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Blackpink drop new teaser posters, signalling sleek new era ahead of Deadline

Two sets of posters for BlackPink’s upcoming third mini-album feature two striking contrasts in style and colour tones.
Two sets of posters for BlackPink’s upcoming third mini-album feature two striking contrasts in style and colour tones.

How Bad Bunny gives voice to Puerto Rico’s ‘crisis generation’

Bad Bunny's music has opened the world’s eyes to Puerto Rico’s fraught territorial relationship with the US government.
Bad Bunny's music has opened the world’s eyes to Puerto Rico’s fraught territorial relationship with the US government.

The One in Singapore: US sitcom Friends-themed exhibition opens here on March 7

The Friends Experience is billed as an immersive interactive experience that will give fans a close-up look at the making of the show, replica costumes and props.
The Friends Experience is billed as an immersive interactive experience that will give fans a close-up look at the making of the show, replica costumes and props.

Thank God for Melania Trump

First lady Melania Trump speaking to reporters at the premiere of the new documentary film Melania in Washington. .
First lady Melania Trump speaking to reporters at the premiere of the new documentary film Melania in Washington. .

Fantasy meets whimsy at mediaeval-themed renaissance fair Ren Faire SG

Fort Canning Park was transformed into the bustling fairground of a make-believe world called Xenaria for the event, which ends on Feb 1.
Fort Canning Park was transformed into the bustling fairground of a make-believe world called Xenaria for the event, which ends on Feb 1.

Mattel taps into KPop Demon Hunters fan craze with new doll line

Figures from the KPop Demon Hunters toy series are on display at Mattel's booth at the Nuremberg Toy Fair in Nuremberg, Germany, on Jan 26.
Figures from the KPop Demon Hunters toy series are on display at Mattel's booth at the Nuremberg Toy Fair in Nuremberg, Germany, on Jan 26.

Jeans, soaps and now lingerie: Sydney Sweeney’s ad controversies continue

Sydney Sweeney and her production team were not given permission to touch or climb the sign.
Sydney Sweeney and her production team were not given permission to touch or climb the sign.

Remember those innocent days of 2016?

2016 was the year of the Pokemon Go craze that saw adults  flocking to parks, malls and various landmarks to catch virtual cartoon creatures.
2016 was the year of the Pokemon Go craze that saw adults  flocking to parks, malls and various landmarks to catch virtual cartoon creatures.

Ren Faire SG: Herbal apothecary, fiddlers among mediaeval delights at festival

Members of LARP Singapore Community role-playing in their costumes at the Lawn Bowl in Singapore Sports Hub on Aug 16, 2025.
Members of LARP Singapore Community role-playing in their costumes at the Lawn Bowl in Singapore Sports Hub on Aug 16, 2025.

Lego-Pokemon tie-up featuring 5 characters on sale from Feb 27, but toys not coming to Singapore

The face of the Pokemon franchise, Pikachu, will be represented in a 2,050-piece set featuring a black lightning rod shaped base, as well as a Poke Ball at US$199.99 (S$257)
The face of the Pokemon franchise, Pikachu, will be represented in a 2,050-piece set featuring a black lightning rod shaped base, as well as a Poke Ball at US$199.99 (S$257)

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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.