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Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Sakaki Hideo, a well-known Japanese actor and film director, was arrested on Tuesday in Tokyo on suspicion of sexual assault. Japanese media, quoting police reports, said that the arrest relates to an alleged incident in May 2016. They also cite Sakaki’s denial of the charges, which he calls “false accusations.” The assault is alleged to have occurred at Sakaki’s apartment, where he took an actor in her 20s in order to give her acting advice.

Holly Jones Yasuo Nakajima and Mariona Carrera’s Barcelona and Tokyo-based b-mount have boarded “Maybe It’s True What They Say About Us,’ (“Quizás Es Cierto Lo Que Dicen De Nosotras”) from Chilean filmmaking duo Camilo Becerra (“El último sacramento”) and Sofía Paloma Gómez (“Quiero morirme dentro de un tiburón”), seen at San Sebastian’s San Sebastián WIP Latam competition. b-mount join a co-production between Carlos Núñez and Gabriela Sandoval at Chile’s Storyboard Media (“The Sky Is Red”), Cecilia Salim at Argentina’s Murillo Cine (“Chaco”) and Lucía van Gelderen at Argentina’s Morocha Films (“El Cinco”) alongside Becerra’s production venture La Jauría Comunicaciones.

Poor Things” director Yorgos Lanthimos will reteam with Element Pictures on a remake of South Korean fantasy comedy “Save the Green Planet,” Variety has learned. Lanthimos — whose latest film, “Poor Things,” is nominated for 11 Oscars and just won five BAFTAs (including best actress for Emma Stone) — is expected to start shooting the movie in the U.K. and New York this summer.

Ansel Elgort has picked up a new hobby, and he’s showing it off while going shirtless!

Vampire Weekend has released two songs, titled "Capricorn" and "Gen-X Cops," taken from their upcoming album. Only God Was Above Us will be released on April 5 and was announced earlier this week.

a viral video shared by former Channel Seven sports TV host Jacqui Felgate, Paul, the cabin crew member, was shown inviting passengers to sing along to Swift’s hit song “Cruel Summer,” from her 2019 album, “Lover.” In the video, Paul asks if everyone knows the song. As passengers began chiming in, Paul conducted and danced. “That was good.

HBO has several highly anticipated titles premiering on its network and Max in 2024, with “True Detective: Night Country” and “Tokyo Vice” Season 2 already bowing. Kate Winslet in “The Regime” is the next big title to drop next month, but after that comes “The Sympathizer,” Park Chan-wook‘s latest foray into TV.

Naman Ramachandran The late Pema Tseden‘s “Snow Leopard” (China) won the top prize, the Golden Cyclo, at the Vesoul International Film Festival of Asian Cinema on Tuesday. The film, which previously won awards at the Tokyo and Hainan festivals, also won Vesoul’s National Institute of Oriental Languages ​​and Civilizations (INALCO) jury prize and actor Tseten Tashi scored a jury special mention. Pema Tseden (aka Wanmacaidan) died in May last year, age 53.

Refresh for latest…: Sony Pictures Entertainment recorded profits of $281 million for the third-quarter of fiscal year 2023, a 57% hike versus the comparable period in 2022. Revenues were also up 5% to $2.473 billion.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce ended Super Bowl LVIII with a kiss like a fairy-tale ending. The NFL has leaned into the coverage between the singer-songwriter and the Kansas City Chiefs star and now they have released audio of the couple leading up to the kiss.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor How big was the Taylor Swift effect on the Super Bowl? Her impact on viewership of CBS’s Super Bowl LVIII telecast will continue to be debated even after ratings for TV’s biggest event of the year come out. But it’s undeniable that Swift — who jetted from Tokyo to Las Vegas to cheer on beau Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs in Sunday’s Super Bowl — has ratcheted up interest in the NFL and is responsible for recruiting a new cadre of fans to pro football.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce shared the cutest interaction after he won the Super Bowl!

Taylor Swift was spotted getting emotional as she shared a kiss with Super Bowl winner Travis Kelce. After the Kansas City Chiefs' victory, Taylor was seen beaming and holding back tears as she embraced her football star boyfriend.The pop star has had an emotional week, having recently celebrated her own victories at the Grammy Awards.The loved-up couple put on quite a show at the Allegiant Stadium, drawing all eyes to them. It's been a busy 24 hours for the pair, with Taylor rushing from her sold-out Tokyo shows to make it to Las Vegas in time for the game.

Taylor Swift cheered on Travis Kelce at the Super Bowl 2024 in Las Vegas tonight (February 11), where she was joined by Ice Spice, Lana Del Rey and Blake Lively.Kelce’s Kansas City Chiefs were going up against the San Francisco 49ers in the game at Allegiant Stadium, defending their Super Bowl crown after winning the NFL match in 2023. The Chiefs won 25-22 after the game went into overtime.Speculation around whether Swift would make it to the game in time was rife before kick-off, with the star performing in Tokyo as part of her Eras Tour.

win in a row (in overtime, no less!), and Taylor Swift—who has cemented herself as the most famous WAG in the world—celebrated with Travis Kelce the best way they know how: by kissing on the field.After securing the win, the tight end spoke to—or rather, serenaded—the crowd, and the camera panned to the superstar for reaction shots. Just after, he found his girlfriend to celebrate the Super Bowl win with a few hugs and kisses.Swift could also be heard saying “unbelievable,” and whispering into Kelce's ear (her hand covering her mouth—a move she's started doing after at this year's Golden Globe Awards).Before Swift and Kelce found each other, she was first spotted with Kelce's mom Donna, and the two were sweetly holding hands. Adorbs!The occasion was also a reunion for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.

