Carly Rae Jepsen Has Fallen In Love With Singapore
American sweetheart Carly Rae Jepsen rocked the stage to a massive crowd at Gardens By The Bay in Singapore last night. She joined the likes of Blush, Psy and Cee Lo Green for the first day of the double date spectacle that was the social star count concerts. Carly’s stage set was simple, but effective- … Read more
Tricks & Cider’s Melodic, Scrumpy Pop
Tricks & Cider is a melodic, scrumpy pop band which comprises of 3 guys and a girl who have gone off the beaten path to pursue their love for music.
We play the Telepathy Game with The Sam Willows
In our first installment of 5 Minutes With, we hang out with local sensation The Sam Willows. Find out stuff you never knew about them, experiences in their North America tour, and how they fare when we pair them up to play a competitive game!
The not-so-Great Gatsby
It seems like Hollywood has no luck with movies with “great” in the title. You might recall a certain Oz The Great and Powerful from earlier on in the year. Although The Great Gatsby was a tad more tolerable, I am not sold on the movie adaptation. Gatsby‘s central theme revolves around a timeless and classic storyline of absurd … Read more
Glitz, Glamour and Gloom : The Great Gatsby OST
“Whenever you feel like criticizing any one,” he told me, “just remember that all the people in this world haven’t had the advantages that you’ve had.” And yet, I’m quite sure I haven’t had all or even any of the advantages each of the shallow and damned central characters in the movie – or those … Read more
Jessica Alba, Aerosmith, Carly Rae Jepsen in Singapore for Social Star Awards!
Singapore’s first ever, Social Star Awards will be inviting Hollywood celebrities and international music stars to enter our humble shores! The Awards show will be broadcast live on YouTube in its full 24-hour glory. So be sure to keep your eyes and ears peeled on 23 May! Start squealing and fangirl(or boy)-ing because the smokin’ … Read more
Outrageous Outfits on PSY! Will He Wear Them in Singapore?
Most of you would know him from Gangnam Style, with the weird but widely appreciated dancing in the horse stable, the rampant rubbish flying all over and of course the colourful suits. PSY is making his way to Singapore for the Social Star Awards on 23 May, with a performance at the Singapore Social Concerts on 24 May! We’re sure … Read more
Every Aerosmith Song is a Favourite, But Here’s Our Top 3!
Guess who’s coming to Singapore! It’s the rock legend Aerosmith! They’re coming with a concert at the Social Star Awards in this itty-bitty country of ours on 25 May. And we’re so beyond stoked there are no words, none at all. It doesn’t matter if you’re an Aerosmith newbie, although under a rock is no place … Read more
CeeLo Green in Singapore for the Social Star Awards! Here are the Top 5 Things You Didn’t Know About Him
We already know the chubby The Voice judge wrote the popular breakup song, Forget You. Wikipedia can easily tell you his real name is Thomas DeCarlo Callaway. But there are a few facts about CeeLo Green that are unknown to the average crowd. The star’s coming to this tiny little island we call Singapore on … Read more
Tegan & Sara, Taxi Drivers And Their Public Promise
For those who missed out on Tegan & Sara’s concert, get filled in right here. You definitely want to know what the twins promised the entire concert hall last night!
Who says stand-up comedy doesnt have a home in Singapore?
Crazy. Wild. Wacky. Unrestrained. There is simply not enough superlatives to describe the spectacle that the trio from Canada, Australia and United Kingdom put up. The 3h-laughing fit inducing show in a nutshell is a brilliant, unadulterated, uncensored and witty display of pure comedy. Performing to a sold-out crowd at Klapsons The Boutique Hotel, Bryan … Read more
5 Movies You Should Watch Right Now On Your Laptop
Find yourself pressed for time and need to catch up on all the movies that you’ve missed out recently? A first world problem shared by many, Popspoken is here to help by giving you a (very short) list of 5 movies that you could be watching on your laptop right now (yes, whenever you want, because they’re on-demand – a concept that’s been takin’ over the world as of late).
Hey Y’all, Sezairi Sezali Is Back With A Sez-zlin’ Video Series
HOUSTON, WE HAVE OUR NS BOY BACK. I REPEAT, WE HAVE OUR NS BOY BACK. After being gone a tad too long (we know he went off for National Service, but we’re not too sure when he ended the stint BUT WHATEVER), Singapore Idol 3 winner and the dude that caused a bit of hoo-ha … Read more
Here Are The Good-Lookers and Fails Of Star Awards 2013: #SA2013
Yes y’all, it’s Singapore’s like-Oscar Awards and pretty much the only star-struck red carpet 99% of Singapore’s motley collection of thespians will ever get to kiss and tread. That being said, we have extremely high expectations for the red carpet cast and we don’t expect that they will disappoint (or not).
