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303 storiesElizabeth Holmes documentary opens as reviewers debate its approach to truth
You Can See Everything, a documentary by Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim about Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes, is in theaters from October 15, according to IGN. Reviews praise its approach to truth and performance, while TIME question…
Rapper Big Naughty legally married to childhood crush, agency says
South Korean rapper Big Naughty (빅나티), real name Seo Dong-hyun (서동현), told fans on 14 October that he would spend his life with "that friend" who appears in his songs Vancouver and Vancouver 2. His agency said the same day that he had alrea…
Lee Soo-man's A2O LITE tops Melon chart with debut song 'NEON'
A2O LITE, a nine-member girl group introduced by Lee Soo-man, reached No. 1 on Melon's Top 100 with debut song 'NEON' at 11 p.m. on October 14. Newsis said the song reached the top 29 hours after its release.
Ji Ye-eun answers Lee Seo-jin's marriage advice on SBS variety show
Actor Ji Ye-eun (지예은) responded to Lee Seo-jin's advice about marriage on an SBS variety show broadcast on October 16. Ji is due to marry dancer Bata (바타) on December 12, according to reports published ahead of the episode.
Al Pacino named recipient of SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award
Al Pacino has been named the next recipient of the SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award. The 86-year-old actor will receive the prize on February 28 at the Actor Awards in Los Angeles, AP reported.
Faber halts UK supply of Sally Rooney books over Palestine Action support
Faber said it would stop supplying Sally Rooney's books in the United Kingdom because current legislation prevents it from passing on her UK earnings. Rooney agreed to the decision after pledging to support Palestine Action, which Britain h…
Anne Carson's Autobiography of Red tops Yes24 chart, enters Kyobo top 10 after Nobel
Autobiography of Red (빨강의 자서전) by Anne Carson, this year's Nobel literature laureate, reached No. 1 on Yes24's overall bestseller chart for the second week of October and No. 10 on Kyobo Book Centre's chart. Kyobo said sales of Carson's boo…
RJ Mitte, who played Walter White Jr. on Breaking Bad, dies at 34
RJ Mitte, known for playing Walter White Jr. on Breaking Bad, has died at 34, his representatives confirmed. NBC News reported that he died Monday in Brownsville, Texas; officials said an investigation was ongoing and did not disclose a cau…
Japanese children's author Toshiko Kanzawa dies at 102
Children's author Toshiko Kanzawa (神沢利子) died of old age in Mitaka, Tokyo, on October 11 at 102. Publisher Poplar announced her death on October 15; a private funeral has been held and a farewell gathering is planned.
Misattributed Korean museum calligraphy belonged to its director
A calligraphy work removed from the National Museum of Korea after its author was misidentified belonged to director Yu Hong-jun (유홍준), the museum told lawmakers. It had been presented as an independence activist's work but was later attrib…
Osaka's Glico sign to be replaced in spring 2027
Ezaki Glico plans to unveil the seventh version of its Dotonbori sign in Osaka in spring 2027. The current sign's final illumination is scheduled for November 30, with renovation work starting in December.
Busan cancels Pompidou branch and La Scala opening performance plans
Busan has dropped plans for a Pompidou Centre branch and a La Scala performance to open its opera house. The city cited environmental, financial and operational concerns; its decision has drawn opposing political reactions.
Shane Gillis faces backlash over 'SNL' remarks about women's gym clothing
Shane Gillis drew criticism for derogatory comments about women's gym clothing during his latest stint hosting "Saturday Night Live." Actor Dan Levy condemned the remarks, while CNN reported on October 14 that the show and NBC had not publi…
Russian outlets report conflicting accounts of Diddy's prison head injury
Russian outlets reported that Sean Combs, known as Diddy, was taken from Fort Dix prison for medical treatment after a head injury on October 10. Later reports gave conflicting explanations: one cited a collision with a bunk bed, while anot…
Eva Marie Saint, Oscar Winner for ‘On the Waterfront,’ Dies at 102
Eva Marie Saint, an Oscar-winning actor known for “On the Waterfront” and “North by Northwest,” died Tuesday at her home in Los Angeles at 102. Her publicist, Jeff Sanderson, said the cause was natural causes and that she was surrounded by …
Canadian poet Anne Carson wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature
The Swedish Academy announced on October 8 that the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature goes to Anne Carson, 76, a Canadian poet and writer. The citation, as rendered by Japanese outlets, praised bold and original works that created new forms in…
Mana Ashida, Masato Sakai and Kazunari Ninomiya to host NHK's 77th Kohaku on Dec 31
NHK announced on 9 October that actors Mana Ashida (22), Masato Sakai (52) and Kazunari Ninomiya (43) will host the 77th Kohaku Uta Gassen on New Year's Eve, together with NHK announcer Nahoko Suzuki (鈴木奈穂子). It is the first time Ashida and…
Comedian Kim In-seok says he divorced Angela Park about two years ago
South Korean comedian Kim In-seok (김인석), 46, said on social media on the 9th that he and Angela Park (안젤라 박), 40, divorced about two years ago. The couple married in 2014 and have two sons. Kim said he would keep doing his best for the chil…
RJ Mitte, who played Walter White Jr. in Breaking Bad, dies at 34, outlets report
Actor RJ Mitte, known for playing Walter White Jr. in Breaking Bad, has died at 34, Russian outlets reported, citing TMZ and Deadline. His representatives confirmed his death without stating a cause, according to Meduza; TMZ reported suicid…
Jim Bakker, televangelist felled by sex and fraud scandals, dies at 86
Jim Bakker, the television evangelist who built the PTL ministry and the Heritage USA theme park with his first wife, Tammy Faye, before a sex and financial scandal brought the empire down, died Monday at 86. His wife, Lori Bakker, announce…