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In a surprise midnight video, YG Entertainment founder Yang Hyun-suk announced the comeback of legendary K-pop girl group 2NE1 for their 15th anniversary, revealing plans for a world tour starting in Seoul this October and extending into 2025. The video also highlighted upcoming world tours for BLACKPINK and YG rookie girl group BABYMONSTER and boy group Treasure, and teased the formation of a new group, though details are still under wraps.

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Fashion News Sport

Dior Appoints Lewis Hamilton as Brand Ambassador and Guest Designer

Nara James

July 17, 2024

Dior introduces Lewis Hamilton as both brand ambassador and guest designer, showcasing a visionary capsule collection that merges streetwear aesthetics with sustainable materials and high-performance elements inspired by global influences.

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Entertainment Film & TV General

BBC and SM Entertainment Unveil ‘Made in Korea’: The Ultimate K-Pop Journey

Nurul Rustam

July 12, 2024July 12, 2024

BBC and SM Entertainment have joined forces to create ‘Made in Korea: The Ultimate K-Pop Journey,’ a six-part reality series debuting this summer. The show will follow five UK contestants as they undergo intense K-pop training at SM Entertainment in South Korea, aiming to form a new global boyband.

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Branding Fashion Film & TV

Mark Wahlberg’s Brand Municipal Makes Retail Debut

Rene Andre

July 11, 2024September 13, 2024

Mark Wahlberg celebrated the grand opening of his clothing brand Municipal’s first permanent store in the centre of West Hollywood’s Design District, marking a milestone for the four-year-old brand.

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Branding Fashion Music

BTS’s Jin Named First Global Ambassador for French Jeweller FRED

Jordan

July 8, 2024July 8, 2024

In a move that’s bound to spark a social media frenzy, French high-jewellery brand FRED has tapped the talents of global K-Pop superstar Kim Seok-jin, better known as Jin of BTS, as its first-ever Global Brand Ambassador.

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Entertainment General Sport

LVMH Debuts Eco-Friendly Medal Bearer Outfits for Olympics

Nurul Rustam

July 3, 2024July 3, 2024

Luxury giant LVMH has revealed eco-friendly outfits for Olympic medal bearers and promised a stunning Dior show for the Paris 2024 opening ceremony. Discover the blend of elegance and sustainability as LVMH’s iconic brands contribute to the upcoming games.

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Branding Entertainment Film & TV

Kansas City Chiefs and Hallmark Team Up for Festive Romance ‘Holiday Touchdown’

Nurul Rustam

July 1, 2024July 1, 2024

“Dive into ‘Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story,’ where Hallmark charm meets football thrill, brought to life by Skydance Sports. Experience the heart of Kansas City’s traditions and community on screen this festive season!”

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Entertainment Music News

BTS Agency Employees Charged with Insider Trading

Jordan

June 28, 2024July 4, 2024

A scandal has rocked HYBE, the agency managing global K-pop superstar BTS. South Korean prosecutors have charged three employees from HYBE subsidiaries with insider trading. The charges stem from allegations that these employees sold HYBE shares before the official announcement of BTS’s hiatus on June 14, 2022.

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Entertainment Film & TV General

Freaky Friday 2 Kicks Off Filming for 2025 Release! Lohan & Curtis Reunite On-Set

Nara James

June 27, 2024June 27, 2024

Experience the hilarious return of Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis in the long-awaited sequel to ‘Freaky Friday,’ directed by Nisha Ganatra and set to hit theaters soon.

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Branding Entertainment General Music News

Coldplay ‘Moon Music’: Embracing Green Vinyl Made from Recycled Plastic Bottles

Nurul Rustam

June 26, 2024June 26, 2024

Coldplay introduces ‘Moon Music,’ their innovative new album featuring vinyl crafted from recycled plastic bottles. Embrace their eco-friendly approach to music production and explore their latest sonic adventure.

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Entertainment Fashion General News

Paris Couture Week Kicks Off with Schiaparelli Dramatic Display

Nara James

June 25, 2024June 25, 2024

Paris Couture Week commenced with a breathtaking start as Schiaparelli presented “The Phoenix.” Held in the elegantly staged basement of the Hotel Salomon de Rothschild, the show captivated audiences with models draped in transparent crepe veils and illuminated by focused beams of light. Creative director Daniel Roseberry’s surrealist vision merged timeless elegance with innovative flair, setting an impressive tone for the week ahead.

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Entertainment Music Technology

TOMORROW X TOGETHER Announces First-Ever K-Pop VR Concert in US

Jordan

June 20, 2024June 28, 2024

Gen Z Icons TOMORROW X TOGETHER, also known as TXT, has announced their first-ever VR concert, ‘HYPERFOCUS: TOMORROW X TOGETHER VR CONCERT’. The concert theatre tour takes place in five cities, starting in Los Angeles on August 8; tickets go on sale on July 17.