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Netflix’s Asian Dating-Show Boom Is Getting Harder to Ignore — From Island Romance to Real-World Relationship Experiments

Asian dating shows are no longer a niche guilty pleasure. From glamorous Korean island romances to Japanese experiments that remove smartphones, these reality series are finding audiences far beyond their home countries — and Netflix is increasingly turning them into global streaming hits. Tatler Asia’s latest roundup highlights a growing collection of Asian dating shows on Netflix, including Single’s Inferno, Nineteen to Twenty, Better Late Than Single, The Boyfriend, Love Is Blind: Japan, Off

September 2, 2026

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Ji Ye-eun and Vata Are Getting Married: ‘Running Man’ Star to Tie the Knot in December

Two South Korean entertainment stars are taking their relationship to the next level. Actress and “Running Man” regular Ji Ye-eun and choreographer Vata are set to marry on Dec. 12, 2026, according to their respective agencies. The wedding date also falls on Vata’s birthday. From church friends to husband and wife The couple’s agencies announced the marriage on Sept. 2, saying Ji Ye-eun and Vata had decided to spend their lives together based on deep trust, love and mutual support. Vata’s ag

September 2, 2026

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Ariana Grande Says Goodbye to the Stage After Emotional Final Concert—But Her Next Move Could Change Everything

LONDON — Ariana Grande has officially closed the curtain on her “Eternal Sunshine Tour,” ending a 41-date comeback run with an emotional final performance at London’s O2 Arena on September 1. But the bigger story may be what happens after she leaves the stage. The pop superstar used her final concert to thank fans for standing by her throughout the tour, describing the experience as one of the most beautiful and extraordinary chapters of her life. “I’ll cherish this experience always,” Grande

September 2, 2026

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Newcastle Just Made Their Final Big Move — But This £51M Signing Could Change Everything at St. James’ Park

Newcastle United have completed the signing of Belgium international Matias Fernandez-Pardo from Lille, adding one of Europe’s most promising young attacking players to their squad in a major deadline-day move. The 21-year-old forward has signed a long-term contract with Newcastle and will wear the No. 20 shirt at St. James’ Park, becoming the club’s eighth first-team arrival of the summer transfer window. Newcastle officially confirmed the transfer on September 1, although the club did not dis

September 2, 2026

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Moussa Diaby Returns to Bayer Leverkusen Until 2031 — But His Homecoming Could Be About Much More Than Nostalgia

LEVERKUSEN, Germany — Moussa Diaby is officially back at Bayer Leverkusen, three years after leaving the Bundesliga — and his return could prove to be one of the most intriguing moves of the transfer window. The 27-year-old France international has completed a transfer from Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad and signed a contract with Leverkusen running until June 30, 2031, the German club confirmed on September 1. Diaby will also reclaim the No. 19 shirt he wore during his first spell at the Bay

September 2, 2026

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2026 RAMON MAGSAYSAY AWARD HONOURS 3 ASIAN LEADERS FOR EXTRAORDINARY SERVICE

MANILA — Three leaders from Singapore, Bangladesh and Myanmar have been named recipients of the 2026 Ramon Magsaysay Award, recognising their decades of service in diplomacy, humanitarian work and human rights. The three laureates are Singaporean diplomat Tommy Koh, Bangladeshi humanitarian Runa Khan and Myanmar human-rights advocate Bo Kyi. The Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation announced the recipients on August 31, coinciding with the 119th birth anniversary of former Philippine president Ramo

September 2, 2026

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TCL Sues Samsung Over ‘Mini LED’ TVs, Claiming the Screens Aren’t What Buyers Were Promised

LOS ANGELES — A major battle over one of the television industry's fastest-growing technologies has moved into the courtroom. TCL North America has sued Samsung Electronics America in a U.S. federal court, accusing the South Korean electronics giant of falsely advertising certain televisions as Mini LED models even though, according to TCL's lawsuit, the sets do not contain the technology's key components. The lawsuit, filed Aug. 31 in federal court in California, targets Samsung's M Model tel

September 2, 2026

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He Carried His Brother Up Batu Caves for Years. Now, Singaporean Caregiver Suresh Vanaz Faces a Life He Never Expected

SINGAPORE — For years, Suresh Vanaz Purushothaman carried his younger brother Gunaseelan through crowded streets, temples and even up the steep steps of Malaysia’s Batu Caves. He helped him eat, bathe, dress and get around. He brought him on holidays, entertained him and built a life around making sure his brother — who had cerebral palsy — could experience as much of the world as possible. Now, that lifelong routine has suddenly ended. Gunaseelan, 42, died on Aug. 29, leaving behind a brothe

September 2, 2026

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Qatar Says MotoGP and F1 Are Still ON—But One September Decision Could Change Everything

DOHA — Qatar is pressing ahead with preparations to host two major international motorsport events in November, with MotoGP and Formula 1 both still scheduled to race at Lusail International Circuit despite continuing uncertainty in the Middle East. Abdul Rahman bin Abdullatif Al Mannai, president of the Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF), said Tuesday that preparations for the 2026 MotoGP Qatar Grand Prix and Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix remain underway. “Everything is a go-ahead” for

September 2, 2026

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Bastien Tronchon Stuns the Vuelta in a Wild Stage 10 Finish—But What Happened to Visma?

ELCHE DE LA SIERRA, Spain — Bastien Tronchon produced one of the biggest surprises of the 2026 Vuelta a España on Tuesday, powering to a dramatic Stage 10 victory after a chaotic final kilometre turned an expected sprint into a frantic fight for the line. The 24-year-old Frenchman of Groupama-FDJ United edged Magnus Cort of Uno-X Mobility and Thibau Nys of Lidl-Trek in a tight finish at Elche de la Sierra, securing his first Grand Tour stage victory and the third professional win of his career.

September 2, 2026