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“The Queen’s Gambit.” Image: Netflix LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) — “The Queen’s Gambit,” the story of a chess prodigy that was a streaming smash for Netflix, may become a musical. Level Forward, has acquired the theatrical stage rights to Walter Tevis’ novel “The Queen’s Gambit,” which served as the basis for the miniseries. Tevis also wrote “The Hustler” and “The Man Who Fell to Earth,” both of which became films and, in the case of “The Man Who Fell to Earth,” a stage show. “The Queen’s Gambit” centers on Beth Harmon, an orphan who discovers she has a preternatural ability to move the pieces around a chess board and dominate the competition. The novel, published in 1983, follows her journey from Kentucky to Paris to Moscow, while she battles addiction and the prejudices of a male-centered world. Now, that journey will involve music, dance and singing, in addition to pawns and rooks. The Netflix miniseries recently nabbed Golden Globes for Best Television Limited Series, ... » Learn More about ‘The Queen’s Gambit’ getting turned into stage musical

Major General Ung Chanthuok, 46, deputy chief of staff of the National Police, along with two men, were arrested at his house in capital Phnom Penh's Meanchey district on Friday evening while he was having a drinking, dancing and singing party with a few dozens of his tenants. Authorities said Chanthuok had seriously defied a 14-day lockdown imposed in Phnom Penh from April 15 to 28 to curb the spread of COVID-19. The dismissal was made at the request of Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen, according to the royal decree. Chanthuok will also be prosecuted under the kingdom's anti-Covid-19 law. Cambodia has been enduring the third wave of community Covid-19 outbreak since Feb. 20. The Southeast Asian nation logged 291 new cases on Saturday, bringing the total number of infections to 5,771, with 39 fatalities, the Ministry of Health said, adding that there are currently 3,311 active cases in the country. The kingdom began an anti-Covid-19 inoculation drive on Feb 10. ... » Learn More about Cambodia sacks two-star general for organising party during lockdown

In this file photo taken on Jan. 20, 2016, Bjorn Ulvaeus, a member of Swedish disco group ABBA attends the opening of “Mamma Mia! The party,” a new restaurant in Stockholm where people can eat while watching a show based on ABBA’s songs. Image: AFP/Jonathan Nackstrand The COVID-19 pandemic’s rampage through the music world has laid bare the industry’s flaws, shining a bright light on “the plight of songwriters,” says ABBA’s Bjorn Ulvaeus. The renowned artist behind the disco pop group’s megahits like “Dancing Queen” and “Mamma Mia” co-wrote a report released Saturday entitled “Rebalancing The Song Economy,” which urges revamping pricing structures to ensure fairness for writers behind the music. Ulvaeus, 75, became president of the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC) — a Paris-headquartered rights network representing some four million creators and publishers across the arts — last year, as the spread of coronavirus began devastating ... » Learn More about ABBA’s Bjorn Ulvaeus urges reforms to pay songwriters their due

The Goethe-Institut is the cultural institute of the Federal Republic of Germany with a global reach. Promoting knowledge of the German language abroad and fostering international cultural cooperation, they convey a comprehensive image of Germany by providing information about cultural, social and political life in their nation. Goethe-Institut’s cultural and educational programs encourage intercultural dialogue and enable cultural involvement. Furthermore, they strengthen the development of structures in civil society and foster worldwide mobility. With their network of Goethe-Instituts, Goethe Centres, cultural societies, reading rooms and exam and language learning centers, they have been the first point of contact for many with Germany for almost seventy years. Their long-lasting partnerships with leading institutions and individuals in over 90 countries create enduring trust in Germany. They are partners for all who actively engage with Germany and its culture, working ... » Learn More about Goethe-Institut celebrates 60th anniversary in Manila

WOLFSBURG, Germany : Bayern Munich head coach Hansi Flick revealed Saturday he wants to quit the Bundesliga leaders even after their 3-2 win at Wolfsburg left the champions seven points clear at the top of the table and on the verge of a ninth straight league title. “I told the team that I informed the club during the week that I want out of my contract at the end of the season,” Flick told Sky amid tensions with sports director Hasan Salihamidzic “It wasn’t an easy decision for me.” Being released from his Bayern contract would clear the way for Flick to take charge of Germany after Euro 2020. He is one of the main candidates to be Germany head coach after Joachim Loew steps down following the June 11-July 11 tournament. Flick’s announcement capped a turbulent week for Bayern, who bounced back from their Champions League quarter-final exit at the hands of PSG on Tuesday. The visitors raced into a 2-0 lead with early goals by Jamal Musiala, 18, and Eric Maxim ... » Learn More about Bayern Munich goes seven points clear as Flick reveals quit shock