Podcast Conrad Thompson has insisted his father-in-law Ric Flair is always in character when he's out in public.

The classic figure has not been seen since 2017 due to much controversy.

K-pop songs have long rung out across Korean kindergartens and elementary school classrooms, but few of them were ever written with children in mind. Former NCT member Mark Lee says he wants to fill that gap himself with what he calls "kids-pop." The idea has taken shape through "Mark Lee & Kids-POP," a YouTube series launched in September on the channel for Upper Room, the label he founded after leaving boy band NCT and SM Entertainment in April. In each episode, the Canadian singer meets children, listens to their stories and looks for musical ideas in them. The gap he points to is a familiar one. iKON’s 2018 breakup song “Love Scenario” became a singalong staple among kindergartners, in addition to topping Korea’s year-end digital chart. Even “Golden,” the Billboard Hot 100 chart-topper from Netflix’s animated film “KPop Demon Hunters” that won over young viewers worldwide last year, was written as a pop anthem for a fictional idol group rather than as a children's song. So far, the industry's answer has largely been collaborations with children's brands, with some i

SEVENTEEN members Jeonghan and Joshua explore the shifting boundaries between fantasy and reality in “DREAMSCAPE,” their first mini album as a unit, released Monday, with seven tracks built around dreams, personal aspirations and their evolving vocal styles. The lead single, “12 o’clock,” blends dance-rock with modern interpretations of 1970s and 1980s disco and funk, following the two singers as they chase a dream between noon and midnight. A music video teaser released Sunday features surreal imagery, including a train seemingly covered in snake scales and a picturesque meadow, setting the tone for the album’s dreamlike world. In an interview provided by their agency, Pledis Entertainment, Jeonghan and Joshua discussed their creative process, musical experiments and hopes for fans. Q. How do you feel about releasing your first mini album as a unit? Jeonghan: I feel proud of what we have created, especially because it has been a while since I released an album, and I spent a lot of time thinking about what new things we could show CARAT; although I feel some nerves as I retur

K-pop powerhouse NMIXX is back on Monday with "Strange Muse," the group's sixth mini album that pushes the boundary-pushing sextet into bold new creative territory. Anchored by a genre-defying lead single, the release marks a career milestone for the group as the members step into songwriting and composition roles for the first time. Alongside group tracks like "Birthday Wish," "Kerosene" and "RudE TaLK," the six-song collection breaks NMIXX into distinct sub-units for the very first time. The duo pairings highlight each member's unique dynamic — featuring Lily and Haewon on "Sing to the Moon," Sullyoon and Bae on "Hot ’n Unbothered," and Ji-woo with Kyujin on "WHIP." The lead single, "Birthday Wish," pairs future house with moombahton — a genre combining slowed-down house synths with reggaeton’s signature rhythmic bounce. Blending these with Afro-house influences, the song moves from energetic dance drops to a quiet piano and vocal passage before culminating in a narrated bridge. In an interview provided by JYP Entertainment, the members discussed the album’s concept, their c

K-pop girl group IVE will release a new song, "Looks Can Kill," on Monday, its agency, Starship Entertainment, said. "Looks Can Kill" serves as both the lead track and a prerelease song for IVE's upcoming EP of the same name, which is scheduled for release on Oct. 26. An electronic dance-pop track, "Looks Can Kill" delivers the message that anyone can be the protagonist and hero of their own life.

Chaeryeong of K-pop girl group ITZY will make her solo debut on Nov. 9 with a mini album, titled “Lovesick,” with the lead track of the same name, her agency JYP Entertainment said Monday. The agency released a trailer, track list and promotion schedule for the album on its official social media channels. Chaeryeong is the third ITZY member to put out solo music. Yeji debuted as a soloist with the EP “Air” in March 2025, while Yuna released “Ice Cream” in March this year. Chaeryeong debuted with ITZY in 2019. The group is known for hits such as “Dalla Dalla” and “Wannabe.” JYP described her as a performer with stable live vocals, light, feathery dance moves and a lively presence on TV variety shows. The agency said she will show a new side of herself as a solo artist. The trailer, structured like a storybook, portrays Chaeryeong as someone indifferent to nearly everything around her. A narrator says she stayed the same “in front of a birthday cake, when her phone caught fire, when she won the lottery, when the upstairs neighbors were noisy and even when the floor was

Korean singer-songwriter eldon kicked off his first-ever world tour Saturday, bringing his “Comic Book” series to Asia and the U.S. The tour kicked off following the release of “Finalé,” a surprise single released Thursday that serves as the final installment in the R&B act’s music series of the same name. The tour covers multiple stops across Asia and North America, opening the showcases in Taipei, Bangkok and Tokyo before heading to New York, Chicago, Houston and Los Angeles. The tour will culminate with a Seoul concert, happening mid-December, eldon revealed. Details on the last stop are yet to be announced. The singer will feature guest artists throughout the tour, listing the help of fellow R&B artists jeebanoff and Kim Seungmin for the Tokyo leg. “I’ve been a fan of both of them for a long time, so I really, really wanted to do a show with them,” eldon explained. Meanwhile, the Houston show will feature HOHYUN, with whom he previously collaborated on his 2024 single “Fraud.” “It was kind of a coincidence," he said. "Our tours just happened to overlap, so we’r

