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Drake (left) and Jay-Z are on the list of hip-hop stars with the most expensive jewellery collections. Photos: @montreality/Instagram
Celebrity style

‘Iced out’ watches and bejewelled chains: 5 hip-hop stars with the priciest bling

A US$39 million stash takes the bling throne … but which rapper got a 10-carat diamond surgically embedded into his forehead?

Fashion

The pinstripe suit is having its biggest moment in years

Food and Drinks

Hong Kong’s listening bars beat the noise with vinyl vibes

Britain

Joe Strummer’s enduring legacy at Japan’s Fuji Rock Festival

Ahead of Fuji Rock Festival 2026, we trace the lineage of Japan’s seminal outdoor music event, from Glastonbury to the patronage of punk idol Joe Strummer.

The crowd at Fuji Rock’s main stage, the Green Stage, on Friday, July 25, 2025, for Taiwan’s Sunset Rollercoaster playing with Hyukoh of South Korea. Photo: David Frazier
World of performing arts

‘Is the piano your boyfriend?’: rising Chinese pianist Lyu Tianyao, 17, opens up

Lyu Tianyao, who has secured a multi-album deal with Decca Classics, reveals why she loves Chopin, how she honours her grandmother and more.

‘A duet with AI’: Herbie Hancock, 86, talks tech, getting older and Miles Davis

He may have 14 Grammy Awards and an Academy Award under his belt, but Herbie Hancock isn’t ready to stop working just yet.

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Wellness

‘Saved my life’: how music fandoms help Gen Z with mental health and connection

Studies show fan communities for Blackpink and other groups are about more than music. One mum’s online platform is leading the charge.

Blackpink fans take pictures on the way to Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Stadium, where the K-pop group performed as part of their “Deadline” world tour on January 24. Photo: Elson Li
Fame and celebrity

Meet country star RaeLynn, who filed for divorce after a decade-long marriage

Blake Shelton attended her wedding and she once said she never wanted her daughter, Daisy Rae Davis, to have divorced parents.

Get to Know

Meet Greta Thunberg’s younger sister Beata Andersson, who’s a singer

The rising Swedish artist, known as Beata MonaLisa on social media, has distanced herself from her older sibling’s fame by changing her surname.

Fame and celebrity

Meet Taylor Swift’s 4 nieces by marriage: Wyatt, Elliotte, Bennett and Finnley

The children of Travis Kelce’s brother Jason were reportedly sprinkling flower petals at the wedding of the year – here’s what to know.

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are married – which now makes her an aunt to Kylie and Jason Kelce’s four daughters. Photos: Getty Images; @kykelce/Instagram
NFL Super Bowl

Meet Laura Kruk, who just married New York Giants’ JuJu Smith-Schuster

Wedding guests included not just Swift and Travis Kelce, but Patrick Mahomes – another of the groom’s Kansas City Chiefs ex-teammates – and his wife Brittany.

Laura Kruk just tied the knot with JuJu Smith-Schuster, with Taylor Swift and others in attendance. Photo: @laura_kruk/Instagram
Fame and celebrity

Meet the sibling duo behind Wasia Project, Olivia Hardy and Heartstopper’s Will Gao

On their recent stop in Hong Kong, the musicians spoke with Style about making an album they’re proud of, and what the term ‘Wasian’ means to them.

South Korea

South Korean ticket touts to face the music when new penalties come into play

From August 28, authorities can impose fines of up to 50 times the resale price of a ticket, a sharp rise from the current US$6,600 maximum.

Fame and celebrity

Taylor Swift paid US$160,000 police bill for her wedding, New York mayor says

Critics of the billionaire pop star had questioned if taxpayers were on the hook for security costs at her weekend extravaganza.

Taylor Swift performs during The Eras Tour at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles in August 2023. Photo: AP
Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Concert delay affects Hong Kong’s reputation as a mega-event host

While the organiser of the Sammi Cheng concert at Kai Tak Stadium rightly exercised caution, the episode raises questions about competence and coordination.

