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Jo Woo-jin in a still from Gangnam B-Side. Photo: Disney+

Korean drama reviews

Review | Gangnam B-Side: K-drama crime thriller descends into a gore fest

Ji Chang-wook’s Seoul pimp and Bibi’s escort fail to surprise us in this drama with gratuitous violence inflicted on badly-drawn characters.

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Meet Prince Harry’s pal James Haskell, who called the royals ‘dysfunctional’

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Where is the Icelandic ‘Queen of Experimental Pop’ Björk in 2024?

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Chinese-born buyer of US$6.2 million banana art eats it in Hong Kong

Cryptocurrency entrepreneur Justin Sun praises artist for creating Comedian artwork, before downing it on live stream at The Peninsula hotel.

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Chinese-born cryptocurrency founder Justin Sun eats a banana artwork, composed of a fresh banana stuck to a wall with duct tape, in Hong Kong on November 29, 2024, a week after buying the provocative work of conceptual art at a New York auction for US$6.2 million. Photo: AFP

6 new Korean drama series to watch in December 2024, including Squid Game 2

Squid Game returns for season 2 with Lee Jung-jae and Wi Ha-joon, Park Bo-young leads a supernatural mystery on Disney+, and more.

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European cinema

Robbie Williams on why Better Man film is a ‘healing process’, new music

The singer reflects on why sharing his story came easy, his hopes for the film and how Better Man will affect the roll-out of his new music.

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American cinema

Beatles ’64 offers a fly-on-the-wall look as the band breaks the US

Martin Scorsese’s Beatles documentary gets up close and personal with the band and documents their first visit to the United States.

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New documentary Beatles ‘64, produced by Martin Scorsese, is centred on the band’s first visit to the United States and their famous appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show. Photo: TNS

5 stand-out St Vincent performances for the uninitiated

From twinning with Dua Lipa to her stripped-down NPR Tiny Desk set, these 5 performances will prepare you for St Vincent at Clockenflap in Hong Kong.

29 Nov 2024 - 7:15AMvideocam

Who is JonBenét Ramsey’s brother Burke, who was 9 when his sister was murdered?

Burke Ramsey is a software engineer who stays out of the public eye – but he sued CBS in 2016 for US$750 million for alleging that he may have been responsible for his beauty queen sister’s slaying.

29 Nov 2024 - 6:00AMvideocam

American cinema

Why US sci-fi film Transcendence, starring Johnny Depp, fell flat in China

Despite a cast that included Depp, Morgan Freeman, Cillian Murphy and Rebecca Hall, sci-fi film pitched at China tanked at the box office.

29 Nov 2024 - 4:15AMvideocam

Johnny Depp in a still from Transcendence, the Hollywood sci-fi film that failed to excite audiences in China. Photo: Golden Scene

Who is Vanderpump Rules star Tom Sandoval’s girlfriend Victoria Lee Robinson?

The pair had known each other ‘for a super long time’ before they started dating and only went public with their relationship in February – now they’re getting ready to move in together.

29 Nov 2024 - 4:00AM

Meet Tom Sandoval’s girlfriend Victoria Lee Robinson, who dated Leonardo DiCaprio, and got together with the Vanderpump Rules star after his break-up with Ariana Madix and affair with Raquel Leviss. Photo: @tomsandoval1/Instagram

Korean drama reviews

When the Phone Rings: Yoo Yeon-seok, Chae Soo-bin in ludicrous K-drama

This story, which follows a selective mute (played by Chae Soo-bin) and her public speaker husband (Yoo Yeon-seok), lacks substance.

28 Nov 2024 - 7:15PMvideocam

Meet Fred Hechinger, who plays Gladiator II’s ‘unhinged’ Emperor Caracalla

New York-born Hechinger comes from a family of creatives and was a young journalist – then caught the acting bug. His role as surly teen Quinn Mossbacher in The White Lotus came in 2021.

28 Nov 2024 - 7:00PM

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry

Who is Samantha Markle, estranged half-sister of Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex?

Samantha has been a critic of her royal sibling and recently lost a defamation case against her; she suffers from multiple sclerosis, has been married at least twice and has three children.

28 Nov 2024 - 7:00PM

Meet Samantha Markle: she shares a father with Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, and changed her name to Markle when Prince Harry entered the picture – but what’s her beef with her half-sister? Photos: @kembricistan/Instagram; @SamanthaMarkle/X

Celebrity Families

Meet Charlotte Lawrence, singer-songwriter, model and Bad Monkey actress

Having said she wouldn’t follow in her TV industry parents’ footsteps, Lawrence changed her mind for Bad Monkey. She was recently front row at New York Fashion Week, and briefly dated Charlie Puth.

