Cecilia Cheung plans Lego-themed party for youngest son’s 5th birthday

A birthday party with family and friends, a huge cake, magician performances, presents and spacious play areas is probably one of many people's childhood dreams. Hong Kong singer-actress Cecilia Cheung recently held a birthday bash for her youngest son Marcus for his 5th birthday, reported Hong Kong publication HK01 on Nov 20. The birthday vlog, which was posted on...

Jimmy Lai’s trial will spark new smear campaign against Hong Kong but people will also see how ‘bad’ his actions were, says security minister

Hong Kong’s security minister Chris Tang Ping-keung expects the trial of media tycoon Jimmy Lai Chee-ying to spark a fresh wave of smear campaigns against the city, but he was confident the open hearing will also reveal the extent of the “bad” crimes the Apple Daily founder had allegedly committed. Lai, 75, is facing charges of sedition and...

‘It’s too cruel’: Myolie Wu criticised for enjoying seafood cooked alive at table

When eating seafood, one of the main criteria is to have the freshest ones possible. In some cases, they are cooked alive to maintain their freshness and prevent food poisoning. However, there are also schools of thought where people are encouraged to kill livestock and seafood as humanely as possible, before cooking them. Hong Kong actress Myolie...

Coco Lee’s mother lashes out at singer’s husband for alleged infidelity

The mother of late Hong Kong-American singer Coco Lee has lashed out at her son-in-law, Canadian businessman Bruce Rockowitz, for his alleged infidelity, as she talked about Lee's marriage in public for the first time. The 86-year-old made the comments at a press conference last Saturday (Oct 21) after Lee, who died at the age of...

Ron Ng’s Awkward Meet and Greet with Fans

A steady presence in TVB dramas in the 2000s, Ron Ng (吳卓羲) has since diverted his career focus to China while occasionally filming for Shaw Brothers and Hong Kong movies. Due to his handsome looks and strong build, Ron has always been a fan favorite. At a meet-and-greet, Ron attracted a large number of young of female...

‘I can’t believe I’m in the middle of a war zone’: Hong Kong singer Jill Vidal evacuates from Israel after mounting concerns for her safety

On Sept 25, Hong Kong singer Jill Vidal made an Instagram post, tagging herself in Israel, and announced to her followers that she would be away for three months to join a missionary organisation while providing humanitarian aid in Africa. But when news broke on Oct 7 that Palestinian militant groups led by Hamas had launched...

‘I managed to buy back my memories’: Jacky Wu purchases entire building to save beef noodles eatery from his childhood

It's not uncommon for eateries to shutter due to the death or retirement of their owners. Some get bought up by investors or taken over by family members, but one lucky beef noodle shop in Tainan, Taiwan, has Jacky Wu to thank for its rebirth. The veteran host recently told Taiwanese media that he discovered an eatery from his...

Aimee Chan Finds It “Embarrassing” to Film With Moses Chan

After marrying Moses Chan (陳豪) in 2013, Aimee Chan (陳茵媺) took an acting hiatus to care for the couple’s three children. With her youngest child turning 7 years old soon, Aimee is both excited and nervous in her comeback drama. Aimee’s TVB Anniversary series, Romeo and His Butterfly Lover <羅密歐與祝英台> will be airing on October 16.   In the drama, Aimee will portray...

‘Faye Wong once said she would never hire me again’: Singaporean make-up artist recalls working with region’s superstars

Prominent Hong Kong-based Singaporean make-up artist Zing has worked with superstars like Shu Qi and Sammi Cheng — he created her Nike eyebrow look — but even the best have their mishaps. Zing, who was with a Singapore magazine before moving to Hong Kong in 1992 to pursue his dream, had an interview with Chinese YouTuber Aha Lolo recently...

Grace Chan, Whose Family Has A Reported S$52mil Net Worth, Called “Down-To-Earth’ For Taking The Train

She was also seen carrying an inexpensive tote bag, which further endeared her to netizens. Hong Kong-born Canadian actress Grace Chan, 32, aka Mrs Kevin Cheng, has greatly reduced her on-screen appearances since becoming a mum. She and Kevin have three sons: Rafael, four, Yannick, three, and Carlos, eight months. That doesn’t mean she’s stayed away from the public eye. The Miss...