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Twenty-nine beloved celebrities the world lost in 2025
South China Morning Post, Published on 20/12/2025
» This year, we lost some of the icons who shaped pop culture, from Hollywood legends to beloved musicians and television stars, including Robert Redford, Diane Keaton and Val Kilmer. We honour their memory by celebrating their lives and their enduring works.
Sabrina Carpenter condemns 'evil' use of her music in White House video
AFP, Published on 03/12/2025
» NEW YORK - US pop singer Sabrina Carpenter on Tuesday disavowed the use of one of her songs in a video shared by the White House on social media, describing the clip depicting immigration enforcement raids as "evil and disgusting."
Celebrated soul musician D'Angelo dead at 51
AFP, Published on 15/10/2025
» NEW YORK - Grammy-winning musician D’Angelo has died at the age of 51 after “a prolonged and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer,” his family told US media on Tuesday.
Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga land top honours at MTV's Video Music Awards
Reuters, Published on 08/09/2025
» NEW YORK — Pop singer Ariana Grande claimed the top prize at the MTV (Music Television) Video Music Awards (VMA), and Lady Gaga and Sabrina Carpenter scored major honours, at a star-studded celebration of fan favorites in New York on Sunday.
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".
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.
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.