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Lee Jun-young mistakenly (left) took the stage when Lee Jun-hyuk’s (video) name was announced — but all ended on a light-hearted note. — Screengrab from X

Showbiz / 13 m ago

Lee Jun-young’s Blue Dragon award mix-up ends in laughs, a hug and a dinner invite from Lee Jun-hyuk (VIDEO)

The F4 star responded to backlash during a livestream over promoting products linked to Barbie Hsu’s ex-husband, defending his choice and addressing critics directly. — Picture via Facebook

Showbiz / 1 h ago

Ken Chu gets candid on F4 reunion, Barbie Hsu’s death and selling her ex’s products

Britney Spears sparked confusion online after claiming she’d adopted a baby girl named Lennon London Spears — but sources say it was all just a joke. — AFP pic

Showbiz / 2 h ago

Britney Spears baffles fans with ‘adoption’ post — but it was just a joke, sources say

Festival-goers gather before the burnt main stage during its dismantling, as they attend the first day of the Tomorrowland electronic music festival, in Boom, northern Belgium, July 18, 2025. — AFP pic

Showbiz / 2 h ago

Fire guts main stage but Belgium’s Tomorrowland electronic music festival opens as planned

Moglai Bap and Mo Chara of Kneecap perform at the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm in Pilton, Somerset, June 28, 2025. — Reuters pic

Showbiz / 3 h ago

UK police end Kneecap Glastonbury inquiry citing ‘insufficient evidence’

Downton Abbey fans will be able to bid on props, costumes and other items from the hit TV show and movies, with the announcement Thursday of a farewell auction and showcase starting next month. — AFP pic

Showbiz / 15 h ago

Here’s your chance to own a piece of ‘Downton Abbey’: Iconic costumes, props go under the hammer ahead of the grand finale

Blackpink’s Jisoo takes aim as ‘Lee Ji-hye’ in ‘Omniscient Reader’, trading swords for sniper fire in the controversial live-action adaptation. — Screengrab from YouTube

Showbiz / 18 h ago

Director defends Blackpink star Jisoo’s sniper role in ‘Omniscient Reader’ amid fan controversy (VIDEO)

The rock band’s long-awaited comeback has crumbled into duelling lawsuits, emotional accusations, and a cancelled tour. — Screenshot from Instagram/ettylaupharrell

Showbiz / 19 h ago

‘Been caught suing’: Jane’s Addiction reunion turns into legal showdown after onstage fight

Taylor Swift and her father, Scott Swift, are seen in the player’s tunnel at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in New Orleans October 7, 2024 before the Kansas City Chiefs face the New Orleans Saints. — Picture by Denny Medley/Imagn Images via Reuters

Showbiz / 19 h ago

Taylor Swift’s dad recovering after quintuple bypass, singer and family by his side

YG Entertainment’s founder and chief producer, Yang Hyun-suk, has been convicted of intimidating a whistleblower to suppress a drug-related allegation involving a former YG artist. — Screenshot from Youtube/YG Entertainment

Showbiz / 21 h ago

YG Entertainment head Yang Hyun-suk convicted of pressuring witness in B.I drug case

The Indonesian music scene is currently abuzz after famous musician and former vocalist of Dewa 19, Ari Lasso made a public call for bands to simplify artist riders to ease the burden of event organisers. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon and via Instagram/Ari Lasso

Showbiz / 23 h ago

Going the extra mile with artist riders: A way for event organisers to showcase the ‘tuan rumah’ hospitality

‘Superman’ makes a strong debut on this week’s list but falls short in claiming the top spot, holding steady at No. 2. — Picture courtesy of Warner Bros

Showbiz / 1d ago

Malay Mail’s Top 10 Picks: ‘Superman’ can’t top the dinos, ‘Jurassic World’ still rules the screens

Members of K-pop boy band 1VERSE, including Hyuk and Seok who defected from North Korea, as well as Aito, Nathan and Kenny, perform their new single in front of a camera in Seoul May 21, 2025. — Reuters pic

