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Visitors tour Dataland, the world’s first museum of AI arts, on June 16 in Los Angeles. Photo: Getty Images
Artificial intelligence

Opinion | Don’t let AI take over our human creative expression

The grand promise of AI has been inverted: while we continue doing the grunt work, AI is writing poetry and painting masterpieces.

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Classical music

Pipe dream: traditional wind instruments blow up a storm in Hong Kong

Fame and celebrity

Does Ella Langley have a new beau? Meet fellow country star Tucker Wetmore

World of performing arts

Could hit musical Hamilton be coming to Hong Kong in 2027?

Crossroads Live UK is recruiting for a tour of the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical, while social media posts point to Hong Kong as one stop.

Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda and other cast members perform during a scene of the hit musical at the 2016 Tony Awards in New York. Producer Crossroads Live says that an upcoming global tour will visit Asia, while social media posts point to a possible Hong Kong stop. Photo: Invision/AP
Thailand

‘My dream comes true’: Thai teen strums her way to America’s Got Talent crown

The teenage guitar sensation beat nine other finalists after emerging as the clear favourite before the finale.

Fame and celebrity

Meet Bryan Seaver, the late Dolly Parton’s nephew and ousted security head

The son of Cassie Parton spoke out against the ‘Jolene’ singer’s manager Danny Nozell, following his dismissal as head of security, and alleged intimidation.

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World of performing arts

Metal meets Mongolian throat singing and instruments in Uuhai’s Hong Kong debut

In Hong Kong for the Asia+ Festival, Uuhai want to expand the world’s understanding of Mongolia and its culture beyond Genghis Khan.

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Zorigoo Battsooj of Uuhai, who plays the horsehead fiddle (morin khuur) and performs throat singing. The Mongolian folk metal band will play in Hong Kong as part of the Asia+ Festival on September 23 and 24. Photo: Uuhai
Malaysia

As Malaysia bets big on a concert boom, where are the local acts?

Artists question efforts to develop local talent, highlighting ‘worrying trend’ of global stars with no Malaysian opening act.

Fame and celebrity

Is The Voice’s Riley Green in a relationship?

Green has been linked to fellow country stars, including ‘Choosin’ Texas’ singer Ella Langley, and is believed to be the ex behind Megan Moroney’s break-up song ‘Who Hurt You?’.

Style Edit

Style Edit: Chow Tai Fook’s Song collection draws on the Chinese drum

Double-drum forms, gourd motifs and diamond-set details express blessings, family ties and traditions passed down through the generations.

Chow Tai Fook’s Song collection transforms the Chinese drum into contemporary jewellery. Photo: Handout
Israel-Gaza war

Ed Sheeran calls Gaza situation ‘unjustifiable’ after Macklemore exit furore

The pop star decried the ‘devastation and loss of children’s lives’ in the Palestinian enclave during a concert in Philadelphia.

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Ed Sheeran performs during the 2025 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival in California. Photo: Getty Images for Coachella
World of performing arts

‘Easiest music lesson’: Astrid Jorgensen’s Pub Choir proves anyone can sing

From a Brisbane pub to America’s Got Talent – Australian vocalist Astrid Jorgensen shares her story ahead of her Hong Kong show.

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What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, September 18-20

A rooftop market, a free mini music festival and an all-you-can-eat pizza block party are among our picks this weekend in Hong Kong.

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Israel-Gaza war

Acts quit Ed Sheeran tour in solidarity with Macklemore over Palestinian remarks

Musicians withdraw from British singer’s shows in solidarity with Macklemore after promoter drops rapper.

Ed Sheeran performing in Boston in 2025. Photo: TNS
Performing arts in Hong Kong

Review | Benjamin Grosvenor joins Hong Kong Sinfonietta for a memorable night

Norwegian Radio Orchestra conductor Holly Hyun Choe led proceedings on an evening starring Grosvenor playing Brahms’ ‘Piano Concerto No 1’.

