festival returns after COVID-19 cancellations

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Moving memoir: The cover of Amahl S. Azwar's The Poz Says OK illustrates the love and support he gets from other people online. (Courtesy of Buku Mojok)

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‘The Poz Says OK’: A moving memoir about having HIV and fighting its stigma

Both confessional and educational, Amahl S. Azwar’s deeply personal memoir lays bare his experience living with HIV.

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Kanye West at Milk Studios on June 28, 2016 in Hollywood, California, the United States. Adidas and Kanye West announce the future of their partnership: adidas + KANYE WEST.

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Adidas slashes profit forecast after split from Kanye

German sportswear giant Adidas slashed its earnings forecast on Wednesday, saying the end of its partnership with rapper Kanye West would cut this year's net income in half.

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Interactive artwork: Visitors play with 'AR Graffiti' by Dutch artist Jelle Valk, during the opening night on Oct. 12 at Erasmus Huis Jakarta. (JP/Sylviana Hamdani)

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Erasmus Huis exhibition shows how bound we are to technology

Many believe that the digital world has us estranged from the real world. But is it true? These days, isn't the digital world also the “real world"? We are never truly separated from the Internet, after all.

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The Andy Warhol Museum in downtown Pittsburgh, United States, houses an extensive permanent collection of art and archives from the pop icon.

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Climate activists glue themselves to Warhol artwork in Australian capital

Climate protesters glued themselves to an Andy Warhol painting at the National Art Gallery of Australia in Canberra on Wednesday, the latest in a spate of activist demonstrations in art galleries around the world.

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This file photo taken on September 5, 2019 shows Colombian musician Shakira and partner Spanish football player Gerard Pique attending the Davis Cup Presentation in New York.

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Shakira, Pique reach child custody deal after split

Colombian music superstar Shakira and Spanish footballer Gerard Pique have reached an agreement over the custody of their two children following their breakup.

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In this file photo taken on Aug. 18, Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks during a news conference on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Canada.

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Trudeau to appear but not compete on Drag Race reality TV

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will make a guest appearance on reality TV show Drag Race, though some viewers may be disappointed he will not compete as one of the cross-dressing contestants.

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Disney+, fast on the heels of Netflix, is about to launch a cheaper but ad-supported subscription offering to attract even more viewers.

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Disney+ gains 12 mn subscribers but losses accumulate

The Disney+ streaming service saw its subscriber ranks jump by 12 million users compared to June, results showed on Tuesday.

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Coast life: Women sit on a boat taking part in the Nadran celebrations in Kampung Baru Dadap on Oct. 16. During the celebration, traditional food and the head of a buffalo are released into the sea to give thanks for the year's catch and in the hope of many fish for the year to come. (JP/Harriet Crisp)

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Celebrating the sea in a sinking city

Along Jakarta’s ever-transforming coastline, fishing communities welcome the months of September through December to give thanks to the oceans and to hold on to their traditions, with young people taking the helm.

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A total lunar eclipse will be seen across Indonesia on Tuesday evening and will last for one hour and 24 minutes.

Environment

Look up: Total lunar eclipse will be seen across Indonesia tonight

Tonight’s lunar eclipse will be the last major astronomical phenomenon visible from Earth in 2022.

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Third time’s a charm: US television host Jimmy Kimmel arrives for An Evening With Jimmy Kimmel at the Roosevelt hotel in Hollywood, Los Angeles, the United States, on Aug. 7, 2019. Kimmel will host the Oscars for a third time, organizers said on Monday, as Hollywood's biggest award show tries to leave behind the controversy still swirling around its most recent edition.

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Jimmy Kimmel to return as Oscars host

Late-night comedian Jimmy Kimmel will host the Oscars for a third time, organizers said on Monday, as Hollywood's biggest award show tries to leave behind the controversy still swirling around its most recent edition.

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Time for a change: Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg poses with a sign reading “School strike for Climate“ as she protests in front of the Swedish Parliament (Riksdagen) in Stockholm, on Nov. 19, 2021. Thunberg is ready to pass the baton to those on climate change's front lines, she said in an interview on Monday.

Environment

Greta Thunberg says she’s ready to hand over megaphone

Four years after launching her School Strike for the Climate, Swedish activist Greta Thunberg is ready to pass the baton to those on the front lines of climate change, she said in an interview on Monday.

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Get on the floor: A view of the dance floor during the W Magazine 50th Anniversary party presented By Lexus at Shun Lee in New York City, the United States, on Oct. 12.

Entertainment

To light up the dance floor, turn up the bass, science shows

Electronic music lovers know the drill. As soon as the DJ turns up the bass, the crowd goes wild and dances with heightened enthusiasm. But to what extent is this a conscious reaction?

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What I’ve learned: Maesy Angelina, indie bookshop POST cofounder

Whether it is shrugging off labels or simply staying true to why she started POST—an independent bookshop and publisher in Pasar Santa, South Jakarta—, Maesy Angelina looks back on what she’s learned with a fondness and maturity we should all strive to adopt.

