Taylor Swift mania hits Philippine classrooms
The University of the Philippines rolled out a celebrity studies course examining the singer and her impact on global pop culture.
Sat Mar 02 2024
Women's pop culture power takes center stage at Sunday's Grammys
SZA, the female singer of revenge fantasy "Kill Bill," will head into the ceremony as the most-nominated artist with nine nominations.
Fri Feb 02 2024
YEARENDER - Ready for it? Taylor Swift ruled pop culture in 2023. She will dominate again in 2024
For 2024, the Swift Effect will spread around the world as her tour hits Asia, Australia, Europe and Canada.
Sun Dec 31 2023
Thousands throng Anime Festival in Singapore after long COVID hiatus
The three-day convention celebrates all things Japanese pop culture.
Mon Nov 28 2022
'Thrones' and 'Rings' fans ready for battle as Comic-Con returns
Tens of thousands of cosplaying geeks and nerds will be at the world's most famous pop culture gathering.
Wed Jul 20 2022
'End of an era' as New York removes last of its iconic payphone booths
Over the decades, the phone booths have featured widely in pop culture, from comic books to Hollywood blockbusters and TV shows.
Wed May 25 2022
K-pop and J-pop are boosting the number of students studying Korean and Japanese
Asian culture has become a genuine pop culture phenomenon, and now it's having an impact on university courses.
Thu Dec 30 2021
Gen Z and Millennials care more about memes that movie releases
Some 55 pct of Generation Z respondents say their generation cares about viral videos and memes on social networks.
Wed Dec 22 2021
'Forrest Gump' author Winston Groom dead at 77
Winston Groom's novel, -Forrest Gump- was made into a six-Oscar winning 1994 movie that became a soaring pop cultural phenomenon.
Fri Sep 18 2020
'Keeping Up With the Kardashians' will end in 2021
After more than a decade, -Keeping Up With the Kardashians- will be ending its run next year.
Wed Sep 09 2020
Adam West, TV's campy Batman in 1960s series, dies at age 88
Adam West, who earned a place in American pop culture history with his campy portrayal of the title character in the classic 1960s TV series "Batman," has died at age 88.
Sun Jun 11 2017
China rejects Korean pop culture, welcomes Japanese animation amid row over THAAD
China has become hostile toward South Korea's entertainment content but is welcoming to cultural products from Japan despite its strained political ties with both countries.
Mon Dec 05 2016
Tennis: Serena says new outfit is top of the pops
Serena Williams Friday said she was trying to bring pop culture to the tennis courts with the self-designed canary yellow crop top outfit she is wearing at the Australian Open.
Fri Jan 22 2016
Star Wars quest to pull Malaysian art form out of shadows
Three Malaysians hope to breathe new life into the art of shadow puppetry by updating it with Star Wars and other pop-culture themes.
Sat Nov 07 2015
Khazanah reports RM5.1 billion operating profit for 2024
Khazanah records RM103.6 billion NAV in 2024, driven by strong domestic investments and strategic growth.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Washington, DC officials identify 66 of 67 victims of midair collision
Work continues by the US Army Corps of Engineers to remove the airplane wreckage from the Potomac River.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Government to further strengthen ASEAN's readiness in finalising DEFA
Malaysia is focusing on two main approaches to facilitate the DEFA negotiation, says Liew Chin Tong.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Trade war will not hinder Malaysia’s GDP growth for 2025 - Rafizi
The finance ministry has projected Malaysia's GDP to grow between 4.5 and 5.5 per cent in 2025.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Trump administration considers adding Shein, Temu to 'forced labor' list, Semafor reports
The move comes after China imposes targeted tariffs on US imports and warnings of possible sanctions against firms like Google.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Thailand to cut power to Myanmar border areas linked to scam centres
Evidence shows transnational crime syndicates in Myanmar's Tachileik, Myawaddy, Payathonzu, that are possible power cut targets.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Trump reimposes 'maximum pressure' on Iran, aims to drive oil exports to zero
Trump signs the presidential memorandum reimposing Washington's tough policy on Iran that was practiced throughout his first term.
Wed Feb 05 2025
FACTBOX: Trump proposes US takeover of Gaza
Here are some remarks that US President Donald Trump made and questions that he answered during a press conference.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Singapore passes law against foreign interference in race-based organisations
Under the Racial Harmony Bill, race-based groups must disclose foreign and anonymous donations, affiliations, and leadership.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Malaysia, Uzbekistan agree to elevate ties to strategic partnership
Malaysia and Uzbekistan noted active cooperation on key issues within international bodies, especially the UN and OIC.
Wed Feb 05 2025