Trump says 'I hate Taylor Swift!' in Truth Social post
he former president has ratcheted up his rhetoric against one of the most successful recording artists in history.
Mon Sep 16 2024
Taylor Swift named IFPI 2023 global recording artist of the year
The "Anti-Hero" singer scooped the award for the second year running, and has previously won it 2014 and 2019.
Thu Feb 22 2024
Taylor Swift leads the way as a top global hitmaker
Swift has been named as the 2022 Global Recording Artist Of The Year by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry.
Fri Feb 24 2023
K-pop kings BTS get global music crown for second year running
K-pop superstars BTS were named the 2021 IFPI Global Recording Artist of the Year.
Fri Feb 25 2022
George Harrison, Bruce Springsteen... When recording artists sell their childhood home
Childhood homes of many famous musicians have been appearing on the real estate market.
Tue Nov 09 2021
South Korea's BTS scoops top two positions in 2020 album chart
The band's "Map of the Soul:7" came in at number one in the IFPI 2020 Global Album Sales Chart, followed by its release "BE" at number two.
Fri Mar 12 2021
K-pop stars BTS named IFPI Global Recording Artist of the Year
IFPI said the award takes account of an act's worldwide performance in digital and physical music formats during the year.
Fri Mar 05 2021
RPM members to receive royalty payments beginning Friday
A music royalty collection licensing body and the MDI as liquidators to the governance of PRISM had agreed to implement royalty distribution in advance payments through UPA.
Wed Jan 27 2021
Lady Gaga opens Super Bowl halftime show
Recording artist Lady Gaga performs at halftime during Super Bowl LI between the Atlanta Falcons and the New England Patriots.
Mon Feb 06 2017
Boy-band One Direction is world's best-sellers of 2013
British pop phenomenon One Direction named as the world's most popular recording artists of 2013 by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI).
Thu Jan 30 2014
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