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Sting never gave up on his musical The Last Ship. Now it’s back

Sting's musical "The Last Ship", cut short during its 2014 and 2020 tours, has had recent runs in Amsterdam, Paris and Brisbane, Australia and will at open at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City, where it will be staged nine times over six days.
Sting's musical "The Last Ship", cut short during its 2014 and 2020 tours, has had recent runs in Amsterdam, Paris and Brisbane, Australia and will at open at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City, where it will be staged nine times over six days.

BTS mark 13th anniversary with emotional Busan homecoming

BTS performs during their Arirang tour at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Busan on June 13.
BTS performs during their Arirang tour at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Busan on June 13.

Netflix’s Culinary Class Wars getting music competition spinoff

Netflix's music-focused spinoff of Culinary Class Wars will reportedly feature 60 contestants, including 15 established artists and 45 lesser-known performers.
Netflix's music-focused spinoff of Culinary Class Wars will reportedly feature 60 contestants, including 15 established artists and 45 lesser-known performers.

Songs by Katy Perry and Lisa, celebs like DiCaprio bring glitz to World Cup US opener

Katy Perry sings the national anthem ahead of the 2026 World Cup Group D football match between USA and Paraguay at SoFi Stadium  on June 12, 2026.
Katy Perry sings the national anthem ahead of the 2026 World Cup Group D football match between USA and Paraguay at SoFi Stadium  on June 12, 2026.

Two new sex abuse complaints against French singer Patrick Bruel

French singer and actor Patrick Bruel, 67, denies any wrongdoing.
French singer and actor Patrick Bruel, 67, denies any wrongdoing.

From Parliament to podcasts: How celebrity culture is reshaping Malaysian politics

Muar MP Syed Saddiq has drawn attention beyond politics due to his widely publicised relationship with Bella Astillah. Pictured on the right is former health minister Khairy Jamaluddin, who co-host of the popular podcast Keluar Sekejap.
Muar MP Syed Saddiq has drawn attention beyond politics due to his widely publicised relationship with Bella Astillah. Pictured on the right is former health minister Khairy Jamaluddin, who co-host of the popular podcast Keluar Sekejap.

KPop Demon Hunters’ Ejae duets with Andrea Bocelli on World Cup song DNA at opening ceremony

Singers Andrea Bocelli (left) and Ejae performing during the pre-game show before the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico City, Mexico, June 11 June, 2026.
Singers Andrea Bocelli (left) and Ejae performing during the pre-game show before the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico City, Mexico, June 11 June, 2026.

Jane Fonda to host First Amendment celebration opposite Trump’s UFC event

Jane Fonda heads the Committee for the First Amendment, a group her father formed in 1947.
Jane Fonda heads the Committee for the First Amendment, a group her father formed in 1947.

French pop star under formal investigation for rape and sexual assault

French singer and actor Patrick Bruel has been placed under formal investigation for sex offences from 2008 to 2019.
French singer and actor Patrick Bruel has been placed under formal investigation for sex offences from 2008 to 2019.

Taylor Swift appears at Knicks game with Haim sisters

Singer Taylor Swift (centre) and musicians Alana and Este Haim attends Game Three between the New York Knicks and the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Rocket Arena on May 23.
Singer Taylor Swift (centre) and musicians Alana and Este Haim attends Game Three between the New York Knicks and the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Rocket Arena on May 23.

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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.