Vivaldi opera gets premiere in Ferrara nearly 300 years late Vivaldi opera gets premiere in Ferrara nearly 300 years late The Catholic Church and the northern Italian city of Ferrara made their peace Thursday with Antonio Vivaldi nearly 300 years after the city's archbishop effectively canceled the staging of one of his operas, sending the famed Baroque composer into debt for his final years in exile. The Catholic Church and the northern Italian city of Ferrara made their peace Thursday with Antonio Vivaldi nearly 300 years after the city's archbishop effectively canceled the staging of one of his operas, sending the famed Baroque composer into debt for his final years in exile. Entertainment 31 Dec, 2021
Nepal's Santosh Shah wins MasterChef UK: The Professionals Rematch Nepal's Santosh Shah wins MasterChef UK: The Professionals Rematch Chef Santosh Shah has won the title of MasterChef: The Professional Rematch. Chef Santosh Shah has won the title of MasterChef: The Professional Rematch. Entertainment 28 Dec, 2021
'Dallas Buyers Club' director Jean-Marc Vallée dead at 58 'Dallas Buyers Club' director Jean-Marc Vallée dead at 58 'Dallas Buyers Club' director Jean-Marc Vallée dead at 58 'Dallas Buyers Club' director Jean-Marc Vallée dead at 58 Entertainment 27 Dec, 2021
3 members of K-pop sensation BTS diagnosed with COVID-19 3 members of K-pop sensation BTS diagnosed with COVID-19 Three members of the K-pop superstar group BTS have been infected with the coronavirus after returning from abroad, their management agency said. Three members of the K-pop superstar group BTS have been infected with the coronavirus after returning from abroad, their management agency said. Entertainment 26 Dec, 2021
K-pop star Suga tests positive for COVID-19 after BTS return from US K-pop star Suga tests positive for COVID-19 after BTS return from US Suga, songwriter and rapper for K-pop sensation BTS, has tested positive for the coronavirus after returning from in-person concerts in the United States, the group's management said on Friday. Suga, songwriter and rapper for K-pop sensation BTS, has tested positive for the coronavirus after returning from in-person concerts in the United States, the group's management said on Friday. Entertainment 24 Dec, 2021
'Matrix Resurrections' rewrites its programming: review 'Matrix Resurrections' rewrites its programming: review In the 22 years since the "The Matrix" debuted, it has never left us — or depending on your pill of choice, we have never left it. Despite two largely disappointing sequels, "The Matrix" still hasn't quite gone out of style — neither its long leather jackets nor its sci-fi vision of an illusive reality beyond what's in front of us. In the 22 years since the "The Matrix" debuted, it has never left us — or depending on your pill of choice, we have never left it. Despite two largely disappointing sequels, "The Matrix" still hasn't quite gone out of style — neither its long leather jackets nor its sci-fi vision of an illusive reality beyond what's in front of us. Entertainment 22 Dec, 2021
'Summer of Soul,' 'Drive My Car' make Oscars shortlist 'Summer of Soul,' 'Drive My Car' make Oscars shortlist Documentaries about Julia Child, "Black Woodstock," the pandemic and The Velvet Underground and acclaimed international films like Japan's "Drive My Car," Iran's "A Hero" and Norway's "The Worst Person in the World" just got a little closer to scoring Oscar nominations. Documentaries about Julia Child, "Black Woodstock," the pandemic and The Velvet Underground and acclaimed international films like Japan's "Drive My Car," Iran's "A Hero" and Norway's "The Worst Person in the World" just got a little closer to scoring Oscar nominations. Entertainment 22 Dec, 2021
Spidey nets 3rd best opening of all time with $253 million Spidey nets 3rd best opening of all time with $253 million Never underestimate your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man, even with a mutating virus afoot. Despite rising concerns over the omicron variant, “Spider-Man: No Way Home” not only shattered pandemic-era box office records; it became the third best opening of all time behind “Avengers: Endgame” ($357.1 million) and “Avengers: Infinity War" ($257.7 million). Never underestimate your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man, even with a mutating virus afoot. Despite rising concerns over the omicron variant, “Spider-Man: No Way Home” not only shattered pandemic-era box office records; it became the third best opening of all time behind “Avengers: Endgame” ($357.1 million) and “Avengers: Infinity War" ($257.7 million). Entertainment 20 Dec, 2021
