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HYBE has officially launched a subsidiary in China, the world’s fifth-largest recorded music market.A HYBE spokesperson has confirmed that the South Korea-born entertainment giant set up an office in Beijing last month. Yonhap reports that the dedicated subsidiary in China is aimed at helping the company’s artists expand into the market.HYBE is behind superstar acts including BTS, ENHYPEN, Seventeen, and others.The launch of an office in Beijing marks HYBE’s fourth global market presence outside of South Korea, having expanded into Japan, followed by the United States and, most recently, Latin America over the past few years.Confirmation of HYBE’s expansion into China follows last week’s news,…
Love Is Blind alum Colleen Reed is presumably saying arrivederci to any divorce drama with now-ex Matt Bolton. “Who needs therapy when I could just wake up in Italy?” Reed, 30, wrote via TikTok on Tuesday, May 27, sharing footage of herself drinking an espresso outside the Duomo in Florence, Italy. She set the upload to a sound called “Good Morning Bad**.” “Buon-f***ing-giorno,” a voiceover said. “Time to rise and shine and kick this day right in the culo, slam that strong-a** caffé … and get ready to destroy [the day].” While Reed didn’t further address the meaning of her…
Are the Toronto Maple Leafs in need of an overhaul, tinkering, or somewhere in between? TSN: Darren Dreger on if the Toronto Maple Leafs need a roster overhaul or tinkering? ** NHLRumors.com transcription James Duthie: “So new duties, maybe for (Brad) Treliving, but primary duty is to build a team that can win the Stanley Cup. Does that mean a roster overhaul or tinkering, Dregs? Dreger: “Well, I would say more than tinkering, adding some significant pieces, but not an overhaul, per se. I know that the Toronto Maple Leafs are interested in acquiring or adding heavier players. And they’re…
Christal Hayes and Brandon DrenonBBC NewsWatch: Elon Musk says he is “disappointed” with Trump’s “big, beautiful bill”, in interview with CBS Sunday MorningElon Musk has said he is leaving the Trump administration after helping lead a tumultuous drive to shrink size of US government that saw thousands of federal jobs axed.In a post on his social media platform X, the world’s richest man thanked Trump for the opportunity to help run the Department of Government Efficiency, known as Doge. The White House began “offboarding” Musk as a special government employee on Wednesday night, the BBC understands.His role was temporary and…
Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for freeYour guide to what Trump’s second term means for Washington, business and the worldThe Trump administration has told US companies that offer software used to design semiconductors to stop selling their services to Chinese groups, in the latest attempt to make it harder for China to develop advanced chips.Several people familiar with the move said the US Department of Commerce had told so-called electronic design automation groups — which include Cadence, Synopsys and Siemens EDA — to stop supplying their technology to China.The Bureau of Industry and Security, the arm of the US commerce…
A stunt performer who worked on Horizon: An American Saga — Chapter 2 is suing the film’s director and star Kevin Costner. In legal documents first reported on by The Hollywood Reporter on Tuesday, May 27, and later obtained by Us Weekly, Devyn LaBella filed a complaint that day against Costner, 70, and the 2024 film’s production companies on grounds of alleged sexual discrimination, harassment and “the creation of a hostile work environment.” The 34-year-old’s filing alleged that she was “the victim of a violent unscripted, unshceduled rape scene directed by Kevin Costner” on May 2, 2023. In a statement…
Thierry Henry has questioned Arsenal’s lack of silverware under Mikel Arteta.The Gunners have made steady progress since Arteta returned as head coach in December 2019 but the FA Cup victory achieved later that season remains the only trophy won under the Spaniard.Arsenal finished second in the Premier League for the third successive season and reached the semi-finals of the Champions League, both notable achievements but Henry says titles are what really matter.Normal to raise questions over lack of trophies – HenryHe told the Stick to Football podcast: “I’m not saying that I’m disappointed with Arsenal, but it’s normal that people…
DEVELOPING STORYDEVELOPING STORY, Four strikes hit the runway and a Yemenia Airways plane, according to Houthi-affiliated media report.Israel says it has launched air strikes on Yemen’s main airport in the capital, Sanaa, a day after Yemen’s Houthi rebels fired two projectiles towards Israel. The Houthi-affiliated news outlet Al Masirah TV reported on Wednesday that four strikes hit the runway and a Yemenia Airways plane. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Wednesday that the Israeli air force struck Houthi “terror targets” at the airport and “destroyed the last aircraft remaining”. “This is a clear message and a continuation of our…
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Joe Jonas is opening up about coparenting with ex-wife Sophie Turner. “They have an incredible mom. I have a beautiful coparenting relationship that I’m really grateful for,” Jonas, 35, said of raising his two daughters, Willia, 4, and Delphine, 2, with the Game of Thrones actress. “Having an incredible mom, Sophie, for those girls is like a dream come true,” Jonas added on Friday, May 23, while speaking with podcaster and life coach Jay Shetty onstage at the latter’s Jay Shetty: On Purpose Live tour in Hollywood, Florida, per footage shared via social media. The singer and actor also shared…