Elton John and Britney Spears to collaborate on new song
The pair who between them have 90 years' experience in the music business will collaborate on "Hold Me Closer", Interscope Records said.
Wed Aug 10 2022
Mariah Carey, Eurythmics, Pharrell enter Songwriters Hall of Fame
This year's gala comes at a time that the songwriting and publishing side of the music business that's oft-overlooked is experiencing roaring success.
Sat Jun 18 2022
Reinventing the Grammys: 'It's not pandemicky,' promises host
Postponed from January because of COVID-19, the highest awards in the music business have had to rethink every aspect of a ceremony.
Fri Mar 12 2021
As music streaming booms, TuneCore eyes global growth
TuneCore, launched in 2005 in New York, is seeing fast international growth as streaming -- which allows unlimited, on-demand listening -- becomes mainstream.
Mon Oct 31 2016
Sony buys Michael Jackson's stake in music venture for US$750 million
Sony Corp is paying $750 million to the estate of Michael Jackson for the late pop star's stake in their joint music business to take control of a catalog that includes artists Sting and Alicia Keys.
Tue Mar 15 2016
Japan boy band SMAP mulling breakup: reports
Japanese pop fans were rocked by news that evergreen boy band SMAP is mulling a breakup, ending the group's 30-year reign at the top of the music business that has won them legions of fans in Asia.
Wed Jan 13 2016
Apple prepares to launch streaming service, the latest music business shake-up
The music industry is looking once more to Apple, which launches its new $10-a-month streaming service Tuesday.
Tue Jun 30 2015
Rolling Stones in feisty Glastonbury debut ,after 50 years
Tens of thousands of revellers watched the Rolling Stones make an energetic Glastonbury festival debut Saturday after half a century in the music business.
Sun Jun 30 2013
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024