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Iran singer, artists sentenced to 74 lashes each over concert

The concert featured singer Parastoo Ahmadi singing to an empty audience, on a dimly-lit stage in the grounds of a traditional caravanserai complex.
The concert featured singer Parastoo Ahmadi singing to an empty audience, on a dimly-lit stage in the grounds of a traditional caravanserai complex.

BTS’ RM is now the face of South Korea’s national museum

The National Museum of Korea announced the appointment of BTS leader RM (right) as its global ambassador on June 20.
The National Museum of Korea announced the appointment of BTS leader RM (right) as its global ambassador on June 20.

French curator unearths rare Mozart manuscript

The unprecedented concert on June 21 at France’s National Library comes after what it has called a “major discovery”.
The unprecedented concert on June 21 at France’s National Library comes after what it has called a “major discovery”.

Why K-pop companies are betting on India

Veteran songwriter Alex Karlsson believes India could become one of the world’s five largest music markets within a decade.
Veteran songwriter Alex Karlsson believes India could become one of the world’s five largest music markets within a decade.

Even on his own and with a starring role in movie Power Ballad, Nick is still a Jonas Brother

Nick Jonas in New York, May 19, 2026. With a starring role in ÒPower BalladÓ and ambitions across mediums, the 33-year-old is carving a singular path. (OK McCausland/The New York Times)
Nick Jonas in New York, May 19, 2026. With a starring role in ÒPower BalladÓ and ambitions across mediums, the 33-year-old is carving a singular path. (OK McCausland/The New York Times)

US country music star Jelly Roll files for divorce

In her memoir, Bunnie Xo wrote that the couple  previously separated in 2018 after she learned her husband had been engaged in an affair.
In her memoir, Bunnie Xo wrote that the couple  previously separated in 2018 after she learned her husband had been engaged in an affair.

US singer Oliver Tree among six killed in Brazil helicopter crash, says police source

The helicopters collided midair before plummeting into the carpark of an electric car dealership, setting ablaze around 20 cars.
The helicopters collided midair before plummeting into the carpark of an electric car dealership, setting ablaze around 20 cars.

Veteran Mandopop singer David Huang dies at age 61

Veteran Mandopop singer David Huang died in Honolulu on June 3.
Veteran Mandopop singer David Huang died in Honolulu on June 3.

Netflix’s Culinary Class Wars getting music competition spinoff

Netflix's music-focused spinoff of Culinary Class Wars will reportedly feature 60 contestants, including 15 established artists and 45 lesser-known performers.
Netflix's music-focused spinoff of Culinary Class Wars will reportedly feature 60 contestants, including 15 established artists and 45 lesser-known performers.

Songs by Katy Perry and Lisa, celebs like DiCaprio bring glitz to World Cup US opener

Katy Perry sings the national anthem ahead of the 2026 World Cup Group D football match between USA and Paraguay at SoFi Stadium  on June 12, 2026.
Katy Perry sings the national anthem ahead of the 2026 World Cup Group D football match between USA and Paraguay at SoFi Stadium  on June 12, 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.