Arts & Culture

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Ahn Sung-ki, one of South Korean cinema’s biggest stars whose prolific 60-year career and positive, gentle public image earned him the nickname “The Nation’s Actor,” died Monday. He was 74.

NEW YORK (AP) — When it came time to decide the cover image for Wet Leg’s sophomore album, the British indie rock band packed items that might provide inspiration — velvet worms sewn by guitarist Hester Chambers, an oversized head of hair from a music video shoot, lizard-like gloves — and headed to…

Poetry by Joey Connolly                The 2025 Puerile Paroxysm Press Awards  The University of Naftan Rock School of Hard Knocks presentsa sonnet (14) list of degrees, awards and honors to POTUS 47, Donald J. Trump, who deserves all of them. “Never Enough.” the A.C.E. award: A.ngry C.onman E.xtra…

MARIANAS Variety editor Zaldy Dandan’s fourth book, “If He Isn’t Insane Then He Should Be: Stories & Poems from Saipan,” is available at the Joeten Shopping Center in Susupe.

NEW YORK (AP) — Hollywood kicked off 2026 with “Avatar: Fire and Ash” atop the box office for the third straight week and with hopes for a blockbuster-filled year after a disappointing 2025.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Betty Boop and “Blondie” are joining Mickey Mouse and Winnie the Pooh in the public domain.

Poetry by Joey Connolly                The 2025 Puerile Paroxysm Press Awards The University of Naftan Rock School of Hard Knocks presentsa sonnet (14) list of degrees, awards and honors to POTUS 47, Donald J. Trump, who deserves all of them. “Never Enough.”  the A.C.E. award: A.ngry C.onman E.xtra…

MARIANAS Variety editor Zaldy Dandan’s fourth book, “If He Isn’t Insane Then He Should Be: Stories & Poems from Saipan,” is available at the Joeten Shopping Center in Susupe.

(Special Advertising Feature) — It’s a new year, and Crowne Plaza Resort Saipan invites everyone to ring in 2026 on a bright note with new experiences made for relaxed days, good food, and the best of gatherings. From weekly dining specials to simple ways to enjoy time with family and friends, Crow…

(MANGILAO UOG) — The University of Guam Press will be celebrating the launch of “The Great Peskadot” written by Cabrini Cruz Palomo and illustrated by Veronica Cruz at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2025, at the Main Pavillion in Ypao Beach Park.