Each of our Dispatches so far has offered a unique take on an often fleeting moment in a highly particular place. But common themes like sex and migration have emerged, too.
Tag: Celebrities
Peter Jackson Has a Lot of Power in New Zealand. Some Say Too Much.
The filmmaker’s intervention in a mayoral race, part of an effort to block a housing plan, was unheard-of in a country where money and fame are usually wielded lightly.
Tehran Orders Crackdown as Wealthy Use Ambulances to Beat Traffic
Celebrities and even private tutors pay large sums of money to use emergency vehicles to escape traffic in one of world’s worst cities for traffic jams.
Pop Star’s Illicit Kiss Becomes Fodder for Government Ads in Hong Kong
A married singer was caught on video embracing an actress, and then apologized abjectly. Officials were quick to put his humiliation to use.
Pop Star’s Illicit Kiss Becomes Fodder for Government Ads in Hong Kong
A married singer was caught on video embracing an actress, and then apologized abjectly. Officials were quick to put his humiliation to use.
Brunei Introduces Death by Stoning for Gay Sex and Adultery, Despite International Outcry
Harsh punishments based on a version of Shariah, or Islamic law, which also include amputations and whippings, have prompted an international outcry.
K-Pop Star Faces Charge in Nightclub Prostitution Case
Lee Seung-hyun, who performs as Seungri, denied the accusations. But he said he would retire from entertainment to protect the reputation of his band, Big Bang.
K-Pop Fans Are Emptying Planes for a Closer Look at Their Idols
They’ve found a way to get next to the stars at a charge of barely more than $100. But the last-minute cancellations delay international flights.