HYBE outlines multi-label strategy plans for BTS’ absence

BTS member Jin has said that he originally planned to enlist in the South Korean army shortly after the band announced their “non-hiatus” hiatus earlier this year. However, the decision was made to postpone until after their concert supporting Busan’s bid for the World Expo 2030 last month.“I originally planned to enlist in June but in order to be courteous to fans, I waited until our October performance”, he explained in a live broadcast on the Weverse platform, according to Soompi.

Sources have claimed that relations between Prince Harry and the Royal Family are at “near rock bottom” as he intends to snub this year's Christmas invite. It comes after fresh details emerged of his explosive memoir, which is due to be released on January 10.

after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade on June 24. But, she added, “we are the ones left to organize, left to galvanize, we are the ones to mobilize the community and make sure that they know that not only are we fighting and standing up for ourselves, we are standing up for our children’s children.” Nestled about midway between the cities of St.

Barunson E&A, the production company behind Oscar-winner Parasite, is set to officially launch its new international ventures at the upcoming American Film Market as it looks to expand into co-production, financing and sales.

James Corden has put his luxury LA mansion on the market, as the actor prepares to move back to the UK with his family.

Kanye West‘s most recent record label, Universal Music Group, has shared a statement denouncing antisemitism.West has made a slew of antisemitic comments over the past weeks. A post directed at the Jewish community led to West being suspended from Instagram and later Twitter, where he wrote that he “[would be] going death con 3 [sic] On JEWISH PEOPLE”.While not referencing West directly, UMG have now shared a statement in which they promoted an ongoing partnership with the American Jewish Committee.“There is no place for antisemitism in our society,” the statement read.

Ozuna is the new owner of Los Brujos de Guayama. According to the information handed to HOLA! USA, the Governing Board also approved the request to transfer the franchise to the municipality of Manatí, to be renamed Los Osos de Manatí (Manatee Bears).Una publicación compartida por Brujos de Guayama BSN (@losbrujosbsn)“Being in charge of a Puerto Rico National Superior Basketball franchise has been one of my greatest dreams, for which we have been working for some time,” Ozuna said.

Meghan Markle’s latest episode of the podcast is hot! During episode 6, the Duchess of Sussex has a candid conversation with Paris Hilton, where they break down the term “bimbo” and the dumb blonde trope that stuck with the star for most of her career. At the start of the episode, Meghan reflects on her time on in 2006, where she was a briefcase girl. The 41-year-old says that the experience was «fascinating,» but she ultimately quit because she wasn’t valued in the way she wanted to be.

BTS will reportedly be allowed to participate in “national-level” events in South Korea even while serving in their compulsory military terms, the defence ministry has announced.On October 18, Moon Hong-sik, the acting spokesperson for the South Korean defence ministry, told press that the members of BTS will still be allowed to participate in events while serving in the military.“Our position is that we will provide an opportunity if they wish to participate when there is a national-level event for the public good or an event designed in light of the national interest,” Moon said, per The Korea Times.Typically, K-pop artists in active service are not able to perform outside of military events. While some acts have released music recorded in advance while serving, they are usually unable to hold concerts or make public appearances for promotional purposes.The statement comes after Big Hit Music announced yesterday (October 17) that all seven members of the boyband would fulfil their compulsory military terms.

The members of the smash-hit K-pop band BTS will be enlisting in the military.

Hybe’s BigHit Music has announced that the seven members of BTS will enlist in full military service in South Korea after more than two years of debate over whether or not they should be granted an exemption.In a statement issued this morning, the label says: “BigHit Music is proud to announce today that the members of BTS are currently moving forward with plans to fulfil their military service. After the phenomenal concert to support Busan’s bid for the World Expo 2030 [this weekend], and as each individual embarks on solo endeavours, it’s the perfect time and the members of BTS are honoured to serve”.The oldest member of the group, Jin, will be the first to enlist in the military after he completes promotional activities for his recent solo album later this month.Under South Korean law, all able-bodied men must begin serving around two years in the military at some point between the ages of eighteen and 28.

Santigold has further discussed her recent decision to cancel a US tour on the basis that – now that it has become possible to play live again following all the various COVID lockdowns in 2020 and 2021 – “some of us are finding ourselves simply unable to make it work”.“We were met with the height of inflation”, she said in a statement confirming the cancellations last month. “Gas, tour buses, hotels and flight costs skyrocketed – many of our tried-and-true venues unavailable due to a flooded market of artists trying to book shows in the same cities, and positive [COVID] test results constantly halting schedules with devastating financial consequences”.“All of that on top of the already-tapped mental, spiritual, physical and emotional resources of just having made it through the past few years”, her statement added.In a new interview with Variety, Santigold expands on that theme, explaining that: “Touring has never been great.

“There’s a lot of work around, I’ve been busy,” Emily Watson declared, brightly, over tea and crumbly biscuits at The Union, a private club in central London, as she chatted with Deadline about why she loves working in front of the camera.

Prince William and Princess Catherine AKA Kate Middleton’s upcoming trip to Boston may be the perfect chance for the couple to reconcile with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle! And they’re actually going to go out of their way to make it happen!

Manori Ravindran International Editor Hillary Clinton and Chelsea Clinton’s HiddenLight Productions has named industry veteran Brenda Robinson as its first head of film finance and inclusion strategies. Robinson, an entertainment attorney, financier and producer, will be responsible for bringing new partners to HiddenLight’s slate of productions across film and television. Robinson’s appointment represents a number of developments in HiddenLight’s strategy, including the use of grant and equity funding to develop and produce projects that the company takes to market later in the production cycle. It also signals a desire to tell a wider spectrum of stories from a diversity of voices.