BTS makes Billboard's 'Greatest Pop Stars of 21st Century'
BTS has secured the 19th spot on the US Billboard's list of the Greatest Pop Stars of the 21st Century.
Wed Sep 11 2024
Blackpink K-pop star Lisa to join cast of 'White Lotus' - Variety
According to Variety, Lisa will be credited on the show under her full name, Lalisa Manobal, marking the K-pop superstar's acting debut.
Tue Feb 13 2024
Chinese court rejects Canadian pop star Kris Wu's appeal
Kris Wu was sentenced to 13 years in prison for crimes including rape.
Mon Nov 27 2023
Taylor Swift's NFL era: Pop star again watches Chiefs, Kelce amid romance rumors
With several celebrity friends joining her, Taylor Swift saw the defending champion Chiefs eke out a 23-20 victory.
Tue Oct 03 2023
K-pop star Suga begins process to serve military duty
Suga is the third band member from the boy band supergroup BTS to go off to perform the military duty.
Tue Aug 08 2023
Trudeau to Taylor Swift: Don't make it a cruel summer and come to Canada
Justin Trudeau took to Twitter to try to convince American pop star Taylor Swift to add some stops on her "Eras Tour" in Canada.
Fri Jul 07 2023
Britney Spears says she was slapped by Victor Wembanyama's security
The 41-year-old pop star said a San Antonio Spurs' security person backhanded her in the face.
Fri Jul 07 2023
In South Korea, K-pop fans crave luxury goods to dress like their idols
From Givenchy to Saint Laurent, luxury labels are snapping up the services of these South Korean pop stars to boost their sales, and reach out to a younger audience devoted to these idols.
Sat Feb 11 2023
Japanese billionaire Maezawa picks K-pop star TOP, DJ Steve Aoki to join SpaceX moon trip
Maezawa used Twitter to recruit eight crew members from around the world to join him on the moon trip, saying 1 million people had applied.
Fri Dec 09 2022
Halloween events, K-pop shows cancelled amid mourning for victims of Itaewon stampede
Most Halloween festivals, events and parades, as well as shows by K-pop stars have been cancelled as the country mourns the deaths of at least 153 people in an overnight stampede.
Sun Oct 30 2022
K-pop star BTS member Jin to release first solo single next week ahead of military duty
The song, titled 'The Astronaut', will be released on Oct. 28 with pre-orders to begin later on Wednesday.
Fri Oct 21 2022
RM: From K-pop star to patron of the arts
The South Korean rapper reportedly acquired it from the Belgian gallery owner Xavier Hufkens for $1.2 million.
Sat Sep 17 2022
K-pop's BTS may still be able to perform while doing military service - Minister
South Korea debates shortening mandatory military service for K-pop stars to three weeks from about two years.
Mon Aug 01 2022
Finding fame... and family? AleXa's Korean-American K-pop dream
K-pop star AleXa's search for fame in South Korea is also to help her mother find her birth family.
Sun Jul 24 2022
K-Pop star J-Hope to make music history at Chicago's Lollapalooza festival
J-Hope is slated to close the four-day Lollapalooza festival with a main-stage performance on July 31.
Thu Jul 21 2022
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