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Joanne Peh says showbiz celebrities are different from internet celebrities
SINGAPORE: In an interview with the newspaper Lianhe Zaobao, local artist Joanne Peh explained the difference between showbiz celebrities and internet celebrities commonly known as "influencers". She said that this difference has been the cause of problems for many...
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Ayden Sng aims to attain JOMO (joy of missing out), says he is happy when he can do what he wants
SINGAPORE: Local celebrity Ayden Sng had a recent overseas trip with artists Jeremy Chan and Desmond Tan for their upcoming drama, All That Glitters. He admitted that he felt like a third wheel between the two actors, especially when...
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Singapore triathlete Bryce Chong proposes to his girlfriend at the finals of his SEA Games event
SINGAPORE: National triathlete Bryce Chong proposed to his long-time girlfriend, Sheryl Foo, just hours after finishing his final SEA Games event. The proposal took place at Kep beach, and was witnessed by Bryce’s teammates and friends.
The couple had been...
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Hazelle Teo and Kunhua exhibit their chemistry through a dance cover; netizen asks if they are a couple now
SINGAPORE: In an Instagram post, local artists Hazelle Teo and Kunhua shared an interesting dance cover that exhibited their chemistry as a duo. The dance includes complicated hand timing, with the need to follow the beat with their claps.
Hazelle...
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Soh Rui Yong bags silver in SEA games 10,000m final; wins more praise for sportsmanship after sharing water with Indonesian who took the gold
SINGAPORE: By any account, marathoner Soh Rui Yong is coming home from this year’s SEA Games a winner, having finished second in the 10,000-metre final and setting a new national record of 31:10.70.
He is the third Singaporean man to...
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From singing to fitness: Taufik Batisah finished 1st in the 10km, 25-obstacle Spartan Trail race
SINGAPORE: In an Instagram post, Taufik Batisah shared that he won a challenging race. Best known for winning the first season of the Singapore Idol TV singing contest, Taufik is now making his mark also in his fitness career.
He...
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Billionaire Peter Lim’s ex-son-in-law jailed for operating gambling syndicate
SINGAPORE: Kho Bin Kai, the former son-in-law of local business tycoon Peter Lim, was sentenced to two years and 10 months in prison and fined $40,000 on Tuesday (May 9) for operating an illegal gambling syndicate.
Kho pleaded guilty to...
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Local TikToker Nic Kaufmann says he is now part of a nepotism family
SINGAPORE: In a TikTok video, local content creator Nic Kaufmann declared that he is now part of a nepotism family. He revealed that his sister’s new job involved sending people packages, also known as ‘free stuffs’ to accounts with...
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Mediacorp conducts a lensing ceremony for new drama, Till The End
SINGAPORE: According to an Instagram post shared by The Celebrity Agency, the cast of the upcoming drama series, Till The End, recently conducted a lensing ceremony for the show. It was attended by local artists Kym Ng, Boon Hui...
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Addy Lee says hateful things about his ex business partner Mdada CEO Pornsak; says his lawyers are ready
SINGAPORE: In a Facebook live video, Addy Lee made some hateful criticisms about his ex-Mdada CEO, Pornsak. He admitted in the video that he was specifically talking about his male ex-business partner, and not the female one. Lee admitted:...
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Singapore Badminton Open: Eyes on Loh Kean Yew as injured Viktor Axelsen withdraws
SINGAPORE — Although injured world number one player Viktor Axelsen will be making an appearance in the upcoming KFF...
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Maid initially wants to break contract and go back, but agrees to stay when her employer says she can go back on holiday
SINGAPORE: A foreign domestic helper who initially wanted to break her contract jumped all too quickly at the chance when her employer agreed to...
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Red Dot United: Elderly couple shares their struggles with HDB housing loan
SINGAPORE — The issue of HDB prices has always been a hot topic, and it was no surprise when opposition party Red Dot United...
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Girlfriend insists her boyfriend buy her $2K Gucci bag; she also wouldn’t mind a “normal” proposal ring costing less than $1K
SINGAPORE: A girlfriend who wanted a Gucci bag costing more than $2,000 asked her boyfriend to buy it for her, even if it meant...
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