Author - jessie tan

Taemin, Stray Kids, Zerobaseone: Singapore’s concert calendar for 2024

So Coldplay came and sparked a few marriage proposals. Ed Sheeran tried singing in Mandarin and making teh tarik, while Taylor Swift's upcoming concerts from March 2 are believed to trigger 'Swiftonomics'. Music fans will have a busy year in 2024 as more international acts head to Singapore; here's a look at the concert calendar for this year. This list...

Shogun leads Emmys drama race, The Bear seeks comedy repeat

Which series will succeed three-time winner Succession as television's best drama? Emmy voters will reveal their selection on Sunday (Sept 15) at a red-carpet ceremony where historical epic Shogun enters as the favorite. The story set in feudal Japan already has collected a record number of Emmys for a single season of a television series. Shogun picked up 14 trophies...

Kathy Griffin defends using private jet for new comedy tour

Kathy Griffin has defended using a private jet for her new comedy tour. The 63-year-old stand-up has been splashing out on luxury travel despite being trolled by critics of her carbon footprint, saying she thinks travelling in style is "worth it". She told The Hollywood Reporter about jetting between venues on her My Life on the PTSD-List...

K-pop stars become models as fashion brands eye their global fanbase

US designer Tommy Hilfiger browses through a rail of custom-made suits worn to this year's Met Gala by K-pop stars Stray Kids, before opening up a tuxedo to reveal a special label. The eight-member South Korean boy-band are Tommy Hilfiger brand ambassadors and caused an online frenzy when they became the first K-pop group to attend...

Harvey Weinstein undergoes emergency heart surgery

Former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein was rushed to a hospital from a New York City prison on Sunday (Sept 8) and underwent heart surgery on Monday, his representatives said. Weinstein, 72, is due in court this week where prosecutors have presented evidence to a New York grand jury to try and secure a new indictment against...

President’s Challenge Night 2024: President Tharman to try scoring goal against Hassan Sunny, Ronan Keating announced as headliner

In June this year, ex-national goalkeeper Hassan Sunny made 11 saves in Singapore's World Cup qualifier match against Thailand. How will he fare against President Tharman Shanmugaratnam? In the upcoming fundraising TV show President's Challenge Night, formerly known as President's Star Charity, Guest of Honour President Tharman will attempt to score a penalty kick against Hassan. In a...

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs ordered to pay $130m in sexual assault lawsuit

A Michigan inmate who accused Sean "Diddy" Combs of drugging and sexually assaulting him at a party almost 30 years ago has been awarded a US$100 million (S$130 million) judgement against the rapper and record producer. Derrick Lee Smith, 51, won the multimillion-dollar judgement by default in Lenawee County Circuit Court during a virtual hearing on...

Dave Grohl vows to ‘regain’ family’s trust after fathering child outside of marriage

Dave Grohl has vowed to "regain" the trust of his family after fathering a child outside of marriage. The 55-year-old musician plans to be a "loving and supportive" dad to his new baby girl — but Dave also intends to rebuild trust with his wife Jordyn Blum and their three children. The Walking After You hitmaker — who...

Destin Daniel Cretton in talks to direct Spider-Man 4

Destin Daniel Cretton is in talks to direct Spider-Man 4. The Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings filmmaker is set to helm the new movie in the Sony and Marvel Studios franchise that will once again feature Tom Holland as the web-slinging hero. The movie will continue from the successful trilogy that featured Tom and...

Kendrick Lamar to headline Super Bowl halftime show in New Orleans

Grammy-winning hip hop artist Kendrick Lamar will perform during the halftime show at the Feb 9 Super Bowl in New Orleans, the National Football League, Apple Music and label Roc Nation announced on Sunday. The 37-year-old Lamar from Compton, the heart of the Los Angeles rap scene, has 17 Grammy wins and performed during the Super Bowl...