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Colombian superstar Shakira performs during the Global Citizen Festival in New York in 2025. Shakira co-wrote and performed “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)“, the official song of the 2010 Fifa World Cup, and “Dai Dai”, the official song of the 2026 Fifa World Cup. Photo: AP
Fifa World Cup 2026

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.

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Performing arts in Hong Kong

12 must-see Hong Kong shows and arts events in 2026

Fame and celebrity

Meet Cameron Scott Roberts, the waiter who joined the cast of Scary Movie 6

Icons and Influencers

Who is Olivia Burgess the dancer sparking dating rumours with Joshua Jackson?

She was spotted with the Dawson’s Creek actor in New York City, and has worked with Beyoncé, Kanye West’s Yeezy, Jean Paul Gaultier and Lululemon.

Dawson’s Creek actor Joshua Jackson has sparked dating rumours with fashion model and dancer Olivia Burgess. Photos: @vancityjack, @olivialburgess/Instagram
Celebrity children

Meet Lil Novi, Lil Wayne’s rapper son who just collaborated with North West

‘Mula Tha Root of All Evil’ dropped earlier this week, and follows his appearance on his dad’s album last year – but he calls Playboi Carti the GOAT.

What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, June 12-14

Enjoy an R&B daytime party, listen to and meet experimental rockers Deerhoof, catch Steven Spielberg’s new sci-fi thriller and more.

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World of performing arts

Nearly 30 years since its Broadway debut, why Ragtime remains so relevant today

With themes including immigrant discrimination and keeping America ‘great’, Ragtime feels like it could have been written today.

(Front, from left) Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy and Brandon Uranowitz perform Ragtime with other cast members during the 79th Tony Awards on June 7 in New York. The musical, which opened on Broadway in 1998, still resonates deeply today. Photo: AP
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.

Celebrity style

Explainer: What are babydoll dresses and why are they controversial?

Olivia Rodrigo’s recent makeover sees her join the likes of Sabrina Carpenter as a fan of the style – but her choice met fierce pushback from critics.

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Hong Kong celebrities and icons

Profile | How Hong Kong wuxia ‘princess’ Michelle Yim has kept shining for 55 years

After her wuxia TV roles wowed viewers across Asia in the 1970s, Yim moved to movies and plays. Now 70, she will hold her first solo concert.

Michelle Yim has enjoyed a prolific career in television, movies and on stage, and recently announced her first solo music concerts, which will take place in June 2026. Photo: Instagram/mixue_michelleyim
Celebrity style

How to Style like Felix of Stray Kids at Paris Fashion Week

The K-pop star nailed a rugged yet polished look in denim and everyday staples, elevated by fine jewellery.

Felix of South Korean boy band Stray Kids in Louis Vuitton. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong

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.

Turkey

US rapper Travis Scott panned in Turkey for 20-minute performance

Fans demand refunds for the heavily delayed set that the hip-hop star later claimed was just a ‘party’ for a friend.

Italy

Italy bans Kanye West concert over security concerns

Authorities scrap festival performance following pressure from local Jewish groups over rapper’s controversial history.

Kanye West after arriving at Shanghai Pudong International Airport in 2025. Photo: AFP
Classical music

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.

Gustavo Dudamel is pictured at the David Geffen Hall in New York. The Venezuelan conductor will soon take the lead at the New York Philharmonic after 17 years in charge of the LA Phil. Photo: courtesy of New York Philharmonic
Donald Trump

Trump to headline Freedom 250 event after musicians pull out

The US president floated the idea of holding a rally instead of concerts, calling himself the No 1 attraction and a bigger draw than Elvis.

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Fame and celebrity

Meet Maisie Peters, the singer still waiting on her Taylor Swift wedding invite

The English musician, who’s also toured with Ed Sheeran and Noah Kahan, joked that she may not make the guest list after gushing over Hilary Duff.

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American cinema

Why Moulin Rouge remains a divisive masterpiece 25 years after its release

Whether you love it, hate it or veer deliriously between the two, Baz Luhrmann’s 2001 romantic musical is an experience you don’t forget.

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Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor in a still from Moulin Rouge (2001), directed by Baz Luhrmann. The film is the final part of Luhrmann’s Red Curtain Trilogy, following Strictly Ballroom (1992) and Romeo + Juliet (1996).
Islamic State

Man jailed for 15 years over foiled Taylor Swift concert attack plot in Austria

Austrian court convicts 21-year-old over planned 2024 bombing that forced the cancellation of concerts.

Donald Trump

‘Gestapo tactics’: Springsteen hits out at Trump, announces protest festival

Rock icon launches ‘Power to the People’ line-up as artists back out of Trump’s US 250th anniversary events.

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.

Daniel Harding coaches musicians from YMCG (Youth Music Culture The Greater Bay Area), an intensive music training camp and festival based in Guangzhou, China, during a rehearsal. Harding has been appointed the next music director for the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Photo: Youth Music Culture the Greater Bay Area
Fame and celebrity

Hans Zimmer just scored Euphoria Season 3: here’s what to know about him

The award-winning composer, who scored over 100 films and won his first Oscar with The Lion King in 1995, replaced Labrinth this season.

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Hans Zimmer, pictured at the fourth annual Academy Museum Gala in 2024, stepped in to score Euphoria’s latest season after Labrinth’s exit. Photo: @hanszimmer/Instagram
Classical music

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.

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Fame and celebrity

Sonny Rollins, legendary saxophone colossus, dead at 95

Rollins’ marathon, hard-blowing solos earned him a reputation as the greatest jazz saxophone improviser.

Fame and celebrity

Meet Avery Anna, ACM’s New Female Artist of the Year

Her viral TikTok video led to a Nashville recording deal, two full albums and the award, whose previous winners include Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood.

The Academy of Country Music has crowned Avery Anna as its New Female Artist of the Year. Photo: @avery.anna.music/Instagram
South Korean celebrities

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.

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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
Hong Kong economy

K-pop stars BTS to hold 3 concerts at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Stadium in 2027

Boy band will perform on March 4, 6 and 7 as part of their ‘Arirang’ world tour, with tickets to sell for up to HK$3,299 each.

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Hong Kong celebrities and icons

Profile | 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.

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