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People sing karaoke at Bunga 90, a ’90s-themed bar, karaoke and pizza venue in London. The decade continues to dominate culture, and experts offer insights as to why. Photo: Bunga 90
History

Why is everyone still obsessed with the ’90s? It was a ‘more hopeful’ time

Nostalgia for the ’90s continues to thrive, especially in the UK, where themed bars, exhibitions and fashion continue to reflect the decade.

New Openings

Hong Kong’s newest openings, from Tempura Nagaoka to Bakehouse at The Peak

What to do in Hong Kong

What to do in Hong Kong for Halloween 2025, from parties to face-painting

Fame and celebrity

Hermès levels up the ‘man purse’ trend – male stars love the Birkin and Kelly

Famous men are embracing their love of Hermès’ coveted bags, with A$AP Rocky, Marc Jacobs and others spotted with pieces from the maison.

Timothée Chalamet with his orange Mini Kelly; Travis Scott with his Birkin Cargo HAC 40. Photos: Ulices Ramales; JosiahW/Backgrid
Fame and celebrity

Who is John Mayer’s rumoured new romance, comedian and TikTok star Kat Stickler?

The pair were seen together twice in New York last weekend, though the TikTok star claims her new haircut should be a clear sign she’s single.

Fame and celebrity

Ace Frehley, original Kiss lead guitarist and co-founder, dead at 74

Known by his Kiss alter ego ‘Spaceman’, Frehley helped define the band’s theatrical hard rock sound and iconic look.

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First Mention

When rumours swirled around the cause of Cantopop star Danny Chan’s death

Chow Yun-fat, Sally Yeh, Anita Mui and Pansy Ho attended his funeral. It was speculated that attempted suicide, Aids or a drug overdose caused his death.

Singer Danny Chan Pak-keung puts one of his albums in a time capsule in 1991. Photo: SCMP Archive
Performing arts in Hong Kong

What to expect at Hong Kong Arts Festival 2026, from Mozart to Caravaggio

Festival highlights include a mixed-reality Ryuichi Sakamoto show, a concert led by John Eliot Gardiner and a ballet starring Roberto Bolle.

Fame and celebrity

Grammy-winning R&B singer D’Angelo dies at 51

Known for hits like ‘Brown Sugar’ and ‘Lady’, he became a mainstream icon with his shirtless music video for ‘Untitled (How Does It Feel)’.

Hong Kong economy

New Hong Kong concert venue 70% booked until year end

1,500-capacity Tides venue in Whampoa fills a demand gap for facilities of this size in city, operator says.

Local rapper Novel Fergus performs on the opening night of Tides. Photo: Eugene Lee
Performing arts in Hong Kong

Review | Superb voices, faltering design in Opera Hong Kong’s moving Aida

From lead to chorus, the performances in Aida are superb, but the production suffers from its more intimate approach and unusual costuming.

Maria Teresa Leva (right) plays Aïda, who is torn between her love for Radamès, played by Ivan Gyngazov (centre), and her loyalty to her country and her father Amonasro, the King of Ethiopia, played by Marco Caria (left) in Opera Hong Kong’s performance of Aïda at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Grand Theatre in October 2025. Photo: Opera Hong Kong
Taylor Swift

Showgirl: Taylor Swift’s best press tour looks so far

Swift is fully embracing the Showgirl vibe, from her David Koma dress and Louboutin platforms on The Graham Norton Show to Aquazzura heels.

Taylor Swift

Which celebs does Taylor Swift talk about on The Life of a Showgirl?

Swift released The Life of a Showgirl last week, and fans are theorising that songs like ‘Actually Romantic’ and ‘Father Figure’ are about her celebrity feuds.

United States

Taylor Swift breaks streaming records with new ‘Showgirl’ album

The album set streaming records on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon.

Taylor Swift performs during her Eras Tour at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California in August 2023. Photo: AFP
Sexual harassment and assault

‘Diddy’ sentenced to over 4 years in prison for prostitution conviction

The hip-hop mogul had arranged for paid male escorts to travel across state lines to take part in drug-fuelled ‘Freak Offs’.

Sean “Diddy” Combs becomes emotional in court in New York on Friday. Courtroom sketch: Jane Rosenberg via Reuters
Icons and Influencers

How Selena Gomez’s wedding brought Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran back together

The hitmaking BFFs reunited at Gomez and Benny Blanco’s private ceremony alongside fellow guests Zoe Saldaña, Steve Martin and Paul Rudd.

Celebrity style

Olivia Dean’s best style moments of 2025

Styled by Simone Beyene, the songstress has turned heads in her performances and public appearances wearing AYM Studio, Feben and others.

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Fame and celebrity

Nicole Kidman files for divorce from Keith Urban after 19 years of marriage

Court documents cite ‘irreconcilable differences’ for the split between the Oscar-winning actress and her country singer husband.

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban arrive at the 60th annual Academy of Country Music Awards in Frisco, Texas, in May. Photo: AP
My Life

Andrew Tuason on his music career alongside Cantopop’s biggest stars

The record producer, composer and band leader discusses learning his craft from his father and working with Jacky Cheung and Andy Lau.

Celebrity style

Meet Bad Bunny’s stylist Storm Pablo, who dressed him for his last Super Bowl

We can hardly forget Bad Bunny’s Swarovski-encrusted look at his last Super Bowl, which was thanks to Pablo – Big Sean and Future have donned his brand’s designs too.

Performing arts in Hong Kong

Hong Kong Early Music Festival celebrates grand sounds of the Baroque

The October festival will feature four concerts and over 20 players, with fresh music and unusual crossovers between genres and cultures.

Hong Kong Early Music Festival founder and artistic director Karen Yeung (centre), composer Lee Wai-shan (left) and pipa player Mavis Lam will perform at the four-day festival in October. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Selena Gomez

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s fairy tale wedding

The actress wed her musician partner this past weekend – and it was a star-studded affair with guests including Paul Rudd, Paris Hilton, SZA and Cara Delevingne.

Only Murders in the Building actress Selena Gomez and music producer Benny Blanco just got married. Photo: @selenagomez/Instagram
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s Pink Dot to hold online concert after bid to hire Art Park rejected

Concert will be held between 3pm and 6pm on November 2, featuring a slew of local celebrities and artists.

Fame and celebrity

‘I’ve worked really hard’: Mariah Carey on her new album, Here For It All

Her first studio album since 2018’s Caution, Here For It All comes after difficult times the singer has experienced in the last few years.

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Social media

‘A highlight of my life’: the rise of VTubers in Hong Kong and worldwide

VTubers, or virtual YouTubers, are online avatars of anonymous content creators, with many managed by agencies like Japan’s Hololive.

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Fans wave glowsticks at a screen featuring VTubers Hakos Baelz (left) and Kobo Kanaeru at the Hopewell Hotel Grand Ballroom in Hong Kong, part of the “hololive Meet @ Hong Kong 2025 ft. Hakos Baelz and Kobo Kanaeru” event, on July 27, 2025. Photo: Cover via InfiniteOne
Icons and Influencers

Video | VTubers: the virtual stars redefining entertainment

Behind the animated avatars are real people who offer a glimpse into the new industry and how they connect with fans on a deeply personal level, forming devoted communities worldwide.

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Icons and Influencers

Video | VTubers: the virtual stars redefining entertainment

Already selling out concerts in New York, Hong Kong and Japan, VTubers are transforming what it means to be an entertainer, without ever revealing their real faces.

Your Perfect Week

What to do in Hong Kong, September 28 – October 4

The best things to do in the city this week, from McDonald’s 50th anniversary exhibition to a water-themed K-pop festival.

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