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Something Strange Festival celebrates Friday the 13th with horror film marathon, haunted backrooms

There will also be live events, immersive experiences and a bazaar at the Orchard Road mall through Levels B1, 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6.
There will also be live events, immersive experiences and a bazaar at the Orchard Road mall through Levels B1, 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6.

‘Full circle’: Pop duo M2M to return to Singapore with new songs

Norwegian pop duo M2M will return to Singapore on March 27, 2027.
Norwegian pop duo M2M will return to Singapore on March 27, 2027.

Justin Bieber’s food trail in Seoul

Justin Bieber reclining at the Skylrk pop-up store in Seongsu-dong, Seoul.
Justin Bieber reclining at the Skylrk pop-up store in Seongsu-dong, Seoul.

Justin Bieber hits Seongsu for Skylrk’s Seoul debut

Bieber is reportedly in Seoul to promote his fashion and lifestyle brand, Skylrk, which he launched in July 2025.
Bieber is reportedly in Seoul to promote his fashion and lifestyle brand, Skylrk, which he launched in July 2025.

Twice’s Jihyo leaves JYP Entertainment, launches her own agency Emithaus

Jihyo is leaving JYP Entertainment after 21 years.
Jihyo is leaving JYP Entertainment after 21 years.

Fan site dedicated to former BigBang member T.O.P shuts down after 20 years

The site, Choidot, attributed its closure to long-standing issues with the rapper’s agency Topspot Pictures, and not the news of his relationship with Nana.
The site, Choidot, attributed its closure to long-standing issues with the rapper’s agency Topspot Pictures, and not the news of his relationship with Nana.

Show up alone for a pub quiz? Why not?

Participants of a recent Mandopop quiz at Slippery Slope had to group the singers named on the screen according to themes.
Participants of a recent Mandopop quiz at Slippery Slope had to group the singers named on the screen according to themes.

French singer accuses Miley Cyrus of plagiarism

French disco diva Amanda Lear (left) has publicly accused American singer 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.
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.
Lady Gaga began dating Michael  Polansky in 2020, and became engaged to the entrepreneur in 2024.

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