Music

Chinese singer Liu Huan, who performed Heroes’ Song, dies at 63

Chinese singer Liu Huan was well known for Heroes’ Song, the theme song for Chinese period drama The Water Margin (1998).

Irish rock band U2 perform surprise 50th anniversary gigs in Dublin

Irish rock band U2 had their first rehearsal on Sept 25, 1976, before taking the world of rock music by storm in the 1980s and 1990s.

US celebrates Dolly Parton Day on 9/25

US country music singer Dolly Parton starred in the film 9 To 5 (1980) with Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Sept 26, 2026

US President Donald Trump (centre, right) and First Lady Melania Trump (right) escorting Chinese President Xi Jinping and First Lady of China Peng Liyuan on a tour of the National Archives in Washington, DC, on Sept 25.

Jay-Z rape accuser says she made ‘false accusations’

The woman had alleged that Jay-Z raped her when she was 13, but now admits there was no truth to any of her claims against him, and that she had never met the US rapper.

Taylor Swift releases Encore to her hit Showgirl album

Taylor Swift said she wrote the new tracks when she went to Sweden to celebrate the success of Showgirl.

Taylor Swift named her new song Patient Zero. Where does the term originate?

Taylor Swift first announced her new single, Patient Zero, on Sept 23.

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)

Late-night DJ sets from UK’s Dialled In, comic Biswa Kalyan Rath headline Kalaa Utsavam festival

Popular Indian comedian Biswa Kalyan Rath presents his latest standup show, Inventions.

Ella Langley’s Choosin’ Texas topples Mariah Carey’s chart record

The 27-year-old singer’s old-fashioned country ballad held the No.1 spot on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart for a 23rd week.

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