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The musical ‘Sound of Music’ in Salzburg homecoming

FilmOct 20, 2011

SALZBURG, Austria (AFP) ― “The Sound of Music,” the musical made world famous by the 1965 film starring Julie Andrews, has never been performed in the picture-postcard Austrian city of Salzburg where it is set.But on Sunday this will change as the Salzburg State Theatre premieres a sell-out German-l
Ancient tomb remains found at stadium site

TheaterOct 20, 2011

Remains of Jugu grave, a type of tomb created during Korea’s Baekje Kingdom (B.C. 18-A.D. 660), found in the land secured for the 2014 Incheon Asian Games Stadium. (Cultural Heritage Administration)Remains of tombs dating back to Korea’s Baekje Kingdom (B.C. 18―A.D. 660) have been discovered at the
Herald artday puts 100 prominent works up for auction

TheaterOct 20, 2011

“Summer of Mt.Seorak” by Kim Chong-hak (artday)Artwork by well-known local and international artists including Lee U-fan, Park Soo-keun, Kim Whan-ki, Chun Kyung-ja, Kim Chong-hak, Oh Chi-gyun and Yayoi Kusama will be auctioned online starting Friday. Herald artday, a subsidiary of Herald Media group
Czech pop star rocks ‘Hamlet’

MusicOct 20, 2011

Janek Ledecky’s musical returns for fourth run in SeoulClad in blue jeans and wearing his Ray-Bans, Janek Ledecky isn’t used to walking down the street without being recognized. “Here, I feel like I am a secret agent or something (because no one notices me),” the Czech pop superstar told The Korea H
Lohan in custody after judge finds probation issue

FilmOct 20, 2011

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lindsay Lohan sported a new accessory Wednesday after a judge revoked her probation: Handcuffs.The actress was taken into custody and escorted from a hearing after Superior Court Judge Stephanie Sautner revoked her probation because she was ousted from a community service as
Pianist Son Yeol-eum to play Liszt with Suwon Phil

MusicOct 19, 2011

The Suwon Philharmonic Orchestra, one of the leading orchestras in Korea, will collaborate with Tchaikovsky competition winning pianist Son Yeol-eum to mark the 200th year of Liszt’s birth. Led by pianist and conductor Kim Dae-jin, the Suwon Phil will hold its 211th regular concert on Oct. 25 at the
Joseon paintings under spotlight

TheaterOct 19, 2011

“Yeonsodapcheong” (Outing of the Youth) by Shin Yun-bok at Gansong Museum of Art (Gansong Museum of Art)Leeum, Gansong museums showcase collections of court and genre paintings from JoseonThe Joseon Dynasty was the period when Korean painting reached its zenith, both in terms of quantity and q
Barbra Streisand and others honored; Davis has baby news

FilmOct 19, 2011

LOS ANGELES (AP) ― Nine women were honored at the annual Women in Hollywood event, yet two ladies in particular stole the show.Viola Davis surprised her fellow honorees and an audience of Hollywood insiders Monday night by announcing she had adopted a baby girl.And Barbra Streisand was repeatedly cr
Museum unconvinced by new theory on death of Van Gogh

TheaterOct 18, 2011

AMSTERDAM (AP) ― Two American authors believe Vincent van Gogh was fatally shot by two teenagers and did not die from self-inflicted wounds, but the new theory won a skeptical reception Monday from experts at the museum dedicated to the 19th century Dutch master.A book by Pulitzer prize-winning auth
Kim Ha-neul, Park Hae-il get top honors at Daejong Film Awards

FilmOct 18, 2011

Actress Kim Ha-neul walks the red carpet during the 48th Grand Bell Awards at Sejong Center in Seoul, Monday. (Yonhap News)“The Front Line” picks up Best Picture, Best CinematographyKim Ha-neul took home the top acting award at the 48th Daejong Film (Grand Bell) Awards on Monday for her role as a vi
Jamaica awards Brown with national honor

MusicOct 18, 2011

KINGSTON (AP) ― Jamaica on Monday awarded the late reggae singer Dennis Brown with one of its highest civic honors, a fitting tribute for a musician who is more beloved than Bob Marley among many Jamaican reggae fans.Some 12 years after his death, the former child star who became known as the Crown
‘Sesame Street’ back online after porn hacking

TelevisionOct 18, 2011

WASHINGTON (AFP) ― “Sesame Street” returned to cyberspace on Monday after its YouTube channel was targeted by unknown hackers who replaced Ernie, Abby, Big Bird and the Cookie Monster with hardcore porn.YouTube, owned by Google, pulled the channel down Sunday when its wholesome children’s fare was r
Girls’ Generation turn to rap for ‘The Boys’

MusicOct 18, 2011

Nine-girl singing sensation say they can’t wait to meet rival group Wonder Girls at music shows Girls’ Generation members clockwise from top left: Yuri, Hyoyeon, Yoona, Taeyeon, Jessica, Seohyun, Sunny, Tiffany and Sooyoung S.M. EntertainmentGirls’ Generation, one of the most popular female K-pop gr
S. Korea police arrest two men for hacking

MusicOct 18, 2011

SEOUL, Oct 18, 2011 (AFP) - South Korean police said Tuesday two people have been arrested for infecting about 16,000 personal computers with hacking programmes which allowed them to secretly record video of their victims.The two, one an ethnic Korean from China, are suspected of producing or
Mean girls? U.S. study casts light on reality TV’s impact

TelevisionOct 18, 2011

WASHINGTON, Oct 16, 2011 (AFP) -- Girls who regularly watch reality television expect -- and accept -- more bullying and drama in their lives, a just-released study in the United States suggested.They also assign more value to physical appearances, and to view themselves as leaders and role mod