![Artists can expose the reality behind AI Artists can expose the reality behind AI](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81712907187_tbSimonWeckert.jpg)
Artists can expose the reality behind AI
Art is based on life, and AI doesn't have one. That's why the art community is uniquely well-positioned to show the limitations of AI.
Fri Apr 12 2024
![A creative identity crisis in the making A creative identity crisis in the making](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81711629318_TBEddieVanHalen.jpg)
A creative identity crisis in the making
Generative AI doesn't like to credit its sources. For artists, thats a problem.
Sat Mar 30 2024
AWANI Tonight: ‘Parasite’ director, S. Korean artists urge probe into actor’s death
South Korean actors and filmmakers, including ‘Parasite’ director Bong Joon Ho, called for a probe into police and media conduct after the death of actor Lee Sun-Kyun.
Fri Jan 12 2024
![2024 Crystal Award: Meet this year's winners 2024 Crystal Award: Meet this year's winners](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/41704786196_WEF.jpg)
2024 Crystal Award: Meet this year's winners
This year's 30th Crystal Award goes to three exceptional global artists.
Tue Jan 09 2024
![Whose voice is it anyway? Actors take on AI copycats Whose voice is it anyway? Actors take on AI copycats](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/71697780064_ArtificialIntellige.jpg)
Whose voice is it anyway? Actors take on AI copycats
From South Africa to Europe, Japan to the US, artists are joining forces to protect their jobs and their souls from the ramifications of AI.
Sat Oct 28 2023
![William Friedkin, acclaimed 'Exorcist' director, dead at 87 William Friedkin, acclaimed 'Exorcist' director, dead at 87](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/61691481271_WilliamFriedkin.jpg)
William Friedkin, acclaimed 'Exorcist' director, dead at 87
He died at his home from heart failure and pneumonia, said a spokesperson for Creative Artists Agency.
Tue Aug 08 2023
![Twitter hit with US$250 million copyright lawsuit from music publishers Twitter hit with US$250 million copyright lawsuit from music publishers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/71670911708_TwitterUighurKed.jpg)
Twitter hit with US$250 million copyright lawsuit from music publishers
Seventeen music publishers, who hold the rights to music from artists including Drake, Taylor Swift and Adele, filed the joint lawsuit.
Thu Jun 15 2023
![Grandma was right, music can have an influence on teen sexting habits Grandma was right, music can have an influence on teen sexting habits](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/41678548260_MUSIC.jpg)
Grandma was right, music can have an influence on teen sexting habits
From Marvin Gaye to Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion, there are countless artists who reference sex openly in their songs.
Sun Mar 12 2023
![Another war: How Sarajevo's musicians sang through a siege Another war: How Sarajevo's musicians sang through a siege](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/41676884853_BERLIN.jpg)
Another war: How Sarajevo's musicians sang through a siege
"Kiss the Future", tells the story of the Bosnian capital's encirclement through the eyes of the artists and musicians who kept performing.
Mon Feb 20 2023
![Emerging Malaysian talents awarded with art residency in London Emerging Malaysian talents awarded with art residency in London](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/41671022800_KhazanahAmirulFei.jpg)
Emerging Malaysian talents awarded with art residency in London
The Kuala Lumpur-born artists, Mark Tan and Joshua Kane Gomes, were selected through a thorough selection process among 40 participants.
Thu Dec 15 2022
![Beyonce ties Jay-Z as most nominated artists in Grammy history Beyonce ties Jay-Z as most nominated artists in Grammy history](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/71668566863_Beyonce.jpg)
Beyonce ties Jay-Z as most nominated artists in Grammy history
Beyonce already reigns as the female artist with the most Grammy wins, with a total of 28 and Jay-Z has taken home 24.
Wed Nov 16 2022
![Comedian Jimmy Kimmel to return as Oscars host in 2023 Comedian Jimmy Kimmel to return as Oscars host in 2023](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-02/61488170686_Oscars.jpg)
Comedian Jimmy Kimmel to return as Oscars host in 2023
Jimmy is the perfect host to help us recognize the incredible artists and films of our 95th Oscars, Academy CEO Bill Kramer said.
Tue Nov 08 2022
![All about Sarah Biffin, the English miniaturist who painted without hands All about Sarah Biffin, the English miniaturist who painted without hands](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/71667629197_SarahBiffin.jpg)
All about Sarah Biffin, the English miniaturist who painted without hands
Her contribution to the history of art has long been overlooked, like that of many women artists.
Sat Nov 05 2022
![Call for local artists to utilise metaverse technology Call for local artists to utilise metaverse technology](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/41658977773_Metaverse.jpg)
Call for local artists to utilise metaverse technology
Dr Mahathir said the technological changes promised better things for society as it would give them more prospects to boost their careers.
Thu Jul 28 2022
![Ukraine war already gets its own museum show Ukraine war already gets its own museum show](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/71654856892_KYIV.jpg)
Ukraine war already gets its own museum show
Ukrainian artists have also reused material from Russia's invasion to express their pain.
Sat Jun 11 2022