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KPop Demon Hunters’ Ejae duets with Andrea Bocelli on World Cup song DNA at opening ceremony

Singers Andrea Bocelli (left) and Ejae performing during the pre-game show before the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico City, Mexico, June 11 June, 2026.
Singers Andrea Bocelli (left) and Ejae performing during the pre-game show before the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico City, Mexico, June 11 June, 2026.

Taylor Swift, 36, becomes youngest woman inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame

Taylor Swift at the Songwriters Hall of Fame 55th Annual Induction and Awards Gala in New York City.
Taylor Swift at the Songwriters Hall of Fame 55th Annual Induction and Awards Gala in New York City.

Not-so-cruel summer: Taylor Swift wax figure debuts at Madame Tussauds Singapore in June

The pop icon's wax figure will be on display at Madame Tussauds Singapore in Sentosa from June 26 to Sept 27, and is part of a multi-attraction fan experience.
The pop icon's wax figure will be on display at Madame Tussauds Singapore in Sentosa from June 26 to Sept 27, and is part of a multi-attraction fan experience.

Ariana Grande to White House: Don’t use my music for ‘heinous nonsense’

US singer-songwriter Ariana Grande has previously been critical of the US President.
US singer-songwriter Ariana Grande has previously been critical of the US President.

Deezer launches free AI music detector for users of major streaming platforms

Deezer's free detector allows users of around 20 of the most common streaming platforms to scan their playlists for synthetic music.
Deezer's free detector allows users of around 20 of the most common streaming platforms to scan their playlists for synthetic music.

K-pop boy band BigBang to perform at National Stadium on Oct 17 as part of reunion tour

BigBang, consisting of (from left) G-Dragon, Taeyang and Daesung, performing at the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival on April 12.
BigBang, consisting of (from left) G-Dragon, Taeyang and Daesung, performing at the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival on April 12.

Olinda Cho performs Andy Hui song before him in HK music competition, meets him backstage

Olinda Cho said Andy Hui shared “warm and encouraging” words with her backstage after the recording of the episode.
Olinda Cho said Andy Hui shared “warm and encouraging” words with her backstage after the recording of the episode.

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.

Arts Picks

Singapore arts guide till June 28: Must-see shows include an Agatha Christie murder mystery

Four new dance works will premiere at the 16th edition of the cont·act Dance Festival, previously cont·act Contemporary Dance Festival, which runs from June 8 to 28.
Four new dance works will premiere at the 16th edition of the cont·act Dance Festival, previously cont·act Contemporary Dance Festival, which runs from June 8 to 28.

Singer Bruce Springsteen opens music centre, a $64m archive and cultural hub

The Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music, dedicated to the American musician's legacy, opens to the public on June 13.
The Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music, dedicated to the American musician's legacy, opens to the public on June 13.

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