Indonesia’s most prestigious film awards enter a new chapter, promising not just accolades but a nationwide celebration of cinema.

Jakarta welcomes the World of Barbie, an immersive exhibition where visitors can trace the doll’s 65-year journey, from her modest 1962 Dreamhouse to her interstellar adventures, while stepping into life-sized sets that blend nostalgia, play and imagination.

Sweeney, who has made negative headlines recently for controversial jeans ads, has become a contender for the Academy Awards for her portrayal of pioneering female fighter Christy Martin.

With emotionally charged lyrics and haunting melodies, the songwriter-producer has established his unique musical and lyrical characteristics in the country’s modern pop scene.

"Newport and the Great Folk Dream", which premieres at the Venice Film Festival on Friday, charts the development of the Newport Folk Festival in Rhode Island in the early 1960s.

The prominent filmmaker and lead actor Nicholas Saputra discuss their latest musical feature film and the all-encompassing power that is Indonesian pop culture.

Marlina is the only Indonesian cinema and one of 18 Southeast Asian films on the prestigious list created to revisit the history of Asian cinema and highlight its cinematic legacy.

Young Indonesian filmmakers in New York talk about navigating the film industry and the importance of telling their stories independently.

In the spirit of independence, two diaspora film aficionados brought Indonesia’s movie experience to the Big Apple this month in “21 New York”, a screening event that showcased short movies from up and coming filmmakers.

Film director Reka Wijaya and creative producer Bryan Domani discuss their latest Indonesian family film and why even a story about a terminal illness should be delivered with a touch of hope.

After shooting to fame in the mid-1990s Britpop era and dramatically breaking up 16 years ago, the once-warring brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher have embarked on a massively anticipated world tour with their bandmates.

The annual Pacu Jalur race in Riau culminates on Sunday, with officials estimating as many as 100,000 more spectators this year because of 11-year-old Rayyan Arkan Dikha's dance moves on the fast-moving boats.

Boosted by the success of Konser JUMBO, the beloved characters from the celebrated homegrown animated feature, now a national phenomenon, are gearing up for the future as an evergreen intellectual property.

"We try to portray firefighting in the positive light that it deserves. [...] We do hope that we can inspire young people to get into the fire service" or even just learn about surviving fire's dangers as a civilian, the developers said.

Swift appeared on the New Heights podcast hosted by her boyfriend, National Football League player Travis Kelce, and his brother, Jason Kelce. "Showgirl" will be released October 3, the singer said on the episode aired on Wednesday. 

Her online shop displayed blurred images of a record, CD and cassette tape overlaid with a glittery orange lock, explaining the album artwork would be "revealed at a later date."

What sets Mutu Beton apart from its predecessors is how far deep the duo is now mining the country’s ancestral rhythms, embedding the gamelan-inspired tonalities into a tight, industrial ambience.

Raisa's latest studio album is the singer-songwriter’s “wisest” to date, featuring love songs grounded in dignity and self-respect.

Brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher, who brought the iconic Britpop band back together for a blockbuster world tour this year, told the BBC they were "shocked and saddened" by the fan's death at the Saturday evening gig. 

In his debut studio album, singer-songwriter and AMI Award winner Nyoman Paul explores his inner depths as he gives voice to what is underneath.

Passing the 2 million mark since it premiered on July 10, Yandy Laurens's genre-blending flick has moviegoers coming back for the romantic drama-sci-fi feature with a runtime of just under 2 hours.

Lucky Kuswandi’s A Normal Woman, which premiered on Netflix on July 24, is an insidious investigation into the price one woman pays to maintain a conforming existence.

The project is currently in the pre-production stage with podcaster and former trade minister Gita Wirjawan on board as executive producer. "Perang Jawa" is set for theatrical release in 2028.

The show will be retired and Colbert will not be replaced. New episodes will air until the end of the broadcast TV season in May 2026, a network statement said.

The Indonesian feature film Sore: Istri dari Masa Depan is a larger-than-life cinematic experience that finds its gravity, as well as humanity, in Sheila Dara and Dion Wiyoko's actorly prowess.

Indonesian singer-songwriter Monita Tahalea's latest studio album, Merona, is an artistic exploration and transformation, as well as a reincarnation.

James Gunn's "Superman," which opened in theaters worldwide this week, is a reboot aimed at relaunching the so-called DC Universe of comic book-based superhero movies, which also features Wonder Woman and Batman.