Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jeff Benjamin is a New York-based writer covering global pop music.

Ed Sheeran has found the perfect place for his new pub: the North Shore. The English singer-songwriter recently launched the website for The Old Phone, a “cozy, warm, and inviting” pop-up ...

Lil Mabu, aka Matthew Peter DeLuca, is an up-and-coming rapper from Manhattan, New York City. Born on April 4, 2005, Mabu began rapping in 2018. He gained recognition with his 2020 viral hit, Miss Me.

Pop The Balloon is a viral dating series that has been sent up on Saturday Night Live. The Arlette Amuli-created series, which began on YouTube, will now get its own ...

Lil Mabu, a 19-year-old drill rapper, was spotted courtside with adult film star Bonnie Blue at an NBA game. Drill rapper Lil Mabu and OnlyFans model Bonnie Blue were seen courtside at an NBA game ...

The brand has become a global phenomenon after K-pop band Blackpink’s Lisa revealed that she obsesses over toys from the Chinese company. The resultant strong overseas sales have turned Pop Mart ...

NewJeans looked invincible in the charts when they launched what was an unusual rebellion in the high-pressure, tightly-controlled world of K-pop. Hanni, Hyein, Haerin, Danielle and Minji stunned ...

Full-year sales more than doubled to 13 billion yuan. 13 IPs, including Labubu, each generated over 100 million yuan. Pop Mart stock went up around 6% after the results came out. Pop Mart ...

Lara Raj, a member of Hybe’s first multinational girl group Katseye, publicly addressed her sexual orientation on Monday, a rare move in the K-pop industry that is drawing attention both in ...

K-pop fans in China are paying for the immersive experience of being an idol for a few hours and getting closer to the dream life of their favourite stars. Idol experience studios have sprung up ...