K-pop supergroup BTS will open a series of pop-up stores in Seoul for the release of their fifth studio album, Arirang.

Titled BTS Pop-up: Arirang, the retail spaces will open on Mar 20 – the day the album is released – and run until Apr 12. The pop-ups will be held at Hybe's Yongsan headquarters and at Shinsegae Department Store’s main branch.

The stores will feature official merchandise themed around the new album, including apparel such as T-shirts, hoodies and ball caps, as well as the latest version of the group’s official light stick and related accessories. There are also items that capture the traditional Korean charm, such as folding fans and a traditional Korean dining table.

BTS is also collaborating with the National Museum Foundation of Korea on a collection created with the foundation’s cultural goods brand Mu:ds. The collaboration line draws from traditional Korean design elements, aligning with the cultural themes of Arirang.

The five items in this collaboration with these design motifs include the shoulder bag, card holder (black), hairpin, hairclip and the layered skirt. Items from the collaboration, select Arirang merchandise items, a poster, link keychain and message keychain will also be available at the gift shop of the National Museum of Korea during the same period.

Selected merchandise will also go on sale on the Weverse Shop from Thursday (Mar 12) at 11am KST (10am in Singapore). Come Mar 20, all items will be available online from 2pm KST.

Even before the album arrives, fans have been dissecting details surrounding the release – including the design of the upcoming merchandise. One point of discussion online involves the track titled No.29, which appears without credits and is believed to be an interlude.

Some have linked the number to the Sacred Bell of Great King Seongdeok, a historic Korean bell designated as National Treasure No.29. A fan on X wrote: “That's why there's no credits for No.29. It is probably the sound of The Sacred Bell of Great King Seongdeok. It is National Monument No.29. The hair clip patterns are inspired from the same.”

Based on the observation, fans have noted that intricate patterns seen on the merchandise from the Mu:ds collection resemble motifs associated with the historic bell, fuelling speculation that the interlude could incorporate bell sounds. 

Another fan on X wrote: “It's kinda funny how they might have an interlude that's an iconic bell that's a national treasure and ARMY's fandom was almost called Bells. I wonder if it's related."

Some have also looked at past social media posts by BTS leader RM as a possible clue. In 2019 and again in February 2026 – before the album’s tracklist was revealed – RM shared pictures of a bell-shaped wind chime.

While the theories remain unconfirmed, they have added to the growing anticipation surrounding BTS’ return with Arirang on Mar 20.

Members of K-pop boy band Enhypen have released a joint statement following the departure of vocalist Heeseung from the group. On Tuesday (Mar 10), South Korean music label Belift Lab announced that the 24-year-old would be leaving Enhypen, but will remain with the agency as a solo artiste.

Hours after the announcement, the members of Enhypen posted a message on @ENHYPEN_members, one of the official X pages operated by the group, in which they shared their thoughts on Heeseung's departure and reassured fans, also known as Engenes, that they would "grow stronger".

The full message reads:

"I think Engenes must have been very surprised when you saw the announcement today. The first thing we worried about was how Engenes would feel.

Since Enhypen has always existed for Engenes, seeing Engenes worry and feel hurt is the most painful thing for us.

The time we have spent together until now has been so precious that it’s impossible to fully express it in words. That’s why we respect and support the choice and new beginning of Heeseung, who has been with us throughout this time.

In order to ease Engenes’ worries even a little and to help create happy days for you, we, Enhypen, will continue to grow even more from here on.

For our precious Engenes who always support and cheer for us wherever we are, we will become an Enhypen you can always feel proud of. We will grow stronger and never forget to be grateful in every moment.

We are always thankful and we love you, Engenes."

The announcement of Heeseung’s departure on Tuesday came as a shock to the K-pop community, surprising fans and non-fans alike – especially given that he had attended several official Enhypen events in the days leading up to it.

Responding to queries from CNA Lifestyle at the time, entertainment conglomerate Hybe – of which Belift Lab is a subsidiary – said the departure was decided "through mutual discussion".

