Know about K-pop, Elissa's breast cancer music video, Spanish festival platform collapse

Several Korean-Americans were among the performers at the seventh annual KCON, an event for all things tied to "Hallyu," or the "Korean Wave" of popular culture.

With K-pop back in U.S. spotlight, Korean-American stars take hope

Tens of thousands of fans eagerly rode the wave of Korean pop or K-pop this weekend at a convention in Los Angeles, the world's entertainment capital, at a time when a boy band's success in America is giving new hope to many stars in the music genre.

Several Korean-Americans were among the performers at the seventh annual KCON, an event for all things tied to "Hallyu," or the "Korean Wave" of popular culture.

Lebanese pop sensation reveals breast cancer battle in the music video

Lebanese pop singer Elissa surprised fans this week by revealing in a new music video that she had overcome breast cancer, raising awareness of disease campaigners to say can be a taboo topic of discussion in Lebanon.

World Music Awards congratulates #Elissa, the Queen of Sensation, on defeating her breast cancer and being an example of strength and courage for all women around the world! Lots of love and continued success!👏👩‍🎤👑🎗❤https://t.co/DGO5tTk1LB pic.twitter.com/7m5kGGd5MM

— World Music Awards (@WORLDMUSICAWARD) August 10, 2018

"Early detection of breast cancer can save your life. Don't ignore it, face it," 46-year-old Elissa wrote at the end of her video 'To all who love me', released on Tuesday.

Life on the edge: Scottish rapper probes UK wealth gap at Fringe

Scottish writer Darren McGarvey's one-man show at the Edinburgh Fringe, informed by his own violent and addictive past, is a powerful insight into Britain's wealth gap via rap and acid comedy. His upbringing in Glasgow's poorest high-rise estates, combined with his fluid patter and fresh ideas on how to tackle inequality drive his show, "Poverty Safari Live."

Like 'The Wife,' Glenn Close says she's a late bloomer

Glenn Close may be known for playing strong, often ruthless women, but like her long subdued character in "The Wife," she says she's only just starting to feel comfortable in her own skin. Close plays Joan, the self-effacing spouse of a successful novelist in "The Wife," which opens in the United States on Friday as women in Hollywood and beyond are demanding a louder voice.

I am deeply proud of this film! Making it was a challenging and thrilling process. Sending love to all in the cast and crew, especially our director, Björn Runge. #TheWife https://t.co/nsZeqniyZt

— Glenn Close (@TheGlennClose) April 10, 2018

'The Meg' bites off strong $44.5 million debut

"The Meg" devoured the competition at the domestic box office. Warner Bros.' big-budget shark thriller opened well above expectations, biting off $44.5 million when it opened in 4,118 North American locations. That was easily enough to nab the No. 1 slot over "Mission: Impossible - Fallout," which picked up $20 million in its third outing for a domestic tally of $162 million.

Hundreds injured as Spanish festival platform collapses into the sea

Hundreds of people were hurt, five seriously, when a wooden platform collapsed at a seaside music festival in northwestern Spain on Sunday night, state television RTVE reported. There were no reports of any fatalities from the incident which broadcaster Radio Galega said left 266 people injured at the O Marasquino festival in Vigo, a town in the Galicia region.

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