Hugh Hefner, left, and Crystal Harris at the premiere of "Iron Man 2" at the El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP-Yonhap News)CHICAGO (AP) _ Playboy magazine founder Hugh Hefner says his fiancee has called off their wedding.The 85-year-old Hefner says in a Tuesday message on Chicago-based Playboy's official Twitter feed that 24-year-old Crystal Harris has ``had a change of heart.''Hefner announc

LONDON (AP) _ Arnold Schwarzenegger's former housekeeper has spoken out about having a child with the ex-governor, saying her son Joseph only learned about a year ago who his father was.Mildred Baena has kept a low profile since the revelations of her affair with the former California governor sparked a tabloid frenzy.The scandal exploded into public view after Schwarzenegger and wife Maria Shrive

The National Theater of Korea will stage “Kim Hong-do,” an original musical including Korean traditional music, songs and dance, as the new “Nation Brand” performance next month. The musical will be staged from July 8-16 at NTOK’s Haeoreum Theater in Jangchung-dong, central Seoul. It is a fantasy story about two young men’s journey into the paintings by the legendary Joseon-period painter Kim Hong

‘Madame Butterfly’ and ‘Gianni Schicchi’ to be staged at Sejong CenterTwo Puccini operas, quite different in scale and target audience, are expected to amuse both opera lovers and newcomers this summer.For the first time in 21 years, the Korea Opera Group will present “Madame Butterfly,” one of the three best-known Puccini operas, from June 24-26 at the Grand Theater of the Sejong Center for the P

World-famous actor Al Pacino, 71, appeared on the red carpet with a woman on his arm Sunday night at Tony Awards. His new girlfriend, Argentinean actress Lucila Sola, is 40 years younger than Pacino.  Al Pacino and his girlfriend on the red carpet at Tony Award. (AP)After relationships with celebrities including Diane Keaton and Tuesday Weld, fans are envious and curious about the secret of Al Pac

English speakers favor Super Junior, French and Spanish are Big Bang fansKorean pop, or K-pop, is driving the Korean Wave abroad and Asian women in their 20s make up the majority of overseas hallyu fans, a survey found on Monday.The Korea Tourism Organization conducted the online hallyu survey on 12,085 non-Korean visitors from 102 countries to its website (www.visitkorea.or.kr) from May 11 to May

American director’s documentary film shows brutal suffering of N. Korean civilians and refugeesThese 12 stories are hard to believe, heartbreaking and horrifying. American director N.C. Heikin’s documentary, “Kimjongilia” is a piece of cinematic work devoted to telling the stories of survivors of North Korea and its regime. The movie’s title, “Kimjongilia,” refers to a hybrid red begonia that was

South Korean animator Choi Jong-il knew he had a hit on his hands when Pororo the penguin hopped onto TV screens back in 2003.Choi’s previous creations had failed to grab the undivided attention of his 6-year-old son and his son’s friends.That all changed when the mischievous but affectionate blue and white penguin, sporting aviator glasses and a flying helmet, made his debut.“The kids’ eyes were

Korean Foreign Ministry hosts festival, photo and painting exhibitions to introduce wide spectrum of African artJust in time for summer, events and exhibitions featuring African culture have arrived in South Korea. The “African Cultural Festival,” hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and organized by Seoul Selection of the International Dance Council, will offer a wide range of Afri

(Yonhap News)PARIS (Yonhap News) -- Five South Korean pop bands held their first concert in Paris on Friday, making a successful debut on the European stage in front of more than 7,000 eager fans.Popular acts TVXQ, Girls‘ Generation, Super Junior, SHINee and f(x) put on a three-hour performance at Le Zenith de Paris concert hall, singing a total of 44 songs for the fans, who had come from all part

   PARIS-- Five South Korean pop bands held their first concert in Paris on Friday, making a successful debut on the European stage in front of more than 7,000 eager fans.Popular acts TVXQ, Girls' Generation, Super Junior, SHINee and f(x) put on a three-hour performance at Le Zenith de Paris concert hall, singing a total of 44 songs for the fans, who had come from all parts of Europe, including Fr

Director of Kan Song Art Museum says his legacy is keeping the collection intactAt the home of Chun Sung-woo, director of the country’s foremost private museum of Korean art, where one would expect to find old Korean masterpieces, hang large abstract paintings.“These are part of my mandala series,” explains Chun, pointing at the paintings that hang on the wall of the living room and its adjoining