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Is ex-BigBang member Seungri in Singapore after being released from jail?, Entertainment News
He may have been released from prison early, but is disgraced BigBang member Seungri celebrating his newfound freedom in Singapore? One woman going by Junyi on Instagram believes she may have found the 32-year-old — or a very convincing lookalike — in Holland Village of all places. "Hotter than Seungri — Seungri doppelgänger," she wrote in an Instagram Story today... → Read More
$180,000 in 50 minutes: Wang Lei holds livestream to raise funds for Johor flood victims, Entertainment News
Floods have ravaged the state of Johor over the last week, leaving up to 40,000 displaced from their homes and five dead. Local getai singer and actor Wang Lei stepped up to support victims by hosting a livestream that ended up collecting double his initial goal in donations, the 61-year-old wrote on Facebook yesterday (March 7). "We did it, we... → Read More
'Finally travelling with you': Felicia Chin and Jeffrey Xu go on honeymoon in Osaka, Entertainment News
With busy lives and hectic schedules, not everyone gets to go on their honeymoon right after getting married. Actor Jeffrey Xu and former actress Felicia Chin — who held their wedding on Oct 22 last year — are only on their well-deserved honeymoon in Osaka, Japan now. Felicia wrote on her Instagram account this morning (March 6): "Finally travelling with... → Read More
'$5,000 is too little, come on': Hazelle Teo tells Guo Liang about sugar baby relationships, Entertainment News
A relationship dynamic that may seem 'taboo' to some may be completely reasonable to others. That was the topic of discussion on the latest episode of The Zoe and Liang Show, where hosts Zoe Tay and Guo Liang invited two of their younger showbiz friends, radio DJs Hazelle Teo and Jensen Wang. Guo Liang, 54, wondered: "If a man wants... → Read More
Fan throws red underwear at Westlife during Singapore concert for them to sign, did they?, Entertainment News
They may be in their 40s, but the members of Westlife have still got it. During the Irish boy band's recent concert in Singapore, one fan showed her dedication by throwing a pair of underwear onto the stage for them to sign. It was bright red and had the band's name on it to boot, so there was no way... → Read More
'Did he give them 1 of the 10 rings?' Grandmas run into Tony Leung at Gardens by the Bay, Entertainment News
When in Singapore, one of the must-visit places for tourists is Gardens by the Bay, and the travel itinerary for celebrities is no different. Recently, two elderly women ran into Hong Kong superstar Tony Leung at the attraction. According to a TikTok post yesterday (Feb 19) by Jaden Lim, his grandma and her companion were taking a "leisurely walk in... → Read More
'I more kancheong than him': Lina Ng celebrates son getting A-level results, Entertainment News
Getting your exam results is always a nerve-wracking time, but having your loved ones by your side helps ease the stress. Host-actress Lina Ng was supporting her son Jeriel as the young man received his GCE A-level results earlier today (Feb 17). The results were released at 2.30pm this afternoon. In a video shared on Instagram, the 48-year-old mum-of-three showed... → Read More
7 Physical: 100 contestants that netizens — and other competitors — are thirsting over, Entertainment News
Is it just me or is it getting really hot in here? Netflix's Physical: 100 may be showing us inhuman feats of strength and heartwarming camaraderie, but it's also serving us with fresh eye-candy. And there's no shame in admitting that, because it's not just us thirsting over some of the contestants, the other competitors are eyeing their hot bods... → Read More
'They said a shakeup was in order': Has a gay American man been cast in Single's Inferno 3?, Entertainment News
Who will be the next to go to Paradise? Popular South Korean dating show Single's Inferno has been renewed for a third season and viewers are excited to know who the new cast members will be. "Anxious to see the next tailor we will fall in love with," joked a fan on Instagram. Another wrote: "So who did Jin-taek plan... → Read More
'Something my grandma used to tell me': Chew Chor Meng teaches us Teochew phrase, Entertainment News
Chinese dialects are a rich (and sadly declining) part of Singapore history, and who better to teach us than a native speaker? In an Instagram video posted yesterday (Feb 6), local actor Chew Chor Meng said: "The Teochew phrase I am sharing with everyone today is something my grandma always used to tell me: Don't 'tong tong hee'." "Which means... → Read More
