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K-pop hits 100 mln copies in annual album sales milestone in 2023

K-pop hits 100 mln copies in annual album sales milestone in 2023

South Korea's K-pop industry achieves unprecedented milestone in 2023 as annual domestic sales of physical albums hit the 100 million mark.
Tue Dec 19 2023
K-pop generates 8 of world's 10 most-sold albums in 2022

K-pop generates 8 of world's 10 most-sold albums in 2022

BTS ranked No. 2 with "Proof" and charted in the top five for the third consecutive year.
Tue Mar 28 2023
South Korea's exports of K-pop albums hit record high of US$233 mln in 2022

South Korea's exports of K-pop albums hit record high of US$233 mln in 2022

South Korea's exports of K-pop albums hit a fresh high last year as limitations caused by the COVID-19 pandemic continued to push up demand for physical albums.
Mon Jan 16 2023
K-pop albums' annual physical sales set to hit record 80 million in 2022: Chart

K-pop albums' annual physical sales set to hit record 80 million in 2022: Chart

South Korea's K-pop physical album sales are on the brink of reaching the 80 million milestone for 2022, thanks to the boy band BTS and popular girl groups.
Sat Dec 24 2022
Beyonce tops US songs chart for first time in over a decade

Beyonce tops US songs chart for first time in over a decade

Beyonce's seventh solo studio album also opened at number one on Billboard's top albums chart, the entertainment outlet said.
Wed Aug 10 2022
Music piracy isn't on its way out just yet

Music piracy isn't on its way out just yet

While there has been a drop in illegal downloads of songs and albums in recent years, it's possible that this trend is reversing. So what's going on?
Mon Feb 07 2022
'Bat Out of Hell' singer Meat Loaf dies aged 74

'Bat Out of Hell' singer Meat Loaf dies aged 74

Meatloaf otherwise known as Michael Lee Aday had a career spanning six decades and sold more than 100 million albums worldwide.
Fri Jan 21 2022
Catalog of late rocker David Bowie sold to Warner Music

Catalog of late rocker David Bowie sold to Warner Music

The deal between Bowie's estate and Warner Music includes songs from the 26 studio albums released during his lifetime.
Tue Jan 04 2022
Adele tops UK music charts record-breaking comeback album 30

Adele tops UK music charts record-breaking comeback album "30"

It becomes Adele's fourth UK Number 1 album; she has now reached Number 1 on the Official Albums Chart with all of her studio albums.
Sat Nov 27 2021
Rap superstar Snoop Dogg takes executive role at Def Jam

Rap superstar Snoop Dogg takes executive role at Def Jam

As an award-winning artist, Snoop Dogg has released 19 studio albums and sold over 30 million albums worldwide.
Tue Jun 08 2021
Hipgnosis buys catalogue of Taylor Swift songwriter Joel Little

Hipgnosis buys catalogue of Taylor Swift songwriter Joel Little

COVID-19 prompts musicians to monetise their older work by selling tracks and albums as the global health crisis shuts down live concerts.
Fri Jun 04 2021
'It means everything': Mary J. Blige inducted into NYC's Apollo Walk of Fame

'It means everything': Mary J. Blige inducted into NYC's Apollo Walk of Fame

Blige has nine Grammy Awards, eight multi-platinum albums, two Academy Award nominations and now, a plaque on Apollo Theater's Walk of Fame.
Sat May 29 2021
How musicians are making their own radio shows and stations to promote new albums

How musicians are making their own radio shows and stations to promote new albums

While radio has always been part of the promotional circuit for artists, music streaming sites have somewhat changed the game.
Fri Jan 29 2021
The Weeknd criticizes Grammys over nominations snub

The Weeknd criticizes Grammys over nominations snub

The three-time Grammy winner criticized the Recording Academy after he was severely snubbed despite having one of the years biggest albums with 'After Hours'.
Wed Nov 25 2020
'That's crazy': Kylie tops chart in five decades as 'Disco' hits No.1

'That's crazy': Kylie tops chart in five decades as 'Disco' hits No.1

Kylie becomes the first female artist to have number one albums in Britain across five decades as "Disco" topped the charts.
Wed Nov 18 2020
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024