$1mn Picasso yours for just $135
Still stumped for a Christmas present? Then what about an exquisite $1 million Picasso for the living room, yours for just $135 at an online charity raffle.
Kazakhstan singer impresses K-Pop show jury in South Korea
A young singer from Kazakhstan has impressed the K-Pop show jury in South Korea.
Fifty Shades of Grey movie begins filming
The movie adaptation of Fifty Shades of Grey, the bestselling erotic novel by E.L. James, has started filming in westernmost Canada.
Haruki Murakami novel Japan's 2013 best-seller
The new novel by literary superstar Haruki Murakami was Japan's biggest-selling book of 2013, the nation's largest distributer said.
Bob Dylan charged in France over Croat comments: source
Bob Dylan has been charged with insulting behaviour and incitement to hatred in France after a Croat group filed a complaint about an interview he gave to Rolling Stone magazine.
Evening of Choral Music in Astana Opera
On December 4, Astana Opera theater will have an evening of choral music.
Japan director turns to crowdfunding for anti-nuclear film
Japanese film director Takafumi Ota had a problem. He needed studio financing for a film that was harshly critical of the nuclear industry in the aftermath of Fukushima, but no one was interested in funding his project the traditional way.
Jessica Lauren to sing in Almaty tomorrow
The music festival Jazzystan in Almaty will be supported by virtuoso pianist Oleg Pereverzev of Kazakhstan and British singer Jessica Lauren.
Disney gives folk tale cool makeover in 'Frozen'
Disney has given a chilly makeover to a traditional fairy tale in its latest animated release "Frozen," which could be in the running for an Oscar.