https://www.scmp.com/rss/519795/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Francesca Fearon Francesca Fearon In September, Annoushka Ducas visited Hong Kong to reconnect with her team and clients at her Mandarin Oriental boutique and showcase her new Knuckle Silver collection, an evolution of her original yellow gold Knuckle collection launched in 2023. In a full-circle moment, this is the first time that she has worked in silver since she sold the Links of London business that she co-founded in 1990 – Ducas came up with the brand’s first line while living in Hong Kong. She launched her eponymous brand... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3345726/chain-jewellery-bold-links-making-starry-comeback-both-silver-and-gold?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3345726/chain-jewellery-bold-links-making-starry-comeback-both-silver-and-gold?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 08 Mar 2026 22:00:12 +0000 Tribune News Service Tribune News Service Satan owns a Bernedoodle. A great big fluffy one that likes to sit in Satan’s lap. That’s if by “Satan” you mean Kristin Cabot, aka the woman from the Coldplay kiss cam scandal, who just gave her first interview about the ever-so-brief moment in mid-July that entertained the internet – and trashed her life completely. The video was an instant classic for those attending the concert: “Ohhh, look at these two,” singer Chris Martin said as the band’s kiss cam spotlighted her wrapped in the arms of... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3337134/coldplay-kiss-cam-woman-tells-her-side-viral-scandal?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3337134/coldplay-kiss-cam-woman-tells-her-side-viral-scandal?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:00:09 +0000 Cheryl Arcibal Cheryl Arcibal The 50,000-seat Kai Tak Stadium is transforming Hong Kong into a major sports and events destination, as it drives repeat tourism, supports retailers and helps prop up the city’s retail property landlords, according to experts. It served as the venue for British rock band Coldplay’s four-night concert in April and K-pop girl group Twice’s first-ever shows in the city earlier this month. A three-night gig by K-pop sensation Blackpink will also be held there next month. The stadium had been ranked... https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3336788/hong-kongs-kai-tak-stadium-lifts-citys-status-major-sports-and-entertainment-venue?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3336788/hong-kongs-kai-tak-stadium-lifts-citys-status-major-sports-and-entertainment-venue?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 17 Dec 2025 10:30:08 +0000 Lauren James Lauren James A stumble on a step, a Yorkshire-lilted “ohh noh”, and world-famous Jarvis Cocker clatters down the stairs from The Listening Room. The frontman of 1990s Britpop phenom Pulp is mostly OK, but will headline Clockenflap the following evening a little less snake-hipped than usual, after breaking two ribs in this innocent attempt at returning to ground level after shopping for records. Rob Deal, the owner of the Tsim Sha Tsui emporium where Cocker, then pushing 60, had been browsing before his 2023... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/passions/article/3330450/how-did-jarvis-cockers-trip-hong-kong-record-shop-boost-vinyl-revival?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/passions/article/3330450/how-did-jarvis-cockers-trip-hong-kong-record-shop-boost-vinyl-revival?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 29 Oct 2025 07:15:08 +0000 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren In fashion’s shifting vocabulary, “quiet luxury” has emerged as a shorthand for refinement without ostentation, the idea that true elegance lies not in conspicuous logos, but in the subtler pleasures of cut, texture and ease. Though the term has gained popularity in recent years – fuelled by TikTok virality and the success of the HBO phenomenon Succession – certain Italian labels were fluent in this language long before it entered the mainstream. Beyond giants such as Loro Piana, Zegna and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3329902/roots-italian-quiet-luxury-aspesi-fedeli-and-barena?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3329902/roots-italian-quiet-luxury-aspesi-fedeli-and-barena?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 22 Oct 2025 21:00:09 +0000 Tribune News Service Tribune News Service Kristin Cabot, the woman seen cuddling with former Astronomer CEO Andy Byron during a Coldplay concert, has now filed for divorce. Cabot filed the petition in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, on August 13, according to court documents obtained by NBC News. This comes one month after Cabot, who also worked for Astronomer, stepped down from her role as the company’s head of human resources. “I can confirm that Kristin Cabot is no longer with Astronomer,” a representative told NBC in July. “She has... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3324807/ex-astronomer-hr-executive-files-divorce-after-coldplay-kiss-cam-scandal?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3324807/ex-astronomer-hr-executive-files-divorce-after-coldplay-kiss-cam-scandal?