US music industry takes legal action against AI companies
The music industry in the United States has joined the efforts to hold AI companies accountable for copyright infringement
Wed Jun 26 2024
Rapper Killer Mike taken away from Grammy Awards in handcuffs
Earlier in the day, Killer Mike won three of the music industry's biggest prizes for rap music at the 66th Grammy Awards.
Mon Feb 05 2024
Global talent, Korean-trained: K-pop's new recipe for world domination
South Korea's music industry is now a hotbed of global talent, a smart strategy as it aims for world domination, experts say.
Sat Jul 16 2022
'Gangnam Style' impact endures a decade after it broke the internet
"Gangnam Style" showed the music industry what could be achieved through internet platforms and social media.
Thu Jul 14 2022
Virtual avatars are taking the mic in the music industry
The jaded monkeys of the Bored Ape Yacht Club certainly aren't lacking in ambition.
Thu Nov 18 2021
Govt mulls setting up special body to protect welfare of singers - Zahidi
The government is mulling to set up a new body to oversee the local music industry as well as to protect the welfare of Malaysian singers.
Thu Oct 07 2021
Malaysian Music Industry Corporation to boost industry development - Saifuddin
The government has on July 14 agreed to the Communications and Multimedia Ministry's proposal to establish a Malaysian Music Industry Corporation (PIMM).
Mon Jul 19 2021
How Roblox is setting the stage for more and more concerts
Fifteen years after taking the video game world by storm with its popular platform, Roblox is now conquering the music industry.
Sat Jul 10 2021
Despite the rise of streaming services, music piracy persists
Music industry professionals were hoping that streaming would put an end to piracy.
Fri Apr 30 2021
National music corporation to be established - Saifuddin
A National Music Corporation will be established to further strengthen the country's music industry.
Tue Apr 06 2021
Factbox: Key nominations for the 2021 Grammy Awards
The Grammy Awards, the highest honors in the music industry, will be handed out at a ceremony on Sunday.
Fri Mar 12 2021
Jay-Z, The Go-Gos among Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees
Inductees will be selected based on ballots sent by the Cleveland-based Rock & Roll Hall of Fame to more than 1,000 artists, historians and members of the music industry.
Thu Feb 11 2021
Is music streaming's rise coming at the expense of radio?
Advocates of radio are adamant: radio stations are not doomed to extinction, and may even be the future of the music industry.
Sat Jan 16 2021
48 individuals, companies receive RM5.5 million from Music Digital Content Fund
The Music DKD is aimed at providing support and opening more job opportunities as well as boosting the music industry amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fri Dec 25 2020
Issue of local musician royalty arrears resolved - Rosol
About 1,000 local music industry practitioners can heave a sigh of relief when the issue of royalty is finally settled with a payment of RM500 per person in January next year.
Thu Dec 10 2020
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