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Bryn Terfel, the bass-baritone. Photo: Rolex/Elisa Haberer
Art

A legendary opera singer on playing the ‘bad boy’ on stage

Bryn Terfel’s journey as one of opera’s most commanding voices, from singing at King Charles’ coronation to Verbier Festival’s inaugural China edition.

The Philippines

Filipino singer’s Golden Buzzer win stokes #SEAblings’ Southeast Asian pride

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Fame and celebrity

Taylor Swift sued for trademark infringement over Life of a Showgirl album title

Social media

Meet Kizuna AI, the virtual YouTuber and idol selling out venues

Created in 2016, Kizuna AI is among the first modern VTubers and has more than 3 million followers on YouTube.

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Virtual YouTuber Kizuna AI performs at a concert in Tokyo, Japan, in September 2025. Photo: Kyodo
Hong Kong celebrities and icons

Profile | How Leslie Cheung broke all the rules to become a Hong Kong superstar

The music and cinema legend’s artistry, vulnerability and defiance in a conservative Asian society forever reshaped Hong Kong pop culture.

Crime

Woman pleads not guilty to attempted murder of singer Rihanna

Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, from Florida, allegedly fired about 20 rounds at Rihanna’s Los Angeles home on March 8.

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South Korea

‘A shame’: why Jin was left off official credits for BTS’ latest album

The K-pop band cited scheduling conflicts, saying the star ‘kept touring’, but fans aren’t buying the explanation.

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BTS member Jin in a scene from the 2026 Netflix documentary BTS: The Return. Photo: AP
Seoul

Video | Low BTS concert turnout causes slide in agency shares

The heavily secured Gwanghwamun Square performance drew 104,000 fans – less than half the turnout police expected.

South Korea

BTS’ South Korea comeback crowd disappoints, triggering stock sell-off

The reunion concert drew 104,000 fans – less than half the 260,000 police had expected.

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Hong Kong society

1,200 musicians set Guinness World Record at sheng concert in Hong Kong

‘Endless Sheng, Thousand Reeds in Harmony’ marathon features players of all ages performing with the sheng, bagpipes and harmonica.

The Sheng and Reeds Marathon and Outdoor Evening Concert featured more than 1,200 musicians. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong society

Labubu, Blackpink’s Jennie draw thousands to ComplexCon in Hong Kong

‘Our city’s distinctive arts and culture DNA makes it the perfect home for this global convergence of style, trainers, music,’ tourism chief Rosanna Law says.

A Labubu sculpture on display at ComplexCon Hong Kong. Photo: Edmond So
Seoul

Video | Seoul prepares for BTS comeback at historic square

South Korean authorities prepare for BTS members to perform in first concert together in three years.

What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, March 20-22

A pop culture expo, a celebration of Indian heritage and food, and a street art festival are among our picks for this weekend in Hong Kong.

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United States

US rapper Afroman celebrates after court protects his right to mock police

The rapper had used home security footage in his music videos to take aim at their raid of his house in 2022.

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Afroman, whose real name is Joseph Foreman, attends the 2019 Daytime Beauty Awards in Los Angeles. Photo: Getty Images/TNS)
K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop

A KPop Demon Hunters world tour? It could be happening

You, too, could help seal the Honmoon if the world tour goes ahead – though Netflix is yet to decide who would perform or where it would go.

A still from KPop Demon Hunters. Netflix is negotiating with concert promoters to stage a live show featuring performances of the songs from the film. Photo: Netflix
Seoul

Video | KPop Demon Hunters turns park into fan pilgrimage site

The film’s double Oscar win draws international fans journeying to this iconic spot.

Shenzhen

Nicholas Tse, EXO among top music and art events coming up in Greater Bay Area

Jane Zhang concert, Art Week Shenzhen and French musical Don Juan also coming to Shenzhen, Macau and Guangzhou in March, April and May 2026.

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LGBTQ

DJ lessons for all? How Hong Kong’s Moth Foundation has finger on the pulse

Moth Foundation’s new Sai Ying Pun space plays host to a DJ school that will bring people together in Hong Kong, no matter who they are.

Members of the Moth team pose for a photo in the DJ booth at the foundation’s new Sai Ying Pun space, which offers DJ courses and is a vibrant hub for Hong Kong’s LGBTQ community. Photo: Moth Foundation
Fame and celebrity

Meet Bad Gyal, the Spanish singer making waves with her new album Más Cara

She rose to fame with ‘Pai’, a Catalan version of Rihanna’s ‘Work’ that got 14,000 YouTube views in 3 days.

BTS

Are you ready, Army? Free BTS concert to mark a K-pop comeback like no other

BTS’ return to the stage is set to redefine global music, with a free comeback performance, album drop and a massive world tour to come.

Fame and celebrity

Meet Eddie Burns, Olivia Dean’s rumoured boyfriend

The Chicago native, who has worked with indie singer Clairo, keeps his romantic life private, although the pair was seen in matching outfits at Wimbledon.

Olivia Dean and Eddie Burns arrived at Wimbledon last July in matching outfits. Photo: Getty Images
Fashion

In their words: Douglas Young, founder of Hong Kong lifestyle brand G.O.D

The creative entrepreneur often adds a humorous slant to his homeware and apparel, and cites local icons from Bruce Lee and Labubu to Cathay Pacific and Chow Tai Fook as inspirations.

G.O.D founder Douglas Young has a keen eye for vernacular design. Photo: Xiaomei Chen
Hong Kong

Video | Taiwanese band Mayday angers fans by changing Hong Kong date

The Hong Kong concert scheduled for March 24 was moved to March 29.

Hong Kong economy

Over 170 complaints filed after Mayday shifts Hong Kong show: Consumer Council

Watchdog says 80 complaints came from residents and rest from fans outside city, primarily mainland China.

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Adele

Is ‘Die on This Hill’ singer Sienna Spiro, 20, the next Adele?

British singer-songwriter Sienna Spiro, whose ‘Die on This Hill’ has been streamed more than 300 million times, just can’t get enough of ballads.

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British singer Sienna Spiro performs onstage at Warsaw, in New York, on October 15, 2025. Photo: TNS
Fame and celebrity

Woman charged with attempted murder in shooting at Rihanna’s LA home

Prosecutors say Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, 35, fired multiple shots at the property while the singer and her family were inside.

Global megastar Rihanna. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong entertainment

Sour note for fans after Taiwanese rock band Mayday switches Hong Kong date

Veteran rockers’ show originally scheduled for March 24 cancelled, with new concert added on March 29.

Icons and Influencers

In their words: Kevin Poon’s favourite trends in Hong Kong and beyond

The cultural entrepreneur is one of the city’s most connected creatives, with Pharrell Williams, David Beckham – and, of course, Clot co-founder Edison Chen – on his speed dial.

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