North Koreans may have helped create Western cartoons, report says
Researchers discover files on N. Korean internet server including animations, written instruction which appears to be for foreign studio.
Mon Apr 22 2024
Miley Cyrus wins her first Grammy
Miley Cyrus triumphed with "Flowers" from her eighth studio album, "Endless Summer Vacation."
Mon Feb 05 2024
Ecuador roiled by on-air take-over of TV studio by gunmen, other violence
The take-over of TC's studio in Guayaquil was broadcast live for about 20 minutes, as gunmen accosted staffers huddling on the floor.
Wed Jan 10 2024
Marvel fires actor Jonathan Majors after assault, harassment verdict
Marvel Studios fired US actor Jonathan Majors, who played the villainous character Kang the Conqueror, after a court found him guilty of assault and harassment against his former girlfriend.
Tue Dec 19 2023
Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused in gang-rape of teenager in New York
Sean "Diddy" Combs was accused of taking part in the gang rape of a 17-year-old girl in his Manhattan recording studio.
Thu Dec 07 2023
Dua Lipa launches new single with London fan event
The track is the first single from the British-Albanian singers third studio album, which is set for release in 2024.
Fri Nov 10 2023
US Actors Union agrees deal to end longest ever strike in Hollywood
US actors union Sag-Aftra has agreed to a "tentative deal" with Hollywood studio bosses to end a historic 118-day strike.
Thu Nov 09 2023
George Clooney to studios: 'At least get in the room' with striking actors
George Clooney called the breakdown in talks "worrisome."
Mon Oct 16 2023
Striking actors vow resolve, studios balk at latest demands
Negotiators for Walt Disney, Netflix and other media companies suspending talks after reviewing the latest offer from actors union.
Fri Oct 13 2023
AWANI Tonight: Writers, studios reach tentative deal to end strike
After weeks of negotiations, screenwriters in the United States announced a tentative deal with studio executives that could bring an end to a strike that has paralysed Hollywood for nearly five months.
Mon Sep 25 2023
Striking Hollywood writers reach tentative deal with studios
The deal is expected to end one of two strikes that have halted most film and television production and cost the California economy billions.
Mon Sep 25 2023
Hollywood studios say they offered actors $1 bln in gains before strike
For SAG-AFTRA to assert that we have not been responsive to the needs of its membership is disingenuous at best, the AMPTP said.
Wed Jul 19 2023
Hollywood actors to strike at midnight, join writers on picket lines
Studios now face their first dual work stoppage in 63 years, forcing them to halt many productions across the United States and abroad.
Fri Jul 14 2023
Hollywood studios race to avoid actors' strike at midnight
A-list stars including Jennifer Lawrence and Meryl Streep have said they are ready to walk off the job.
Thu Jul 13 2023
Warner Bros defends 'Barbie' film's world map as 'child-like'
The map in Barbie Land is a whimsical, child-like crayon drawing with no intended significance, Warner Bros studio said.
Fri Jul 07 2023
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
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024