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A photograph of rapper Tupac Shakur and Marion ‘Suge’ Knight, right, taken by Leonard Jefferson, just minutes before the fatal shooting in 1996, is displayed during the trial of Duane Davis. Photo: Reuters
United States

Ex-gang leader found guilty in 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur

Jury finds Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis guilty of orchestrating drive-by shooting, marking first conviction in decades-old case.

Celebrity Families

Why did Garth Brooks’ daughter Allie Colleen draw anger over her Dolly Parton tribute?

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Performing arts in Hong Kong

Review | CCOHK’s Space Fantasy is a visual spectacle great for the whole family

Fame and celebrity

Meet Kelly Vohnn, the Dolly Parton impersonator caught in a CNN mix-up

The network later apologised to the ‘Jolene’ singer’s family; Vohnn, who is based in Las Vegas and a big fan of Parton, has thoughts on the matter herself.

Dolly Parton tribute artist Kelly Vohnn (right) was mistaken for the legendary singer during a CNN broadcast. Photo: Reuters, Getty Images
K-pop idols

Can Southeast Asian artists replicate K-pop’s global success with SEA-pop?

Even as more regional artists are performing overseas, they should not blindly copy the K-pop playbook, industry observers say.

Icons and Influencers

Lyas, founder of La Watchparty, the unmissable fashion week event – interview

Denied entry to Jonathan Anderson’s Dior debut, Elias Medini held a watch party at a Paris bar – now he also runs events in New York, London and Milan.

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Performing arts in Hong Kong

Review | Chinese violin virtuoso Zhang Aozhe, 18, makes magical Hong Kong debut

The Premio Paganini winner played Beethoven, Mozart, Vivaldi and more with flawless technique in a show that deserved a higher turnout.

Chinese violinist Zhang Aozhe performs during “The Magic of Violin” concert at Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall on August 25, 2026. Photo: Hong Kong International Young Musicians Competition Foundation
Get to Know

Who is Stella Lefty’s boyfriend, viral country star Vincent Mason?

Inspired by John Mayer, the rising musician co-wrote ‘Something to Lose’ with Lefty and joined her to perform the track at Lollapalooza 2026.

Hong Kong celebrities and icons

Profile | How Josie Ho rejected her billionaire heiress destiny for indie filmmaking

Macau casino magnate Stanley Ho’s eighth child has built her own legacy as a musician, award-winning actress and movie producer.

Hong Kong entertainment

US singer Post Malone delays Hong Kong concert, sparking fan complaints

Concert organiser Live Nation Hong Kong says September 16 show at Kai Tak Stadium has been postponed.

Post Malone performs at the 2025 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in California. Photo: TNS
Fame and celebrity

Meet the late Dolly Parton’s best friend and assistant, Judy Ogle

Having known the ‘Queen of Country Music’ since childhood, Ogle founded The Dolly Archive and was even rumoured to be romantically involved with the ‘Jolene’ singer.

The late Dolly Parton (left) and her best friend, Judy Ogle, had known each other since childhood. Photo: @dollyparton/Instagram
Get to Know

Meet Britney Spears’ son, Jayden James, the new face of MAC Cosmetics

After debuting on Vetements’ Paris runway, the younger son of the ‘Princess of Pop’ and Kevin Federline is forging his own path in music.

Hong Kong society

Bruno Mars to play 4 shows in Hong Kong next May, returning after nearly a decade

Grammy-winning US pop star will perform on May 7, 8, 11 and 12 in ‘Romantic Tour’ that also includes stops in Singapore, Japan and Thailand.

Get to Know

Meet rising Slovak pop star Adéla’s boyfriend, music producer Jackson Shanks

He has been dating the rising Slovak pop star and ‘Ain’t In LA’ singer for a year, having first been spotted together at a Sabrina Carpenter concert last November.

Pop star Adéla Jergová and music producer Jackson Shanks have been dating for a year. Photo: @myleshendrik/Instagram
Fame and celebrity

Who was Dolly Parton’s late husband, Carl Thomas Dean, her partner of over 60 years?