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 08 Sep 2025 23:55:53 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre Just days before the release of the much-anticipated Gwyneth: The Biography by Amy Odell, the book’s subject, actress and entrepreneur Gwyneth Paltrow, inserted herself into one of the most viral stories of the summer. In a video posted to Astronomer’s social media accounts, Paltrow announced her new role as the company’s “temporary spokesperson”. The AI company has been in the news since an affair between its CEO and its head of HR was uncovered through a kiss cam at a Coldplay concert in... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3319957/why-we-remain-magnetically-attracted-gwyneth-paltrow-her-biographer?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3319957/why-we-remain-magnetically-attracted-gwyneth-paltrow-her-biographer?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 29 Jul 2025 06:56:23 +0000 Associated Press Associated Press Astronomer – the company whose CEO resigned after being caught on a KissCam at a Coldplay rock concert embracing a woman who was not his wife – is trying to move on from the drama with someone who knows the band pretty well. Actress Gwyneth Paltrow, who was married to Coldplay’s frontman Chris Martin for 13 years, announced on Friday on social media that she has been hired by Astronomer as a spokeswoman. Astronomer, a tech company based in New York, found itself in an uncomfortable spotlight... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3319717/firm-coldplay-drama-hires-chris-martins-ex-wife-gwyneth-paltrow-answer-questions?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3319717/firm-coldplay-drama-hires-chris-martins-ex-wife-gwyneth-paltrow-answer-questions?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 26 Jul 2025 17:41:35 +0000 Agence France-Presse Agence France-Presse The CEO of an American tech company resigned Saturday after a video of him embracing an alleged colleague at a Coldplay concert went viral and fuelled relentless memes. “Our leaders are expected to set the standard in both conduct and accountability, and recently, that standard was not met,” New York-based Astronomer said in a statement shared on LinkedIn. “Andy Byron has tendered his resignation,” the firm said, after previously launching an investigation. During a Coldplay concert in... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3318883/us-tech-ceo-viral-coldplay-concert-video-resigns?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3318883/us-tech-ceo-viral-coldplay-concert-video-resigns?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 19 Jul 2025 23:06:00 +0000 Associated Press Associated Press It started out as a routine bit of fun at a Coldplay concert: lead singer Chris Martin asked the cameras to scan the crowd for his “Jumbotron Song”, when he sings a few lines about the people the camera lands on. At a concert at Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts on Wednesday, a man wearing a birthday sash was up first. Two people in banana costumes were highlighted. But in between, something else ensued. For several seconds, a couple was shown on the big screen. They were cuddling and smiling,... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3318832/coldplays-jumbotron-captures-what-exactly-internet-has-its-theories?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3318832/coldplays-jumbotron-captures-what-exactly-internet-has-its-theories?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 18 Jul 2025 23:52:28 +0000 Cherry Liu Cherry Liu At just 19 years old, Grace Bowers took centre stage at February’s Grammy Awards, delivering a stunning guitar performance of “All My Love” alongside Coldplay’s Chris Martin during the show’s In Memoriam tribute segment. Surprisingly, Bowers had no idea she would be playing until just days before the ceremony. During a red carpet interview with Today, she explained, “Three days ago, I got a text from (musician) Jimmy Jam … and he’s like, ‘This artist needs a guitar player for a show.’ And I’m... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3318565/who-grace-bowers-19-year-old-guitar-prodigy-inspired-slash-and-bb-king-performed-coldplays-chris?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3318565/who-grace-bowers-19-year-old-guitar-prodigy-inspired-slash-and-bb-king-performed-coldplays-chris?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 17 Jul 2025 10:00:14 +0000 The music industry has undergone quite the transformation in the two decades since the internet revolutionised the way we consume its product. In a streaming world, artists are less able than ever to rely simply on album sales to make them wealthy, no matter how popular their beats may be. Instead, the industry’s big bucks are increasingly found in concerts and tours, which are becoming ever more lucrative. While touring is certainly no new concept, it’s worth noting that the 10 highest-grossing... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3306919/10-highest-grossing-concert-tours-all-time-ranked-taylor-swift-and-beyonce-rolling-stones-ed-sheeran?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3306919/10-highest-grossing-concert-tours-all-time-ranked-taylor-swift-and-beyonce-rolling-stones-ed-sheeran?