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From 3 Awkward Friends to Millions of Streams: How Singapore’s Brb. Became a Global Pop Force

SINGAPORE — When three Singaporean musicians first decided to make music together in 2018, they were not setting out to become one of the country's most-streamed pop acts. They were simply friends and fellow musicians experimenting with a new sound. Eight years later, the trio known as Brb. has built a global following, released multiple EPs and an album, performed in countries across Asia and the United States — and even discovered that some fans were willing to make their connection to the b

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In the Age of AI, Laika Bets on Handmade Magic With Its Most Ambitious Film Yet, ‘Wildwood’

NEW YORK — As artificial intelligence continues to reshape Hollywood and digital tools can now generate entire worlds with a few clicks, one animation studio is taking a dramatically different path. Laika is building its next world by hand. The stop-motion studio behind Coraline, ParaNorman and Kubo and the Two Strings is preparing to release what it calls its most ambitious film yet: Wildwood, a sprawling fantasy adventure that took years of development and required hundreds of handcrafted pu

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‘Asking for Forgiveness?’ Man Caught on CCTV Allegedly Taking Temple Donations — Then Prays Before Leaving

SINGAPORE — A 77-year-old man is assisting police with investigations after he was allegedly caught on CCTV taking cash from a wishing bowl at a temple in Eunos — before clasping his hands and praying in front of the deity statue. The unusual incident, which was captured on surveillance cameras at Hoon Sian Keng Temple along Changi Road, has drawn attention in Singapore after footage of the man was shared online by the temple. The incident happened on Aug. 28 at around 1.30pm, according to rep

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From Sarawak Longhouses to Kuala Lumpur: Can Malaysia’s Ancient Tuak Become the Next Global Drink?

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — For generations, tuak was made in Sarawak homes and longhouses, poured during harvest festivals, family gatherings and important cultural celebrations. It did not need glossy packaging. It did not need a marketing campaign. And it certainly did not need to compete for shelf space in Malaysia's modern cities. Now, a new generation of Malaysian entrepreneurs wants to change that. Young brewers and business owners are taking tuak — Sarawak's traditional fermented rice

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Who Is Sun Qian? 6 C-Dramas You Need to Watch After ‘The Early Spring’ Takes Netflix by Storm

ENTERTAINMENT — Chinese actress Sun Qian is gaining fresh international attention following the release of The Early Spring, but Netflix viewers discovering her through the workplace romance may be surprised to learn that her career already spans family comedy, coming-of-age stories, urban drama, period romance and even sci-fi romantic comedy. From a rebellious younger sister to an ambitious advertising professional, Sun Qian has steadily built one of the more varied television catalogues among

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Katie Taylor Retires On Top After Croke Park Masterclass — But Her Final Win Was Bigger Than Another Undisputed Title

DUBLIN, Ireland — Katie Taylor did not stumble toward retirement. She walked away with practically everything a boxer could want: an undisputed championship, a near-perfect record, a roaring hometown crowd and one final performance in which there was virtually no argument over who had won. The 40-year-old Irish icon dismantled previously unbeaten French challenger Flora Pili across 10 rounds Saturday at Croke Park, winning by unanimous decision before one of the largest crowds ever assembled f

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Barbie Forteza Unleashes Her ‘Wildest’ Role Yet in ‘Saving Cherry’ — But the Bigger Test Has Nothing to Do With Her Acting

MANILA, Philippines — Barbie Forteza has spent years proving she can carry comedy, historical drama and emotionally demanding television roles. Now, “Saving Cherry” is asking her to do something slightly different: tear apart the screen image audiences already think they know. In Regal Entertainment’s new comedy-drama, Forteza plays Cherry Valdez, a conservative newlywed who carefully saved herself for marriage—only to discover on her wedding night that her husband, Jude, played by Khalil Ram

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Prince Harry Is Back in Britain After Saying It Was Too Dangerous — But the Security Battle He Lost Is Starting Again

LONDON — Six years after Prince Harry and Meghan walked away from frontline royal duties and built a new life in California, the Duke of Sussex is back in Britain with his wife and children. But one of the biggest arguments surrounding their departure never went away. Who should protect them — and who should pay for it? Harry, Meghan, seven-year-old Prince Archie and five-year-old Princess Lilibet returned to Britain on Aug. 26, landing at Birmingham Airport before beginning what is expected

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Nadine Lustre Teams Up With Apl.de.Ap for “Donuts” — But This Unexpected Music Collab Is Turning Heads

MANILA, Philippines — Nadine Lustre is kicking off another chapter in her music career with an unexpected international collaboration, joining forces with Filipino-American rapper and Black Eyed Peas founding member Apl.de.Ap for the new single “Donuts.” Released on September 4, 2026, the track pairs Lustre’s vocals and rap-driven delivery with Apl.de.Ap’s signature hip-hop presence, creating a fast-paced, genre-blending track that gives fans another glimpse of the actress-singer’s evolving mus

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Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Surpasses 10 Million Admissions in Korea — And Its Record-Breaking Run Isn’t Over Yet

SEOUL, South Korea — Christopher Nolan's epic blockbuster “The Odyssey” has officially crossed the 10-million-admission mark in South Korea, becoming the second film released in the country this year to reach the prestigious milestone — and the first foreign movie of 2026 to do so. The achievement cements The Odyssey as one of South Korea's biggest box-office success stories of the year and marks a remarkable comeback for the country's movie theaters, which have struggled in recent years agains

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