The country music legend, who passed away at age 80, met the Nashville native as her career began to take off, and they famously had an “open” marriage.

The late country music superstar Dolly Parton with her husband, Carl Thomas Dean, who passed away in 2025. Photo: DollyParton.com
Obituaries

Dolly Parton, US country music legend and cultural icon, dies at 80

Prolific songwriter of ‘Jolene’ and other hits transcended generations, genres and politics over a six-decade career.

Australia

Australia’s top music charts ban AI songs to protect human artists

Under the new rules, music must be ‘substantially human made’ but recordings that use AI in a supporting role are still eligible.

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The Netherlands

Netherlands withdraws from ‘no longer’ neutral Eurovision

Its Dutch broadcaster says the contest, which has been hit by a wave of boycotts over Israel’s participation, has ‘become a platform for division’.

A Eurovision flag flies at the port of Burgas, on Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast, which will host the 71st Eurovision Song Contest in 2027. Photo: AP
Thailand

Nene Royal: the Thai teen rocker taking America’s Got Talent by storm

The self-taught guitar prodigy has come a long way from Phuket market performances as she prepares for her biggest stage yet.

Get to Know

Meet Claudia Spanier, fashion critic Suzy Menkes’ DJ granddaughter

Known by her moniker ‘Cloud9’, the Brit blends Afrobeats, amapiano and R&B at brand events and Soho House gigs.

Guinness World Records

Ghibli film composer Joe Hisaishi sets 3 Guinness World Records

Hisaishi, who wrote scores for Studio Ghibli animations including Spirited Away, has been honoured for achievements in live classical music.

Japanese composer Joe Hisaishi conducts a performance at Radio City Music Hall in New York on August 11, 2026. Photo: Kyodo
Fame and celebrity

Meet Nick Aiello, Obsession star Inde Navarrette’s rumoured boyfriend

The actress just announced as Rogue in Marvel’s X-Men reboot was recently spotted on an LA date with the indie musician.

Obsession star Inde Navarrette and singer-songwriter Nick Aiello often show affection for each other in their Instagram posts. Photos: @indenavarrette, @nickaiello/Instagram
Fashion

How to Style like Lainey Wilson, the 2025 CMA entertainer of the year, at SXSW

Recreate the country star’s signature Western flair with luxury pieces from Miu Miu, Chloé, Zimmermann and Manolo Blahnik.

K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop

Christian metal band Demon Hunter sues Netflix over KPop Demon Hunters

The group claims trademark infringement, citing a case where someone wanted a refund after mistakenly buying US$500 tickets to their concert.

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Hong Kong's music scene

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, August 21-23

Enjoy live music, karaoke and barbecue, a festival of sports, a Chinese animated film and Ukrainian Culture Day this weekend in Hong Kong.

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The Wai shopping centre in Tai Wai, Hong Kong, will be ending its Music All The Wai celebration on August 22, 2026, with live music and dedicated Spotify playlists among the attractions. Photo: Instagram/thewaimall
Fame and celebrity

Meet Thai actor Blue Pongtiwat, rumoured to be dating Blackpink’s Lisa

The K-pop superstar, who has reportedly split from Frédéric Arnault, was spotted in Hong Kong and Japan with the actor dubbed ‘Thailand’s Cha Eun-woo’.

Thai actor-singer Blue Pongtiwat was present at Lisa’s 29th birthday bash in Bali. Photo: @blue_pongtiwat/Instagram
Style Edit

Style Edit: Gracie Abrams is Chanel’s new Coco Mademoiselle

Thomas du Pré de Saint Maur tapped director Joe Wright for the launch, the brand having previously worked with Timothée Chalamet and Martin Scorsese.

Get to Know

Meet Hayes Warner, the pop singer who plays Debbie in The Shards

Known for her TikTok hit ‘Breadcrumbs’, she stars in the erotic thriller adapted by Ryan Murphy, alongside Kaia Gerber and Evan Rachel Wood.

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