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 17 Apr 2025 20:00:08 +0000 Harvey Kong Harvey Kong Hong Kong’s consumer watchdog has received more than 100 complaints from concertgoers over obstructed views at Coldplay’s recent shows in the city. The Consumer Council said the number of complaints related to blocked views at the four-night concert series reached 114 by 5pm on Wednesday. Gilly Wong Fung-han, the organisation’s chief executive, said the cost of the tickets involved in the complaints was typically HK$2,099 (US$270) per person, with the complainants largely falling into two... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3306822/coldplay-hong-kong-watchdog-receives-114-complaints-over-blocked-views?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3306822/coldplay-hong-kong-watchdog-receives-114-complaints-over-blocked-views?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 16 Apr 2025 17:02:12 +0000 Connor Mycroft Connor Mycroft Coldplay’s frontman has shared tips for fighting depression and thanked fans in Hong Kong, following the British band’s four-night run of sold-out concerts last week. In a two-minute video posted on the band’s social media accounts, lead singer Chris Martin is seen sitting on the ground with his legs crossed on the boardwalk near Victoria Harbour, with the city’s lights illuminating the background. “I wanted to make a video because we haven’t done it in a long time, and firstly to say thank you... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3306565/coldplays-chris-martin-shares-tips-fighting-depression-thanks-hong-kong-fans?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3306565/coldplays-chris-martin-shares-tips-fighting-depression-thanks-hong-kong-fans?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 15 Apr 2025 06:41:05 +0000 Opening for Coldplay in Hong Kong, Cantopop sensation and Collar member Marf Yau took to the stage at Kai Tak Stadium on April 8 in a head-to-toe Fendi ensemble. Known for her edgy fashion sense, Yau performed her latest single “To’pA’ti” wearing a cream knit crop top paired with high-waisted shorts bearing the brand’s signature motif. The outfit was completed with a white coat embellished with sequins from Fendi’s women’s spring/summer 2025 collection. Later in the night, Yau joined Coldplay... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3305852/cantopop-singer-marf-yau-wows-fendi-opening-coldplay-kai-tak-stadium-hong-kong-her-cantonese-verse?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3305852/cantopop-singer-marf-yau-wows-fendi-opening-coldplay-kai-tak-stadium-hong-kong-her-cantonese-verse?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 09 Apr 2025 09:32:49 +0000 Lo Hoi-ying,Sammy Heung Lo Hoi-ying,Sammy Heung This rolling story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. New users who download our updated app get a seven-day free trial. British band Coldplay kicked off its concert series at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park on Tuesday, while police arrested five people over ticket scalping outside the venue. Residents, mainland Chinese visitors and fans from overseas headed to the park’s main stadium earlier in the... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3305696/coldplay-hong-kong-fans-flock-kai-tak-stadium-much-awaited-concert?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3305696/coldplay-hong-kong-fans-flock-kai-tak-stadium-much-awaited-concert?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 08 Apr 2025 10:40:24 +0000 Lo Hoi-ying Lo Hoi-ying Fans heading to Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Stadium for British rock band Coldplay’s coming concerts can bring in certain types of bottles, unlike previous practice, but are banned from carrying signs, the organiser has said. Live Nation said fans attending the shows would be allowed to have plastic or silicone reusable bottles, or cups inside, but they must be empty and have a maximum capacity of 600 millilitres (20.3 fluid ounces). Kai Tak Sports Park on Monday clarified that these bottles must also... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3305451/bottle-ban-kai-tak-stadium-reversed-ahead-coldplay-shows-signs-still-no-go?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3305451/bottle-ban-kai-tak-stadium-reversed-ahead-coldplay-shows-signs-still-no-go?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 07 Apr 2025 03:58:55 +0000 Oscar Liu Oscar Liu Hong Kong is expanding transport services, including introducing two new cross-border buses, to prepare for a series of highly anticipated concerts by British rock band Coldplay later this week. Transport authorities said on Sunday that the two cross-border buses would launch on Tuesday. The band will perform at Kai Tak Stadium starting from the same day and wrapping up on Saturday. Authorities will also operate a bus route, SP12, for concertgoers travelling between the venue and the Lok Ma... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3305395/hong-kong-expand-transport-services-coldplay-shows-kai-tak-stadium?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3305395/hong-kong-expand-transport-services-coldplay-shows-kai-tak-stadium?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 06 Apr 2025 08:43:29 +0000 Wynna Wong Wynna Wong Hong Kong’s tourism chief has floated a proposal for electronic passes at mega-events and pledged to lead a reform of the local ticketing system, starting with a review of Cityline’s operations after the firm’s recent mix-ups. In an exclusive interview with the Post, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui expressed her dissatisfaction with Cityline after earlier controversies involving ComplexCon and Coldplay concert tickets. “I’m obviously disappointed … I still don’t... