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US director Martin Scorsese is embracing AI

Martin Scorsese signed on as a partner and an adviser to Black Forest Labs, a fast-rising AI venture, in 2025.
Martin Scorsese signed on as a partner and an adviser to Black Forest Labs, a fast-rising AI venture, in 2025.

K-actor Ji Chang-wook of Colony film hit by tax probe

Ji Chang-Wook made his Cannes debut in May with acclaimed director Yeon Sang-ho’s zombie film Colony.
Ji Chang-Wook made his Cannes debut in May with acclaimed director Yeon Sang-ho’s zombie film Colony.

Singer Landy Wen discharged from hospital and reveals battle with death due to septic shock

Taiwanese singer Landy Wen was in ICU for 11 days due to septic shock.
Taiwanese singer Landy Wen was in ICU for 11 days due to septic shock.

BTS S’pore concert tickets offered for resale at up to 23 times the original price

A VIP ticket, which retails at $388, was being resold for $1,200.
A VIP ticket, which retails at $388, was being resold for $1,200.

Joy for some, the wait continues for others as tickets for BTS shows in Singapore go on sale

BTS held a comeback show at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul on March 21.
BTS held a comeback show at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul on March 21.

K-pop star Psy referred to prosecutors over alleged proxy drug pickup

Psy is accused of having a third party collect the medication for him without undergoing in-person examinations.
Psy is accused of having a third party collect the medication for him without undergoing in-person examinations.

Peabo Bryson, who won Grammys for Beauty And The Beast and A Whole New World, dies at 75

Bryson celebrated 50 years in music through his Golden Touch Tour in 2025.
Bryson celebrated 50 years in music through his Golden Touch Tour in 2025.

While Singapore fans scramble for BTS concert tickets, this 19-year-old already has his seat

The Kallang Pass winner Thevin Ong brought his mother, Madam Lau Li Ping, to George Lam and Sally Yeh's concert at Singapore Indoor Stadium in April.
The Kallang Pass winner Thevin Ong brought his mother, Madam Lau Li Ping, to George Lam and Sally Yeh's concert at Singapore Indoor Stadium in April.

How The Kallang team is gearing up to welcome BTS and Army back to the National Stadium

Kallang staff (from left) Lih Long Lee, Mitch Seeto, Calvin Christian Willem Palyama, and Tat Siong Ng, and BTS performing at their concert in Arirang.
Kallang staff (from left) Lih Long Lee, Mitch Seeto, Calvin Christian Willem Palyama, and Tat Siong Ng, and BTS performing at their concert in Arirang.

Meet the Singapore-based crafter whose BTS-inspired Korean knot accessories went global

ST20260525_202697800794/Sarah Lee/jsknot04

Ms Suna Kim, 40, who sells traditional Korean knot (maedeup) accessories, pictured with her BTS-inspired norigae and bracelets in her home on May 25, 2026. ST PHOTO: SARAH LEE
ST20260525_202697800794/Sarah Lee/jsknot04

Ms Suna Kim, 40, who sells traditional Korean knot (maedeup) accessories, pictured with her BTS-inspired norigae and bracelets in her home on May 25, 2026. ST PHOTO: SARAH LEE

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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.