Chinese Woman Dubbed “Seductive Enchantress” Used Her Looks to Run S$5.1bil Bitcoin Scam

Qian Zhimin, 47, reportedly used her charm to win over officials and investors while masterminding one of China’s biggest cryptocurrency frauds. When Chinese national Qian Zhimin pleaded guilty on September 29 in the UK court to a Bitcoin money laundering case, scamming close to 28.3bil yuan (S$5.1bil), few batted an eyelid. Another scam, another day, right? However, when...

Teacher Reported After Pulling Student’s Ear for Not Doing Homework Sparks Debate On Modern Parenting

Many educators say discipline has become nearly impossible. Do kids these days have it too easy? And are parents becoming too protective of their children? For one teacher in Malaysia, the answer is a firm “yes”. To both questions. The teacher was reportedly called in by the school administration after pulling a student’s ear for refusing to complete his homework. She...

Who Is June Lockhart? 5 Things About the ‘Lost in Space’ Star Who Died at 100

Beloved actress June Lockhart, star of 'Lassie' and 'Lost in Space,' has passed away at 100 after decades on screen. Learn more about her here. June Lockhart, one of television’s most beloved matriarchs, has died at the age of 100. According to her family, Lockhart passed away peacefully at her home in Santa Monica, California, on...

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Internet star turned filmmaker Rudy Mancuso is now engaged to actress Camila Mendes. Find out everything to know about him here. Rudy Mancuso may have started by making people laugh on Vine, but he didn’t stay in the digital sandbox for long. The multi-talented musician, actor, and filmmaker has turned his online fame into a full-blown Hollywood...

When She Was 5, Shu Qi Had To Wake Up At 6AM To Cook Porridge For Her Abusive Parents Before School

The 49-year-old star spoke candidly about growing up in a poor and abusive household. Some people are forced to grow up far too early and Taiwanese actress Shu Qi is one of them. In a recent interview, the 49-year-old screen goddess was asked if there was a particular moment when she “transformed from a girl to a woman.” “When I...

“Relax! I’m Still Alive”: 74-Yr-Old HK Actor Joins Douyin to Prove He’s Not Dead

Rumours of Kent Cheng's death had been so rampant even his loyal fans believed them. It seems ironic that veteran TVB actor Kent Cheng, best known for his iconic role as 'Fat Cat' in The Misadventures of Fat Cat, recently joined Douyin... all to clear up rumours of his apparent death. In his first video, the 74-year-old actor, sporting...

Isabelle Tate’s Cause of Death: What Happened to the ‘9-1-1: Nashville’ Actress?

'9-1-1: Nashville' actress Isabelle Tate has died at just 23 years old. Learn more about her and what happened here. 9-1-1: Nashville has suffered a heartbreaking loss. Rising actress Isabelle Tate, who appeared in the show’s pilot episode, has died at just 23 years old. The news was confirmed by her agency, which praised her talent, warmth, and...

Did Jeremy Renner Die in His Terrifying 2023 Snowplow Accident?

Renner, back for 'Mayor of Kingstown' Season 4, revealed in his memoir 'My Next Breath' that he believes he briefly died during his near-fatal 2023 accident. Learn more here. Jeremy Renner came close to death during his January 2023 snowplow accident — maybe too close. In his memoir My Next Breath, published on April 29, 2025, the Marvel...

Here’s How Much These Taiwanese Stars Paid To Evade Military Service

New details reveal how much each celebrity allegedly spent, with fees ranging from S$4,000 to over S$150,000 for forged medical reports. Earlier this year, Taiwanese actor Wang Ta Lu, 34, was arrested for evading military service. He was found to have paid an organisation to fake a heart condition, forging a medical document that allowed him to...

Taiwan Boyband Energy Suspends Activities After Members Admit to Dodging Military Service

Members Kunda Hsieh and Chang Shuwei confessed to falsifying medical documents to avoid conscription, bringing their successful comeback to a crashing halt. Taiwanese boyband Energy made a massively successful return in January 2024 after nearly two decades away, even clinching Song of the Year at this year’s Golden Melody Awards for their comeback hit Friday Night. However, the five-member group — comprising Chang Shuwei,...