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CNA
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- CNA
New documentary about Blackpink's Lisa is in the works
A new documentary about Blackpink's Lisa is in production. Sony Music Vision revealed during the company's inaugural content showcase in Los Angeles that it is working on the project in partnership with Lloud Co/RCA Records and Tremolo Productions. The documentary, directed by Sue Kim, follows Lisa throughout a year in her life as she embarks on a solo career outside of Blackpink. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Kim said: 'I really tried to impress upon Lisa how much not just me – but I think the world – wants to see off-stage Lisa. She loves to refer to herself as, 'I'm just a normal girl from Thailand.' And when you meet her, she actually is. "She's so down to earth. It's quite shocking, and so real and so sincere. But she's very incredibly found herself in this crazy position of being one of the biggest superstars in the world, and even within that world, she's trying to expand out of it.' The documentary promises to 'give fans exclusive access to Lisa with an in-depth look at the artist's groundbreaking career and creative vision outside of the world-renowned group, Blackpink'. Morgan Neville and Caitrin Rogers for Tremolo Productions, and Sue Kim and Courtney Crockett for Salt Water Productions will serve as producers. Alice Kang and Joojong Joe will executive produce for Lloud Co and Peter Edge, John Fleckenstein and Camille Yorrick will serve as executive producers for RCA Records. Tom Mackay, Krista Wegener and Abby Davis will executive produce for Sony Music Vision. During her break from the girl group, Lisa released a solo album Alter Ego, performed at Coachella and starred in season three of The White Lotus. She will also be embarking on a new tour with Blackpink this summer, which .
BBC News
4 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Melbourne Hall to host music festivals despite concerns
An historic Derbyshire stately home can now host music festivals with a capacity of up to 5,000 people, despite concerns over noise and Derbyshire District Council granted a premises licence for Crow Park, which is part of the Melbourne Hall estate, owned by the Marquis of Lothian on approved the plans from Raymond Gubbay Ltd, owned by Sony Music, to be able to host one three-day event per year, for a maximum of 4,999 feared the impact of another festival, due to already managing the impact of Download Festival, Donington Racetrack and East Midlands Airport. The Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) said the event would involved live music and alcohol sales from 12:00 until 22:30 from Friday through to Sunday. The applicant said there would be no overnight camping, meaning attendees would leave and return should they buy consecutive tickets, as weekend tickets would not be Lowe, on behalf of the applicant, said this event series would not be comparable to the rock music festival, Download, hosted at Donington Park, just two miles Lowe told the hearing: "Download is for 120,000 people, it is a very different type of event to one for 4,999 people."The type of event will be comedy nights and music that is compliant with the noise limit (65 decibels), which should tell you something about the sort of music it would be."Much of what is being discussed is negative. People are going to be spending money in shops and pubs and that is a positive, that is why many businesses are supportive of this."Mr Lowe said on-site parking would be free of charge and that traffic management plans would be drawn up by the same company that handles Download car parks, containing 1,170 spaces, would be constructed on fields to the east of Melbourne, south of Blackwell Lane. 'Not suitable' A Melbourne resident who did not wish to be named told the hearing: "Melbourne has a population of 5,264. "This event over three days would see the entire population of Melbourne squeezed onto one field in Blackwell Lane."I am concerned about the sheer volume of people that would be trying to get in and out of Melbourne for the event. A lot of residents are going to be significantly disrupted by this."Resident, David Mill, said road closures and diversions would push the issue elsewhere. "This is an outstanding reason why Melbourne Hall is not suitable for such events", said Mr Devey-Smith said drivers who are unfamiliar with the area would increase traffic problems."Unfamiliar drivers would be coming down this narrow road and you can't require people to park in the parking area provided and there are already very few spaces to park in Melbourne."Residents are going to end up without their places to park," she licensing panel said they considered the parking concerns and granted approval for the premises license on the conditions that details of each event are provided to residents and the parish council. The panel added that a traffic management plan must be submitted 30 days before the planned events.
