Celine Dion says use of her Titanic song at Trump rally was unauthorized
Celine Dion said her song "My Heart Will Go On" was used without permission at a Donald Trump rally in Montana.
Mon Aug 12 2024
Taylor Swift lends personal items to UK's V&A for museum 'journey'
Titled "Taylor Swift | Songbook Trail" the exhibition is made up of 13 installations dotted across the museum's many galleries.
Fri Jul 26 2024
Sheila Majid to perform with Diskoria in disco-themed concert in June
Datuk Sheila Majid is expected to perform Diskoria's hit songs and her own, blending disco, funk and retro pop music for the first time.
Wed May 29 2024
Know thyself − all too well: Why Taylor Swift’s songs are philosophy
Several Taylor Swift songs address the value of self-understanding, even when its difficult.
Sat May 18 2024
Two Malaysians injured in bomb blast in Narathiwat
The Consul General of Malaysia in Songkhla said both the women from Tumpat, Kelantan suffered minor injuries following the bomb blast.
Tue May 07 2024
[LETTER TO EDITOR] Alamak! What happened to Raya songs?
Amidst the festive cheer of Aidilfitri, troubling trends mar the realm of Raya songs and entertainment.
Wed Apr 24 2024
North Korea releases song praising leader Kim as 'friendly father'
The music video features North Koreans of different backgrounds ranging from children to troops and medical staff.
Fri Apr 19 2024
Malaysia observes six celebrations this week, a reflection of the country's diversity - Aaron Dagang
This week alone we have Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Ugadi, Tamil New Year, Vaisakhi, Vishu Day and Songkran, said Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang.
Mon Apr 15 2024
Elon Musk's X escapes most of lawsuit over copyrighted songs
The 17 music publishers had sued X of infringing copyrights on nearly 1,700 songs by letting people post music online without permission.
Wed Mar 06 2024
Arab musicians' songs about Gaza put spotlight on Palestinian issues
The music mixes defiance, helplessness and anger over the war being waged by Israel on Hamas.
Sun Mar 03 2024
TikTok refuses to recognise the fair value of your songs, Universal tells songwriters
Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) has claimed TikTok is refusing to respond to concerns over artificial intelligence (AI) in an ongoing dispute, indicating "they simply do not value your music",
Fri Mar 01 2024
Should Taylor Swift be taught alongside Shakespeare? A professor of literature says yes
Taylor Swifts songs and Shakespeares Sonnets are meditations on deeply personal aspects of their narrators experiences.
Sat Feb 24 2024
'Flower Moon' film song is an ode to endangered Osage language
Songwriter Scott George is looking forward to the performance of Osage Nation song "Wahzhazhe (A Song for My People)" at the 96th Oscars.
Fri Feb 23 2024
Boygenius wins early Grammys as Taylor Swift chases album record
The trio claimed Grammys for rock performance, rock song and alternative music album for "The Record."
Mon Feb 05 2024
World Economic Forum panel stresses need to regulate AI
American singer, songwriter and producer Will.i.am warned that AI is rapidly reshaping the job market, predicting significant job losses.
Thu Jan 18 2024
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