Author - jessie tan

Is It Hard For Chinese Celebs In Showbiz? FIR Member Real & Kenji Wu Have Opposite Views

Taiwanese artist and NINE PERCENT member Evan Lin (林彦俊) is the latest idol to join the long string of scandals. Evan was recently seen heading to a hotel with a girl on his birthday. As it is a big no-no for idols, he got slammed online. However, to netizens’ surprise, he was then defended by Real...

Queen Wa$abii & Wonho Draw Flak For Overexposing Their Body Parts Onstage

Korean stars Queen Wa$abii (퀸 와사비) and Wonho (원호) went viral on social media over the outfits they sported during their live performances recently! In case you don’t know, the two performers have been known among fans for their bold fashion choices while performing on stage. Last week, the female rapper performed at the ‘RAPBEAT 2022″...

This Is What Actress Mini Chao Has Been Up To Since Divorcing Her Husband 3 Years Ago

For some of us, life seems to be all planned out. Oh sure, there will be a few bumps along the way, but ultimately, we’re pretty sure we know where we’re going. However, for others, the road travelled can often lead to unexpected directions. Taiwanese actress Mini Chao (米可白)’s life has vastly differed since her divorce...

Who is the K-pop CEO who outshone Julianne Moore, Cate Blanchett in Venice?

A little known K-pop CEO stole the limelight at the 79th Venice International Film Festival on Sept 2. South Korean Yulee Choi may not be a celebrity, but the dress she wore for her appearance at the glamorous event outshone the highly crafted looks of major stars such as festival jury president Julianne Moore and actress...

Julia Roberts: George Clooney and family saved me from ‘loneliness and despair’

Julia Roberts "loves" being a mom. The 54-year-old actress has prioritised her family life over recent years, but she finally ended her four-year movie hiatus by starring alongside George Clooney in Ticket to Paradise. Julia – who has 17-year-old twins Phinnaeus and Hazel, and Henry, 15, with her husband Daniel Moder – shared: "I just take it...

Your East Coast sea view may disappear: How the Long Island reclamation could affect you

An old plan resurfaced in a URA exhibit this June, and it's worth paying attention to - especially if you own property anywhere along the stretch of East Coast Beach, from Changi to Marina Bay. The conceptual "long island", first proposed sometime in 1991, made an appearance at the long-term plan review. While still conceptual, this...

No rice or noodles? How to enjoy Asian food on the keto diet in Hong Kong

From instant noodles with satay beef to roast meats on rice, carbohydrates play a key part in the average Hongkonger’s daily meals. Even outside Hong Kong, rice serves as a common base on which entire Asian dishes are built, from bibimbap and biryani to sushi. Some people even make their love of rice a defining part...

‘Love Is Blind’s’ Mark Cuevas Marries Aubrey Rainey in Ohio: ‘Wedding Weekend is Finally Here’

Mark Cuevas married Aubrey Rainey almost two years after they got engaged It's official! Love Is Blind alum Mark Cuevas has married Aubrey Rainey. The couple tied the knot Sunday at Sapphire Creek Winery in Ohio, according to an Instagram post by the newlyweds. "Wedding weekend is finally here 🙏🏻," said Mark in a caption. "I cannot put into words how excited I am...

Meri Brown Says There’s ‘So Much More to the Story’ Ahead of ‘Sister Wives” Season 17 Premiere

Meri Brown is teasing that there's lots more to discover about her family. On Sunday, Meri, 51, shared an Instagram photo of her face half-covered by what appears to be a journal alongside the caption "There's so much more to the story....#Ready." There's no telling what the message from the Sister Wives lead means — though fans of the show have had...

Mourners mark Princess Diana’s death in Paris, 25 years on

Mourners marked the 25th anniversary of Princess Diana's death in Paris on Wednesday (Aug 31), laying flowers and leaving messages on the bridge above the underpass where she was killed in a car crash. Blooms and pictures of Diana adorned the gold-leaf covered Flame of Liberty, a replica of the torch of the Statue of Liberty...