An oral history of the Queen of Pop's début album "Madonna" at 40 years old.

In a video posted to social media on Thursday, the pop culture icon commemorated the occasion by dancing to "Lucky Star," the fourth single from her 1983 debut album and her first US top-five Billboard success.

"Being able to move my body and dance even slightly makes me ...

Tributes pour in for Nichelle Nichols, a Star Trek classic, and the hailing frequencies go live.

"Our country has lost a pioneer of stage and screen who expanded the boundaries of possibility for African-Americans and women," Biden said. Nichols was born in Chicago to a working class family in December 1932. She studied singing and acting on stage before winning the role of Lieuten...

The 8 Korean models that are tearing up the runways throughout the world

Models from South Korea have also become increasingly prominent in the international fashion industry alongside their country's K-pop and K-drama stars. Find out more about these eight models that are either on their way up or have already made it to the top of the fashion industry while also...

55% less funding for healthtech businesses in 2022, according to the Tracxn report.

According to research published on Wednesday by market intelligence platform Tracxn, India's overall funding for healthtech startups fell by 55 percent from $3.2 billion in 2021 to $1.4 billion in 2022.

The loss in healthtech funding was primarily attributable to a 75% decrease in l...

K-pop stars are taking over the fashion business as brand ambassadors.

Instead of taking the world by storm with their music, K-pop singers are now taking over fashion as luxury brand ambassadors, and we can't get enough of them. From Louis Vuitton choosing BTS as its worldwide brand ambassador to fan-favorite girl-group Blackpink collaborating with iconic label...

French tech startups are bullish despite the country's sluggish economy and constant barrage of cyberattacks.

French startups are confident in their future despite the present economic climate, job losses in the technology industry, and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study reveals. Study findings from EY and France Digitale, published on Tuesday, show that nearly 40% of French start-up CEOs a...

After filing the necessary paperwork, SpaceX will launch Star link in South Korea.

Yonhap said on Friday that sources confirmed that Elon Musk's SpaceX had submitted the necessary paperwork to the South Korean government in order to legally offer its satellite-based internet service Star link within the country. The proposal was reportedly filed with South Korea's Minis...

Thin drama about the fashion industry starring Chae Soo-bin and Minho (The Fabulous) that may use some alterations

Chae Soo-bin and Minho of the K-pop boy band Shinee star in the blazing The Fabulous, a young professional drama where high fashion and high jinks mix. This new Netflix original series follows in the footsteps of Sex and the City, another show known for its emphasis on hedonism and materialism du...

In spite of economic gloom and cyber threats, French start-ups are hopeful about the future

French start-ups are confident in their future despite the current economic climate, job cuts in the technology industry, and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study reveals. A report by EY and France Digitale, published on Tuesday, found that over 40% of French start-up CEOs expect thei...

When it comes to the international runway scene, Indian beauty Avanti Nagrath is on the fast track to stardom

Envision yourself as a young, aspiring model from Delhi, arriving in Milan for the very first time. You may be a little lost as you make your way through the vast, luxurious Versace offices. You've just beaten off seventy other aspiring models and been given the green light from five gatekeep...

"Horrible" year off to start for German industry

German industrial orders dropped more than expected in January due to weaker overseas demand, signaling that Europe's largest economy may slow down in the coming months. Commentators cautioned against drawing too many conclusions from a single month's data, as factory closures over the ho...

How the French balcony stars kept spirits up despite the coronavirus quarantine

Every night at 7 o'clock, tenor Stephane Senechal of Paris's 9th arrondissement throws open his window and belts out an aria. To quote him directly from an AFP interview: "When I see the grin that I bring each evening with my song, that brings me enormous pleasure." Every moment...

How the French balcony stars kept spirits up despite the coronavirus quarantine

Every night at 7 o'clock, tenor Stephane Senechal of Paris's 9th arrondissement throws open his window and belts out an aria. To quote him directly from an AFP interview: "When I see the grin that I bring each evening with my song, that brings me enormous pleasure." Every moment...

Advancement in automotive technology off to a good start

Technologies associated with automobiles, information technology, and environmental and climatic technology are all likely to feature prominently among the top technologies of the future. Pharmaceutical manufacturing technologies are also relevant. Hybrid electric vehicles, batteries, electric tr...

When it comes to corporate startups, judges at the CSS Awards chose LG Electronics.

At the sixth annual Corporate Startup Starts Awards, LG Electronics was recognised as one of the most active businesses working with startups and given an award for its successful collaboration practises in East Asia.

LG Electronics said on Sunday that it has been recognised as an East ...

Korea had a strong start to the World Cup

Korea began its 10th World Cup with a 0-0 draw against Uruguay on Thursday at Qatar's Education City Stadium.

Following dramatic victories by Asian rivals Saudi Arabia over Argentina and Japan over Germany earlier in the week, there was considerable pressure on Korea to do the same....

South Korea disputes the international tribunal's directive to pay Lone Star

In a ten-year shareholders dispute arbitration, the government was ordered to pay Lone Star Funds, but South Korea stated they won’t be accepting this rule.

Justice Minister stated in a news conference that the government "maintains that it was fair and equitable in its admin...

Thailand's Tech-Savvy Startup Leader

On Tuesday, the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of Thai Startup, Mickey Srisavat, gave an interview to the press in which he discussed his lofty goals and objectives for the company over the course of the next two years. He noted that while Thailand is internationally regarded for its dig...

Regional Thai Startup Competition

Thailand has accelerated its growth over the course of the last few years in accordance with the national policy on digital development for the country's economy and society. This has been accomplished in a manner that is consistent with the national goal for the development of digital techno...

No good reason for the UK to rejoin the EU, according to Labour leader Starmer

The UK "will not go back into the EU" under a Labour administration, Starmer said in a speech criticising the administration's handling of Brexit.

To "move on debates from the past" and work toward "making Brexit succeed," the Labour leader said.