Author - jessie tan

‘Grave danger’: Fears over transgender tycoon’s safety if returned to Malaysia

Nur Sajat disappeared from Malaysia earlier this year.Instagram When news broke last week that prominent Malaysian transgender businesswoman Nur Sajat was detained in Thailand over an invalid passport, she trended to the top of Twitter. The 36-year-old Muslim cosmetics entrepreneur disappeared from Malaysia in February after being accused of insulting Islam by dressing as a woman. While on...

Squid Game fever is real, here’s how Singaporeans are joining the game

TikTok/Screengrab Everyone loves Squid Game, and you can't escape its influence on the Internet. Since its release on Sept 17, original series Squid Game has become the number one trending show on Netflix in Singapore, and the first Korean show to rank #1 on the same platform in the US. Many netizens have found their own way of joining in on the fun,...

A Mickey Mouse-themed pop-up by Disney is coming to September this November

Disney Singapore While we can't visit Disneyland theme parks, for now, Disney is bringing the magic here in the form of an immersive pop-up that pays homage to the iconic Mickey Mouse - the first ever in Asia. Named Pop-Up Disney! A Mickey Celebration, it'll open its doors this November at Suntec City. And get your cameras ready,...

Super Mario Bros animated movie to release in December 2022

Nintendo The voice cast for the upcoming Super Mario Bros. animated film has been announced by Nintendo. The film will be made by Illumination, the studio behind the Despicable Me franchise. PHOTO: Nintendo It is quite the star-studded cast, with Chris Pratt (Guardians of the Galaxy) voicing Mario, Anya Taylor-Joy (The Queen's Gambit) voicing Princess Peach, Charlie Day (The...

Dev Patel suffers from imposter syndrome very often

Instagram/dev.patel Dev Patel "very often" suffers from imposter syndrome. The 31-year-old actor identified with Gawain, his character in The Green Knight, because he thinks the tale of King Arthur's nephew is similar to his own journey as an actor, including having many moments of self-doubt. He said: "Even though it's a medieval film, there are a lot of...

Tiger King 2 premieres on Netflix on Nov 17

Instagram/moviestalkofficial Tiger King 2 will premiere on Netflix on November 17. Netflix announced during its global fan event TUDUM that the docuseries is set to return to the streaming service in November. According to Netflix: "We've only scratched the surface... The global hit Tiger King will return to Netflix for more madness and mayhem on Nov 17, 2021." In...

Disney sues to retain rights to key Marvel characters, including Iron Man and Spider-Man

Reuters file Disney-owned Marvel has found itself locked in yet another legal battle, and it’s not the kind that Daredevil can solve in a pinch. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the company is suing the relatives of several comic book geniuses to retain full control over classic Avengers characters, including Iron Man, Spider-Man, Dr. Strange, Ant-Man, Hawkeye,...

Just a slap: Huang Yiliang says Lin Meijiao asked him to be ‘bad cop’, in response to daughter Chantalle Ng’s allegation

Screengrab from Facebook An interview last week sent shockwaves across the internet as Chantalle Ng (a rising star in local showbiz and daughter of veteran actress Lin Meijiao) spilled the beans on her estranged father Huang Yiliang. During a chat with local TV host Quan Yi Fong on the meWATCH talkshow Hear U Out, the 26-year-old said Yiliang had...

Apple’s iPhone 13 Series & New iPad Prices In Malaysia Revealed

Apple fans worldwide finally got their first look at iPhone 13 as Apple unveiled the next version of its popular smartphone yesterday (Tuesday, 15th September). Among other devices that was introduced on Tuesday include a revamped version of Apple’s 9th gen entry-level iPad, a 2021 version of its iPad Mini and the new Apple Watch...

This TikToker Snuck Into The Met Gala & Got To Meet BLACKPINK’s Rosé & CL

The Met Gala is one of the most prominent events in the entertainment scene due to its A-List invitees and also for its rich history. It takes a hefty amount of cash to get in – one ticket is priced at around $35,000 (~RM146,510) – and almost entirely invite-only. Many people have attempted to sneak...