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Jay-Z to perform at Super Bowl half-time show in February 2027

This will be the rapper’s first performance at the Super Bowl.
This will be the rapper’s first performance at the Super Bowl.

Above Iran’s capital, a Trump impersonator dances in a jail cell

A person dressed up as US President Donald Trump sits inside a mock prison cell during a performance in Tehran, Iran, on Oct 21.
A person dressed up as US President Donald Trump sits inside a mock prison cell during a performance in Tehran, Iran, on Oct 21.

‘Can make money meh?’: Meet Jonathan Goh, Singapore’s first degree holder in circus arts

Singaporean circus performer Jonathan Goh in action during Lisboa Magica in Lisbon in August 2024.
Singaporean circus performer Jonathan Goh in action during Lisboa Magica in Lisbon in August 2024.

Kanye West’s Russia concerts have been cancelled, organisers say

Kanye West has been barred from several European countries over past anti-Semitic comments.
Kanye West has been barred from several European countries over past anti-Semitic comments.

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.
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.
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.

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)
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.
Nene Royal performing in the finals of America's Got Talent.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Sept 24, 2026

US President Donald Trump and his wife Melania greeting Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan upon their arrival at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on Sept 23.
US President Donald Trump and his wife Melania greeting Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan upon their arrival at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on Sept 23.

U2 at 50: Irish rockers reveal anniversary album

u2album24 - Irish rock band U2

source/copyright: U2/INSTAGRAM
one time use only
u2album24 - Irish rock band U2

source/copyright: U2/INSTAGRAM
one time use only

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