Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jeff Benjamin is a New York-based writer covering global pop music. With the first day hosted by actor-singer Park Bo Gum, the ...

Hailed as the ‘Grammys of Asia,’ the MAMA Awards are always a highly anticipated affair for K-pop fans around the world. This weekend’s event marks the show’s return to Hong Kong for the first time in ...

The Seoul collective Balming Tiger was a Stereogum Band To Watch in 2021. In the accompanying interview, group member Omega Sapien described the band's sound as "underground K-pop, extra-alternative" ...

Update (November 18, 2025): The next wave of performers for the 2025 MAMA Awards including standout K-pop rookies that will perform on the red carpet as well as top K-pop talent like G-Dragon, ...

Yaeji has quietly had a busy year and it continues today (October 16) with a couple of new collaborations, as Yaeji has teamed up with alternative K-pop group Balming Tiger for a double-single, “Wo Ai ...

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This mid-century tropical cocktail is a boozy blend of rum, pineapple, and a hit of coffee. Prairie Rose is Food & Wine's senior drinks editor. A trained sommelier, cocktail book author, and wine and ...

Deacon’s had cause for concern on The Bold and the Beautiful with Luna putting everyone in danger and even shooting Sheila and Liam. Thankfully, they’ll be fine, and while Luna’s fate remains in the ...

Norway famously gave us Liv Ullmann, muse to the Swedish auteur Ingmar Bergman, but since then, this country of just 5.55 million people continues to punch above its weight, adding a long line of ...

Norwegian director Nina Knag exposes dirty secrets in “Don’t Call Me Mama,” premiering at Karlovy Vary Film Festival. “I was doing research for another project about immigration in Norway, and I came ...

SINGAPORE – Come July 6, a new batch of local actors will be celebrated at the annual Star Awards at The Theatre at Mediacorp. But regardless of who wins, one honour will remain unchanged – Xiang Yun ...