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Taylor Swift performs during “The Eras Tour” in Los Angeles. Photo: AP

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Taylor Swift No. 1 again in Spotify Wrapped 2024. Who else is ranked?

According to the streaming giant’s annual overview, Taylor Swift was 2024’s most-streamed artist globally with more than 26.6 billion streams.

5 Dec 2024 - 4:45PMvideocam

Performing arts in Hong Kong

Conductor Elim Chan on cancel culture, and why Hong Kong is ‘special’

5 Dec 2024 - 4:15PM

K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop

Review | Rosie, debut album of Blackpink’s Rosé, is an emotional roller coaster

5 Dec 2024 - 12:31PMvideocam

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Move over, Taylor Swift, Beyoncé is Billboard No 1 pop star of 21st century

Music industry magazine Billboard has awarded the singer the accolade for many reasons, including ‘her singular ability to create moments’.

4 Dec 2024 - 11:45AM

Beyoncé at a campaign event for 2024 US presidential candidate Kamala Harris. Music industry magazine Billboard has crowned her the greatest pop star of the 21st century. Photo: AP

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Books and literature

Korean author on being your true self, as her hit guide appears in English

K-pop stars helped make Kim Su-hyun’s I Decided to Live as Me fly off shelves in Asia. An English version may help more find their own path.

4 Dec 2024 - 4:46AM

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Singer Elton John, 77, says he has lost his eyesight

‘Rocket Man’ singer attends launch of show in London’s West End, but tells audience ‘I haven’t been able to see the performance’.

3 Dec 2024 - 3:24AM

K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop

K-pop group (G)I-DLE to renew contracts, Aespa’s rise continues

(G)I-DLE get over their 7-year itch, and win record of the year at MMAs, where girl group Aespa take 7 prizes and TWS win rookie of the year.

2 Dec 2024 - 1:30PM

Girl group (G)I-DLE, who have announced the renewal of their contracts after seven years in K-pop. Photo: Instagram/@miyeonxprincess

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Performing arts in Hong Kong

Tianjin Juilliard School represents the future, Juilliard president says

‘An orchestra is a metaphor for collaboration,’ says music school head Damian Woetzel, a believer in power of arts to bring people together.

2 Dec 2024 - 11:15AM

Michelle Kim, founder and artistic director of Hong Kong Generation Next Arts, interviews Damian Woetzel, president of The Juilliard School (middle), as Wei He, chief executive and artistic director of The Tianjin Julliard School looks on, ahead of the Tianjin Juilliard Orchestra recent performance in Hong Kong. Photo: George Wong

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American cinema

Meet the voice coach to Wicked’s Ariana Grande and an A to Z of stars

‘A spiritual guru,’ Wicked’s Jonathan Bailey says. ‘The kindest man in the world,’ Grande says. Eric Vetro on being voice coach to the stars.

1 Dec 2024 - 9:45AMvideocam

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K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop

If K-pop’s Seventeen are ‘textbook’ excellent, why aren’t they dominating?

Seventeen balance charm and edge, are excellent ‘across the board’ – but critics say they are not unique and lack a universally beloved song.

2 Dec 2024 - 2:28PMvideocam

K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop

Lookalike contest for BTS’ Jungkook keeps viral trend going

Look like a star? Enter a lookalike contest. After a Timothée Chalamet one went viral, it was the turn of BTS’ Jungkook. Up next: NCT’s Mark.

30 Nov 2024 - 4:54AM

The winners of a Jungkook lookalike contest in Chicago, in the US. The competition drew a large crowd of participants and K-pop fans alike. Photo: Facebook/BTS Archive Memes

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European cinema

Robbie Williams on why Better Man film is a ‘healing process’, new music

The singer reflects on why sharing his story came easy, his hopes for the film and how Better Man will affect the roll-out of his new music.

29 Nov 2024 - 6:01PMvideocam

Robbie Williams at the European premiere for Better Man in London on November 27, 2024. The singer reflects on his hopes for the film, which depicts him as a CGI monkey, and how it will affect the roll-out of his new music. Photo: AP

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American cinema

Beatles ’64 offers a fly-on-the-wall look as the band breaks the US

Martin Scorsese’s Beatles documentary gets up close and personal with the band and documents their first visit to the United States.

29 Nov 2024 - 4:15PMvideocam

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What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, November 29-December 1

Music lovers should head to Central, those looking to relax can check out a sound bath and foodies will love this afternoon tea this weekend.

29 Nov 2024 - 3:15PMvideocam

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Ed Sheeran to make history with concert in Bhutan

The Himalayan kingdom welcomes the superstar British musician to Thimphu for a concert in January 2025, with tickets starting at US$10.

29 Nov 2024 - 10:06PM

Ed Sheeran performing in Wellington, New Zealand. He will become the first Western superstar to hold a concert in Bhutan when he performs there in January 2025. Photo: handout

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K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop

K-pop’s NewJeans announce split from agency Ador, citing a lack of respect

Members promise to fight for the use of girl group’s name, with Danielle saying ‘NewJeans never die’ and they hope to put out new music.

29 Nov 2024 - 10:17AM

Members of NewJeans attend a press conference in Seoul to declare the termination of their contract with label Ador, citing multiple reasons including unfair treatment. Photo: AP

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What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best shows in Hong Kong this weekend, Nov 29-Dec 1

See Suede, Central Cee and more at Clockenflap, or an award-winning jazz singer’s intimate event. A top drag queen makes her Hong Kong debut.

28 Nov 2024 - 5:52PM

Arts & Culture

Did Frederic Chopin write this? Newly found waltz goes on show

A sheet of music discovered in a New York museum could well be the work of Chopin, experts agree. The museum has put the waltz on show.

27 Nov 2024 - 5:15PMvideocam

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K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop

How does APT by Rosé and Bruno Mars rewrite the K-pop playbook?

Less synchronised choreography and storytelling, more casual dancing and playful visuals – ‘APT’ blends K-pop and Western pop conventions.

27 Nov 2024 - 9:45AM

Rosé and Bruno Mars performed their song APT at the MAMA awards show in Japan on November 22. Its success stems from the “popification of K-pop”, or its integration into mainstream pop music. Photo: Instagram/@mnet_mama

Europe

Americas and the Caribbean

Disturbing new details emerge in Liam Payne death investigation

New footage reveals Liam Payne’s struggle with hotel staff before his fatal fall from a Buenos Aires balcony last month.

26 Nov 2024 - 5:50PMvideocam

Liam Payne poses on the red carpet for the Brit Awards in London in February 2019. Photo: TNS

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5 global pop stars following Mariah Carey, Kanye West to China

There’s still time in 2024 to see 5 global pop stars in China, the latest to be lured there after Carey, West, John Legend and Westlife.

26 Nov 2024 - 3:44PM

Arts & Culture

Performing arts in Hong Kong

Review | Elim Chan conjures magic in brilliant Prokofiev with HK Phil

Chan shapes a mesmerising rendition of symphony after teaming with violinist James Ehnes in a refined performance of Tchaikovsky concerto.

26 Nov 2024 - 11:15AM

Entertainment

Sting on the Sting 3.0 tour, the Police, and 35 years of yoga

Sting, who found fame in the late 70s with the Police, talks about playing in a three-piece band again, Billy Joel and staying healthy at 73.

23 Nov 2024 - 4:15PM

Sting performs with drummer Chris Maas during his Sting 3.0 tour at The Wiltern, in Los Angeles. Photo: AP Photo/Chris Pizzello

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