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Why Is a 1964 Korean Trio in LISA’s Nike Moon Shoe Ad?
October 22, 2026
Why Is a 1964 Korean Trio in LISA’s Nike Moon Shoe Ad?
A 1964 song, a moon flag and a kitchen waffle iron: LISA's Nike Moon Shoe ad has a backstory, from the Kim Sisters' "Mister Magic Moon" to Bill Bowerman's waffle-sole experiment and the 1972 Olympic Marathon Trials.
5 Songs, No Escape: Can’t Be Blue Go All-English on Bluende
October 22, 2026
5 Songs, No Escape: Can’t Be Blue Go All-English on Bluende
Showered, dressed, smiling, still blue? can't be blue turn that mood into five English songs in about 12 minutes, with a Taipei show on 15 November.
5 Members, 1 Watch List: LE SSERAFIM Pick Your Next Viki Binge
October 21, 2026
5 Members, 1 Watch List: LE SSERAFIM Pick Your Next Viki Binge
Your bias just picked your next drama. LE SSERAFIM's Viki watch list is streaming in Singapore, free with ads or ad-free with Viki Pass, and the group plays Apex @ EXPO on Saturday, 28 November 2026.
Malcolm Todd Brings *Do That Again* to the Star Theatre on 30 November 2026
October 19, 2026
Malcolm Todd Brings *Do That Again* to the Star Theatre on 30 November 2026
Had "Earrings" on loop all year? Malcolm Todd makes his Singapore debut at The Star Theatre on 30 November, and general sale tickets are open now.
Kenshi Yonezu’s GHOST Tour Hits Singapore Indoor Stadium on 29 January 2027
October 19, 2026
Kenshi Yonezu’s GHOST Tour Hits Singapore Indoor Stadium on 29 January 2027
Lemon and IRIS OUT live, one night only! Kenshi Yonezu plays the Singapore Indoor Stadium on 29 January 2027, with tickets on sale 22 October at 12pm.
K/DA Returns After Six Years: FIRESTARTER, a 4-Track EP and a Worlds 2026 Stage
October 19, 2026
K/DA Returns After Six Years: FIRESTARTER, a 4-Track EP and a Worlds 2026 Stage
Six years of silence, then fire! K/DA's FIRESTARTER single and music video are out now, with two new voices joining the group.
3 Guest Stars, 1 New Justice Song: GTA VI’s Launch Trailer Doubles as a Music Drop
October 18, 2026
3 Guest Stars, 1 New Justice Song: GTA VI’s Launch Trailer Doubles as a Music Drop
The Grand Theft Auto VI Launch Trailer doubles as the premiere of "Flower in a Hurricane", a new song from Justice with Tame Impala, SZA and King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard. Rockstar says the track is open to pre-save on all major music streaming services.
Survey Says: Chappell Roan and David Byrne Crash Olivia Rodrigo’s “expectations”
October 18, 2026
Survey Says: Chappell Roan and David Byrne Crash Olivia Rodrigo’s “expectations”
Chappell Roan's first-ever feature lands on "expectations", and David Byrne hosts the chaos as smarmy Johnny Johnson in a retro game-show video.
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu Turns 15 and Gets Stuck in Your Head
October 18, 2026
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu Turns 15 and Gets Stuck in Your Head
Can you spot the PONPONPON clues? Kyary's bread-baking video for Pang Pang Pang hides callbacks to her 2011 hit, plus a dance with Dough Boy.
New Releases 16 Oct 2026: Zach Bryan and Lana Del Rey’s ‘Lies’
October 18, 2026
New Releases 16 Oct 2026: Zach Bryan and Lana Del Rey’s ‘Lies’
Lana Del Rey promised it, and Zach Bryan delivered. Their duet Lies is out 16 Oct 2026. Australia tour tickets go on sale 23 Oct.