Caroline Brew editor Travis Kelce capped off the Kansas City Chiefs’ third Super Bowl win, and second in a row, by kissing his girlfriend Taylor Swift on the field after the game. The Chiefs beat the San Francisco 49ers in a thrilling, defense-heavy game that went into overtime.

She made it!!!

Travis Kelce didn’t get to be in the company of his good luck charm on Super Bowl eve.

Jaden Thompson Taylor Swift has arrived at the 2024 Super Bowl in support of her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. Blake Lively and rapper Ice Spice were walking beside Swift, as she stepped into Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium wearing a black cropped corset and crystal-slit jeans from Area, with a red-and-white jacket slung over her shoulder. The singer-songwriter is prepared to root for Kelce and his teammates as they face off against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFL’s biggest game of the year.

Taylor Swift finally made it to Super Bowl LVIII and was seen arriving hand in hand with her friends Blake Lively and Ice Spice.

is at the After all the speculation and time zone checking and , it's official. She's pulled it off! Swift has arrived at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas mere hours after performing her Eras Tour in Tokyo to cheer on her BF, , and the Kansas City Chiefs against the San Francisco 49ers.So now that we know she's there, we can answer our second most-pressing question: what is she wearing?Swift pulled up in a black corset top with rhinestone-embellished black jeans, topping off the Reputation-esque ‘fit with a red varsity jacket slung over her shoulder.

hate coverage of Swift, 34, rooting for the Kansas City Chiefs and tight end Travis Kelce, 34, to “get a f–king life.” “[For] all of you that are complaining about Taylor Swift being at games, get a f–king life. It’s her f–king boyfriend!” Adele said in a clip, taken Saturday at her Las Vegas residency show, that’s circulating on social media.“I want the [San Francisco] 49ers to win but I also want the Chiefs to win.

Turns out Donald Trump is terrified of Taylor Swift.

Taylor Swift‘s touchdown at Los Angeles International airport carried all the drama and excitement of a lunar landing.

Taylor Swift has closed the door on the Tokyo leg of her tour… and is opening the door to Super Bowl Sunday!!

from Tokyo in time (she should). Instead, we find ourselves debating things like how many times to show Taylor, and if she and Travis will give us on the field should the Kansas City Chiefs win. Or whether Donna Kelce will watch the big game If you're exhausted, I don't blame you.No, we don't know where Taylor is sitting.

Tom Daley was welcomed home by his son and husband Dustin Lance Black after winning a silver medal. An emotional post on Instagram shows Tom's six year old son, Robbie, waiting at LAX International airport with an adorable handmade sign.The multicoloured finger panted sign read "welcome home and congratulations" , with love hearts and the Olympic rings. Images in the post showed Robbie and Tom embracing in arrivals and a video shared captured the heart-warming moment.

Taylor Swift has returned to the U.S. after performing in Tokyo and landing at LAX ahead of Super Bowl LVIII.

Taylor Swift, who is expecting to attend the game to watch her boyfriend Travis Kelce, who plays tight end for the team. Swift played a show in Tokyo last night, but will fly in to Vegas in time. As well as the game, the Super Bowl broadcast will feature a number of high-profile advertising spots for upcoming films and television series.

coming straight home to Taylor Swift, but it looks like she's willing to return the favor.While some fans worried that Eras Tour schedule might keep her from watching play in the , the 17-hour time difference between Tokyo and Las Vegas should give Swift to cross the Pacific Ocean. In fact, an hour after her Tokyo show on February 10, Associated Press journalists spotted minivans arrive at Haneda airport's private jet area.According to , “someone went inside the gate area, as four to five people carrying large black umbrellas obstructed the view of the person.” Now, suspects that Swift is currently in the midst of a 12-hour flight to Las Vegas, where the Kansas City Chiefs will soon face off against the San Francisco 49ers.Over on TikTok, one fan that appears to show Taylor Swift leaving the Tokyo Dome in her Midnights-themed blue sequins costume from the concert.

Damo Suzuki, who fronted the pioneering krautrock group Can at its peak, has died at age 74. His death was confirmed on Saturday afternoon via Can’s Instagram channel. No cause was given.

Taylor Swift appears to be on her way to the Super Bowl!

Don’t worry, Swifties! Travis Kelce made sure his and Taylor Swift’s families have the best seat in the Allegiant Stadium to watch the Kansas City Chiefs take on the San Francisco 49ers during the Super Bowl on Sunday!

embarking on an intensely scrutinized journey to see her boyfriend, NFL star Travis Kelce, play in the Super Bowl in Las Vegas.The prospect of this race against time, crossing nine time zones and the international date line, has fired imaginations, and speculation, for weeks.At Saturday night’s concert, there was plenty of evidence of the unique cultural phenomenon that is the Swift-Kelce relationship, a nexus of professional football and the huge star power of Swift. In addition to sequined dresses celebrating Swift in the packed Tokyo Dome, there were Travis Kelce jerseys and hats and other gear celebrating his team, the Kansas City Chiefs.

What To Watch. Today we recommend a mix of new releases and newly available titles, from movies and shows, all available to stream on the most popular platforms.What to Watch: 7 movies and shows to stream this week - January 19What to watch: 7 movies and shows to stream this week — January 26“One Day” follows the decades-long love story between Dex (Leo Woodall) and Em (Ambika Mod), two people from the same college who unexpectedly spend one day together and develop a special friendship. The series follows them on that same day through the years.