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Singer JJ Lin attends girlfriend’s graduation ceremony in New York

JJ Lin shared a photo with his girlfriend on social media on May 19.
JJ Lin shared a photo with his girlfriend on social media on May 19.

Matthew Perry memorabilia to be auctioned for charity

Perry died in 2023 at the age of 54.
Perry died in 2023 at the age of 54.

Style News

Pursuit Of Jade star Tian Xiwei to make Singapore appearance for Gucci event on May 22

Chinese actress and Pursuit Of Jade star Tian Xiwei is a brand ambassador for Gucci.
Chinese actress and Pursuit Of Jade star Tian Xiwei is a brand ambassador for Gucci.

Remember the time: A look back at Michael Jackson’s 90s visits to Singapore as biopic tops charts

Michael Jackson surrounded by fans and photographers on his arrival at Raffles Hotel in October 1996 for his world tour to promote his HIStory album.
Michael Jackson surrounded by fans and photographers on his arrival at Raffles Hotel in October 1996 for his world tour to promote his HIStory album.

Taiwanese singer Landy Wen in ICU due to septic shock

Landy Wen rose to fame after performing the romantic duet Rooftop (1999) with Taiwanese singer-host Jacky Wu.
Landy Wen rose to fame after performing the romantic duet Rooftop (1999) with Taiwanese singer-host Jacky Wu.

Chinese actor Zhang Linghe charms fans, defines ‘cute’ as ‘see you tonight’ in NYC live stream

Chinese actor Zhang Linghe attends the Gucci Cruise 2027 collection fashion show at Times Square in New York on May 16, 2026.
Chinese actor Zhang Linghe attends the Gucci Cruise 2027 collection fashion show at Times Square in New York on May 16, 2026.

Singer Kylie Minogue looks back on life in pop music in new documentary

Kylie Minogue in the Netflix docuseries Kylie.
Kylie Minogue in the Netflix docuseries Kylie.

Spanish court orders $81 million tax refund to Shakira 

The Spanish court said the tax authorities had failed to prove that Shakira spent more than 183 days in Spain in 2011.
The Spanish court said the tax authorities had failed to prove that Shakira spent more than 183 days in Spain in 2011.

South Korean director Park Chan-wook receives France’s top cultural honour at Cannes

Park Chan-wook (left) was awarded the Commander in the Order of Arts and Letters medal at the 79th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France on May 17, 2026.
Park Chan-wook (left) was awarded the Commander in the Order of Arts and Letters medal at the 79th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France on May 17, 2026.

Hope, South Korea’s most expensive film, underscores growing film ambition

(From left) German actor Michael Fassbender, Swedish actress Alicia Vikander, South Korean actor Zo In-Sung, South Korean actor Hwang Jung-Min, South Korean director and screenwriter Na Hong-jin, Canadian actress Taylor Russell and South Korean actress Jung Ho-yeon arrive for the screening of the film Hope at the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival on May 17.
(From left) German actor Michael Fassbender, Swedish actress Alicia Vikander, South Korean actor Zo In-Sung, South Korean actor Hwang Jung-Min, South Korean director and screenwriter Na Hong-jin, Canadian actress Taylor Russell and South Korean actress Jung Ho-yeon arrive for the screening of the film Hope at the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival on May 17.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.