
Disney CEO says company will 'quiet the noise' in culture wars - Analyst
Disney is struggling to make its streaming business profitable, improve the quality of its films, position its flagship sports brand, ESPN.
Thu Sep 21 2023

UK government given more time to hand over Boris Johnson messages to COVID inquiry
The Cabinet Office responsible for overseeing the operation of government, has refused to hand over some of the messages and records.
Wed May 31 2023

Halle Bailey soaks up good vibes for Ariel role in 'Little Mermaid'
When Halle Bailey was cast as Ariel, it was both of celebration and struggle, as she became the target of a racist backlash on social media.
Wed May 24 2023

Bursa Malaysia stays in positive territory at mid-day
The key index opened 2.97 points better at 1,588.78 and moved between 1,588.78 and 1,600.36 throughout the session.
Wed Mar 23 2022

Sweden declare pandemic over, despite warnings from scientists
Sweden scraps almost all of its pandemic restrictions and stops most testing for COVID-19, even as pressure rises on the healthcare system.
Thu Feb 10 2022

Halle Berry says directing 'Bruised' was 'one of hardest things I've ever done'
Berry moved into the director's chair for the first time for new drama "Bruised," a film she also stars in as a washed-up MMA fighter.
Wed Nov 24 2021

Ringgit marginally higher against US dollar at close
At 6 pm, the local note stood at 4.1830/1855 against the greenback from yesterday's closing of 4.1835/1855.
Wed Sep 29 2021

Oscars red carpet: Hollywood stars ditch hoodies, PJs for glamour
Here are a few takeaways from the red carpet, the first big fashion event in Tinseltown since the COVID-19 pandemic erupted in early 2020.
Mon Apr 26 2021

Oscars show reinvented as a movie -- with masks, longer speeches
The ceremony would be shot like a movie, with presenters including Brad Pitt, Harrison Ford and Halle Berry "playing themselves".
Mon Apr 19 2021

Top Lebanese designer Elie Saab returns to gutted Beirut home
An emblematic image of the Beirut blast disaster shows the heritage building of world-renowned fashion designer Elie Saab, now in ruins.
Wed Aug 19 2020

German food company to change racist name of popular sauce
The renaming of the brand follows recent international debates in response to concerns about racial stereotyping.
Mon Aug 17 2020

Halle Berry is a mother who'll stop at nothing to rescue her abducted son in 'Kidnap'
"Kidnap" is a solid and economical piece of filmmaking. It just goes to show: A big budget isn't necessary to make a big impression.
Sun Aug 06 2017

Music-lovers mourn songwriter and poet Leonard Cohen, dead at 82
"We have lost one of music's most revered and prolific visionaries," read a statement Thursday on his website and Facebook page.
Fri Nov 11 2016

Daniel Craig lined up for Deniz Gamze Erguven's 'Kings'
Daniel Craig could be set to star in the upcoming riot movie "Kings."
Wed Jun 29 2016

Halle Berry joins the undercut tattoo tribe
Halle Berry took to Instagram over the weekend to show off her latest surprise beauty move, the undercut tattoo.
Tue Jun 14 2016

Wedding content creation the big thing now for newlyleds
A wedding content creator's success does not rely solely in tech but in capturing emotions and bringing a couples love story to life.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Will Western companies return to Russia?
Easing restrictions could let some companies return to what was once a high-growth market under Trump's administration.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Chatbots pose challenge to guarding child mental health
Developers say AI companions can combat loneliness and improve users' social experiences in a safe space.
Sat Feb 22 2025

With blitz of policies, Trump goes beyond Project 2025's goals
Trump denies ties to Project 2025 but continues reshaping policies through executive power.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Almost half of chronic kidney patients in Malaysia lost their jobs - study
The study raises concerns about the future of chronic kidney patients, especially those who rely on long-term dialysis treatment.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Beware of scam tactics using AI
The drastic development of AI technology is being taken advantage of by scammers to reap huge profits by using various latest tactics.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Fired and rehired - the dizzying confusion of Trump's government overhaul
They have adopted a blunt force approach toward the wholesale firing of workers, often focusing on workers who are easier to fire.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Arab states scramble to counter Trump's Gaza 'Riviera' plan
Arab states trying to devise an alternative plan have yet to tackle critical issues like who will foot the bill for Gaza's reconstruction.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Chinese universities launch DeepSeek courses to capitalise on AI boom
Universities across China have launched artificial intelligence courses this month based on Chinese AI startup DeepSeek.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Astronomers reveal 3D structure of an alien planet's atmosphere
Astronomers find three layers on a scorching gas planet orbiting a star larger and hotter than the sun.
Fri Feb 21 2025