Bono insists Chris Martin’s Coldplay ‘are not a rock band’
Bono has opinions about Coldplay. The U2 frontman, 64, said that the music group led by Chris Martin “are not a rock band” during BBC Sounds’ eight-part “Music Uncovered: The …
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Indonesia looks to Singapore’s ‘Swiftonomics’ success to boost tourism, but can it sustain creative industry?
To this end, Sandiaga said his ministry had launched the Indonesia Tourism Fund, with a seed fund worth 2 trillion rupiah (US$128 million). He said the fund was set up …
Singapore eyes ‘significant’ economic benefits as it lures Taylor Swift with grant for sold-out concerts
Singapore has awarded Taylor Swift a grant to perform in the city state, government authorities said on Tuesday, acknowledging efforts to persuade the pop superstar to perform on the island …
Australia shakes off ‘Taylor Swift inflation’ fears ahead of Eras Tour concerts in Sydney and Melbourne
Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Michele Bullock said on Tuesday the “Taylor Swift inflation” effect has forced some spending adjustments, including in her own children, but played down the policy …
Philippines’ Marcos Jnr shrugs off backlash over use of official helicopter for ‘unmissable’ Coldplay concert
Marcos Jnr never finished college, but has a special diploma from Oxford University. He also claims to have a master’s degree in business administration from the Wharton School of Business, …
This Year in Asia: money laundering in Singapore, Taylor Swift’s snubs, Robert Kuok at 100 and other highlights of 2023
Dubbed “run” culture, the trend saw many members of China’s middle class jump at the chance to flee to freer Southeast Asian pastures and embrace the plethora of more-affordable investment …
Singapore’s turbulent yet tantalising 2023: from political scandals to pop sensations
On the other side of the political divide, the Workers’ Party – the PAP’s biggest rival – was also fighting fires of its own, with two leading members also resigning …
British band Coldplay is pro-Palestinian, Malaysia’s PM says
British rock band Coldplay, scheduled to perform in Malaysia on Wednesday, is pro-Palestinian, according to Anwar Ibrahim. The Malaysian prime minister told parliament on Tuesday that he would discuss the …
Malaysia’s conservatives urge boycott of Coldplay concert amid event organiser’s pride flag ban
Local organisers of Coldplay’s Malaysia concert banned all political and LGBTQ pride imagery when the British pop superstars perform next week, as Islamists called for it to be cancelled outright …
The Top-Earning Summer Concert Tours Of 2023
Taylor Swift took the crown from Queen B as her blockbuster Eras Tour earned her $305 million, more than double what Beyoncé took home for her record-breaking Renaissance Tour. By …