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Tang Wei (left) and Park Hae-il in a still from Decision to Leave, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2022 and won best director. Since then no Korean films have been screened in competition in Cannes, and none are in this year’s official selection for the festival. Photo: CJ Entertainment
Asian cinema: Korean films

Netflix effect seen in Korean films’ absence from Cannes festival

This year’s official selection for the Cannes Film Festival has no Korean movies. Streaming platforms have lured talent away, observers say.

Sex and relationships

Meet Georgia Groome, Harry Potter star Rupert Grint’s long-term partner

Celebrity Families

Who were Donald Trump’s parents, builder Fred and domestic worker Mary Trump?

Britain

Prince Harry loses appeal to restore his UK government-funded security

The ruling is likely to leave Prince Harry with a large bill to pay the UK government’s legal fees – in addition to his own lawyers’ costs.

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Harry, 40, the younger son of King Charles III, has bucked royal family convention by taking the government and tabloid press to court, where he has a mixed record. Photo: AFP
Britain

UK court grants bail to comedian Russell Brand amid rape, assault charges

Brand did not enter a plea and was granted bail on condition he keeps the court informed of where he is staying, either in the UK or in US.

American cinema

Crimson Tide at 30: why submarine-set thriller is as timely as ever

Gene Hackman and Denzel Washington play officers at odds aboard a US submarine in a countdown to nuclear Armageddon in Tony Scott’s film.

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NFL (National Football League)

Meet Shedeur Sanders, the hot NFL draft prospect who ended up as the 144th pick

From one NFL coach saying he has ‘horrible body language’, to Jax Ulbrich’s cruel prank call and a celebratory party with Kodak Black in Dallas, it’s been a roller coaster month for Shedeur Sanders.

Shedeur Sanders has been accused of being entitled ahead of this year’s NFL draft pick. Photo: Getty Images
Justin Bieber

Who is Justin Bieber’s friend and hit music video maker, Rory Kramer?

The videographer, who is part of Bieber’s inner circle, was behind hits like Closer and Stuck with U, loves travelling and wildlife photography, and is married to Amy Disser.

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Celebrity children

Who is Gloria and Emilio Estefan’s musician daughter, Emily Estefan?

Gloria Estefan’s lookalike daughter Emily Estefan celebrated 8 years with her influencer girlfriend Gemeny Hernandez last year, and jammed at Glastonbury with 80s icon Cyndi Lauper.

Hollywood

Meet Laurie Feig, wife of Another Simple Favor director Paul Feig

Paul and Laurie Feig have been married for over 30 years after bonding over their shared love of England; and Laurie has reportedly rushed to Lively’s defence on social media.

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A Simple Favour director Paul Feig’s wife Laurie, is said to be a staunch supporter of Blake Lively. Photo: @paulfeig/Instagram
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

Review | ‎The Dumpling Queen: founding of a Hong Kong food brand

Andrew Lau’s rags-to-riches biopic streamlines and rather sugarcoats the story of the Wanchai Ferry brand’s Zang Jianhe, played by Ma Li.

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Ma Li as businesswoman Zang Jianhe in a still from ‎The Dumpling Queen (category IIB; Cantonese, Mandarin) directed by Andrew Lau. Kara Wai and Ben Yuen co-star. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

Opinion | Hong Kong’s ethnic diversity needs to be better reflected in film and TV

It’s time to break the negative stereotypes of South Asian gangsters and Southeast Asian domestic helpers and showcase Hong Kong’s diversity.

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Sex and relationships

Who is The Office actor B.J. Novak’s much younger new girlfriend, Delaney Rowe?

Delaney Rowe trained as a ballet dancer, studied acting, and even worked as a chef for Marvel’s Stan Lee – now she writes content for her millions of followers and is writing a book.

Reality TV

Who is Chris Hughes, JoJo Siwa’s BFF on Celebrity Big Brother?

The Dance Moms star was seen cuddling Chris Hughes on CBB, and she later said she was no longer a lesbian but queer: so what do we know about Hughes, who was also on Love Island with Olivia Attwood?

