Jung Kook made history as the first BTS member to win a solo Billboard Music Award. The K-pop superstar, beat his own bandmate Jimin's song 'Like Crazy' to win the brand-new prize, Top Global K-Pop Song, for 'Seven' featuring Latto. In a pre-recorded speech, he expressed difficulty in putting his gratitude into words, thanking ARMY and everyone who loves the song. Rapper Latto also thanked Jung Kook and expressed her gratitude to fans. The achievement adds to BTS's impressive record of 12 Billboard...

Emmett Shear has been named interim CEO of OpenAI, succeeding Sam Altman, who is set to join Microsoft. The move followed Altman's abrupt departure amid speculation over AI model safety concerns. Shear denied board ousting due to safety disputes and pledged to investigate Altman's firing. Altman, a founding co-chair, will lead a new research group at Microsoft. OpenAI, a key player in the AI boom, faces employee resignations and uncertainty. Microsoft, a major backer, had initially supported Altman's...

Portugal recently showcased its ability to run on renewable energy for an impressive six consecutive days, relying on wind, solar and hydropower. The success is attributed to Portugal's early commitment to renewables and a 2050 deadline for net-zero carbon emissions set in 2016. The nation's grid, which already phased out coal plants in 2022, aims to eliminate gas generation entirely by 2040. Portugal focuses on diversifying renewable resources, incorporating wind, water and solar power also aims...

The 2023 Billboard Music Awards saw Morgan Wallen as the night's top winner with 11 awards, while Taylor Swift followed closely with 10 wins. Notably, Swift and Drake tied as the winningest artists in Billboard Music Awards history. The diverse list of winners spanned various genres and categories, showcasing the industry's talent and achievements. Some highlights include SZA winning Top R&B Artist, Beyoncé taking Top R&B Female Artist and Bad Bunny earning Top Latin Artist. The Album...

Max Verstappen clinches his 18th win of the 2023 season in a chaotic race in Las Vegas, overcoming a collision and penalty. Pole-sitter Charles Leclerc loses the lead due to a Safety Car, but manages to snatch second place from Sergio Perez on the final lap. Verstappen's strategic pit stop under the Safety Car allows him to regain the lead and secure the victory.

Gigi Hadid has refuted rumors suggesting she disapproves of Taylor Swift's relationship with NFL star Travis Kelce. The speculation arose due to Hadid's absence from Kelce's games, leading to assumptions about her views on the swift development of Swift's romance. Hadid dismissed these claims in an Instagram comment, asserting her excitement and support for Swift, while also drawing parallels to similar gossip involving Selena Gomez.

Liam Payne recently filmed his comeback music video in Ireland, but the release of the song has been delayed to early 2024 due to his hospitalization in Italy in September for kidney pain. Despite concerns from his mother, Liam's girlfriend confirmed his recovery, and he is now planning to release the single in the first few months of the coming year. The delay in the release timeline is attributed to his health issues, but he is reported to be doing well now.

The Marvels, the latest superhero movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, had a disappointing opening weekend in North America, recording the lowest box office for any MCU film. Starring Brie Larson as Captain Marvel, the film earned $47 million in the US and Canada, falling below The Incredible Hulk's record. The production budget of $274.8 million adds to its financial challenges, despite earning $63 million internationally. Speculation on its poor performance includes factors like the actors'...

The ICC has unveiled the Class of 2023 for the Hall of Fame, including cricket icons Aravinda de Silva, Diana Edulji and Virender Sehwag. Chosen through a voting process, they become inductees 110, 111 and 112 respectively. The trio, celebrated for their remarkable contributions, will be honored in a special ceremony at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, during the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 semi-final on November 15. ICC CEO Geoff Allardice praised their significant impact on the sport.

Perrie Edwards is embracing her solo venture with a debut album, stepping out of her Little Mix comfort zone. Collaborating with a diverse group of 11 producers and songwriters, including familiar faces and new talents, she's determined to deliver top-notch music for her fans. Perrie acknowledges the challenge of finding confidence without her former bandmates and shares the excitement of breaking free from her studio security blanket. Despite initial doubts about her writing abilities, she's committed...