Review | Jesus: a lonely Japanese boy struggles with Christianity

A surreal contemplation of organised religion, Jesus depicts the religious struggles of a nine-year-old enrolled in a prestigious Christian school as he seeks out tangible solutions to unanswerable questions.

17 Jul 2019 - 7:05AM
Worsening Japan-South Korea ties no match for BTS fever

The four Japan concerts this month of K-pop stars BTS drew a total of 210,000 fans, making the Japanese leg of the band’s world tour a huge success despite worsening trade and diplomatic ties between South Korea and Japan.

The four Japan concerts this month of K-pop stars BTS drew a total of 210,000 fans, making the Japanese leg of the band’s world tour a huge success despite worsening trade and diplomatic ties between South Korea and Japan.

17 Jul 2019 - 2:30AM
Worsening Japan-South Korea ties no match for BTS fever
Review | Andy Lau, Louis Koo face off in The White Storm 2: Drug Lords

Andy Lau plays a reformed criminal who wants to eliminate major drug dealers in Hong Kong. This sequel copies the high body count of the original and is a thrilling big budget action film.

Andy Lau plays a reformed criminal who wants to eliminate major drug dealers in Hong Kong. This sequel copies the high body count of the original and is a thrilling big budget action film.

16 Jul 2019 - 6:18PM
Andy Lau, Louis Koo face off in The White Storm 2: Drug Lords
After 20 years, Grappa’s Cellar takes final bow with farewell gig

The impassioned pleas of musicians and music lovers, backed up by a well-supported online campaign, have failed to save Hong Kong’s famed Grappa’s Cellar live music venue. Grappa’s is hosting a farewell gig on July 19.

The impassioned pleas of musicians and music lovers, backed up by a well-supported online campaign, have failed to save Hong Kong’s famed Grappa’s Cellar live music venue. Grappa’s is hosting a farewell gig on July 19.

16 Jul 2019 - 8:31PM
After 20 years, Grappa’s Cellar takes final bow with farewell gig
K-pop star drops out of world tour due to extreme anxiety

Mina, a Japanese member of K-pop girl band Twice, was “suddenly feeling extremely nervous and anxious about performing on stage,” says her agency.

Mina, a Japanese member of K-pop girl band Twice, was “suddenly feeling extremely nervous and anxious about performing on stage,” says her agency.

16 Jul 2019 - 1:57AM
K-pop star drops out of world tour due to extreme anxiety
Political correctness and art don’t mix, Scarlett Johansson says

Actress who was contentiously cast in the lead role of Japanese anime adaptation Ghost In The Shell causes fresh controversy with her views on on-screen representation, saying ‘any actor should be able to play anybody’.

15 Jul 2019 - 6:12PM
The antidote to Crazy Rich Asians: HBO’s Invisible Stories

Far from the excessive wealth and ostentatious living of Singapore’s richer citizens, the six-episode Invisible Stories shines a light on the housing estates where most of the Lion City’s population live.

Far from the excessive wealth and ostentatious living of Singapore’s richer citizens, the six-episode Invisible Stories shines a light on the housing estates where most of the Lion City’s population live.

14 Jul 2019 - 7:15PM
The antidote to Crazy Rich Asians: HBO’s Invisible Stories
Ed Sheeran finishes album with a little help from his friends

On his latest release, No. 6 Collaborations Project album, Sheeran enlisted the help from some of pop’s biggest names, including Cardi B, Justin Bieber, Eminem, Bruno Mars, Khalid, and 50 Cent, and producer Skrillex.

On his latest release, No. 6 Collaborations Project album, Sheeran enlisted the help from some of pop’s biggest names, including Cardi B, Justin Bieber, Eminem, Bruno Mars, Khalid, and 50 Cent, and producer Skrillex.

13 Jul 2019 - 10:00PM
Ed Sheeran finishes album with a little help from his friends
‘Say hello to my little friend’: 10 best quotes from Scarface

The extreme action of the Pacino-driven gangster film may have offended Hollywood in 1983, but the violent story about a Cuban refugee who becomes a drug lord is now a cinematic classic.

The extreme action of the Pacino-driven gangster film may have offended Hollywood in 1983, but the violent story about a Cuban refugee who becomes a drug lord is now a cinematic classic.

13 Jul 2019 - 9:12PM
‘Say hello to my little friend’: 10 best quotes from Scarface
10 best songs of summer 2019, from Billie Eilish to Madonna

Lil Nas X’s ‘Old Town Road’ was the king of the Billboard pop chart but there are plenty of other notable tracks this summer – and not all “bops”, “bangers” and “songs that slap”.

Lil Nas X’s ‘Old Town Road’ was the king of the Billboard pop chart but there are plenty of other notable tracks this summer – and not all “bops”, “bangers” and “songs that slap”.

13 Jul 2019 - 5:32AM
10 best songs of summer 2019, from Billie Eilish to Madonna
The Farewell’s Awkwafina: I’m not your typical movie star

‘I don’t look like a movie star. I don’t sound like one,’ says Asian-American actress, who sees herself as setting an example for the next generation. She talks about how the portrayal of warring identities in Lulu Wang’s film resonated with her.

