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The latest on Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki: What we learned from the pitcher's agent at the winter meetings
Sasaki must wait until Jan. 15 to sign with an MLB team, but news about his selection could break unofficially before then.Yahoo Sports - 10h -
'Wicked,' back at the Pantages Theatre, is as popular as ever. But is it a good musical?
'Wicked,' soaring onscreen, has returned to the Hollywood Pantages Theatre. This production reveals what the movie gets right, as well as weaknesses neither version can overcome.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
After fatal attack, Japanese American photographer remembered for his art and advocacy
Yasuomi Hashimura, who died after being fatally pushed in New York, was known for his innovations in photography and helping other Japanese immigrants.NBC News - 13h -
CEO shooting suspect ‘loved Japanese culture,’ but critiqued its society
The Ivy league tech graduate charged with murdering UnitedHealthcare chief executive Brian Thompson in Manhattan made multiple visits to Japan earlier this year, according to those who spoke with ...NBC News - 20h -
Japanese atomic bomb survivor warns nuclear taboo is at risk in Nobel Peace Prize speech
A 92-year-old Japanese survivor of the U.S. atomic bombing of Nagasaki described the horrors he witnessed in 1945 as he accepted this year’s Nobel Peace Prize on Tuesday on behalf of his ...NBC News - 20h -
Overseas expansion gives Japanese insurers a new lease of life
Nippon Life’s acquisition underscores sector’s struggle to find growth opportunities in its domestic marketFinancial Times - 21h -
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Signing Japanese star Sasaki would be ‘dream' for Posey, Giants
Buster Posey made it clear Tuesday that the San Francisco Giants intend to pursue Japanese superstar Roki Sasaki, even if the entire baseball industry expects the 23-year-old pitcher to sign with ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Japanese survivor of atomic bomb recalls its horrors in Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech
A Japanese man who lived through the American atomic bombing of Nagasaki has accepted this year’s Nobel Peace Prize on behalf of an organization of survivorsABC News - 1d -
Roki Sasaki free agency: What Japanese ace is looking for in his first MLB team after leaving NPB
Sasaki has officially been posted to MLB for the 2025 seasonCBS Sports - 1d -
‘Shōgun was so refreshing for the Japanese’: Takashi Murakami on his blockbusting return
The superstar artist, famed for his Louis Vuitton bags and Kanye West album sleeves, is back with epic paintings riffing on the history of Japanese art. He talks cuteness, gold leaf and hara-kiri ...The Guardian - 1d -
Billie Eilish on doubts, creating new music and Grammy nominations
Billie Eilish is already a nine-time Grammy winner, but the 22-year-old says she still has doubts about her ability to create new music. She spoke to CBS News' Anthony Mason about her fears and her ...CBS News - 1d -
The magic of winter in West Cork, where music, food and drink lift the spirits
Ireland’s southernmost tip has been reinvigorated by new vibrant venues, markets and restaurants, which has brought an energy that brightens even the darker months. When our son was very young, we ...The Guardian - 2d -
Music Review: The National bring a burst of energy to their brooding music on live album, 'Rome'
The indie rock band The National bring an abundance of energy for a brooding middle-aged group, as evidenced on their new live album, “Rome.”ABC News - 2d -
Marvin Laird, Musical Presence on and Off Broadway, Dies at 85
He conducted Broadway shows and worked with Bernadette Peters. But he was probably best known for writing the music for the darkly comic “Ruthless!”The New York Times - 3d -
Raygun musical cancelled after viral Olympian's legal threat
Creator Steph Broadbridge says lawyers for Rachael Gunn sent a cease and desist letter.BBC News - 3d -
'The best way to effect change is through music'
Rap artist Smack Jay brought a message of human rights and respect to primary school pupils in Belfast.BBC News - 3d -
Miho Nakayama, Japanese Music and Movie Star, Dies at 54
A top-selling pop singer as a teenager in the 1980s, she also had an award-winning career as a dramatic actress.The New York Times - 4d -
Raygun-inspired musical cancelled in Sydney after breakdancer Rachael Gunn complained
Raygun: The Musical creator Steph Broadbridge told her Instagram followers lawyers had concerns it would damage the controversial breaker’s reputation. Get our breaking news email , free app ...The Guardian - 4d -
100-year-old Pearl Harbor survivor recalls chaos during Japanese bombing
Dec. 7 marks 83 years since the attack that catapulted the U.S. into World War II.CBS News - 4d -
Roki Sasaki, Japanese pitching star, posted during MLB Winter Meetings
