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Latest music news, features and opinion covering all musical genres from rock, dance, rap, hip hop and K-pop to Western classical and Chinese opera.
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
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.

Fame and celebrity

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

Get to Know

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

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.

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.

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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.

K-pop group BTS performs in central Seoul on March 21. Photo: Reuters
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.

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.

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.

Bonnie Tyler performs the song “Believe in Me” during the final of the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo, Sweden. Photo: via Reuters
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.

Joseph Kahn and Taylor Swift making a music video in 2014 – Kahn just attended the pop star’s wedding. Photo: @josephkahn/Instagram
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.

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.

Madison Square Garden is seen from the air on Thursday. Photo: AP
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.

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.

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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.

Conor Kennedy and Taylor Swift dated briefly in 2012. Photos: Getty Images, TNS
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.

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.

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.

Ariana Grande dated Ricky Alvarez in 2015; the pair have been spotted together recently. Photos: @arianagrande, @rickyrozay/Instagram
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.

Raye, now 28, has clear ideas about her music career. Photo: Audemars Piguet
Celebrity children

Meet James Marsden’s model-musician son, Jack Marsden

The 25-year-old son of the X-Men actor has gone from the runway to record production – and now, a brand campaign for The Macallan alongside his dad.

Taylor Swift

Who is Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s ‘genius’ wedding planner, Mark Seed?

The power couple have reportedly tapped wedding guru Mark Seed, who’s also worked with Jack Antonoff and Margaret Qualley, and Jennifer Lawrence.

Celebrity children

Meet Caroline Jones, who performed with the Zac Brown Band at a Trump event

Jones and the Zac Brown Band performed at the UFC Freedom 250 – but why is an insult against Michelle Obama driving a wedge between the billionaire heiress and her family?

Caroline Jones is in the news for her recent performance with the Zac Brown Band at the UFC Freedom 250. Photo: @carolinejones/Instagram
What to do in Hong Kong

How Hong Kong composer overcame knifepoint mugging to debut her most daring work

Alice Yeung’s Time (in-)Linear, featuring harmonica virtuoso CY Leo and pianist Daniel Chu, is possibly the first of its kind in the world.

Hong Kong composer Alice Yeung is known for her dramatic, visceral music. Her most ambitious work to date, Time (in-)Linear, will premiere at the Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall on June 27 with a performance featuring harmonica virtuoso CY Leo and pianist Daniel Chu. Photo: May Tse
American cinema

Review | Power Ballad: Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas charm in feel-good music rights drama

This drama about the music industry, stardom and arguments over intellectual property is a fun story with solid performances from its leads.

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Obituaries

Legendary American music mogul Clive Davis dead at 94

‘The man with the golden ear’ leaves behind a profound legacy spanning rock, pop and hip-hop.

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