Sheila Sim welcomes second child Skyla, Entertainment News
Local actress Sheila Sim has given birth to her second baby Skyla today (Feb 7). The happy mum shared photos from the delivery room holding her newborn baby on Instagram, with proud dad Deon Woo standing next to the pair. The subsequent photos show Skyla — who was born at 37 weeks, weighing 2.7kg and 49cm long — held to... → Read More
'Our parents went up to ask for pics': Fan runs into Stray Kids at Gardens by the Bay, Entertainment News
Some fans have all the luck when it comes to meeting their favourite celebrity in public — be it at the gym, their place of work, or even the supermarket. One teenager was out at Gardens by the Bay with her dad on Saturday (Feb 4) when she ran into two members of popular K-pop boy band Stray Kids. The... → Read More
'Katy Saunders is so hot': Netizens find Song Joong-ki's wife in old George Clooney ad, Entertainment News
Move over Sherlock Holmes, because K-netizens have put on their sleuth hats. With heartthrob Song Joong-ki married and expecting a child, naturally K-drama fans are wondering who the elusive Katy Louise Saunders is. Previously, they found that she was an actress with a daughter from a previous relationship. This time, though, Internet sleuths have discovered one of her acting roles,... → Read More
F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers cast to hold Singapore concert in March, Entertainment News
Get ready for the Shooting Stars. The cast of Thai drama F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers — Bright Vachirawit, Win Metawin, Dew Jirawat and Nani Hirunkit — are holding a concert in Singapore on March 11 at Star Theatre as part of their Shooting Star Asia Tour. The popular 2021 series was the Thai remake of the popular manga Boys... → Read More
The Little Nyonya cast reunion: Who got slapped the most, who got hit for real?, Entertainment News
Acting is often all about realism — but not when it comes to getting hit for real. Unfortunately for Jeanette Aw, that was exactly what happened to her while shooting a scene for The Little Nyonya. During a recent episode of meWATCH show The Reunion with the cast of the popular 2008 drama series, the 43-year-old actress said: "We sometimes... → Read More
Chinese actor Hu Ge makes surprise announcement about marriage and birth of daughter, Entertainment News
Cue the sound of more single hearts breaking. Just yesterday (Jan 30), we were reeling over the announcement that Song Joong-ki is married and expecting a baby. We're in for another shock today, because Chinese actor Hu Ge announced on Weibo: "I'm a father." He added: "Mother and daughter are safe, good news for everyone." Both the news of his... → Read More
Are Hyuna and Dawn back together?, Entertainment News
Taylor Swift may have sung "we are never, ever getting back together" but the reverse could be true for former couple Hyuna and Dawn. The two K-pop idols, who made their relationship public in 2016 and even faced backlash from their label for the decision, got engaged in February last year before calling it quits in November. Back then, Dawn... → Read More
'Soft porn': Horror movie trailer featuring MsPuiyi too sexy for some Malaysian viewers, Entertainment News
Two things are certain in this world: Firstly, if you're in a horror movie and explore abandoned places, you're gonna get into trouble. Secondly, if your name is Seow Pui Yi, controversy will follow. Upcoming Malaysian movie Pulau has both — a group of attractive youngsters (including MsPuiyi, as she is known) visit an island, refusing to heed the warning... → Read More
'She had a cough for 3 weeks': Getai singer Jessica Hong dies at 51 of lung cancer, Entertainment News
Local getai singer Jessica Hong had a persistent cough in June last year and failed to recover even after seeing seven doctors. Last Sunday (Jan 15), she died of lung cancer aged 51. Speaking to local media Shin Min Daily News, her friend Xiao Yumin said: "After she had a cough for three weeks, she went to the hospital for... → Read More
Quan Yi Fong addresses reputation of being hot-tempered and difficult to work with, Entertainment News
Being a celebrity and a diva goes hand-in-hand for many, and host-actress Quan Yi Fong is no stranger to having a fearsome reputation. People even thought the worst when her then-BFF didn’t make an appearance at her daughter’s 21st birthday bash a couple of years ago, though she was quick to dismiss rumours of a falling-out between them. In the... → Read More