Some of the biggest Asian acts in the world will descend upon Southern California this August as label 88rising ’s Head in the Clouds Music & Arts Festival returns for a second year. Indonesian songwriter and producer NIKI, Hong Kong native Jackson Wang and his “Magic Man Experience,” and Indonesian rapper Rich Brian are among the headliners for the 2022 edition of Head in the Clouds, which takes place in Pasadena, California August 20 and 21 at Brookside at the Rose Bowl. The trio’s appearance on the bill comes after all three artists performed during 88rising’s groundbreaking Coachella set, which featured the surprise reunion of K-pop girl group 2NE1. While CL and the 2NE1 girls aren’t part of Head in the Clouds, K-pop is well-represented on the bill, with headlining sets from K-pop sirens BIBI and Chung Ha , as well as hip-hop legend Jay Park. This year’s festival will also feature performances from Oakland-native mxmtoon, who rose to fame after posting her … [Read more...] about Jackson Wang, Joji, Rich Brian Lead Lineup for Asian-Centric Head in the Clouds Festival
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Head in the Clouds: Rich Brian, K-Pop Group iKON at ‘Asian Coachella’
“Representation” was the word of the weekend as more than a dozen Asian artists took the stage Saturday for the second annual Head in the Clouds festival in Los Angeles . Dubbed by fans as the “Asian Coachella,” the single-day festival brought out more than 20,000 people, according to organizers 88rising , the Los Angeles-based music label and creative agency known for their roster of Asian acts like Rich Brian , Joji , and Higher Brothers, all of whom performed at the event. The show, which took over Los Angeles State Historic Park in downtown L.A., also marked the West Coast festival debut for K-Pop act, iKON , who first set foot on U.S. soil earlier this year, with a rousing showcase at SXSW. The boyband was also making one of their first appearances since founding member, Kim Han Bin, better known by his onstage moniker B.I, left the group in June, reportedly forced out by management over allegations that he attempted to buy marijuana (cannabis use is still … [Read more...] about Head in the Clouds: Rich Brian, K-Pop Group iKON at ‘Asian Coachella’
Rakul Preet Singh: చొక్కా విప్పేసి చిన్న నిక్కరులో రకుల్ రచ్చ.. బికినీ కంటే అందంగా..
For Quick Alerts Subscribe Now నిన్ను తలచుకొన్నప్పుడల్లా అలాంటి ఫీలింగ్.. సమంత మరోసారి ఎమోషనల్ View Sample For Quick Alerts ALLOW NOTIFICATIONS For Daily Alerts Must Watch హోమ్ హీరోయిన్ Heroine | Published: Monday, May 23, 2022, 18:04 [IST] తెలుగు చిత్ర పరిశ్రమలో ఒకప్పుడు గ్లామరస్ బ్యూటీగా స్టార్ హీరోలతో వరుసగా సినిమాలు చేసిన రకుల్ ప్రీత్ సింగ్ ప్రస్తుతం బాలీవుడ్ లో బిజీగా మారిపోయింది. తెలుగులో ఈ బ్యూటీ గతకొంతకాలంగా అపజయాలతో చేదు అనుభవాలను ఎదుర్కొంటోంది. అయినప్పటికీ కూడా ఏమాత్రం వెనక్కి తగ్గకుండా మళ్ళీ తెలుగులో కూడా అవకాశాలు వస్తే చేయడానికి వెనుకడుగు వేయడం లేదు. ఇక అప్పుడప్పుడు సోషల్ మీడియాలో గ్లామరస్ అందాలతో కూడా షాక్ ఇస్తోంది. ఇటీవల ఆమె పోస్ట్ చేసిన మరొక ఫోటో కూడా ఫాలోవర్స్ ను ఎంతగానో ఎట్రాక్ట్ చేసింది. ఆ వివరాల్లోకి వెళితే.. తెలుగులో స్టార్ హోదా వెంకటాద్రి ఎక్స్ ప్రెస్ సినిమాతో తెలుగులో మంచి గుర్తింపును అందుకున్న రకుల్ ప్రీత్ సింగ్ ఆ తర్వాత పెద్ద హీరోలతో … [Read more...] about Rakul Preet Singh: చొక్కా విప్పేసి చిన్న నిక్కరులో రకుల్ రచ్చ.. బికినీ కంటే అందంగా..
