Bjorn Ulvaeus says ABBA success humbling as he marks two milestones
Over 70 million people have seen Mama Mia the musical in more than 450 cities around the world, staged in 16 different languages.
Mon Apr 08 2024
From rebel to retail − inside Bob Marley’s posthumous musical and merchandising empire
And so four decades after his death, Bob Marley remains the worlds top reggae artist.
Sat Feb 17 2024
Usher dazzles at Super Bowl halftime show with help from his friends
The halftime show, which is typically the most watched musical performance of the year, is produced by Jay-Z's Roc Nation label.
Mon Feb 12 2024
Emma Stone, Cillian Murphy and 'Succession' stars win Golden Globes
Emma Stone was named best actress in a motion picture comedy or musical for her lead role in gothic comedy/drama "Poor Things."
Mon Jan 08 2024
Comic book on K-pop group BTS charts their rise to stardom and military service
TidalWave Comics has added the 22-page book to its FAME series, which uses the comic medium to shine a light on musical acts.
Sat Jan 06 2024
How 'Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies' found a sound of its own
For the 10-part musical TV series based on the famous 1978 film "Grease," Justin Tranter wrote 30 original tracks.
Sat Jun 03 2023
Former company finance manager charged with money laundering involving RM28 million
A former finance manager of a musical equipment company was charged today with 22 counts of money laundering involving RM28 million.
Thu Feb 02 2023
Singer-songwriter David Crosby dead at age 81
Musically, Crosby stood out for his intricate vocal harmonies, unorthodox open tunings on guitar and incisive songwriting.
Fri Jan 20 2023
Britney Spears makes musical comeback with Elton John duet
'Hold Me Closer' ends Spears six-year musical drought and shares its DNA with John's song that revitalized his own career in the early 90s.
Fri Aug 26 2022
How Beyonce and Drake are reviving '90s house music
Here's a look back at the history of this long underestimated musical movement.
Sat Jun 25 2022
Elvis lives again with acclaimed portrayal by Austin Butler
Butler is breaking out the hip-swiveling moves and the verbal cadence of Elvis Presley in Luhrmann's musical film about the singer's life.
Thu Jun 23 2022
What is city pop, the Japanese musical genre that Harry Styles loves?
Styles turns to the discography of another master of city pop, Haruomi Hosono, for "Harry's House."
Sun May 29 2022
If you're a music fan, London or New York might be the best places to live
The English capital stands out for the number of record companies it's home and the quality of its musical education.
Thu Feb 17 2022
Science suggests that music really is a universal language
They found that musical preferences and personality traits were very closely related.
Tue Feb 15 2022
'West Side Story' wins Golden Globe best musical or comedy film
The movie musical tells the story of young love set among rival street gangs.
Mon Jan 10 2022
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
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024