Beyonce, Radiohead, Kendrick Lamar to headline Coachella

NEW YORK (AP) -- Beyonce is one of the headliners of the 2017 Coachella music festival -- a first for the pop star.Festival producer Goldenvoice announced Tuesday that Beyonce, Radiohead and Kendrick Lamar will headline the two-weekend festival in April in Indio, California. Radiohead will perform on April 14 and 21; Beyonce on April 15 and 22; and Lamar on April 16 and 23. Beyonce (digitaltrends.com)Tickets, including three-day passes, go on sale Wednesday.Beyonce last appeared at Coachella in

PerformanceJan. 4, 2017

Madrid to hold major Picasso exhibit for ‘Guernica’ anniversary

MADRID (AFP) - Madrid’s Reina Sofia museum said Tuesday it would stage a major Pablo Picasso exhibition to mark the 80th anniversary of his famed “Guernica” painting, a universal symbol of the cruelty of war.“Pity and Terror in Picasso -- the Path to Guernica” will open on April 4 and last five months to celebrate the anniversary of the painting itself, as well as its arrival at the museum 25 years ago.“Close to 150 masterpieces by the artist will be on show, coming from the　(museum’s) collectio

PerformanceJan. 4, 2017

‘You’re terminated!’: Schwarzenegger takes over Trump’s ‘Apprentice’

NEW YORK (AFP) -- When Donald Trump hosted “The Celebrity Apprentice,” he dismissed contestants with what became his indelible catchphrase, “You’re fired.”Now that Trump is poised to take over the White House, there is a new boss on the reality show. And Arnold Schwarzenegger isn’t just firing people anymore. “You’re Terminated!” the Hollywood star and former California governor said in Monday night’s premiere of the show, now in its eighth season. “The first one wasn’t easy. But you know the li

TelevisionJan. 4, 2017

With tourists scarce, Egypt struggles to maintain heritage

CAIRO (AFP) -- With a shaky economy following years of unrest and a huge drop in tourists, Egypt is struggling to preserve its fabled archaeological heritage. From Alexandria on the Mediterranean to the Great Pyramid of Giza -- the last of the Seven Wonders of the World -- and Aswan to the south, the North African country is home to impressive ancient monuments.For years, the sites were able to rely on a steady stream of ticket sales to finance their upkeep.But since Egypt’s 2011 revolution, the

CultureJan. 4, 2017

[Foreigners Who Loved Korea] Father Na, friend of the people of Seogwipo

In Korea’s turbulent path toward independence and nation building, there were foreign nationals who stood steadfastly by the Korean people, although their contributions have been largely overshadowed by those of Korean patriots. The Korea Herald, in partnership with the Independence Hall of Korea, is publishing a series of articles shedding light on these foreigners, their life and legacies here. This is the 23rd installment. -- Ed.Thomas Ryan was born in Crossmolina, a town in County Mayo on th

CultureJan. 3, 2017

Journalists fired for anti-government protests release documentary

Six former journalists gathered for the press screening of documentary “Seven Years -- Journalism Without Journalist” at CGV Wangsimni in Seoul on Tuesday.　The documentary traces the unfair firing of 14 journalists -- some of whom were restored to their positions after court rulings -- in their seven-year battle against their employers, state-owned broadcaster MBC and partially state-owned broadcaster YTN.　“Administrations have strategically stifled state-owned media,” said Choi Seung-ho, a form

FilmJan. 3, 2017

Ko So-young returns to small screen after a decade’s absence

Ko So-young will break her decadelong absence from the silver and small screens with the latest KBS drama “The Perfect Wife,” the state-run broadcaster said.The show, which will air on Feb. 27, revolves around a housewife who “recovers her lost femininity” after her husband’s affair, according to KBS.  (King Entertainment)Ko reportedly decided to return to acting as she empathizes with the main character of the series, Sim Jae-bok, who she will portray. The actress herself is a wife and mother w