Forbes
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Cosmosy On Y2K Inspirations, Being 6th-Generation K-Pop Idols
cosmosy As part of Spotify's celebration for May's Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month this month, the streaming service hosted an event at its New York headquarters with an industry panel of Asian-American execs, a spread of pan-Asian street food, a DJ set from Angie, and the debut U.S. performance from the new girl group cosmosy, who are helping usher in a new era of global-pop to the world. Created by BLACKPINK's former creative director at YG Entertainment SINXITY, cosmosy is the female quartet that is only two singles into their careers but already making moves around the world. The cosmosy members Amei, Kamión, Himesha, and De_Hana all hail from Japan but were trained in Korea under the K-pop system and sing in a mix of English, Japanese and Korean, all appealing to the mainstream music market. As further proof of their blended pop-culture backgrounds, De_Hana and Kamión initially rose to recognition after competing on Produce 101 Japan The Girls, a local spin-off of Korea's Produce 101 singing competition series that created chart-topping acts like IZ*ONE and Wanna One. The show provided them with early opportunities to get comfortable on stages where their fellow K-pop and J-pop idols would perform. Bringing together expertise across two of the world's largest music markets, the entertainment wing of major Japanese mobile carrier NTT Docomo Studio & Live teamed with Sony Music Korea in partnership exclusively for cosmosy. Local representatives from Sony Music and The Orchard, as well as publicists around the world, are also supporting the group with an attentive crew overseeing the girls in New York. A beautiful blend of voices speaking in English, Japanese and Korean surrounds the quartet, ensuring the group has handheld fans to cool down with after performing or ensuring their selfie lighting is perfect with their phone's own flashlight. With such a specific worldview, cosmosy and their team have labeled the group as the first act in the 'sixth-generation of K-pop.' While there's debate among fans and critics about what defines a new generation of Korean-pop acts, it's generally agreed upon that the fifth era of K-pop idols began around mid-2023 as major labels debuted their latest artists like ZEROBASEONE, xikers and BABYMONSTER. With cosmosy's buzz single 'zigy=zigy' released on December 31, 2024, and official debut single 'Lucky=One' dropping this April, the group has made a bold declaration that not only zooms into a new era of K-pop but showcases how the definition of the music scene is expanding in exciting ways. Mixed with the excitingly artistic and creative styling that goes into cosmosy's visuals for their mass-appeal pop music, it all comes together in an exciting way of envisioning pop music's future as so many people work together towards one goal, blending different styles, cultures and languages. Learn more about cosmosy, their inspirations, and take on the new generation of K-pop below. Jeff Benjamin: Congratulations on the release of 'Lucky=One.' How does it feel to have made your debut while busy with promotions? himesha: Now that we are participating in promotions, it is starting to feel like we actually debuted. de_hana: We are very busy, but we enjoyed and are enjoying every moment of it. Jeff Benjamin: Fans took notice of the very strong visuals and live performances for 'Lucky=One.' How have your experiences been? a'mei: I'm very happy that our fans noticed us as cosmosy. We were also able to meet other idol fans and it made me realize that I want to work harder and let more people know about us. himesha: In my case, the happiest thing is that I found one of my fans in the audience holding my name board during the music shows, and I was glad I noticed it with so many other fans [in the crowd]. Even now, it feels like a dream that it happened. kamión: Through this 'Lucky=One' promotion, our fans and followers increased — it was more than expected. I was amazed and surprised. Jeff Benjamin: While we know de_hana and kamión have TV experience from Produce 101 Japan, how did that compare to the live music shows? kamión: Back when we were on Produce 101 Japan, we had the chance to perform on the same stage as M Countdown in Korea. But this time, I stood there as a member of cosmosy on the actual M Countdown music show; the experience felt different. Previously, there were eight members on stage, while now it's just four, so I felt more attention was on each of us individually. I was nervous and excited. de_hana: It had been a while since I was back on that same stage. During Produce 101 Japan, I was more focused