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Black Doves star Keira Knightley knows what spying feels like. Now she’s putting it to use

Once the victim of paparazzi stalking and tabloid phone hacks, Keira Knightley is starring in two projects that deal explicitly with surveillance.
Once the victim of paparazzi stalking and tabloid phone hacks, Keira Knightley is starring in two projects that deal explicitly with surveillance.

K-drama’s beloved duo Yoo Yeon-seok, Seo Hyun-jin reunite after 10 years in The Perfect Lie

Actors Yoo Yeon-seok (left) and Seo Hyeon-jin are joining forces again in a psychological thriller, The Perfect Lie.
Actors Yoo Yeon-seok (left) and Seo Hyeon-jin are joining forces again in a psychological thriller, The Perfect Lie.

HK star Julian Cheung reportedly rich enough to support 3 generations of his family

Hong Kong singer-actor Julian Cheung has scaled back his acting commitments in recent years to focus on projects he genuinely enjoys.
Hong Kong singer-actor Julian Cheung has scaled back his acting commitments in recent years to focus on projects he genuinely enjoys.

At ‘China’s Hollywood’ in Hengdian, visitors become stars as consumers spend more on experiences 

Customers dressed in traditional Chinese costumes perform a scene from a classic Chinese drama while a film crew records them during a mini-drama filming experience at Hengdian World Studios in Dongyang, Zhejiang province, China, October 29, 2026. REUTERS/Go Nakamura
Customers dressed in traditional Chinese costumes perform a scene from a classic Chinese drama while a film crew records them during a mini-drama filming experience at Hengdian World Studios in Dongyang, Zhejiang province, China, October 29, 2026. REUTERS/Go Nakamura

Matthew Perry’s sister opens up for first time for Netflix docuseries about the Friends star

Matthew Perry (left) and Mia Perry Bowick in The One About Matthew Perry.
Matthew Perry (left) and Mia Perry Bowick in The One About Matthew Perry.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Oct 30, 2026

Saudi Arabia, Russia, Argentina and Brazil are said to be frustrating progress at the UN biodiversity meeting in Yerevan, Armenia.
Saudi Arabia, Russia, Argentina and Brazil are said to be frustrating progress at the UN biodiversity meeting in Yerevan, Armenia.

Patrick Stewart, Shakespearean actor turned Star Trek and X-Men star, dies at 86

Actor Patrick Stewart rose from poverty in England to achieve global stardom.
Actor Patrick Stewart rose from poverty in England to achieve global stardom.

His fans may be ‘ah mas’, but Li Nanxing hopes his sci-fi drama will win over younger viewers

Li Nanxing headlines apocalyptic drama The Leftovers, which will debut on Netflix before airing on Channel 8 and mewatch.
Li Nanxing headlines apocalyptic drama The Leftovers, which will debut on Netflix before airing on Channel 8 and mewatch.

Plans to make microdrama out of an old Margot Robbie show stir debate

Australian actress Margot Robbie in a scene from “Neighbours”.
Australian actress Margot Robbie in a scene from “Neighbours”.

K-romcom ‘queen’ Chae Soo-bin from Take Charge Of My Heart wants to break out of comfort zone

Chae Soo-bin in Take Charge Of My Heart.
Chae Soo-bin in Take Charge Of My Heart.

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