The Dylan catalog, a 60-year rock ‘n’ roll odyssey, is sold

FILE - In this Jan. 12, 2012, file photo, Bob Dylan performs in Los Angeles. Universal Music Publishing Group is buying legendary singer Bob Dylan’s entire catalog of songs. The company said Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, that the deal covers 600 song copyrights including “Blowin’ In The Wind,” “The Times They Are a-Changin’,” and “Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door,” “Tangled Up In Blue." Photo Courtesy: AP

NEW YORK (AP): Bob Dylan’s entire catalog of songs, one of the great treasures in music history, has been acquired by Universal Music Publishing Group for an undisclosed sum. The catalog includes such modern standards as “Blowin’ In The Wind,” “The Times They Are a-Changin’,” “Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door,” and “Like a Rolling Stone,” a… Continue reading The Dylan catalog, a 60-year rock ‘n’ roll odyssey, is sold

‘Dance Master Lil Chams’ all set to begin

Kathmandu: Dancing reality show ‘Dance Master Lil Chams’ is going to be organized. Organizing an event on Sunday, its team has officially announced that the show is about to start. ‘Three Productions’ is going to produce this show in collaboration with ‘Nepa Productions’. The reality show will be directed by Bishal Bhandari. Bishal had earlier… Continue reading ‘Dance Master Lil Chams’ all set to begin

Namrata Shrestha won the title of ‘Miss Nepal World’

Kathmadnu: Namrata Shrestha has won the title of ‘Miss Nepal World 2020’.Despite the covid-19 pandemic, the event was organized today in the presence of a limited number of people. There were 20 contestants in this year’s ‘Miss Nepal World’. A fierce competition between 20 contestants selected from more than 200 applications from across the country… Continue reading Namrata Shrestha won the title of ‘Miss Nepal World’

IAWRT art Women’s Short Film Competition: ‘Ice Cream’ and ‘Lakhe’bags first prize

Kathmandu: ‘Ice Cream’ and ‘Lakhe’ have emerged first in the Iawrt Women’s Short Film Competition 2020 organized to increase women’s participation in the film industry. Two short films have won the competition organized by the International Association of Women in Radio and Television (IAWRT), Nepal. The first successful film ‘Ice Cream’ was directed by Sangeeta… Continue reading IAWRT art Women’s Short Film Competition: ‘Ice Cream’ and ‘Lakhe’bags first prize

‘Heritage of Fashion Nepal-2’ to be held in Nepal and Australia

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Kathmandu: Asap Entertainment is preparing to host Heritage of Fashion Nepal Season 2. The event will be held in Nepal and Australia on March 15 next year. The organizer of this program is Santosh Adhikari. It is said that Nepali and foreign models will participate in the fashion show. The organizer is planning to organize… Continue reading ‘Heritage of Fashion Nepal-2’ to be held in Nepal and Australia

Charles Darwin: Notebooks worth millions lost for 20 years

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(BBC): Cambridge University Library has announced that two notebooks written by Charles Darwin, worth many millions of pounds, have been missing for 20 years. One of them contains the 19th Century scientist’s famous Tree of Life sketch, exploring the evolutionary relationship between species. Following an “extensive search”, curators have now concluded they have probably been… Continue reading Charles Darwin: Notebooks worth millions lost for 20 years

Gucci, Gus Van Sant challenge fashion cycle with film collab

File Photo. In this Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020 file photo, Designer Alessandro Michele acknowledges the applause at the end of Gucci's Fall/Winter 2020/2021 collection, presented in Milan, Italy. Gucci creative director Alessandro Michele teamed up with film director Gus Van Sant to create a seven-part mini-series revealing Gucci’s latest collection, dubbed “Ouverture.” Photo Courtesy: AP

MILAN (AP) — Gucci creative director Alessandro Michele has been looking to transcend the runway show, and the coronavirus pandemic has provided an apt moment. Michele teamed up with American film director Gus Van Sant to create a seven-part miniseries revealing Gucci’s latest collection, titled “Ouverture.” The videos will be trickled out a day at… Continue reading Gucci, Gus Van Sant challenge fashion cycle with film collab

Britney Spears loses court bid to remove father’s control over estate

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(BBC): Jamie Spears has been his daughter’s legal guardian for 12 years, due to concerns about her mental health. As reported at BBC, Spears’ lawyer said the pop star was “afraid” of him, and that she would not perform so long as he remained in the role. Her father’s lawyer argued that he always acted… Continue reading Britney Spears loses court bid to remove father’s control over estate

Watercolor Society Nepal exhibits to organize world’s longest relay art

Kathmandu: The International Watercolor Society (IWS) Nepal is taking the initiative to set a world record through the ‘Art Demonstration’ program.The IWS Nepal has been working to exhibit and promote the works of Nepali artists in an international platform. In addition, it involves participating Nepali artists in various art programs and inviting famous foreign artists… Continue reading Watercolor Society Nepal exhibits to organize world’s longest relay art

Former James Bond actor Sean Connery dies aged 90

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(Reuters) – Scottish movie legend Sean Connery, who shot to international stardom as the suave, sexy and sophisticated British agent James Bond and went on to grace the silver screen for four decades, has died aged 90. The BBC and Sky News reported his death on Saturday.“I was heartbroken to learn this morning of the… Continue reading Former James Bond actor Sean Connery dies aged 90