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Benson Ang

Lifestyle Correspondent

Benson is lifestyle correspondent at The Straits Times and joined the Life desk in 2014. A creative arts honours graduate, he has been a journalist since 2008. A lifelong learner, he entered the profession because of the endless opportunities it affords to better understand the world. He writes lifestyle and entertainment features, as well as concert and theatre reviews. Most weekends find him visiting local attractions or catching a concert or live performance.

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K-pop boy band Treasure to hold concert in Singapore after three years

K-pop boy group Treasure, comprising (from far left) Doyoung, Haruto, Junkyu, Jihoon (back), Asahi (front), Park Jeong-woo, Choi Hyun-suk, Yoon Jae-hyuk, Yoshi and So Jung-hwan, performing at the KSPO Dome in Seoul in October 2025.
K-pop boy group Treasure, comprising (from far left) Doyoung, Haruto, Junkyu, Jihoon (back), Asahi (front), Park Jeong-woo, Choi Hyun-suk, Yoon Jae-hyuk, Yoshi and So Jung-hwan, performing at the KSPO Dome in Seoul in October 2025.

Moulin Rouge! The Musical to play here in February 2027

Cameron Blakely as Harold Zidler and the original world tour company of
 Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Cameron Blakely as Harold Zidler and the original world tour company of
 Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Gaining 10kg, getting down and dirty: Malaysian film Mother Bhumi allows Fan Bingbing to break through

Qingdao-born actress Fan Bingbing spoke with local media during a April 16 virtual interview about her role in the drama movie Mother Bhumi (2025).
Qingdao-born actress Fan Bingbing spoke with local media during a April 16 virtual interview about her role in the drama movie Mother Bhumi (2025).

Star Awards 2026: Emerald Hill – The Little Nyonya Story wins Best Drama Serial

Best Actress Jesseca Liu and Best Actor Desmond Tan posing with their awards at the Star Awards at Mediacorp on April 19, 2026.
Best Actress Jesseca Liu and Best Actor Desmond Tan posing with their awards at the Star Awards at Mediacorp on April 19, 2026.

Sequel to Madonna’s Confessions On A Dance Floor album announced

American singer-songwriter Madonna announced via an April 15 post that her next album will be titled Confessions II and is set to drop on July 3.
American singer-songwriter Madonna announced via an April 15 post that her next album will be titled Confessions II and is set to drop on July 3.

No midlife crisis for co-stars Christopher Lee and Mark Lee: ‘You can still find a new direction’

Singaporean actors Mark Lee (left), Christopher Lee (right) and Taiwanese actor Hsu Hsiao-shun (centre) promoting their upcoming film Uncle Odyssey, which opens here on April 16.
Singaporean actors Mark Lee (left), Christopher Lee (right) and Taiwanese actor Hsu Hsiao-shun (centre) promoting their upcoming film Uncle Odyssey, which opens here on April 16.

Eric Chou’s tour to stop in Singapore for the third time

Taiwanese singer Eric Chou's upcoming performances will be held on a four-sided stage at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.
Taiwanese singer Eric Chou's upcoming performances will be held on a four-sided stage at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.

How Carrie Wong survived 2019 career low to be youngest All-Time Favourite Artiste recipient

Actress Carrie Wong is the 10th artiste to enjoy an unbroken streak of Top 10 popularity awards at the Star Awards.
Actress Carrie Wong is the 10th artiste to enjoy an unbroken streak of Top 10 popularity awards at the Star Awards.

‘Yes man’ with fans: All-Time Favourite Artiste recipient Romeo Tan up for a record five prizes

Rapper Jay Park prepped for AIA Hyrox Singapore race by squeezing in workouts at 11pm

K-pop star Jay Park speaking to local media at the National Stadium on April 5, ahead of his participation in the AIA Hyrox Singapore 2026 challenge.
K-pop star Jay Park speaking to local media at the National Stadium on April 5, ahead of his participation in the AIA Hyrox Singapore 2026 challenge.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.