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For K-pop supergroup BTS, questions remain about its future
Superstars these days are indulging in a variety of outrageously profitable side hustles. Other than cosmetics and apparel, a number of celebrities have begun investing in and launching their own wine brands. Their famous associations aside, some of these best celebrity-owned wines actually boast excellent quality and taste, making them worthy of a space in your home bar. From Post Malone‘s Maison No.9 to Jay-Z’s Champagne, these are some of the market’s standout celebrity-owned wines that you s
KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 — Jeli MP Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed today denied Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s c...
Acclaimed music sensation and revered global legend David Bowie once ruled the stage with his electrifying performances. The late singer’s tracks not only redefined the rock genre but also pushed the boundaries of music in the late 20th century. Now, Monopoly, the popular board game, has launched a special edition inspired by the legend’s discography. In the game, you can beat your friends to own some of the iconic David Bowie songs and build concert stadiums while collecting custom cash from th
Lee Zii Jia's quest to win the Malaysia Open men's singles title will go unfulfilled for another year, after he was upset by Indonesia's Shesar Hiren Rhustavito.
Netflix is “actively” working on building its cheaper, ad-supported deal, the company’s French team said on Tuesday, but added there was no clear timeline. It was revealed last month that the streaming platform was planning to introduce a new cheaper subscription model by the end of the year that would break its taboo on advertising. That leak to the New York Times followed news that Netflix had lost 200,000 subscribers in the first quarter of the year — its first decline in a decade. “We don’t
KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 — Sesame Street's Elmo has been given the Covid-19 vaccine as part of a public service announcemen...
It finally happened. In a major move, the billion-dollar global homestay rental marketplace Airbnb has decided to indefinitely introduce a permanent ban on parties and events across their listings around the world. Airbnb has made permanent its pandemic-era prohibition of parties at the properties rented out globally through its app, saying Tuesday the rules have been effective against problematic events. The rental platform has gradually tightened its policies on parties after complaints and so
KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 — Axiata Group Bhd and Digi.Com Bhd today said they had received clearance from the Malaysian Comm...
KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 — Bank Pembangunan Malaysia (BPMB) has filed a lawsuit against 27 individuals and entities, includ...
KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 — Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi today insisted in court that the two cheques worth...
Spotify has become such an integral part of life for many of us. In 2008, it changed the way we listen to music when it launched with millions of tracks and podcast titles on its free and premium versions. As the world’s most popular audio streaming platform, Spotify boasts a powerful community of 406 million global listeners across 184 markets today. The makers of the app have been able to achieve this feat by constantly enhancing creator as well as user experiences by introducing new features
KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 — Umno Youth chief Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said that at 74 years of age, veteran lawmaker Datuk...
June brought in some exciting action-packed role-playing games (RPGs) that kept the consoles running. From cute cartoon quests like those in the Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course to blockbuster titles like Mario Strikers™: Battle League and Wreckfest, the previous month was one crazy ride. So, here is a sneak peek into the upcoming video games releasing in July 2022. As the majority of releases are reserved for year-end, July seems to go comparatively slow with just a couple of highly anticipat
PETALING JAYA, June 30 — You have to arrive here well before lunchtime if you want to avoid a snaking queue, the sort th...
PETALING JAYA, June 29 — I've not ventured to Taman Megah for quite some time and it's changed tremendously. Parking is...
ELSE Hotel, sited at the 1930’s Lee Rubber Building will open its doors this July. Here’s a sneak peak at the credo that informs this potentially iconic property. Do you remember those early ruminations; that the hotel industry was creepingly closer to capitulation with every new Airbnb listing? Most folks have now realised ‘disruption’ – still very much a key buzzword – also delivers its own dose of uncertainty through unexpected consequences. Travellers, vacationers, homestay hackers have retu
KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 — Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi wants the government to dissolve the National Re...
KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 — Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi wants the government to dissolve the National Re...
JOHOR BARU, June 30 — A Johor PKR MP has urged Pakatan Harapan (PH) today to take the opportunity to strengthen its posi...
JUNE 30 — Timing in politics is everything. Sometimes, all that's necessary is an hour of good fortune. Which is why st...