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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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BTS to perform 4 shows in Singapore in December

BTS comprise (from left to right) V, Suga, Jin, Jungkook, RM, Jimin and J-Hope.
BTS comprise (from left to right) V, Suga, Jin, Jungkook, RM, Jimin and J-Hope.

Handling both acting and directing in Timur was a ‘headache’, says first-time film-maker Iko Uwais

Indonesian action star Iko Uwais acts and directs for the first time in military action drama Timur.
Indonesian action star Iko Uwais acts and directs for the first time in military action drama Timur.

K-pop boy band Tomorrow X Together will play biggest gigs in Singapore

K-pop group Tomorrow X Together will play two nights at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.
K-pop group Tomorrow X Together will play two nights at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.

Dance music festival Tomorrowland to stage first full Asian edition in Thailand

One of the world's largest dance music festivals, Tomorrowland started in Belgium in 2005.
One of the world's largest dance music festivals, Tomorrowland started in Belgium in 2005.

For a Gen X music geek, closing MTV’s music video channels marks the end of a chapter

MTV VJs (from left) Nadya Hutagalung, Jamie Aditya, Sarah Sechan, Mike Kasem
and Sonia Couling.
MTV VJs (from left) Nadya Hutagalung, Jamie Aditya, Sarah Sechan, Mike Kasem
and Sonia Couling.

New house, new baby, new outlook: How Singapore celebs are approaching 2026

(Clockwise from top left) Local personalities Gurmit Singh, Taufik Batisah, Nathan Hartono, Leon Jay Williams, Andrea Chong and In Each Hand A Cutlass are facing 2026 with fresh eyes.
(Clockwise from top left) Local personalities Gurmit Singh, Taufik Batisah, Nathan Hartono, Leon Jay Williams, Andrea Chong and In Each Hand A Cutlass are facing 2026 with fresh eyes.

Singer Taufik Batisah on his new landed property: I’m okay to downgrade and retire at 50

Singer Taufik Batisah in his new three-storey landed property, which was renovated by his design firm Ivory Cove.
Singer Taufik Batisah in his new three-storey landed property, which was renovated by his design firm Ivory Cove.

Nathan Hartono on getting married in January

In January, singer-actor Nathan Hartono will tie the knot with theatre actress and dancer Liz Sargeant Tan.
In January, singer-actor Nathan Hartono will tie the knot with theatre actress and dancer Liz Sargeant Tan.

Actor Leon Jay Williams on cancer and slowing down in 2026: ‘Tomorrow is never a promise’

Singapore actor Leon Jay Williams was diagnosed in 2025 with Stage 2 thyroid cancer.
Singapore actor Leon Jay Williams was diagnosed in 2025 with Stage 2 thyroid cancer.

Singapore band In Each Hand A Cutlass resurface after long hiatus with Esplanade gig

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Singaporean progressive rock band In Each Hand A Cutlass members (from left) Nelson Tan, Jordan Cheng, Sujin Thomas, Daniel Sassoon, and Amanda Ling, on dec 15, 2025.
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Singaporean progressive rock band In Each Hand A Cutlass members (from left) Nelson Tan, Jordan Cheng, Sujin Thomas, Daniel Sassoon, and Amanda Ling, on dec 15, 2025.

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