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Two newly discovered Bach organ works unveiled in Germany
AFP, Published on 18/11/2025
» BERLIN — Two long-lost organ pieces written by a teenage Johann Sebastian Bach were unveiled in Germany on Monday in a discovery described as a "great moment for the world of music".
James Earl Jones, voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93
Reuters, Published on 10/09/2024
» LOS ANGELES - American actor James Earl Jones, an imposing stage and screen presence who overcame a childhood stutter to develop a stentorian voice recognised the world over as the intergalactic villain Darth Vader, has died at the age of 93.
Singer Tony Bennett dies at 96
AFP, Published on 21/07/2023
» NEW YORK: Tony Bennett, the last in a generation of classic American crooners whose ceaselessly cheery spirit bridged generations to make him a hitmaker across seven decades, died on Friday in New York. He was 96.
$6m raised to preserve Nina Simone's childhood home
AFP, Published on 24/05/2023
» NEW YORK: An art auction and New York gala have raised nearly US$6 million to preserve and restore the childhood home of soul music legend and civil rights activist Nina Simone, organisers said Tuesday.
Pioneering performer and activist Harry Belafonte dies at 96
Published on 25/04/2023
» NEW YORK: Harry Belafonte, a singer, songwriter and groundbreaking actor who started his entertainment career belting out “Day O!” in his 1950s hit song before turning to political activism, has died at the age of 96.
New releases for your streaming pleasure: March 8-14
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 08/03/2023
» Looking for a title to binge-watch this weekend? Here's our pick!
ChatGPT to force university education to evolve
South China Morning Post, Published on 25/01/2023
» The world seems entranced by artificial intelligence. The recent controversy over ChatGPT and other apps such as Bearly.ai has prompted some academics to rethink teaching and testing. It is time to confront the question of whether our way of life will be at risk in future because of AI.
Nichelle Nichols, Uhura of 'Star Trek' fame, dies at 89
AFP, Published on 01/08/2022
» WASHINGTON - Nichelle Nichols, a groundbreaking Black actress who played communications officer Nyota Uhura with cool authority on the popular 1960s series "Star Trek", has died at 89.
Nichelle Nichols, Uhura of 'Star Trek' fame, dies at 89
AFP, Published on 01/08/2022
» WASHINGTON: Nichelle Nichols, a groundbreaking Black actress who played communications officer Nyota Uhura with cool authority on the popular 1960s series "Star Trek," has died at 89.
'Scream' reigns supreme, ousting 'Spider-Man' in N.America
AFP, Published on 17/01/2022
» LOS ANGELES: New Paramount release "Scream" leapt to the top of the North American box office this weekend, showing the continuing lure of horror films while finally toppling "Spider-Man," industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday.