Pop culture

French singer accuses Miley Cyrus of plagiarism

French disco diva Amanda Lear (left) has publicly accused American singer Miley Cyrus of plagiarism.

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.

Lady Gaga welcomes first child with fiance: US media

Lady Gaga began dating Michael Polansky in 2020, and became engaged to the entrepreneur in 2024.

Blackpink’s Lisa says she hid past relationships as K-pop star

Blackpink Lisa’s documentary Always Lalisa will make its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on Sept 11.

How a Dostoevsky novella took TikTok by storm

The “solitary dreamer” in Fyodor Dostoevsky’s White Nights is resonating with Gen Z readers, like 27-year-old TikTok user Marcelo Nogueira.

G-Dragon’s voice is now a 1.7m sculpture in Seoul

The 170cm tall sculpture cast in resin and steel is lit from within by LEDs.

Dating, delinquents and second chances in Japan

Badly In Love’s message about the importance of second chances in life failed to gain traction in the face of an online backlash.

GTA VI publisher files subpoenas in bid to unmask leaks surrounding eagerly anticipated video game

The leaks are attributed to an account with the pseudonym Cyberleek, whose author or authors claim to be acting to expose the industry’s business practices.

Starbucks’ new Mofusand collaboration collection to be released on Aug 25

The collection will be available in physical stores, on Starbucks’ online store, LazMall and ShopeeMall.

Madonna tops Taylor Swift in nominations for the MTV Video Music Awards

Madonna performing during a surprise concert in Times Square, New York City, on June 4.

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