A public dispute between band members and the head of their agency has revived concerns about whether South Korean entertainment agencies exploit young musicians.
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Your Monday Briefing: Covid Protests Intensify in China
Plus World Cup updates, Kiribati’s judicial shake-up and “Gangnam Style,” 10 years later.
Canadian Singer Kris Wu Sentenced to Prison for Rape in China
Before his arrest over #MeToo allegations, Kris Wu was one of China’s most popular entertainers, with legions of fans and brand deals.
Your Friday Briefing
Liz Truss resigns.
BTS to Enlist in South Korea’s Military
Ending months of debate, the band’s label said that the seven members would serve their military conscriptions. They plan to reunite in a couple of years.
Shakira Is Accused of Tax Evasion in Spain. Here’s What We Know.
Prosecutors have charged the Colombian singer and pop star with six counts of tax fraud for failing to pay 14.5 million euros in income taxes. She could face a steep fine and a prison sentence.
Our Correspondents on the Biggest Music, Shows and Books in Their Parts of the World
Keeping an eye on and ear out for breakout hits.
Roger Waters Concert in Poland Called Off After Ukraine Views Prompt Anger
In online exchanges with Ukraines first lady, the Pink Floyd co-founder said Ukraine should seek peace with Russia and blamed the United States for encouraging the conflict.
2 Michael Jackson Impersonators Look Identical. The Resemblance Ends There.
Two imitators of the King of Pop in Buenos Aires offer a study in contrasts, reflective of Argentina’s deep economic divide. One man financed 13 surgeries, while the other draws on his sideburns.
Alla Pugacheva, Russian Pop Star, Comes Out Against Ukraine War
Alla Pugacheva, whose stardom has spanned from the Soviet era to after the Cold War, said the invasion of Ukraine had turned Russia into a “pariah.”