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As the Republican Party undergoes an ideological shift, some of its more prominent members are seeking to roll back rights and limit free expression. However, pop culture trends show that many still reject far-right explanations of inequality and political alienation.
Avihu Pinhasov, who threw a riotous ‘concert’ on an Israeli army base, got his soldiers disciplined but may have earned them more sympathy and understanding than their government.
Ukrainian singer Jerry Heil and rapper alyona alyona spoke about promoting their war-torn country’s music, culture and freedom as they set off to represent Ukraine at the Eurovision Song Contest.
The new pact promises to deliver improved remuneration and promotion for UMG-represented songwriters and artists on TikTok, as well as protections related to generative artificial intelligence.
Canadian singer Mendes has been spotted out yet again with his chiropractor Dr Jocelyne Miranda, reigniting rumours that the pair might be dating – here’s what we know about her
K-pop veteran Kyuhyun of idol group Super Junior looks back on his 18-year-long career and shares how his relationship with fans has changed – and why that is a good thing.
Hong Kong singer SY, who had gender-affirming surgery in Bangkok in 2020, explores his transgender journey through music, with his new song featuring lyrics sung before and after his gender transition.
The music and fashion icon may have reached the peak of her success in the 80s and early 90s, but Beyoncé, Kim Kardashian, Kelly Rowland and 2 Chainz have all been spotted wearing the band’s T-shirts
From shy actor Cillian Murphy to Hollywood superstar JLaw, some celebs hate being asked to take selfies – here are 8 famous faces who would prefer you didn’t approach them, thank you very much
Meet Chanan Safir Colman, a Danish-Israeli basketball player – and partner to singer Jessie J – who calls his mum his biggest inspiration
Andrew Chan, artistic director of Hong Kong experimental theatre company Alice Theatre Laboratory, explains how Einstürzende Neubauten’s industrial album Halber Mensch changed his life.
Kino, who spent seven years in K-pop group Pentagon until it disbanded last year, talks about his solo career, new album, and how the intense and competitive K-pop training regimen benefited him.
Crowds pack Hennessy Road for Mirror member’s 25th birthday, amid a free ride day sponsored by the fan club.
Jon Bon Jovi’s wife of nearly 4 decades, Dorothea Hurley, skipped his documentary screening last Thursday after the rock star made some shocking claims about his marriage – here’s why she didn’t go
Haylie and her partner Rosenberg share 2 children together, daughters Ryan and Lulu, and have been enjoying life in Austin, Texas lately – so why do people think she’s feuding with her sis?
French conductor Philippe Fournier will watch over a two-day conducting master class organised by the co-founders of Hong Kong ensemble Le Gai, in an effort to fill a gap in local music education.
Pet Shop Boys have just released their 15th studio album Nonetheless. Singer Neil Tennant says their 40 years in pop have enhanced their songwriting skills, and the duo are ‘at their peak’.
Wong Kar-wai and Chow Yun-fat are among the Hong Kong cinema luminaries featured in photos shot by Canadian Greg Girard on 1980s film sets. They will be presented at M+ with a musical accompaniment.
A recent songwriting camp in Hong Kong brought Chris James, Gaston Pong and Chiyo – who between them have written for BTS, Tia Ray, and Priscilla Abby – to create all-but-guaranteed chart-toppers.
Net worths, ranked for everyone from T.D. Jakes to Joel Osteen and Kenneth Copeland, all men of faith who have also amassed considerable fortunes – which they mostly prefer not to discuss
Along with the US mega star’s Midnights, the US Secretary of State also picked up a record by Chinese rocker Dou Wei.
Loom is the latest album from Imagine Dragons, and frontman Dan Reynolds talks about the recording process, the emotions running through the songs, and how touring can be therapeutic.
Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department broke records on Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon Music – and the tortured poetess herself referenced Emily Dickinson during a 2022 award acceptance speech
Jon Bon Jovi reveals how his vocal cords are recovering after surgery and talks about new album Forever, documentary Thank You, Goodnight, and maybe performing again with Richie Sambora.
Makayla Ng, Hong Kong fashion designer and founder of plus-size label Fashion Corner Plus, reveals how Korean-Australian musician DPR Ian’s EP Moodswings in This Order helped her accept who she was.
Möth Agency evolved to fill a gap in Hong Kong’s dance music scene, one of the DJs leading it says, but its mission extends to providing social welfare and solidarity for people who feel marginalised.
Bright and Nene sent the internet into a frenzy when a video of them holding hands in Japan went viral – they’ve since confirmed the relationship on social media, though their fans aren’t all happy
JoJo Siwa’s new song ‘Karma’ was originally recorded by a relatively unknown artist called Brit Smith – and TikTok has decided it likes the 12-year-old version better … here’s what you need to know
It seems Bieber’s mum Pattie Mallette and his wife Hailey are as close as ever – so what do we know about the pop star’s mum, and what is she doing these days?
From Drake and Kendrick Lamar to Quavo and Chris Brown, rappers’ diss tracks are exposing the links between them like never before – so who is Karrueche Tran, who’s been referenced recently?
From Selena Gomez and Blake Lively to Emma Stone, Gigi Hadid and Haim – but which Glee star was she rumoured to have dated?