"As we discussed Enhypen’s future direction and next goals, the company and the members had in-depth conversations about both the team's path forward and the individual visions each member holds for their future," said Hybe.

"Through these discussions, it became clear that Heeseung has a distinct musical vision of his own and we chose to respect it. The decision was made through mutual discussion, with the goal of supporting both the group's direction and Heeseung's individual aspirations."

When asked whether Tuesday’s announcement was related to a recent spate of cancelled Enhypen fansign and fancall events, Hybe told CNA Lifestyle that an event originally scheduled for that day "was cancelled in advance in consideration of this announcement". 

However, it added that the cancellation of an earlier event on Mar 2 "was unrelated to this matter" and was "due to the members’ health condition at the time".

Regarding Heeseung’s future activities with the company, Hybe stated: "It is still early to share specific plans at this stage, but Heeseung is currently preparing to return as a solo artiste in the near future."

Addressing his departure via a handwritten letter on fan platform Weverse, Heeseung said that after much deliberation, he decided to approach fans in a better way, "following the direction the company proposed".

"I am well aware of your concerns and the various discussions. I will work diligently to prepare so I can meet you again soon," he added. 

"Knowing how much you've loved and cared for me despite my shortcomings, I feel deeply sorry for causing you surprise and worry."

Many fans of Enhypen have since called on Belift Lab to "bring Heeseung back" to the group, with some organising protest trucks to Hybe's headquarters in South Korea to relay their demands.

Formed via the survival competition show I-Land, Enhypen debuted in 2020 with the mini album Border: Day One and has since released a slew of hits, including Bite Me, No Doubt and Knife.

The group was recently in Singapore last October for their three-night concert, where they spoke with CNA Lifestyle.

When Jamie Lee Curtis' blockbuster film True Lies premiered worldwide, it would've been improbable to think that 30 years later she would be giddy about a TV show – about as improbable as performing her iconic helicopter stunt without special effects.

“I guarantee you when I was … literally hanging under a helicopter above the Florida Keys over the Seven Mile Bridge in Florida, I did not imagine I’d be sitting in New York City that many years later with Nicole Kidman,” Curtis said. “Not only being co-bosses on a show, but then also playing her slutty sister. I was not imagining that as my future.”

The Oscar winners co-executive produced and star in Scarpetta, a new mystery crime series from Prime Video, out Wednesday (Mar 11), based on Patricia Cornwell's popular books. Curtis credits Kidman as one of the major Hollywood players who helped shrink the gulf between perceptions of film and TV roles with prestige series like Big Little Lies and Nine Perfect Strangers.

Kidman, 58, plays the titular character Dr Kay Scarpetta, a forensic pathologist who solves complex murders. Upon returning to Virginia, she comes across cases eerily reminiscent of one three decades prior that catapulted her career forward. To prepare for the role, Kidman spent time with a medical examiner in Tennessee, where she learned how to hold a scalpel, and how to identify and dissect organs.

“My sister and my mother were obsessed with the novels, so I would read them,” the Emmy-winning Kidman said. “When I mentioned it to my sister, she was like, ‘Well, I mean, that’s it. You have to do it.’”

PERFECT TIMING FOR AN ADAPTATION

The book rights to Cornwell’s iconic fiction series were optioned throughout the years with megastars sometimes attached, including actors Demi Moore, Angelina Jolie, and even Kidman previously. But those iterations didn't come to fruition.

At the 2021 Oscars, Kidman approached Curtis’ table and introduced herself – they'd never met, despite working in similar circles for decades. Months later, when Kidman heard Curtis was leading the charge on Scarpetta, she wanted in.

“I have a philosophy where characters come to you at the right time,” Kidman said. When she first considered playing Kay Scarpetta, the timing wasn't right, and neither were the scripts. But the second time, it all came together. “Here she is, and I’m ready now," she said, reflecting on her decision to embrace the project.

