A modern tribute to the golden age of travel: Pullman Singapore Hill Street to Open in Q3 2023

Pullman Hotels & Resorts, Accor’s pioneering design-led brand for the global nomad finds a new home in Singapore’s downtown core: Pullman Singapore Hill Street is poised to be the perfect playground for cosmopolitan travelers. With its forward-thinking approach that centralizes experiences and productivity into a singular interconnected property, expect the true hallmarks of Pullman—opulent, innovative,...

Donnie Yen’s daughter Jasmine performs debut single for the 1st time in Singapore

Her dad is a martial arts movie icon, but Jasmine Yen is forging her path in a different art form — music. On Sunday (July 30), the 19-year-old, who is the daughter of renowned Hong Kong actor Donnie Yen, performed live for the first time at Singapore's Majulah Music Night. Signed under Sony Music Entertainment's RCA Records China,...

Singapore’s Capital Is… Moscow? Street Interview In China About Our Capital Spawns Hilarious Answers

One guy guessed Kuala Lumpur… Good try but no. Local TikTok page SG Kaki Nang recently shared a clip of a street interview in China, where passers-by were asked this question: Which city is Singapore’s capital? Just so we’re all on the same page, Singapore’s capital is Singapore. While Singaporeans would be able to answer the question immediately (we hope), it appears...

Local celebs Ivy Lee, Jacelyn Tay, Cherie Lim and more have ‘wonderful gathering’ at kopitiam co-owned by Chew Chor Meng and Dennis Chew

Wrapping up July, we have another gathering of familiar faces in the local showbiz scene to bring back nostalgic memories. Former Mediacorp actress Ivy Lee returned to Singapore with her twin sons earlier this month for their national service, and has been meeting up with old friends in the industry. Last night (July 26), the 50-year-old posted a series of...

“I Overheard Them Scolding My Mum Over The Phone”: Local Actress Ferlyn G On Why She Gave Up Her Career As A K-Pop Idol

Well, it’s their loss. The 31-year-old, who is the star of Mediacorp drama The Sky Is Still Blue, tells  8days.sg if she thinks her time in Korea was a waste and if she’s still pals with fellow Skarf member Tasha Low. No part of this story can be reproduced without permission from 8days.sg. Google local actress Ferlyn G,...

Kit Chan, Jacky Cheung Reunite At His Singapore Concert 26 Years After Their Snow.Wolf.Lake Musical

Now this is a picture that is sure to reignite memories of yesteryear for many. On July 24, local singer Kit Chan, 50, posted this sweet snap with Hong Kong’s Heavenly King Jacky Cheung, 62. The picture was taken backstage at one of Jacky’s many, many, concerts in Singapore. In her post, Kit mused about how Jacky is her “inspiration to banish...

S’gor cops seize RM7.94mil worth of drugs, cripple four syndicates

SHAH ALAM: Police have seized over RM7.94mil worth of drugs after crippling four syndicates active in Selangor. Selangor police chief Comm Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said they conducted seven raids between July 17 and 21 together with Bukit Aman and Subang Jaya Narcotic Crime Investigation Department personnel. "We raided locations in Seri Kembangan, Kota Damansara, Putra Heights,...

Stefanie Sun Becomes Biggest Draw At Bottega Show; Busy Signing Autographs For Fellow Guests

Italian fashion house Bottega Veneta held a fashion show in Beijing recently, but the biggest draw wasn’t the clothes or bags on the runway. Rather, it was our local pop diva Stefanie Sun, 45. Admittedly, it’s been a while since we’ve seen Stef at an event, and the reception she received was reportedly overwhelming. Dressed in an eye-catching blue...

Local Influencer Reveals How To Tell If Someone Bought Their Verified Blue Ticks On Instagram

We all know of people buying followers on Instagram, but did you know there’s now an option for some users to pay for their account to be verified as well? In case you didn’t know, the blue tick beside one’s profile handle shows if they’ve been verified by the social media platform. Instagram used to grant these blue...

Michelin-Starred Korean BBQ Steakhouse Cote From NYC Coming To S’pore, Open Till 2am For Supper

In Singapore, K-BBQ isn’t usually a fancy affair — but it sure is at the upcoming Cote restaurant. The swish one-Michelin-starred New York-born eatery, an intriguing cross between a fine Korean barbecue joint and high-end American steakhouse, is opening its first international outlet in Singapore “in the fourth quarter of the year”. It’ll be housed at Como Orchard, a new...