New Blackpink video banned from TV, album photos criticised

Korean media reports say television station KBS has banned the K-pop girl band’s video for violating the country’s Road Traffic Act. Photo cards of Blackpink members with bruised faces also angered fans as it glorified physical abuse.

30 Apr 2019 - 5:23AM
The US’ top 25 best selling singles of all time – guess who won

The singles are mainly pop songs, and Eminem and Katy Perry are the most popular with three each in the chart. Only one song in the group was released before 2000, Elton John’s Candle in the Wind 1997.

The singles are mainly pop songs, and Eminem and Katy Perry are the most popular with three each in the chart. Only one song in the group was released before 2000, Elton John’s Candle in the Wind 1997.

29 Apr 2019 - 11:11PM
The US’ top 25 best selling singles of all time – guess who won
Rapper Anderson .Paak talks about his latest album, Ventura

.Paak talks about life in Los Angeles, touring and being confident in what he does. Nipsey Hussle was gunned down outside .Paak’s clothes store and his friend Mac Miller died recently.

.Paak talks about life in Los Angeles, touring and being confident in what he does. Nipsey Hussle was gunned down outside .Paak’s clothes store and his friend Mac Miller died recently.

29 Apr 2019 - 7:56PM
Rapper Anderson .Paak talks about his latest album, Ventura
Locke is Tom Hardy’s gripping, experimental one-man show

Over 85 tense, moving minutes, the film focuses on just one man, alone in his car, driving away from his life during a long, dark night of the soul. Hardy is the only character on screen, and is fantastic, speaking in a pedantic Welsh accent that fits Locke perfectly.

Over 85 tense, moving minutes, the film focuses on just one man, alone in his car, driving away from his life during a long, dark night of the soul. Hardy is the only character on screen, and is fantastic, speaking in a pedantic Welsh accent that fits Locke perfectly.

27 Apr 2019 - 9:00PM
Locke is Tom Hardy’s gripping, experimental one-man show
The Cranberries on Dolores O’Riordan’s parting gift that led to new album

The Irish band’s eighth and final album In the End is fashioned from demo vocals O’Riordan recorded before her January 2018 death. ‘You’d never know all the members of the band weren’t in the same room,’ said one music executive.

The Irish band’s eighth and final album In the End is fashioned from demo vocals O’Riordan recorded before her January 2018 death. ‘You’d never know all the members of the band weren’t in the same room,’ said one music executive.

28 Apr 2019 - 7:14PM
The Cranberries on Dolores O’Riordan’s parting gift that led to new album
‘Fiji Water girl’ photobombs her way to White House correspondents’ dinner

Model-actress Kelleth Cuthbert, who rose to fame serving water at Golden Globes red carpet, will attend prominent media event as a guest.

27 Apr 2019 - 2:07AM
These hot new Asia nightclubs are redefining what it means to party

Marquee in Singapore features a 30-metre-tall Ferris wheel, Ce La Vi is the highest rooftop lounge in Taiwan, and Zouk Genting in Malaysia has a social gaming lounge. And they’re not all the new venues offering something different.

Marquee in Singapore features a 30-metre-tall Ferris wheel, Ce La Vi is the highest rooftop lounge in Taiwan, and Zouk Genting in Malaysia has a social gaming lounge. And they’re not all the new venues offering something different.

27 Apr 2019 - 7:58PM
These hot new Asia nightclubs are redefining what it means to party
K-pop star Seungri arranged prostitutes for investors, say police

Seungri could face arrest after Korean police examined bank records and phone conversations between Seungri and his business partner. The K-pop singer denies the accusations, saying he was only paying back the hospitality shown to him.

Seungri could face arrest after Korean police examined bank records and phone conversations between Seungri and his business partner. The K-pop singer denies the accusations, saying he was only paying back the hospitality shown to him.

26 Apr 2019 - 1:13PM
K-pop star Seungri arranged prostitutes for investors, say police
K-pop band NCT 127 follow BTS in a bid to break the US

The boy band are in the US to promote their latest album, Superhuman, with a tour and TV appearances. They have already recorded a music video with Jason Derulo and would like to work with other stars.

The boy band are in the US to promote their latest album, Superhuman, with a tour and TV appearances. They have already recorded a music video with Jason Derulo and would like to work with other stars.

26 Apr 2019 - 2:15AM
K-pop band NCT 127 follow BTS in a bid to break the US
Go Back to China: Emily Ting’s semi-autobiographical new film

The Los Angeles-based director and producer recalls how being pushed into the family’s toymaking business in Hong Kong put her moviemaking dreams on hold – but not for too long.

The Los Angeles-based director and producer recalls how being pushed into the family’s toymaking business in Hong Kong put her moviemaking dreams on hold – but not for too long.

