For Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, 'Practical Magic 2' heals old wounds
LOS ANGELES — Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman view “Practical Magic” very differently today than they did when they made it 28 years ago.
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Newest first · UTC+11:00'Creepy' Elizabeth Holmes documentary leaves reviewers stunned
A close up of Elizabeth Holmes staring into Nathan Fielder's eyes makes up the majority of the film's trailer. (A24)
· Dannielle Maguire
Woman convicted of stalking Hwang Jung-min fined W6m
A woman in her 40s who was indicted on charges of stalking South Korean actor Hwang Jung-min was fined 6 million won ($4,500) and ordered to attend 40 hours of stalking prevention education on Tuesday.
· Cha Min-jung
From BYD cars to DJI drones, Guangdong showcases tech prowess ahead of Apec summit
As Shenzhen prepares to become third Chinese city to host the Apec Economic Leaders’ Meeting, the province arranges media visits to tech firms
· Coco Feng
From BYD cars to DJI drones, Guangdong showcases tech prowess ahead of Apec summit
As Shenzhen prepares to become third Chinese city to host the Apec Economic Leaders’ Meeting, the province arranges media visits to tech firms
· Coco Feng
Evan begins solo journey, but can he carve out an identity beyond Enhypen?
Evan, formerly known as Heeseung of Enhypen, began his solo career with his first EP, “Death of Me,” putting his own ideas and personal stories at the center of his music on Monday.
· Lee Jung-joo
Iran says improved ballistic missile shows it will take preemptive action against threats
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Iran state media on Monday said a ballistic missile with improved capabilities was demonstrating a new doctrine: Tehran “will take action against any threat, even before it is carried out.”
· Associated Press
Gong Yoo to meet Filipino fans in Manila for ‘The Long Take’ tour
MANILA, Philippines — South Korean actor Gong Yoo is set to return to the Philippines for his much-awaited fan meeting, “The Long Take,” at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Nov. 21.
· Iza Iglesias
Australia to force social media platforms to allow users to opt out of algorithms
Draft legislation enforces digital duty of care including limiting children’s exposure to misogynistic and eating disorder content
· Tom Mcilroy, Luca Ittimani
Floods dash Nepal's China trade hopes, entrench reliance on India
CCTV footage shows people running away as a wall of mud and water destroys buildings in a valley at the Nepal-China border in Gyirong, Tibet region, China, Aug. 26. (Social media via Reuters)
· DEEPAK ADHIKARI
(LEAD) Woman sentenced to 6 mln-won fine for stalking actor Hwang Jung-min
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· Lee Minji
Korean film financing in 'structural crisis,' 'Burning' director tells president
Lee Jae Myung meets with Korean directors, actors and industry figures ahead of film summit in France, pledges to review tax break for film investors
· Moon Ki-hoon
Zheng Qinwen overcomes another 0-5 deficit to book place in US Open quarter-finals | The National
Qinwen Zheng rode a roller-coaster ride of highs and lows into the US Open quarter-finals on Monday, upsetting major winners Madison Keys and Iga Swiatek in back-to-back matches in the start of an epic career comeback.
· The National
Social media influencers are sharing life after marriage on 'divorce-tok'
Monette Wagner poses for a portrait at her home in Indianapolis, Ind., Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
· Kaitlyn Huamani
What to know about Canada-US trade war
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks with members of the media as he arrives at the Office of the Prime Minister and Privy Council in Ottawa, on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026. (Justin Tang/The Canadian Press via AP)
· Rob Gillies
‘It’s not good to walk through the world feeling like prey’: Thelma & Louise’s writer on turning a movie classic into a musical
It was her very first film and it won her an Oscar. But can Callie Khouri now make it work on stage with songs? She talks about what made her write it – and how little has changed since
· Lyndseywinship
Cebu Pacific relaunches Piso Sale
MANILA, Philippines — Budget carrier Cebu Pacific (CEB) kicked off the "Ber" months by relaunching its iconic Piso Sale, allowing budget-conscious Filipino travelers to book affordable trips and check off their bucket lists.
