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‘It felt like climbing a big mountain right at the start’: Nam Ji-hyun and Jang Na-ra on playing lawyers in new K-drama Good Partner

The currently airing K-drama Good Partner has been clocking high ratings and positive reviews since it premiered in July, with one Reddit user saying the series get their "logical and emotional sides spinning". In the series, South Korean actresses Jang Na-ra and Nam Ji-hyun play divorce attorneys in one of the countries' top law firms. Some minor...

’80s Hong Kong action star Corey Yuen revealed to have died 2 years ago of Covid-19, news kept private at family’s request

It was just revealed that Hong Kong action star Corey Yuen died two years ago. Jackie Chan announced the news in a Weibo post yesterday (Aug 12) commemorating the 65th anniversary of Yuan Jia Ban, a clan formed by the disciples of Chinese martial arts master Yu Jim Yuen, of which Jackie and the late Corey were...

Drake stepped in to help save Italian football club Venezia FC from bankruptcy

Drake stepped in to help save Italian football club Venezia FC from bankruptcy. The musician's pal Matte Babel convinced the star to get involved ahead of the 2023-2024 season after it was revealed the Serie A side needed to raise US$40 million (S$52.92 million) to avoid falling into financial ruin and possibly being demoted to a lower...

Drake stepped in to help save Italian football club Venezia FC from bankruptcy

Drake stepped in to help save Italian football club Venezia FC from bankruptcy. The musician's pal Matte Babel convinced the star to get involved ahead of the 2023-2024 season after it was revealed the Serie A side needed to raise US$40 million (S$52.92 million) to avoid falling into financial ruin and possibly being demoted to a lower...

Blackpink’s Lisa admits she struggles to express herself

Blackpink star Lisa has admitted that she struggles to express herself, although her self-belief has grown markedly in recent years. The 27-year-old singer told Elle: "To be honest, I'm not the type who's really good at expressing my feelings. "Lately, I feel more confident of what I think, and say it out loud." She is currently preparing to...

‘She’s in her hot era’: Yuri of Girls’ Generation surprises fans with bikini photos

Kwon Yuri of Girls' Generation is certainly making her fans feel the heat this summer. In a recent Instagram post, the 34-year-old shared photos of her posing in two bikinis at a resort. A quick scan of her account shows that these might be her most daring photos so far. The comments section was filled with surprised fans,...

‘I threw a cup at him’: Henry Thia recalls disagreement with Jack Neo, how Mark Lee helped him with lines

Looking back at his acting career that spans close to three decades, local comedian Henry Thia said he had never thought he would become a star. Sharing his experiences in the latest episode of the YouTube series R U Okay released yesterday (Aug 11), the 72-year-old said that he started off as a factory worker in...

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...

‘I’m trying to be quiet but it’s not working out’: Disgraced Seungri says appearance at alleged Burning Sun Surabaya event untrue

Controversy is surrounding this disgraced former BigBang member once again. Seungri, 33, has been under fire after a digital event poster by Indonesian organiser TSV Management shared on Aug 10 circulated online. The event, named Burning Sun Surabaya and scheduled for Aug 31, was marketed as a "K-pop night party", with a photo of Seungri placed prominently...

Tom Cruise hands Olympic flag to LA, closing Paris Games

Movie star Tom Cruise rappelled from the roof of France's national stadium and received the Olympic flag, bringing a heavy dose of Hollywood to the closing ceremony of the Paris Games as the French capital handed over to the next host Los Angeles. Grammy-winning R&B artist H.E.R teased the Mission Impossible soundtrack as Cruise made his...