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14th April, 2013
Singer Ali Haider’s father receives extortion calls
The father of well-known singer Ali Haider received extortion phone calls demanding one million rupees and bomb threats in case of non-payment.
The father of well-known singer Ali Haider received extortion phone calls demanding one million rupees and bomb threats in case of non-payment.
26th September, 2012
“A Pop Nightmare” in Belgium
Pascal Bernier's pop art exhibition presents intriguing art-work and clever statements with skulls, animals and colours.
Pascal Bernier's pop art exhibition presents intriguing art-work and clever statements with skulls, animals and colours.
9th June, 2012
Family mourn ‘beautiful heart’ of Bee Gee Robin Gibb
Gibb's white coffin entered the church to the sound of the Bee Gees' hit “How Deep Is Your Love” after being brought in a horse-drawn carriage from his home of 19 years.
Gibb's white coffin entered the church to the sound of the Bee Gees' hit “How Deep Is Your Love” after being brought in a horse-drawn carriage from his home of 19 years.
27th April, 2012
New twist on ‘Coke’ wars
Pepsi is in the midst of a big transition to boost its business and better compete with Coca Cola, and there are signs the changes…
Pepsi is in the midst of a big transition to boost its business and better compete with Coca Cola, and there are signs the changes…
16th March, 2012
Her we don’t forget
Although it’s been close to half a century since her demise, Marilyn Monroe remains the most classic American sex symbol. Immortalised in pop culture globally,…
Although it’s been close to half a century since her demise, Marilyn Monroe remains the most classic American sex symbol. Immortalised in pop culture globally,…
20th January, 2012
US blues and jazz giant Etta James dead at 73
LOS ANGELES: Pioneering US blues and soul singer Etta James, best known for her 1960 hit “At Last,” died Friday from leukemia, her manager said.…
LOS ANGELES: Pioneering US blues and soul singer Etta James, best known for her 1960 hit “At Last,” died Friday from leukemia, her manager said.…
3rd September, 2011
Top DJ David Guetta: I’m not a star
PARIS: His album sales run in the millions worldwide and he’s worked with the biggest names in rap and R&B, but French DJ and dance…
PARIS: His album sales run in the millions worldwide and he’s worked with the biggest names in rap and R&B, but French DJ and dance…
29th August, 2011
British crooner Tom Jones in Monaco hospital
MONACO: British crooner Tom Jones was in hospital in Monaco on Sunday, officials said, but his website denied suggestions that he was suffering from heart…
MONACO: British crooner Tom Jones was in hospital in Monaco on Sunday, officials said, but his website denied suggestions that he was suffering from heart…
1st July, 2011
Lady Gaga wows Taiwan on first visit
TAIPEI: Pop diva Lady Gaga arrived in Taiwan on Friday to kick off her first visit to the island, sporting a long black and gold…
TAIPEI: Pop diva Lady Gaga arrived in Taiwan on Friday to kick off her first visit to the island, sporting a long black and gold…
27th June, 2011
Asian superband sings out against trafficking
CHIANG MAI: Asian pop sensation Super Junior M have joined the fight against human trafficking at a concert for thousands of screaming fans in northern…
CHIANG MAI: Asian pop sensation Super Junior M have joined the fight against human trafficking at a concert for thousands of screaming fans in northern…
11th June, 2011
British pop star Lily Allen marries
LONDON: British pop singer Lily Allen married her fiance Sam Cooper in a quiet ceremony in the countryside Saturday. The 26-year-old was escorted into the…
LONDON: British pop singer Lily Allen married her fiance Sam Cooper in a quiet ceremony in the countryside Saturday. The 26-year-old was escorted into the…
24th May, 2011
Lady Gaga fans swamp Amazon.com for new album
SAN FRANCISCO: Fans of Lady Gaga swamped Amazon.com’s music service on Monday to get digitized copies of the pop provocateur’s new album for just 99…
SAN FRANCISCO: Fans of Lady Gaga swamped Amazon.com’s music service on Monday to get digitized copies of the pop provocateur’s new album for just 99…
18th May, 2011
Beyonce, Madonna honor Oprah in farewell shows
CHICAGO: The stars came out to honor Oprah Winfrey in a pair of spectacular farewell shows taped in front of 13,000 ecstatic fans Tuesday as…
CHICAGO: The stars came out to honor Oprah Winfrey in a pair of spectacular farewell shows taped in front of 13,000 ecstatic fans Tuesday as…
17th May, 2011
Lady Gaga first to reach 10 million followers on Twitter
WASHINGTON: Pop diva Lady Gaga has become the first person with more than 10 million followers on Twitter. “@ladygaga just reached 10 million. Wow!”…
WASHINGTON: Pop diva Lady Gaga has become the first person with more than 10 million followers on Twitter. “@ladygaga just reached 10 million. Wow!”…
16th May, 2011
‘Grumpy’ Bieber draws tiny Hong Kong welcome
HONG KONG: Canadian pop sensation Justin Bieber usually draws legions of screaming girls at his sold-out concerts, but the mop-haired teen idol got a hugely…
HONG KONG: Canadian pop sensation Justin Bieber usually draws legions of screaming girls at his sold-out concerts, but the mop-haired teen idol got a hugely…
12th May, 2011
George Michael to tour with orchestra
LONDON: British pop star George Michael announced Wednesday he was back on the straight and narrow and returning to the stage with an orchestra for…
LONDON: British pop star George Michael announced Wednesday he was back on the straight and narrow and returning to the stage with an orchestra for…
6th May, 2011
Moroccan & Monroe: Mariah Carey names her twins
LOS ANGELES: Singer Mariah Carey, who gave birth last week to boy and girl twins, announced on her website Wednesday that she has chosen the…
LOS ANGELES: Singer Mariah Carey, who gave birth last week to boy and girl twins, announced on her website Wednesday that she has chosen the…
28th April, 2011
Las Vegas to host Michael Jackson show
LOS ANGELES: Cirque du Soleil and Michael Jackson’s estate unveiled plans Wednesday for a permanent show honoring the pop icon at a Las Vegas casino…
LOS ANGELES: Cirque du Soleil and Michael Jackson’s estate unveiled plans Wednesday for a permanent show honoring the pop icon at a Las Vegas casino…
23rd April, 2011
Ai, activist Asians on Time’s “most influential”
HONG KONG: Detained Chinese artist Ai Weiwei, the activist mayor of a tsunami-hit Japanese town, and South Korean singer Rain were listed among Time magazine’s…
HONG KONG: Detained Chinese artist Ai Weiwei, the activist mayor of a tsunami-hit Japanese town, and South Korean singer Rain were listed among Time magazine’s…
16th April, 2011
Jackson medic’s ties with women in spotlight
LOS ANGELES: Michael Jackson’s doctor was distracted in the hours before the singer’s death by phone exchanges with three women, whose relations with the medic…
LOS ANGELES: Michael Jackson’s doctor was distracted in the hours before the singer’s death by phone exchanges with three women, whose relations with the medic…