Sammi Cheng Sau-man arrives at the 41st Hong Kong Film Awards ceremony at the Cultural Centre in Tsim Sha Tsui on April 16, 2023. Photo: Sam Tsang
Fame and celebrity

Bonnie Tyler, singer of epic ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’ dies at 75

She died ‘unexpectedly’ in a hospital in Portugal where she was being treated for an illness.

Taylor Swift

Who is director Joseph Kahn, a guest at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding?

Kahn is responsible for hit music videos including Britney Spears’ ‘Toxic’, and has worked with Mariah Carey, Lady Gaga, U2 and – of course – Taylor Swift.

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World of performing arts

How Asia’s women DJs are turning the tables in a male-dominated world

From Manila to Mumbai to Hong Kong, female DJs are teaming up to overcome gender stereotypes and fight for equal opportunities.

Camille Banzon from the Philippines is a pioneering bass DJ and founder of the Continuum Bass collective. Photo: courtesy of Camille Banzon
Hong Kong economy

Cantopop star Sammi Cheng’s Kai Tak Stadium concerts postponed over stage glitch

Appreciation shows to be held in place of concerts, with ticket holders given option to seek refund or keep passes for rescheduled event.

Fame and celebrity

Inside Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s big bash: a garden in the Garden

The couple wore a white dress and tux by Christian Dior and wrote their own vows for the intimate event in a transformed sports arena.

Fame and celebrity

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce get married in star-studded New York ceremony

Adam Sandler officiated the ceremony, which was attended by guests like actor Hugh Grant, author Jenny Han and the NFL’s Kareem Hunt.

A “Just Married” sign is displayed at Madison Square Garden during the wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce on Friday. Photo: AP
World of performing arts

Horse show spectacular to bring ‘magical’ equine energy to Hong Kong

Blending music and equestrian arts, Cavalluna – Gate to the Otherworld will gallop into Kai Tak Arena in September for the Year of the Horse.

A scene from Cavalluna – Gate to the Otherworld, which will be performed at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Arena from September 8 to 13, 2026. The production blends dance, music and equestrian arts in a “thrilling” story about a sorceress who can make drawings come to life. Photo: Cavalluna
Hong Kong celebrities and icons

Profile | How Twins’ Charlene Choi went from Cantopop teen idol to top Hong Kong actress

Since finding fame with Twins’ Gillian Chung 25 years ago, “Ah Sa” has navigated scandals and reinvented herself to become a force in showbiz.

Fame and celebrity

Meet Conor Kennedy, Taylor Swift’s ex whose wedding could top her nuptials

The son of RFK Jr tied the knot with singer Giulia Be in March – their 3-day celebrations will be held against Brazil’s iconic Christ the Redeemer landmark.

Fame and celebrity

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce kick off wedding celebrations: ‘she’s our queen’

An intimate dinner at Madison Square Garden for 100 guests on Thursday will be followed by a star-studded main event on Friday.

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift kiss after the Kansas City Chiefs defeat the San Francisco 49ers in Las Vegas in February 2024. Photo: AP
Fame and celebrity

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce to wed at Madison Square Garden, insider says

New York is bracing itself for the superstar singer and football player’s nuptials, with Mayor Zohran Mamdani adding to the hype.

Travis Kelce (87) kisses Taylor Swift after the Super Bowl in Las Vegas in February 2024. Photo: AP Photo
Ariana Grande

Is Wicked star Ariana Grande back with her ex Ricky Alvarez?

Grande was spotted on her birthday with her ex Ricky, who was mentioned in ‘Thank You, Next’ – and she’s updated the lyrics to give him a positive shout-out.

Fame and celebrity

Raye on her uncompromising rise to stardom – interview

The British singer-songwriter has hit albums, billions of Spotify streams, and gigs at Glastonbury and Montreux Jazz Festival to show for years of hard work.

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