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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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Surviving the wild in comfort: A family sleepover at Mandai’s new Crocodile Lodge

Crocodile Lodge, a glamping experience within Mandai Wildlife Reserve, features air-conditioned tents and modern amenities.
Crocodile Lodge, a glamping experience within Mandai Wildlife Reserve, features air-conditioned tents and modern amenities.

Benjamin Kheng shuts down weight-loss drug rumours, credits health scare for fitness transformation

Singaporean singer Benjamin Kheng runs 60km every week and avoids processed food.
Singaporean singer Benjamin Kheng runs 60km every week and avoids processed food.

Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau make red-carpet debut as a couple, she calls him ‘love of her life’

Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry at the Katy Perry: The Lifetimes Tour - Live From Paris' premiere at the 2026 Tribeca Festival, New York.
Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry at the Katy Perry: The Lifetimes Tour - Live From Paris' premiere at the 2026 Tribeca Festival, New York.

Away from the spotlight: Meet the Gen Z Singaporeans building unconventional music careers

(Clockwise from left) Percussionist Desiree Tay, owner of guitar repair store Wax Guitar Services Hazieq Nizam, and founder of indie music company Parka Dominic Yuan.
(Clockwise from left) Percussionist Desiree Tay, owner of guitar repair store Wax Guitar Services Hazieq Nizam, and founder of indie music company Parka Dominic Yuan.

Malaysian-American contestant apologises for wrongly pronouncing roti canai on MasterChef

Malaysian-American MasterChef contestant Jaime Tan pronounced roti canai with a hard “k” sound rather than the traditional “ch”.
Malaysian-American MasterChef contestant Jaime Tan pronounced roti canai with a hard “k” sound rather than the traditional “ch”.

While Singapore fans scramble for BTS concert tickets, this 19-year-old already has his seat

The Kallang Pass winner Thevin Ong brought his mother, Madam Lau Li Ping, to George Lam and Sally Yeh's concert at Singapore Indoor Stadium in April.
The Kallang Pass winner Thevin Ong brought his mother, Madam Lau Li Ping, to George Lam and Sally Yeh's concert at Singapore Indoor Stadium in April.

How The Kallang team is gearing up to welcome BTS and Army back to the National Stadium

Kallang staff (from left) Lih Long Lee, Mitch Seeto, Calvin Christian Willem Palyama, and Tat Siong Ng, and BTS performing at their concert in Arirang.
Kallang staff (from left) Lih Long Lee, Mitch Seeto, Calvin Christian Willem Palyama, and Tat Siong Ng, and BTS performing at their concert in Arirang.

Dad-approved, kid-tested: 6 new activities for the June school holidays

Here are six fresh attractions opened in recent months that have been tested and approved by the writer and his two daughters, aged seven and 13.
Here are six fresh attractions opened in recent months that have been tested and approved by the writer and his two daughters, aged seven and 13.

Rapper Drake ties with Taylor Swift for most No. 1 albums on Billboard

Drake is the first artiste to hold the top three spots on Billboard's albums chart in the same week.
Drake is the first artiste to hold the top three spots on Billboard's albums chart in the same week.

From law to music: Gen Z Singaporean Frances Tan represents nation at Commonwealth Song Contest

Singaporean singer-songwriter Frances Tan Si Min, 25, is one of the seven grand finalists at the global Commonwealth Song Contest 2026.
Singaporean singer-songwriter Frances Tan Si Min, 25, is one of the seven grand finalists at the global Commonwealth Song Contest 2026.

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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.