LOS ANGELES, March 7 — When Barbie, a neon-pink pop culture phenomenon like no other, was nominated for eight Academy Awards including best picture, the team organising this year’s Oscars gala knew exactly who they needed to approach. “The fact that Ryan Gosling will be performing I’m Just Ken for the very first time, I … Read more
LOS ANGELES, Feb 5 — The Grammys gala opened with electrifying performances today including a revenge fantasy from top nominee and triple winner SZA, as Taylor Swift notched a win and kept her eye on history. Legend Tracy Chapman delivered a moving rendition of her 1988 classic Fast Car with country star Luke Combs, who … Read more
LOS ANGELES, Feb 3 — Bruce Springsteen played a blistering duet with Jon Bon Jovi to honour the latter artist at a pre-Grammy gala today, as superstars including Paul McCartney danced along to an event heavy on New Jersey pride. The two rock icons had the crowd on its feet for rollicking renditions of Bon … Read more
LOS ANGELES, Jan 11 — Fresh from its wins at the Golden Globes, Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer on Wednesday topped the nominations for the influential Screen Actors Guild Awards, which are key to Oscars success. The SAG Awards, voted on by Hollywood actors, are likely to enjoy a profile boost of their own this year as … Read more
LOS ANGELES, Jan 10 — Actor Angela Bassett was celebrated for a lifetime of memorable roles from Tina Turner to the queen of Wakanda as Hollywood’s film academy handed out honorary Oscars yesterday. Comedian Mel Brooks also received a golden statuette at the annual Governors Awards in front of a crowd of top stars including … Read more
WASHINGTON, Dec 4 — A diverse class of music legends plus comedian Billy Crystal gave Washington a glow-up yesterday, gathering with the US capital’s politicos for one of the city’s glitziest events of the year. The annual Kennedy Centre Honours see entertainment A-listers descend on Washington — a city known more for buttoned-up business casual … Read more
WASHINGTON, Dec 4 — A diverse class of music legends plus comedian Billy Crystal were set to give Washington a glow-up Sunday, in an evening celebrating the arts in the company of President Joe Biden for the annual Kennedy Center Honors. Hollywood A-listers gather once a year for a rare night of glitz in the … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 — The Malaysian AIDS Foundation (MAF) has raised RM1.8 million fund at its Red Ribbon Gala 2023 yesterday to continue its effort in eradicating HIV/AIDS in Malaysia. The gala was in conjunction with MAF’s 30th anniversary and World AIDS Day. Last year, it raised 2.55 million for its ongoing HIV treatment … Read more
Kuala Lumpur: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah berkenan berangkat ke Majlis Makan Malam Gala sempena perlumbaan Formula 1 (F1) Grand Prix Monaco 2023 di Sporting de Monaco pada Ahad. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
LAS VEGAS, Jan 5 — The annual CES consumer electronics extravaganza throws open its doors in Las Vegas today as the industry looks to the latest innovations to help cure the pain from an ailing global economy. High inflation, lingering supply chain troubles and tech company layoffs provide a dark backdrop for technology’s premier trade … Read more
