Two dancers for the popular boy band were hospitalized, a local news outlet reported. Hong Kong officials promised an investigation.
Tag: Pop and Rock Music
Abba Returns to the Stage in London. Sort Of.
The Swedish superstars — or digital versions of them, at least — performed on Thursday to 3,000 enthusiastic fans with the help of 140 animators, four body doubles and $175 million.
How Maria Alyokhina of Pussy Riot Escaped From Russia
After more than a decade of activism, Maria Alyokhina disguised herself as a food courier to evade the police — and a widening crackdown by President Vladimir Putin.
The Deeper Meaning of Elvis in Australia
I went to the Parkes Elvis Festival thinking I’d learn something about what America used to be. I left thinking more about Australia.
How the King of Rock ’n’ Roll Still Makes Australia Sing
Elvis never played a concert “down under,” but that hasn’t stopped tens of thousands of Australians from making him their own at an annual festival.
Pink Floyd Says It Will Release New Track to Support Ukraine
The song, “Hey Hey Rise Up,” is a reworking of a protest song from World War I and features the Ukrainian rock star Andriy Khlyvnyuk of the band Boombox.
Ukraine’s Eurovision Team Set to Tour to Help War Effort
Kalush Orchestra, a group that mixes rap and traditional Ukrainian music, was given special permission to leave the country and play internationally.
Midnight Oil Brings Australia Home
Australia has had its fair share of music that made it big overseas. But why do some bands succeed internationally while others do not? And does that even matter?
Pandemic Playlists
Sad bangers and other songs that get us through.
The Comforts of Nostalgia
Popular culture is taking us back to the past.