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The list of the 10 films chosen for the prestigious AFI Awards is out, and it is good news for Barbenheimer.

Red Hot Chili Peppers have announced they are withdrawing from the KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas event due to a band member’s injury.The band did not confirm which member had sustained the injury, nor any details about the injury.The band did, however, insist that they will make it up to fans in Los Angeles with a concert on March 2 at the Kia Forum, the same venue that the radio bash is taking place this weekend.A post shared by Red Hot Chili Peppers (@chilipeppers)“It is with deep regret that we will not be able to perform this weekend at KROQ’s Almost Acoustic Christmas,” the band wrote on Instagram. “A band member was injured, preventing us from being able to perform for at least 6 weeks.”“However, RHCP and KROQ are excited to make it up to you on March 2nd 2024.

Selome Hailu Moonbug Entertainment, the studio behind “Cocomelon,” has set its first project in collaboration with game and toy company Toikido: animated preschool series “PeaKeeBoo.” “PeaKeeBoo” focuses on sounds and visuals from nature and draws inspiration from the children’s game peek-a-boo. Season 1 will debut on the Moonbug Kids YouTube channel in 2024.

BLACKPINK are still discussing their individual contracts with YG Entertainment, the label has confirmed.YG Entertainment announced yesterday (December 6) that BLACKPINK had re-signed with the K-pop agency following a months-long negotiation process, saying that the quartet would be releasing “new albums” and embarking on “world tours” in the future.However, in its statement, YG Entertainment also said that BLACKPINK had “signed an exclusive contract for group activities”, which left questions about the quartet’s individual contracts with the agency.In a later statement to South Korean news outlet eToday, YG Entertainment confirmed that “the exclusive contracts for individual members are still being negotiated”.In addition, the label also said that it is currently “difficult to provide details” about the duration of BLACKPINK’s new group contract, as well as any possible upcoming plans for new music. “For now, please kindly refer to the official statement only,” per TV Report, as translated by Soompi.Yesterday, the share price of YG Entertainment shot up by as much as 29 per cent after it announced that BLACKPINK have renewed their contracts with the agency.

Wes Anderson has been named one of TikTok’s biggest trends in 2023, according to a new report from the video-sharing platform.TikTok shared its annual Year on TikTok report today (December 6) which reveals the most-viewed trends on its site.The Wes Anderson trend saw users make and post videos using the distinctive aesthetic of the US director who released his film Asteroid City this year.According to TikTok’s report, they wrote: “This year, we loved acting like we were in a Wes Anderson film.”To achieve the style, users applied filters, colour grading and a symmetry that is often associated with Anderson’s unique style of filmmaking.You can see some examples of the trend here:With a good imagination, everything is symmetrical. Let a girl day dream! #wesanderson ♬ Obituary – Alexandre Desplat In more Anderson news, the director said that he thought his 1996 directorial debut Bottle Rocket was a “disaster”.The Oscar-nominated director, who recently helmed the short Netflix film The Wonderful Story Of Henry Sugar, made the confession while talking to attendees at the Lumière Film Festival (via Variety), and added that he wouldn’t have made it had he known how much audiences were going to hate it.The film centres on the character of Anthony (Luke Wilson) just as he’s released from a mental hospital, only to find that his wacky friend Dignan (Owen C.

Jenelle Riley Deputy Awards and Features Editor Since 1998, Variety has honored rising stars on its 10 Actors to Watch report, heralding artists who are experiencing major breakthroughs. The alumni group includes more than 35 Oscar winners and nominees, including Mahershala Ali, Adam Driver, Viola Davis, Lupita Nyong’o and Brie Larson.

Police searching for a missing 17-year-old girl have issued an urgent appeal for help to find her.