‘Holy Spider’ Filmmaker Says His Thriller “It’s Not A Movie About Women’s Conditions In Iran” – Cannes
“We didn’t do the movie to highlight women’s conditions in Iran, we didn’t do the movie to do activist work,” exclaimed Swedish-Iranian filmmaker Ali Abbasi about his latest in competition Cannes Film Festival title, Holy Spider at the pic’s press conference this morning. Ironic, given that at last night’s world premiere of the pic, a protest broke out on the red carpet of the Palais comprised of women clad in black, who let off smoke grenades and unfurled a banner with names of women killed by men in France in cases of domestic violence. A spokesperson for the documentary Riposte Féministe claimed credit for the protest, that pic centering around feminist collages in France who denounce feminicides. Holy Spider follows Saeed, a serial killer, who at home is a meek husband and doting dad. However, when they go out of town once a week, he is hell bent on ridding the Iranian holy city of Mashhad of prostitutes. His mission 200 victims. A courageous, … [Read more...] about ‘Holy Spider’ Filmmaker Says His Thriller “It’s Not A Movie About Women’s Conditions In Iran” – Cannes
PBS’ National Memorial Day Concert Returns With Tributes To Colin Powell, Gold Star Families
The National Memorial Day Concert will return as a live presentation on May 29, with plans including a tribute to General Colin Powell and commemorations of Gold Star families and to those who lost their lives in the Vietnam War. The 90-minute broadcast once again will be hosted by Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise and will once again feature a lineup of musical performances along with tribute segments. It will air on PBS and stream on YouTube starting at 8 PM ET. Dennis Haysbert will be featured in the tribute to Powell, who had regularly spoken at previous concerts. Powell, the former Secretary of State and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, died last year. Gil Birmingham will appear in Generations of Service, a tribute to the 58,000 lives lost in the Vietnam war and those who served during that era. Among the stories to be featured is that of Francis Whitebird, who served two tours in Vietnam and received a Purple Heart. Whitebird’s Lakota family has … [Read more...] about PBS’ National Memorial Day Concert Returns With Tributes To Colin Powell, Gold Star Families
Ricky Martin To Lead Apple TV+ Period Comedy ‘Mrs. American Pie’ From Laura Dern & Abe Sylvia
EXCLUSIVE : Global superstar Ricky Martin is to lead Apple TV + comedy series Mrs. American Pie, Deadline can reveal. The news comes with the Puerto Rican Livin’ La Vida Loca star in Cannes preparing to perform at the American Foundation for Aids Research gala alongside the likes of Christina Aguilera later this week. Martin will star in Mrs. American Pie as the male lead, Robert, and is the latest to be added to a cast list that includes Kristen Wiig and Alison Janney for the series that is exec produced by Dern. The move is a huge lead role for Martin, who was last seen playing Antonio D’Amico in Ryan Murphy’s critically-acclaimed FX drama The Assassination of Gianni Versace, part of the American Crime story anthology. He is understood to be seeking meatier roles as he develops his acting career and Mrs. American Pie is a perfect opportunity. The 10-parter is a period comedy piece based on the novel by Juliet McDaniel. Wiig leads as Maxine … [Read more...] about Ricky Martin To Lead Apple TV+ Period Comedy ‘Mrs. American Pie’ From Laura Dern & Abe Sylvia
Madhuri Dixit Reveals Real Reason Behind Keeping Her Sons Away From Media Attention
