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Eddino Abdul Hadi

Music Correspondent

Eddino joined The Straits Times as a music journalist in 2007 and has interviewed, and covered releases and concerts by many global, regional and local artistes. He also covers other aspects of the entertainment industry and has done podcasts on music. He does lifestyle stories, as well as covers activities relating to parenting and children. He is also a musician, songwriter and composer.

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Tzuyu from K-pop girl group Twice to visit Singapore for Atlassian Williams F1 Team collab

K-pop singer Tzuyu will sing the theme song celebrating the collaboration between Atlassian Williams F1 Team and anime series Dan Da Dan.
K-pop singer Tzuyu will sing the theme song celebrating the collaboration between Atlassian Williams F1 Team and anime series Dan Da Dan.

Singapore stunt school Sandbox closes down before the film based on it opens in October

The Sandbox is a comedy film based on a real stunt school starring its founder Peps Goh (second from left).
The Sandbox is a comedy film based on a real stunt school starring its founder Peps Goh (second from left).

G-Dragon’s Peaceminusone collabs with Toy Story and McDonald’s to launch in Singapore

Toy Story Peaceminusone: The First Fan is a collaboration between G-Dragon’s fashion label and Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story franchise.
Toy Story Peaceminusone: The First Fan is a collaboration between G-Dragon’s fashion label and Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story franchise.

From JJ Lin to The Killers and Lana Del Rey: Guide to Singapore’s must-watch F1 concerts

(Clockwise from left) American singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey, US band The Killers and Singaporean Mandopop star JJ Lin.
(Clockwise from left) American singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey, US band The Killers and Singaporean Mandopop star JJ Lin.

Singer-songwriters Dick Lee and JJ Lin inducted into inaugural Hall of Fame at Compass Awards

Dick Lee (left) and JJ Lin were inaugural winners of the Hall of Fame Award for songs that have won in the same category three times.
Dick Lee (left) and JJ Lin were inaugural winners of the Hall of Fame Award for songs that have won in the same category three times.

Suhaimi Yusof, Gurmit Singh visit Sheikh Haikel at his restaurant after cancer reveal

Local celebs, including Suhaimi Yusof and Gurmit Singh, showed support for rapper Sheikh Haikel’s cancer battle by visiting his restaurant.
Local celebs, including Suhaimi Yusof and Gurmit Singh, showed support for rapper Sheikh Haikel’s cancer battle by visiting his restaurant.

Comedian Trevor Noah returns to Singapore in November for Just For Laughs festival

South African comedian Trevor Noah last performed in Singapore in 2024.
South African comedian Trevor Noah last performed in Singapore in 2024.

Actor Aaron Aziz shares heartfelt message for Sheikh Haikel amid cancer battle

Aaron Aziz (left) and Sheikh Haikel went on the umrah, a minor pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, together in 2025.
Aaron Aziz (left) and Sheikh Haikel went on the umrah, a minor pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, together in 2025.

‘I don’t want to die, not yet’: Rapper Sheikh Haikel lost 100kg during Stage 4 cancer treatment

Sheikh Haikel broke down several times during an interview with his wife his Anna Belle Francis at their Hai Ge Ji Hainanese Chicken Rice restaurant at Bussorah Street.
Sheikh Haikel broke down several times during an interview with his wife his Anna Belle Francis at their Hai Ge Ji Hainanese Chicken Rice restaurant at Bussorah Street.

Turtles, Sanrio carnival, gardens and bouncy castles: 4 new activities for the Sept school holidays

Here are four newly opened fun spots that have been tested and approved by the writer and his two daughters, aged seven and 13.
Here are four newly opened fun spots that have been tested and approved by the writer and his two daughters, aged seven and 13.

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