Curtis plays Scarpetta’s free-spirited sister Dorothy. The Halloween franchise star had no intention of acting in the show but agreed to at Kidman’s request. The eight-episode season was led by showrunner Liz Sarnoff, whose credits include Lost and Barry, and is also a longtime fan of the books.

The cast includes Emmy winner Bobby Cannavale as Pete Marino, Kay's ex-partner and Dorothy’s husband and The Mentalist star Simon Baker, who plays FBI profiler and Scarpetta's husband Benton Wesley. Another Oscar winner, Ariana DeBose, is Dorothy’s tech-savvy daughter, primarily raised by Kay.

A companion storyline set in the '90s follows the doctor's early career, with Rosy McEwen, who bears a striking resemblance to Kidman, portraying the younger version. Jake Cannavale – Bobby’s actual son – plays the young Marino, with Hunter Parrish portraying babyfaced Benton.

DeBose, who presented Curtis with her Oscar for Everything Everywhere All At Once, was offered the role in a personal text message from Curtis. Her character, Lucy, is grieving her dead wife and seeks comfort in an AI replica. It’s a pivot for an actor known for upbeat Broadway performances.

“I hope audiences will also find a way to have compassion for her,” said the 35-year-old, of a fictional character that had real-life reverberations. Five months after filming, DeBose faced a loss of her own when her mother died. “I’m more clear now than I was when I was actually shooting this series … that grief manifests in very different ways.”

BETTING BIG ON SCREEN ADAPTATIONS

Cornwell, who has sold more than 120 million copies of the Scarpetta series worldwide, was heavily involved in the adaptation.

“Dream come true – literally,” said the New York Times bestseller, who started the series in 1990. The 69-year old, who began penning Postmortem while working in the office of Virginia's chief medical examiner, is currently writing the 30th book centred around a serial poisoner. She says Kidman and Curtis uncovered new layers of her beloved characters.

“I’m learning things from them," she said. “When I sit back and I’m working on my book, suddenly I’m seeing Jamie in my head, or I’m hearing Nicole. My characters have come alive.”

Prime has found massive success with popular novel adaptations like Reacher, Jack Ryan, the Bosch universe and Cross, all possessing deep troves of source material. They’re betting Scarpetta will be their next big hit.

Kidman, whose divorce from country music star Keith Urban was finalised in January, has a busy slate of upcoming projects, including the series Margo’s Got Money Troubles, Girls and Their Horses And Discretion, as well as the films The Young People and Practical Magic 2.

CURTIS' VIEW OF HOLLYWOOD

Curtis hopes the series, produced by her company Comet Pictures, inspires young women in the industry with another model for leadership, both in front of and behind the camera.

“I hope that they see people – women – doing all these different jobs. This show doesn’t exist without me calling Jason Blum, saying, ‘Hey, I found out that the rights to Patricia’s books are available. Let’s (expletive) go!’" said Curtis, recalling her conversation with the Blumhouse Television founder, who helped produce it. “They will hear that and go, ‘Oh, that’s how you get (expletive) done!’ You persevere.”

Two Scarpetta seasons were ordered, and Curtis has famously said she will leave acting before Hollywood leaves her. Could more success delay her plan though?

“When my parents were in their heyday, they were enormous movie stars. There is a point where the industry just moves on. … I want to be able to end it on my own terms … I’ve been saying that since I was 30,” said the 67-year-old Emmy winner. “I want to be able to walk away with the dignity and pride in my work, and not kind of be grasping at something that’s fading away.”

“Pay no attention to her,” Kidman interrupted, and said to Curtis, “We’re not listening to that because we’re asking you to stay forever."

The two teased each other playfully, like real-life sisters.

“She will be working well past 100, probably," Kidman said, "And we’ll all be going, ‘That’s an inspiration.’”

A Florida woman accused of firing gunshots at Rihanna’s home in Los Angeles was charged Tuesday (Mar 10) with one count of attempted murder and other felony offenses including 10 counts of assault on a person with a semiautomatic firearm.