K-pop girl group Katseye performed its hit songs at the 2026 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in Los Angeles on Sunday (U.S. time), its agency Hybe X Geffen Records said. The group sang two tracks, "Pinky Up" and "Animal," after making its entrance from the audience seating area, not the stage. During the set, the group showcased its vocal abilities while executing powerful choreography. The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show is a globally renowned event that features supermodel runways alongside performances by prominent artists. The performer lineup for this year's event also included Tate McRae, Megan Thee Stallion and Megan Moroney.

"I prefer Korean men to men from my own country." A Korean dating show is putting cross-cultural romance front and center, bringing together Korean men and women from overseas in a new special that is already drawing attention for the contestants' candid reasons for wanting to date Koreans. SBS Plus and ENA's "I Am Solo, Love Forever," a spinoff of the popular reality dating franchise "I Am Solo," recently unveiled a preview of its upcoming foreign contestant special, which premieres Thursday. The special will feature Korean men meeting women of various nationalities as they search for romantic connections across cultural and national boundaries. The teaser introduces a diverse group of female contestants from different parts of the world. Watching the women arrive, host Defconn said, "Someone very elegant has arrived." Several of the women also openly explained why they were interested in meeting Korean men. "I prefer Korean men to men from my own country," one contestant said. Others gave reasons including, "I think it would be fun to be together," and, "His face is cute," signaling their

The lavish fantasy world of "The Remarried Empress" is finally stepping off the page, with newly released stills offering the first major glimpse of Shin Min-a, Ju Ji-hoon, Lee Jong-suk and Lee Se-young as the four characters at the center of the wildly popular webtoon adaptation. Disney+'s upcoming original series "The Remarried Empress," set to premiere Nov. 4, is drawing attention for recreating the extravagant imperial world familiar to fans of its source material. The newly unveiled images put its elaborate costumes and royal settings on full display while teasing a tangled story of romance, betrayal, political calculation and ambition. Based on the hit Korean webtoon of the same name, which has accumulated 2.97 billion views globally, "The Remarried Empress" follows Navier, played by Shin, the seemingly perfect empress of the Eastern Empire. Her marriage is thrown into turmoil when her husband, Emperor Sovieshu, played by Ju, falls for Rashta, a runaway slave portrayed by Lee Se-young, and asks Navier for a divorce. Navier agrees — but with an unexpected condition of her own: Sh

Matt Heafy was already to jack in before his wife persuaded him to stay in Trivium.

It would have been a milestone appearance for the Aussie mum of four.

Russell Brand's wife Laura Gallacher has revealed the couple have bene praying every day during his trial and they have been reading psalms in the car on the way to court.

Paramedics were rushed to the home of The Beastmaster star Marc Singer on Saturday (17.10.26) after he suffered a terrifying health scare.

Ethan Hawke has reflected on his changing relationship with how his early roles were perceived.

Dylan Sprouse has been "more tired" than ever after becoming a dad, but his wife Barbara Palvin has been "in super mom mode".

Nina Jacobson, who is one of the producers behind the upcoming Dirty Dancing sequel, has revealed whether or not the movie will use AI to bring Patrick Swayze back.

Obsession star Inde Navarrette has opened up about her upcoming role as Rogue in the new X-Men movie.

Kylie Jenner has dazzled the audience at the Victoria's Secret fashion show by walking the runway wearing a $US50 million bra covered with 4410 diamonds.

Harry Styles has filmmaker John Wilson capturing footage at his concerts.

Eric Dane gave a brutally honest account of his battle with drug addiction while he was working on medical drama Grey's Anatomy with the late actor revealing he looked "gaunt" and his attitude changed.

Kylie Jenner dazzled the audience at the Victoria's Secret fashion show on Sunday night (18.10.26) by walking the runway wearing a $50 million bra covered with 4,500 diamonds.

Zendaya has been taking a step back after a hectic few months promoting the likes of The Odyssey, Spider-Man: Brand New Day and The Drama.

Selena Gomez warned fans to steer clear of vaping, having experienced permanent side effects from doing so herself.

Taika Waititi has been developing a new Star Wars film since 2020, but now he has given some bad news to fans still waiting for his space saga.

Jesse Eisenberg has revealed he made huge changes to his career after being given a Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actor for his turn in 2016 superhero movie Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.

Pop superstar Madonna could release a treasure trove of new songs which were recorded for Confessions on a Dance Floor: Part II but didn't make it onto the record with her producer Stuart Price hinting the lost tracks may "find a way to present themselves".

Chase and Status are sick of seeing artists "not making it" because of their background.