MTV Sessions: The Temper Trap
MTV announced not too long ago that the legendary band, The Temper Trap, would be playing an exclusive gig for the sixth installment of MTV Sessions taking place at Resorts World Sentosa’s Waterfront Studio on 16 May. The five men band will rock the stage with songs from their latest self-titled album which debuted #1 on the … Read more
Review: The Importance of Being Earnest. Rant: 377A
Re-presented by Wild Rice for the second time, Goei once again delights his audience with Oscar Wilde’s most beloved theatrical production. Expect two hours of critical commentary on the ridiculosity of society, packaged ever so palatably in the form of delicious puns and charming humour. Here’s an irresistible invitation to laugh at yourself and take life less seriously and non-sense less flippantly.
Win an Apartment through a Reality TV show. Applications still welcome!
The concept is simple. Eight pairs of contestants. Eight empty spaces. One epic battle to win a luxurious apartment sponsored by Sime Darby.
One-to-one with DJ Afrojack
The Dutch DJ who will be turning 26 this year needs no further introduction. Not only is he listed at #9 on the DJ Mag Top 100 DJ’s of 2012, he has brought you chart-topping hits such as “Take Over Control” (featuring Eva Simons) and “Give Me Everything” (Pitbull featuring Ne-Yo, Afrojack and Nayer).
The MTV Show returns with a BANG!
To be honest, I’ve stopped watching television for a long time now. Not to mention MTV. In this generation of content easily available online, I’ve become a slave to the Internet. I would tune in only for the occasional guilty pleasure of an episode or two of Jersey Shore or some other show that involves … Read more
The Yeah Yeah Yeahs Are Back And They Are Still As Relevant As Ever
Arr-rock indie bands with punk aesthetic bands have shorter lifespans than fruitflies in the heat, yet it has been 10 long years since their debut, and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs are still as relevant as ever. Remember when you first heard Fever to Tell? Remember how it made you sit up and put down whatever … Read more
Win 72 hours in Monaco with Johnnie Walker!
Johnnie Walker, the premium whisky luxury brand, is offering their followers a once in a lifetime opportunity. Stand a chance to win a trip for an ultra-luxurious race weekend in Monaco worth $80,000 with every purchase of Johnnie Walker Black Label or Gold Label Reserve.
Lawson ‘LIVE’ in Singapore
‘Everyday they make me wanna say, (oo oo oo oo). You’re taking over me! (oo oo oo oo). I’m in ecstasy!’ It’s official, the U.K heartthrobs, Lawson, have taken over our hearts when they played their first show here on Friday, 5th of April at Singapore’s very own St. James Power Station. Looking casual and … Read more
The 2013 MTV Movie Awards: Who’ll take home the popcorn bucket?
Before the 2013 MTV Movie Awards premiere on April 15, Popspoken gives you a quick rundown of the nominees most likely to win the coveted golden popcorn bucket.
Album Review: Justin Timberlake – The 20/20 Experience
The “Justified” triple threat who brought “sexy back” is out in the music scene again with The 20/20 Experience after a six-year hiatus. Justin Timberlake proves to be a force to be reckoned with in the entertainment industry with his chart-topping new album. But is he getting all that support because of his devilishly good … Read more
The Chameleon that Doesn’t Aim to Blend in
Party-goers, watch out as the latest nightlife and entertainment hotspot opens its doors officially this Saturday, 13 April 2013. The first-ever lounge club at 22 Dempsey Road had a preview party yesterday for media and invited guests. Sponsors Sennheiser were also generous to give a pair of headphones to the lucky pair of winners who … Read more
16 Tweets From People Who Thought Qi Yuwu Is Gay
Now that we know Qi Yuwu is with Joanne Peh, we can lay the persistent gay rumours to rest… or can we? Tweets below, for teh lulz. (P.S. We’re not speculating not confirming or denying Qi Yuwu’s sexual orientation; just debunking the fallacious thinking that just because someone is with a member of the opposite … Read more
Power 98FM “Thai Intern” Thinks Joanne Peh & Qi Yuwu Will Split After The Star Awards
There is a lot of juicy tabloid fodder happening this past month in Singapore waters — so much, that you would think that TMZ has set up a Singapore branch. First, Joanne Peh shocked the nation when she announced her split with boyfriend Bobby Tonelli after four years on the 8 Days magazine. The couple … Read more
New Dance Festival Features DJs Andrew T, Eclipse & Modium
[UPDATE Apr 12, 11am: Added details on DJ Modium] DJs Andrew T from the AOS collective, Eclipse and Modium will headline a new dance festival, ReVite, by the folks at Invite. The inaugural edition is set to be a whole-night affair on May 25th at Wavehouse Sentosa. Modium‘s recent gig list has seen him play his … Read more
‘The Outs’ And Why Web Series Need To Develop In Singapore
I have been hooked onto this brilliant web series that has taken the web by storm with its nuanced writing and honest representations. It is almost like watching a really good drama on TV, except that it is online. (Minus the over-the-top references that plague many dramas.) The Outs is a seven-episode web drama about … Read more
At the Edge of a Hilarious Musical
When one thinks about musicals, one would imagine Wicked, Hairspray, Phantom of the Opera or Les Misérables. Well, Edges the Musical introduces a different genre of musical theatre – the song cycle – where there isn’t a clear storyline unlike most traditional musicals. The song cycle is quite literally a cycle of songs. Each number touches … Read more