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3304134/hong-kong-tourism-minister-floats-e-ticketing-idea-after-mix-ups-mega-events?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3304134/hong-kong-tourism-minister-floats-e-ticketing-idea-after-mix-ups-mega-events?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 28 Mar 2025 03:30:30 +0000 Xinyi Wu,Wynna Wong Xinyi Wu,Wynna Wong Hong Kong’s tourism chief has demanded Cityline provide an apology and explain how tickets for next month’s concerts by British rock band Coldplay were printed with the wrong information, angering fans who must now exchange them. Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui said on Monday that Cityline “must be the one to explain the incident”, as it was solely responsible for the distribution of the tickets. “Cityline must explain to the public in a timely manner how they will... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3303615/its-mess-coldplay-fans-hong-kong-vent-about-hassle-over-misprinted-tickets?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3303615/its-mess-coldplay-fans-hong-kong-vent-about-hassle-over-misprinted-tickets?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Mar 2025 08:30:17 +0000 Jiang Chuqin Jiang Chuqin The number of complaints to Hong Kong’s consumer watchdog over misprinted Coldplay concert tickets has risen to 25, despite the company involved vowing to refund its handling fees and expand support services to two locations in mainland China. The watchdog said on Sunday it would urge Cityline to arrange an exchange service as soon as possible to “protect the rights and interests of affected consumers”, and encouraged affected fans to file complaints either online or by phone. Cityline said on... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3303507/coldplay-ticketing-errors-number-complaints-hong-kong-watchdog-reaches-25?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3303507/coldplay-ticketing-errors-number-complaints-hong-kong-watchdog-reaches-25?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 23 Mar 2025 07:11:43 +0000 1. Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk or Mark Zuckerberg - who is No 1 in the US$100 billion-plus club? Ranking the world’s richest titans of 2024 Discover the world’s wealthiest individuals, from Musk and Bezos to Bill Gates and Warren Buffett, as we rank the 15 top billionaires each with a net worth exceeding US$100 billion and explore the sources of their fortunes. 2. Discover the wealth of the world’s richest lawyers, from Nicole Shanahan and Sergey Brin to Bill Neukom and Jerry Reinsdorf Meet the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/article/3284793/meet-richest-people-world-elon-musk-heidi-klum-bill-gates-miranda-kerr?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/article/3284793/meet-richest-people-world-elon-musk-heidi-klum-bill-gates-miranda-kerr?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 01 Nov 2024 11:00:19 +0000 Feel strongly about these letters, or any other aspects of the news? Share your views by emailing us your Letter to the Editor at letters@scmp.com or filling in this Google form. Submissions should not exceed 400 words, and must include your full name and address, plus a phone number for verification If the coming Coldplay concerts at the new Kai Tak stadium are intended to herald the arrival of true mega events in Hong Kong, the ticketing fiasco that many residents endured left us feeling more... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3282880/do-hongkongers-matter-mega-event-plans-coldplay-ticket-woes-suggest-not?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3282880/do-hongkongers-matter-mega-event-plans-coldplay-ticket-woes-suggest-not?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 21 Oct 2024 03:30:08 +0000 Feel strongly about these letters, or any other aspects of the news? Share your views by emailing us your Letter to the Editor at letters@scmp.com or filling in this Google form. Submissions should not exceed 400 words, and must include your full name and address, plus a phone number for verification Azerbaijan recently marked its first State Sovereignty Day, commemorating its full control over the Nagorno-Karabakh region after its troops recaptured it from Armenian separatists, leading to an... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3282039/be-warned-pain-war-lingers-long-after-fighting-ends?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3282039/be-warned-pain-war-lingers-long-after-fighting-ends?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 14 Oct 2024 03:30:09 +0000 Ambrose Li Ambrose Li Tickets for British rock band Coldplay’s coming concerts in Hong Kong were sold out within 90 minutes of the opening of general sales, with the most expensive HK$6,599 (US$849) option for one of the shows snapped up almost immediately. A Post reporter who visited ticket booking platform Cityline at 10am when sales opened gained access to purchasing options only after a few minutes. However, most dates and price categories were listed as “limited” or indicated that there was temporarily “no... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3281799/coldplays-hong-kong-shows-sell-out-within-90-minutes-including-new-hk6599-ticket?