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BTS will stage a long-awaited comeback concert at a Seoul landmark

BTS will stage its long-awaited comeback concert on Saturday night at Seoul’s Gwanghwamun Square. The square is one of South Korea’s most famous landmarks, representing its royal heritage as well as its political and cultural life. Some 20,000 fans are expected to pack the square. The K-pop juggernaut’s seven members, all South Koreans, will perform songs from their first album in nearly four years. “ARIRANG” takes its title from the most beloved folk tune on the Korean Peninsula. Experts say BTS' concert, which will be livestreamed on Netflix globally, will reaffirm BTS' Korean identify and enhance the influence of K-pop.

Tina Turner's name, image, likeness and most music catalog rights acquired by Pophouse

Pophouse Entertainment Group has acquired Tina Turner's name, image and likeness rights as well as the majority of her music catalog rights from music company BMG. The Swedish company announced the acquisition Thursday. Pophouse would not disclose any details of the deal, but said to expect plans within six months. The “What’s Love Got to Do With It” singer died in 2023. The news of Pophouse's acquisition follows their purchase of rock band Kiss' catalog, brand name and IP in 2024. In the same year Cyndi Lauper entered a partnership with the company, including the sale of the majority share of her music.

Marc Jacobs let Sofia Coppola film with ‘no off limits’ — and didn’t hate himself after

Sofia Coppola has made a documentary about her friend Marc Jacobs that shows how Jacobs creates fashion, up close and unscripted. On Friday “Marc by Sofia” opens in theaters. The film follows Jacobs and his team as they build a Spring 2024 ready-to-wear collection. Coppola shot it in a loose, lo-fi style sometimes alone with a handheld camera. The movie also weaves in Jacobs’s favorite film clips and key career moments. Jacobs says the process feels easy and natural. Coppola was conscious of not making it too much about her.

An AI-rendered Val Kilmer will posthumously appear in a new film

A year after the actor’s death, a generative AI version of Val Kilmer will co-star in an independent film. It's one of the boldest uses yet of artificial intelligence in moviemaking. First Line Films announced Wednesday that Kilmer has posthumously joined the cast of a film titled “As Deep as the Grave.” The producers said that before his death, Kilmer had signed on to perform in the movie but was unable to do due to his health. Kilmer’s estate gave permission for his digital replication, and is being compensated for it. Kilmer died last April from pneumonia at the age of 65.

Heart benefits fade after stopping GLP-1 medications

(CNN) — One major benefit of taking injected GLP-1 medications is a sizeable reduction in risk for heart attacks, strokes and other heart problems.However, if people stop taking the medication, those heart benefits are erased.A large new study has found…

The gender gap in caregiver well-being is real. How to fix it

(CNN) — Caregiving for an aging parent is not, by design, a simple endeavor.There’s the mountain of practical matters to attend to, including managing doctors’ appointments, seeking diagnoses, and ensuring Mom or Dad is physically safe.While you probably feel sad…

Zendaya's new ring fuels notion that she and Tom Holland are married

Zendaya fuels marriage rumors about Tom Holland with a new ring, but the star isn’t confirming it and says she’s intentional about keeping her personal life private. On Tuesday, she spoke to The Associated Press at the premiere of her film, “The Drama.” She says there's a balance to be had between hiding and "protecting things that are special to yourself. She arrived wearing what looks like a wedding band beside a larger ring. That larger ring already sparked engagement buzz at January’s Golden Globes. Her representatives have declined to say if she is married. Her stylist Law Roach has teased reporters that the wedding already happened.

Oscar ratings fall 9% in Conan O’Brien’s second year hosting

The Oscars draw fewer TV viewers this year, even as the show stays a major live event. On Tuesday, Disney says 17.9 million people watched Sunday's ceremony which was broadcast live on ABC and streamed on Hulu. That is a 9% drop from last year’s 19.7 million. The show featured a faceoff between two Warner Bros. films, “One Battle After Another” and “Sinners.” “One Battle After Another” won best picture and director. Disney says the Oscars still rank as the top primetime entertainment telecast this season. Social impressions rise over 42%, with 129 million video views.

Brain aging slowed by over 2 years with unique diet

(CNN) — Eating a combination of two award-winning diets slowed aging in key structures inside the brain by over two years, according to a new study.The brain-focused eating plan is called the Mediterranean-DASH Diet Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay, or MIND,…

Judge orders restoration of Voice of America, putting hundreds of journalists back to work

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore the government-run Voice of America to full operations, putting hundreds of journalists who have been on administrative leave for a year back to work. U.S. District Judge Royce C. Lamberth's order came a week after he ruled that Kari Lake, President Donald Trump's choice to effectively lead the U.S. Agency for Global Media, did not have the authority to effectively dismantle the congressionally authorized Voice of America. Following an executive order by Trump a year ago, Lake had put 1,047 of 1,147 employees on administrative leave. The administration had contended it was a bloated agency and wanted government-run news organizations to better reflect its point of view

Sedona Yoga Festival 2026: Global Experts Unite, Apr 23-27

Producers expand global programming for world-renowned yoga event in Sedona's Red RocksSEDONA, Ariz., March 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- LightBox Media announces the return of the Sedona Yoga Festival, an immersive five-day event designed for individuals seeking to deepen their understanding…