Rightly or wrongly, Hong Kong is often compared with Shanghai or Singapore in various ways. From attracting foreign capital and talents to staging mega-concerts and events, the three places are seen as competing against each other. But while rivalry has become unavoidable on the global stage these days, Hong Kong certainly has its own unique…
The 2025 American Music Awards, which will take place this Monday, on May 26, are almost here! Hosted by the one and only Jennifer Lopez, the night will surely include some memorable performances, touching speeches and, of course, some incredible red carpet looks. Leading the nominations this year is “Not Like Us” singer Kendrick Lamar…
Hong Kong should target high-spending multicultural audiences rather than mass-market tourism, experts have said in response to Shanghai unveiling plans for its mega-event economy – potentially putting the two cities in direct competition. In terms of booking international superstars, Shanghai already has the lead. The mainland Chinese metropolis hosted two concerts by American diva Mariah…
Music superstar Taylor Swift has been subpoenaed in the ongoing legal dispute between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni over allegations surrounding the making of their 2024 film “It Ends with Us.” A spokesperson for Swift confirmed the subpoena in a statement to CBS News Friday, saying that it “is designed to use Taylor Swift’s name to draw…
Typewriters making a comeback, thanks in part to Taylor Swift – CBS News Watch CBS News A relic of the past is making noise again in the digital age. In tonight’s Weekend Journal, CBS News’ Itay Hod shows us how the humble typewriter hasn’t pounded out its last words. Be the first to know Get…
I have been a regular at the Hong Kong Sevens ever since the inaugural event in 1976. Last month’s tournament at Kai Tak Sports Park was my fourth different venue. I still remember that afternoon almost a half-century ago, walking down from my Happy Valley flat to the old Hong Kong Football Club stadium on…
It’s one thing to admire a celebrity’s work — but it’s another to feel emotionally invested in their … More love life, as if it somehow affects our own. Here’s why we do it. Getty Images We live in a world where a famous couple’s breakup can feel like a personal betrayal, where fans grieve…
According to social media, celebrity “feuds”—like the one between Gwyneth Paltrow and Meghan Markle—are very real and something to be taken very seriously. Never mind that the people involved often go to great lengths to dispel the gossip—we still tend to devour it. Where does that instinct come from? Maybe from the same place that…
The Hong Kong Sevens rugby tournament and other mega-events being held during a month-long “Super March” campaign will boost the local economy but they are unlikely to generate a multiplier effect similar to concerts by US pop star Taylor Swift, experts have said. The Sevens, which run from Friday to Sunday, along with Art Basel…
Jared Leto has legions of diehard fans but it appears some celebrities are less than convinced about the Hollywood megastar. The American actor, 53, made headlines this week after British talk show host Alex Jones accused him of being ‘so full of himself’ while appearing on The One Show. Speaking on the Netmums Podcast, Alex admitted…