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Gilas Takes 11-Man PBA Core to Asian Games — But One Open Roster Spot Could Change Everything

MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas is heading into its Asian Games title defense with an almost entirely rebuilt cast, an 11-man PBA core and one potentially game-changing question still hanging over the roster: Will Justin Brownlee be healthy enough to join them in Japan? Head coach Tim Cone has brought Robert Bolick, RJ Abarrientos, Sedrick Barefield, Adrian Nocum, Jerrick Ahanmisi, Don Trollano, Zavier Lucero, Justin Arana, Justine Baltazar, Brandon Bates and Brandon Ganuelas-Rosser into

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NBA Drops the Hammer on Clippers: 5 First-Round Picks Gone, $30M Fine and Steve Ballmer Suspended

The Los Angeles Clippers have been hit with one of the most devastating punishments in modern NBA history. After a nearly year-long investigation into alleged salary-cap circumvention involving Kawhi Leonard, the NBA has stripped the Clippers of five future first-round draft picks, fined the organization US$30 million, and suspended owner Steve Ballmer for one year. Leonard himself was fined $700,000.  The punishment could affect the Clippers for years—not because of the money, but because th

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Taiwanese Actress Tsai Yi-chen Apologises After Japan Temple Scandal — The National Treasure At The Center Of The Case Is Over 1,200 Years Old

Taiwanese actress and host Tsai Yi-chen, also known by her former stage name Wuxiong (Five Bear), has publicly apologised after being arrested in Japan over an incident involving a national treasure at the historic Yakushiji Temple in Nara. The 39-year-old said she had been released on the evening of Sept. 2 after completing the relevant investigative procedures in Japan. Japanese media reported that she was issued a 500,000-yen fine after being formally processed over the incident. She has sin

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BLACKPINK’s Solo Era Is Heating Up: Jennie, Lisa and Jisoo Drop New Music—And Rosé Could Be Next

SEOUL — September 4, 2026 — BLACKPINK may have just marked its 10th anniversary, but the members are showing that their individual careers are far from slowing down. In fact, the group’s solo era has entered another explosive phase: Jennie has released “Fallen Angel,” Lisa has unveiled “SaWaDiKa,” and Jisoo has now dropped “Click” — with all three releases arriving within days of one another. The timing is particularly striking for BLINKs. BLACKPINK celebrated its 10th debut anniversary on Aug

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From Scene-Stealers to Leading Ladies: 6 K-Drama Actresses Who Finally Got Their Main-Character Moment

SEOUL — September 4, 2026 — Some K-drama actresses do not become stars overnight. They spend years appearing as best friends, rivals, colleagues, supporting characters or scene-stealing members of an ensemble—until one role finally puts the entire story on their shoulders. That is the career arc highlighted by Tatler Asia in its latest roundup of six K-drama actresses who have moved from memorable supporting work into much more prominent leading roles. And there is an important distinction: no

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From Idol to K-Drama Scene-Stealer: 15 Lee Jun-young Dramas That Show His Incredible Range

The former U-KISS member has steadily transformed his career from K-pop performer to one of the more versatile actors in the Korean drama scene, moving between romance, comedy, psychological thrillers, corporate revenge stories and emotionally heavy character dramas. And in 2026, his profile has climbed another level. With Reborn Rookie and the newly released Four Hands, Two Sonatas, Jun-young is showing audiences that he is no longer simply an "idol-turned-actor." He is increasingly becoming

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Yoona Is Coming To Singapore — But What’s Waiting For Fans At ION Orchard On Sept. 11?

Singapore is about to get another dose of Girls' Generation star power. Yoona, the singer-actress and member of K-pop powerhouse Girls' Generation, will make a special appearance at Sulwhasoo’s immersive pop-up at ION Orchard on Sept. 11, 2026. According to Channel NewsAsia, Yoona is scheduled to appear at the Level 1 Atrium from 4:45pm, giving fans a chance to see the Korean star during the luxury beauty brand’s major anniversary celebration. The Sulwhasoo pop-up will run from Sept. 10 to Se

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6 Books About Resilience That Go Beyond the “Just Stay Strong” Advice

From grief and addiction to trauma, mental health and finding purpose, these memoirs offer a more honest look at what it means to survive difficult times MANILA, Philippines — Resilience is often reduced to a simple message: stay strong, keep going and bounce back. But real life rarely works that neatly. Recovery from grief, trauma, addiction or a mental-health crisis can be uneven. Some days bring progress; others can feel like setbacks. The American Psychological Association describes resil

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Miss Grand International 2026 Abruptly Changes Course—Here’s What’s Waiting in Thailand

The road to the Miss Grand International 2026 crown has taken an unexpected turn, with Thailand now set to host the remaining activities of the competition after the organization pulled out of India. The Miss Grand International (MGI) organization announced the host-country change on September 3, saying the remaining events would be transferred to Thailand following what it described as the failure to meet agreed contractual standards in India. MGI said the host arrangement required five-star

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Venice Film Festival 2026 Red Carpet Turns Heads as Stars Rewrite the Rules of Black-Tie Glamour

VENICE, Italy — The 2026 Venice Film Festival has barely begun, but its red carpet is already delivering one of the season’s biggest fashion conversations. Instead of simply following traditional black-tie rules, some of Hollywood’s biggest names are using the opening-night carpet to bend, reinterpret and occasionally ignore the old dress code—with sculpted gowns, unexpected tailoring, dramatic accessories and even more relaxed footwear making a statement. The 83rd Venice International Film Fe

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