25 Apr 2019 - 6:00PM
Go Back to China: Emily Ting’s semi-autobiographical new film
Scarlett Johansson hopes to get green light for Black Widow spin-off

As Marvel’s Avengers reach their grand finale, Johansson’s character may just be getting started, though she can’t officially confirm anything yet. She talks about developing her role as Black Widow, bringing up her daughter and her career trajectory.

As Marvel’s Avengers reach their grand finale, Johansson’s character may just be getting started, though she can’t officially confirm anything yet. She talks about developing her role as Black Widow, bringing up her daughter and her career trajectory.

25 Apr 2019 - 5:00PM
Scarlett Johansson hopes to get green light for Black Widow spin-off
Is Fan Bingbing back? Rumours abound on social media

Fan disappeared from the limelight last year after a tax evasion scandal. She recently attended a gala in Beijing, sparking rumours of an imminent comeback.

Fan disappeared from the limelight last year after a tax evasion scandal. She recently attended a gala in Beijing, sparking rumours of an imminent comeback.

25 Apr 2019 - 3:45PM
Is Fan Bingbing back? Rumours abound on social media
Meet the professional gambler who has raked in US$1 million on ‘Jeopardy!’

James Holzhauer won US$131,127 in a single night by betting big and taking risks.

James Holzhauer won US$131,127 in a single night by betting big and taking risks.

25 Apr 2019 - 6:28AM
Meet the professional gambler who has raked in US$1 million on ‘Jeopardy!’
Grandchild of Malaysia’s Mahathir keeps politics in the family with documentary

M for Malaysia is a candid documentary on Mahathir’s campaign and re-election as Malaysian prime minister last year. It was directed by Mahathir’s granddaughter, Ineza Roussille.

M for Malaysia is a candid documentary on Mahathir’s campaign and re-election as Malaysian prime minister last year. It was directed by Mahathir’s granddaughter, Ineza Roussille.

25 Apr 2019 - 6:37AM
Grandchild of Malaysia’s Mahathir keeps politics in the family with documentary
Disgraced K-pop idols cause renaming dilemma for venues

K-pop stars such as Seungri and Park Yoo-chun have streets and parks in South Korea named after them. After their recent arrests on sex and drugs charges, there are calls for district offices to rename the venues.

K-pop stars such as Seungri and Park Yoo-chun have streets and parks in South Korea named after them. After their recent arrests on sex and drugs charges, there are calls for district offices to rename the venues.

25 Apr 2019 - 4:25AM
Disgraced K-pop idols cause renaming dilemma for venues
K-pop star Park Yoo-chun faces methamphetamine arrest

The member of JYJ was questioned last week on suspicion of buying and using methamphetamine. Park’s agency C-JeS has announced it has severed ties with him.

The member of JYJ was questioned last week on suspicion of buying and using methamphetamine. Park’s agency C-JeS has announced it has severed ties with him.

24 Apr 2019 - 9:30PM
K-pop star Park Yoo-chun faces methamphetamine arrest
‘Looks like an alien’: Angelababy beach photo shoot comes under fire

Internet users are divided over Chinese celebrity Angelababy’s cover shoot for T Magazine. One person wrote on Weibo: ‘I don’t understand these photos. They are scary, strange and make her look like an alien.’

Internet users are divided over Chinese celebrity Angelababy’s cover shoot for T Magazine. One person wrote on Weibo: ‘I don’t understand these photos. They are scary, strange and make her look like an alien.’

24 Apr 2019 - 6:00PM
‘Looks like an alien’: Angelababy beach photo shoot comes under fire
Review | Avengers: Endgame – perfect conclusion to Marvel’s 22-film saga

The Marvel Cinematic Universe franchise wraps up with a three-hour masterpiece of irreverent humour, action and emotion. The Russo brothers managed to close more than two dozen character arcs with stunning efficiency.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe franchise wraps up with a three-hour masterpiece of irreverent humour, action and emotion. The Russo brothers managed to close more than two dozen character arcs with stunning efficiency.

26 Apr 2019 - 10:41AM
Avengers: Endgame – perfect conclusion to Marvel’s 22-film saga
How The House of Dancing Water became Macau’s longest running show

The production at the City of Dreams casino has wowed more than five million fans since it opened almost a decade ago, and is still playing to full houses.

The production at the City of Dreams casino has wowed more than five million fans since it opened almost a decade ago, and is still playing to full houses.

24 Apr 2019 - 10:29AM
How The House of Dancing Water became Macau’s longest running show
Review | His Lost Name: Koreeda assistant makes tedious directing debut

Nanako Hirose fails to engage viewers with this lethargic story of a man recovering from a failed suicide. The film is ‘a gruelling ordeal, utterly devoid of meaningful symbolism or subtext’.

Nanako Hirose fails to engage viewers with this lethargic story of a man recovering from a failed suicide. The film is ‘a gruelling ordeal, utterly devoid of meaningful symbolism or subtext’.

24 Apr 2019 - 7:00AM
His Lost Name: Koreeda assistant makes tedious directing debut