on improving myself, and I think my fans are starting to recognize how much I've grown since then. With cosmosy, I feel a real sense of belonging as part of a team, like we're one unit. But back then, the others felt more like rivals than teammates. Jeff Benjamin: You also met fans while working in Korea. How was that experience? a'mei: Meeting my fans for the first time was when it really hit me: 'I've debuted as a member of cosmosy.' I was so excited. There were so many happy moments, like talking with fans and receiving gifts and handwritten letters. I've actually read one letter from a fan every day. It always moves me; sometimes, I get teary-eyed just reading. kamión: It was my first time meeting fans face-to-face in such a close setting and it made me so happy to see their smiles; that connection meant a lot to me. I have Japanese and global fans, too, so I really hope I can meet them soon. At our pop-up event, 'Follow cosmosy in Seongsu,' one fan who's supported me since Produce 101 Japan came to see me. She was shaking and crying while talking to me — her love was so heartfelt that I almost cried too. himesha: Seeing my fans in person and hearing their words of support made me feel even more emotionally connected to them. I was especially touched when I saw name boards during our music show performances or when fans came running to see us after we finished performing. My fans come to every broadcast and cheer us on — one even cried when she met me at our pop-up event. That moment was deeply moving to me. de_hana: I met both Japanese and Korean fans at our pop-up event, 'Follow cosmosy in Seongsu,' and the letters I received were filled with kind words that gave me so much strength and motivation to keep going. One fan made a keyring included with her handwritten letter. They also showed me the same penguin plushie I had with me during my Produce 101 Japan audition. I remembered them right away and I was so grateful to reconnect. himesha: cosmosy features a unique worldview based on the 'end-of-the-century' [Y2K] vibe of 1999, combined with a multi-layered content strategy that resonates with Gen Z and Gen Alpha. This sets us apart from the simpler narrative-based worldviews of past K-pop groups, offering a new idol model that combines fan participation and immersive storytelling. Jeff Benjamin: Speaking of that time, cosmosy's content reminds me of some classic anime or mangas. Can you share any favorite childhood anime or suggest some for fans? himesha: I love Tamagotchi, it's an animation and a game you can play on the Nintendo. But a recommendation I want to make is The Promised Neverland. It's really fun, in the fantasy genre, and there's even a movie! A "Tamagotchi" electronic pet toy is displayed in a toy store on October 25, 2017 in Paris, France. ... More Tamagotchi is a virtual electronic animal which means "cute little egg" and simulates the life of an animal. (Photo) Inosuke Hashibira, Tanjiro, Natsuki Hanae, Nezuko Kamado, Hiro Shimono and Zenitsu Agatsuma attend ... More the World Tour Premiere Of Crunchyroll's "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba - To The Hashira Training-" at Regal Union Square on February 10, 2024 in New York. (Photo byfor Aniplex of America/Crunchyroll) a'mei: Since elementary school, I've liked and recommend Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Natsume's Book of Friends, and Yo-kai Watch. de_hana: I really like Aikatsu! - Idol Academy and Pokémon! The atmosphere seen at the YO-KAI WATCH 2 preview event at Siren Studios on September 8, 2016 in ... More Hollywood, California. (Photo byfor Nintendo) Performers dressed as Pikachu, a character from the Pokémon media franchise managed by The Pokémon ... More Company, march during the Pikachu Outbreak event at night on August 8, 2019 in Yokohama, Japan. (Photo by) kamión: Lala's Style Book [Fancy Lala], The Promised Neverland — I have all 20 volumes at home — and Jewelpet. Japan's toy maker Segatoys and character giant Sanrio unveil the new animal characters and its toys ... More "Jewelpet" — 33 animal characters with jewels names targeting girls customers — at the company's toy exhibition in Tokyo, on January 15, 2008. (Photo credit: YOSHIKAZU TSUNO/AFP via Getty Images) Jeff Benjamin: What else is coming for cosmosy this year? And what else do fans need to know at this time? kamión: We are preparing our next single. Please look forward to it! himesha: We hope to further reach our global fans and promote more globally. The cosmosy universe might be a bit difficult and hard to understand, but we hope you'll enjoy it, look for the hidden elements, and see it in a positive light! We'll be trying out more fun concepts in the future, so please look forward to them.
