![China sentences Canadian pop singer Kris Wu to 13 years in jail for rape China sentences Canadian pop singer Kris Wu to 13 years in jail for rape](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/51669365410_KrisWu.jpg)
China sentences Canadian pop singer Kris Wu to 13 years in jail for rape
The court said they found him guilty of rape as well as of the crime of assembling a crowd to engage in sexual promiscuity.
Fri Nov 25 2022
![Swimming - Australian pop singer Simpson qualifies for Commonwealth Games Swimming - Australian pop singer Simpson qualifies for Commonwealth Games](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/61652930293_codysimpson.jpg)
Swimming - Australian pop singer Simpson qualifies for Commonwealth Games
Simpson's 51.96 matched governing body FINA's qualifying time for next month's world championships in Budapest.
Thu May 19 2022
![Britney Spears' lawyer seeks answers from father over conservatorship spending Britney Spears' lawyer seeks answers from father over conservatorship spending](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/41635930507_TBJamieSpears.jpg)
Britney Spears' lawyer seeks answers from father over conservatorship spending
An attorney for Britney Spears has asked to question her father under oath about how the pop singer's money was spent during his 13 years overseeing her conservatorship.
Wed Nov 03 2021
![Madame Tussauds opens museum in Dubai Madame Tussauds opens museum in Dubai](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/51634624476_DUBAI.jpg)
Madame Tussauds opens museum in Dubai
The Dubai branch displays 60 sculptures of "global stars", including football sensation Lionel Messi and pop singer Rihanna.
Tue Oct 19 2021
![Britney Spears' calls and texts were monitored, new documentary says Britney Spears' calls and texts were monitored, new documentary says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/81632546191_britneyspears.jpg)
Britney Spears' calls and texts were monitored, new documentary says
The company "mirrored" the pop singer's phone on an iPad by logging in to her iCloud account. A listening device also was placed in her bedroom.
Sat Sep 25 2021
![Britney Spears' father reportedly asks court to end her conservatorship Britney Spears' father reportedly asks court to end her conservatorship](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/81628821037_BritneySpears.jpg)
Britney Spears' father reportedly asks court to end her conservatorship
Jamie Spears has petitioned a Los Angeles court to end the pop singer's 13-year conservatorship.
Wed Sep 08 2021
![Former K-pop singer jailed for three years over prostitution, fraud scandal Former K-pop singer jailed for three years over prostitution, fraud scandal](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/71628769077_Seungri.jpg)
Former K-pop singer jailed for three years over prostitution, fraud scandal
Seungri was sentenced to three years in prison and fined nearly $1 million on Thursday after a court convicted him of crimes including procuring prostitutes.
Thu Aug 12 2021
![Spanish judge seeks tax fraud trial for pop singer Shakira Spanish judge seeks tax fraud trial for pop singer Shakira](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-01/61453354020_ShakiraUNICEF.jpg)
Spanish judge seeks tax fraud trial for pop singer Shakira
A Spanish judge has seen "sufficient evidence" for Colombian singer Shakira to face trial for tax fraud.
Fri Jul 30 2021
![Pop singer Katy Perry to host MTV Video Music Awards show Pop singer Katy Perry to host MTV Video Music Awards show](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-07/41501241843_KatyPerry.jpg)
Pop singer Katy Perry to host MTV Video Music Awards show
The hosting gig will kick off a busy 12 months for Perry, who embarks on a world tour in September and will be a judge in 2018 on the new version of television talent show "American Idol."
Fri Jul 28 2017
![British police say 19 dead, 50 injured in Manchester 'terrorist incident' British police say 19 dead, 50 injured in Manchester 'terrorist incident'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-05/61495495931_USsingerArianaG.jpg)
British police say 19 dead, 50 injured in Manchester 'terrorist incident'
A spokesman for the pop singer's record label said that she was "okay".
Mon May 22 2017
![Pop singer Timberlake will not be investigated for ballot selfie Pop singer Timberlake will not be investigated for ballot selfie](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-09/71442392769_JustinTimberlake.jpg)
Pop singer Timberlake will not be investigated for ballot selfie
The singer and actor appeared to have run afoul of Tennessee election law when he posted the photo, the latest controversy over so-called ballot selfies.
Wed Oct 26 2016
![Indonesian pop singer Eddy Silitonga dies Indonesian pop singer Eddy Silitonga dies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-08/51472117370_EDDYSILITONGA.jpg)
Indonesian pop singer Eddy Silitonga dies
Eddy Silitonga, who was also popular in Malaysia during the 70s and 80s, died early today after being admitted to the Fatmawati Hospital here for two weeks due to chronic diabetes.
Thu Aug 25 2016
![Justin Bieber hit with 'Sorry' copyright suit Justin Bieber hit with 'Sorry' copyright suit](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-12/41451358906_JustinBieber.jpg)
Justin Bieber hit with 'Sorry' copyright suit
Casey Dienel An indie pop singer has filed a copyright violation lawsuit against Justin Bieber, saying the superstar stole the distinctive vocal riff in his hit "Sorry" from her.
Sat May 28 2016
![Justin Bieber returns, triumphs at MTV Europe Music awards Justin Bieber returns, triumphs at MTV Europe Music awards](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-10/51445836425_BieberMTVEMA.jpg)
Justin Bieber returns, triumphs at MTV Europe Music awards
Canadian pop singer Justin Bieber made a triumphant return to the European stage at the MTV Europe Music Awards in Milan on Sunday, scooping five prizes at the major music event.
Mon Oct 26 2015
![Selena Gomez says suffered from lupus, underwent chemotherapy Selena Gomez says suffered from lupus, underwent chemotherapy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-10/71444352112_selenagomez.jpg)
Selena Gomez says suffered from lupus, underwent chemotherapy
Pop singer and actress Selena Gomez has revealed in an interview that she was diagnosed with the autoimmune disease lupus, but that the disease is now in remission.
Fri Oct 09 2015
![Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18 Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61739755397_tbSheikhNaimQassem.jpg)
Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18
Naim Qassem says any Israeli military presence on Lebanese soil after February 18 would be considered an occupying force.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739755125_JDAM.jpg)
Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump
Trump says he lifted a Biden-era block on the export of the bombs to Israel despite a ceasefire agreement being in place.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738709801_TrumpNetanyahu.jpg)
Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan
Netanyahu again praises US President Donald Trump's plan to resettle Palestinians from Gaza.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024 Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738804705_tbRINGGITMALAYSIA.jpg)
Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024
According to Mohd Afzanizam, the ringgit is poised for positive starts today amid signs of weaker consumer spending in the United States.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738813756_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked? Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51707394584_TBcancer.jpg)
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739535661_Congolesepeople.jpg)
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen? How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/41736248917_TBCANADAPM.jpg)
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51720518165_OhmatdytChildrenK.jpg)
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/51725854695_ArtificialIntellige.jpg)
AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says
Over the next decade, AI is expected to redefine job roles rather than eliminate them.
Sun Feb 16 2025