Entertainment

Miley Cyrus Mourns ‘Aunt Dolly’ as America Lowers Its Flags for Country Music Legend

Global tributes continue to pour in for Dolly Parton as her extraordinary legacy in music, film and philanthropy brings together generations of fans and some of the world's biggest stars. The world is mourning the loss of Dolly Parton, but for Miley Cyrus, the grief is deeply personal. The Grammy-winning singer paid an emotional tribute to her godmother and lifelong mentor following Parton's death at the age of 80, describing the country music icon not just as a global superstar but as someone

August 27, 2026

Entertainment

Niño Muhlach, Lisensya Sinuspinde ng 90 Araw Matapos ang Antipolo Crash; LTO Probe Nagpapatuloy

MANILA, Philippines — Sinuspinde ng Land Transportation Office (LTO) nang 90 araw ang driver’s license ng beteranong aktor na si Niño Muhlach habang nagpapatuloy ang imbestigasyon sa vehicular accident na kinasangkutan niya sa Antipolo City, Rizal. Bukod sa 90-day preventive suspension, naglabas din ang LTO ng Show Cause Order (SCO) laban kay Muhlach at inilagay sa alarm status ang sasakyang sangkot sa insidente, ayon sa mga ulat ng iba't ibang news outlet. Batay sa imbestigasyon ng LTO at ula

August 27, 2026

Entertainment

Tim Curry Dies at 80: ‘Rocky Horror’ and ‘It’ Star Leaves Behind an Unforgettable Legacy

Tim Curry, the British actor whose unforgettable performances as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Pennywise in It made him a pop-culture icon, has died at 80. Curry died peacefully at his home in Los Angeles on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, according to his longtime manager and friend, Marcia Hurwitz. His representative confirmed the news to PEOPLE, while several major news organizations subsequently reported his death. A cause of death has not been publicly disclosed. The n

August 27, 2026

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Yayoi Kusama Dies at 97: Japanese Art Icon Behind Polka Dots and Infinity Rooms Leaves a Global Legacy

TOKYO — Yayoi Kusama, the legendary Japanese avant-garde artist whose hypnotic polka dots, giant pumpkins and Infinity Mirror Rooms transformed contemporary art and became global cultural phenomena, has died at the age of 97. Kusama died at a hospital in Tokyo on August 14, 2026, according to an official statement released Thursday, August 27, by the Yayoi Kusama Museum and Yayoi Kusama Foundation. The Straits Times, citing the foundation, reported that the cause of death was multiple organ fa

August 27, 2026

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Bruno Mars Singapore Concert 2027: Four National Stadium Shows Announced for The Romantic Tour

Singapore is getting another major stadium takeover — and this time, Bruno Mars is coming back for four nights. The Grammy-winning superstar will bring The Romantic Tour to Singapore's National Stadium on April 13, 14, 17 and 18, 2027, marking his first concerts in the city-state since his three-night National Stadium run in 2024. The shows are scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. But Mars won't be arriving alone. Anderson .Paak Is Joining Bruno Mars — And Silk Sonic Is Part of the Show Longtime co

August 27, 2026

Business

Google DeepMind Hires Barret Zoph as AI Talent War Intensifies — And His Career Has Come Full Circle

Google DeepMind is bringing veteran artificial intelligence researcher Barret Zoph back into the Google fold, adding another twist to one of the most closely watched talent battles in the global AI industry. Zoph, a co-founder and former chief technology officer of Mira Murati’s Thinking Machines Lab, said he is joining Google DeepMind as vice president of research, according to Reuters. The appointment puts him inside Alphabet’s flagship AI organization at a moment when Google is reshaping Dee

August 27, 2026

Entertainment

Singapore Family Rescues Chick Trapped in Marine Terrace HDB Drain, Reunites It With Mother Hen

A desperate cry from beneath an HDB block turned an ordinary Sunday outing into an unexpected wildlife rescue in Singapore. SINGAPORE — What began as a routine trip out to buy food became a heartwarming rescue mission for a Marine Terrace family after they discovered a tiny chick trapped inside a drain beneath an HDB block. The incident happened on Sunday, August 23, at around 4pm in the Marine Terrace area on Singapore's east coast. Connie Tay and her daughter had initially heard chicks call

August 27, 2026

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Springboks Under Pressure: Cobus Reinach Reveals What South Africa Must Fix Before All Blacks Rematch

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — The Springboks know exactly where their problems began. The question now is whether they can fix them before the All Blacks strike again. South African scrumhalf Cobus Reinach says the Springboks must find a way to handle New Zealand's relentless pressure at the breakdown and deliver quicker ball if they are to bounce back in Saturday's second Test in Cape Town. The warning comes after the All Blacks delivered a statement 33-16 victory at Ellis Park, taking the early

August 26, 2026

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Fake Results, Real SEA Games Slots: Former Singapore Coach Admits Role in Finswimming Selection Scandal

SINGAPORE — A sports scandal that shook Singapore's finswimming community has taken a dramatic turn after a former coach admitted his role in a conspiracy to falsify competition results—results that ultimately helped secure SEA Games places for athletes who otherwise would not have been selected. Muhammad Faiz Suhaimi, a former team manager and coach with the Singapore Underwater Federation (SUF), pleaded guilty on August 26 to one count of conspiring to create a false electronic record to comm

August 26, 2026

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Taiwanese Actress Tsai Yi-chen Arrested in Japan Over Alleged Temple Incident—But What Happened to a National Treasure?

Taiwanese actress and TV personality Tsai Yi-chen, known to many fans as Wu Xiong from the popular drama KO One, has been arrested in Japan after allegedly pouring liquid onto a centuries-old national treasure at a historic Buddhist temple in Nara. The case has now drawn attention across Asia—and authorities are reportedly investigating whether similar incidents occurred elsewhere. The arrest involves one of Japan's most culturally significant religious sites and a stone monument known as the B

August 26, 2026