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South Korean K-pop group Stray Kids perform in Seoul, South Korea, in 2022. In his new book, “Almost Everything You Need to Know About K-pop”, Choi Jung-kiu gives a primer on how Korea’s music industry has evolved beyond catchy melodies to become “a meticulously designed value chain”. Photo: AFP
K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop

K-pop-loving business expert breaks down the systems that drive the industry

Choi Jung-kiu’s new book analyses K-pop’s working parts using examples drawn from active idol groups, recent releases and everyday practices.

Fame and celebrity

Who is Lorde’s rumoured music producer boyfriend, Jim-E Stack?

Fame and celebrity

Q&A | Olivia Dean opens up about her Cartier collaboration and music

Fame and celebrity

Who is Lily Allen’s new boyfriend, Jonah Freud?

Jonah comes from an influential family indeed: his mother was once married to Princess Diana’s brother, Charles Spencer, and his father is an Oscar-winning producer.

Jonah Freud and Lily Allen arriving at the Valentino after-party at Paris Couture Week last month. Photo: Getty Images
Pets

Do dogs like music? Experts weigh in on how songs affect our furry friends

Music seems to have a calming effect on dogs, but under what circumstances and which genre? Animal experts explain dog music dos and don’ts.

Justin Bieber

From Bad Bunny to Billie Eilish, who stole the show at the 2026 Grammy Awards?

Bad Bunny thanked his mother and praised his homeland, Puerto Rico, while Billie Eilish criticised ICE at an electric 2026 Grammy Awards.

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Celebrity style

The Grammys 2026 red carpet: looks that stunned and sparked conversation

The Katseye crew all wore Ludovic de Saint Sernin gowns, but the most buzzed-about look is certainly Chappell Roan’s sheer Mugler dress.

Addison Rae, Olivia Dean and Chappell Roan at the Grammys 2026. Photos: Getty Images via AFP, EPA
Ariana Grande

KPop Demon Hunters song Golden earns first K-pop Grammy

Best music film went to the documentary Music by John Williams, which means producer Steven Spielberg has officially won his first Grammy.

World of performing arts

First, Ralph Fiennes played Eugene Onegin in a movie. Now he directs the opera

Fiennes made his opera directing debut this week at the Paris Opera’s ornate Palais Garnier with his unique take on Eugene Onegin.

Singapore

Set-jetting to Singapore: how K-pop is driving new tourism push

Ticket sales for K-pop events in Singapore increased by about 250 per cent between 2022 and 2024.

Singapore dance group Roxo Crew specialises in K-pop covers. Photo: Roxo Crew
Hong Kong celebrities and icons

Profile | From bar singer to Hong Kong icon: how Hins Cheung refused to let the dream die

The Cantopop star, who continues to sell out stadiums, is as passionate about the arts as he is about preserving heritage buildings.

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Cantopop singer Hins Cheung performs during half-time at the Legends Assemble match between Real Madrid Legends and Barcelona Heroes at Hong Kong Stadium on December 20, 2024. Photo: Getty Images
United States

How the folksy ‘Genuine American Hero’ became an anti-ICE anthem

Shootings in Minneapolis have led to scathing criticism from the likes of Jesse Welles and Bruce Springsteen.

Hong Kong entertainment

What were lead singer Rosé’s local snack choices at Blackpink’s Hong Kong shows?

Classic street foods take the spotlight as K-pop star samples local favourites throughout the group’s world tour finale at Kai Tak Stadium.

Cinema

What to know about Charli XCX’s A24 mockumentary film The Moment

Set to release in the US on January 30, the mockumentary – also featuring Kylie Jenner in her acting debut – is about a pop star preparing for her first arena tour.

Charli XCX stars as a fictionalised version of herself in The Moment. Photo: @charli_xcx/Instagram
Hong Kong entertainment

Blackpink fever hits Hong Kong as Rosé delights in local snack on way to stage

Thousands of fans from the city and beyond pack Kai Tak Stadium as the girl group kick off the final leg of their record-breaking Deadline world tour.

