Cops record statements of six people over baby girl’s death

PETALING JAYA: Police have recorded the statements of six individuals in connection with the death of a two-month-old baby girl at a daycare centre in Kota Damansara. Petaling Jaya OCPD Asst Comm Mohamad Fakhrudin Abdul Hamid said those whose statements were recorded were the victim's family members and the daycare centre's staff members. "We have yet to...

Disney’s 100-year journey from garage studio to media empire

In 1923, Walt Disney left his failing animation company called Laugh-O-gram Films and used his last US$40 (S$55) to buy a train ticket to join his brother, Roy, in Los Angeles, where they began making animated films out of their uncle's garage. The company they founded would become one of the most influential media and...

Liam Gallagher’s ex-wife thinks their son is a better singer than he is

Liam Gallagher's ex-wife thinks their son is a better singer than he is. The former Oasis frontman's 22-year-old kid Gene is also an aspiring musician and while he tries to keep his songs away from his family, All Saints singer Nicole Appleton thinks he has what it takes to be a star in his own right. Nicole...

Ed Sheeran and Shawn Mendes contribute to solo album by BTS’ Jungkook

Ed Sheeran and Shawn Mendes have contributed to Jungkook's debut solo album. The BTS star has unveiled the tracklisting for Golden and Ed is listed as a songwriter on the tune Yes or No, while Canadian heartthrob Shawn worked on Hate You. As for the features, DJ Snake is on Please Don't Change and Major Lazer appears...

Taylor Swift film’s box-office haul slips in final tally

Taylor Swift's concert film sold US$123.5 million (S$169 million) worth of tickets around the world over the weekend, slightly less than early box office estimates, distributor AMC Theatres said on Monday (Oct 16). AMC had projected on Sunday that the global total for Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour would reach US$126 million to US$130 million in sales...

‘We’re quite thick-skinned’: Shane Pow on challenging Li Nanxing, Vivian Lai and others to ‘wave at strangers’ in Hong Kong

From eating roasted pigeons to waving at strangers, this local actor tried something different on his recent getaway. Shane Pow, currently managed by LNX Global, was recently in Hong Kong with artistes Li Nanxing, Constance Song, Vivian Lai, Julie Tan, Aarah Wong, Luo Kemin and Mino Song and four other staff members to celebrate their agency's 20th...

Ed Sheeran forks out $264,700 a week in taxes last year

Ed Sheeran forked out 158,917 pounds (S$264,700) a week in taxes last year. The Bad Habits hitmaker — who is said to be worth around 250 million pounds — might have seen his earnings jump 8.4 million pounds to a whopping 18.3 million pounds, but most of that was spent paying the tax man, according to the...

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...