TelevisionJan. 3, 2017

‘Running Man’ to feature races planned by cast members

SBS’ popular variety show “Running Man” revealed Monday its New Year’s project.  (Instagram account of @sbs_runningman_sbs)Along with a photo from its 332nd episode, “Running Man” wrote that “Member’s Week” will be its project for this year. It will involve the six “Running Man” cast members taking turns to plan a race each week. The first to do so will be Song Ji-hyo followed by Kim Jong-kook. The episodes will air Sunday and Jan. 15, respectively. Following recent controversy about the reorgan

TelevisionJan. 3, 2017

Estonians I Wear* Experiment to play in Seoul, Busan

Just months after their first visit, Estonian electro trio I Wear* Experiment is returning to Seoul for shows in Seoul and Busan this weekend.The group is set to release its debut album, “Patience,” on which Johanna Eenma’s graceful vocals lay pop melodies over electronic backing that varies from cinematic harmony to thumping club music.The record will get a local release, as the group recently signed with Korean label Leeway, after performing at the Zandari Festa music showcase in Hongdae in fa

Expat LivingJan. 3, 2017

TV shows turn to conversation, introspection

Korean variety programs seem set to steer away from rowdy physical games and loud laughs this year.Featuring celebrities conversing with strangers on the street, preparing food for one, or even imagining an imminent death and reflecting on life, TV shows that are calmer and more introspective will occupy a greater presence on the small screen in 2017.Talk on the street The JTBC program “Talking Street” has been spotlighting both famous and lesser-known figures from various areas, including celeb

TelevisionJan. 2, 2017

‘Infinite Challenge’ tops music charts

Korean TV show “Infinite Challenge” is at the top of several local music charts as of Monday, with songs from its recent project episode on hip-hop and history. The song “Your Night,” by cast member Hwang Kwang-hee, musician Gaeko and featuring singer Oh Hyuk, topped the charts of Korean music streaming and downloading websites, including MelOn, M.net and Genie, Sunday following their release during Saturday’s episode of “Infinite Challenge.”  (MBC)Other songs from the show, such as “Shoot” by c

PerformanceJan. 2, 2017

Performances to look out for in 2017

The New Year means a new season of theater and exhibitions. And with 2016 having come to a close, 2017 promises a new set of unforgettable shows and big-name productions for local theater lovers.　Seoul’s major performing arts centers are already gearing up to play host to a variety of concerts and performances to usher in the New Year.　The LG Arts Center in Gangnam-gu Seoul has announced its new season, featuring 15 international and local productions from jazz to modern dance, classical music a

PerformanceJan. 1, 2017

'Too Close to Home’: Tyler Perry on all-white starring cast

ATLANTA (AP) -- Tyler Perry is known for creating opportunities for black actors. But recently the African-American filmmaker weathered a backlash for assembling an all-white starring cast for the TLC drama series “Too Close to Home.”　  Perry rejects the criticism, much of it on social media. Some questioned his casting choices, with one calling the show an “all time low” for the producer when the series aired this year.　  But by the end of the season, those harsh words turned mostly into praise

FilmJan. 1, 2017

In ‘20th Century Women,’ Bening found freedom in the unknown

WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (AP) -- In 1979, Annette Bening was 21 years old. A year earlier she had moved from San Diego to San Francisco to study classical drama. She remembers it as a time of tremendous change and uncertainty and the big moments like the day Harvey Milk and George Mascone were killed, but, for the most part her head was in Chekov and Shakespeare and Shaw and Arthur Miller. 　  So when she read the script for Mike Mills‘ “20th Century Women,” now in limited release, it caught her of

FilmJan. 1, 2017

Han Suk-kyu nabs top actor award

Han Suk-kyu receives the award for top actor at the SBS Awards Festival Drama Awards Saturday evening in Seoul’s Sangam-dong. (SBS)Han Suk-kyu took home the top prize for his role as a quirky, genius doctor on the popular TV series “Romantic Doctor Teacher Kim” at the 2016 SBS Awards Festival Drama Awards on Saturday evening. 　Han addressed the importance of embracing diversity in his acceptance speech, in a ceremony held at the SBS Prism Tower in Sangam-dong, Seoul. 　“A lot of people tell you t

Jan. 1, 2017