Toni Braxton had widowmaker heart attack, needs to have a stint fitted

Toni Braxton nearly had a heart attack and needs to have a stint fitted. The 56-year-old singer had the major health scare two years after her sister Traci's death from oesophageal cancer in 2022 aged 50 — and didn't want to tell her family for fear of worrying them. On the series premiere of The Braxtons, her sister...

Celine Dion says use of her Titanic song at Trump rally was unauthorized

Canadian singer Celine Dion said on Saturday (Aug 10) that use of her Titanic movie theme song My Heart Will Go On at a Montana rally of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump the previous night was not authorised. The song and its video clip were played at the former US president's rally in Bozeman, Montana on Friday...

Christian Slater, 54, said to have welcomed 4th child into the world

Christian Slater is said to have welcomed his fourth child into the world last month. The 54-year-old actor already has Jaden, 25, and Eliana, 22, with ex-wife Ryan Haddon, as well as a five-year-old daughter with wife Brittany Lopez, 35, and People reports that their second child was born in July. The DC star recently admitted he...

‘I’m still eating’: Wholesome Doh Kyung-soo of Exo seduces fans with food porn at Singapore fancon

He's recognised for his stellar vocals so Doh Kyung-soo's Bloom in Singapore fan concert (aka fancon) on Aug 8 was literally pitch perfect. And while some K-pop stars flash some skin or sharp dance routines to further dazzle their fans, this wholesome singer-actor turned to something else to get his audience screaming - food porn. Kyung-soo, also...

Local singer Shazza learning to ‘hold on to joy’ after viral Crash Adams video: ‘Grateful for any challenge that comes’

She went viral early this year, but it hasn't been all sunshine and rainbows afterwards. AsiaOne recently caught up with local singer-songwriter Shazza, who shot to the limelight after appearing on Canadian pop duo Crash Adams' TikTok video, and is due to headline Marina Bay Sands' Sands For Singapore Charity Festival this month. "The whole thing was...

Travis Scott arrested in Paris after fight with bodyguard

Travis Scott was arrested in Paris after a fight with his bodyguard. The Paris prosecutor's officer confirmed that Travis was arrested at the George V hotel for assaulting a security guard who attempted to break up the fight. The prosecutor's officer said in a statement to NBC News: "I can confirm that on Aug 9, 2024, police...

U2 turned down $13.2m to perform at private party

U2 turned down US$10 million (S$13.2 million) for one show in the Caribbean. The hitmakers are among a host of largely older established acts — including AC/DC, The Cure, Depeche Mode and Bruce Springsteen — who are not interested in playing private concert for wealthy clients, and even a hefty pay cheque couldn't get the band to agree...

Keanu Reeves to make Broadway debut

Keanu Reeves will make his Broadway debut next year. The 59-year-old actor is set to reunite with his Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure co-star Alex Winter in a new revival of Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot, which will open on the New York stage in autumn 2025. Keanu will play the role of Estragon opposite his pal...

Justin Timberlake’s driving license suspended after New York hearing

Justin Timberlake has had his driving licence suspended after a hearing in New York. The 43-year-old pop star was arrested in Sag Harbour, New York, in June for driving while intoxicated, and Timberlake has now had his licence suspended, after he attended the latest hearing via a video link from Antwerp, Belgium. Timberlake — who is currently...

‘I was crying every day in my car’: Gurmit Singh on dealing with his parents’ death at height of his career

While Gurmit Singh is known for being a happy-go-lucky funny man, there was a time where the 59-year-old struggled to keep a smile on his face. During an interview with The Daily Ketchup, Gurmit shared that the period between 2001 and 2003 was the toughest part of his career, as both his parents had passed. Gurmit's mother...