Eddie Murphy thinks he's 'transcended' racism in the movie industry, Entertainment News,The 59-year-old actor has enjoyed an incredibly successful career in Hollywood and although he acknowledges that diversity remains an issue in the film business, it's never stopped him from st
World Cup gets underway with stakes high for host Qatar, World News,AL KHOR, Qatar – Qatar's ruler opened the World Cup on Sunday (Nov 20) with a call for people of all races and orientations to put aside their differences, speaking as the host nation faced a barrage of criticism over its treat
'Every character has different levels of regret': Vivian Hsu on her new HBO drama Who's By Your Side , Entertainment News,Since having to explain the nuances of life and death to her son, it looks like Vivian Hsu has found more to reflect on after starring in Who's By Your Side,
Colgate reviews Chinese toothpaste brand Darlie amid US racism debate, Asia News,Colgate-Palmolive on Thursday said it was working to review and evolve its Chinese toothpaste brand, Darlie, the latest in a string of brand reassessments amid a US debate on racism and racial inequality. Darlie is a Ch
US actor sues airlines after pinky stuck in armrest during flight, World News,LOS ANGELES, United States – A California man has filed a lawsuit against two US airlines after his pinky got stuck in his first-class seat armrest, forcing firefighters and a mechanic to intervene to free the finger. Step
6-year-old girl in China with voice of an angel touches hearts, China News,Like a sparrow on the windowsill, she epitomises a better world. Her words and style of singing are simple, yet haunting. Zhou Zhaoyan is just six years of age but she has touched the hearts of internet users worldwide, many
Typhoon Mangkhut: Most flights from Singapore to Hong Kong cancelled, 3 delayed, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Most flights scheduled to fly from Singapore to Hong Kong on Sunday (Sept 16) have been cancelled due to Super Typhoon Mangkhut. As of 1pm, Changi Airport's website showed that more than
China leads US on potent super-fast missiles, China News,ZHUHAI, China – China is leading the US in a race to deploy hypersonic missiles that would defeat existing air defence systems, according to senior US officials. The combination of speed, manoeuvrability and altitude of these missiles makes th
Emilio Delgado, who played Luis in Sesame Street, dies aged 81, Entertainment News,Sesame Street star Emilio Delgado has died aged 81. The actor who brought the beloved character Luis to life for more than five decades died from blood cancer. A spokesperson from the Sesame Workshop told the New York
Khloe Kardashian says there's an '80% chance' she'll miscarry if she has second child, Entertainment News,The 36-year-old reality star has been talking with Tristan Thompson – with whom she already has two-year-old True – about expanding their family, but has now said she may hav
Suriname threatens legal action over Korean hit Netflix show Narco-Saints, Entertainment News,SEOUL – Suriname will explore legal action against the producers of South Korea's hit Netflix series Narco-Saints, which fosters negative images of the country by portraying it as a \”narco state\”, its
Man Utd supporters call for 'real investment' from any new owner, World News,The Manchester United Supporters Trust (Must) said on Thursday (Aug 18) any new owner of the Premier League club must be willing to invest heavily to restore its former glory amid speculation of a sale by the Glaz
Chinese snap up ailing French fashion label Lanvin, Business Wires News,Chinese conglomerate Fosun snapped up the ailing French fashion label Lanvin Thursday and promised to revive its fortunes. Lanvin, the oldest French luxury house still in existence, has been in turmoil since the shock sacking of
DNA request made in Cristiano Ronaldo rape case, World News,Las Vegas police have asked football star Cristiano Ronaldo to submit a DNA sample as part of their investigation into accusations of rape made against the Juventus forward. Ronaldo's lawyer, Peter Christiansen, played down the signifi
Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan repay money for renovation of home on Windsor Estate, Entertainment News,LONDON – Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have refunded British taxpayers 2.4 million pounds (S$4.3 million), the cost of renovating their UK home, in line with a commitment they made afte
London rated best city for students, World News,London – the City, Camden Market, important museums… and excellent student life. The British capital maintains first place in the 2020 ranking of the best cities in the world for university studies, according to a study published on Wednesday, July 31
China slashes Covid-19 quarantine time for international travellers, China News,BEIJING/SHANGHAI – China slashed the quarantine time for inbound travellers by half on Tuesday (June 28), in a major easing of Covid-19 curbs that have deterred cross-border travel and resulted in international flights r
FedEx apologises after 'misrouting' Huawei parcels, China News,BEIJING – FedEx apologised on Tuesday (May 28) for misrouting some Huawei parcels after the Chinese telecoms giant said it was reviewing its ties with the United States package delivery service over the incident. The mix-up cam
Filming locations for Westworld will include Singapore, HBO confirms, Entertainment News,After a day of speculation and mystery, it seems like the riddle has finally been solved. Will Singapore be a filming location for sci-fi TV series Westworld? HBO has officially confirmed that it will. In respon
London HIV patient becomes world's second Aids cure hope, World News,LONDON – An HIV-positive man in Britain has become the second known adult worldwide to be cleared of the Aids virus after he received a bone marrow transplant from an HIV resistant donor, his doctors said. Almost three years a
Amazon fires: How celebrities are spreading misinformation, Entertainment News,Many high-profile figures seeking to denounce the fires in the Amazon — from Madonna and Cristiano Ronaldo to Leonardo DiCaprio and Emmanuel Macron — have unwittingly ended up misleading millions on social media, either
'Ms. Marvel': An upcoming Muslim superhero for Disney+?, Entertainment News,Marvel has been breaking ground with its strong female characters in movies like \”Captain Marvel\” and the upcoming \”Black Widow,\” and now a brand-new female superhero of Muslim faith may be featured in her own seri
Furnishing your new home? These 4 tips will help you save money, Business Wires News,So your new home is ready, and you’re happy to finally have a place to call your own. You feel like a real adult for the first time in your life. But being an adult sure does hurt financially. Between repaying your
Queen to rock Oscars with live performance, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – British rock band Queen will perform live at Sunday's Oscars ceremony, organizers said on Monday, following the blockbuster success of best picture nominee \”Bohemian Rhapsody.\” \”Is this the real life? Is this just fant
Serena Williams says struggling with 'postpartum emotions', Women News,Serena Williams was in a \”funk\” last week because she felt her hectic schedule was not leaving her enough time to care for her 11-month old daughter, the 23-time grand slam champion said in a social media post on Monday
US transgender woman moves closer to being Vermont governor, World News,Washington, United States – Christine Hallquist won the Democratic gubernatorial nomination in the US state of Vermont on Tuesday, moving a step closer to becoming the nation's first transgender governor, US media reported.
US officer charged with murder of unarmed Australian woman, World News,A police officer in the US state of Minnesota who shot dead an unarmed Australian woman last July was charged Tuesday with murder, in a case that sparked an international outcry. Mohamed Noor shot Justine Damond, a resident of th
More minority faces in film, TV, music as audiences demand diversity, Entertainment News,NEW YORK – More minorities are showing up in mainstream US entertainment, from films and TV to music, as audiences demand stories that reflect the world's diversity, showing that inclusion is good business,
Groundbreaking novel One Hundred Years Of Solitude coming to Netflix, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – The groundbreaking novel One Hundred Years Of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez is coming to the screen for the first time in a Spanish language series for Netflix, the streaming service said on W
Surprise! More Kinder chocolates recalled over salmonella concerns, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The recall of Kinder products from the market here over salmonella contamination concerns has been widened, said the Singapore Food Agency (SFA). In an update on Tuesday (April 12), it said the items are K