28 Nov 2024 - 7:00PM

Meet Charlotte Lawrence: the Bad Monkey actress began writing songs at age 12 and has credits on soundtracks including Margot Robbie’s Birds of Prey. Photos: @charlotteslawrence/Instagram

Possible scandal averted, Pam Bondi is now Trump’s pick for US attorney general

Another controversial figure, Bondi supported Florida’s same-sex marriage ban and was accused of soliciting US$25,000 from Trump in exchange for not bringing fraud charges against Trump University.

28 Nov 2024 - 7:00PM

Meet DJ Hed, the outspoken SiriusXM radio host who supports Los Angeles artists

DJ Hed rose from humble beginnings to become a major player on LA’s music scene; he’s worked with industry big shots and he contributed to Home Grown Radio and iHeartRadio before joining SiriusXM.

28 Nov 2024 - 6:00PM

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Designer Sami Hayek, adored by famous sister Salma, is a talent in his own right

He might not be in the movies, but Salma Hayek’s younger brother Sami is in demand as an artist, Mexico City museum ambassador, and designer of everything from tableware to jet interiors.

28 Nov 2024 - 6:00PM

Meet Sami Hayek: the kid brother of actress Salma Hayek is an interior designer and artist whose exhibitions attract A-listers – from Demi Moore and Sofía Vergara to Anthony Hopkins. Photo: @salmahayek/Instagram

‘Society is sick’: Singapore actor calls out online hate after knife attack

A man allegedly slashed Lian three times across his face at a shopping centre last week.

28 Nov 2024 - 3:14PM

Asian cinema: Chinese films

Review | Fresh Off Markham, second-rate comedy about Chinese immigrant experience

Despite interesting cultural observations in the first third, this comedy thriller is let down by poor writing and very stilted performances.

28 Nov 2024 - 9:45AMvideocam

English Premier League

Meet Coleen Rooney, the WAG now more famous than her footballer husband

From navigating the death of her beloved sister Rosie, to Wayne Rooney’s cheating scandals and the highly publicised ‘Wagatha Christie’ trial, Coleen Rooney has endured more public pain than most.

28 Nov 2024 - 6:00AM

Meet Coleen Rooney, the WAG more famous than her husband: the 38-year-old I’m a Celebrity … Get Me Out of Here contestant began dating Wayne Rooney at 16. Photo: @coleen_rooney/Instagram

Who is Wicked actor Jonathan Bailey’s rumoured boyfriend James Ellis?

While neither has officially confirmed the relationship, Bailey has stated that he’s dating ‘a lovely man’ and the two have been spotted looking cosy on multiple outings in London.

28 Nov 2024 - 5:00AMvideocam

Wicked and Bridgerton actor Jonathan Bailey keeps his personal life private, but since 2019, he’s been rumoured to be dating media exec James Ellis. Photo: Getty Images

Korean drama reviews

Love Your Enemy, engaging romcom K-drama with Ju Ji-hoon, Jung Yu-mi

A man and woman from two feuding families are reunited after 18 years in this romcom set around a high school.

27 Nov 2024 - 7:15PMvideocam

Who is Donald Trump’s loyal aide, Natalie Harp – who wants to ‘bring him joy’?

Donald Trump has an admirer – and it’s one of his most trusted aides, who he reportedly calls ‘sweetie’ and treats as if she were his daughter … here’s what we know about Natalie Harp.

27 Nov 2024 - 7:00PM

Who is Ed Sheeran’s cousin Jethro, and what’s his beef with the ‘Perfect’ singer?

Jethro Sheeran is a rapper who used to collaborate with his famous cousin, but their relationship appears to have soured since the ‘Perfect’ singer’s label, Warner Music, threatened legal action.

27 Nov 2024 - 6:00PM

Meet Ed Sheeran’s cousin Jethro: the musician known as Alonestar has worked with Snoop Dogg and Tupac Shakur, and modelled for Calvin Klein and Prada – but what’s his beef with Ed? Photos: @alonestarsheeran/Instagram; AP

Who is Britney Spears’ ex Sam Asghari’s rumoured new girlfriend?

Asghari has a new woman in his life after Spears – and fans think she’s the spitting image of his pop star ex … here’s what we know about Brooke Irvine.

27 Nov 2024 - 6:00PM

Britney Spears’ ex husband Sam Asghari appears to be dating former cheerleader Brooke Irvine. Photos: @samasghari/Instagram; Brooke Irvine/LinkedIn

TV shows and streaming video

Who is Dawn Olivieri, the actress who portrayed Sarah Atwood in Yellowstone?

Following the shocking, midseason death of Kevin Costner’s lead character in Yellowstone, fans of the Western drama had to contend with the violent murder of Sarah Atwood, played by Dawn Olivieri.

27 Nov 2024 - 11:42AM

Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

Review | An Abandoned Team, feel-good dog rescue drama led by Lawrence Cheng

Get ready for a corny but wholesome story about a cantankerous old man whose bond with a dog opens a door to more new connections.

27 Nov 2024 - 11:18AMvideocam

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