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G-Dragon, Elton John, J-hope: Singapore concert calendar for 2025

2024 came and went with some amazing acts visiting Singapore, from American songstress Taylor Swift, classic rockers Deep Purple, Cantopop king Andy Lau and Mandopop's Jay Chou, to Blackpink's Lisa and K-pop group Stray Kids. Here's how 2025's concert calendar is shaping up. This article was first published on Dec 14, 2024, and updated on March 13, 2025. March American singer-songwriter Kehlani performs on March 13 at the...

Daniel Craig reportedly offered role in Greta Gerwig’s Chronicles of Narnia film

Daniel Craig has reportedly been offered a role in Greta Gerwig's Chronicles of Narnia film. The former James Bond star has been linked to the Barbie director's upcoming adaptation of C.S. Lewis' iconic fantasy novels for Netflix. According to Deadline, conversations are at a "super early" stage, but sources noted Craig has been given an offer to...

Lady Gaga wouldn’t call herself a drag act

Lady Gaga wouldn't call herself a drag act just because of her "wigs and makeup and costumes". The 38-year-old pop star is known for her iconic sense of style as a performer, but despite being embraced by the LGBQT+ community, she doesn't think comparisons to drag queens are totally accurate. She told iHeartRadio's Las Culturistas podcast: "I...

‘Here’s to new beginnings’: Kiki Lim leaves Mediacorp after 5 years

Local singer-actress Kiki Lim has bid farewell to Mediacorp. In an Instagram post announcing her departure yesterday (March 12), she wrote: "After five incredible years at Mediacorp, the time has come for me to move on to the next chapter of my journey. "I'm immensely grateful for all the opportunities the company has given me to grow,...

Ya Hui toughs it out in new job as creative director: ‘I’m not a flower you need to take care of’

She's spent 17 years in front of the camera, and now local actress Ya Hui is venturing into work behind the scenes too. On March 3, the 37-year-old announced with an Instagram Reel that she had joined production house Pointlineplane, adding in the captions: "On stage, I convey emotions through performance; behind the scenes, I tell...

Sadie Sink to star in Spider-Man 4

Sadie Sink will star in Spider-Man 4. The Stranger Things actress has reportedly signed up to star alongside Tom Holland — who plays Peter Parker and his titular alter ego — in the next film in the franchise. Although her role is being kept under wraps, Deadline reported it will be a "significant" part, and she will potentially be...

Ayo Edebiri received ‘insane death threats’ after ‘idiot’ Elon Musk shared fake news about her

Ayo Edebiri received "insane death threats" after "idiot" Elon Musk shared fake news about her. The Bear actress claimed she was sent a torrent of online abuse after the tech mogul shared a report last year which claimed she would be replacing Johnny Depp as the central character in a new Pirates of the Caribbean movie. Posting...

Seo Kang-joon explains why he had one of the ‘hardest days’ of his life filming this scene in new K-drama Undercover High School

If South Korean actor Seo Kang-joon had to list down the hardest days of his life, the one which he spent filming a particular action scene from his new drama Undercover High School would make it to the top three. The 31-year-old recalled the experience in a recent interview with AsiaOne for the ongoing series where...

Tori Spelling doesn’t drink water

  Tori Spelling doesn't drink water. The former Beverly Hills 90210 star, 51, has confessed she has an "aversion" to the drink and does everything she can to avoid it — revealing she opts for coconut water or soda instead and joking she's like a "cacti". During an appearance on her MisSPELLING podcast, she explained: "I don't drink water....

Nathan Fielder Has Been Visiting Elizabeth Holmes in Prison, Documentary in the Works?

Nathan Fielder has been spotted visiting Elizabeth Holmes in prison, sparking speculation about a possible new project involving the disgraced Theranos founder. According to The InSneider, the 41-year-old comedian and filmmaker—known for his boundary-pushing social experiments like The Rehearsal and Nathan for You—has made multiple visits to Holmes at FPC Bryan, a minimum-security federal prison in Texas. While details remain scarce, the report suggests Nathan may be working...