K-pop stars in Singapore: Jackson Wang forces Glenn Yong to dance, Blackpink’s Jisoo eats chilli crab

There were hugs aplenty when local singer-actor Glenn Yong reunited with his pal Jackson Wang last night (July 10). Glenn, 27, and Jackson, 30, were among numerous regional stars who attended Cartier's Trinity 100 pop-up exhibition, and the former shared clips of the after-party on his Instagram Stories. "Good seeing you again, my homie," Glenn wrote in...

Tornado kills one, injures 79 in China

BEIJING:A tornado that ripped through a town in eastern China on Friday (July 5) killed one person and injured 79, local authorities said. Images posted on social media networks showed extensive damage after the tornado struck mid-afternoon in Dongming county, 530km (330 miles) south of Beijing in Shandong province, the local emergency management bureau said in...

Fan Spends Nearly 80,000 USD On Experience With GOT7’s Jackson Wang

It was just one of many items being auctioned off.   Fans are known to spend big amounts on their favorite stars, but would you spend as much as a fan of GOT7‘s Jackson Wang just did? GOT7’s Jackson Wang | @JacksonWang852/X One of Jackson’s latest collaborations was with American artist Pharrell Williams’s newest venture Joopiter. According to the website, Joopiter is “a global digital-first...

Malaysia and China extend visa-free travel agreement to enhance bilateral ties

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia and China have mutually agreed to extend the visa exemption programme for visitors from both countries to enhance bilateral ties. In a joint statement on Thursday (June 20) at the conclusion of Chinese Premier Li Qiang three-day official visit, both countries stated that China had agreed to extend its visa exemption facility for...

Actor Huang Xiaoming puts on 15kg for new movie, where he plays intellectually disabled man

Is that Chinese actor Huang Xiaoming? That was the question on many netizens’ minds after photos from the actor’s new movie Mostly Sunny, in which Huang appears noticeably heavier, were released on Chinese social media on June 16 and went viral. Huang appears to have shed his idol image and is gunning for awards glory with his...

Pentagon ran secret anti-vax campaign to undermine China during pandemic

WASHINGTON DC: At the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, the U.S. military launched a secret campaign to counter what it perceived as China’s growing influence in the Philippines, a nation hit especially hard by the deadly virus. The clandestine operation has not been previously reported. It aimed to sow doubt about the safety and efficacy of...

Gossip mill: Rebecca Lim celebrates son’s 100th day, Wang Xiaofei marries girlfriend, security at Cannes accused of racism

Rebecca Lim celebrates son's 100th day It may feel like she just gave birth recently, but it's been 100 days. Local actress Rebecca Lim and her husband Matthew Webster celebrated their son's milestone by giving out gift boxes of sweet treats to loved ones. Made by her family-run online pastry business The Lims' Kitchen, each gift box contains...

Kara’s Nicole requires stitches after falling on Sisters Who Make Waves season 5

South Korean girl group Kara's Nicole Jung reportedly required stitches after falling while filming the latest episode of Chinese singing reality show Sisters Who Makes Waves season 5 last Saturday (May 4). In a Weibo post that day, a netizen posted that the 32-year-old had a fall and was injured. "She covered her chin as she came...

Chinese stars Gulnezer Bextiyar, Ding Chengxin, Qin Lan and others explore Singapore for reality show

Over the past weekend (May 4 and 5), you might have seen huge crowds gathering at some touristy spots in Singapore and wondered what was going on. It turns out that the Chinese travel reality TV show Divas Hit the Road — Good Friends is filming here. The show, which will feature Chinese actors Gulnezer Bextiyar, Qin Lan,...

‘Can I give you my jacket?’ Jay Chou shields lucky fan from heavy rain at Hangzhou concert

She was drenched by the rain but her idol's kind gesture warmed her heart. One lucky fan in China had an unforgettable experience when Mandopop star Jay Chou offered her his jacket during his concert last Sunday (April 21). The 45-year-old performed for four nights at Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium. While concertgoers were each given a raincoat which was placed at...