LONDON, Feb 26 — Late British singer-songwriter George Michael is being honoured with a personalised collectible coin. Britain’s Royal Mint said today the new coin, which depicts Michael wearing his trademark sunglasses, pays tribute to the music star’s 1987 hit solo single Faith. Officially approved by Michael’s estate, it was designed by artist and sculptor … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 — Hollywood icon Keanu Reeves has been awarded the inaugural Lance Reddick Legacy Award at the 51st Annual Saturn Awards in California. Named after Reeves’ late John Wick co-star Lance Reddick, who died last March from heart disease at age 60, the award “symbolises and celebrates not only a performer’s talent, … 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
LONDON, Dec 31 — King Charles III on Friday announced awards for showbusiness royalty Shirley Bassey and Ridley Scott while a bereaved father who took on social media giants over harmful online content is also recognised in Britain’s traditional New Year’s Honours. Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, who crowned the king in May, led those … Read more
OUR national heroes come in various capes. They have strived, sacrificed and served the country with no dreams of medals or recognition for their contributions. The Merdeka Award Trust is honouring six such outstanding individuals and organisations with its prestigious Merdeka Award this year. Petronas president and group chief executive officer and Merdeka Award Board … Read more
World powerlifting champion Bonnie Bunyau Gustin is all pumped up after being chosen as one of Malaysia’s two flag bearers for the Tokyo Paralympics. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
AN Irish priest has been honoured with the “Immigrant of the Year” award in South Korea, for his over 40 years of dedication to support marginalised people. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
LONDON: More than 100,000 African and ethnic minority soldiers who died fighting for the British Empire in World War I were not properly commemorated due to “pervasive racism”, according to a report released Thursday. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
