
Japan approves Osaka as site of country's first casino
Casinos were previously illegal in Japan along with other private gambling, but a 2018 integrated resort (IR) law.
Fri Apr 14 2023

Batiste wins album honor, Zelenskiy makes appeal at Grammys
Batiste landed the night's biggest prize for "We Are," an album inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement.
Mon Apr 04 2022

Postponed Grammys move to Las Vegas, set for April 3
Hosted by Trevor Noah, the show will now take place on April 3 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Wed Jan 19 2022

New James Bond movie release to go ahead in September
The new James Bond movie "No Time To Die" on Friday set a world premiere date for late September.
Sat Aug 21 2021

James Bond movies to stay in theatres despite Amazon deal, producers say
The James Bond franchise is widely considered the jewel in the crown for fabled movie studio MGM.
Thu May 27 2021

Amazon brings James Bond, Rocky to fight Netflix with $8.5 bil MGM buy
Amazon.com Inc will buy MGM, the fabled U.S. movie studio home to the James Bond franchise, for $8.45 billion.
Wed May 26 2021

James Bond movie 'No Time to Die' delayed again amid pandemic
The movie's new debut date is Oct. 8, according to an announcement on the James Bond website and Twitter feed.
Sat Jan 23 2021

Pandemic mgmt committee to assess feasibility of holding GE during COVID-19
The Pandemic Management Strategic Committee will look into the feasibility of holding the general election (GE) in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fri Jan 08 2021

New James Bond movie delayed, crushing hopes for 2020 cinema rebound
The Bond film was delayed "in order to be seen by a worldwide theatrical audience."
Sat Oct 03 2020

First look at chef Masaharu Morimoto's first Las Vegas restaurant
The 'Iron Chef America' has touched down in Las Vegas, making his official debut at the MGM Grand.
Sat Oct 29 2016

2015 Billboard Music Awards
2015 Billboard Music Awards
Mon May 18 2015

Star style at the Billboard Music Awards 2015
Star style at the Billboard Music Awards 2015
Mon May 18 2015

Consummate pro Mayweather no people's champion
Floyd Mayweather said that he had lost his passion towards the sport and insisted that breaking Rocky Marciano's 49-0 record is not a goal.
Mon May 04 2015

Money trumps Pacman
Floyd 'Money' Mayweather is the undisputed WBA, WBC and WBO welterweight champion after defeating Filipino boxer Manny Pacman Pacquiao at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on Saturday (Sunday Malaysia).
Sun May 03 2015

Mayweather in control against Pacquiao
Floyd Mayweather appeared to in control of the superfight with Manny Pacquiao after eight rounds of their world welterweight title bout at the MGM Grand here Saturday.
Sun May 03 2015

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action
A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025