Ryuichi Sakamoto

Ryuichi Sakamoto, a world-renowned Japanese musician and actor who composed for Hollywood hits such as "The Last Emperor" and "The Revenant," has died. He was 71.

Miu Sakamoto, daughter of Ryuichi Sakamoto, voiced support for BTS’ Suga amid his DUI controversy. Suga was apprehended on August 6 for driving an electric scooter while under the influence. He issued a heartfelt apology addressing fans and BTS members. Miu expressed concern for his well-being on Twitter following Suga's public apology.

On Wednesday, Japanese filmmaker Hirokazu Kore-Eda's 'Monster' received a standing ovation at the Cannes World premiere.

Almost 60 percent of respondents believe Yoshiro Mori is no longer fit to serve as Tokyo 2020 chief, a major Japanese poll found Sunday, after the former prime minister sparked outrage over sexist remarks.

BLACKPINK's Lisa has been honored with the title of 'Cultural Icon' at the Hall of Fame Asia 2023 event. This recognition comes after her controversial performance at the Crazy Horse cabaret in Paris. She is the first K-pop artist to receive this prestigious accolade from the Hall of Fame Asia. The event also celebrated other influential figures such as Jennifer Lee and Ben Fong-Torres.

Chandrika Tandon, an Indian-origin vocalist, has won a Grammy Award for her album ‘Triveni’ in the Best New Age, Ambient, or Chant Album category. Collaborating with flutist Wouter Kellerman and cellist Eru Matsumoto, Tandon's album blends ancient mantras with modern music. She previously received a Grammy nomination in 2011 for her album ‘Soul Call’.

'Agust D TOUR ‘D-DAY’ THE MOVIE' offers a thrilling glimpse into the electrifying journey of K-pop sensation SUGA, also known as Agust D, through his first solo tour. The documentary captures the highs and highs of his 'D-DAY' tour, which saw him perform 25 concerts across 10 cities, drawing in over 290,000 fans. Culminating in a spectacular finale in Seoul, the film promises to immerse fans in the magic of SUGA's tour, set to release worldwide on April 10 and April 13.

Every year, the Berlin International Film Festival selects 300-odd outstanding minds from the fields of films and drama to be part of their annual summit. For the first time since the initiation of Berlinale Talents in 2003, an Indian composer, Alokananda Dasgupta from Kolkata, was selected for the event held between February 11 and 16.

Korean band Se So Neon, now led by Hwang So-yoon, drops their first full album 'NOW' after 8 years, blending raw emotions with instant vibes - perfect for Indian youth chasing that 'live in the moment' energy. Tours incoming!

The 53rd International Emmy Awards are set for November 24, 2025, in New York City, celebrating global television excellence. India's 'Amar Singh Chamkila' is nominated for Best TV Movie and Best Actor for Diljit Dosanjh. The event features 64 nominees from 26 countries across 16 diverse categories.

Governor Yuriko Koike is asked to stop a $2.45 billion project to convert a Tokyo park district into a commercial area with skyscrapers. The plan threatens thousands of trees, including rows of 100-year-old ginkgo trees, and involves razing a famous baseball stadium.

The nominations of the 2016 Golden Globes have been announced. Here's the list...