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While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Jan 14, 2026

US President Donald Trump said he had cancelled all meetings with Iranian Officials until the “senseless killing” of protesters stopped.
US President Donald Trump said he had cancelled all meetings with Iranian Officials until the “senseless killing” of protesters stopped.

Spain opens inquiry into women’s allegations against singer Julio Iglesias

Spanish singer Julio Iglesias (seen here in 2015) is one of the world’s best-selling Latin artists, with more than 300 million records sold in 14 languages.
Spanish singer Julio Iglesias (seen here in 2015) is one of the world’s best-selling Latin artists, with more than 300 million records sold in 14 languages.

BTS to perform 4 shows in Singapore in December

BTS will be back in Singapore after seven years for concerts on Dec 17, 19, 20 and 22.
BTS will be back in Singapore after seven years for concerts on Dec 17, 19, 20 and 22.

Despite criticism, DJ priest hits a high note with some Lebanese

DJ Padre Guilherme performs at AHM club in Beirut, Lebanon, January 11, 2026. REUTERS/Raghed Waked
DJ Padre Guilherme performs at AHM club in Beirut, Lebanon, January 11, 2026. REUTERS/Raghed Waked

Nick Jonas to hold exclusive listening session ahead of album launch in S’pore on Jan 21

Titled Sunday Best, Nick Jonas’ latest album is set to be released on Feb 8.
Titled Sunday Best, Nick Jonas’ latest album is set to be released on Feb 8.

Taiwan star Vivian Hsu almost hit by shower fixture after water pipe bursts

The sudden explosion caused the shower head to “burst out from the wall”, Vivian Hsu penned in Chinese.
The sudden explosion caused the shower head to “burst out from the wall”, Vivian Hsu penned in Chinese.

Mandopop star Jay Chou embarks on bid to become ‘Slam’ champion at Australian Open

Mandopop star Jay Chou will compete in the Australian Open's One Point Slam on Jan 14.
Mandopop star Jay Chou will compete in the Australian Open's One Point Slam on Jan 14.

South Korean singer G-Dragon tops QQ Music annual chart with Ubermensch album

K-pop singer G-Dragon topped China's QQ Music annual chart on Jan 9.
K-pop singer G-Dragon topped China's QQ Music annual chart on Jan 9.

Blackpink’s Jennie shines at Golden Disc Awards with four wins

Blackpink's Jennie won the inaugural Artist of the Year prize.
Blackpink's Jennie won the inaugural Artist of the Year prize.

With Tomorrowland’s Asian debut, is Thailand reaching a saturation point with music festivals?

Belgium-based EDM festival Tomorrowland is holding its first full-scale outdoor festival in Asia in December 2026.
Belgium-based EDM festival Tomorrowland is holding its first full-scale outdoor festival in Asia in December 2026.

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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.