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Blackpink take to the stage at Hong Kong’s 50,000-seat Kai Tak Stadium. Photo: Jess Ma
Fame and celebrity

Former Scorpions bassist Francis Buchholz dies at 71

His time with the legendary German rock band was marked by hits like ‘Winds of Change’ and ‘Rock You Like a Hurricane’.

Malaysia

Welcome to the black parade: how Southeast Asia’s Gen Z is reviving 2000s music

From My Chemical Romance to Blue, early-2000s acts are selling out venues across the region as younger fans seek raw, emotional music.

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On Our Radar

Beare’s Premiere Music Festival 2026 bids farewell to Hong Kong

As the curtain falls on the city’s principal chamber music event, the stellar line-up of musicians promises to send it off on a high note.

The Miro Quartet performs at the Beare’s Premiere Music Festival in 2024. Photo: courtesy PPHK
Hong Kong entertainment

Blackpink fans gear up for Hong Kong finale

K-pop fans are gearing up for shows, with Hong Kong the final stop of the band’s global tour.

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Celebrity children

Meet Nicole Richie’s daughter Harlow – who’s now 18 and goes by a different name

The Simple Life star’s daughter with Joel Madden is all grown up … and sporting a new hairstyle that sets her apart from her lookalike mum.

My Life

Barrister by day, jazz singer by night – and that’s only half the story

The British barrister tells of his years in the Gurkhas, long career in law, and singing at Ned Kelly’s in Tsim Sha Tsui.

Neville Sarony at his office in Central, Hong Kong. Photo: Tracy Wong
Asian diaspora

‘First Asian woman in hip hop’ went from misfit to managing Wu-Tang members

Sophia Chang moved to New York at 21 and worked with some of the 1990s’ biggest rappers. Now 60, the Korean-Canadian’s aim is to stay strong.

Sophia Chang with RZA (left) and GZA of the Wu-Tang Clan, in 2019. After growing up “a yellow girl in a white world”, the Korean-Canadian moved from suburban Vancouver to New York, where she would come to manage hip-hop artists from A Tribe Called Quest to D’Angelo. Photo: Sophia Chang
Accidents and personal safety

Paralysed Hong Kong dancer Mo Li set to undergo ‘intense’ cutting-edge treatment

Dancer paralysed in accident during Mirror concert in 2022 will embark on a three-year advanced tech rehabilitation programme, father says.

World of performing arts

The new generation of talented leaders taking centre stage at Royal Opera House

Hrusa takes over from Antonio Pappano, Royal Opera’s music director for 22 years; Scappucci is first principal guest conductor in 30 years.

South Korea

BTS’ comeback concert sparks Dynamite price hikes in South Korea’s Busan

The K-pop group’s show in Busan is months away but already room prices have soared beyond the 1 million mark.

K-pop megastar group BTS performs onstage during the Grammy Awards in Las Vegas on April 3, 2022. Photo: AFP
Fame and celebrity

Who is Loli Bahia, rumoured to be in a jet-set romance with Rosalía?

Spanish singer Rosalía is reportedly dating French model Loli Bahia – they were spotted together in Rio, Madrid and Paris.

Singer Rosalía wearing Olivier Rousteing (left), Loli Bahia wearing Chanel. The pair are said to be a couple. Photos: @rosalia.vt, @lolibahiaa/Instagram
Hong Kong celebrities and icons

Profile | How Nancy Sit went from child star to Hong Kong’s most beloved TV matriarch

After leaving the spotlight at the height of her fame, Nancy Sit overcame personal struggles, reinvented herself and returned to superstardom.

Fame and celebrity

Who is Bruna Marquezine – and is she really going out with Shawn Mendes?

The Brazilian star of the movie Blue Beetle has been spotted out and about with singer Mendes – here is everything you need to know about her.

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