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Fashion
Loewe unveils ‘Howl’s Moving Castle’ capsule collection
Spanish fashion house Loewe took to social media on Thursday to share photos of its upcoming “Howl’s Moving Castle” capsul...
Isa Peralta
Entertainment
BTS’ Jungkook becomes first Asian soloist to surpass 100M YouTube views for live performance
BTS’ Jungkook recently broke several records after a video of one of his live performances garnered over 100 million views on YouTube. The 2...
Music
‘She is our everything’: Kina Grannis seeks donor for her mother with rare bone marrow cancer
Japanese American YouTuber and singer-songwriter Kina Grannis is looking for a donor for her mother, who has a rare type of bone marrow canc...
Travel
Here are the places in Asia you need to visit in 2023, according to The New York Times
Several Asian locations have been included in The New York Times’ list of “52 Places to Go” for 2023. On Jan. 12, the Times released its ann...
Social Media
Man surprises his mom with luxurious Singapore Airlines Suites cabin upgrade in viral TikTok
An Indonesian man went viral this month for upgrading his mother’s business class seat to a Singapore Airlines Suites cabin. On Jan. 5, TikT...
‘Invincible’: Mark and Allen the Alien reunite in Season 2 first look
Before you read: ‘Invincible’: Steven Yeun returns to the recording booth for Season 2 of the adult superhero show ...
James Wan’s ‘M3GAN’ sequel gets official release date
An official release date for the sequel of James Wan’s hit film “M3GAN” has recently been announced. “M3GAN 2.0” will hit cinemas on Jan. 17...
Singapore
Food delivery driver goes viral for delivering his girlfriend’s order
A food delivery driver from Singapore has gone viral for delivering his girlfriend’s order. On Jan. 12, TikTok user Khaii (@kha1zuran) poste...
Food
Domino’s Japan releases limited-time bacon milkshake to dip your pizza in
Domino’s Japan is now offering a special limited-time bacon milkshake. The new treat, which will be available until March 5, features ...
Indonesia
Lion dance set to ‘See Tình,’ ‘Pink Venom’ goes viral on TikTok
A video of lion dance performers grooving to non-traditional tracks has gone viral. TikTok user @miegemezzzzz posted the minute-and-a-half-l...
Apparel
‘Yu-Gi-Oh!’ and Adidas team up to release Yami Yugi-inspired sneakers
“Yu-Gi-Oh!” fans can take their love for the Japanese manga and anime series to the next level with a special pair of shoes from Adidas. The...
China
China to screen Marvel movies for first time since 2019’s ‘Avengers: Endgame’
Before you read: ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ set to lose millions in potential revenue as China release prospects dim Simu Liu touts Weibo mess...
KFC Thailand draws backlash over fried chicken incense sticks for Lunar New Year
KFC Thailand recently stirred controversy after posting on social media about its fried chicken incense sticks for Lunar New Year. Last week...
Sandra Oh’s Netflix series ‘The Chair’ cancelled, according to co-creator
Before you read: Sandra Oh indicates ‘The Chair’ has been canceled by Netflix after one season: ‘I am sad that it’s over’ ...
Miss Universe Thailand wears gown made of soda can pull tabs in tribute to her garbage collector parents
Before you read: Woman dubbed ‘Miss Garbage’ wins Miss Universe Thailand 2022 ...
New teaser trailer drops for ‘Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies’
Paramount Plus has released a brand new teaser trailer for its upcoming musical rom-com TV series “Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies.” On Frid...
BLACKPINK set to make history as Coachella’s first K-pop headlining act
Coachella has recently announced its 2023 lineup and its three headlining acts, with one of them being K-pop girl group BLACKPINK. On Wednes...
New trailer drops for ‘How I Met Your Father’ Season 2
Hulu has released the Season 2 trailer for its Emmy Award-winning series “How I Met Your Father,” which features former Disney Channel star ...
‘My Bae won a Golden Globe’: Jamie Lee Curtis goes viral for cheering on Michelle Yeoh
Before you read: Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan win Golden Globes for ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once,’ ‘...
