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Thailand cheers as teen rocker Nene Royal clinches America’s Got Talent win

This photo taken on July 14, 2026 shows Thai musician Rattikarn "Nene Royal" Amloy (2nd R), 16, reacting next to Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul (R) at Government House in Bangkok. A 16-year-old Thai rock singer and guitarist who has performed with the prime minister and Linkin Park won a top US television talent show on September 24, 2026, sparking celebrations back home. (Photo by Arnun Chonmahatrakool / THAI NEWS PIX / AFP)
This photo taken on July 14, 2026 shows Thai musician Rattikarn "Nene Royal" Amloy (2nd R), 16, reacting next to Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul (R) at Government House in Bangkok. A 16-year-old Thai rock singer and guitarist who has performed with the prime minister and Linkin Park won a top US television talent show on September 24, 2026, sparking celebrations back home. (Photo by Arnun Chonmahatrakool / THAI NEWS PIX / AFP)

America’s Got Talent winner Nene Royal to perform in S’pore on Oct 13 as Avenged Sevenfold’s opener

Nene Royal performing in the finals of America's Got Talent.
Nene Royal performing in the finals of America's Got Talent.

Jenny from the cellblock? J. Lo look-alike’s mugshot goes viral

A mugshot of Cyrena Anne Quast (right) went viral for her apparent semblance to superstar singer Jennifer Lopez.
A mugshot of Cyrena Anne Quast (right) went viral for her apparent semblance to superstar singer Jennifer Lopez.

Artist Jeff Koons lets Balloon Dog off the leash and onto a Hublot

The Classic Fusion Balloon Dog is Jeff Koons’ new collaboration with Swiss watchmaker Hublot.
The Classic Fusion Balloon Dog is Jeff Koons’ new collaboration with Swiss watchmaker Hublot.

Huge Van Gogh collection reunited for first time since 1984

A visitor viewing the paintings (from left) Madame Ginoux, Cafe Terrace at Night, Portrait of Joseph-Michel Ginoux, and a preliminary study of The Potato Eaters by Vincent Van Gogh at the Kroeller-Mueller Museum in Otterlo, Netherlands.
A visitor viewing the paintings (from left) Madame Ginoux, Cafe Terrace at Night, Portrait of Joseph-Michel Ginoux, and a preliminary study of The Potato Eaters by Vincent Van Gogh at the Kroeller-Mueller Museum in Otterlo, Netherlands.

‘It’s all coming back to me now’: Celine Dion poised for emotional Paris return

Celine Dion will perform her first full concert in six years after battling a rare neurological disorder.
Celine Dion will perform her first full concert in six years after battling a rare neurological disorder.

Why the backlash against ‘soulless’ AI movies misses the point

AI can reproduce the signs of cinema like beautiful lighting and sweeping camera movements, says the writer. But stories need a point of view that gives each image purpose.
AI can reproduce the signs of cinema like beautiful lighting and sweeping camera movements, says the writer. But stories need a point of view that gives each image purpose.

Hired to draw, told to prompt: How AI is changing creative work in Malaysia

Malaysian illustrator Ain Moses sketching an illustration for a children’s book project on her tablet.
Malaysian illustrator Ain Moses sketching an illustration for a children’s book project on her tablet.

‘A celebration’: Amsterdam museum unveils Yayoi Kusama show weeks after death

The exhibition at Amsterdam’s Stedelijk Museum features a huge “infinity room” with black walls covered by yellow polka dots.
The exhibition at Amsterdam’s Stedelijk Museum features a huge “infinity room” with black walls covered by yellow polka dots.

Thieves steal works worth $13 million from France’s Renoir museum: Mayor

Police officers patrolling in front of the entrance of the Renoir Museum after four paintings, two of which were left behind, were stolen from the museum in an early-morning break-in.
Police officers patrolling in front of the entrance of the Renoir Museum after four paintings, two of which were left behind, were stolen from the museum in an early-morning break-in.

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