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How Twins’ Charlene Choi went from Cantopop teen idol to top Hong Kong actress
Since finding fame with Twins’ Gillian Chung 25 years ago, “Ah Sa” has navigated scandals and reinvented herself to become a force in showbiz.
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Hong Kong Sinfonietta deliver Alice Yeung’s new concerto in style
2 Jul 2026 - 5:15PM
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9 must-see musicals in Hong Kong in 2026, from Cats to Jesus Christ Superstar
25 Jun 2026 - 11:25AM
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How Hong Kong composer overcame knifepoint mugging to debut her most daring work
Alice Yeung’s Time (in-)Linear, featuring harmonica virtuoso CY Leo and pianist Daniel Chu, is possibly the first of its kind in the world.
23 Jun 2026 - 7:15AM
Hong Kong composer Alice Yeung is known for her dramatic, visceral music. Her most ambitious work to date, Time (in-)Linear, will premiere at the Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall on June 27 with a performance featuring harmonica virtuoso CY Leo and pianist Daniel Chu. Photo: May Tse
Obituaries
Legendary American music mogul Clive Davis dead at 94
‘The man with the golden ear’ leaves behind a profound legacy spanning rock, pop and hip-hop.
23 Jun 2026 - 11:33AM
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Is it girlhood or ‘paedo baiting’? Why the babydoll dress is causing controversy
Olivia Rodrigo and Sabrina Carpenter’s fashion choices have sparked fierce discussion on femininity, agency and the male gaze in pop culture.
21 Jun 2026 - 7:15PM
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Cantopop star, scandal, redemption: Andy Hui’s turbulent 40-year career
Hui had a dream career and marriage to Sammi Cheng, then a 2019 cheating scandal threatened it all. Seven years on, he has turned things around.
19 Jun 2026 - 10:55AM
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Hong Kong singer and actor Andy Hui Chi-on in 1997. Hui, one of Cantopop’s “New Four Heavenly Kings”, was embroiled in a cheating scandal in 2019 that threatened to destroy his legacy. Photo: Dickson Lee
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How to make a great World Cup song? Shakira, J Balvin and more reveal
Performers behind World Cup songs for 2026 and earlier events reveal the secrets behind making a memorable football tune.
13 Jun 2026 - 7:15PM
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Performing arts in Hong Kong
12 must-see Hong Kong shows and arts events in 2026
From the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory musical to a show from Taiwanese dance company Cloud Gate, there’s lots on from now until December.
12 Jun 2026 - 6:15PM
China travel
Why are international music acts choosing Shenzhen over Hong Kong?
Bigger and better venues, lower costs and cheaper visas are all seeing touring music acts opt for gigs in the mainland Chinese city.
10 Jun 2026 - 10:28AM
Performing arts in Hong Kong
Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra pack a punch in back-to-back Hong Kong concerts
The German ensemble performed Beethoven, Schumann, Rachmaninoff and Shostakovich works over two nights at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre.
8 Jun 2026 - 5:17PM
Russian pianist Yulianna Avdeeva performs Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor with the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra, conducted by Andris Nelsons, at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall. The orchestra impressed over two evenings on June 2 and 3, 2026. Photo: LCSD
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Fascinating life of Hong Kong musician Anders Nelsson, who once fought Bruce Lee
Nelsson talks about playing in one of Hong Kong’s hottest bands, his fight scene with Bruce Lee and the secret to his longevity.
3 Jun 2026 - 12:45PM
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Gustavo Dudamel on his enduring love of Los Angeles ahead of NY Phil move
The Venezuelan conductor shares how 17 years leading the LA Phil shaped him as he looks forward to a ‘super exciting’ New York move.
31 May 2026 - 3:15PM
World of performing arts
Meet Daniel Harding, new LA Phil music director with deep Asia ties
Gustavo Dudamel’s successor, who is an Air France pilot and mentor to young musicians, has agreed to a six-year contract with the LA Phil.
28 May 2026 - 5:23PM
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How sitarist Anoushka Shankar broke her creative block after the pandemic
Shankar, who is playing in Hong Kong on June 3, describes the creative process behind her three-part album Chapters and what’s next.
28 May 2026 - 2:48PM
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Anoushka Shankar will perform in Hong Kong on June 3. She is bringing her Chapters tour to the city for a premiere alongside the City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong and guest conductor Robert Ames. Photo: Laura Lewis
K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop
Le Sserafim are facing their fears with new album Pureflow Pt.1
When Le Sserafim debuted, their message was about being fearless. Now, the K-pop girl group want to say that facing fear makes you strong.
26 May 2026 - 12:15PM
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Performing arts in Hong Kong
‘I am hungry’: Elim Chan on taking the lead at the San Francisco Symphony
The Hong Kong-born conductor shares why she’s excited to lead the ‘velvety, warm’ SFS and how San Francisco feels ‘a bit like’ her home city.
25 May 2026 - 12:45PM
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K-drama actor Ahn Hyo-seop on his new single with US R&B star Khalid
Ahn Hyo-seop says he is ‘nervous’ and ‘thrilled’ at releasing ‘Something Special’, a cross-cultural track that blends K-pop and US R&B.
24 May 2026 - 4:15PM
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Ahn Hyo-Seop arrives for the 2026 Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, in New York, on May 4, 2026. He recently released “Something Special”, a cross-cultural track that blends K-pop and US R&B, with US star Khalid. Photo: AFP
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How Got7’s Jackson Wang went from Hong Kong fencing prodigy to global music icon
One of the world’s most prominent Chinese singers, Jackson Wang was a star fencer before his music career exploded with K-pop boy band Got7.
22 May 2026 - 8:45AM
Performing arts in Hong Kong
Hong Kong-born Elim Chan becomes first woman to lead San Francisco Symphony
Rising maestro emerged as a surprise choice and will begin her six-year term at the famed orchestra in September 2027.
22 May 2026 - 6:14AM
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East meets West in melodic concert blending the suona with the organ
Organist Eric Chan will make his Hong Kong debut in a programme that marries the Western pipe organ with the suona, a Chinese woodwind.
19 May 2026 - 12:20PM
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Soprano-pianist Rachel Fenlon wows in dexterous Hong Kong debut
Fenlon was the epitome of coordination in a near-flawless self-accompanied performance of Schubert’s Winterreise at Hong Kong City Hall.
18 May 2026 - 11:05AM
Canadian soprano and pianist Rachel Fenlon performs Franz Schubert’s “Winterreise” at Hong Kong City Hall on May 12. Photo: Premiere Performances of Hong Kong
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Why Stranger Things star Maya Hawke actually likes her new album for once
Maya Hawke talks about her fourth album, Maitreya Corso, which she made with husband Christian Lee Hutson, and life after Stranger Things.
15 May 2026 - 7:23PM
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Where is Skibs the Kid now? ‘Hong Kong Kids’ rapper on viral hit and future
Lucas Scibetta opened for Pharrell Williams off the back of his 2012 hit and launched a clothing line at 18. Now he’s an Ivy League student.
13 May 2026 - 11:53AM
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‘I don’t want to be a diva or a billionaire’: Kay Tse’s 20-year Cantopop legacy
Cantopop singer Kay Tse’s two-decade career has been built on authenticity, a commitment to social issues and her love of Hong Kong.
8 May 2026 - 7:26AM
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