The district attorney’s office said Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, 35, was charged in the shooting Sunday afternoon outside the superstar’s gated home in the Beverly Hills area. No one was hurt and it was not clear if the Grammy award-winning performer was home at the time of the gunshots.

Court records show Ortiz also was charged with three counts of shooting at an inhabited vehicle or dwelling. All 14 counts are felonies, and she was brought for a scheduled arraignment before Judge Theresa McGonigle on Tuesday afternoon in Super Court of Los Angeles County.

Deputy Public Defender Jamarcus Bradford, Ortiz's attorney, at first entered a plea of not guilty on her behalf, but then withdrew it in favour of postponing arraignment until Mar 25. She was ordered held on US$1.8 million (S$2.29 million) bail. Ortiz wore blue jail clothes with her blond hair in braids and spoke to her lawyer through a glass divider.

The judge issued a protective order for Ortiz to stay away from Robin Fenty and Rakim Mayers – the legal names of Rihanna and her partner A$AP Rocky – and their home. McGonigle also said Ortiz is not allowed to possess any firearms or ammunition along with several other conditions.

Earlier Tuesday, Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell told media gathered for a news conference on a different subject that 10 people were at home when shots were fired. He identified the house as Rihanna's, but he did not say whether she or A$AP Rocky or their three children were home at the time.

McDonnell said investigators believe Ortiz drove to the area from Florida, but it's not clear when. Public records show her most recent address was in Orlando and that she has been a licensed speech pathologist for more than a decade.

Ortiz was arrested Sunday afternoon after the shooting and a weapon was recovered, police said. They have not said whether she has any known connection to Rihanna.

Voicemails and other messages left by The Associated Press, including an email sent to the public defender's office, were not immediately answered Tuesday.

AP also sent emails seeking comment from Rihanna’s publicist and manager.

KABC-TV broadcast video that appeared to show five bullet holes in the home’s front gate. The news station obtained police dispatch audio that says 10 shots were fired.

In 2018, a man was accused of breaking into another home belonging to Rihanna in the Hollywood Hills and spending 12 hours there. The man pleaded no contest to felony counts of stalking and vandalism and a misdemeanor count of resisting arrest in 2019. He was sentenced to probation.

A nine-time Grammy Award winner, Rihanna has 14 No 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, including We Found Love, Work, Umbrella and Disturbia. She founded the makeup brand Fenty Beauty in 2017.

She and A$AP Rocky announced the birth of their third child, a girl named Rocki Irish Mayers, in September.

Rihanna’s alleged house shooter has been identified as a 35-year-old woman named Ivanna Ortiz.

After being arrested on suspicion of firing shots at the Bajan singer’s mansion on Sunday (Mar 8), police told Page Six that Ortiz had been taken into custody the same day after gunfire was directed at a home owned by Rihanna, 38.

Officers from the Los Angeles Police Department arrested the woman on suspicion of attempted murder following the incident, which took place at the property where Rihanna lives with her partner, rapper A$AP Rocky, 37, and their three children – RZA, three, Riot Rose, two, and Rocki Irish Mayers, who is five months old.

Page Six reported authorities said the shooting occurred on Sunday afternoon and that Ortiz is currently being held at the LAPD Metropolitan Detention Center with bail set at US$10.25 million.

According to the Daily Mail, days before the shooting, the suspect posted an abuse-filled message directed at Rihanna on Facebook on Feb 23.

Sharing an image of herself wearing a leopard-print top, she is said to have written: “@badgalriri Are you there? Cause I was waiting for your AIDS 5-head self to say something to me directly instead of sneaking around like you talking to me where I’m not at.”

In other social media posts, the outlet said Ortiz declared she was “threw [sic] with Rihanna” and described the singer as a “turn hiding b****”.

