![Blackpink K-pop star Lisa to join cast of 'White Lotus' - Variety Blackpink K-pop star Lisa to join cast of 'White Lotus' - Variety](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/71635674703_TBLISABLACKPINK.jpg)
Blackpink K-pop star Lisa to join cast of 'White Lotus' - Variety
According to Variety, Lisa will be credited on the show under her full name, Lalisa Manobal, marking the K-pop superstar's acting debut.
Tue Feb 13 2024
![Chinese court rejects Canadian pop star Kris Wu's appeal Chinese court rejects Canadian pop star Kris Wu's appeal](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/71669377362_KrisWu.jpg)
Chinese court rejects Canadian pop star Kris Wu's appeal
Kris Wu was sentenced to 13 years in prison for crimes including rape.
Mon Nov 27 2023
![Taylor Swift's NFL era: Pop star again watches Chiefs, Kelce amid romance rumors Taylor Swift's NFL era: Pop star again watches Chiefs, Kelce amid romance rumors](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/61696312367_TaylorSwift.jpg)
Taylor Swift's NFL era: Pop star again watches Chiefs, Kelce amid romance rumors
With several celebrity friends joining her, Taylor Swift saw the defending champion Chiefs eke out a 23-20 victory.
Tue Oct 03 2023
![K-pop star Suga begins process to serve military duty K-pop star Suga begins process to serve military duty](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/51691481031_BTSSuga.jpg)
K-pop star Suga begins process to serve military duty
Suga is the third band member from the boy band supergroup BTS to go off to perform the military duty.
Tue Aug 08 2023
![Trudeau to Taylor Swift: Don't make it a cruel summer and come to Canada Trudeau to Taylor Swift: Don't make it a cruel summer and come to Canada](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/81688703909_JustinSwift.jpg)
Trudeau to Taylor Swift: Don't make it a cruel summer and come to Canada
Justin Trudeau took to Twitter to try to convince American pop star Taylor Swift to add some stops on her "Eras Tour" in Canada.
Fri Jul 07 2023
![Britney Spears says she was slapped by Victor Wembanyama's security Britney Spears says she was slapped by Victor Wembanyama's security](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/61649731814_BritneySpears.jpg)
Britney Spears says she was slapped by Victor Wembanyama's security
The 41-year-old pop star said a San Antonio Spurs' security person backhanded her in the face.
Fri Jul 07 2023
![In South Korea, K-pop fans crave luxury goods to dress like their idols In South Korea, K-pop fans crave luxury goods to dress like their idols](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/41660880831_Blackpink.jpg)
In South Korea, K-pop fans crave luxury goods to dress like their idols
From Givenchy to Saint Laurent, luxury labels are snapping up the services of these South Korean pop stars to boost their sales, and reach out to a younger audience devoted to these idols.
Sat Feb 11 2023
![Japanese billionaire Maezawa picks K-pop star TOP, DJ Steve Aoki to join SpaceX moon trip Japanese billionaire Maezawa picks K-pop star TOP, DJ Steve Aoki to join SpaceX moon trip](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/51670553234_steveyusaku.jpg)
Japanese billionaire Maezawa picks K-pop star TOP, DJ Steve Aoki to join SpaceX moon trip
Maezawa used Twitter to recruit eight crew members from around the world to join him on the moon trip, saying 1 million people had applied.
Fri Dec 09 2022
![Halloween events, K-pop shows cancelled amid mourning for victims of Itaewon stampede Halloween events, K-pop shows cancelled amid mourning for victims of Itaewon stampede](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/61667119497_stampede.jpg)
Halloween events, K-pop shows cancelled amid mourning for victims of Itaewon stampede
Most Halloween festivals, events and parades, as well as shows by K-pop stars have been cancelled as the country mourns the deaths of at least 153 people in an overnight stampede.
Sun Oct 30 2022
![K-pop star BTS member Jin to release first solo single next week ahead of military duty K-pop star BTS member Jin to release first solo single next week ahead of military duty](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/41666322031_BTS.jpg)
K-pop star BTS member Jin to release first solo single next week ahead of military duty
The song, titled 'The Astronaut', will be released on Oct. 28 with pre-orders to begin later on Wednesday.
Fri Oct 21 2022
![RM: From K-pop star to patron of the arts RM: From K-pop star to patron of the arts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/71663217929_BTS.jpg)
RM: From K-pop star to patron of the arts
The South Korean rapper reportedly acquired it from the Belgian gallery owner Xavier Hufkens for $1.2 million.
Sat Sep 17 2022
![K-pop's BTS may still be able to perform while doing military service - Minister K-pop's BTS may still be able to perform while doing military service - Minister](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/51652755569_BTS.jpg)
K-pop's BTS may still be able to perform while doing military service - Minister
South Korea debates shortening mandatory military service for K-pop stars to three weeks from about two years.
Mon Aug 01 2022
![Finding fame... and family? AleXa's Korean-American K-pop dream Finding fame... and family? AleXa's Korean-American K-pop dream](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/51658502620_AleXa.jpg)
Finding fame... and family? AleXa's Korean-American K-pop dream
K-pop star AleXa's search for fame in South Korea is also to help her mother find her birth family.
Sun Jul 24 2022
![K-Pop star J-Hope to make music history at Chicago's Lollapalooza festival K-Pop star J-Hope to make music history at Chicago's Lollapalooza festival](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/41658392429_JHope.jpg)
K-Pop star J-Hope to make music history at Chicago's Lollapalooza festival
J-Hope is slated to close the four-day Lollapalooza festival with a main-stage performance on July 31.
Thu Jul 21 2022
![BTS rekindle debate about military service in South Korea BTS rekindle debate about military service in South Korea](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/51652755569_BTS.jpg)
BTS rekindle debate about military service in South Korea
Parliament is now debating a new amendment that would allow K-pop stars to do just three weeks of military training.
Mon Jul 04 2022