Xbox's Garfield-themed Xbox Series S celebrates his addition to Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl, Digital News,Contrary to popular belief, this new Garfield-themed Xbox Series S does NOT run on lasagna, though you should probably hide whatever's in your fridge just in case. Two days ago, Xbox pu
Hong Kong's Next Digital says CEO, CFO resign, China News,July 8 – Hong Kong Media group Next Digital on Thursday (July 8) said it had received an email from the solicitors of its chief executive officer, Cheung Kim-hung, stating that he had resigned, as the company faces investigations under t
The Simpsons bosses have 'ambitious' plans for Apu Nahasapeemapetilon, Entertainment News,Apu Nahasapeemapetilon, the Kwik-E Mart operator, was previously played by Hank Azaria but following criticism of using a white actor to voice an Indian character, he stepped down last year. Though no
Japanese teens tie rope across street for fun; charged with attempted murder after woman breaks leg, Asia News,While pranks are meant to be harmless and all in the name of good fun, two Japanese teenagers are now facing attempted-murder charges after their stunt went south. According to news portal
Spanish prosecutor asks for 8-year jail term for Shakira, Entertainment News,MADRID – A Spanish prosecutor has asked for more than eight years in prison for Colombian superstar Shakira and a fine of more than 23 million euros ($32 million) over a 14.5 million euro tax fraud case, Spanish newspaper E
Fifty Shades of Grey author E. L. James claims producers are desperate for rights to new book, Entertainment News,E. L. James says Hollywood producers are queuing up to buy the rights to her new novel. The 56-year-old author has revealed that after the movie adaptations of her erotic 'Fifty Sha
Jared Kushner 'likely' paid little or no income taxes for years: NYTimes, World News,WASHINGTON – Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump's son-in-law and a senior White House adviser, likely paid little or no federal income taxes between 2009 and 2016, the New York Times reported on Sa
Singapore grants further 14-day stay for former Sri Lankan president, Singapore News,Singapore has granted another stay of 14 days to former Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa, the city state's Straits Times newspaper said on Wednesday (July 27). A short-term visit pass issued when Rajapak
Chinese city Dalian halts frozen food trade after Covid-19 cases, China News,BEIJING – Chinese port city Dalian has ordered all businesses handling imported chilled and frozen foods to suspend operations after an outbreak of Covid-19 that began last week. The city on China's northeast coast has
Lily Collins reportedly agrees to star in a second series of Emily in Paris, Entertainment News,The 31-year-old actress portrays the titular role of Chicago marketing executive Emily Cooper in the Netflix comedy-drama – which is the creation of Sex and the City showrunner Darren Star – and it's
Heidi Klum in legal battle with father over daughter's name, Entertainment News,Heidi Klum is in a legal battle with her father over her daughter's name. The America's Got Talent star and her father, Gunther, are at loggerheads over commercial deals for Heidi's eldest daughter Le
Singaporean driver killed after collision with tour bus in Phuket, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A Singaporean woman was killed in a traffic accident in Phuket, Thailand, on Friday night (Aug 12) after the car she was driving collided with a small tour bus. The Bangkok Post reported on Saturday (Aug 13
Tintin marks 90th birthday with colonial controversy, World News,BRUSSELS – Tintin will mark his 90th birthday this year with a return to controversy as his Belgian creator's heirs release a new edition of \”Tintin in the Congo\”, a work from 1930 that draws accusations of racism. The boy reporte
Gary Barlow to duet with Chris Martin in his Crooner Sessions, Entertainment News,Gary Barlow is set to duet with Chris Martin as part of his Crooner Sessions. The 49-year-old singer has kept fans entertained during the coronavirus lockdown by teaming up with the likes of Niall Horan and Sir Cliff R
Couple nabbed over airsoft gun on East Coast Park Service Road, Singapore News,A man and a woman were arrested at East Coast Park for having an airsoft gun in their possession. A police spokesman told The New Paper they received a call for assistance at Block 429 Woodlands Street 41 at around 2.20pm
Queen Elizabeth too weak to walk her dogs: Source, Entertainment News,Queen Elizabeth has become too frail to walk her dogs. The 95-year-old monarch hasn't been able to walk her beloved corgis around Windsor Castle for the last six months, and some Palace insiders suspect she may never be able
Britain's Prince William contracted Covid-19 in April: Media, World News,LONDON – Britain's Prince William contracted Covid-19 in April at a similar time to his father Prince Charles, British media reported late on Sunday (Nov 1), citing Kensington Palace sources. Prince William, grandson
David Beckham reportedly signs $28m deal with Netflix for a documentary about his life, Entertainment News,David Beckham has reportedly landed a £16 million (S$28 million) deal with Netflix for a documentary about his life. The programme is set to feature never-before-seen, intimate camcorder video
Tokyo Olympic torch staffer becomes event's first Covid-19 infection, Asia News,TOKYO – A police officer helping with Japan’s Olympic Torch relay has become the first participant in the event to be diagnosed with Covid-19, organisers said on Thursday (April 22). A man in his 30s tested positive
Prostitutes sent to Seungri's home first before Japanese-investor assignment, Entertainment News,Seungri and his business partner Yoo In-suk may have escaped detention after a judge rejected an arrest-warrant application from the authorities, but they cannot dodge new revelations of their alleg
Conor McGregor under investigation for sexual assault: Report, World News,Mixed martial arts star Conor McGregor is under investigation in his native Ireland on an accusation of sexual assault, the New York Times reported Tuesday. The report, in which the Times cited four unnamed sources, came a day
Baby and mother struck by falling durian in Pahang, Malaysia News,A woman was taking a stroll with her baby around their home in Jengka, Pahang when they were struck by nature's killer litter — a falling durian. Norfarahan Baharuddin was carrying her four-month-old son, Megat Muhammad Kays, on
Orlando Bloom was celibate for 6 months before he started dating Katy Perry, Entertainment News,The 43-year-old actor – who is expecting his first child with the Roar hitmaker – has revealed he abstained from sex for half of the year before he started seeing the 35-year-old pop superstar in January
Zoe Kravitz says she struggles with structure and could never work an office job, Entertainment News,Zoe Kravitz struggles with \”structure\” and \”authority\”. The 33-year-old actress — who is the daughter of Lenny Kravitz and Lisa Bonet — admits she could never have worked an \”office job\”, having grow
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
Australian based in Singapore sexually exploited at least 47 boys in four countries, Singapore News,An Australian man sexually abused dozens of boys, some as young as 10, while working in Singapore from 2000 to 2017. Labelled as one of Australia's worst sex offenders, Boris Kunsevitsky, 52, tra