YG Entertainment has shot up after it announced that K-pop girl group BLACKPINK have renewed their contracts with the agency.The share price of YG Entertainment soared as much as 29 per cent today (December 6 KST), following the agency’s announcement that BLACKPINK have re-signed their contracts after a prolonged negotiation process.According to CNBC, the share price of YG Entertainment had closed at ₩48,000 (US$36.50) the day prior, but surged to as high as ₩61,900 (US$47.15) today. The price of the company’s stocks have since cooled slightly, hovering at around ₩60,000 (US$65.70) at time of writing.Meanwhile, Bloomberg also notes that the stock price of YG Plus, which is partially owned by YG Entertainment, jumped up by the daily limit of 30 per cent.

BLACKPINK have renewed their contracts with YG Entertainment, following a months-long negotiation process.On the early morning of December 6, YG Entertainment announced in a press release to NME that BLACKPINK will “continue their partnership” with the K-pop agency, following a prolonged negotiation process.In its statement, YG Entertainment said that the quartet have “signed an exclusive contract for group activities”, noting that the re-signing is “based on strong trust after careful discussions”.YG Entertainment also said that the K-pop girl group will be releasing “new albums” and embarking on “world tours” with the “full support” of the K-pop agency.“We are more than thrilled to finally make an official statement that YG will continue the intimate relationship with BLACKPINK,” said YG Entertainment founder and executive producer Yang Hyun-suk in the press release.“As the group represents YG and K-pop itself, they will certainly endeavor to shine brilliantly in the global music market,” he added. “YG will send unwavering support and trust in their actions”.The news of BLACKPINK’s decision to renew their contracts with YG Entertainment follows months of negotiation with the label.

Red Hot Chili Peppers have announced their North American 2024 ‘Unlimited Love’ tour with huge support acts.The tour – which is in support of the legendary rock band’s 2022 LPs ‘Unlimited Love‘ and ‘Return Of The Dream Canteen‘ – will kick off on May 28, 2024, at the RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater in Ridgefield, Washington. From there, Anthony Kiedis and co.

EXCLUSIVE: Al Pacino, Diego Boneta, Xolo Maridueña, KiKi Layne, Alexander Ludwig, Ron Livingston, Kendrick Sampson, Nicole Beharie, Logan Marshall Green and Titus Welliver will star in Killing Castro. Eif Rivera will direct from a script by Leon Hendrix, Thomas DeGrezia, and Colin Bateman. This will be Rivera’s first feature film.

NewJeans, members of BTS, BLACKPINK and more.The music streaming service launched the 2023 edition of its annual Spotify Wrapped event on November 29, where it shared data on the platform’s most-streamed artists, music and podcasts.As part of the Wrapped 2023, Spotify Korea also shared lists of the Top 10 most-streamed K-pop songs and K-pop artists this year. BTS member Jungkook‘s debut solo song ‘Seven (feat.

SEVENTEEN‘s Seungkwan recently paid tribute to the late ASTRO singer Moonbin during the group’s 2023 MAMA Awards acceptance speech.Yesterday (November 29), SEVENTEEN took home the trophy for Album of the Year at the 2023 MAMA Awards. It was the third of three awards they took home that night, following Best Male Group and Best Dance Performance Male Group.During the boyband’s nearly 10-minute acceptance speech, members of the 13-strong group took turns to give their thanks to fans and supporters for the award, with Seungkwan stepping up last.“First, I would like to thank all the artists who performed today,” he said, per SBS Star. “Seeing your incredible performances made me respect you even more.”“Whether you won an award or not, I just want to let you know that you rock, and I’ve learned a bunch from you today,” he added.

Naman Ramachandran A galaxy of 42 emerging creative talents from across the U.S., U.K. and India have been unveiled as the 2023 BAFTA Breakthrough cohort.

