Entertainment

Hong Kong Jockey Club Hits Record HK$331.7 Billion Turnover — Then Delays Its Big Mainland Racing Debut

HONG KONG — The Hong Kong Jockey Club is celebrating a record financial year, a dramatic surge in racing tourism and stronger betting activity. But behind the headline numbers is a major setback: the planned launch of regular racing at its Conghua Racecourse in Guangzhou has been postponed. At its annual general meeting on September 2, the Club reported HK$331.7 billion in total wagering and lottery turnover for FY2025/26, up 3.6% from the previous financial year. It also contributed HK$39.3 bi

September 2, 2026

Entertainment

Hajie Alejandro, Lenie Aycardo Welcome Baby Mateo — But Team HaNie’s Journey to a Family of Four Goes Far Beyond the Delivery Room

MANILA, Philippines — From viral makeup transformations to marriage and now raising two young boys, content creators Hajie Alejandro and Lenie Aycardo have reached another major milestone after welcoming their second child, Mateo Alejandro. Hajie announced the arrival of their newest family member through social media, sharing photos from Lenie’s delivery and introducing Mateo to followers who have watched the couple’s relationship and family journey unfold online. The birth officially turns t

September 2, 2026

China

C-Dramas Aren’t Replacing K-Dramas — They’re Rewriting the Asian Drama Playbook

For years, K-dramas were the gold standard of Asian television exports. From Winter Sonata and Descendants of the Sun to Goblin and Crash Landing on You, Korean dramas helped turn television into a global cultural phenomenon. Their influence reached far beyond entertainment, shaping international interest in Korean fashion, beauty, food, tourism and even the Korean language. But there is a new development in the Asian drama landscape. C-dramas are no longer simply following the K-drama formul

September 2, 2026

Entertainment

TIGER WOODS’ DRIVING BAN: Golf Legend Escapes DUI Charge but Faces 5-Year License Suspension — What Happens Next?

STUART, Florida — Tiger Woods’ latest legal battle has come to an end with a dramatic change of plea — and a five-year suspension of his driver’s license. The 50-year-old golf superstar appeared in a Martin County courtroom on Wednesday and accepted a plea agreement that reduced the original DUI-related case stemming from a March rollover crash near his home in Jupiter Island, Florida. Woods originally pleaded not guilty to charges that included driving under the influence with property damage

September 2, 2026

Entertainment

Liza Soberano, Manny Jacinto Bring ‘Forgotten Island’ to Hollywood — But the Film’s Most Personal Detail Is the One Filipinos Will Feel

WEST HOLLYWOOD, California — Forgotten Island is moving closer to its theatrical debut, but DreamWorks Animation’s latest Hollywood screening made clear that the movie is being positioned as more than another colorful family adventure. For Filipino audiences, it could become one of the most culturally specific animated films ever released by a major Hollywood studio. Liza Soberano and Manny Jacinto joined writer-directors Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado at a special Forgotten Island screening

September 2, 2026

Entertainment

The K-Drama Ghosts That Will Break Your Heart: From Spooky in Love to Goblin

Not every K-drama ghost is there to scare you. Some are searching for justice. Others are holding on to unfinished love, protecting family members or waiting for one final chance to say goodbye. And that is exactly why some of Korea’s most memorable supernatural dramas can be far more emotional than frightening. Tatler Asia’s latest roundup revisits a collection of heartbreaking ghost characters—from the new 2026 fantasy romance Spooky in Love and supernatural legal drama Phantom Lawyer to tea

September 2, 2026

Entertainment

Taylor Sheridan’s TV Empire Has Gone Far Beyond Yellowstone — Here Are the Modern Westerns and Crime Dramas Worth Watching

Taylor Sheridan has turned the modern American West into one of television’s most recognizable storytelling worlds. What began with Yellowstone in 2018 has grown into a sprawling collection of ranch dramas, historical Westerns, crime thrillers, prison stories, oil-industry dramas and espionage series. By 2026, Sheridan’s television slate has expanded again with Dutton Ranch and Marshals, while The Madison adds another, more family-focused take on his signature Montana setting. But calling ever

September 2, 2026

Entertainment

“Live Lighter” in the Philippines: Doctors Say Weight Management Is More Than a Number on the Scale

The conversation around weight management in the Philippines is shifting—from quick fixes and judgments about willpower toward long-term health, medical guidance and a more individualized approach. That was the central message of “Live Lighter,” a Tatler House Dialogues event held in partnership with Novo Nordisk, where three medical experts discussed obesity, healthy living and the growing complexity of weight-management advice. The discussion comes as obesity becomes an increasingly importan

September 2, 2026

Entertainment

Everton Sold Four Players on Deadline Day — Then the £40M Balogun Deal Collapsed. Now Fans Want Answers

Everton’s summer transfer window has triggered a supporter backlash after a dramatic deadline day saw four players leave, only two arrive and a proposed £40 million move for Folarin Balogun collapse at the final hurdle. Now the club’s recruitment strategy — and the people responsible for it — are under growing scrutiny. LIVERPOOL — Everton entered the summer promising progress. They have emerged from the transfer window facing a very different conversation: how did a club supposedly building a

September 2, 2026

Entertainment

Marco Gallo, L.A. Aguinaldo Put Their Love Lives in Best Friends’ Hands in New Dating Show ‘Wingman’

MANILA — Filipino personalities Marco Gallo and L.A. Aguinaldo are taking a very public shot at romance, but there is a catch: on their new reality show, the people helping steer their love lives may have almost as much influence as the singles themselves. Gallo and Aguinaldo are among eight singles from around Southeast Asia joining “Wingman,” Mediacorp’s new digital-first reality dating series, which premieres on September 10, 2026. Unlike the usual dating-show setup, every contestant enters

September 2, 2026