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‘RUNNING MAN’ STAR JI YE-EUN TO MARRY DANCER VATA THIS DECEMBER — BUT THEIR LOVE STORY HAS A SURPRISING TWIST

South Korean actress and “Running Man” star Ji Ye-eun is getting married to dancer and choreographer Vata, with the couple set to exchange vows on December 12, 2026, according to their agencies. Ji Ye-eun’s agency, CP Entertainment, confirmed the marriage news on September 2, saying the couple had decided to spend their lives together based on “deep trust.” Vata’s agency, A RA, likewise said the pair will begin a new chapter as husband and wife after promising to become each other’s most reliab

September 2, 2026

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Tommy Koh Retires From Singapore MFA After 55 Years — But His Next Chapter Is Already Underway

Veteran Singapore diplomat and international lawyer Professor Tommy Koh has officially retired from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) after 55 years of service, closing one of the longest and most influential diplomatic careers in Singapore’s history. But Koh’s departure is not a complete retirement. From Sept. 1, the 88-year-old has been based at the National University of Singapore’s Centre for International Law, where he remains involved in international law and policy work. From a 30-

September 2, 2026

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GEORGE CLOONEY SOUNDS THE ALARM: AI Could Make Truth Impossible to Prove—And Hollywood May Pay the Price

VENICE, Italy — George Clooney used the spotlight of the 2026 Venice Film Festival to deliver a warning that reaches far beyond Hollywood: as artificial intelligence becomes more powerful, society could face a future where people can no longer confidently tell what is real from what has been manufactured. The Oscar-winning actor, filmmaker and political activist made the remarks on Wednesday while in Venice to receive the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the 83rd Venice International Fil

September 2, 2026

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Manila International Book Fair 2026: The Philippines’ Biggest Book Gathering Returns With 165+ Exhibitors, Author Events and a New Reading Experience

MANILA, Philippines — September 2, 2026 — Book lovers, students, educators, writers and publishers are getting ready for one of the Philippines’ biggest annual literary gatherings as the Manila International Book Fair (MIBF) 2026 returns to the SMX Convention Center Manila from September 9 to 13. Now in its 47th edition, the five-day event will bring together more than 165 exhibitors, hundreds of titles and a packed programme of book launches, author signings, workshops, panels, storytelling se

September 2, 2026

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Tatler Philippines Turns 25: How a Magazine Helped Redefine Power, Culture and Influence in the Philippines

MANILA, Philippines — Twenty-five years after its Philippine edition first appeared, Tatler Philippines is looking back on a quarter-century of personalities, cultural shifts and changing definitions of influence — from traditional high society to a much broader generation of entrepreneurs, artists, athletes, innovators and social changemakers. The magazine launched its Philippine edition in September 2001, entering a country at the beginning of a new millennium when social status and influence

September 2, 2026

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Frank Rivera’s Ambon, Ulan, Baha Returns to the Metropolitan Theater — and Its 50-Year-Old Warning Feels Uncomfortably Current

MANILA, Philippines — Nearly five decades after Frank G. Rivera first created Ambon, Ulan, Baha, the award-winning Filipino ethno-pop-rock modern zarzuela is returning to the Metropolitan Theater with a message that feels strikingly relevant to a country repeatedly confronting floods, landslides, deforestation and climate-related disasters. The production will run September 26 and 27, 2026, marking a remarkable return to the same historic venue where the musical was staged in 1992 as the final

September 2, 2026

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Vincent Ng Takes on a New Role as Singapore’s First Mind Sports Federation President — While Still Leading MMA

SINGAPORE — Former actor and wushu champion Vincent Ng is entering a new chapter in Singapore sports leadership, becoming the first president of the newly launched Mind Sports Federation of Singapore (MSFS) while continuing to serve as founding president of the Mixed Martial Arts Association of Singapore (MMAAS). The appointment puts Ng at the centre of two very different sporting worlds — one built around physical combat and athletic performance, and another centred on strategy, concentration,

September 2, 2026

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NFL’S NEXT 50 MILLION FANS AREN’T IN AMERICA — The League Is Betting Big on the World, and 2026 Could Be the Turning Point

The NFL is no longer treating international growth as a side project. The league is preparing for what could become one of the biggest expansion efforts in its history, with NFL International chief Gerrit Meier saying the organization believes its next 50 million fans will come from outside the United States. And the NFL is already putting that strategy into action. The 2026 season features a record nine regular-season games outside the United States, spread across four continents, seven coun

September 2, 2026

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Tatler Reinvents Its Style Power List: “Asia’s Most Stylish” Becomes “Tatler Most Stylish” for 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Tatler is giving one of its best-known fashion franchises a major makeover. For 2026, “Asia’s Most Stylish” has been rebranded as “Tatler Most Stylish,” marking a shift away from conventional best-dressed lists and toward a broader definition of style built around identity, cultural heritage, personal conviction and self-expression. The change is more than a new name. Tatler says the refreshed platform is intended to position Asian style as a force that shapes global fash

September 2, 2026

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BTS’ Most Powerful Songs About Mental Health: 9 Tracks That Put Anxiety, Burnout and Self-Love Into Words

BTS has spent much of its career singing about ambition, heartbreak and success. But beneath the stadium performances and global fame is another recurring theme: what happens when the pressure becomes too much? A new Tatler Asia feature revisits nine BTS and member tracks that explore anxiety, burnout, isolation, self-doubt, depression, artistic exhaustion and the difficult journey toward self-acceptance. The selections stretch from the group’s early years to the Map of the Soul era, showing ho

September 2, 2026