Rihanna was reportedly inside the home at the time of the incident. It was not immediately clear whether A$AP Rocky or the couple’s children were present when the incident occurred.

Page Six has reported a source told the outlet “the singer is taking extra security precautions and has even rescheduled an upcoming photo shoot because of the shooting”.

Another insider said Rihanna “doesn’t understand” why her family was targeted in the shooting. They added to Page Six the performer has been left "freaking the f*** out” after the attack using an AR-15 rifle.

A source said: “Rihanna heard the shots, but was initially confused about what happened.

“Even with a great security team in place, it’s scary to realise that something like this can still happen.”

“(It was) terrifying (but Rihanna is thankful) everyone is safe.”

Police said they responded to reports of gunfire at about 1.21pm on Sunday.

According to dispatch audio cited by the Los Angeles Times, “approximately 10 shots” were fired from a vehicle. Authorities said the vehicle was described as a white Tesla parked across the street from the property at the time of the incident.

A spokesperson for the Los Angeles Police Department told the California Post one of the bullets struck Rihanna’s residence; the round “pierced a wall” of the house.

Police also said the vehicle then left the area, travelling south on Coldwater Canyon Drive after the shots were fired.

Page Six reported Ortiz had previously been arrested in Florida in connection with allegations including careless driving, domestic violence and violating pretrial release conditions.

The shooting follows other security incidents connected to properties owned by Rihanna.

In 2018, a man identified as Eduardo Leon, then aged 27, was arrested after entering another home belonging to Rihanna.

According to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, Leon entered the residence after climbing over a fence while Rihanna was away.

Authorities said Leon remained inside the property for about 12 hours before being discovered by one of Rihanna’s assistants.

Prosecutors said Leon later pleaded no contest to stalking.

The court ordered Leon to stay away from Rihanna for 10 years as part of the sentence.

EXO-Ls, your wait till EXO’s concert in July just got so much sweeter.

K-pop stars EXO’s vocal powerhouse Chen is headed to Singapore for his first-ever solo concert on Apr 12 at the Capitol Theatre at 6pm, concert promoter Three Angles Production announced on Monday (Mar 9).

Details, including ticket sales, have yet to be announced.

As part of his Arcadia tour, the group’s standout main vocalist, widely claimed to be one of the best vocalists in K-pop, has added another stop to the growing list of Asian cities he is performing in.

Fresh out of his Macau concert on Sunday, Chen has also performed in Seoul, Taipei, Yokohama, Jakarta and Manila, with upcoming shows in Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok before the newly-announced show in Singapore.

Chen has been widely lauded for his powerful vocals and impressive high notes along with his stable live performances, both as an EXO member and a solo artist. 

He is best known for his voice in official soundtracks to popular Korean dramas, including Everytime from Descendants Of The Sun, Best Luck from It's Okay, That's Love which also starred fellow EXO member, DO, and For You for Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo, sung together with fellow EXO members Baekhyun and Xiumin, with Baekhyun also starring in the show.

Since his solo debut in 2019, he has released five mini-albums which range in genres from Korean ballads to pop-rock, with tracks like Beautiful Goodbye, Arcadia and Broken Party.

Apart from his versatile voice, a key attraction in Chen’s intimate Arcadia tour has been the selfie benefit for fans. For all shows thus far, attending fans got to take a 1:1 selfie with the singer after the concert. It remains to be announced whether this will take place for the Singapore show, and whether it will be offered to all fans or open to certain ticket categories.

Chen is not the first EXO member to bring his solo performance to Singapore. Last year, Baekhyun wrapped up his first solo world tour here in November at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. Kai and DO also made stops for their solo concert tours in June and August, respectively.

Blackpink’s Lisa was in the viral lonely monkey, Punch's, area near Tokyo, Japan. 

Lisa shared her visit to see Punch at Ichikawa City Zoo on her Instagram stories on Saturday (Mar 7). She is seen looking into his enclosure with a big smile, holding an orangutan plushie similar to the one that Punch often holds.

