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9 September, 2024
At 77, former Van Halen vocalist Sammy Hagar is done with touring, but has a nine-date run in Las Vegas, and may do other such residencies. Photo: Instagram/bill.ferencz
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Why Van Halen legend Sammy Hagar quit touring for Las Vegas residency

Hagar, 77, loves performing but no longer wants to tour. His nine-show run in Las Vegas may lead to further residencies.

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Who is Kim Porter’s ex-husband Al B. Sure! – and what did he say about Diddy?

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Meet Raiche Wright, Teddy Swims’ baby mama expecting their first child

K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop

Baby V. O. X, 2NE1, BigBang … older K-pop faves are coming back

K-pop legends like 1990s girl group Baby V. O. X, 2NE1, BigBang and GFriend have been making highly successful returns to the stage.

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K-pop girl group 2NE1 on stage in Seoul during a reunion concert in October 2024. The girl group is one of many older K-pop acts getting back together after years of inactivity. Photo: Instagram/2ne1official
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s Nicholas Tse to put on 2 Kai Tak concerts soon after Coldplay

Concerts will be held at 50,000-seat Kai Tak Stadium on April 25 and 26, with ticket prices starting at HK$680.

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Who is Eric Johnson’s first wife before Jessica Simpson, Keri D’Angelo Cohen?

Simpson and Johnson have called time on their 10-year marriage – here’s what we know about his ex-wife, Keri D’Angelo Cohen, who’s been seen hanging out with The Miz, Carl Radke and Barbie Blank Coba.

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Meet Gabriela Berlingeri, who may be dating Latin superstar Bad Bunny again

Berlingeri and Bad Bunny met at a restaurant in Puerto Rico in 2017, but only went public in 2020 – then they split in 2022 and Bad Bunny began dating Kendall Jenner … but they might be back on.

Bad Bunny and Gabriela Berlingeri appear on the red carpet at the 2021 Billboard Latin Music Awards. Photos: @gabrielaberlingeri/Instagram, Getty Images
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Who is Raina Chassagne, ex-wife of Megan Thee Stallion shooter Tory Lanez?

Tory Lanez, serving a 10-year sentence for injuring the ‘Otaku Hot Girl’ singer outside Kylie Jenner’s mansion, saw his marriage last less than a year before Chassagne filed for divorce.

Classical music

Seoul Philharmonic, Jaap van Zweden’s new orchestra, aims for ‘world-class’

Jung Jae-wal, the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra’s new CEO, wants it to compete with the world’s most prestigious orchestras within 10 years.

K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop

New K-pop girl group Hearts2Hearts to debut in February

The eight-member outfit are Korean music label SM Entertainment’s first rookie girl group since Aespa in 2020 – find out their names here.

(Clockwise from top left) Leean, Dahyun, Haram, Yuna, Carmen, Jooeun, Jiwoo and Nayeon are the eight members of new K-pop girl group Hearts2Hearts, who will make their debut in February. Photo: Instagram/sm_hearts2hearts
Donald Trump

Village People to perform at Trump inauguration, to dismay of gay activists

The group has previously clashed with the US president-elect over his use of their hit song YMCA, a tune long synonymous with gay pride.

Donald Trump dances at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania in October 2024. Photo: AP
Celebrity children

Meet vocalist Christina Aguilera’s spotlight-shunning teenage son, Max

Although he rarely makes appearances on social media, 17-year-old Max has accompanied the ‘Dirrty’ singer to the premieres of The Emoji Movie and The Addams Family.

American cinema

What Elton John film Never Too Late revealed to singer about his life

‘It brought back the struggle I had with success’, and how ‘it’s never too late to change,’ singer says of Disney+ documentary.

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Celebrity Families

Who are Lily Allen’s famous parents, Keith Allen and Alison Owen?

Amid rumours that Lily Allen and David Harbour are splitting up, the singer says she’s ‘spiralling’; in the past she’s attributed her mental health struggles to her parents – so who are they?

Lily Allen with her parents Keith Allen and Alison Owen. Photo: Getty Images
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Where is 90s singer and reality TV star Peter Andre in 2025?