Pianist Benjamin Grosvenor during his performance of Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minor with the Hong Kong Sinfonietta on September 12, 2026 at the Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall (Photo: HKS)
Fame and celebrity

Meet Celine Dion’s 3 sons – René-Charles and twins Nelson and Eddy

The ‘My Heart Will Go On’ singer’s emotional Paris comeback following her illness shines a spotlight on her children with late husband René Angélil.

Get to Know

Who is Riverdale star Charles Melton’s wife, Camille Summers-Valli?

The actor, who is reportedly in talks to star in Destin Daniel Cretton’s live-action Naruto film, confirmed his marriage to the director last month.

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Obituaries

Famed ‘Designer to the Stars’ Bob Mackie dead at 87

Oscars, Emmys, and Broadway creator dressed generations of icons from Marilyn Monroe and Cher to Zendaya.

Costume and fashion designer Bob Mackie at his home in Palm Springs, California in 2021. Photo: AP
Celine Dion

Celine Dion makes long-awaited return to stage in Paris

The singer wept as she opened her first full concert in six years, amid her battle with the incurable Stiff Person Syndrome.

Get to Know

Meet ‘Choosin’ Texas’ singer Ella Langley’s parents, Jason and Heather

Her hit track from Dandelion has topped the Billboard Hot 100 for 21 weeks and counting – but how much do you know about the country star’s family life?

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Jewellery

The rise of the double-finger ring, from Hermès to Dior

Jewellery houses everywhere, including Cartier, Rick Owens and Jean Paul Gaultier, are turning the design into a statement of scale and attitude.

Ara Vartanian Ara x Mr Dean collection. Photo: Handout
Performing arts in Hong Kong

Review | Pianist Eric Lu brilliantly reflects Chopin’s genius in HK Phil concert

Lu’s terrific rendition of Piano Concerto No 1 in E minor was bookended by Yao Chen’s panda-themed waltz and Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite.

International Chopin Competition Gold Medallist Eric Lu photographed during his debut with the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, in a ocncert on September 9, 2026 conducted by Lio Kuokman. Lu played Chopin’s Concerto No. 1 in E minor. (Photo: Desmond Chan/ HK Phil)
Hong Kong celebrities and icons

Profile | How Cantopop lyricist Wyman Wong became a cultural force in Hong Kong

Songwriter for the stars, fashion journalist, LGBTQ activist – Wong’s impact on modern Hong Kong culture cannot be overstated.

Fashion

Tommy Hilfiger on showing at The Plaza, New York energy and his preppy SS27 collection – interview

The legendary American designer reflects on living at The Plaza Hotel, shooting with Travis Kelce and Jisoo, and bringing ‘youthquake’ energy to NYFW.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s guqin revival bridges ancient philosophy and modern passions

A renewed appreciation of the seven-stringed zither is as much about understanding ancient Chinese culture as it is enjoying the music.

John Yiu, an art historian and the deputy director of the Jao Tsung-I Petite Ecole academic research and cultural centre, at the University of Hong Kong, with his guqin. Photo: Alexander Mak
What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, September 11-13

From a craft beer festival to an introspective art exhibition and a soundwalk to Tomorrowland’s fashion pop-up, there’s a lot on this weekend.

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Black Kite Brewery’s Flockfest 2026 craft beer festival, at PMQ from September 11 to 13, is one of the exciting happenings in Hong Kong this weekend. Here’s what else to do and see. Photo: Black Kite Brewery
Interview

Q&A | How Logan Horne turns luxury scarves into shirts and homeware – interview

Loved by celebrities like Travis Kelce and Dwyane Wade, J. Logan Home now offers a curated selection of reworked pieces at Beaureguards in Rosewood Hong Kong.

Timepieces

8 timepieces from Post Malone’s holy grail watch collection

Many of the musician’s most prized timepieces, including a gem-set Patek Philippe Nautilus also owned by Drake and Kylie Jenner, are rarely seen in public.

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