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Alternatives: As Indonesia announces a temporary ban on syrup-based medicines and their over-the-counter sales due to a rise in acute kidney injury (AKI) among children, what can parents do to cure their little ones?

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With syrup medicines banned, how are parents treating their sick children?

With a number of syrup-based medicines now banned by the country, parents share their current, temporary solutions for their children’s light illnesses.

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People dance in a nightclub in Saint-Jean-de-Monts, western France, on early July 10, 2021. Nightlife fans across France can once again crowd into clubs starting July 9, 2021, though officials warned they would remain vigilant against any surge in Covid-19 cases in coming days as the more contagious Delta variant of the virus looks set to become the dominant strain in France as soon as this weekend.

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Science confirms: to light up the dance floor, turn up the bass

Researchers have taken a closer look at the relationship between bass frequencies and dancing, thanks to an experiment conducted during a real-life electronic music concert.

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Actor Rebel Wilson has commented after an Australian newspaper threatened to 'out' her relationship with a woman.

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Rebel Wilson announces baby via surrogacy on Instagram

Wilson's baby girl was born via surrogate and the 42-year-old star was thrilled to share the news with her fans on the social media platform.

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Living puppetry: Mexican director Guillermo del Toro holds a wooden puppet as he arrives for the Nov. 5, 2022 premiere of Pinocchio, during the 2022 American Film Institute Festival at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California.

Entertainment

Del Toro explores fascism in dark, animated ‘Pinocchio’

When Guillermo del Toro first set out to make a dark, animated version of Pinocchio 15 years ago, he opted to set his tale of puppets and their string-pulling masters in 1930s fascist Italy.

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Standing solid: Iranian actor Taraneh Alidoosti appears at the red-carpet event for Leila’s Brothers at the 75th Cannes Film Festival, which she posted on her Instagram account on May 30, 2022. Alidoosti, known for her roles in Oscar-winning director Asghar Farhadi’s movies has vowed to stay in her homeland in support of the ongoing protest movement in Iran.

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Top Iranian actor vows to ‘pay any price’ for rights

One of the best-known actors remaining in Iran strongly backed the protest movement that has rocked the country, vowing on Sunday to stay in her homeland and pay “any price” for her rights.

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Fab Five minus one: Members of 1980s hit band Duran Duran (from left) Roger Taylor, Nick Rhodes, John Taylor and Simon Le Bon attend the 37th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Nov. 5, 2022 at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California.

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Duran Duran reveals former member Andy Taylor has stage 4 cancer

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame was meant to serve as a reunion for 2022 inductee Duran Duran, but former member Andy Taylor was unable to attend, with the band members revealing his cancer diagnosis during their onstage speech on Saturday.

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Busy year: Yeri Afriani (bottom left) poses backstage at Jakarta Fashion Week 2023. (Jakarta Fashion Week/Courtesy of Yoseph Budiyanto)

Culture

Calla the Label and the notion of ‘re-colorizing’ the fashion community

Calla the Label aims to reintroduce vibrant colors and loud patterns. With quirky designs, the young brand hopes to sustain itself and grow with intense community involvement.

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How non-inclusive public transportation alienates disabled Indonesians

Non-inclusive public transportation excludes disabled Indonesians, forcing them into seclusion from social life and professional opportunities.

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Culture

Hustle and Bustle: Has hustle culture lost its luster?

Work hard, and your efforts will be rewarded. At least, that’s what was promised anyway.

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Functions: Edgar Bayu Refansyah, a tutor and postgraduate student at the Faculty of Sociology of Universitas Indonesia, believes that iPhone is now not only seen as a communication tool, but also a lifestyle benchmark. (Unsplash/Daniel Romero)

Science & Tech

Apple says iPhone production hit by China COVID-19 lockdown

Apple said COVID-19 restrictions have "temporarily impacted" production at the world's largest iPhone factory in central China, warning that customers will now face longer wait times ahead of the holiday season.

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Mega deal: A user displays the Twitter account of Elon Musk on a smartphone against a photo of Musk in the background on April 14 in Washington, DC. Musk's US$44-billion deal to buy the global messaging platform still needs the backing of shareholders and regulators.

Science & Tech

Twitter impersonators will be suspended permanently, Musk says

In a separate tweet, Musk said Twitter previously issued a warning before suspension, but as Twitter is rolling out widespread verification, there will be no warning as well as "no exceptions."

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Director Guillermo del Toro speaks in front of the audience during the early access screening of 'Nightmare Alley' at TCL Chinese Theatre on December 15, 2021 in Hollywood, California.

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Del Toro explores fascism and puppets in dark animated 'Pinocchio'

But in "Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio," out on Netflix next month, they find themselves living in Benito Mussolini's inter-war world of military salutes, strict conformity and violent machismo.

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(L-R) Peter Morgan and John Lithgow speak at the Peter Morgan Tribute during AFI Fest: The Crown & Peter Morgan Tribute at TCL Chinese Theatre on November 16, 2019 in Hollywood, California.

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New season of 'The Crown' set to air after backlash

The latest season of The Crown hits the small screen next week, with streaming giant Netflix adding a disclaimer after a furore over untrue storylines.

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