JoJo Siwa’s close friendship with Chris Hughes has raised eyebrows, especially after she broke up with partner Kath Ebbs. Photo: @lewisa95/X; @chrishughesofficial/Instagram
Hong Kong society

Fans flock to ‘Keung To Bay’ to celebrate Mirror star’s birthday in Hong Kong

Overseas fans join thousands of locals as birthday-themed parade trams and free rides for residents help mark the occasion.

Fans turn Causeway Bay into “Keung To Bay” in celebration of the Cantopop star’s 26th birthday. Photo: Sam Tsang
Books and literature

A peek inside Nobel Prize winner Han Kang’s new book, Light and Thread

Consisting of 12 essays and poems, Light and Thread is Han’s first book since winning the Nobel Prize in Literature in October 2024.

Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

Review | Vital Signs: Louis Koo, Neo Yau play ambulance paramedics in wistful drama

Polar opposites come together and have changes of heart in Cheuk Wan-chi’s film. Seeing Koo without a gun in his hand is refreshing.

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South Korean celebrities

Why Korean actress ‘broke down sobbing’ during egg freezing procedure

Go Joon-hee, 39, took to YouTube, with her mother to reflect on the toll the Korean entertainment industry had taken on her body.

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Song Sae-byeok (left) and Go Joon-hee in a still from K-drama Possessed. The Korean actress, 39, recently took to YouTube to talk about her egg freezing procedure. Photo: JINstudio
Celebrity Families

Meet Blake Lively’s sister Lori Lively, who also works in Hollywood

Blake Lively was joined by her family at the premiere of her new film Another Simple Favor over the weekend, which is set to be released on Prime Video on May 1.

Celebrity Families

Meet Cooper Koch’s Emmy-nominated editor twin brother, Payton

Payton Koch prefers to stay behind the camera in Hollywood and just picked up his first Emmy nomination – like his brother, he’s open about his sexuality, often referring to it on social media.

The Netherlands

Meet Joy Beune, world champion speed skater and Playboy cover girl

The athlete, who is dating fellow speed skater Kjeld Nuis, is a former junior world champion and has her eye next on the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan.

Joy Beune, world champion speed skater, also appeared in the December issue of Playboy Netherlands as its cover girl. Photo: @joybeune/Instagram
American cinema

Review | Thunderbolts*: Marvel’s new team-up movie lacks a real sense of danger

Despite some good fight scenes and a great performance from Florence Pugh, Thunderbolts* just feels like a set-up for Avengers: Doomsday.

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(From left) Hannah John-Kamen, Florence Pugh, Wyatt Russell and David Harbour in a still from Thunderbolts* (category IIA), directed by Jake Schreier. Photo: Marvel Studios
K-drama news

9 of the best new K-drama series to watch in May 2025

From Spring of Youth to Tastefully Yours to Nine Puzzles, here’s our pick of the best Korean dramas coming to screens in May.

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Asian cinema

Move over Bollywood, Indian art-house cinema is on the rise

Films such as All We Imagine as Light, Sister Midnight and Santosh are showing a different side to Indian cinema and attracting global fans.

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Celebrity Families

Who is model Brooks Nader’s equally stunning youngest sister, Sarah Jane?

Sarah Jane Nader looks up to her older sister, model and Dancing with the Stars’ contestant Brooks Nader, and has followed in her footsteps – now the pair are appearing in a TV show together.

Sarah Jane Nader, the youngest of the Nader sisters, is also a New York-based model and influencer. Photo: @sarahjanenader/Instagram
Sex and relationships

Ransom Canyon actress Minka Kelly’s dating history, revealed

Kelly’s longest relationship was with baseball star Derek Jeter, from 2008 to 2011, and she was also linked to John Mayer and Jake Gyllenhaal, but she’s been going steady with Dan Reynolds since 2023.

Ransom Canyon star Minka Kelly is now happily coupled up with Imagine Dragons’ lead singer Dan Reynolds. Photo: @natthewarrior/X
Music

Jensen McRae’s journey from Phoebe Bridgers parody to full-fledged singer

In 2021, a viral ‘cover’ song parodying Phoebe Bridgers led to McRae’s debut album and tour. Today, people love her deeply personal songs.

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Icons and Influencers

Style according to … Kristina Romanova, CEO of Aman Essentials

The CEO of Aman Essentials tells Style about her favourite luxury stays, London haunts, vintage fashion, beauty must-haves and more.

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