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Are women allowed their own dreams, wonders Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
AFP, Published on 30/03/2025
» PARIS - Twelve years after her last novel, best-selling Nigerian author and feminist icon Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is making a highly anticipated return with "Dream Count".
The triumphant return of Aussie Aphrodite
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 17/03/2025
» Hot on the heels of finishing 10 shows in the Australia leg of the Tension World Tour, petite-yet-powerhouse diva Kylie Minogue returned to Bangkok to perform her latest concert — after a 14-year wait — at Siam Paragon's Paragon Hall last Monday.
Singers who inspire the plant kingdom
Roger Crutchley, Published on 16/03/2025
» In last week's item about Thailand's talented Blackpink singer Lisa I failed to mention that Chiang Mai University researchers have named a newly discovered flower after her. It is of the custard apple variety and scientifically named Friesodielsia lalisae.
Maroon 5 magic
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 10/02/2025
» For their seventh concert in Thailand, American pop-rock band Maroon 5 returned to Impact Arena last Monday for another memorable performance with a 20-song setlist, despite not selling out. [Photos courtesy of DOTDF]
Grammys red carpet: all the drama, all the hotness
AFP, Published on 03/02/2025
» LOS ANGELES (UNITED STATES) - Music's brightest stars on Sunday rocked the red carpet at the Grammys, music's biggest night in their sexiest, skin-baring ensembles.
Is it Beyonce's time? Music's A-listers ready for the Grammys
AFP, Published on 02/02/2025
» LOS ANGELES (UNITED STATES) - Music's elite are congregating in Los Angeles for Sunday's Grammy awards, and Beyonce's name is on the tip of everyone's tongue: will Recording Academy voters finally give the megastar her due?
A cheap room with a precious view
Roger Crutchley, Published on 02/02/2025
» I have just spent a month in Chaiyaphum and during that time visited Loei province and the Mekong River town of Chiang Khan on the border with Laos. It prompted memories of my first trip to Loei many moons ago.
Taylor Swift unveiled as presenter at Sunday's Grammys
Published on 31/01/2025
» LOS ANGELES - Pop superstar Taylor Swift will take the stage at least once at the Grammy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles on Sunday, when she presents a trophy at the highest honors in music, organisers said on Thursday.
Beyonce leads Grammys pack at gala backdropped by fires
AFP, Published on 31/01/2025
» LOS ANGELES — Music's biggest stars including Beyonce and Taylor Swift will vie for top awards at Sunday's Grammys gala, a glitzy ceremony proceeding despite devastating wildfires in Los Angeles.
Beyonce and the Grammys: a tense relationship again at a head
AFP, Published on 29/01/2025
» NEW YORK — Beyonce is the most decorated artist in Grammys history, and her album releases have both triggered cultural earthquakes and reshaped music industry norms.