The photos quickly went viral on social media, with fans and animal lovers gushing at the cuteness overload.

Punch is a seven-month-old macaque who went viral recently after being rejected by his mother shortly after birth, as well as being rejected and bullied by other macaques in his enclosure. 

Punch's caretakers gave him a stuffed orangutan toy from Ikea to train him to cling to it and to give him comfort. 

People around the world have expressed sympathy for Punch, with many visiting his enclosure at the zoo.

Punch has since reportedly shown signs of progress. He has started to leave his plushie behind more to socialise with other macaques. He was also recently spotted climbing on the back of another macaque.

Lisa, meanwhile, has begun filming her new film, Tygo, in South Korea, in which she is starring alongside Train To Busan actor Don Lee and Squid Game's Lee Jin-uk.

Blackpink has also returned with its first group release since 2022 with Deadline. According to South Korea’s Hanteo Chart, the mini-album sold 1.46 million physical copies worldwide on its release day, making Blackpink the female K-pop act with the largest first-day album sales.

Pop superstar Rihanna's Los Angeles home was hit by gunfire on Sunday (Mar 8) after a woman opened fire on the property while the singer was reportedly inside, according to US media.

The shooting erupted after 1pm when a suspect fired approximately 10 rounds from a vehicle across the street from the mansion in the Beverly Hills area, the Los Angeles Times reported, citing police.

At least one round pierced a wall of the residence, where Rihanna lives with partner A$AP Rocky and their children, local news station KTLA said. The singer was inside the residence, the reports said.

Rihanna, one of the world's most popular pop stars, has not publicly commented on the shooting.

Officers said the suspect was a woman in her 30s who allegedly fled the scene before being arrested without incident a short time later. Police recovered a weapon during the arrest, KTLA added.

Investigators are still determining a motive for the attack.

Indonesian singer-songwriter Vidi Aldiano, whose full name was Oxavia Aldiano, died on Saturday (Mar 7). He was 35.

Born in Jakarta in March 1990, Vidi revealed in 2019 that he had been diagnosed with stage 3 kidney cancer in his left kidney. He later underwent surgery in Singapore to remove the kidney and although the surgery was successful, Vidi revealed in 2023 that the cancer had returned and spread to other parts of his body. 

He continued to undergo treatment while remaining active in the entertainment and music industries. He frequently shared updates about his condition on Instagram and spoke about facing it with optimism, writing in an earlier post that cancer had taught him patience, gratitude and how to see the bright side of challenges. He even light-heartedly described chemotherapy as a “spa day”.

Several Indonesian celebrities – including singer and actor Afgan, television presenter Deddy Corbuzier, and singer-actress Bunga Citra Lestari – paid tribute to him in social media posts. Many also shared photos and Instagram Stories from his funeral, which was held on Sunday morning in South Jakarta. 

On Vidi’s Instagram account, his most recent post on Feb 8, showing him celebrating the wedding of businessman Ranggaz Ananta Laksmana, has drawn more than 263,000 comments, many expressing condolences and sadness.

He is survived by his wife, Indonesian actress Sheila Dara Aisha, who starred in the 2025 Indonesian film Sore. Her Instagram posts, the latest of which is on Feb 22, have similarly been filled with messages of support and condolences.

Vidi broke into the music industry in 2008 with his debut single Pelangi Di Malam Hari. He went on to release popular songs including Nuansa Bening, Status Palsu, Datang Dan Kembali, and Bertahan Melewati Senja.

K-pop group Seventeen was in town for a concert as part of their New_ World Tour, during which they cemented their position as a powerhouse live act. But the action did not just take place during their three-and-a-half hour show on Saturday (Mar 7) at the National Stadium.

Some members of the group were spotted around Singapore over the weekend, with several fan sightings circulating online.

On Mar 6, The8 was briefly spotted at nightclub Marquee Singapore, where a Seventeen-themed party was taking place as part of the Seventeen Experience at Marina Bay Sands.

