S. Korea decorates Psy for 'Gangnam Style' success
South Korea has awarded one of its highest cultural honours to the rapper Psy for taking the world by storm with his "Gangnam Style" hit.
S. Korea irked by Japan indifference to 'Gangnam Style'
While South Korean rapper Psy's "Gangnam Style" has taken the world by storm, it has largely fallen flat in Japan -- an anomaly viewed with grave suspicion by some in the singer's home country.
Gangnam fever 'just the beginning' for new Korean wave
The phenomenal success of "Gangnam Style" is just the start of a new surge of attention for Korean entertainment, according to the man responsible for some of South Korea's biggest films.
S. Korea to crack down on sexy performance by minors
South Korea authorities said Wednesday they were taking steps to curb over-sexualised performances by teenaged stars of the country's thriving K-pop scene.
Kazakhstan's Alisher Karimov won 3rd prize at music contest in Armenia
Kazakhstan singer Alisher Karimov won the 3rd place in the international contest of young pop singers Yerevan Calls on October 6-14.
13-y.o. Pavlodar boy won China International Accordion Competition
This is the first time a Kazakhstan citizen wins a Chinese music contest.
Marat Bissengaliyev to head new symphony orchestra of Almaty
The presentation concert of the new orchestra led by Bissengaliyev will be held on Octover 10-12 in the Republic Palace in Almaty.
Violinist Aiman Mussakhojayeva opened symphony orchestra season in Almaty
Classic music fans got a chance to enjoy masterpieces of the world classic music at the Kazakh State Philharmonic Hall in Almaty.
Nicki Minaj, Keith Urban to join 'American Idol' judges
The Fox television network announced Sunday it has tapped rapper Nicki Minaj and country singer Keith Urban as judges on troubled TV talent show "American Idol."
MP Issimbayeva voices concerns over Kazakhstan's classic music
In 5-10 years we will have no cellists, violists, harpists: Majilis deputy.
Aldaspan rock band will tour world with electro-dombyras
Kazakhstan rock band Aldaspan is going to release three new albums in September and tour the world.
Rastafari saved Snoop Dogg's marriage
"Gangsta" rapper Snoop Dogg said Friday that a transformational journey to Jamaica during which he embraced reggae music may have saved his marriage and gave him a new, "family first" outlook.
Kazakh songs conquered China
Astana State Philharmonic Chamber Choir proved they are the best at the XI China International Choir Festival.
British band One Direction tops MTV video awards
British boy band One Direction scooped three top prizes Thursday at the MTV Video Music Awards, confirming their stellar rise on the US music scene, while Rihanna won Video of the Year.
Apple in talks for free Internet radio: report
US technology giant Apple is in talks to license music for broadcast on a custom online radio service modeled after Pandora.
Online pranksters plot Taylor Swift gig for deaf kids
Country pop diva Taylor Swift could find herself singing to deaf youngsters if social media pranksters have their way.
Uzbekistan's first daughter hits out at Western critics
The eldest daughter of Uzbekistan's President Islam Karimov has taken aim at her critics after she released her first English-language album in the West.
Young Elvis tribute artists keep the flame burning
Elvis Presley was long dead when he entered the life of Victor Trevino for ever.
Fans flock to Graceland in memory of Elvis Presley
Fans of Elvis Presley are flocking to his Graceland estate for Thursday's 35th anniversary of his death, their enthusiasm for the king of rock 'n' roll undiminished by the years.