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Latest music news, features and opinion covering all musical genres from rock, dance, rap, hip hop and K-pop to Western classical and Chinese opera.
Percussive finger-style guitarist, composer, and social media star Marcin Patrzalek. Photo: AFP
YouTube and YouTubers

Meet Marcin, the guitar genius so good people think he’s faking it

Marcin Patrzalek, 24, plays percussion, melody and rhythm at the same time on his acoustic guitar, and is an Instagram sensation.

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Hong Kong celebrities and icons

Profile | The life and legacy of Roman Tam, Hong Kong’s ‘godfather of Cantopop’

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Millionaires and billionaires

Who is socialite Nick Hissom, the stepson of casino mogul Steve Wynn?

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From our archives

When Elton John made his 1984 Hong Kong debut

High-priced tickets sold out for the rock superstar’s 2 shows at the city’s Coliseum, but organisers dismissed complaints.

Elton John pictured at The Peninsula Hong Kong in 1983. Photo: SCMP Archives
Hong Kong economy

ComplexCon Hong Kong draws 35,000 over 3-day event, rakes in HK$87.5 million

A record 22,911 attended the pop culture festival’s final day on March 23, during which NJZ, formerly NewJeans, announced their hiatus.

Icons and Influencers

Who is White House deputy press secretary – and vocalist – Anna Kelly?

Raised in the suburbs outside Washington, Kelly considers it her ‘cause’ to promote youth engagement in politics – before her White House appointment, she was part of Donald Trump’s re-election campaign.

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Fame and celebrity

Who is Nancy Wilson, who said it’s ‘embarrassing’ to be an American now?

Nancy Wilson joined her sister Ann Wilson’s band in 1974, and Heart went on to have several huge hits in the 70s and 80s – she later married Jerry Maguire director Cameron Crowe.

Heart musician Nancy Wilson isn’t proud to be American right now. Photo: @nancywilson/Instagram
Celebrity children

Meet tennis star Boris Becker’s handsome fashion model son, Elias Becker

Tennis powerhouse Boris Becker remarried last September, with his sons Elias and Noah by his side – ‘I don’t think there was a dry eye in the house,’ he said of the boys’ wedding speech.

Canada

Canadian rock giants Rush release 50-song box set for 50th anniversary

Three-piece Rush last performed in Los Angeles in 2015 and their drummer Neil Peart died in 2020, but their popularity hasn’t diminished.

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Fame and celebrity

Who is actress Christina Applegate’s Dutch musician husband Martyn LeNoble?

The couple share a child together, daughter Sadie Grace LeNoble; both were present when Applegate received her Hollywood Walk of Fame star in 2022.

Christina Applegate and her husband, Martyn LeNoble, have been through a lot together. Photo: Getty Images
Mainland China

Less rebellion, more depression and apathy. Welcome to punk in China today

As the Chinese punk scene soldiers on, bands increasingly perform to relieve pressure and release negativity, one insider says.

A punk attends a punk festival in Hangzhou, China, Friday, Jan. 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
Fame and celebrity

What is the controversial Churchome, where Justin Bieber goes to worship?

The Biebers formerly belonged to Hillsong, hit by scandals concerning inappropriate behaviour and pastor infidelity; fellow church attendees included Chris Pratt and the Kardashians.

Fame and celebrity

Who is Kristina Khorram, who’s being dubbed ‘Diddy’s Ghislaine Maxwell’?

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ chief of staff Kristina Khorram has broken her silence after being named in multiple lawsuits in association with her boss – so who is she exactly and what did she do for him?

Performing arts in Hong Kong

Beethoven meets space battles in ‘first manga opera’, coming to Hong Kong

Conductor Laurence Equilbey and her Insula Orchestra will perform Beethoven Wars: A Battle for Peace at the Hong Kong Arts Festival in March.

