Once a niche Japanese subculture, Otaku has exploded into a mainstream global phenomenon driven by the massive popularity of anime, manga, and gaming.
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The White Lotus is heading to Paris for season four, with HBO confirming the hit series will film in France.
Mandarin Oriental Lutetia has revealed it will serve as one of the show’s filming locations, adding another luxury destination to the franchise’s growing list of 'It' spots.
Rooms at the historic Paris hotel start at around $1,580 a night, while the presidential suite can cost more than $15,400 per night.
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Kylie Jenner's daughter, Stormi, is officially the same age Kylie was when Keeping Up with the Kardashians first began airing in 2007.
Speaking with Jake Shane on his Terapuss podcast, 28-year-old Jenner reflected on how quickly time has passed.
'I've entered a different stage of motherhood,' Jenner said.
'I'm in...I have an 8-year-old stage, she's 8-years-old. She's my age when we started Keeping Up with the Kardashians, almost.'
'Why does that make me feel old?' Shane added.
'I know,' Jenner replied. 'I remember when I had her, and I used to be like, 'I'm gonna be 28 with an 8-year-old.''
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A man in Oslo has gone viral after turning his apartment balcony into a community pizza pop-up - complete with sourdough slices, live music and art 🍕
What started as a quirky neighborhood idea has grown into full-on street events, with customers lining up below for pizzas served straight from the balcony.
Alongside the food, the space has hosted live jazz, DJs and even a troubadour, turning the street into a mini festival.
At one event, a neighbor even held an art exhibition from the balcony while pizzas were being sold at the same time.
The pop-up has also included free vegetable goodie bags from a local farmer - drawing some of the biggest queues yet.
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Love on the Spectrum star Pari Kim revealed earlier this week that her mother, Esme, has passed away.
Posting online, the 24-year-old Netflix star wrote about dealing with ‘grief and tragedy’ after her mom’s death.
Esme had reportedly been battling stage 4 breast cancer, which was referenced during Pari’s time on the show. She was 61 at the time of her passing.
The loss comes six years after the death of Pari’s father, Henry, who passed away in 2020 at the age of 55.
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Traffic jams are being reported in North Korea for the first time as car ownership surges in the capital, Pyongyang.
Satellite imagery and recent visitors suggest roads, parking lots and public spaces are becoming increasingly crowded with private vehicles.
The boom follows recent rule changes allowing households to own cars, though analysts say ownership remains largely limited to wealthy elites and business classes.
Officials are now expanding parking areas and EV charging infrastructure as the country’s growing car culture reshapes daily life in the capital.
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Drake shocked fans by releasing not one, but three surprise albums at midnight: ICEMAN, Habibti and Maid of Honour.
The 43-track rollout was revealed during the final moments of Drake’s livestream series, ending months of speculation around ICEMAN.
The releases mark Drake’s first major solo projects since his high-profile feud with Kendrick Lamar, with features from artists including Future and 21 Savage.
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