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Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Surpasses 10 Million Admissions in Korea — And Its Record-Breaking Run Isn’t Over Yet

SEOUL, South Korea — Christopher Nolan's epic blockbuster “The Odyssey” has officially crossed the 10-million-admission mark in South Korea, becoming the second film released in the country this year to reach the prestigious milestone — and the first foreign movie of 2026 to do so. The achievement cements The Odyssey as one of South Korea's biggest box-office success stories of the year and marks a remarkable comeback for the country's movie theaters, which have struggled in recent years agains

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All Blacks Lose Savea and Two More Starters Before Baltimore — But One Match Can Still Deny South Africa the Series

JOHANNESBURG — The All Blacks were already facing a difficult assignment in Baltimore. Now they will have to attempt it without their captain — and two more men who started beside him in Johannesburg. New Zealand confirmed that Ardie Savea, Quinn Tupaea and Luke Jacobson will all miss the fourth and final Test against South Africa after suffering injuries during Saturday's bruising 29-24 loss at FNB Stadium. Savea dislocated his shoulder. Tupaea suffered damage to the medial collateral ligam

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Elijah Canlas Confirms Miles Ocampo Breakup — But What Really Happened After Their Second Chance?

MANILA, Philippines — Elijah Canlas has finally broken his silence and confirmed that he and longtime partner Miles Ocampo have ended their relationship once again, putting an end to weeks of speculation surrounding the former couple. But amid persistent rumors online, Elijah made one thing clear: their breakup was mutual, there was no third party, and there was no cheating involved. The actor confirmed the split during an interview with entertainment personality Ogie Diaz, explaining that he

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Patrick Garcia’s 13-Year-Old Daughter Flies to Singapore Every Week for K-Pop Training—And This May Be Just the Beginning

MANILA, Philippines — At just 13 years old, Michelle Celeste Garcia, the daughter of actors Patrick Garcia and Nikka Martinez, is taking her K-pop dream to an international level. Michelle has been traveling from the Philippines to Singapore every Friday for a 10-week K-pop training program at SM Universe Singapore, an academy established under the training system of South Korean entertainment powerhouse SM Entertainment. But this is more than just a weekend hobby. For 10 consecutive weekends

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NFL Is Shipping 59 Tons of Gear to Melbourne for Its Historic Australia Debut — But the Biggest Test Comes After Kickoff

MELBOURNE — The NFL has staged Super Bowls, drafts and blockbuster games around the world. But its next challenge may be one of its most ambitious yet. When the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers run onto the Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 11, American football will finally stage its first regular-season game in Australia—inside one of the world’s most famous sporting venues and nearly 8,000 miles from the teams’ home cities. For the NFL, this is not simply another international

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Zverev Finally Gets a Straight-Sets Night at the US Open — But His Next Opponent Already Beat Him This Year

NEW YORK — Alexander Zverev finally got the kind of night he desperately needed at the US Open. After surviving more than nine exhausting hours across his first two matches, the German top seed dispatched Chile's Alejandro Tabilo in straight sets, winning 6-2, 7-6(2), 6-2 on Saturday to reach the fourth round at Flushing Meadows. For Zverev, the victory was more than another step toward the trophy. It was a badly needed physical reset. The 29-year-old had spent nine hours and 26 minutes on co

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Robert Pattinson Takes on One of TV’s Most Controversial Figures—But Chris Hansen Isn’t Happy About It

VENICE, Italy — Robert Pattinson is stepping into the shoes of one of American television’s most recognizable and controversial figures in “Primetime,” a dark psychological thriller inspired by the rise of To Catch a Predator host Chris Hansen. The film premiered at the Venice Film Festival on September 5, 2026, where Pattinson’s performance drew strong attention and the movie received an extended standing ovation. Directed by Lance Oppenheim and written by Ajon Singh, “Primetime” explores the

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BTS, Olivia Rodrigo Face Off for Filipino Fans’ Votes at 2026 Filipino Music Awards—But Who Will Take the Crown?

MANILA, Philippines — Global music heavyweights BTS and Olivia Rodrigo are once again commanding attention from Filipino music fans after landing nominations in the People’s Choice – International Artist category of the Filipino Music Awards (FMA) 2026. The two international superstars are part of a 10-artist lineup that puts some of the world's biggest names head-to-head for a distinction determined directly by Filipino fans. Joining BTS and Rodrigo in the category are 5 Seconds of Summer, Ar

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South Korea’s Dementia Rate Could Top 10% by 2040 — But the Bigger Crisis May Be What Comes Next

South Korea is facing a rapidly growing dementia challenge, with the government projecting that more than one in 10 people aged 65 and older could be living with dementia by 2040. The projection, reported by The Korea Herald and based on an analysis by the Ministry of Health and Welfare using national population projections and dementia prevalence data, puts the estimated dementia prevalence among Koreans aged 65 and above at 10.34% in 2040. The rate is projected to rise further to 11.81% by 20

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Ogie Diaz Gives Daughter ₱1 Million on Her 25th Birthday—But There’s One Condition Behind the Jaw-Dropping Gift

MANILA, Philippines — A birthday gift worth ₱1 million has put Ogie Diaz and his daughter Erin in the spotlight after the veteran entertainment personality fulfilled a promise he had made to his daughters. Erin Diaz celebrated her 25th birthday on August 29, and what made the occasion particularly memorable was the large cash gift she received from her father. But there was more to the million-peso present than a lavish birthday surprise. According to reports, Ogie had promised his daughters