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Chinese film on summit rescue this year

Wings over Everest, a Chinese action-adventure film with A-list actress Zhang Jingchu and award-winning Japanese actor Koji Yakusho, is scheduled to be released later this year.

South Korean girl group I.O.I announce reunion

South Korean girl group I.O.I, or Ideal of Idol, will reunite, they confirmed to fans via social media

Son says TV celeb parents won't pay for his college because he's gay

James Michael Marchese, the son of former "Real Housewives of New Jersey" stars Amber and Jim Marchese, says his father has refused to pay for him to go to college because he's gay.

Fan Bingbing and Li Chen break up

Chinese actress Fan Bingbing, who has recently returned to the limelight following legal problems for tax evasion, has announced an end to her relationship with actor Li Chen.

Naomi Watts 'inspired' by Gretchen Carlson's story

Actress Naomi Watts says former Fox News host Gretchen Carlson's story of pushing back against powerful media executive Roger Ailes is "inspiring."

'The Three-Body Problem' starts animation adaptation

Chinese online video sharing platform Bilibili has launched the animation adaptation of Liu Cixin's sci-fi trilogy "The Three-Body Problem."

Jon Watts: It'd be fun having Spider-Man visit China

Director Jon Watts was in Beijing recently to promote the upcoming release of his film, "Spider-Man: Far From Home".

Contemporary art development reviewed in an exhibition in Beijing

An exhibition reviewing the achievements of Chinese contemporary artists in 2018, put on by The China National Arts Fund, has opened in Beijing.

Song Hye-kyo, Song Joong-ki taking legal steps for divorce

South Korean star couple Song Hye-kyo and Song Joong-ki are filing for divorce, just two years after their marriage.

Michael Jackson remembered in Los Angeles

Michael Jackson fans from around the world gathered in Los Angeles on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 to commemorate the 'King of Pop' on the 10th anniversary of his death.

Broadway Musical, The King and I, to come to China

The Broadway revival of Richard Rodgers and Hammerstein's classic musical, The King and I, will come to China via high-definition screenings in theatres.

Milla Jovovich set to light up Chinese screens

Ukraine-born American actress Milla Jovovich, best known for her character of Alice in the "Resident Evil" franchise, will soon appear on domestic screens, joining forces with a team of Chinese 'spies.'

Japanese anime "Spirited Away" wins Chinese hearts

The 2001 Japanese animated film "Spirited Away" is dominating the Chinese box office, 18 years after its official release.

Tributes to Michael Jackson flow on 10th death anniversary

Hundreds of Michael Jackson fans gathered at his grave for a daylong celebration of his life and music Tuesday, with some traveling thousands of miles to join in the singalongs, selfies and moment of silence that marked the 10th anniversary of the death of the King of Pop.

Samuel L. Jackson 'fumes' over "Spider-Man" poster

Samuel L. Jackson, who plays Nick Fury in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, had some fun with an expletive-laden rant on Instagram about an error in a "Spider-Man: Far From Home" poster, reports USA TODAY.

Michael Jackson's orbit, 10 years later

In the months following pop icon Michael Jackson's shock death on June 25, 2009, his inner circle found themselves thrust into the spotlight.

Monkey King Contest held in nature reserve

A contest designed to spark more interest in traditional Chinese culture, 50 contestants from across China have taken part in a competition to imitate the Monkey King from the classic tale "The Journey to the West" in a nature reserve for Macaca in Henan Province.

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