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Jackie Chan in a still from The Young Master (1980). Hong Kong martial arts films blend myth and physical poetry, prioritising style over realism. Photo: Golden Harvest

Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

Explainer | Why realism doesn’t matter in Hong Kong martial arts movies

Flying, ‘weightless’ leaps, unrealistic injuries and long fight scenes are all part and parcel of Hong Kong martial arts movies. Here’s why.

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Asian cinema: Chinese films

5 horse-themed Chinese-language movies for the coming Year of the Horse

8 Feb 2026 - 11:15AMvideocam

Who is Spain’s Minions figure skater, Tomàs-Llorenç Guarino Sabaté?

7 Feb 2026 - 6:00PM

Latest K-drama casting news about Nam Joo-hyuk, Lee Dong-wook and more

Nam Joo-hyuk is eyeing a role in Code: Faust Game, while Lee Dong-wook has been approached to star in Love Affair.

7 Feb 2026 - 5:15PM

Korean actor Nam Joo-hyuk will next appear in the Netflix period drama East Palace, while reports suggest that he may quickly follow that up with the series Code: Faust Game. Photo: Instagram/skawngur

How Maxim Naumov overcame tragedy to qualify for the 2026 Winter Olympics

From tragedy to triumph: Maxim honoured his parents Vadim Naumov and Evgenia Shishkova, both champion figure skaters from Russia, after earning his Team USA jacket.

7 Feb 2026 - 6:00AM

Milano Cortina Winter Olympics kicks off with unique opening ceremony

Italy’s president declares the Games open, as protests and politics intrude.

7 Feb 2026 - 2:28PM

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Sexual harassment and assault

West Wing actor Timothy Busfield indicted for sexual contact with child

A pair of twin boys involved in a TV series he is directing have accused Busfield of touching them inappropriately.

7 Feb 2026 - 3:43AM

Timothy Busfield appears at a press event in Pasadena, California, in January 2020. Photo: AP

TV shows and streaming video

Meet Fiona Dourif, who plays doctor and single mum Cassie McKay in The Pitt

The daughter of Brad Dourif – the voice of Chucky in Child’s Play – is grateful for the opportunities she got because of her father.

6 Feb 2026 - 6:00PM

American cinema

How Taxi Driver’s Travis Bickle is still terrifyingly relevant 50 years on

Taxi Driver remains an overwhelming experience and Robert De Niro’s career-kick-starting role continues to resonate in today’s society.

6 Feb 2026 - 5:15PMvideocam

The Philippines

Her husband was linked to Philippine flood scandal. Now she returns to limelight

Evangelista’s husband, ex-senate president Francis Escudero, is accused of receiving US$2.7 million in kickbacks from flood control projects.

6 Feb 2026 - 2:27PMvideocam

Heart Evangelista attends last month’s Paris Fashion Week with her mother. Photo: Instagram/iamhearte

Meet Ilia Malinin, figure skating superstar and Winter Olympic gold favourite

Both parents of the record-breaking, two-time World Champion American figure skater represented Uzbekistan in the Winter Olympics.

6 Feb 2026 - 6:00AM

At 21, figure skater Ilia Malinin of the US is already a superstar of the rink. Photo: Reuters

Sheriff says US TV host’s mother presumed to ‘still be out there’ alive

With a US$50,000 reward offer and Nancy Guthrie’s blood confirmed at the scene, authorities have not yet identified a ‍suspect.

6 Feb 2026 - 12:01PM

Who is Lorde’s rumoured music producer boyfriend, Jim-E Stack?

The ‘Solar Power’ singer and her beau were seen at Justin Bieber’s Grammys after-party and at another bash for Charli XCX’s new film, The Moment.

5 Feb 2026 - 6:00PM

Ex-actor Ian Fang to be deported from Singapore over underage sex offences

The Shanghai-born 35-year-old was jailed for 40 months after he pleaded guilty to three counts of sexually penetrating a girl, then 15.

5 Feb 2026 - 9:52PM

Shanghai-born former actor Ian Fang met a 15-year-old girl at an entertainment event in Singapore in 2024 and proceeded to have underage sex with her on nine occasions. Photo: YouTube/The Celebrity Agency

Korean drama reviews

Honour: Lee Na-young stars in high-society sex crime K-drama

Lee Na-young, Jung Eun-chae and Lee Chung-ah play a trio of lawyers defending victims of sexual violence in the new Korean drama Honour.