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3281799/coldplays-hong-kong-shows-sell-out-within-90-minutes-including-new-hk6599-ticket?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 10 Oct 2024 03:40:47 +0000 Fans of British rock band Coldplay scrambled to secure seats for the act’s coming shows in Hong Kong on the second day of sales, with tickets on a partner travel platform sold out in just 10 minutes. Overseas customers were expected to account for most of Tuesday’s ticket sales, which began at 10am, as the concert passes had to be bought in pairs and as part of a package including one- or two-night hotel stays. A check by the Post found there were about 1,500 users in travel platform Klook’s... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3281486/travel-package-tickets-coldplays-hong-kong-shows-snapped-klook-within-10-minutes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3281486/travel-package-tickets-coldplays-hong-kong-shows-snapped-klook-within-10-minutes?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 08 Oct 2024 04:44:18 +0000 Hongkongers vying for a chance to see British rock band Coldplay next year will have to pay between HK$399 and HK$2,099 (US$51 and US$270) to secure their tickets. Local promoter Live Nation announced the details for the three April shows on Thursday, with the cheapest tickets costing HK$399 for seats at the back of the soon-to-open Kai Tak stadium. Tickets for other seated areas will cost HK$699, HK$999, HK$1,299, HK$1,699 and HK$2,099. Fans hoping for tickets for the standing area near the... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3280917/tickets-coldplays-hong-kong-concerts-go-sale-hk399-hk2099-next-week?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3280917/tickets-coldplays-hong-kong-concerts-go-sale-hk399-hk2099-next-week?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 03 Oct 2024 06:30:26 +0000 Harvey Kong Harvey Kong Hong Kong has made effective crowd management a top priority at a soon-to-open, 50,000-seat mega stadium ahead of Coldplay’s arrival next year, the city’s No 2 official has said, pledging the venue will hold trial runs before its opening. Chief Secretary Eric Chan Kwok-ki said on Saturday that conducting test runs would allow stakeholders to familiarise themselves with entering and exiting procedures at the venue at Kai Tak Sports Park. “Being able to disperse a crowd at Kai Tak Sports Park... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3279419/crowd-control-hong-kongs-coldplay-concerts-kai-tak-stadium-top-priority-official?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3279419/crowd-control-hong-kongs-coldplay-concerts-kai-tak-stadium-top-priority-official?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 21 Sep 2024 04:38:37 +0000 Harvey Kong Harvey Kong Hong Kong tourism veterans are already thinking up holiday packages to capitalise on Coldplay’s concert series early next year, lawmakers have said, while warning that the local transport network may not be up to the task of handling the anticipated crowds. The British rock band said on Thursday that it would perform at the soon-to-open, 50,000-seat mega stadium at Kai Tak Sports Park on April 9, 11 and 12. The announcement confirmed an earlier exclusive report by the Post, with the shows... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3279253/hong-kongs-transport-network-ready-coldplays-arrival-lawmakers-raise-concerns?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3279253/hong-kongs-transport-network-ready-coldplays-arrival-lawmakers-raise-concerns?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 20 Sep 2024 04:54:49 +0000 At Singapore’s renowned Gardens by the Bay, 24-year-old Sun Shiqi reflected on her decision to travel abroad for the first time, citing the city state’s visa-free entry for Chinese nationals as a major draw. “I just had to show my passport when I crossed the border,” the fresh university graduate told This Week in Asia, describing her seamless four-day trip with a friend. Since February, Chinese travellers have enjoyed visa-free access to Singapore, reciprocated by a 30-day pass for Singaporeans... https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3278460/southeast-asias-visa-free-travel-magnet-tourists-and-trouble?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3278460/southeast-asias-visa-free-travel-magnet-tourists-and-trouble?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 14 Sep 2024 01:00:09 +0000 Ng Kang-chung,Danny Mok Ng Kang-chung,Danny Mok Hong Kong’s new flag stadium, Kai Tak Sports Park, will open next March, the city’s sports minister has vowed, while revealing the government will consider buying broadcasting rights again for the next Olympic Games. Kevin Yeung Yun-hung, secretary for culture, sports and tourism, said in an televised interview on Monday that the park, which includes a 50,000-seat main stadium, would open next March, following the completion of its main structures and facilities by the end of this year. Operated... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3277839/hong-kongs-kai-tak-sports-park-open-march-minister-vows?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3277839/hong-kongs-kai-tak-sports-park-open-march-minister-vows?