Fans had gathered there for a night of Seventeen-themed festivities ahead of the group’s concert the following day. While no official artist appearance had been scheduled and fans had been informed beforehand, short clips later surfaced on TikTok showing the singer present at the nightclub. 

Some fans also claimed that South Korean actor Ji Chang-wook was present that night; he was in Singapore for the Korea Travel Fair 2026 held over the same weekend.

Following the concert on Saturday, members Mingyu and Vernon were spotted by fans at Bae's Cocktail Club. Videos circulating online show Vernon standing and watching the crowd, while Mingyu appeared to be dancing near the DJ console with who fans believe were members of the group’s dance team.

On Sunday, Mingyu shared a series of Instagram photos featuring a dinosaur skeleton and art pieces. The last two slides also included artwork consisting of the iconic Singapore symbol, the Toa Payoh Dragon Playground.

While the singer did not disclose the location, it is speculated the pictures may have been taken during a private viewing at the high-security storage facility Le Freeport, possibly as part of the Co-Museum showcase there.

Over the weekend, Mingyu was also spotted by fans out for a jog around the city ahead of the show.

Another star joins the line-up for the slew of concerts Singapore will see in 2026. Rock band Guns N’ Roses will be performing at the National Stadium on Nov 25 at 8pm.

Their show will be part of their 2026 World Tour, with shows announced in Latin America, North America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and now Singapore. 

They last performed here at the National Stadium in 2022. They previously played at the Changi Exhibition Centre in 2017. 

The line-up consists of Axl Rose, Duff McKagan and Slash, joined by Dizzy Reed, Richard Fortus, Isaac Carpenter and Melissa Reese.

Formed in 1985, the band's greatest hits include Sweet Child O’ Mine, Welcome To The Jungle and November Rain. 

There will be three ticket pre-sales starting Mar 16 before the general sale on Mar 20.

It will start with the Nightrain pre-sale on Mar 16 from 10am to 11.59pm. Active Nightrain members will receive their unique pre-sale code on the tour page upon logging in at gunsnroses.com.  

The 48-hour Mastercard pre-sale will take place from Mar 17, 10am to Mar 19, 10am. 

The Live Nation pre-sale will take place Mar 19 from 2pm to 11.59pm. All Live Nation members can access this pre-sale by logging into their account. Becoming a member is free by signing up on the website.

The general sale will be held from 10am on Mar 20, open to everyone signed in to a Ticketmaster account.

Ticket prices have not been announced.

Ticketmaster said it will use its Smart Queue system for the sales. Fans can join the queue 15 to 30 minutes before each sale begins. 

Boasting a centuries-old church, quaint pubs and rolling green countryside, Holmes Chapel looks like many other English villages.

But having played a formative part in English pop star Harry Styles' rise to global superstardom, nothing can be as it was for the village near Manchester, in northwest England.

Fans from around the world – dubbed Harries – flock there year-round to pay homage at several sites linked to the Watermelon Sugar singer.

With the ex-One Direction releasing his new album and staging a Manchester concert on Friday (Mar 6), recent weeks have been extra busy.

"I've been looking forward to this day for too long!" Spanish student Elena Garcia, 21, told AFP as she visited this week with two friends.

Like other Styles pilgrims before them, they stopped by the village train station where the ticket office has become a shrine of sorts, as well as the bakery where he once worked. 

And, of course, they made their way to a spectacular viaduct where Harries have for years been leaving messages – after Styles wrote his own name there in the 2013 One Direction biopic, This Is Us. 

The 32-year-old pop sensation is also famously said to have had his first kiss beneath its 23 arches.

"It was just beautiful," Katharina, 22, another of the trio, from Germany, said of the site known as Harry's Wall. "Having the name on the wall's a big thing." 

These days, fans are encouraged to sign and leave behind small slate stones to preserve the 180-year-old viaduct's brickwork.

Styles released his first album in four years, Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally on Mar 6.