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Filming begins in Detroit for Superman-Batman film

FilmMay 22, 2014

LOS ANGELES (AP) ― Warner Bros. Pictures says filming has started in Detroit for “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice,” starring Henry Cavill, reprising his role as Clark Kent-Superman, and Ben Affleck as Bruce Wayne-Batman. The studio said Wednesday the action feature directed by Zack Snyder will also star Israel-born actress Gal Gadot as Diana Prince-Wonder Woman; Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luther; Jeremy Irons as Alfred, Bruce Wayne’s loyal guardian; and Holly Hunter in a newly created role. Amy A
Caleb Johnson wins American Idol

MusicMay 22, 2014

LOS ANGELES (AP) ― Big-voiced rocker Caleb Johnson is the season 13 “American Idol,” winning the title over teenage pop singer Jena Irene. “This is crazy,” Johnson said after host Ryan Seacrest announced the TV audience’s decision on Wednesday’s season finale of the Fox contest. Johnson, 23, of Asheville, North Carolina, and Irene, 17, of Farmington Hills, Michigan, told each other “you da bomb” before the result was revealed. Runner-up Irene is getting a consolation prize: The two competitors a
Kris not joining EXO concert

May 22, 2014

EXO. (SM Entertainment)SM Entertainment announced through its website on Thursday that EXO-M leader Kris will not be joining the rest of the EXO members on stage during the popular K-pop idol group’s first solo concert this weekend. The announcement came after Kris surprised the K-pop world with his lawsuit against his talent agency SM Entertainment last week.“The upcoming concert at Seoul Olympic Gymnastics Stadium on May 23-25 will be given by 11 members,” said the statement, implying that Kri
Indie music labels slam YouTube streaming plans

MusicMay 22, 2014

London (AFP) ― The independent music community on Thursday hit out at YouTube over proposals for a subscription music streaming service, which the Silicon Valley giant is expected to launch soon. The Worldwide Independent Network, the organization that represents the global independent music community, issued a statement slamming YouTube’s reported plans to block the content of members who do not sign a new agreement for the service as “unnecessary and indefensible.”According to the statement, Y
EXO members wish Suho happy birthday

May 22, 2014

(SM Enetertainment)K-pop boy group EXO’s Chanyeol disclosed a selfie that he took with fellow member Suho on Thursday to celebrate Suho’s 24th birthday. “My love, brother, happy birthday,” Chanyeol wrote on Instagram.Tao also wished him a happy birthday by posting the team leader’s photo on his Instagram, saying “Happy birthday to our mom. I love you, our leader and mommy.” Meanwhile, the rookie idol group’s exclusive concert “EXO from EXO planet” is to be held from Friday to Sunday at the Olymp
Son Dam-bi readies summer

May 22, 2014

(Kellogg)Korean singer Son Dam-bi takes part in a photo shoot for Kellogg’s Special K promotion. The new advertisement will be available next month.(khnews@heraldcorp.com)
Ha Ji-won seeks Hollywood debut via 20th Century Fox

May 22, 2014

Actress Ha Ji-won is in talks with Twentieth Century Fox about her debut in a Hollywood film, Ha’s agency Sun and Moon Entertainment confirmed on Thursday. “(Ha) did have a meeting with Twentieth Century Fox, but we cannot disclose the details,” the agency told Yonhap. Actress Ha Ji-won in historical romance "Hwang Jini (2006)." (MBC)Ha, 36, met with Jeffrey Godsick, the president of the big-name Hollywood studio, on May 14 in Los Angeles. Ha’s agency and Godsick had a rough discussion over Ha’s
Jang Geun-suk releases new album in Japan

May 22, 2014

Korean actor Jang Geun-suk is to release an album in Japan under a project named “Team-H” in June.According to the agency, Team-H will release his first single album “Take Me” on June 25. He will release his third full album, “Driving to the Highway,” on July 9.Local reports said that the two albums would be sold throughout Asia, except Korea. Jang Geun-suk is to start his Asia tour starting this month, visiting about eight countries.Jang Geun-suk had released several records including the singl
Jeon Do-yeon’s bracelet dazzles Cannes fans

May 22, 2014

Korean actress Jeon Do-yeon’s detailed fashion style is alluring fans during the Cannes Film Festival in France. (AP-Yonhap)Jeon, the first-ever Korean jury member of the world‘s prestigious film event, showed off a heart-shaped bracelet Tuesday.The simply designed accessory with a red line is said to be a Cartier product that costs about 700,000 won ($680). (Newsen capture)Its sophisticated design added to the urban style of her short yellow dress and matching red manicure. The bracelet is one
After School’s Yui reveals healthy beauty look

May 22, 2014

Korean girl group After School’s Yui showed off her healthy summer look in CeCi magazine. In the pictures, the K-pop singer and actress shows her feminine and playful side under the bright sun. By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo credit: CeCi)
After School’s Nana wearing stylish outfits for Allure

May 22, 2014

K-pop girl group After School’s Nana poses in stylish suits and medium long dresses for a fashion magazine. The photo shoot was done at Seoul landmarks including Deoksugung Palace, Cheonggyecheon and the National Museum of Contemporary Art.By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo Credit: Allure)
Kara agency should compensate advertiser for damages: court

May 22, 2014

The Seoul High Court ruled Wednesday that DSP Media, K-pop girl group Kara’s agency, must compensate the Seoul-based apparel company Real Company, which claimed it suffered a serious toll due to the cancellation of the contract between Kara and the agency. According to the court decision, DSP Media must pay Real Company 50 million won ($48,800) as Kara failed to maintain the dignity needed to carry out the TV commercial shooting agreed to between the clothing company and Kara’s agency in 2011. T
Billboard picks 2NE1’s top 5 music videos

May 22, 2014

Billboard, the renowned American music magazine, has made a list of the five must-watch videos of K-pop girl group 2NE1 in celebration of the quartet’s fifth anniversary.2NE1’s signature song “I Am the Best,” released in 2011 and viewed more than 90 million times on YouTube, was crowned the best music video of the group. “Missing You” was ranked No. 2, followed by “Can’t Nobody,” “Do You Love Me” and “Fire.”The U.S. magazine lauded 2NE1’s high-quality tunes and videos featuring incredible visual
Ivry Gitlis still perfecting his craft at 91

MusicMay 21, 2014

At 91 years of age, legendary Israeli violinist Ivry Gitlis shows no signs of retiring his bow as he has returned to Korea after two decades to perform a special solo concert in Seoul and to conduct two master violin classes. “I don’t remember exactly when it was (when I was last in Korea), but it was anyways the last century,” said Gitlis during a press conference held in Jung-gu on Wednesday. In his nearly nine-decade-long affair with the violin, Gitlis has become one of the most highly decora
Chung Kyung-wha is back ― 100%

MusicMay 21, 2014

Violinist Chung Kyung-wha has never felt so good in recent years. With her fingers fully recovered from what was once thought a career-killing injury, she practices for hours a day again, plans concerts around the world and, most importantly, is dreaming again. “It feels so good. My fingers have never been in such good condition before,” Chung said at her home at the foot of Mount Bukhansan, northern Seoul, on Wednesday. A world-acclaimed violinist and sister of conductor Chung Myung-whun and ce