Russia mulls labelling Pugacheva, queen of Soviet pop, a ‘foreign agent’

Russia mulls labelling Pugacheva, queen of Soviet pop, a ‘foreign agent’

MOSCOW, March 29 — Russian prosecutors have asked the justice ministry to consider labelling Alla Pugacheva, the queen of Soviet pop music, as a “foreign agent”, a move that would officially designate Russia’s most famous star a foe of the Kremlin. Pugacheva, known across generations for hits such as the 1982 song Million Scarlet Roses … Read more

Taiwan pop and folk singer Tsai Chin to perform at Axiata Arena in July

Taiwan pop and folk singer Tsai Chin to perform at Axiata Arena in July

KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 — Legendary Taiwan pop and folk singer Tsai Chin will return to perform in Malaysia after a decade. The 66-year-old will be performing at Axiata Arena Bukit Jalil on July 20 at 8pm. Starting her singing career in the 1970s, Tsai has to date released some 50 albums. Her hits include … Read more

BRIT Awards: Raye sets record at Britain’s pop music honours

BRIT Awards: Raye sets record at Britain’s pop music honours

LONDON, March 3 — Singer-songwriter Raye was the big winner at the BRIT Awards, the biggest night in British music yesterday, setting a new record for most prizes in one night at the annual ceremony. Raye won six awards, including for artist of the year, album of the year for My 21st Century Blues and … Read more

South Korean pop rock band CNBLUE returning to Malaysia after nearly 10 years

South Korean pop rock band CNBLUE returning to Malaysia after nearly 10 years

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 — South Korean pop rock band CNBLUE is returning to Malaysia. After nearly 10 years since their last show here, the three-piece band will be rocking the stage at Mega Star Arena KL in conjunction with their CNBLUENTITY Asia Tour which will be happening from March until April. Other Asian countries … Read more

British pop singer Rod Stewart cancels concert date in Malaysia

British pop singer Rod Stewart cancels concert date  in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 — Veteran British pop singer and songwriter Rod Stewart has cancelled his highly-anticipated concert in Malaysia. The 79-year-old singer, known for hits like Maggie May and Downtown Train, was slated to perform at the Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil on March 4 during the Asia leg of his Live in Concert, One … Read more

SZA: The witty pop chameleon with the most Grammy nods

SZA: The witty pop chameleon with the most Grammy nods

LOS ANGELES, Feb 3 — SZA is pop’s acerbic risk-taker, an artist’s artist whose cutting honesty and layered tales of romance have drawn in fans and critics alike. And now the superstar from New Jersey is entering Sunday’s Grammys gala as its top nominee, with chances to take home the night’s most prestigious awards. The … Read more

UK painter’s pop art highlights ‘silencing’ of Hong Kong youth

UK painter’s pop art highlights ‘silencing’ of Hong Kong youth

LONDON, Dec 16 — For two decades, British artist Martin Lever took his inspiration from Asia and his adopted home of Hong Kong. Lever, 54, who spent most of his life in Hong Kong before deciding to leave in 2022 in the wake of a sweeping national security law introduced by Beijing, specialised in landscapes, … Read more

Veteran designer Gillian Hung introduces unisex brand MMG via fashion show at Isetan pop up

Veteran designer Gillian Hung introduces unisex brand MMG via fashion show at Isetan pop up

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 14 ― In the Malaysian fashion scene, veteran designer Gillian Hung is affectionately known as Mama G. Her ready-to-wear brand MMG is therefore an ode to her nickname and also stands for Master Mind Gen. According to Hung, MMG aims to provide consumers sporty daily attire, promoting a sense of high fashion. … Read more

1980s pop duo Hall & Oates in legal battle over which songs Oates can sing solo   

1980s pop duo Hall & Oates in legal battle over which songs Oates can sing solo   

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 — Iconic 80s pop rock duo Daryl Hall and John Oates are embroiled in a legal battle with court documents sealed. Hall, 77, filed a restraining order against Oates, 75, over which songs his former bandmate is allowed to sing solo, reported Daily Mail. Court records show the lawsuit was filed … Read more

Kecoh! Penyanyi kumpulan pop yang juga cucu pelakon veteran seronok teguk arak

Kecoh! Penyanyi kumpulan pop yang juga cucu pelakon veteran seronok teguk arak

Mengejutkan! Tiada angin, tiada ribut timbul satu lagi isu panas lagi memalukan di bulan Ramadan mengenai selebriti dipercayai dari salah seorang ahli kumpulan pop tersohor tanah air diminati ramai. Memetik portal Boom!, seorang pengguna TikTok telah mengirimkan sebuah video memalukan yang memaparkan selebriti berkenaan yang juga cucu kepada pelakon veteran sedang asyik ‘minum’ bersama rakan-rakan. … Read more