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Philanthropy
Could Live Aid happen today? No, its stars say, as they reflect on 1985 event
The Live Aid concerts in 1985 rocked the planet, but many of its stars don’t believe a similar event could happen in 2025’s divided world.
13 Jul 2025 - 5:15PM
Fame and celebrity
Meet Lorde’s talented little sister Indy Yelich, who’s also a singer
13 Jul 2025 - 6:00AM
Fame and celebrity
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Laufey talks Chanel, jazz and her Grammy-winning ‘Bewitched’ album
12 Jul 2025 - 5:00AM
Celebrity children
Meet Quincy Jones’ daughter Kenya, who’s set to be Nicola Peltz’s sister-in-law
Kinski-Jones is a model who’s fronted campaigns for Stella McCartney and Calvin Klein, and made her runway debut for Chanel in 2017 alongside Lily-Rose Depp, Lottie Moss and Sofia Richie.
11 Jul 2025 - 6:00PM
What to do in Hong Kong
5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend July 11-13
Our picks for this weekend include a plethora of Korean goodies from fashion to music, a super film, a Hyrox taster and lots of bar events.
11 Jul 2025 - 11:07AM
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Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong festival to feature animal-shaped hot-air balloons, Cantopop concerts
AIA International Hot Air Balloon Fest event in September expected to draw 80,000, with stars Joey Yung and Leo Ku to perform, organiser says.
7 Jul 2025 - 7:22PM
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Performing arts in Hong Kong
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Jaap van Zweden returns for Hong Kong Phil concert with Augustin Hadelich
The orchestra’s season-closing concert was an unintentional masterclass in the tension between a single visionary and collective insight.
7 Jul 2025 - 5:15PM
Celebrity children
Meet Ewan McGregor’s daughter Esther, aka Mirren in We Were Liars
‘Multi-hyphenate’ barely does justice to the broad range of skills McGregor brings to the table: at 23, she’s already starred alongside Nicole Kidman and Tilda Swinton, and walked for Dolce & Gabbana.
5 Jul 2025 - 6:00PM
Animals
From Bach to The Beatles, 12-year-old’s music therapy soothes homeless dogs
With a bit of help from his parents, Yuvi Agarwal set up Wild Tunes, which enlists musicians to comfort animals in shelters across the US.
5 Jul 2025 - 3:15PM
Fame and celebrity
Don’t look back in anger: Oasis brothers reunite for first gig in 16 years
The Gallagher brothers set off a frenzy for tickets after they announced their comeback nearly a year ago.
5 Jul 2025 - 9:23AM
Hong Kong celebrities and icons
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How Hong Kong’s Karen Mok went from Stephen Chow’s co-star to Mandopop queen
Starting out in Cantopop, Mok featured in a number of films in the 1990s before her Mandarin albums took off in Taiwan and mainland China.
4 Jul 2025 - 7:15AM
Crime
Combs denied bail after mixed verdict clears him of top sex crimes charges
Hip-hop mogul found guilty of prostitution-related offences, faces a maximum 10-year sentence on each of two counts.
3 Jul 2025 - 2:00PM
Australia
Australia cancels Kanye West visa over ‘Heil Hitler’ song
The cancelled visa is a ‘lower level’ one and was not intended for holding concerts.
2 Jul 2025 - 6:33PM
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K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop
K-pop stars BTS announce new album and world tour to come in 2026
BTS are set to return with an album that will ‘reflect each member’s thoughts and ideas’ and a world tour, their first in nearly four years.
2 Jul 2025 - 10:35AM
Sexual harassment and assault
Jury reaches verdict on 4 of 5 counts in Diddy trial, will keep deliberating
The panel remains deadlocked on the racketeering charge faced by the former hip-hop star.
2 Jul 2025 - 6:44AM
Fashion
Meet Sabrina Carpenter’s in-demand celebrity stylist, Jared Ellner
With a strong eye for over-the-top and vintage-inspired looks, 28-year-old Jared Ellner is a rising talent in the world of celebrity stylists – and his client list keeps growing.
1 Jul 2025 - 6:00PM
American cinema
Jurassic World Rebirth composer on following in John Williams’ footsteps
Alexandre Desplat talks about recording at London’s Abbey Road Studios where his idol Williams recorded the Star Wars and Harry Potter music.
1 Jul 2025 - 4:34AM
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Crime in Hong Kong
2 arrested, 1,075 fake tickets seized ahead of Jay Chou Hong Kong concerts
Fake tickets each had face value of HK$1,880, with syndicate using hotel rooms to store them and arrange distribution, police say.
28 Jun 2025 - 7:41PM
Celebrity style
Meet Addison Rae’s celebrity stylist, trans fashionista Dara Allen
Known for her strong editorial eye, California-born Allen was drawn to fashion from a young age and has modelled for Marc Jacobs, Kenzo and Moschino.
28 Jun 2025 - 6:00PM
Britain
‘Give Farage a chance,’ Rod Stewart urges UK ahead of Glastonbury return
The 80-year-old singer said he almost cancelled his ‘World Cup final’ because of a bad bout of flu.
28 Jun 2025 - 2:59PM
Your Perfect Week
Your perfect week: what to do in Hong Kong, June 29-July 5
Chill to the music at a beach festival, enjoy something classical, sample Mott 32’s new menu, or indulge in a cognac-inspired pop-up market.
28 Jun 2025 - 6:15AM
Paul McCartney
How Barbra Streisand, 83, found her voice for new duets album
For The Secret of Life: Partners, Volume 2, Barbra Streisand teamed with Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, Hozier and Sam Smith and more.
27 Jun 2025 - 7:15PM
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Performing arts in Hong Kong
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Brazilian percussionist Ney Rosauro stuns music fans in Hong Kong concert
One of the most eminent living percussionists, Ney Rosauro led the City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong in a captivating concert.
28 Jun 2025 - 11:07AM
Obituaries
Mission: Impossible composer Lalo Schifrin dead at 93
The Argentine musician was considered one of the most influential film composers of his generation.
27 Jun 2025 - 10:59AM
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Celebrity style
Lorde’s dramatic style evolution – from goth to gender-neutral looks
Lorde is a style chameleon, switching between dark looks by Balenciaga, tailored suits by Celine, jewel-toned dresses by Acne Studios and. most recently, sharper outfits by Thom Browne.
27 Jun 2025 - 5:00AM
Hong Kong society
Hong Kong repositions venues in a bid to boost development of performing arts
Cantonese opera given dedicated home at Sha Tin Town Hall while Hong Kong Coliseum will prioritise concerts, under reform.
26 Jun 2025 - 10:09PM
Classical music
US$30 million Stradivarius viola may be the most expensive instrument ever
The 335-year-old Tuscan-Medici viola has been on loan to the US Library of Congress for decades, but now it has become a gift to the nation.
26 Jun 2025 - 4:15PM
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World of performing arts
First Korean winner of a Tony award on his Broadway musical and being single
Hue Park, co-writer of Maybe Happy Ending, talks about bringing the production back home to Korea, his big dream and the ‘K-musical’ label.
25 Jun 2025 - 7:15PM
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