Showbiz / 1d ago

Not your average K-pop journey: 1VERSE debuts with North Korean members, and a story that hits hard

People queue to enter the DreamVille camping site of the Tomorrowland electronic music festival a day after its main stage was totally destroyed by fire, in Boom, near Antwerp, July 17, 2025. — AFP pic

Showbiz / 1d ago

Flames tear through Tomorrowland’s heart — but ‘we’re in the mood,’ say fans as EDM festival pushes on

Gal Gadot has faced backlash from both pro-Palestinian activists and Israeli right-wing media — accused by the former of supporting a military campaign in Gaza, and by the latter for calling for an end to the war. — Reuters pic

Showbiz / 1d ago

‘Wonder Woman’ star Gal Gadot draws applause — and anger — as Gaza war shadows Jerusalem Film Fest

Chris Martin delivered the hits — so did the kiss cam. The viral moment with Astronomer’s CEO and HR chief now has tech circles buzzing.

Showbiz / 1d ago

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MACC nabs construction firm exec, three more over RM180m Johor data centre bid

Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin storm into Japan Open semis after thrilling win over Indonesia’s top pair

Ong Yew Sin-Teo Ee Yi stun top Chinese duo to reach Japan Open semis

Pearly Tan and Thinaah face familiar rivals Matsuyama and Shida in Japan Open semi-final

Burn notice: Project boss tries torching RM1m evidence as MACC raids home over data centre graft probe

Trader seen waving machete at police, DBKL in viral video charged with intimidation

No jackpot, but 12 Toto punters still laughing all the way to the bank with RM4.2m each

Director defends Blackpink star Jisoo’s sniper role in ‘Omniscient Reader’ amid fan controversy (VIDEO)

Parliament gears up for marathon 13MP debate as Speaker urges rakyat to ‘tag your MPs’

Japan Malaysia Expo 2025 returns for its sixth edition at KLCC, aims to generate RM8m in transactions and attract over 70,000 visitors

Cameron Highlands police arrest man suspected of burying baby born to stepsister

Ringgit rebounds to close higher as 2Q GDP forecast beats expectations

TH Plantations CEO put on garden leave, CFO resigns as allegations of RM5m payouts emerge

Civil groups clarify Kelantan event was HIV medical outreach not ‘gay sex party’, slam police’s conduct during raid

KL cops say may recall ‘legendary singer’ over alleged criminal intimidation against Shila Amzah

Lee Jun-young’s Blue Dragon award mix-up ends in laughs, a hug and a dinner invite from Lee Jun-hyuk (VIDEO)

Ken Chu gets candid on F4 reunion, Barbie Hsu’s death and selling her ex’s products

Britney Spears baffles fans with ‘adoption’ post — but it was just a joke, sources say

Fire guts main stage but Belgium’s Tomorrowland electronic music festival opens as planned

UK police end Kneecap Glastonbury inquiry citing ‘insufficient evidence’

Here’s your chance to own a piece of ‘Downton Abbey’: Iconic costumes, props go under the hammer ahead of the grand finale

Director defends Blackpink star Jisoo’s sniper role in ‘Omniscient Reader’ amid fan controversy (VIDEO)

‘Been caught suing’: Jane’s Addiction reunion turns into legal showdown after onstage fight

Taylor Swift’s dad recovering after quintuple bypass, singer and family by his side

YG Entertainment head Yang Hyun-suk convicted of pressuring witness in B.I drug case

Going the extra mile with artist riders: A way for event organisers to showcase the ‘tuan rumah’ hospitality

Malay Mail’s Top 10 Picks: ‘Superman’ can’t top the dinos, ‘Jurassic World’ still rules the screens

Not your average K-pop journey: 1VERSE debuts with North Korean members, and a story that hits hard

Flames tear through Tomorrowland’s heart — but ‘we’re in the mood,’ say fans as EDM festival pushes on

‘Wonder Woman’ star Gal Gadot draws applause — and anger — as Gaza war shadows Jerusalem Film Fest

No ‘Viva La Vida’ for this married CEO after kiss cam moment at Coldplay concert fuels affair rumours (VIDEO)