Adele and Ed Sheeran lead nominees for BRIT Awards Adele and Ed Sheeran lead nominees for BRIT Awards Adele and Ed Sheeran were announced on Saturday as two of the top nominees for the 2022 BRIT Awards, with four nominations each. Adele and Ed Sheeran were announced on Saturday as two of the top nominees for the 2022 BRIT Awards, with four nominations each. Entertainment 19 Dec, 2021
'Spider-Man: No Way Home' snags eye-popping $50M in previews 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' snags eye-popping $50M in previews For the first time since the pandemic began, the box office is booming. "Spider-Man: No Way Home" grossed $50 million in Thursday previews alone, a stunning start for a movie set to break pandemic records. For the first time since the pandemic began, the box office is booming. "Spider-Man: No Way Home" grossed $50 million in Thursday previews alone, a stunning start for a movie set to break pandemic records. Entertainment 18 Dec, 2021
TikTok posts referencing violence raise anxiety at schools TikTok posts referencing violence raise anxiety at schools Some parents kept their children home, police stepped up patrols and educators tightened security protocols Friday in response to viral TikTok posts alluding to unconfirmed threats of violence that raised anxiety levels at schools nationwide. Some parents kept their children home, police stepped up patrols and educators tightened security protocols Friday in response to viral TikTok posts alluding to unconfirmed threats of violence that raised anxiety levels at schools nationwide. Entertainment 18 Dec, 2021
Review: A Spidey sense overdose in 'No Way Home' Review: A Spidey sense overdose in 'No Way Home' Spider-Man movies have come in such flurries over the last two decades that you could almost tell time by them. Who needs the long centuries of the Triassic, Jurassic and the Cretaceous, when, in the span of just one generation you can have the Tobey epoch, the Garfield era and the Tomozoic? Spider-Man movies have come in such flurries over the last two decades that you could almost tell time by them. Who needs the long centuries of the Triassic, Jurassic and the Cretaceous, when, in the span of just one generation you can have the Tobey epoch, the Garfield era and the Tomozoic? Entertainment 15 Dec, 2021
KIMFF concludes honouring best films KIMFF concludes honouring best films God’s Buffalo, a documentary about a buffalo washed away by the floods of Indrawati, won the Best Mountain Film award at the 19th edition of the Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival (KIMFF) that concluded on December 13 in the Capital. God’s Buffalo, a documentary about a buffalo washed away by the floods of Indrawati, won the Best Mountain Film award at the 19th edition of the Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival (KIMFF) that concluded on December 13 in the Capital. Entertainment 15 Dec, 2021
Hollywood largely silent on Golden Globe nominations amid controversy Hollywood largely silent on Golden Globe nominations amid controversy Movie dramas "The Power of the Dog" and "Belfast" led nominations on Monday for the annual Golden Globes in a year clouded by controversy and a scaled-down ceremony. Movie dramas "The Power of the Dog" and "Belfast" led nominations on Monday for the annual Golden Globes in a year clouded by controversy and a scaled-down ceremony. Entertainment 14 Dec, 2021
Pop superstar Alicia Keys unveils new album 'KEYS' in Dubai Pop superstar Alicia Keys unveils new album 'KEYS' in Dubai Superstar Alicia Keys on Friday debuted her new album live in front of a packed crowd at the world's fair in Dubai — a lively pop performance full of soaring vocals and piano solos. Superstar Alicia Keys on Friday debuted her new album live in front of a packed crowd at the world's fair in Dubai — a lively pop performance full of soaring vocals and piano solos. Entertainment 11 Dec, 2021
Nims Purja's '14 peaks: Nothing is Impossible' ranks at no 7 in Netflix Global Top 10 Nims Purja's '14 peaks: Nothing is Impossible' ranks at no 7 in... The Netflix documentary '14 Peaks: Nothing is Impossible', which follows mountaineer Nirmal Purja 'Nimsdai' as he sets off on a daring quest to set a new mountaineering record, currently ranks at No. 7 on the Netflix Global Top 10 movies list. The Netflix documentary '14 Peaks: Nothing is Impossible', which follows mountaineer Nirmal Purja 'Nimsdai' as he sets off on a daring quest to set a new mountaineering record, currently ranks at No. 7 on the Netflix Global Top 10 movies list. Entertainment 10 Dec, 2021
