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Vietnam's sports authorities reviewed preparations for the fifth Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya on September 11. The proposed team includes 21 athletes in athletics, swimming, powerlifting, badminton and table tennis.
Andy and Barbara Muschietti paid tribute to Tim Curry in an interview with Variety, reflecting on the original screen Pennywise's lasting influence. The It: Welcome to Derry creators emphasized his work beyond horror, including The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Annie.
Jack's Tam thai tu album is drawing listeners while prompting debate about his musical direction. Tuoi Tre reported on September 11 that several tracks had accumulated millions of views.
Russell Crowe became emotional at the Venice premiere of What Love Builds, his documentary about his musical career. Variety reported an enthusiastic audience and an ovation lasting about two minutes.
Vietnam's women's team arrived in Japan on September 11 after training in Suzhou, China, for the final stage of its Asian Games preparations. The squad landed in Nagoya before traveling to its base in Shizuoka.
Zhang Zilin favors monochrome outfits and clean silhouettes in recent everyday and event photographs. The Miss World 2007 winner's wardrobe includes blazers, shirts, tailored trousers and versatile skirts.
Hong Kong performer Lee Lung-kei says he is not seeking a new relationship after separating from his former partner. In an HK01 interview cited by Thanh Nien, he described valuing independence and becoming more cautious about romance.
Vietnam's under-17 women's team traveled to Gotemba in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture for a camp ahead of the 2027 Asian qualifiers. The squad departed on September 10 under coach Masahiko Okiyama.
Hong Van and Hong Dao reflected on more than four decades of friendship while working together on Khuong Ngoc's Len huong. The film casts them as mothers brought into conflict by the past.
