Taeyeon, NCT 127 and more to release new music in third quarter of 2024

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Forbes has released its annual 30 Under 30 list for 2024 in Asia, which features the likes of Voice Of Baceprot, IVE and more.Released today (May 16), the annual Forbes 30 Under 30 list shines a light on individuals aged below 30 who have made a significant impact in their respective fields, including entertainment and sports, science and activism, entrepreneurship and more.This year’s entertainment and sports portion of the list is headlined by Indonesian metallers and stars of NME’s The Cover, Voice Of Baceprot. Trailing behind them are K-pop outfit IVE, Japanese pop-rock group Atarashii Gakko!, Filipino rapper Ez Mil, Indian rapper Arpan Kumar Chandel (aka King), Japanese singer Aina The End and Indonesia’s Mahalini Raharja.The list also includes Chinese-New Zealand actress Jess Hong, Thai singer-actor Vachirawit Chivaaree, also known as Bright, and Indian singer-songwriter Pavithra Chari.This year’s North American 30 Under 30 list featured the likes of Boygenius, Ethel Cain, Dominic Fike, Gracie Abrams, Latto, Reneé Rapp, Ice Spice, Peso Pluma, Trippie Redd, Kali Uchis and more.This year’s European 30 Under 30 list features PinkPantheress, Nia Archives, Cat Burns, FLO, Holly Humberstone and more.Last year’s Forbes Asia 30 Under 30 list included K-pop girl groups NewJeans and Le Sserafim, Cambodian rapper VannDa, Singaporean singer Shye, South Korean singer LØREN, Indian singer-rapper Ambika Nayak – known professionally as Kayan – and Hong Kong singer Michael “MC” Cheung Tin-fu.The entertainment and sports category of the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list was judged by ONE Championship co-founder and Group President Hua Fung Teh and Caldecott Music Group CEO and founder Kuok Meng Ru.

Jason Clinkscales The NFL’s annual schedule release, which features enticing playoff rematches, made waves with the announcement that its Christmas Day doubleheader will be streamed live on Netflix, marking the company’s biggest foray into live sports. The league only has two games on the docket Christmas Day compared to its tripleheader last year—the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs will visit the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens head to Houston to face the Texans.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” host Jimmy Kimmel once again shared the Disney upfronts stage on Tuesday, providing his zingers in person for advertisers and media buyers at the programming presentation for the first time in five years. That’s because last year Kimmel didn’t attend due to the Hollywood WGA strikes. And in 2022, he was in New York — but had to be beamed in to do his routine after testing positive for COVID.

Anya Taylor-Joy, Heidi Klum, and Helena Christensen were among the stars who arrived at the Opening Ceremony and the screening of “Le Deuxieme Acte” at the 77th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France, on May 14, 2024.This year’s jury members, including Greta Gerwig, Eva Green, and Lily Gladstone, are tasked with deciding the winners of the various awards.The Opening Ceremony was highlighted by the presentation of the Honorary Palme d’Or to Meryl Streep, awarded in recognition of her illustrious career and contributions to film.The 2024 Cannes Film Festival runs from May 14 to May 25, 2024.

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Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large At the NBCUniversal upfronts, they saved the best for almost last: “Late Night with Seth Meyers” host Seth Meyers hit the Radio City Music Hall stage to throw out a few quips before introducing NBCUniversal ad sales chief Mark Marshall. Meyers came out swinging: “Hello and welcome to the NBC upfronts. If you’re looking for the Fox News upfronts, that’s happening outside a lower Manhattan courtroom,” he said to chuckles.

NCT member Mark has teased his new single ‘200’ and an upcoming solo albumToday (May 10), NCT’s Mark released an acoustic performance clip of his upcoming single ‘200’, which will be released inn full on May 16 at 6pm KST. The song will be will be accompanied by the B-side ‘200 (Minhyung’s version)’, with Minhyung being the rapper’s Korean name.Additionally, SM Entertainment has announced that the Korean-Canadian idol is preparing to release his first solo album sometime in February 2025.

NCT Dream has come true, NCTzens.The popular K-Pop group just announced they’re playing venues all over the world on their ‘NCT DREAM WORLD TOUR <THE DREAM SHOW 3 : DREAM( )SCAPE>.’That includes seven huge North American arena concerts.Midway through their brief U.S. run, the Jaemin, Jisung, Renjun, Jeno, Haechan, Chenle and Mark Lee will drop into Belmont Park, NY’s UBS Arena on Saturday, Sept.

