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Concerts

K-pop group Fifty Fifty gave global preview of new song at first performance in Singapore

Four members of Fifty Fifty- (from far left) Athena, Chanelle Moon, Yewon and Keena performed during the Mediacorp Cloud 9 event at the Arena @ Expo on May 9, 2026.
Four members of Fifty Fifty- (from far left) Athena, Chanelle Moon, Yewon and Keena performed during the Mediacorp Cloud 9 event at the Arena @ Expo on May 9, 2026.

Lionel Messi says Argentina up against ‘other favourites’ in World Cup repeat bid

Argentina's Lionel Messi has yet to officially confirm his participation in the 2026 World Cup, where the Argentinians will be looking to retain their title.
Argentina's Lionel Messi has yet to officially confirm his participation in the 2026 World Cup, where the Argentinians will be looking to retain their title.

K-pop stars BTS draw 50,000-strong crowd at Mexico’s National Palace

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum and members of South Korean Kpop boy band BTS react as they stand on a balcony of the National Palace ahead of a series of concerts on the BTS World Tour "Arirang" in Mexico City, Mexico, May 6, 2026. REUTERS/Luis Cortes
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum and members of South Korean Kpop boy band BTS react as they stand on a balcony of the National Palace ahead of a series of concerts on the BTS World Tour "Arirang" in Mexico City, Mexico, May 6, 2026. REUTERS/Luis Cortes

Singer Cyndi Wang feels sharp pain after laser beam hits her leg during China concert

Cyndi Wang's leg was hit by a laser during her concert in Shenzhen on May 5.
Cyndi Wang's leg was hit by a laser during her concert in Shenzhen on May 5.

Show Picks

The Beatles tribute concert Beatlemania On Tour to stage three shows here

Taiwanese singer Tsai Chin, 68, announces she will retire in late 2027

Tsai Chin told the audience at the Strawberry Music Festival in Dongguan on May 3 that she is retiring in late 2027.
Tsai Chin told the audience at the Strawberry Music Festival in Dongguan on May 3 that she is retiring in late 2027.

Singer Zara Larsson’s pop career had stalled, but a big second act awaited

Swedish singer Zara Larsson spent a decade toiling outside the spotlight, but a PinkPantheress remix brought her back.
Swedish singer Zara Larsson spent a decade toiling outside the spotlight, but a PinkPantheress remix brought her back.

G-Dragon’s agency apologises over offensive wording on stage outfit

K-pop star G-Dragon’s agency apologised on May 4 after a stage outfit he wore at a concert in Macau drew criticism over Dutch phrases carrying racial and sexual connotations.
K-pop star G-Dragon’s agency apologised on May 4 after a stage outfit he wore at a concert in Macau drew criticism over Dutch phrases carrying racial and sexual connotations.

Dolly Parton cancels Las Vegas shows over health concerns

Dolly Parton said her doctors were working hard on strengthening her immune and digestive systems.
Dolly Parton said her doctors were working hard on strengthening her immune and digestive systems.

From paddock to pitch, Miami stadium races to prepare for  World Cup after F1

Formula One F1 - Miami Grand Prix - Miami International Autodrome, Miami, Florida, United States - May 3, 2026 Mercedes' Andrea Kimi Antonelli passes the chequered flag waved by former tennis player Rafael Nadal to win the Miami Grand Prix Pool via Reuters/Rebecca Blackwell
Formula One F1 - Miami Grand Prix - Miami International Autodrome, Miami, Florida, United States - May 3, 2026 Mercedes' Andrea Kimi Antonelli passes the chequered flag waved by former tennis player Rafael Nadal to win the Miami Grand Prix Pool via Reuters/Rebecca Blackwell

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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.