From being a 90s heartthrob and marrying Katie Price in an OTT, Beckham-esque wedding, to becoming a national treasure in the UK, here’s what ‘Mysterious Girl’ singer Peter Andre is doing now …

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From being a 90s heartthrob and marrying Katie Price in an OTT, Beckham-esque wedding, to becoming a national treasure in the UK, here’s what “Mysterious Girl” singer Peter Andre is doing now … Photo: @peterandre/Instagram
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Who is Lena Dunham’s ‘one night stand’ turned husband, Luis Felber?

Lena Dunham may currently be writing a film about Sam Bankman-Fried, but first fans will get to see a new semi-autobiographical show based on her and her husband’s whirlwind romance.

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Ringo Starr talks about his new country album, Barbara Bach and broccoli

In 1970, former drummer Beatle Ringo Starr recorded his first country album. 55 years later, he’s releasing his second, Looking Up.

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Franz Ferdinand pair on new album, why they love Charli XCX, Chappell Roan

Frontman Alex Kapranos and bassist Bob Hardy talk about writing their new album The Human Fear, their love for Chappell Roan and Charli XCX.

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Franz Ferdinand guitarist and singer Alex Kapranos performs in Edinburgh in 2014. Photo: AFP
Performing arts in Hong Kong

YouTube pianist Cateen on his love of music, cats and technology

Japanese pianist Cateen, who recently played two sold-out shows in Hong Kong, was a computer engineer before becoming a social media star.

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American cinema

Britney Spears to be ‘very involved’ in biopic, director Jon M. Chu says

At the Golden Globes, Chu, who will direct the Grammy winner’s biopic, said she’ll have a hand in it, but it is still in its early stages.

Wellness

How Transcendental Meditation transformed my life, as it did for The Beatles

It’s a simple yet profound way to achieve inner peace and reduce stress, using a personal mantra to guide the mind towards a calmer state – no wonder Hugh Jackman and David Lynch are fans.

The Beatles with the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, in Rishikesh, India, in 1968. Photo: Getty Images
Celebrity Families

Who is Kaley Cuoco’s newly married younger sister, Briana Cuoco?

Kaley Cuoco was officiant for her sibling Briana Cuoco’s wedding to musician Brian Logan Dales on New Year’s Eve – here’s what we know about The Big Bang Theory star’s little sis.

Briana Cuoco is the talented younger sister of actress Kaley Cuoco. Photos: @bricuoco/Instagram
Fame and celebrity

The rise, fall and return of millionaire YouTube make-up star James Charles

His life has been a roller coaster of highs and lows, but the 25-year-old is back with a new vegan beauty brand, while making his entry into the music world with 2 singles

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Who is Spice Girl Mel B’s fearless daughter, Phoenix Chi Gulzar Brown?

Mel B’s daughter with Spice Girls backing dancer Jimmy Gulzar says she’s ‘no Beyoncé’ but would love a singing career – meanwhile, she’s a self-taught DJ and an ambassador for UK-based Women’s Aid.

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He wears it well: why Rod Stewart is still belting out the hits at 80

As rocker with the distinctive raspy voice turns 80, he can look ahead to upcoming tour dates and reflect on a near-60-year music career.

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British rock singer Rod Stewart celebrates his 80th birthday on January 10, 2025. Photo: AFP
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Robbie Williams has always been a cheeky monkey. Better Man just proves it

‘My MO has been cheeky. What’s more cheeky than a cheeky monkey?’ asks Robbie Williams – who in biopic Better Man is a CG chimpanzee.

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Robbie Williams arrives for the 82nd Golden Globes in California. Photo: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP
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Who is Sean O’Pry, who appeared in Taylor Swift’s ‘Blank Space’ music video?

Scouted at 17 by an America’s Next Top Model judge, Sean O’Pry has appeared in campaigns for Calvin Klein, Versace and Armani – and his hunky looks have made him a popular ‘Wattpad boy’.

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16 new spiders have just been named after Jay Chou’s songs

In 2011, Taiwan’s astronomers named an asteroid after the Mandopop star – now, a scientist has brought us ‘Excuse spider’ and ‘Rainbow spider’.

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