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BTS member Suga fined $14k for drunk driving on e-scooter

K-pop star Suga, a member of the boy band supergroup BTS, has been fined 15 million won (S$14,688) by a court for drunk driving while on an electric scooter. A judge at the Seoul Western District Court issued the fine in a summary judgement made last week after his case was referred to the prosecution, a...

Rebel Wilson marries partner of 2 years

Rebel Wilson has got married. The Bridesmaids actress tied the knot with partner Ramona Agruma in Sardinia, Italy, on Saturday (Sept 28) after two years together, sources confirmed to People magazine. It had been reported earlier this month that although the couple — who are parents to two-year-old daughter Royce — had originally planned to marry in...

Kate Beckinsale accuses massage healer of sexual assault and battery

Kate Beckinsale has accused a massage healer of "sexual assault and battery". The 51-year-old actress filed a report with the Los Angeles Police Department accusing Nick Abramovic of committing the offences during an appointment at his Bionic Method on Aug 7 — after the pair were involved in a public spat over an unpaid bill of US$2,700...

BLACKPINK Lisa’s “Hard Launching” Of Alleged Boyfriend Frédéric Arnault Earns Mixed Reactions

This is the closest to confirmation fans believe she has gotten. On September 28, BLACKPINK‘s Lisa performed at the Global Citizens Festival as one of the festival’s top-billed performers. BLACKPINK’s Lisa | @lalalalisa_m/Instagram The idol put on an amazing show, including the debut of a brand-new song titled “Moonlit Floor.” The track seems to sample “Kiss Me” by Sixpence None The Richer and will be officially...

BLACKPINK’s Lisa Faces Criticism For Alleged Lip Syncing At “Global Citizen Festival”

She was previously criticized for her VMAs peformance. BLACKPINK‘s Lisa has been accused of lip-syncing for the second time in recent news. BLACKPINK’s Lisa | VMAs Lisa first was targeted with accusations of lip-syncing during her VMAs performance, leading to fans coming to her defense. BLACKPINK’s Lisa Hit With Criticism After Accusations Of Lip Syncing During “2024 VMA” Performance   On September 28, the Global...

Beloved Actress Shocks Everyone After Announcing Surprise Wedding With No Prior Dating Rumors

Congratulations to the couple!   Actress Joo Sae Byeok has surprised fans and the entertainment industry by revealing that she recently got married, all without any previous rumors of dating. | ACom M&T According to a report from OSEN on September 29, Joo Sae Byeok married her non-celebrity partner, who is older than her, in a private ceremony held in Seoul on September 28....

ILLIT’s Live Vocals After Controversy Spark Debate

They have improved since their debut. Earlier this year, K-Pop idols’ live vocals became a hot topic following a viral performance by LE SSERAFIM. Since then, numerous idols have been both praised and criticized for their live stages. Included in that list is ILLIT, who became a target like other HYBE Labels groups. The group were criticized for their live singing,...

Massive Changes Coming To SBS’s “Inkigayo” Score Calculations

Digital score and the SNS scores will change.   SBS‘s popular music show Inkigayo will undergo significant changes in its scoring system starting in the fourth quarter of 2024. These updates aim to better reflect the evolving ways K-Pop is being consumed both domestically and internationally, specifically acknowledging the growing influence of global music platforms. | SBS Currently, Inkigayo charts are calculated using a...

“The Glory” Actress Park Ji Ah Has Passed Away

She was 52. May she rest in peace.   Actress Park Ji Ah, who starred in The Glory, has passed away at the age of 52. Park Ji Ah played the role of Song Hye Kyo‘s mother in The Glory. According to an exclusive report from JTBC, Park Ji Ah passed away due to a cerebral infarction, more commonly known as an...

BTS Suga’s Drunk Driving Case Officially Sentenced With A Fine

They issued a summary order. BTS’s Suga, who was charged with driving an electric scooter while intoxicated, has officially been sentenced to a fine. | Yonhap On September 30, the Seoul Court issued a summary order of a fine of ₩15.0 million KRW (about $11,200 USD) for driving under the influence.   BTS Suga’s DUI Case: A Full Breakdown   This is the...