A 45-day window is now open and Sasaki is not expected to sign with a team until after Jan. 15Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Inside teamLab, the Expanding Japanese Art Collective
The art collective behind teamLab, which started in Japan, has expanded across the world, developing partnerships to pay for its immersive technology.The New York Times - 4d -
Miho Nakayama, Japanese pop star who starred in romance film 'Love Letter,' dies at 54
Miho Nakayama, a Japanese singer-actor known for her contributions to the early J-pop scene and the film 'Love Letter,' was found dead at her home this week.Los Angeles Times - 5d -
Israeli-Palestinian pop group "as1one" on how they promote unity through music
"as1one" is the first male pop group to include both Israeli and Palestinian artists, formed after a talent search in Israel. The group's message of unity remained strong even in the aftermath of ...CBS News - 5d -
The Devil Wears Prada is a slim, superficial musical
Not even Elton John’s songs can redeem this predictable show at London’s Dominion TheatreFinancial Times - 5d -
Japanese singer and actor Miho Nakayama dies aged 54
After making her name with J-pop hits, the performer went on to win acclaim for film roles including Love Letter. Musician and actor Miho Nakayama, best known for her dual role in the successful ...The Guardian - 5d -
Animation and VFX shake up the well-worn musical biopic format
Two films have created something of a subgenre in which animation and visual effects inject a new creative spark into the familiar tale of a musician's rise to fame.Los Angeles Times - 5d -
He had a vision for the end of the world. Of course, it had to be a musical
Deep in a bunker, a family keeps on singing in the year's most nightmarish piece of future shock. Director Joshua Oppenheimer had never made a musical before.Los Angeles Times - 6d -
How TwoSet Violin Won Fame by Poking Fun at Classical Music
After 11 years, Eddy Chen and Brett Yang are moving on from their beloved, enormously popular comedy duo TwoSet Violin.The New York Times - 6d -
How high can 'Wicked' fly? Competition for top musicals is extremely high
Disney dominates the list of 10 top-grossing Hollywood musicals, but Universal hopes 'Wicked' will break through.Los Angeles Times - 6d -
Lisa Lisa on rediscovering her voice and creating new music
Lisa Lisa talks about her unforgettable 80s hits, her journey in music and how her perspective has changed over the years.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Dolly Parton on combining music and storytelling for her holiday-themed children's book
Dolly Parton joins "CBS Mornings" to unveil her latest children's book, "Billy the Kid Comes Home for Christmas," which features her real-life French bulldog, Billy.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Spotify unveils its annual 2024 wrapped music roundups
Spotify just dropped its annual wrapped roundups giving users all the data about their most-streamed music of the year. The three top songs around the world in 2024 were Sabrina Carpenter's ...NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Japanese court convicts Australian who says she was tricked into smuggling drugs
A Japanese court sentenced an Australian woman who says she was tricked amphetamines into the country to six years in prison, despite accepting her testimony that she was the victim of an online ...ABC News - Dec. 4 -
Trump says he'll block controversial U.S. Steel acquisition by Japanese firm
President-elect Donald Trump said he would block the proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel by the Japanese Company Nippon Steel. President Biden is yet to decide on the sale that has faced bipartisan ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Kendrick Lamar tops Apple Music's 2024 song chart and women make history
Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” topped Apple Music’s global song chart in 2024 as the giant music streamer released year-end lists Tuesday and provided listeners with data on their own most ...ABC News - Dec. 3 -
The Classical Music Our Critics Can’t Stop Thinking About
Watch and listen to five recent highlights, including performances by Davóne Tines and Lise Davidsen, and a new album by Ethan Iverson.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Trump says he will block Japanese firm's takeover of U.S. Steel
President-elect Donald Trump said Monday that he would block a Japanese company’s $15 billion bid to acquire U.S. Steel.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Elton John says he has lost his eyesight and struggles to see his new stage musical
Elton John says he struggled to watch his new musical because he has “lost his eyesight” after contracting an infectionABC News - Dec. 2 -
Andy Paley, Whose Imprint Was All Over Pop Music, Dies at 73
Musician, singer, songwriter, producer and more, he collaborated with Madonna and a raft of other artists and helped resuscitate the career of the Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson.The New York Times - Nov. 28