Video: Family gives grandmother red-carpet treatment at Singapore airport reunion
A now-viral Facebook video shows a family who literally rolled out a red carpet for a senior relative at an airport. On Sunday, 8world News ...
Japan
‘We’ve never had sashimi this fresh’: Viral TikTok video shows ikizukuri fish still twitching in Japan
A TikTok video has gone viral for showing a plate of twitching sashimi in Japan. On Saturday, Singaporean actor, host and TikTok user Xenia ...
‘You’ Season 4 Part 1 trailer released by Netflix
Netflix has released the official trailer for the highly anticipated fourth season of “You.” The psychological thriller TV series, which is ...
These are the best games of 2022, according to Steam Awards voters
Winners of the Steam Awards 2022, which were determined via community vote, have been announced. On Tuesday, Valve Corporation shared the wi...
Shake Shack Hong Kong to release limited-time Lunar New Year ‘Hot Honey Menu’
Shake Shack Hong Kong is setting the bar high with its special “Hot Honey Menu” for the Lunar New Year. On Thursday, Hypefoods p...
Netflix releases official trailer for sci-fi film ‘Jung_E’ by Yeon Sang-ho of ‘Hellbound,’ ‘Train To Busan’
Netflix has released the official trailer for South Korean filmmaker Yeon Sang-ho’s latest project, “Jung_E,” showing a more in-depth look a...
Culture
The video games that most need anime adaptations, according to Japanese gamers
Japanese gamers have voted for the video game titles that they think deserve anime adaptations. In a recent poll conducted by Japanese websi...
Bruce Lee joins ‘PUBG Mobile’ for a limited-time ‘Martial Showdown’
“PUBG Mobile” has announced that its Version 2.4 update, which includes a collaboration with The Bruce Lee Family Company, will be available...
Epic 5-minute trailer drops for Philippines’ live-action series ‘Voltes V: Legacy’
GMA Network recently released the first trailer for the upcoming Filipino live-action series “Voltes V: Legacy.” On Sunday, the Filipino TV ...
Simu Liu praises ‘Barbie’ movie as inclusive, diverse
Before you read: New ‘Barbie’ teaser trailer spoofs ‘2001: A Space Odyssey,’ features a dancing Simu Liu Simu Liu revealed to play 1 of 3 ve...
Converse and Nissin team up to release Cup Noodles-inspired sneakers
Converse is set to release Cup Noodles-inspired sneakers in collaboration with Japanese food company Nissin Foods. Sneakerheads will have th...
Art
Make a splash by recreating Hokusai’s ‘The Great Wave’ with Legos
Fans of Katsushika Hokusai’s “The Great Wave off Kanagawa” can now own a copy of the beloved woodblock print – in Lego form. On Thursday, L...
Singaporean couple go viral after boyfriend surprises girlfriend with Paris trip
A video of a Singaporean boyfriend surprising his girlfriend with a trip to Paris has recently gone viral. On Dec. 28, 2022, the couple post...
Shiba Inu behind ‘Doge’ meme makes surprising recovery, owner announces
Before you read: Shiba Inu behind ‘Doge’ meme, cryptocurrency diagnosed with cancer Kabosu, the Shiba Inu behind the viral “Doge” meme and p...
New trailer drops for M. Night Shyamalan horror film ‘Knock at the Cabin’
Before you read: First trailer released for new M. Night Shyamalan horror film ‘Knock at the Cabin’ A new trailer for M. Night Shyamalan’s h...
Watch: Singaporean couple conjure up lavish Harry Potter-themed wedding
A Singaporean woman finally got the Harry Potter-themed wedding of her dreams after 20 years of waiting. On Friday, Angeline Tan, 30, posted...
H.E.R. discusses Filipino elements in ‘Beauty and the Beast’ anniversary special
Before you read: H.E.R. set to play Belle in new ABC special celebrating 30-year anniversary of ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Photo preview: H.E.R....