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Patricia Summersett developed Princess Zelda's voice without knowing which character she was auditioning for. In a Variety interview marking the franchise's 40th anniversary, the actress explained that secrecy around the project left her working from the script's character description.
Avengers: Doomsday has generated $50 million in advance ticket sales in North America, according to Disney figures reported by Tuoi Tre. Chief financial officer Hugh Johnston announced the total on September 9, ahead of the film's planned December 18 release.
IU scheduled the digital single Unknown Planet for September 10, one year after her previous music release. Yonhap, citing Edam Entertainment, reported that the project includes two lead tracks written by the singer herself.
Hanoi plans to hold its second World Culture Festival from October 1 to 4, 2026 at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel, Hoan Kiem pedestrian area and Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism. Bao Van Hoa reports that the city has issued a coordination plan.
Ho Ngoc Ha has continued to attend international fashion events, most recently a jewelry exhibition in Shanghai on September 7 alongside Liu Yifei. VnExpress has reviewed the Vietnamese singer's wardrobe choices across appearances with international celebrities.
Vietnamese creative products need stronger routes to market if they are to generate lasting value, according to an analysis in Bao Van Hoa. Discussing the draft Law on Cultural Industry Development, the article highlights distribution, intellectual property licensing and exports as essential to extending commercial success beyond initial public attention.
LAVIEM by Quang Hung MasterD's team led Vietnam's YouTube Music Videos Daily chart on September 9, according to Tuoi Tre. The Tinh Ha Say Hi performance added another shift in competition with recent releases by Jack and Phuong My Chi.
Attack on Titan has announced further film, game and manga activities around its September 9 anniversary, according to Tuoi Tre. The projects extend fan engagement after the anime series' conclusion.
Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella visited Les Baux-de-Provence in France with their parents on September 5. VnExpress reviewed images of Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene's children during a trip linked to Monaco's royal history.
