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9 September, 2024
James Dylan, grandson of Bob Dylan and co-founder of Breach magazine, stays relatively out of the spotlight https://www.instagram.com/p/DE8VPN1M3vA/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Fame and celebrity

Who is Bob Dylan’s media-shy photographer and editor grandson, James Dylan?

Bob Dylan’s grandson has worked with clients including Chloé and Tod’s, and his magazine has featured model Gabbriette Bechtel – who’s engaged to Taylor Swift’s ex, Matty Healy.

Wellness

The Omad diet keeps Bruce Springsteen fit at 75. Would it work for you?

Fame and celebrity

Who is Ye and Kevin Durant’s friend, Justin Laboy, the man behind ‘Demon Time’?

Celebrity Families

Who is Jessica Simpson’s ‘unrecognisable’ mum, Tina Simpson?

Jessica Simpson just celebrated her mum’s 65th birthday with a post describing her light as ‘the brightest of all-assembled by the multitudes of your individual blessings’.

Who is Jessica Simpson’s mum Tina Simpson, who fans said was unrecognisable in a recent photo her daughter posted online? Photo: @jessicasimpson/Instagram
Fame and celebrity

Who is rapper Offset’s mother – and did she ‘rob’ singer Cardi B, as alleged?

Cardi B shares 3 children with ex-husband Offset, who she says didn’t buy their kids Christmas presents and who, along with his mother, she claims ripped her off.

Fame and celebrity

Meet Christopher Macchio, who sang the national anthem at Trump’s inauguration

Macchio first crossed paths with Trump nearly 10 years ago when he sang at a New Year’s Eve event at Mar-a-Lago; he has since performed at Trump rallies and two Republican National Conventions.

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K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop

K-pop star Minnie of G-(I)DLE on launch of first solo album, Her

‘It’s like my personal diary,’ Thai singer says of album out January 21, for which she wrote the seven tracks over a period of years.

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Minnie of K-pop group G-(I)DLE has released a solo album, Her. Photo: Instagram/min.nicha
Japan

Japan’s Masahiro Nakai sex scandal prompts dozens of companies to pull TV ads

Major sponsors such as carmakers Nissan and Toyota and the owner of 7-Eleven announced they were pulling ads from Fuji TV over the scandal.

Fame and celebrity

Meet Mike Fisher, husband to country music star Carrie Underwood

The retired ice hockey player is focused on family and has recommitted his life to Christianity, but he is reportedly unhappy about Underwood replacing Katy Perry as a judge on American Idol

Fame and celebrity

Meet Tara Vernon, wife of Rascal Flatts frontman and co-founder Gary LeVox

The couple married in 1999 and have 2 daughters – LeVox has credited their strong faith in God and frequent date nights for their enduring marriage.

Rascal Flatts frontman Gary LeVox is celebrating the 25th anniversary of his marriage to Tara Vernon. Photo: @garylevox/Instagram
Celebrity children

Who is Kid Rock’s supportive son, Bobby Jr, who also seems to be a Trump fan?

Days before Kid Rock performed at Donald Trump’s inauguration event on Sunday, he was celebrating his birthday with his son Robert James Ritchie Jr – so what do we know about the star’s only child?

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Kid Rock and his son Bobby Jr clearly have a close and loving relationship. Photos: @kidrock, @robertjames4real/Instagram
Donald Trump’s 2025 inauguration

Village People’s YMCA journeys from gay anthem to Trump theme tune

If Trump ‘does things to restrict LGBTQ rights, Village People will be the first to speak out’, band said after pre-inauguration rally show.

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Fame and celebrity

Why are the Village People playing Trump’s inauguration? Victor Willis knows

Disco group the Village People returned to the top of the music charts on the heels of Trump’s political comeback; now the group is playing America’s biggest stage on January 20, to the dismay of many.

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United States

Bob Dylan drafts of ‘Mr Tambourine Man’ sell for over US$500,000

The typewritten drafts were among 60 items on sale in an auction, most of them from the personal collection of music journalist Al Aronowitz.

