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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)

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.

Will global music acts choose KL over S’pore, as Malaysia offers new incentives?

The crowd enjoying performances by local and foreign acts at the Latihan Pesta Pora Malaysia music festival in August 2026.

Dance, off: South Korea’s live music venues caught in regulatory limbo

At some small music venues in Korea, dancing is technically illegal.

Brazilian Aespa fans demand refunds over VIP send-off, threaten legal action

South Korean K-pop girl group Aespa performing at their Synk: Complaexity world tour concert at Pacaembu Stadium in Sao Paulo, Brazil on Sept 4.

BTS’ Jimin notches 1st solo platinum certification in Japan with ‘Who’

This is the first time Jimin has achieved the feat on his own with a single, and the second time ove

NEWSMAKER-Mette-Marit, Norway's embattled new queen

FILE PHOTO: Norway's Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit pose for a photo in the Bird Room at the Royal Palace, in Oslo, Norway, March 24, 2026. NTB/Ole Berg-Rusten via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. NORWAY OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN NORWAY./File Photo

Chinese amateur underground idols in Shanghai urged not to sing Japanese songs

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has suggested that Japan may intervene if China invades Taiwan, prompting reprisals from Beijing.

K-pop girl group NewJeans tease potential four-member comeback

NewJeans members (seated, from left) Minji, Haerin, Hanni and Hyein (lying down) in the group’s latest promotional campaign.

America’s royal couple, Taylor and Travis, may wed this week

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are widely expected to marry this week, though neither has confirmed the plans.

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