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Charmaine Sheh explains 17-year 'feud' with Gigi Lai, Entertainment News
Onscreen rivals but real-life friends? That is the case for Hong Kong actresses Charmaine Sheh and Gigi Lai after reports in 2004 claimed that the pair were feuding. On the recent episode of Chinese talk show Memories Beyond Horizon, Charmaine was asked about the biggest misunderstanding she's experienced. She wrote: "That Gigi Lai and I aren't on good terms." Both... → Read More
Minor Misstep card in Magic's All Will Be One is a game-changer for Commander, Digital News
The stakes have never been higher for the Magic Multiverse as the Phyrexians (a race of biomechanical creatures) have launched their invasion across the various planes. With Magic: The Gathering's upcoming set, All Will Be One, the battle for the fate of the Multiverse intensifies as heroes infiltrate New Phyrexia (home of the Phyrexian) to try and put an end... → Read More
Fighting in a casino? Donnie Yen open to filming in Singapore but there are 'restrictions', Entertainment News
Donnie Yen punching bad guys and doing stunts in the casino at Marina Bay Sands (MBS)? That's certainly possible as the Hong Kong action star has thought about filming in Singapore before. However, there are "restrictions" that Donnie has to consider, as he shared during an interview yesterday (Jan 12). Speaking to local media at MBS for the promotion of... → Read More
'Is that a nipple?' Jolin Tsai's 'body-baring' concert dress causes controversy, Entertainment News
When people were campaigning to "free the nipple" on Instagram, perhaps this was not what they had in mind. Two days ago, Taiwanese songstress Jolin Tsai took to the social media platform to share some snaps from her Ugly Beauty concert tour. Much like Karen Mok and her gams, Jolin has a reputation for having some over-the-top costumes. But, this... → Read More
'Generation gap': Pornsak leaves Mdada due to 'differences' with Michelle Chia and Addy Lee, Entertainment News
We've moved from 2022 to 2023, but for livestreaming e-commerce platform Mdada, it's gone from three to two. In a surprise announcement on Instagram yesterday (Jan 2), actor-host Pornsak revealed that he has left Mdada. Pornsak is one of three famous personalities who co-founded Mdada in September 2020. [/embed] The other two are celebrity hairstylist Addy Lee and former Mediacorp... → Read More
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 swings onto PS5 in 2023, Digital News
Xbox was a no-show at The Game Awards, but Playstation seems to be firing on all cylinders. In a blog post published earlier today (Dec 16), the company announced that Marvel's Spider-Man 2 from developer Insomniac Games will be released in fall 2023. [/embed] The post also wrote that "the Spider-duo of Peter Parker and Miles Morales are back in... → Read More
Henry Cavill not returning as Superman under James Gunn and Peter Safran's DC Studios, Entertainment News
It's out with the favourites and in with whoever director James Gunn and producer Peter Safran have in mind for their upcoming Superman film under DC Studios, which they're co-presidents of. In an Instagram post today (Dec 15), Henry Cavill announced that he will not be returning as Superman after all despite the joyous reveal in October that he will... → Read More
'At least my face isn't stiff': Annie Yi finally admits to getting work done, Entertainment News
Au naturale? It's no longer the case for Annie Yi. The 54-year-old Taiwanese actress-singer, who has long been suspected of having work done, finally admitted to getting "small cosmetic procedures". During a public appearance on Dec 10, she was asked by Taiwanese media about netizens who speculate on whether she had gone under the knife. In response, the ageless celebrity... → Read More
Hades 2 announced at The Game Awards 2022 and Underworld Princess takes centre stage, Digital News
The god-like roguelike is back for a sequel and gamers everywhere are rejoicing. Hades received universal acclaim upon its release in 2020, topping the game of the year lists from many gaming publications and netting nearly perfect scores from reviewers. During The Game Awards 2022 which was live-streamed early today (Dec 9), a sequel, Hades 2, was announced. [/embed] Based... → Read More
Aubrey Plaza swears a lot in Little Demon and she's having fun with it, Entertainment News
If you liked Aubrey Plaza as April Ludgate from Parks and Recreation, then you're going to love her as Laura Feinberg on the adult animated series Little Demon. For the uninitiated, April was a socially awkward character with a dry personality and sarcastic comebacks, and Aubrey drew critical acclaim for her portrayal throughout her run on the show. And Laura... → Read More
