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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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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.

Actress Rebecca Lim opens up about body image struggles after giving birth

Actress Rebecca Lim gave birth to her second child, a girl, in May.
Actress Rebecca Lim gave birth to her second child, a girl, in May.

No big stars, free entry: How did Singapore alt music festival Baybeats reach its 25th year?

Since 2002, Baybeats has staged performances by local and international acts such as Singapore band Plainsunset, seen here at the 2025 edition of the annual music festival.
Since 2002, Baybeats has staged performances by local and international acts such as Singapore band Plainsunset, seen here at the 2025 edition of the annual music festival.

From eight-pack abs to ‘one big ab’: Actor Desmond Tan shares weight gain photo for new movie

Actor Desmond Tan gained at least 10kg for his role as a former convict in upcoming film Pace.
Actor Desmond Tan gained at least 10kg for his role as a former convict in upcoming film Pace.

Concert organiser Live Nation to open 3,000-capacity entertainment venue in Orchard Road in 2027

Grange House will be located in Orchard Road’s Somerset area.
Grange House will be located in Orchard Road’s Somerset area.

Free practice areas to Super 24 showdown: How The Kallang became the centre of S’pore street dance

Singapore group Solis is one of the local street dance groups that practises at The Kallang.
Singapore group Solis is one of the local street dance groups that practises at The Kallang.

Dolly Parton’s top 5 songs – and how her legacy shaped pop stars like Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus

Dolly Parton (left) and Miley Cyrus performing at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards in 2019.
Dolly Parton (left) and Miley Cyrus performing at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards in 2019.

To chase his Mandopop dreams, Malaysian singer Firdhaus had to lie to his parents as a teen

Malaysian Mandopop singer Firdhaus grew up in a Malay household and was educated in Chinese schools.
Malaysian Mandopop singer Firdhaus grew up in a Malay household and was educated in Chinese schools.

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