BRIT Awards to introduce gender-neutral categories at 2022 show BRIT Awards to introduce gender-neutral categories at 2022 show Britain's pop music honours, the BRITs, will get rid of its female and male categories from next year, introducing gender-neutral awards for local and international artists, organisers said on Monday. Britain's pop music honours, the BRITs, will get rid of its female and male categories from next year, introducing gender-neutral awards for local and international artists, organisers said on Monday. Entertainment 23 Nov, 2021
Kevin Spacey ordered to pay $31M for 'House of Cards' losses Kevin Spacey ordered to pay $31M for 'House of Cards' losses Kevin Spacey and his production companies must pay the studio behind “House of Cards” more than $30 million because of losses brought on by his firing for sexual misconduct, according to an arbitration decision made final Monday. Kevin Spacey and his production companies must pay the studio behind “House of Cards” more than $30 million because of losses brought on by his firing for sexual misconduct, according to an arbitration decision made final Monday. Entertainment 23 Nov, 2021
Hitmakers BTS stamp their authority on American Music Awards Hitmakers BTS stamp their authority on American Music Awards South Korean superstars BTS were crowned artist of the year at the American Music Awards on Sunday, brushing aside challenges from Taylor Swift, Drake and The Weeknd as they took home a total of three awards and teamed up with Coldplay for a raucous "My Universe" and closed the show with "Butter." South Korean superstars BTS were crowned artist of the year at the American Music Awards on Sunday, brushing aside challenges from Taylor Swift, Drake and The Weeknd as they took home a total of three awards and teamed up with Coldplay for a raucous "My Universe" and closed the show with "Butter." Entertainment 22 Nov, 2021
Miramax sues Tarantino over planned 'Pulp Fiction' NFTs Miramax sues Tarantino over planned 'Pulp Fiction' NFTs Miramax filed a lawsuit Tuesday against director Quentin Tarantino over the director's plans to create and auction off a series of NFTs based on his work on "Pulp Fiction." Miramax filed a lawsuit Tuesday against director Quentin Tarantino over the director's plans to create and auction off a series of NFTs based on his work on "Pulp Fiction." Entertainment 17 Nov, 2021
World Moscow offers debt forgiveness to new recruits and AP sees wreckage of a new Russian missile Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law granting debt forgiveness to new army recruits who enlist to fight in Ukraine.
Sports Salah double sends Liverpool 8 points clear in Premier League before Amorim's first game with United Liverpool was trailing 2-1 when Salah equalized in the 65th after running onto a long pass forward from Ryan Gravenberch.
Entertainment Kendrick Lamar surprises with new album 'GNX' Kendrick Lamar gave music listeners an early holiday present Friday with the surprise drop of a new album.
Sports Atalanta goes from the Europa League trophy to the top of Serie A. Inter routs Verona 5-0 Atalanta keeps on surprising and its latest exploit was moving atop Serie A following a 3-1 win at Parma on Saturday
Kathmandu Indian Army Chief Dwivedi returns home Indian Chief of Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, concluded his five-day official visit to Nepal and returned home on Sunday.
Sports Man City routed 4-0 by Tottenham in fifth-straight defeat as crisis deepens for Pep Guardiola Defeat extended what was already Guardiola's worst losing streak in a glittering coaching career at Barcelona, Bayern Munich and City.
Kathmandu PM Oli calls for accelerated advancement of national pride projects PM Oli inquired about specific breakthroughs and notable progress achieved since his government assumed office in mid-July.
Sports Schick hat trick helps Leverkusen cover defensive lapses. Frankfurt and Dortmund win in Bundesliga Mario Götze scored on his 100th Frankfurt appearance in a 1-0 win over visiting Werder Bremen.
World Haiti wonders what's next as gang violence surges and the push for a UN peacekeeping mission flops When Kenyan police arrived in Haiti as part of a UN-backed mission earlier this year to tackle gang violence, hopes were high.
