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Even with a mature rating, Song Hye-kyo's Netflix drama proved a little too raw for netizens' palate. An unexpected nude scene in a recent episode of Netflix drama The Glory startled netizens, Lianhe Zaobao reported on Monday (March 13). The scene, which features Cha Joo-young as air stewardess Choi Hye-jeong, has her arguing with fellow bully Park Yeon-jin (Lim Ji-yeon).... → Read More
Selina Jen's love has finally bore fruit — or in this case, a 'nut'. In a podcast on Weibo today (March 13), Selina shared merry news indicating that her family just got bigger. "I, Selina Jen, am pregnant!" the 41-year-old singer announced on her social media accounts. She added: "I'm really serious, I'm not lying! I've always wanted to be... → Read More
He's got a shiny new home, but only one room has been graced by Yao Wenlong's personal touch. Can you guess which it is? Wenlong gave reporters a guided tour in a video by 8World, where he introduced his latest 'attraction' in Johor Bahru — his new abode. The 52-year-old veteran Malaysian actor began his tour by first introducing the... → Read More
The power of having 52 million followers on Instagram — and Jungkook has decided he doesn't need that. BTS' Jeon Jung-kook, better known as Jungkook, yesterday (Feb 28) deleted his Instagram account with over 52 million followers and it doesn't seem like he has any plans to return to the social media platform any time soon. The 25-year-old K-pop star... → Read More
Stefanie Sun has a bump on her belly — and her manager has a few words to share about it. A recent picture of Stefanie has netizens wondering if the homegrown singer is expecting a third child together with her husband of 12 years, Nadim van der Ros. The couple have a 10-year-old son and a four-year-old daughter. In an... → Read More
He may look perfect in the eyes of some, but Cha Eun-woo doesn't rate his own looks highly. In an interview with South Korean news publication News1 for Prime Video's fantasy action series Island, Cha Eun-woo opined that his looks are just so-so. When asked to give a score to his own looks in Island, the 25-year-old actor gave a... → Read More
Her maid's outfits gradually grew shorter — as did Zoe Tay's patience. In a recent episode of the Mediacorp talk show The Zoe and Liang Show, Zoe shared an anecdote about a maid she hired who forced her to lay down the law at home. "My maid wore shorter and shorter outfits… When she first came, she was obedient, but... → Read More
Sometimes taking a step away is necessary to see the bigger picture, and Ya Hui has taken that all-important move. In an Instagram post today (Feb 21), the actress, who made her debut in Star Search, announced her departure from Mediacorp after 15 years. "Honestly, stepping out of my comfort zone is not an easy decision to come to," the... → Read More
Her visit may have been brief, but it seems that Ivy Lee made it worthwhile for her long-time friends as well. In an Instagram post today (Feb 20), Hong Huifang shared photos of a gathering for former Mediacorp actress Ivy when she popped by Singapore for a short visit. Describing it as a "swift transit", Huifang, 62, documented the rare... → Read More
Rebecca Lim is not wasting time. After getting married on Nov 27 last year, it seems she and husband Matthew Webster are trying for a baby already. Rebecca, Cynthia Koh and director Kelvin Tong met the press yesterday (Feb 14) for their upcoming thriller film Confinement. When asked by Lianhe Zaobao when she would be hiring a confinement nanny for... → Read More
In pursuit of good health, sometimes we forget that sports and exercise can be dangerous without proper preparation — as Lee Teng can attest to. In an interview with 8World, he revealed that he received multiple injuries over the course of filming the new Mediacorp sports programme The Star Athlete. They include an arm injury during archery, an eye injury... → Read More
He may not have finished in first place, but Chow Yun Fat's clearly one of the biggest winners in this marathon. At the recent 25th Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon held on Sunday (Feb 12), Fat Gor, as he is affectionately called, completed his 10km run only to be swarmed by fans and reporters requesting for photographs. When the marathon... → Read More
Her job scope might not have mentioned it, but this immigration officer's patrol route just got extended to include the hearts of netizens. A recruitment video on TikTok by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) on Friday (Feb 10) has netizens clamouring for job openings, especially as her personal assistant. The female officer, who's a member of the manpower division... → Read More
Not all heroes wear capes — this one likely wore a soaked outfit by the time his act of kindness was complete. A man was spotted on a walkway along Bukit Panjang Ring Road, warning passers-by of a wild snake that he had trapped under a rubbish bin lid on a rainy Friday (Feb 10) night, Shin Min Daily News... → Read More
In a recent interview with Buro Malaysia, Glenn Yong revealed that he's open to dating a fan — and he's also shared a bit more about himself that might help you catch his attention. "Would you ever date a Hangbaobao (name for Glenn's fans)?" the local actor-singer, who was voted 62nd most handsome in the world, was asked in the... → Read More
He spends a lot of time in front of the camera but acting legend Tony Leung grapples with social anxiety. Thankfully, he's also got his methods of dealing with it. In videos posted on his recently created Douyin account, Tony addressed his social anxiety, sharing his thoughts and feelings on it and also how he manages it as a celebrity.... → Read More
A quick conversation between Zoe Tay and Pan Lingling while waiting for a rehearsal has blossomed into a beautiful friendship. In the latest episode of the Mediacorp talk show The Zoe and Liang Show, Zoe and guest star Lingling shared with Guo Liang, 54, how their friendship of over 26 years came to be. "It was during a rehearsal for... → Read More
First impressions are important, and when Guo Liang met Zoe Tay for the first time, the former left such an impression that Zoe hasn't forgotten it to this day. In an episode of the Mediacorp talk show The Zoe and Liang Show, Guo Liang, Zoe and guest star Pan Lingling shared their thoughts on friendship in the industry. Naturally, their... → Read More
A leisurely trip to Thailand became a horrific experience for Taiwanese actress Charlene An. In multiple Instagram Stories (IGS), Charlene claimed she and her friends were detained by Thai police officers and made to pay 27,000 baht (S$1,079) for their freedom. "Goodbye, rotten Bangkok!" the 32-year-old wrote in one IGS recounting the incident. She had been travelling in Bangkok with... → Read More
The Lunar New Year has a way of bringing us all together, even if you're one of the biggest Hong Kong movie stars. Malaysian media reported on Thursday (Jan 26) that Andy Lau is in Malaysia accompanying his wife Carol Chu as she visits her home country over the holiday. In a video shared with Malaysian publications, Andy, 61, is... → Read More