5 Feb 2026 - 3:16PMvideocam

Lee Na-young as star lawyer Yoon Ra-young in a still from Honour. Jung Eun-chae and Lee Chung-ah co-star in the new Korean drama now streaming on Viu.

Meet Stephanie Cavalli, the 49-year-old model who opened Chanel’s show

Viral stars Alex Consani, Awar Odhiang and Bhavitha Mandava turned heads at Matthieu Blazy’s show – but all eyes were on the silver-haired Cavalli.

5 Feb 2026 - 2:01PM

US ‘Today’ show host appeals to mother’s kidnapper for proof of life

Savannah Guthrie’s emotional appeal came three days after her elderly mother went missing from her home.

5 Feb 2026 - 2:59PM

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Meet Florence Hunt, who plays Hyacinth on Netflix’s Bridgerton

The 19-year-old British star, who started off in commercials including one for Apple’s iPhone 7, is set to make her feature film debut this year.

5 Feb 2026 - 6:01AM

Florence Hunt plays the youngest of the eight Bridgerton siblings in the Netflix series. Photo: Handout

‘Need for recognition’: Norway royal’s tearful plea in trial, denies rape

A tearful Marius Borg Hoiby tells an Oslo court that an extreme need for recognition drove his life of excess, as he stands trial for rape.

4 Feb 2026 - 10:36PM

Asian cinema: Japanese films

Review | Tokyo Taxi: Takuya Kimura and Chieko Baisho lead moving Yoji Yamada drama

Tokyo Taxi is an utterly captivating ride that sees an elderly woman bond with her taxi driver while reminiscing about her eventful life.

4 Feb 2026 - 9:15PMvideocam

Celebrity style

Nicola Peltz Beckham’s 6 top fashion collaborations

Brooklyn Beckham’s wife has been a talking point amid his feud with his parents – find out more about the billionaire heiress’ top fashion tie-ins.

4 Feb 2026 - 6:01PM

Nicola Peltz Beckham has starred in numerous fashion campaigns, solo and with husband Brooklyn Beckham. Photo: @nicolaannepeltzbeckham/Instagram

Q&A | Olivia Dean opens up about her Cartier collaboration and music

The Grammy-winning British singer, known for hits like ‘Man I Need’ and ‘So Easy (To Fall in Love)’, talks about the Clash de Cartier line, music and more.

4 Feb 2026 - 10:31AM

Olivia Dean’s effortless elegance makes her a perfect fit for Cartier. Handout

Asian cinema: Japanese films

Review | All You Need Is Kill: Japanese novel behind Edge of Tomorrow gets animated

A young recruit is stuck in a time loop amid an alien invasion in All You Need Is Kill, an animated sci-fi thriller based on a light novel.

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Norway royal’s son pleads not guilty to four counts of rape, amid Epstein link scandal

Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s son Marius Borg Hoiby faces 38 charges, including rape and assault, risking 16 years in prison.

3 Feb 2026 - 9:04PM

TV shows and streaming video

Who is Daniel Francis, aka Lord Marcus Anderson on Bridgerton?

Move over, Benedict Bridgerton – our dearest gentle readers have been captivated by his mother Violet’s love interest, played by Daniel Francis.

3 Feb 2026 - 6:01PM

Daniel Francis plays Lord Marcus Anderson, the love interest of Ruth Gemmell’s character, Violet Bridgerton, on Bridgerton. Photo: @therealdanielfrancis/Instagram

European cinema

Why Sentimental Value is the most acclaimed European film of the year

The Norwegian drama with Stellan Skarsgard and Elle Fanning won the Grand Prix at Cannes and has 9 Oscar nods. What makes it so appealing?

3 Feb 2026 - 5:15PMvideocam

Elle Fanning (right) and Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas in a still from Sentimental Value. The two actresses, along with the other two leads, Stellan Skarsgard and Renate Reinsve, have received Academy Award nominations for their roles in Joachim Trier’s Norwegian family drama.

Sex and relationships

Who is Lily Allen’s new boyfriend, Jonah Freud?

Jonah comes from an influential family indeed: his mother was once married to Princess Diana’s brother, Charles Spencer, and his father is an Oscar-winning producer.

3 Feb 2026 - 11:41AM

Norwegian royal scandal deepens as Crown Princess’ son arrested before trial

Marius Borg Hoiby, son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, faces 38 charges including rape, strangulation, knife threats, marijuana trafficking.

3 Feb 2026 - 12:49AM

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