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Michelle Yeoh’s husband Jean Todt on why it took 19 years for them to get married

Michelle Yeoh and Jean Todt tied the knot in July 2023 after a 19-year courtship.
Michelle Yeoh and Jean Todt tied the knot in July 2023 after a 19-year courtship.

America’s royal couple, Taylor and Travis, may wed this week

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are widely expected to marry this week, though neither has confirmed the plans.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are widely expected to marry this week, though neither has confirmed the plans.

F4’s Van Ness Wu announces second marriage to the surprise of fans

Taiwanese-American singer Van Ness Wu shared a photo of one hand clasping another on social media on June 29.
Taiwanese-American singer Van Ness Wu shared a photo of one hand clasping another on social media on June 29.

K-pop stars, actors join fan backlash after South Korea’s shock loss to South Africa

Kim Hee-chul of Super Junior sharing his thoughts on social media on June 25.
Kim Hee-chul of Super Junior sharing his thoughts on social media on June 25.

Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ ball heads to auction as soccer collectables soar

A mural depicting the famous “Hand of God” goal by former Argentine football star Diego Maradona in Rio de Janeiro.
A mural depicting the famous “Hand of God” goal by former Argentine football star Diego Maradona in Rio de Janeiro.

From fruit picking to forest crafts: Sheila Sim’s daughters get a taste of Japan’s ‘forest classroom’

Actress Sheila Sim enrolled her daughters Layla and Skyla Woo in a two-week Japanese school programme
Actress Sheila Sim enrolled her daughters Layla and Skyla Woo in a two-week Japanese school programme

Blackpink’s Lisa avoids dating talk, opens up about privacy concerns in Vanity Fair

Blackpink’s Lisa was said to have been dating LVMH scion Frederic Arnault.
Blackpink’s Lisa was said to have been dating LVMH scion Frederic Arnault.

Clues point to Taylor Swift wedding next week as New York readies for a Madison Square Garden event

CLEVELAND, OHIO - MAY 23: (L-R) Singer Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs attend Game Three between the New York Knicks and the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Rocket Arena on May 23, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.   Gregory Shamus/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Gregory Shamus / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
CLEVELAND, OHIO - MAY 23: (L-R) Singer Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs attend Game Three between the New York Knicks and the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Rocket Arena on May 23, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.   Gregory Shamus/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Gregory Shamus / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Thailand’s ‘Michael Jackson’ jailed over fatal drink-driving crash

Manasawin Nantasen, known as Tik Shiro, was sentenced to two years in prison.
Manasawin Nantasen, known as Tik Shiro, was sentenced to two years in prison.

Former NCT member Mark apologises after controversy over Confederate flag shirt

Mark left K-pop boy band NCT and their agency SM Entertainment in April.
Mark left K-pop boy band NCT and their agency SM Entertainment in April.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.