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 09 Sep 2024 15:42:30 +0000 Hong Kong will have hosted 21 sports events in 2024 that have “M” Mark status – meaning they were eligible for government funding – ranging from the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon to the World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships. In September, Formula One will descend on Singapore for its iconic nighttime Grand Prix, while this week Macau hosts the world’s best table tennis stars for the world championships before UFC fighters come to town in November. But as Hong Kong continues to focus on... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3277785/are-hong-kongs-sporting-events-really-mega-or-niche-occasions-lack-mass-appeal?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3277785/are-hong-kongs-sporting-events-really-mega-or-niche-occasions-lack-mass-appeal?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 09 Sep 2024 09:30:11 +0000 A growing awareness in the West of the importance of cultural representation is finally resulting in greater diversity in the entertainment industry. In May, New York-based Average Socialite hosted its second Annual Filipino Forces Feast & Fiesta in LA, in honour of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. In attendance were E! News host Erin Lim, YouTuber Nava Rose and Dancing with the Stars winner Cheryl Burke. For a long time, aspiring actors might have chosen to... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3277466/5-celebs-you-didnt-know-were-filipino-bruno-mars-olivia-rodrigo?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3277466/5-celebs-you-didnt-know-were-filipino-bruno-mars-olivia-rodrigo?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 08 Sep 2024 20:00:16 +0000 Hong Kong’s finance minister has said the soon-to-be-opened Kai Tak Sports Park should be more than just a “collection of facilities” and serve as a vibrant cultural “theatre” that connects people and creates opportunities. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po delivered a keynote address at the South China Morning Post’s Hong Kong Sports Economy and Tourism Summit on Friday, saying sporting events could be linked with other large-scale conventions and tourism attractions to entice visitors. “We... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3277459/hong-kongs-kai-tak-sports-park-cultural-asset-promoting-tourism-paul-chan?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3277459/hong-kongs-kai-tak-sports-park-cultural-asset-promoting-tourism-paul-chan?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 06 Sep 2024 06:45:19 +0000 We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Hong Kong’s Cathay grounds A350 fleet, axes 48 flights due to engine problem Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways has grounded its entire fleet of A350 aircraft for inspection after discovering what it called the... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3277279/cathays-a350-planes-death-jane-wu-yagi-shuts-down-hong-kong-7-highlights?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3277279/cathays-a350-planes-death-jane-wu-yagi-shuts-down-hong-kong-7-highlights?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 06 Sep 2024 04:47:02 +0000 Apparently there was a storm kicking around out there somewhere, not that you’d have known it here at Ocean Park, where the movers and shakers from the worlds of sport, business and politics gathered to discuss Hong Kong’s future as Asia’s events capital. Representatives from Formula One, LIV Golf, Hong Kong rugby and the Jockey Club were all on hand at the Sports Economy and Tourism Summit to thrash out ideas on how the city can harness global trends to map out a road to making it the place for... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3277400/movers-and-shakers-discuss-sport-tourism-and-hong-kongs-future-asias-events-capital?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3277400/movers-and-shakers-discuss-sport-tourism-and-hong-kongs-future-asias-events-capital?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 06 Sep 2024 00:46:56 +0000 Wynna Wong Wynna Wong On a recent Sunday in Hong Kong, a corner of the harbourfront in Central was bustling with people dancing to music as they sipped European wines and laughed, lights twinkling overhead and the smoky aroma of grilled fish filling the air. They were attending the city’s first Sardine Festival, a celebration of Portuguese cuisine and culture, which organisers said attracted more than 6,000 people who ate and drank their way through more than 5,000 sardines, 2,000 bottles of wine, 7,000 beers and a... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3277228/why-hong-kongs-mega-events-seem-so-small-and-how-bring-back-wow-factor?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3277228/why-hong-kongs-mega-events-seem-so-small-and-how-bring-back-wow-factor?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 04 Sep 2024 23:30:08 +0000 It is just a matter of months before the next Hong Kong Sevens brings together thousands of rugby fans from far and wide to enjoy three days of world-class competition. In any given year, there would be little cause for concern about preparations for the event. But this is not just any year. The 2025 Sevens are due to take place at a new stadium in Kai Tak. It is imperative that the venue is ready to handle the crowds from rugby and other events. With the clock ticking down, Chief Executive John... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/article/3277220/hong-kongs-reputation-rests-kai-tak-stadium-meeting-its-deadline?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/article/3277220/hong-kongs-reputation-rests-kai-tak-stadium-meeting-its-deadline?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 04 Sep 2024 22:30:08 +0000 Lo Hoi-ying Lo Hoi-ying British rock band Coldplay is among the first musical acts lined up to play at the soon-to-open mega stadium in Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park, with ticket sales expected to launch around the start of 2025. Sources earlier told the Post the band behind hits such as “Fix You”, “Yellow” and “Viva La Vida” will perform early next year at the site’s main stadium, which boasts 50,000 seats and can operate at a maximum capacity of 65,000 people. The Post digs through the archives to look at past... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3277219/coldplays-return-hong-kong-sparks-joy-post-looks-past-visits-global-stars?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3277219/coldplays-return-hong-kong-sparks-joy-post-looks-past-visits-global-stars?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 04 Sep 2024 13:17:00 +0000 Wynna Wong Wynna Wong Hong Kong must ride the momentum of a coming Coldplay concert and invite more international acts such English rock band Oasis to drum up the launch of the city’s new stadium, but transport issues must be identified and sorted with trial runs before hosting global acts, a lawmaker has said. Lawmaker Michael Tien Puk-sun said on Wednesday the government should continue to woo popular live performers with star power, singling out the British band as an example and requesting that authorities... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3277216/after-coldplay-hong-kong-should-woo-other-big-acts-oasis-eason-chan-stadium-launch?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3277216/after-coldplay-hong-kong-should-woo-other-big-acts-oasis-eason-chan-stadium-launch?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 04 Sep 2024 12:52:23 +0000 Wynna Wong,Denise Tsang Wynna Wong,Denise Tsang Coldplay are set to perform in Hong Kong early next year, with the British rock band to be among the first to play at the soon-to-open, 50,000-seat mega stadium at Kai Tak Sports Park, the Post has learned. Two separate sources told the Post on Tuesday that ticket sales would launch around the start of 2025. The concert series is one of the first major events lined up for the stadium, which is part of a HK$30 billion (US$3.8 billion) project expected to open during the first quarter next... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3277002/coldplay-perform-hong-kongs-soon-open-kai-tak-stadium-early-next-year-source?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3277002/coldplay-perform-hong-kongs-soon-open-kai-tak-stadium-early-next-year-source?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 03 Sep 2024 08:46:47 +0000 At the end of June, Coldplay electrified Glastonbury by bringing Palestinian-Chilean singer Elyanna on stage. The performance marked Coldplay’s record-breaking fifth headline show at the festival, and the group used the opportunity to deliver a powerful message. Elyanna joined Coldplay on stage for an impressive set, bringing her unique style that blends Arabic music with Latin beats. She teamed up with Femi Kuti for Coldplay’s 2019 hit “Arabesque” and joined in on the band’s new track “We... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3275498/meet-elyanna-who-played-coldplay-glastonbury-palestinian-chilean-singer-performed-coachella-set?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3275498/meet-elyanna-who-played-coldplay-glastonbury-palestinian-chilean-singer-performed-coachella-set?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 22 Aug 2024 11:00:21 +0000 Faye Bradley Faye Bradley Rumour has it Tom Cruise may have a new woman in his life. View this post on Instagram A post shared by vc (@victoriacanal) The Hollywood actor recently invited Spanish-American singer Victoria Canal to visit him on the Oxfordshire set of Mission: Impossible 8 to watch him film for the day – which is “just not something he does for his random friends”, a crew member told British media. “When she turned up, there was much gossip: is she Tom’s new romantic... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3273331/who-tom-cruises-rumoured-new-girlfriend-victoria-canal-actor-invited-25-year-old-singer-set-mission?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3273331/who-tom-cruises-rumoured-new-girlfriend-victoria-canal-actor-invited-25-year-old-singer-set-mission?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 06 Aug 2024 10:00:15 +0000 Jean Iau Jean Iau When world-class aquatic athletes descend on Singapore next year for the so-called “World Cup of swimming”, some of them will be competing in a pool built in a car park in front of a shopping centre. While the initial plan was to hold the prestigious World Aquatics Championship (WAC) in Singapore’s 55,000-seat National Stadium, sources told This Week in Asia some swimming events had to be relocated as costs were underestimated in the initial bid. From July 11 to August 3 next year, Singapore... https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3270312/did-singapore-underestimate-costs-hosting-world-aquatics-championships?