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Members of K-pop boy band 1VERSE, including Hyuk and Seok who defected from North Korea, as well as Aito, Nathan and Kenny, perform their new single in front of a camera in Seoul May 21, 2025. — Reuters pic

Not your average K-pop journey: 1VERSE debuts with North Korean members, and a story that hits hard

People queue to enter the DreamVille camping site of the Tomorrowland electronic music festival a day after its main stage was totally destroyed by fire, in Boom, near Antwerp, July 17, 2025. — AFP pic

Flames tear through Tomorrowland’s heart — but ‘we’re in the mood,’ say fans as EDM festival pushes on

Gal Gadot has faced backlash from both pro-Palestinian activists and Israeli right-wing media — accused by the former of supporting a military campaign in Gaza, and by the latter for calling for an end to the war. — Reuters pic

‘Wonder Woman’ star Gal Gadot draws applause — and anger — as Gaza war shadows Jerusalem Film Fest

Chris Martin delivered the hits — so did the kiss cam. The viral moment with Astronomer’s CEO and HR chief now has tech circles buzzing.

No ‘Viva La Vida’ for this married CEO after kiss cam moment at Coldplay concert fuels affair rumours (VIDEO)

Stephen Colbert poses with his Emmy for Outstanding Variety Special (Live) for ‘Stephen Colbert’s Election Night 2020: Democracy’s Last Stand’ at the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles September 19, 2021. The late-night host will end his decade-long run on ‘The Late Show’ in May 2026. — Reuters pic

Stephen Colbert out as CBS ends ‘Late Show’ in 2026, US Senator Schiff suggests politics at play

The first-ever Ruang Inspirasi Fest (RIF) Kuala Lumpur 2025 promises a fresh take on local music festivals. — Picture courtesy of RIF Kuala Lumpur 2025

Tulus and Juicy Luicy to headline inaugural Ruang Inspirasi Fest KL 2025 in one-day double bill

Emma Watson, 35, who played Hermione Granger, was caught driving at 38 miles an hour in a 30-mile zone in southeastern Banbury last July. — Picture via Instagram/Emma Watson

‘Harry Potter’ stars grounded: Emma Watson and Zoe Wanamaker banned from driving for speeding

Connie Francis, the legendary pop singer behind timeless hits like ‘Stupid Cupid’ has passed away at the age of 87. — Picture via Facebook.com/Connie Francis

Connie Francis, iconic singer of ‘Where the Boys Are’ and ‘Stupid Cupid’, dies at 87

Benjamin Evan Ainsworth will play Link and Bo Bragason will play Princess Zelda. — Pictures via Instagram

‘Legend of Zelda’ goes live-action with British stars for 2027 release

K-pop star G-Dragon’s (left) alcoholic drink Peaceminusone Highball is sold out in Hong Kong and Taiwan. — Pictures from Instagram

G-Dragon’s lemon-infused highball sparks frenzy as global demand soars

Hybe chairman Bang Si-hyuk is facing possible criminal prosecution over a deal made before the agency was publicly listed. — Reuters pic

K-pop boss Bang Si-hyuk to face IPO fraud charges as S. Korean president mounts financial clean-up

No explanation was given for the sacking of Maurene Comey, who was an assistant US attorney in the US Attorney’s Office in Manhattan, according to two anonymous sources cited by Reuters. — Picture from X/Morgan J. Freeman

Trump allies purge? US DOJ sacks daughter of ex-FBI chief who was prosecutor in Epstein, Diddy trials

Malaysia’s national songstress Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza, whom some call ‘TokTi’, is the first Malaysian to perform at Indonesia’s Pestapora 2025. — Combination pictures by Shafwan Zaidon and via Twitter/Petapora

Siti Nurhaliza to make history at Indonesia’s Pestapora 2025 as first Malaysian performer

Smoke caused by a fire billows above the site of the Tomorrowland electronic music festival in Boom, northern Belgium, July 16, 2025. — AFP pic

Fire destroys Tomorrowland main stage — EDM festival still on, say organisers

British pop singer Henry Moodie is set to take the stage tonight at 8.00pm at Zepp KL. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Henry Moodie talks fame, fan vibes, and Bradley Simpson’s surprise appearance

One of pop music’s most iconic voices, Richard Marx, is coming to Malaysia this August. — Picture courtesy of Resorts World

Richard Marx to perform one-night-only concert at Resorts World Genting this August