HK-based Malaysian singer Gin Lee suffered depression after music contract ended

Hong Kong-based Malaysian singer Gin Lee revealed she struggled with mental health issue after her music contract ended. She was previously signed with Universal Music. Lee, 36, said for half a year, she locked herself at home as she felt depressed. “At the time, I had this inexplicable fear and anxiety. I wasn’t signed by any labels,...

China’s high-profile celebrities fined in the millions for tax evasion

Taxation authorities have pledged to step up supervision on the entertainment industry after a popular actress and an Internet influencer were hit with heavy fines for tax evasion. Yuan Bingyan, a film and television actress who graduated from the prestigious Shanghai Theatre Academy, was fined almost three million yuan (RM1.9mil) by tax authorities in Chongqing, where...

N. Korea’s Kim returns to Pyongyang after ‘immortal’ Russia trip

SEOUL (AFP): North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has returned to the capital city of Pyongyang, state media said Wednesday (Sept 20), receiving an "ardent" welcome home after wrapping up a week-long Russia tour. Kim's tour of Russia's far east included a summit with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, which has fanned Western fears that isolated, nuclear-armed Pyongyang...

98 Degrees Hilariously Calls Out NSYNC For Their Reunion Amid Their Own Band Reunion: ‘Stole the Thunder’

The popular '90s boy band sat down for an interview as they promoted their comeback music and touring plans. 98 Degrees hilariously made a joke about NSYNC‘s reunion happening around the same time as their own, in a new interview. The boy band, who was most popular during their breakthrough in the 1990s, sat down with Andy Cohen to discuss their...

Wang Ta Lu Seen With Rumoured Starlet Girlfriend At Party Of Singapore Company Co-Founded By JJ Lin

It's been three months since Ta Lu broke up with Malaysian singer Joey Chua and it looks like he has already moved on. We mean, they were wearing couple bracelets. In June, it was reported that Taiwanese heartthrob Wang Ta Lu and Malaysian singer Joey Chua had broken up. The news came after netizens found out that the couple unfollowed each...

Sister Of Blackpink’s Jisoo Is An Ex Flight Attendant And Just As Pretty As The K-pop Star

Netizens say she can be an idol as well. And we totally agree. After spending the past year performing all over the world, K-pop girl group Blackpink closed out their tour with two concerts in Seoul last weekend. The two encore shows, which took place at the Gocheok Sky Dome on Sep 16 and 17, were watched by over 35K...

Cecilia Cheung Said To Be In Custody Battle With Chinese Billionaire, Rumoured Father Of Youngest Son

Media tycoon Sun Donghai was one of the men who was previously named as Cecilia's mystery baby daddy. The identity of the father of Hong Kong actress Cecilia Cheung’s youngest son Marcus, five, has been a source of tabloid fascination for years. Among the many men who have been rumoured to be the baby daddy include ex-husband Nicholas Tse, comedy legend Stephen Chow, a random Caucasian man, and a 68-year-old Singaporean...

Lee Hi Is Coming To KL ‘4 ONLY’ One Night This October

The South Korean singer will be performing on 7 October. Wipe away your Good Vibes Festival tears 'cause Lee Hi is coming to Malaysia this October! The South Korean singer, who was originally scheduled to perform on day two at Good Vibes Festival 2023 in July before it was cancelled, is now returning for fans. She will be headlining at...

‘It’s all genuine when they get emotional’: Quan Yifeng says Hear U Out wasn’t aimed at making celebs cry

Mediacorp talk show Hear U Out may be known for making its guests cry — from actress Fann Wong to host Dasmond Koh — but veteran host Quan Yifeng says that has never been the intention. The programme (2020 to present) returned for its fourth season on Sept 7 and is available on mewatch. When asked if the show...

‘No one asked for a refund?’ Netizens debate over Fish Leong losing her voice at China concert

Malaysian singer Fish Leong was once dubbed the Queen of Love Songs and the Queen of Healing because of her soothing voice and emotional and expressive vocals. However, one of her performances during her concert at Harbin, China, last Saturday (Sept 16) has sparked off a debate on whether her heydays are long gone. In multiple videos...