Lyrics to the song ‘Mr Tambourine Man’, typed by Bob Dylan, are among a collection of objects sold at auction in Tennessee. Photo: EPA-EFE
Japan

‘Our society has not learned’: Masahiro Nakai sex scandal sparks anger in Japan

Observers say the former boy band member’s fall from grace echoes music mogul Johnny Kitagawa’s decades of sexual abuse.

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Masahiro Nakai (left) poses with his fellow members of popular Japanese boy band SMAP in 2015. He now faces criticism for sexually abusing a woman and his management’s subsequent attempts to cover it up. Photo: AFP
Fame and celebrity

Meet Chloe Mendel, wife of The Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan

Born to French and Taiwanese parents, the fashion powerhouse is expecting her third child with the musician, whom she married in 2023 wearing a wedding gown designed by her dad.

Fame and celebrity

Meet Morgane Stapleton, wife of country music superstar Chris Stapleton

The couple met as songwriters in 2003, married in 2007 and now have 5 children; they frequently write together and Morgane often sings backing vocals at Chris’ concerts.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s new Kai Tak Stadium rocking as 18,000 fans watch trial concert

The 1½-hour ‘Four in Love’ charity concert was the first non-sports trial event at the new venue.

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Singer Jay Fung performing at Kai Tai Sports Park’s main stadium. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong economy

4,000 visitors expected for festival at once-abandoned Hong Kong Hakka village

The Countryside Harvest Festival: Kuk Po ‘Sound-Sight-Taste Fusion’ Tour will run for two consecutive weekends.

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Fame and celebrity

The most disturbing details revealed in new docu Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy

The claims include Diddy having sex with underage girls and threatening to pimp out female musicians, as well as Combs’ mother Janice hosting drug-fuelled sex parties in his childhood home.

Art

With LA’s counter-culture suburb in ruins, creatives’ pain ramps up

Already hurting in the post-Covid economy, many millennial creatives who lost their Altadena homes in wildfires are now feeling priced out.

A home burns in the Eaton Fire in Altadena, Los Angeles County, California, on January 8, 2025, as fires continue to ravage parts of the city. Large swathes of Altadena have since been destroyed. Photo: AP
K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop

K-pop group Oneus members reflect on new album Dear.M and look back

Oneus members talk about competing in two seasons of the Road to Kingdom reality show and how the Dear.M album is a thank you to their fans.

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South Korean K-pop band Oneus have a new album, Dear.M, dedicated to their loyal fans. Photo: Instagram/official_oneus
Hong Kong celebrities and icons

Profile | How Hong Kong singer G.E.M. became ‘China’s Taylor Swift’

Early in her career, Gloria Tang enjoyed success and an awards nomination for her music. Then mainland Chinese TV shot her to superstardom.

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Fame and celebrity

Why Van Halen legend Sammy Hagar quit touring for Las Vegas residency

Hagar, 77, loves performing but no longer wants to tour. His nine-show run in Las Vegas may lead to further residencies.

Fame and celebrity

Who is Kim Porter’s ex-husband Al B. Sure! – and what did he say about Diddy?

A new documentary about Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs features interviews with individuals from the rapper’s inner circle, including the ex-husband of his late baby mama Kim Porter, Al B. Sure!

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Al B. Sure!, Quincy Brown and Sean “Diddy” Combs at a Netflix screening together in October 2018, in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Getty Images for Netflix
Fame and celebrity

Meet Raiche Wright, Teddy Swims’ baby mama expecting their first child

Wright competed in talent shows and uploaded song covers to YouTube when younger, has released two EPs, and makes music with Swims, with whom she has complementary tattoos.

Teddy Swims is expecting his first child with girlfriend Raiche Wright. Photo: @mynameisraiche/Instagram
K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop

Baby V. O. X, 2NE1, BigBang … older K-pop faves are coming back

K-pop legends like 1990s girl group Baby V. O. X, 2NE1, BigBang and GFriend have been making highly successful returns to the stage.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s Nicholas Tse to put on 2 Kai Tak concerts soon after Coldplay

Concerts will be held at 50,000-seat Kai Tak Stadium on April 25 and 26, with ticket prices starting at HK$680.

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