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3270312/did-singapore-underestimate-costs-hosting-world-aquatics-championships?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 13 Jul 2024 02:30:09 +0000 Lynn Farah Lynn Farah When Coldplay took to the Pyramid Stage on June 29 at Glastonbury, they made history as the only band in the world to ever headline the festival for a fifth time. Chris Martin and his indie rock bandmates also impressed crowds after they brought Michael J. Fox onto the stage with them. The actor played guitar with the group during the performance of their classic track “Fix You”. Coldplay is considered one of the most successful bands of all time, with more than 300 awards to its name, over... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3269586/5-richest-coldplay-members-2024-net-worths-ranked-chris-martin-guy-berryman?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3269586/5-richest-coldplay-members-2024-net-worths-ranked-chris-martin-guy-berryman?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 08 Jul 2024 09:00:19 +0000 Tennis star Eugenie Bouchard says that “Sundays are for yard work” … which she apparently does in swimwear. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Genie Bouchard (@geniebouchard) The 30-year-old Canadian tennis pro raised eyebrows this week after she posted a series of photos and videos of her hosing herself down and attempting to rake leaves in Miami, as reported by the New York Post. “Make that OnlyFans already,” wrote one user, whose comment got... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3269153/who-eugenie-bouchard-and-what-happened-her-tennis-career-pickleball-player-named-after-prince?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3269153/who-eugenie-bouchard-and-what-happened-her-tennis-career-pickleball-player-named-after-prince?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 04 Jul 2024 10:30:13 +0000 Jeremy Allen White and his ex-wife Addison Timlin were pictured together last week in Los Angeles as she dropped off their daughters Ezer and Dolores for Father’s Day, as reported by British media. The American actress, who filed for divorce from White in May 2023, held a phone to her ear as her ex picked up the children on June 15. The news comes ahead of Jeremy Allen White’s The Bear season three drop, with new episodes set to release later this month. Here’s what we know about White’s... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3267309/who-jeremy-allen-whites-ex-wife-addison-timlin-and-why-did-they-split-bear-actor-and-his-former?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3267309/who-jeremy-allen-whites-ex-wife-addison-timlin-and-why-did-they-split-bear-actor-and-his-former?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 20 Jun 2024 20:00:09 +0000 Hong Kong and Singapore face extensive retail leakage, with residents in Asia’s top financial hubs preferring to shop and dine across their borders – Shenzhen for Hongkongers and Johor Bahru for Singaporeans – where they get more bang for their buck. Analysts expect the trend to persist, calling it a “new normal” in the case of Hong Kong, and one that is going to become increasingly significant in Singapore. In the long-run, Hongkongers’ spending on the mainland is likely to pose more challenges... https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3263238/hong-kong-and-singapore-retail-fortunes-pick-lion-city-could-win-long-term?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3263238/hong-kong-and-singapore-retail-fortunes-pick-lion-city-could-win-long-term?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 19 May 2024 23:00:30 +0000 Pop music fans in Hong Kong have been dealt quite a few major blows this year. Big international acts like Rod Stewart, Taylor Swift, Coldplay and The 1975 all chose to skip the city as they tour the world. Most of those tours will instead visit Hong Kong’s neighbours, such as Japan, Singapore and Thailand. Meanwhile, critics have cited Hong Kong’s lack of a “suitable arena” and even Covid-19 restrictions (during the planning stages of these tours) as reasons it is being overlooked globally. But... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3262740/olivia-rodrigo-aespa-and-conan-gray-5-international-acts-coming-hong-kong-summer-2024?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3262740/olivia-rodrigo-aespa-and-conan-gray-5-international-acts-coming-hong-kong-summer-2024?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 15 May 2024 10:15:10 +0000 Dakota Johnson was spotted chilling with her brother Jesse last week while taking a break from filming her upcoming movie Materialists, which also stars Pedro Pascal and Chris Evans. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Just Jared (@justjared) The photos show the half siblings taking a leisurely stroll together on May 9 in New York City. The brother-and-sister duo sported similarly casual looks during the outing, both rocking caps, sunglasses and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3262655/meet-dakota-johnsons-supportive-older-brother-jesse-johnson-son-don-johnson-and-former-andy-warhol?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3262655/meet-dakota-johnsons-supportive-older-brother-jesse-johnson-son-don-johnson-and-former-andy-warhol?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 14 May 2024 11:00:21 +0000