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Britney Spears in 2018. Photo: Getty Images/TNS

American cinema

Britney Spears to be ‘very involved’ in biopic, director Jon M. Chu says

At the Golden Globes, Chu, who will direct the Grammy winner’s biopic, said she’ll have a hand in it, but it is still in its early stages.

11 Jan 2025 - 5:45PM

He wears it well: why Rod Stewart is still belting out the hits at 80

10 Jan 2025 - 3:15PMvideocam

Fame and celebrity

Robbie Williams has always been a cheeky monkey. Better Man just proves it

10 Jan 2025 - 11:15AMvideocam

Jimmy Carter’s love of music, from Bob Dylan to Willie Nelson

Former US president Jimmy Carter loved music and musicians loved him back, from Aretha Franklin and Peter Gabriel to Killer Mike.

6 Jan 2025 - 5:15PMvideocam

Then-US president Jimmy Carter (right) sings “Georgia on My Mind” with country music star Willie Nelson during a concert in Maryland in the United States in 1978. Photo: Getty Images

‘Happiness has been taken from this nation’: Afghans keep the music alive

Musicians play behind closed doors despite a ban on music in Afghanistan and a maker of stringed instrument the rubab refuses to down tools.

2 Jan 2025 - 11:15AMvideocam

Why the waltz? The subversive history of a New Year tradition

The dance that will forever be associated with Vienna and composer Johan Strauss II is one of history’s great subversive endeavours.

1 Jan 2025 - 3:15PMvideocam

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TV shows and streaming video

Avicii documentary director on capturing the man behind the decks

Director Henrik Burman talks about chronicling the life of the Swedish DJ-producer, who died six years ago at the age of 28.

31 Dec 2024 - 7:15PMvideocam

The director of the documentary “Avicii - I’m Tim,” talks about telling the story of the famous DJ (above) who died in 2018. Photo: AP

Why Beyond’s ‘Glorious Years’ became an instant hit in Hong Kong

Inspired by Nelson Mandela, the 1990 song written by frontman Wong Ka-kui was a karaoke favourite that spoke to young people in the city.

29 Dec 2024 - 6:15PMvideocam

Sonic boom as airports focus on music to lighten travellers’ mood

From live performances to carefully curated playlists, airports from Singapore to Seattle are using music in new ways to ease travel stress.

2 Jan 2025 - 11:41AMvideocam

John Lennon’s son Sean Ono remixed album to show his love for his father

John Lennon’s son, who won an Oscar for a short film based on his parents’ song Happy Christmas, has remixed Lennon’s Mind Games album.

21 Dec 2024 - 6:15PMvideocam

Sean Lennon is thriving as steward of his late father John Lennon’s work. Photo: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

Hong Kong celebrities and icons

Profile | How ‘big sister’ Liza Wang has delighted Hong Kong for over 50 years

Liza Wang, 77, actress, singer and Cantonese opera star, is still performing and releasing new music over half a century since her TV debut.

20 Dec 2024 - 7:19AM

Interview with Liza Wang Ming-chun, entertainment veteran/singer and former NPC deputy for her views on local issues and upcoming concert with the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra on Valentine’s Day. 29JAN15

Performing arts in Hong Kong

Hong Kong Fringe Club revives Fringe Festival after 27-year gap

Mindfulness workshops, jazz and classical music concerts, dance and drama events to feature in 24-day Fringe Festival 2025.

19 Dec 2024 - 7:28PM

K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop

Are Winner’s Song Min-ho and Korean actress Park Ju-hyun dating?

‘Impossible to verify’ report the K-pop star is dating actress, his agency says. ‘Difficult to confirm’ a relationship, her agency says.

19 Dec 2024 - 12:01PM

What’s next for Taylor Swift? Grammys, down time, Vegas, Oscars?

Taylor Swift’s Eras tour has ended. Given she’s ‘the biggest star in the world’ she’s probably bought time with fans, but only so much.

16 Dec 2024 - 4:15PM

Taylor Swift during one of her concerts in Vancouver, Canada, the last on her Eras tour. What will she do next? Experts say the singer should take a break, but eventually fans will expect more from Swift. Photo: AP

Why the popular North Star Boys want to ‘inspire Asian-Americans’

We speak to the boy band about their work in expanding Asian-American representation, how they met and why ‘the stars aligned’ for them all.

14 Dec 2024 - 8:03AM

North Star Boys in Causeway Bay, in Hong Kong. Photo: Dickson Lee

Chinese culture

8 celebs born in the Year of the Snake, from Taylor Swift to K-pop’s Psy

As the Year of the Snake slithers closer, we look at some well-known people who were snake babies – including a Chinese politician.

10 Jan 2025 - 11:55AMvideocam

Profile | Meet Marf, the Cantopop group member supporting Coldplay in Hong Kong

Marf from girl group Collar will support Coldplay at their four Hong Kong shows in April 2025, part of their Music of the Spheres tour.

16 Dec 2024 - 4:06PMvideocam

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K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop

K-pop boy group GOT7 to make 2025 comeback, release new album

GOT7’s leader Jay B announces the 7-member K-pop group will reunite in January 2025 and issue an album, says ‘we’re working hard’.

11 Dec 2024 - 5:45AM

K-pop group GOT7 (pictured) will make a comeback in January 2025 featuring all seven members, and release a new album. Photo: NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images

TV shows and streaming video

Why 1979 song Below the Lion Rock is like a Hong Kong anthem

Named after a peak below which hunkered squatter villages, the song for RTHK by Joseph Koo and James Wong Jim resonated in 1970s Hong Kong.

10 Dec 2024 - 7:41AM

Leading Chinese pianist’s comeback concert at home reportedly cancelled

‘Piano prince’ Li Yundi has performed overseas, but not in China, since being detained briefly on a prostitution charge in 2021.

9 Dec 2024 - 7:49PM

K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop

Illit become top K-pop rookie act of 2024, sweeping multiple awards

Despite ongoing controversy, with NewJeans’ ex-producer alleging plagiarism, Illit have claimed the title of 2024’s top K-pop rookie act.

9 Dec 2024 - 6:15PM

Illit has been making waves in the music scene since debuting in March. Photo: Instagram/@royentertainmentshine

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