Qatar to invest US$2 billion in Indonesia sovereign wealth fund
Prabowo is on a five-nation tour of the Middle East, visiting the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Egypt, Qatar and Jordan to boost bilateral ties with the region Indonesian…
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Vietnamese Box Office Smash ‘The Ancestral Home’ Sets North American Release (EXCLUSIVE)
Vietnamese cinema continues its international ascent as Skyline Media‘s breakout hit “The Ancestral Home” secures a May 9 North American theatrical release through Eastern Edge Films. The…
Megan Thee Stallion Brings Girl Power to Coachella With Ciara, Queen Latifah and Victoria Monét
Megan Thee Stallion brought girl power to her invigorating Coachella set on Sunday night, enlisting Queen Latifah, Victoria Monét and Ciara to duet and perform their own hits during her…
Shine On: More Watch-centric News In Geneva
GENEVA — While Watches and Wonders dominated the first week of April, presentations and other events flourished throughout the city for brands who did not take part in the fair. With all…
Coach to Become Official Handbag of the WNBA
Count Coach as the latest player to team with the WNBA. The fashion brand has signed on to become the official luxury handbag partner of the league. This multiyear collaboration will kick…
Indonesia’s foreign reserves hit record high despite rupiah rout
Domestic concerns, such as the fiscal outlook and slowing economic growth amid President Prabowo Subianto’s shuffling of policy priorities, are also weighing on market sentiment …
Tiffany & Co. Opens Largest European Flagship in Milan
MILAN —Tiffany & Co. inaugurated its largest store in Europe here during Milan Design Week — which is also the flagship that displays the largest selection of exceptional archival pieces…
EXCLUSIVE: Merit Enters French Market With a Je Ne Sais Quoi Beauty Approach
LONDON — The minimalist beauty brand Merit was always bound to end up in France since its inception in 2021, but like its products, it’s been taking its time and laying low. This week the…
Shein’s IPO Valuation Hinges on Trump’s De Minimis Ban on China
LONDON— Shein’s pursuit of a London IPO got a green light from the U.K.’s financial watchdog Financial Conduct Authority on Friday. First reported by Reuters, citing sources familiar with…
This 14th Century Lover Boy’s Costumes Never Lose Style
LONDON — Since the publication of “Romeo and Juliet” 428 years ago by William Shakespeare, a handful of handsome leading men have taken on the role of the lover boy on stage and screen,…
Asia: Stocks rise on electronics tariffs exemption, gold hits new high
Asian stocks rose on Monday as trade war fears were tempered by Donald Trump’s announcement of tariff exemptions for electronics, though the dollar weakened and safe-haven gold hit a fresh…
Rema’s Disastrous Coachella Set: What the Hell Happened?
It took until Sunday, but Coachella 2025 found its first disastrous set with Rema. The Nigerian Afrobeats superstar did not take the stage at the festival’s Mojave Tent until nearly 30…
Junior H on Building a Hits-Fueled Coachella Set and His ‘Full Circle Moment’ With Guest Peso Pluma
In the days leading up to Junior H‘s Coachella performance on Sunday night, the 23-year-old and his band of tuba, guitar and tololoche players meticulously prepared for this “full circle…
‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 Cast Guide: Who’s Who From the Video Game?
In its first season, “The Last of Us” chronicled the journey of Joel (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie (Bella Ramsey) as they traveled across the United States 20 years after a fungal pandemic has…
How to Watch ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 Online Without Cable
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. After the success of season one, “The Last of Us”…
Leopard Print Jeans, Faux Fur Coat, and Black Knee-High Boots Among Top Sellers in U.K., According to Shein
VALUE CONSCIOUS: Shein has revealed its own version of Lyst’s hottest brands and items ranking. On Monday, the Singapore-based, China-focused fashion retailer, which inched one step closer…
All Five ‘Breakfast Club’ Actors Reunite for the First Time in 40 Years; ‘I Feel Really Moved We’re All Together,’ Says Molly Ringwald
The five members of “The Breakfast Club” reunited Saturday, 40 years after the Shermer High School trouble makers first met in detention. Molly Ringwald, Emilio Estevez, Judd Nelson, Ally…
Who Killed Amy Winehouse? Asif Kapadia on the Case of the Dead Singer, and the ‘Really Heavy’ Version of ‘Amy’ His Wife Preferred
British filmmaker Asif Kapadia approached Oscar-winning documentary “Amy,” which was released 10 years ago, as if he were a detective investigating a crime, he told an audience of…
Jean Marsh, Emmy Winner and ‘Upstairs, Downstairs’ Co-Creator, Dies at 90
Jean Marsh, the Emmy award-winning actor who co-created and acted in the ’70s British drama series “Upstairs, Downstairs,” died Sunday in her London home. She was 90. Marsh’s death was…
Lisa, Cardi B, Lil Wayne Attend Revolve Festival Weekend 1 of Coachella
Revolve Festival, now in its eighth year, continues to be a hot ticket during Coachella’s party-filled first weekend. It was the biggest celebrity draw, held on Saturday at an…
‘The White Lotus’ Star Aimee Lou Wood Says ‘SNL’ Impersonation Was ‘Mean and Unfunny’: ‘Such a Shame’
They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but “White Lotus” breakout star Aimee Lou Wood would disagree. The April 12 episode of “Saturday Night Live” featured a pre-taped…
Jason Isaacs Says to Fans ‘The White Lotus’ On Set Drama Is ‘None Of Your Business’: ‘Nobody Has Any Clue’
In the aftermath of “The White Lotus” Season 3 finale, Jason Isaacs is setting the record straight on reports of on-set drama. “Like anywhere you go for the summer, there’s friendships,…
‘A Minecraft Movie’ Hits $550 Million Globally
Will “A Minecraft Movie” become the year’s first blockbuster to join the billion-dollar club? Well, Warner Bros. and Legendary’s PG video game adaptation is certainly on its way to the…
How Claude Baruk is Merging High Fashion and Haircare for a Luxury Salon Experience
When people think of hairstyling, they often picture a traditional salon visit—wash, cut, color, and style. However, Claude Baruk is changing that perception entirely. With the launch of…