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Japanese dance group Avantgardey spotted breaking out dance moves in Orchard Road

Known as the “mysterious uniformed bobbed hair group”, Avantgardey was formed in February 2022.
Known as the “mysterious uniformed bobbed hair group”, Avantgardey was formed in February 2022.

S’pore theatre company Pangdemonium to close by end-2026

Adrian Pang (best actor winner) and his wife, Tracie Pang (director of Next To Normal, which won Production of the Year) at the 14th annual Life! Theatre Awards which was held at The St Regis Singapore on 10 March 2014.
Adrian Pang (best actor winner) and his wife, Tracie Pang (director of Next To Normal, which won Production of the Year) at the 14th annual Life! Theatre Awards which was held at The St Regis Singapore on 10 March 2014.

Hope prices weren’t high: Zayn Malik jokes about cost of ex-bandmate Harry Styles’ concert tickets

The pair were part of British boy-band One Direction before Malik left the quintet in 2015.
The pair were part of British boy-band One Direction before Malik left the quintet in 2015.

‘I’m calling it off’: Indian singer Arijit Singh announces retirement from playback singing

Arijit Singh said in an Instagram post on Jan 28 that he is not going to take on any new assignments as a playback vocalist.
Arijit Singh said in an Instagram post on Jan 28 that he is not going to take on any new assignments as a playback vocalist.

Performance artist Amanda Heng talks about her renaissance and the Venice Biennale

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Artist Amanda Heng, Singapore’s representative to the Venice Biennale 2026 pictured with her work at the National Gallery Singapore on Jan 21, 2026. ST PHOTO: JASON QUAH
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Artist Amanda Heng, Singapore’s representative to the Venice Biennale 2026 pictured with her work at the National Gallery Singapore on Jan 21, 2026. ST PHOTO: JASON QUAH

How much is too much for K-pop concert tickets?

Despite growing complaints, industry insiders say ticket price hikes are largely unavoidable.
Despite growing complaints, industry insiders say ticket price hikes are largely unavoidable.

BTS fans scramble for tickets as K-pop stars launch first tour since military service

Fans vying for seats at the first three concerts in Goyang Stadium braced for ticket sales to go live.
Fans vying for seats at the first three concerts in Goyang Stadium braced for ticket sales to go live.

Springsteen denounces ICE deployments and Renee Good’s killing

Bruce Springsteen (left) on Jan 17 dedicated his song his song The Promised Land (1978) to Ms Renee Good.
Bruce Springsteen (left) on Jan 17 dedicated his song his song The Promised Land (1978) to Ms Renee Good.

Hotel cancellation uproar hits Busan ahead of BTS tour

Busan has been confirmed as a major stop on BTS’ first world tour in four years.
Busan has been confirmed as a major stop on BTS’ first world tour in four years.

Japan to pay royalties to artistes, record labels for background music use

Musicians, including singers and instrumentalists, as well as record labels, are currently not entitled to remuneration.
Musicians, including singers and instrumentalists, as well as record labels, are currently not entitled to remuneration.

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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.