Zombieverse, including Girls’ Generation‘s Taeyeon, singer Kwon Eun-bi and more.Today (May 9), Netflix revealed the first round of cast members for season two of its popular reality TV show, Zombieverse. Among them are several K-pop idols, including Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon, former IZ*ONE member Kwon Eun-bi and Yook Sung-jae of boyband BtoB.Joining them on the Netflix series are music producer Code Kunst, rapper Defconn, comedian Je Se-ho, South Korean civil servant Kim Seon-tae and American celebrity chef Andre Rush.

Doyoung of K-pop boyband NCT has announced his upcoming 2024 ‘Dear Youth’ tour, featuring concerts in Japan, Thailand, Indonesia and more.Today (May 9), NCT’s Doyoung revealed that he is set to embark on his first-ever solo tour later this month. Titled the 2024 ‘Dear Youth’ tour, the K-pop idol will kick things off with a three-date concert in Seoul, South Korea from May 25 to 27.Doyoung will then head to Japan in June 2024, featuring a two-date stop in Yokohama and a one-night show in Osaka.

Vin Diesel is tributing Rita Moreno, his co-star, first crush, and an overall Hollywood icon. Moreno was honored at the WNET Group’s 2024 gala, hosted this Tuesday in New York, where Diesel took the stage and shared how important Moreno has been for all New York City artists, especially those who don’t fit the mold.

Met Gala, often dubbed “fashion’s biggest night out,” is a pinnacle event in high fashion and celebrity culture. Held annually at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City to raise funds for the Costume Institute, the Gala is renowned for its extravagant themes, jaw-dropping fashion moments, and star-studded guest list.

Polish filmmaker Agnieszka Holland is one of the greats. A three-time Academy Award nominee—1990’s “Europa Europa,” 1993’s “Angry Harvest” and the Holocaust drama “In Darkness”— Holland is also known for her celebrated prestige TV work, particularly on the David Simon series’ “The Wire,” and “Treme” and shows like “The Killing,” and “House Of Cards.” But her best-known feature work has always leaned towards social justice and socially-conscious dramas, which brings us to her latest, “Green Border,” an bracing portrait of Europe’s refugee crisis that has been hailed as a “humanitarian masterpiece.” READ MORE: ‘Green Border’ Review: Agnieszka Holland Won’t Let You Turn A Blind Eye To Suffering In Devastating Refugee Drama [TIFF] Our review of the film described “Green Border” as “devastating” and “nightmarish.” “Holland has made a righteous, masterful work, arguably her best since ‘Europa Europa,’ but it’s not for the faint of heart or those inclined to turn a blind eye to suffering,” our review wrote.

Met Gala without the memes. Social media users had a field day poking fun at the biggest stars in Hollywood who attended the annual fashion event in New York City on Monday.This year’s gala dress code was inspired by the short story “The Garden of Time” by J.G. Ballard, prompting the celebrities to take major risks with their over-the-top ensembles.

found submerged and unresponsive in a hot tub at his Los Angeles home. A number of prescriptions were found in his system including ketamine, which was ruled as the cause of his death.The “Friends” cast came together to mourn Perry after his tragic passing.On the 20-year anniversary of the sitcom’s end, creators Marta Kauffman and David Crane did an interview on “Today” where they revealed that some parts of the script for the finale leaked before the episode aired. “Oh my God, we tried so hard to keep it a secret,” Kauffman said.

BIBI, GOT7‘s BamBam, Kwon Eun-bi and more. Read on for all you need to know.The iconic South Korean music festival Waterbomb will make its way to Singapore for the first time in 2024.

K-pop boyband TWS are preparing to release new music in June, their label Pledis Entertainment has confirmed.Today (May 3), TWS’ agency Pledis Entertainment told Korea JoongAng Daily that the six-member K-pop boyband – comprising members Shinyu, Dohoon, Youngjae, Hanjin, Jihoon and Kyungmin – are set to release a new album soon.“TWS are currently preparing for a comeback, aiming to pre-release a song in early June,” said Pledis Entertainment, adding that specific dates will be announced at a later time. In addition, according to a report by Ilgan Sports, the boyband are currently in Hong Kong filming a music video for their upcoming single.TWS made their debut back in January with their mini-album ‘Sparkling Blue’, which was led by the single ‘Plot Twist’.

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Jenelle Riley Deputy Awards and Features Editor Since 2000, Variety has been naming its annual 10 Comics to Watch — and watching them go on to impressive careers. We decided to invite a few notable alumni who happen to be performing at the Netflix Is Joke Festival this year for a conversation over Zoom. We were joined by comics Hannah Berner, Zarna Garg, Jay Jurden, Matteo Lane, Brian Simpson and Jenny Yang.