James Stunt Faces Winding-Up Petition Over £170,000 Debt
7.4.25
James Stunt, who owns at least 75% of Stunt Acquisitions Ltd, is facing a winding-up petition due to unpaid business rates of over £170,000 for occupying offices in Leconfield House, Mayfair. The company's directors are disputing the accuracy of the petition, with one director claiming it contains factual errors. This comes after Stunt was previously accused of creating a bogus email purporting to be from art expert Nicolas Descharnes to authenticate a fake Salvador Dali painting. Stunt's business is now on the verge of liquidation due to unpaid debts.
The South Korean webtoon series received an excellence award at the inaugural World Comics Contest hosted by Lezhin Comics in 2014. However, it faced intense backlash after news of its planned drama adaptation, with the Korea Federation of Teachers' Associations condemning the source material and its adaptation as "a clear glamorisation of grooming". The group urged a halt to production due to concerns over its potential impact on society and children. In response, production company Meta New Line abandoned the adaptation plans, apologising to the original author for the controversy.
Malaysian Artist Sues AirAsia Over IP Infringement
7.4.25
A Malaysian artist is taking AirAsia to court over IP infringement after trying to settle the issue directly. The artist has learned about IP laws and needs to raise RM250,000 to proceed with the case. He believes Malaysia's laws protect creatives' rights and wants to educate more artists about these laws through an exhibition that also aims to spark a conversation on artists' rights.
Meg Mathews, Noel Gallagher's ex-wife, has confirmed she will attend Oasis' reunion tour and posted more loved-up snaps with her ex-husband before their first show at Cardiff's Principality Stadium. The band, formed in Manchester in 1991, is set to perform a UK and Ireland tour, followed by dates in Japan, South Korea, South America, Australia, and North America. The reunion tour comes after a 16-year hiatus, with brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher appearing on stage together for the first time since their infamous feud.
Oasis Brothers Reunite for Live Tour
Oasis fans were left frustrated by exorbitant prices at their first reunion show in Cardiff, where thousands of fans paid hundreds of pounds for tickets to see Liam and Noel Gallagher perform live after a 16-year hiatus. The band is set to make history at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff as they reunite on stage for the first time in 16 years, with over 75,000 fans expected to witness this momentous occasion. The tour will see Oasis perform in various UK and Irish locations, including Manchester's Heaton Park, London's Wembley Stadium, and Edinburgh's Murrayfield, before concluding in Dublin's Croke Park. Fans have been eagerly awaiting the show, with some even dressing up as a tribute to the band's iconic style, while others expressed frustration at the high prices, calling it
BBC Radio 2 host Vernon Kay will attend the first show of Liam and Noel Gallagher's reunion tour, with fans splashing out thousands on merchandise and tickets. However, some music lovers have been scammed by fake sellers on Viagogo, with over £2m lost to scams since the tour went on sale last year. Lloyds Banking Group reported that Oasis fans make up more than half of all reported concert ticket scams this year, losing an average of £436 each.
Ukrainian artist Opalyn Mok Zacharevic's "Children on Bicycle" mural has been used by AirAsia without permission, leading to a dispute between the artist and the airline. To raise funds for potential legal action, Zacharevic is selling merchandise featuring his artwork, including tote bags, stickers, and prints, with prices ranging from RM50 to RM5,000. The exhibition, open to the public from July 5 to August 31 at Cultprint in George Town, Penang, aims to raise awareness about artists' rights and includes a series of events and talks on intellectual property law.
Prada Sued Over Copyrighted Indian Footwear Design
7.4.25
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Bombay High Court against Prada Group and Prada India Fashion Private Limited, alleging copyright infringement over their use of traditional Indian 'Kolhapuri Chappal' designs without permission or fair compensation. The Kolhapuri Chappal holds cultural significance and is named after the district of Kolhapur in Western Maharashtra. Prada plans to collaborate with local manufacturers if they commercialize the sandals, while luxury brands like YSL have already included them in their collections. The PIL seeks a public apology and compensation for Indian artisans whose traditional designs were allegedly copied by the fashion brand.
Rabak-Lit Revives Fung Keong Legacy with Nasir Jani
7.4.25
Malaysian indie publishing house Rabak-Lit, led by Izzat, revived the legacy of shoes brand Fung Keong through collaborations with notable figures such as author and film director Nasir Jani and actor M. Nasir. The first collaboration, FK Action Nasir Jani, was created in 2023, followed by other designs like FK Sneakers Kembara Seniman Jalanan M. Nasir and FK Sneakers Keluang Man. Rabak-Lit's goal is to build trust with customers who remember the original Fung Keong shoes from 40 years ago, with icons like Nasir Jani and late Pyan Habib verifying the authenticity of the revived brand.