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BTS’ V, Jimin, Jungkook rank among top 100 stock-rich individuals under 30 in South Korea

BTS members (from left) V, Jimin and Jungkook each hold shares valued at approximately 21.4 billion won (S$18.8 million).
BTS members (from left) V, Jimin and Jungkook each hold shares valued at approximately 21.4 billion won (S$18.8 million).

BTS’ Jin and celebrity chef Paik Jong-won’s highball drinks cleared of false labelling allegations

Jini’s Lamp, a liquor brand founded by BTS member Jin (right) and celebrity chef and entrepreneur Paik Jong-won initially gained attention for its unique flavor lineup.
Jini’s Lamp, a liquor brand founded by BTS member Jin (right) and celebrity chef and entrepreneur Paik Jong-won initially gained attention for its unique flavor lineup.

From misfits to MAGA: Nicki Minaj’s political whiplash

Supporters say Nikki Minaj is simply exercising independence, refusing to be boxed in by expectations tied to her gender, race or fan base.
Supporters say Nikki Minaj is simply exercising independence, refusing to be boxed in by expectations tied to her gender, race or fan base.

Japanese woman probed over alleged attempt to enter BTS’ Jungkook’s home

Singer Jungkook of BTS performs on NBC’s ‘Today’ show at Rockefeller Center New York City, U.S., November 8, 2023.  REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
Singer Jungkook of BTS performs on NBC’s ‘Today’ show at Rockefeller Center New York City, U.S., November 8, 2023.  REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs

How Singaporean artistes in Taipei are coping with the aftermath of knife attack

Actor Andie Chen (left), singer Huang Jinglun and singer-songwriter Kelly Pan are among the Singaporean celebrities living in Taipei.
Actor Andie Chen (left), singer Huang Jinglun and singer-songwriter Kelly Pan are among the Singaporean celebrities living in Taipei.

Actor Simu Liu exercised his creative vision as The Copenhagen Test’s star and co-producer

Canadian actor Simu Liu attends the premiere of Netflix's "In Your Dreams" at the Egyptian Theatre in Los Angeles, California on October 28, 2025. (Photo by Michael Tran / AFP)
Canadian actor Simu Liu attends the premiere of Netflix's "In Your Dreams" at the Egyptian Theatre in Los Angeles, California on October 28, 2025. (Photo by Michael Tran / AFP)

Malaysian rapper Namewee acquitted in drug case

State news agency Bernama reported that the pathology results were negative.
State news agency Bernama reported that the pathology results were negative.

AI resurrections of dead celebrities amuse and rankle

Hyper-realistic AI videos of dead celebrities have rapidly spread online, prompting debate over the control of deceased people’s likenesses.
Hyper-realistic AI videos of dead celebrities have rapidly spread online, prompting debate over the control of deceased people’s likenesses.

James Ransone, actor known for The Wire, dies at 46

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed actor Jason Ransone's death on Friday, 19 Dec.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed actor Jason Ransone's death on Friday, 19 Dec.

Bowen Yang leaving Saturday Night Live after Dec 27 episode

Bowen Yang attends the premiere of the film "Wicked: For Good" in New York City, on Nov 17.
Bowen Yang attends the premiere of the film "Wicked: For Good" in New York City, on Nov 17.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.