A scene from Beethoven Wars: A Battle for Peace. Described as the first “manga opera”, it will be performed by the Insula Orchestra and Accentus chamber choir from March 26-28, 2025 as part of the 53rd Hong Kong Arts Festival. Photo: HKAF
Hong Kong society

K-pop group NJZ tells fans it will take break from shows after Hong Kong concert

Group formerly known as NewJeans says it will pause all activities ‘out of respect for the court’s decisions’ amid legal dispute with former agency.

Fans gather at AsiaWorld-Expo. Photo: Dickson Lee
Consumer protection in Hong Kong

Coldplay ticketing error: number of complaints to Hong Kong watchdog hits 25

Consumer Council to urge ticket seller Cityline to arrange exchange service as soon as possible to ‘protect the rights and interests’ of customers.

Art

A-list art fans: the stars helping to sell art and widen its appreciation

Pharrell Williams and Steve Martin are two more famous collectors courted by the likes of the Brooklyn Museum and Minneapolis Institute of Art, and even staging their own shows.

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Hong Kong economy

NJZ, formerly NewJeans, to perform in Hong Kong despite court injunction

Group says via social media they will proceed with March 23 performance ‘out of respect for our fans and all stakeholders involved’.

A Seoul court has ruled in favour of former agency Ador, barring the five members from pursuing further independent activities until their contract dispute has been resolved. Photo: Facebook/NewJeans
Michael Jackson

Who is James Safechuck from Leaving Neverland 2: Surviving Michael Jackson?

Dan Reed’s latest documentary follows the story of Hollywood tech VP James Safechuck as he continues to fight for justice after accusing the megastar of abusing him as a child.

Performing arts in Hong Kong

Review | Refined Mozart, inspired Bach from Andras Schiff and his ensemble

Schiff and the Cappella Andrea Barca’s playing of Mozart exuded grace and refinement, and they were on point in Bach’s keyboard concertos.

Fame and celebrity

Bling up like Bad Bunny: who else can pair pearls with jeans, a tie and a fur coat?

The Puerto Rican rapper and singer Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio won an award for Latin pop/urban song of the year, and also performed at the awards show.

Seen here with Becky G, Bad Bunny bossed the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards on March 17, winning an award and performing in a Storm Pablo-styled outfit of white fur coat, jeans and tie, accessorised with pearls and a Vacheron Constantin watch. Photo: Getty Images
Celebrity Families

Who is Sylvester Stallone’s Trump supporting brother, Frank Stallone?

Frank Stallone, the younger brother of legendary actor Sylvester Stallone, is a Trump supporter who has mocked Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky on Instagram and just called LA ‘filthy’.

Frank Stallone is the musician brother of Hollywood actor Sylvester Stallone. Photos: @frank.stallone/Instagram
Performing arts in Hong Kong

Review | Deliciously terrifying David Boring show mixes post-punk sounds with horror

The underground indie group’s one-off event included them live-scoring horror music videos by local filmmakers and a Butoh performance.

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United States

Top pianist cancels US tour, asks ‘Have we learned nothing from the 1930s?’

Andras Schiff says he feels morally obliged to withdraw from his 2025-26 season US concerts, noting that arts and politics are inseparable.

United States

US visa fee increases, delays make tours there ‘not worth it’ for artists

1,000-day waits for interviews. 8 months for processing. Higher fees. Visa applications are a headache for acts looking to tour the States.

Montreal rock band Fuudge perform at the New Colossus Festival. Photo: Invision/AP
Fame and celebrity

Who is singer Zach Bryan’s rumoured new girlfriend, Hannah Duncan?

The passionate traveller and marketing professional, who works for fitness subscription platform ClassPass, once spent 5 months exploring Europe with her friends.

Zach Bryan and Hannah Duncan, recently spotted on dates in New York. Photos: Getty Images, @hannduncan/Instagram
India

Why Sufi music lovers in Kashmir still swear by cassette players

Listened to by artisans as they work or at gatherings of Sufi music aficionados, cassette players hold sway in Indian-administered Kashmir.

Singapore

Lady Gaga’s Singapore shows attract monster presale demand

Hundreds of thousands of fans joined the online queue for a chance to get tickets to the only Asian dates of Lady Gaga’s Mayhem Tour.

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