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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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Theatre review: Dear Evan Hansen touches with its beautiful message of feeling included and valued

Show Picks: Exo’s Baekhyun to charm fans on his first solo world tour with new tracks

'Too early for him to be gone': Ex-MP Lee Bee Wah, celebrities pay tribute to late HK actor Benz Hui

Celebrities and public figures have taken to social media to remember Benz Hui, including former MP Lee Bee Wah (far left), Carlos Chan (top right) and Miriam Yeung.
Celebrities and public figures have taken to social media to remember Benz Hui, including former MP Lee Bee Wah (far left), Carlos Chan (top right) and Miriam Yeung.

Concert review: Jam Hsiao’s gig was jam-packed with fan service elements

Taiwanese singer Jam Hsiao in a leopard-print get-up at his concert at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on Oct 25.
Taiwanese singer Jam Hsiao in a leopard-print get-up at his concert at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on Oct 25.

Theatre review: Kimberly Akimbo full of humour and humanity

Sentosa to undergo Wicked transformation for movie sequel’s release in November

Show Picks: Cirque Alice reimagines Alice In Wonderland with circus feats and stage magic

Singer Faye Wong’s ex-husband Li Yapeng is divorced for the second time

Former Chinese actor Li Yapeng, with former Chinese beauty queen Haiha Jinxi and their daughter Li Xia in happier times.
Former Chinese actor Li Yapeng, with former Chinese beauty queen Haiha Jinxi and their daughter Li Xia in happier times.

Singer Jay Chou opens up about suffering from panic attacks during his Carnival World Tour

Jay Chou shared that at times, he did think of cancelling some shows due to his condition, but eventually held back from doing so.
Jay Chou shared that at times, he did think of cancelling some shows due to his condition, but eventually held back from doing so.

Actor Mark Lee to release first Hokkien song in 21 years on his 57th birthday

Singaporean actor-comedian will release a new Hokkien song on his 57th birthday on Oct 16.
Singaporean actor-comedian will release a new Hokkien song on his 57th birthday on Oct 16.

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