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Quincy Jones to give first concert in Seoul

MusicJun 7, 2013

Famed American record producer and trumpeter Quincy Jones is to perform in Korea for the first time.The 80-year-old is best known for producing Michael Jackson’s 1982 studio album “Thriller,” which has sold more than 100 million copies worldwide. His upcoming concert, which is set to be held on July 25 at SK Olympic Handball Gymnasium in Seoul, is to feature a number of American singers, including R&B, pop and jazz music singer Patti Austin, singer-songwriter James Ingram and vocalist Siedah Gar
‘Gentleman’ tops 400m YouTube hits

MusicJun 7, 2013

The video for South Korean rapper Psy’s new single “Gentleman” has drawn more than 400 million views on YouTube, the global video-sharing website said Friday.The video recorded 402.1 million hits as of 11 a.m., jumping to 16th place on YouTube’s all-time list of most-viewed videos. The milestone was reached 55 days after its release on April 13 and 29 days after the video broke the 300 million mark on May 9.The singer’s previous hit “Gangnam Style” has attracted more than 1.6 billion YouTube vie
Lee Hyo-ri rides another wave of popularity

MusicJun 7, 2013

South Korean singer Lee Hyo-ri’s recent comeback is creating a buzz on and offline. Songs from her new album are routinely heard on the streets of Seoul. Her trademark cool personality is also spicing up her music on TV entertainment programs. The 34-year-old singer made her debut in 1998 as a member of K-pop girl group Fin.K.L. and enjoyed much popularity due to the group’s girlish image. After the group disbanded, Lee came out in 2003 as a solo artist with sexy hip-hop song “10 Minute,” which
Growing up in television, in search of her own voice

TheaterJun 6, 2013

Former child star Lee Jae-eun reflects on her life in stage monodrama ‘La Dame au Violoncelle’
Entertainer Johnny Yune to make his way back home

MusicJun 6, 2013

Comedian to host concert of international pop singers of the ’70s, ’80s
What do Spike Lee and Bob Saget have in common?

FilmJun 6, 2013

LOS ANGELES (AP) ― Some of the film industry’s most illustrious talents got early confirmation they were on the right track when they won Student Academy Awards.Spike Lee, Robert Zemeckis, Pixar founder John Lasseter and “South Park’’ creator Trey Parker are just a few of the famous filmmakers who won honors from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences when they were college students.The latest crop of winners will be feted on Saturday, when the 40th annual Student Academy Awards are pre
‘Internship’ film focuses on Google’s good side

FilmJun 6, 2013

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) ― This scene isn’t in the movie, but it might have been fitting if “The Internship’’ had ended with stars Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson wearing ruby red shoes while clicking their heels and dreamily whispering, “There’s no place like Google; there’s no place like Google.’’The new comedy depicts Google as corporate America’s equivalent of the Emerald City from “The Wizard of Oz’’ ― a colorful place where all the food is free, interesting people and gadgets loom around every corn
Miranda Kerr to appear on ‘SNL Korea’

TelevisionJun 6, 2013

Australian Miranda Kerr will appear on the Korean version of comedy show “Saturday Night Live,” local media reported Thursday.“Miranda Kerr will appear on the latest edition of SNL Korea, which will air Saturday,” reported South Korea’s No Cut News, citing an official from tvN’s operator CJ E&M.Kerr is expected to make a cameo appearance on Saturday’s show, which will star Korean actor Lee Beom-soo. The live comedy show features a different star every episode. (khnews@heraldcorp.com)
Austrian picked to head La Scala opera in Milan

MusicJun 5, 2013

MILAN (AFP) ― Austrian musical director Alexander Pereira was picked on Tuesday to head up the prestigious La Scala opera house in Milan, replacing Frenchman Stephane Lissner, the city’s mayor said.The 65-year-old former tourism manager is currently artistic director of the Salzburg Festival and formerly led the Zurich Opera House.Pereira “is the person we consider most suited to raise the value of our jewel,” mayor Giuliano Pisapia said after a unanimous vote by the board.Pisapia, who is head o
Virtuoso pianist storms out in Germany over smartphone

MusicJun 5, 2013

FRANKFURT (AFP) ― Mobile phones are frequently regarded as the bane of classical music concerts, especially when they go off mid-performance.But it wasn’t a jarring ring that shattered the concentration of Polish pianist Krystian Zimerman during a recital Monday in the German city of Essen. Rather, the 56-year-old stormed off when he noticed an audience member filming the concert with a smartphone, organisers told AFP.Zimerman, renowned for his perfectionism and regarded by many as one of the gr
Paris rooftop display shows face of Australian Aboriginal art to the world

TheaterJun 5, 2013

PARIS (AFP) ― Move over Mona Lisa! Paris is about to unveil a new work of art that, just like Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece, will be seen by millions of visitors every year.From Thursday, a massively enlarged version of a work by Australian Aboriginal artist Lena Nyadbi will adorn the roof of the multimedia library at the French capital’s Musee du Quai Branly on the banks of the Seine.Created by stencils and with the same kind of rubberised paint used for traffic signs, the 700-square-meter in
Beauty of Korean, Turkish wrapping cloths shown side by side in Ankara

TheaterJun 5, 2013

Turkey’s ‘bocha’ similar to Korea’s ‘bojagi’ wrapping cloths
Psy scores yet another Guinness World Record

Jun 5, 2013

Korean rapper Psy continues to ride his invisible horse in the fast lane, setting a new Guinness World Record for the largest mass horse-riding dance.Psy’s large-scale outdoor concert at Seoul City Hall last year was given the title “Largest Gangnam Style Dance” by the London-based organization on May 24, the Korea Record Institute announced on Tuesday.The free concert that celebrated the singer’s shot to international stardom attracted some 100,000 enthusiastic fans who joined in a mass perform
Rainbow Island Music and Camping back for more ‘healing’

TheaterJun 5, 2013

Rainbow Island Music and Camping will be back on Nami Island this weekend with an eclectic lineup.Now in its third year, the three-day outdoor festival kicks off Friday with international artists scheduled to perform on three stages: Rainbow Stage, Island Stage and Forest Stage. Korean band Clazziquai, electronic trio Idiotape and R&B singer Junggigo are scheduled to perform on the first day. DJ duo Squatters will also excite fans with their unique style of electronica. The most anticipated line
Girls’ Generation to embark on first world tour

MusicJun 5, 2013

The nine starlets of girl group Girls’ Generation are set to kick off their fifth concert tour and first world tour this weekend. Titled “Girls & Peace,” the tour will begin in Seoul with live performances on Saturday and Sunday at Olympic Park Gymnastics Stadium. This weekend will also mark the first time in two years that the ladies are holding a dedicated concert for local fans. Representatives of S.M. Entertainment have offered special global package deals exclusively for international fans