Kep1er, BTS, RIIZE and more.More awards such as Best Female/Male Groups, Best New Male/Female Artists, Best Dance Performance and more will be given out during tonight’s ceremony.Samsung Galaxy Worldwide Icon of the Year BTSFavourite New ArtistRIIZEZEROBASEONEInspiring Achievement TVXQ!Galaxy Neo Flip ArtistTREASUREFavourite Asian Girl GroupKep1erFavourite Asian Boy GroupINIFavourite International ArtistYoshikiWorldwide Fans’ Choice aespa AKMUATEEZ BOYNEXTDOOR BTOBBTS CIX CRAVITYENHYPEN EVNNE EXO fromis_9 (G)I-DLE H1-KEY Highlight ITZY IVE Jisoo Jeon Somi Kep1er LE SSERAFIM Lee Chae-yeon Lee MujinLim Youngwoong MONSTA X n.SSign NCT 127NCT DREAM NewJeans NMIXX ONEUS P1Harmony Parc Jae-jung Red Velvet RIIZESEVENTEEN SHINee STAYCStray Kids Super Junior Taeyang TEMPEST THE BOYZTXT TREASURETWICE Xdinary Heroes xikersZEROBASEONE Zior ParkBest New Male Artist BOYNEXTDOOR EVNNE RIIZE xikers ZEROBASEONEBest New Female Artist ADYA EL7Z UP KISS OF LIFE LIMELIGHT tripleSBest Male Group EXO NCT Dream SEVENTEEN Stray Kids TREASURE TXTBest Female Group aespa (G)I-DLE IVE LE SSERAFIM NewJeans TWICEBest Male Artist Jimin Jungkook Lim Young-woong Parc Jae-jung Taeyang VBest Female Artist Choi Ye-na Hwasa Jeon Somi Jihyo Jisoo Lee Chae-yeonBest Dance Performance Male Solo Jimin – ‘Like Crazy’ Jungkook – ‘Seven (Feat. Latto)’ Kai – ‘Rover’ Taeyang – ‘VIBE (Feat.

Stray Kids have scored their first entry on the Billboard Hot 100 with their new single, ‘LALALALA’.Today (November 21), Billboard confirmed Stray Kids’ new achievement in a tweet through its official Billboard Charts account. ‘LALALALA’ makes its debut on the Hot 100 at Number 90 this week.Notably, this makes Stray Kids the second-ever K-pop boyband to chart on the Billboard Hot 100, following BTS.

Sony Pictures is launching an immersive entertainment destination next month called Wonderverse at the giant Oakbrook Center mall near Chicago with attractions from the studio’s film, TV series and video games including Jumanji, Ghostbusters, Bad Boys, Zombieland and Uncharted.

GOT7 member BamBam says that there is no bad blood between the boyband and their former label JYP Entertainment.BamBam recently spoke about the boyband’s relationship with JYP Entertainment during the latest episode of his online talk show, Bam House, which featured a special guest appearance from the label’s founder and namesake J.Y. Park.“I really want to untie this misunderstanding.

Stray Kids have topped the Billboard 200 with their latest mini-album, ‘ROCK-STAR’.‘ROCK-STAR’, which Stray Kids released on November 10, has become the K-pop boyband’s fourth consecutive Billboard 200 chart-topper and second of 2023, following ‘5-Star’ in June.According to data from Luminate, per Billboard, ‘ROCK-STAR’ topped the chart with 224,000 equivalent album units earned in the US, with the majority of those coming from traditional album sales.The group’s first Billboard 200 Number One record was the March 2022 mini-album ‘Oddinary’, which featured the hit single ‘Maniac’. Later that year, they would go on to top the chart again in October with ‘Maxident’.On the same night, Stray Kids also made an appearance at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards, where they performed their hit songs ‘S-Class’ and ‘LALALALA’, from ‘5-Star’ and ‘ROCK-STAR’ respectively.Later during the night, the K-pop boyband would also go on to win Top K-Pop Album for ‘5-Star’, beating out the likes of BTS’ Jimin, NewJeans, TXT and Twice.“Without the love and support from everyone, we would probably not have made it this far, and if wasn’t for the people that have been running by our side this whole time, the music that we create would not have been able to reach the people in need,” said Bang Chan of the win.“So us, Stray Kids, would like to say thank you to STAY and Billboard for giving us an unforgettable gift,” he added.

It was a big night for Taylor Swift and Morgan Wallen at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards as they both took the most trophies.