On October 17, 1999, actress Madhuri Dixit Nene tied the knot with Dr Shriram Nene in a traditional ceremony in southern California. The couple has two sons- Arin and Ryan. While Arin was born in 2003, Ryan was born in 2005. Despite being Madhuri's sons, Arin and Ryan always stayed away from media's attention. In a recent tete-a-tete with Bollywood Bubble, when Madhuri was asked about the same, she said, "It was a big decision in life to come back because we thought about it a lot. My parents were getting old. They wanted to come back to India. They didn't want to live there and so it was a big decision for me. Also, I think it's great that I came here because my kids got to see how people live because where they are in the USA, they are in their own bubble." She further said that her sons Ryan and Arin did not know what was happening outside. But once they came to India, they realised there's a much bigger world out there and people live differently in … [Read more...] about Madhuri Dixit Reveals Real Reason Behind Keeping Her Sons Away From Media Attention
Afghan Female TV Anchors ‘Forced’ To Cover Their Face After Taliban Diktat
Days after the Taliban's latest order, female TV anchors in Afghanistan went on-air Sunday with their faces covered. As per HT report, on Saturday, many news anchors had reportedly refused the diktat to conceal their appearance on TV, but their employers were under pressure. As per the report, women from TOLO news, Ariana Television, Shamshad TV and 1TV and other popular channels wore hijabs and face-covering veils, presented and reported on news bulletins and other programmes. (Image Source: ShamshadNews Twitter) Sonia Niazi, a presenter with TOLO news told news agency AFP that they initially resisted covering their face, but the Taliban pressurised their employer. She said, "But TOLOnews was pressured and told that any female presenter who appeared on screen without covering her face must be given some other job or simply removed. TOLOnews was compelled and we were forced to wear it." TOLOnews director Khpolwak Sapai said the channel was 'forced' to make … [Read more...] about Afghan Female TV Anchors ‘Forced’ To Cover Their Face After Taliban Diktat
Munawar Faruqui Pens Poem For His GF Nazila Sitaishi; Munaz Fans React To His Words
Munawar Faruqui has been making headlines ever since he won the Kangana Ranaut show Lock Upp . Let us tell you, he was spotted with his girlfriend Nazila Sitaishi at the success party of Lock Upp . The couple has been setting the internet on fire by sharing their pictures. Amidst all, Munawar Faruqui recently attended Kangana Ranaut's latest film Dhaakad 's special screening in Mumbai with Nazila Sitaishi. He shared some pictures with her on his Instagram handle and penned a sweet poem for her in the caption. He wrote, "Ab nahi hai hum charago ke mohtaj, uski ankhein mehfile roshan karti hai/ Mai kitaaben fir se almari me rakh aaya hun, Suna hai woh ba-kamaal insaan padti hai. - Munawar." The lines beautifully explain how he doesn't need light anymore as her eyes light up everything. In the pictures, Munawar Faruqui and Nazila Sitaishi are looking amazing together. Munawar can be seen donning a sky-blue shirt and beige colour trousers. On the other hand, Nazila … [Read more...] about Munawar Faruqui Pens Poem For His GF Nazila Sitaishi; Munaz Fans React To His Words
Prithviraj Sukumaran-Santhosh Sivan To Reunite For A Period Film: Read Details Inside
Prithviraj Sukumaran, the multi-faceted talent of Malayalam cinema is currently busy with a handful of promising projects in the pipeline. As per the latest reports, it has been confirmed that Prithviraj will soon join hands with the veteran cinematographer-filmmaker Santhosh Sivan for a period film. The highly exciting update was revealed by Santhosh himself in a recent interview. According to the celebrated cinematographer, Kerala history has some very interesting stories and characters. He wants to explore one such story, which has a lot of potentials. Santhosh Sivan has zeroed in on one such story for his next directorial - a Malayalam period film and is planning to cast Prithviraj Sukumaran in the lead role. The filmmaker confirmed that he is planning to discuss the idea with Prithviraj Sukumaran, once he returns from Jordan. Santhosh Sivan also confirmed that his period film will not take many years to make, like most big-scale films these days. Well, we … [Read more...] about Prithviraj Sukumaran-Santhosh Sivan To Reunite For A Period Film: Read Details Inside