A common card gets a new look for Magic's The Brothers' War, Digital News
No, it's not about plastic surgery gone wrong. In Magic: The Gathering's latest set, The Brothers' War, we get a reprint of a commonly seen card — Disfigure. Except, it comes with fancy new art inspired by the lore behind the set. The art now features a Phyrexian dragon engine bursting through the ground and if you ask us, it's... → Read More
'He wants everybody to win': Black Adam actress praises Dwayne Johnson's generosity, Entertainment News
Dwayne Johnson's latest movie role is Black Adam, known in the DC Comics to be a supervillain turned anti-hero. However, the actor is probably closer to a real-life superhero if you were to listen to his co-star Sarah Shahi. The 42-year-old was gushing about Dwayne during the Black Adam press conference earlier this month and was full of praise about... → Read More
Yu-Gi-Oh! creator Kazuki Takahashi died trying to rescue people: Report, Digital News
His famous work about a children's card game might have spawned jokes and memes about the "heart of the cards" or how money trumps all, but just like the protagonist in the original Yu-Gi-Oh!, Kazuki Takahashi's life ended valiantly. In July, fans across the world were gripped in shock as news broke that the 60-year-old Japanese manga artist was found... → Read More
New Xiaomi 12T Pro announced with 200MP camera and 120W fast-charging, Digital News
For those who have been waiting with bated breath, the rumours are true – a new Xiaomi phone has just been announced and it's none other than the 12T Pro. The new phone comes in three colours — black, silver and blue — and will run on the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chip by Qualcomm. This chip significantly enhances the... → Read More
Myolie Wu: I really didn't have time to make friends happily in TVB, Entertainment News
All work and no play made Myolie Wu scary — according to her close friend, Hong Kong actress Sharon Chan. On the latest episode of Sharon's talk show Chi Chat released yesterday (Sept 26) on YouTube, the two veteran actresses got together for an open chat where they revealed their first impressions of each other. Sharon, 43, confessed that she... → Read More
He Yongfang will return to TV only if it's a positive drama role, Entertainment News
It's always nice to see familiar faces making their comeback on TV. Local artiste He Yongfang told Shin Min Daily News in a recent interview that she is coming back to acting but there's a catch. As she is spending more time on charity work, she is particular about the roles she gets. For one, she won't take on negative... → Read More
How to get the second SEA-exclusive token with Magic's Unfinity, Digital News
It's time to open those wallets because redemption details for the second SEA-exclusive Battlefield Mural token have just been announced. According to a post on Magic's Facebook page today (Sept 26), the Angel token will be available to players who spend at least $140 on Unfinity products. [/embed] The purchase has to be made at any WPN stores and redemption... → Read More
E-Junkies: Genevieve O'Reilly of Disney+'s Andor scored first acting job in Singapore, Entertainment News
It's always a treat (and a surprise) to hear of Hollywood actors who have a personal connection to Singapore. Previously, Mortal Kombat's Ludi Lin told us that he recorded his Power Rangers audition tape "in Mediacorp in a tiny little closet with a light". This time, Andor star Genevieve O'Reilly revealed to us that her role in the 2004 Singapore... → Read More
$4.50 for Pokemon TCG booster pack: Whampoa provision shop price surprises netizens, Digital News
In the true spirit of 'catching them all', trading card games have become quite an expensive hobby. Whether you're hunting down a 'chase' card, a specific art or rarity of a certain card, or just want to collect cards in bulk, it's pretty easy to spend hundreds of dollars a month. So anytime there's a chance to get a good... → Read More
God of War: Ragnarok drops story trailer and Atreus is keeping something from daddy Kratos, Digital News
God of War is one of those massively popular gaming franchises where a simple trailer is enough to send fans wild — even if it's just a teaser or better yet, a gameplay trailer. This time, though, Santa Monica Studio (developer of God of War) is giving us the best of both worlds — gameplay and more context to the... → Read More