Tag - singer

Singer Khalil Fong, 41, Passes Away

Battling illness in recent years, Hong Kong singer-songwriter Khalil Fong (方大同) has passed away at age 41, according to his record label Fu Music. An award-winning singer, Khalil had nabbed the Best Mandarin Male Singer at Taiwan’s prestigious Golden Melody Awards in 2017. Cause of Death is Pneumothorax The statement read, “Facing a disease with a positive attitude for 5 years, Fong...

‘No comment, I just sing’: Ziana Zain brushes off questions about Ops Sky probe

PETALING JAYA: Singer Ziana Zain has declined to comment on the possibility of being called in by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to help in its investigation of a financial consultancy company under Ops Sky. "No comment, my dear, I just sing," she told the media when asked about the matter after hosting the One in...

Drunk China pop idol gets social media ban for swearing, giving middle finger on live-stream

BEIJING: Chinese singer, actor and former South Korean boy band EXO member Lu Han was banned from accepting new followers on major social media platforms, allegedly because he behaved inappropriately during a live-stream. Users on the platforms discovered that they were unable to follow Lu on Jan 6, because his account had “violated laws and regulations...

Warnings issued as Thai woman dies after neck-twisting massage

BANGKOK: The case of a female singer who died after receiving a massage at a parlour in Udon Thani province in Thailand went viral on Sunday (Dec 8). According to a Nation TV report, a singer identified as Phing Chyada had said her symptoms since receiving the massage, which included neck twisting, in November were getting...

“Is He Cosplaying As An Auntie?”: People Had Lots To Say About G-Dragon’s Outfits In HK

We didn't understand what look he was going for too. There's no doubt that K-pop superstar G-Dragon, 36, is a fashion icon. He is the ambassador of luxury brand Chanel, owns fashion line Peaceminusone, and  has collaborated with brands like jeweller Chow Tai Fook and Nike. The rapper and singer-songwriter, who recently made his long-awaited comeback after a seven-year...

Cops have recorded statements from eight people linked to singer’s death

SHAH ALAM: Police here have recorded the statements of eight individuals in connection with the death of singer Muhammad Nidza Afham Mokhtar. Selangor police chief Comm Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said the investigation is ongoing. "We are investigating various angles, including to discover whether there is any criminal element as well as any personal problems and mental...

Singer Nidza Afham laid to rest in Puncak Alam

KUALA SELANGOR: The remains of singer and influencer Muhammad Nidza Afham Mokhtar were laid to rest at the Puncak Alam Islamic Cemetery at 6.45pm on Thursday (Aug 15). Earlier, his body was brought to Masjid Puncak Alam for funeral prayers before being transported in a hearse to the cemetery, arriving at 6.15pm. The burial of Muhammad Nidza...

“They Said It Must Be Chinese Before You”: Na Ying Winning Mainland Singing Show Over Foreign Competitors Sparks Accusations Results Were Rigged

Kazakh singer Dimash Qudaibergen had seemingly hinted about the rigging of results to fourth-place Morrocan-Canadian singer Faouzia in a now-viral clip. However, he has since he claimed he was referring to something else. The ninth season of Chinese singing competition show Singer came to an end last Friday (Jul 26), with Na Ying, 56, emerging as champ. However, Na Ying’s victory...

K-drama star Lee Joon Gi in KL this September

KUALA LUMPUR: South Korean actor and singer Lee Joon Gi will make his Malaysian debut through a meet-and-greet session with his fans, 2024 Lee Joon Gi Asia Tour (Joongi’s Day: Festival) on Sept 22. Lo-Fi Entertainment said in a statement on Friday (July 19), the three-hour session starting 6pm at Mega Star Arena here will surely...

Veteran Singer Under Fire For Calling Female Idol In Her 30s “Ahjumma”

Netizens pointed out their age difference. Singer Tak Jae Hoon is once again receiving criticism for a controversial comment he made on his YouTube show No Back Tak Jae Hoon. Tak Jae Hook | @taksama_/Instagram In the latest episode of the show, the iconic second-generation girl group KARA appeared as special guests. Though KARA had halted their promotions as a group, they reunited in 2022 to...