Pink Villa
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
BLACKPINK's Lisa to be muse for new documentary over solo career: Know filming details, release plans and more
Global superstar Lisa is known for redefining K-pop boundaries as a member of BLACKPINK and as a rising soloist and actress. She is now set to headline a brand-new feature documentary currently in production. The project is backed by Sony Music Vision and directed by award-winning filmmaker Sue Kim. It promises to offer fans an unprecedented glimpse into Lisa's world: from her journey as a global icon to her personal milestones beyond the spotlight. Sony Music confirms documentary On May 29, during an exclusive showcase event held in Hollywood, Sony Music Vision unveiled its upcoming lineup of music-driven film projects. Among the most highly anticipated announcements was the reveal of Lisa 's documentary, presented as a deeply personal and cinematic exploration of her life. Director Sue Kim attended the event to speak about the production. She shared insights into the process and the emotional depth captured over a year of filming. The film's official title and release date remain under wraps. However, Kim revealed that the documentary will go beyond the usual concert footage. It will explore Lisa 's roots, challenges, and evolution as an artist and woman in the global spotlight. From Thailand to the world stage: A journey like no other What sets this documentary apart is its intimate lens. According to Kim, Lisa embraced the project with sincerity from the very beginning. At their very first meeting, Lisa reportedly reached out to childhood friends from her pre-fame days in Thailand, wanting them to be involved in the film. This emotional connection, Kim says, became one of the driving forces behind the documentary's narrative. Preview footage was shown to insiders. It included electrifying clips from Lisa's solo performances, candid family interactions, and quieter, reflective moments that show the person behind the superstar. Kim is best known for The Last of the Sea Women. She noted that while she has worked with lesser-known subjects before, Lisa's story offered a new kind of challenge: capturing the heart of someone the world thinks they already know. Lisa reflects on the journey In a statement released following the announcement, Lisa expressed her excitement about the film. She voiced her gratitude for the opportunity to document her solo career, describing the past year as 'incredible.' She highlighted how rewarding it has been to work with director Sue Kim throughout their travels. Lisa also hinted that this documentary is 'just the beginning of many more exciting things to come.' Director Sue Kim teases a raw and revealing portrait Director Kim echoed the sentiment, noting how the project evolved into more than just a music documentary. She expressed that working with Lisa over the past year has been both a 'true honor and a cinematic gift.' She noted that the documentary captures a range of moments from Lisa's life. That will likely surprise audiences and offer a fresh, behind-the-scenes perspective. Kim emphasized that the film reflects a meaningful chapter in Lisa's personal and professional journey. She looks forward to sharing this powerful story with viewers. Creative forces behind the scenes The film is a collaborative production between Tremolo Productions, Salt Water Productions, and Lisa's own company, LLOUD. The producer lineup includes Oscar-winning documentary filmmaker Morgan Neville and Caitrin Rogers of Tremolo, along with Sue Kim and Courtney Crockett from Salt Water. Executive producers include Alice Kang and Joojong Joe representing LLOUD. They work along with key figures from RCA Records: Peter Edge, John Fleckenstein, and Camille Yorrick. Sony Music Vision's Tom Mackay, Krista Wegener, and Abby Davis are also attached as executive producers. The film will be distributed worldwide by Sony Music Vision in partnership with RCA Records. The timing of the documentary coincides with a pivotal period in Lisa's career. Earlier this year, she made her acting debut in HBO's series The White Lotus, marking her entry into scripted drama. Scenes from the show will reportedly be part of the documentary.
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First Post
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- First Post
Adivi Sesh, Mrunal Thakur's 'Dacoit' creates history as makers sell audio rights for this historic amount
Adding to the hype, Sony Music has joined hands to release the film's soundtrack, with hitmaker Bheems Ceciroleo composing the songs. read more A storm is brewing with Dacoit, the high-octane Action Drama starring Adivi Sesh, Mrunal Thakur, and Anurag Kashyap in a key role. The recently released Fire Glimpse has sparked buzz on social media, setting the stage for an intense cinematic ride. Adding to the hype, Sony Music has joined hands to release the film's soundtrack, with hitmaker Bheems Ceciroleo composing the songs. The actor shares, 'We've poured our heart into Dacoit, and having a powerhouse like Sony Music come on board is truly special. Bheems has brought a wild energy to the soundtrack. It's raw, emotional, and completely in sync with the world we've built. Can't wait for everyone to hear what we've been working on.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Helming the project is acclaimed cinematographer Shaniel Deo, taking the director's chair for the first time after delivering visual spectacles in Kshanam and Goodachari. The film is being produced by Supriya Yarlagadda and Suniel Narang and is slated for a grand Christmas release on 25th December, 2025. More from Entertainment Netflix to return with The Royals Season 2 despite mixed reviews; most loved shows Black Warrant & Maamla Legal Hai also make a comeback