‘I don’t look like a movie star. I don’t sound like one,’ says Asian-American actress, who sees herself as setting an example for the next generation. She talks about how the portrayal of warring identities in Lulu Wang’s film resonated with her.

12 Jul 2019 - 1:56AM
The Farewell’s Awkwafina: I’m not your typical movie star
How Taylor Swift became the world’s highest-paid celebrity

According to Forbes, the singer made US$185 million in pre-tax income in a year, thanks mainly to her 2018 Reputation album sales and tour. Her estimated US$360 million net worth includes an US$84 million real-estate portfolio.

According to Forbes, the singer made US$185 million in pre-tax income in a year, thanks mainly to her 2018 Reputation album sales and tour. Her estimated US$360 million net worth includes an US$84 million real-estate portfolio.

11 Jul 2019 - 11:33AM
How Taylor Swift became the world’s highest-paid celebrity
Tibetan filmmaker on working within limits of China’s censors

Pema Tseden went into filmmaking in part to give an accurate portrayal of the Tibetan way of life. He imagined there were a great number of aspects of it he could explore, but has come to accept there aren’t many.

Pema Tseden went into filmmaking in part to give an accurate portrayal of the Tibetan way of life. He imagined there were a great number of aspects of it he could explore, but has come to accept there aren’t many.

10 Jul 2019 - 7:18PM
Tibetan filmmaker on working within limits of China’s censors
Farewell Friends: Netflix loses hit series to HBO streaming service

WarnerMedia will launch its new Netflix rival “HBO Max” in early 2020 after reclaiming the rights to stream its hugely popular television comedy Friends, the company has announced.

WarnerMedia will launch its new Netflix rival “HBO Max” in early 2020 after reclaiming the rights to stream its hugely popular television comedy Friends, the company has announced.

10 Jul 2019 - 11:45AM
Farewell Friends: Netflix loses hit series to HBO streaming service
Seen Stranger Things season 3 yet? A record 40 million have

Retro sci-fi series drew more views than any other film or series on Netflix in its opening four days, streaming giant says. More than 18 million subscribers have already finished the series, it adds.

Retro sci-fi series drew more views than any other film or series on Netflix in its opening four days, streaming giant says. More than 18 million subscribers have already finished the series, it adds.

10 Jul 2019 - 12:07PM
Seen Stranger Things season 3 yet? A record 40 million have
‘I hated who I was’: Singapore gay rapper comes out in song

Joshua Su, alias The G3sha, had to hide his homosexuality for years and spiralled into depression that led to a suicide attempt. He hopes new single I’m OK will help others grappling with their sexuality in conservative Singapore.

Joshua Su, alias The G3sha, had to hide his homosexuality for years and spiralled into depression that led to a suicide attempt. He hopes new single I’m OK will help others grappling with their sexuality in conservative Singapore.

10 Jul 2019 - 9:51AM
‘I hated who I was’: Singapore gay rapper comes out in song
Review | Why you need to watch Netflix series Stranger Things 3

Mall rat culture meets government conspiracy and otherworldly evil in the new season that crackles with the same oddball charm, dark suspense innocence and self-aware humour that made the series a surprise hit in the first place.

Mall rat culture meets government conspiracy and otherworldly evil in the new season that crackles with the same oddball charm, dark suspense innocence and self-aware humour that made the series a surprise hit in the first place.

10 Jul 2019 - 12:31PM
Why you need to watch Netflix series Stranger Things 3
Mongolian metal band The Hu take European fans by the throat

Fans at the Eurockeennes festival in Belfort, France, were wowed by the rockers’ mix of traditional Mongolian throat singing and heavy metal. After their shows in Europe, the band will play a nine-date tour in the US in October.

Fans at the Eurockeennes festival in Belfort, France, were wowed by the rockers’ mix of traditional Mongolian throat singing and heavy metal. After their shows in Europe, the band will play a nine-date tour in the US in October.

9 Jul 2019 - 11:43AM
Mongolian metal band The Hu take European fans by the throat
Power of music: how melodies can transform human emotions

Music is essential to human happiness and might be the key to reducing stress and improving productivity, finds survey. More than half of those surveyed found that listening to music could have a positive effect on their mood.

Music is essential to human happiness and might be the key to reducing stress and improving productivity, finds survey. More than half of those surveyed found that listening to music could have a positive effect on their mood.

8 Jul 2019 - 8:46PM
Power of music: how melodies can transform human emotions
Karen Mok is over Canto-pop: creating Chinese musicals next

Singer feels she’s reached the top in pop, and is on a mission to create an original Chinese musical. She dreams of ‘something huge’ like Les Miserables, and says ‘I’m very greedy when it comes to creating content’.

Singer feels she’s reached the top in pop, and is on a mission to create an original Chinese musical. She dreams of ‘something huge’ like Les Miserables, and says ‘I’m very greedy when it comes to creating content’.

8 Jul 2019 - 6:23PM
Karen Mok is over Canto-pop: creating Chinese musicals next