· Benjamin L. Vergara
Floods test Nepal's new prime minister as a costly rebuild looms
Protesters celebrate at the parliament building after it was set on fire during a protest against social media ban and corruption in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Sept. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Prakash Timalsina, File)
· Sheikh Saaliq
How the Nepal-Tibet disaster became the latest victim of China’s ‘Clean Internet’ campaign
The online campaign used to focus on tackling cybercrime and hacking but has since expanded to suppress information that differs from official narratives
· Danny Vincent
Woman sentenced to 6 mln-won fine for stalking actor Hwang Jung-min
GOYANG, South Korea, Sept. 8 (Yonhap) -- A district court on Tuesday sentenced a woman to a fine of 6 million won (US$4,500) after finding her guilty of stalking actor Hwang Jung-min.
· Chae Yun-hwan
Abu Dhabi Book Fair: 13 key sessions across literature, music and art to attend | The National
The Abu Dhabi International Book Fair returns with a programme spanning literature and poetry, music, art, history and space diplomacy.
· Saeed Saeed
Caribbean Culture Fills Brooklyn’s Eastern Parkway, in photos
People participate in J’Ouvert festivities ahead of the West Indian Day Parade at sunrise on Labor Day in the Crown Heights and Flatbush neighborhoods of Brooklyn, Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis)
· Angelina Katsanis
Visa scam sites on rise: How they work and how to avoid them | The National
If you are facing the holiday blues after the summer and are already planning your next vacation, book your visa appointment slot – if you need one – much in advance. That’s the advice from visa outsourcing company VFS Global as visa scamming platforms continue to soar globally.
· Aarti Nagraj
‘Manila’s Finest,’ ‘58th’ win big at 3rd Manila International Film Festival
MANILA, Philippines — The period crime thriller "Manila’s Finest" and the animated documentary "58th"emerged as the top winners at the third annual (MIFF), which concluded its four-day run at the Beverly Hilton.
· Iza Iglesias
Seventeen’s DK enlists
Dokyeom of Seventeen was to join basic training camp on Tuesday, his agency Pledis Entertainment announced the same day.
· Hwang You-mee
Osaka displays one more 'swaggy' fashion ensemble before U.S. Open exit
Naomi Osaka, of Japan, arrives for a match against Elena Rybakina, of Kazakhstan, during the fourth round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
· Jocelyn Noveck
Spider-Man sinks Titanic: Inside the highest-grossing movies ever
Spider-Man has overcome the Green Goblin, Doc Ock and Venom, but his latest triumph over Titanic could be his most memorable yet. Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which landed in theatres on July 31, has now sunk James Cameron’s beloved classic, shifting the 1997 film from the top five highest-grossing movies at the globa…
· Nell Geraets
Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger: what we learned from the year’s biggest rockumentary
Capturing the band’s 2025 global comeback tour, this two-hour film reveals the tense first rehearsal with Liam, Noel being a big softie and the Gallaghers’ politics – just don’t expect any mention of ticket prices
· David Renshaw
Talking Korean cinema in France
President Lee Jae Myung met with South Korean film directors and actors during his state visit to France on Monday.
· Choi Jae-hee
Day6 to host fan meetups in October
Day6 is planning to hold its fifth round of fan meetings for three days in Incheon, JYP Entertainment announced Monday.
· Hwang You-mee
Gary Oldman says the new James Bond has been cast … but he doesn’t know who it is
Gary Oldman may not have any obvious connection to the James Bond franchise but that hasn’t stopped him from declaring that the next super-spy has been selected.
· Nell Geraets
Flawed, authentic, and uniquely ours: There’s nothing like Colin From Accounts
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· Kylie Northover
Trump’s weekend of trolling can’t paper over his political problems
The US just enjoyed its Labour Day long weekend, and Donald Trump, who occupies the world’s most powerful office, spent much of it posting outlandish memes on social media about his own brilliance.
· Michael Koziol
Romance film starring Bae Suzy, Lee Jin-wook to release in Dec.
SEOUL, Sept. 8 (Yonhap) -- "Seven O'Clock Breakfast Club for the Brokenhearted," a Korean romance drama starring Bae Suzy and Lee Jin-wook, will open in theaters in South Korea in December, the film's distributor said Tuesday.
· Lee Minji
How colourful stripes (and rubber chickens) helped Paul Smith conquer the fashion world
Sir Paul Smith is famous for his signature stripes and colourful designs
· Bbcnews
Salma Hayek ditches her clothes for a swim as she celebrates turning 60: ‘Grateful’
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· Vanessa Serna
Chinese woman sues son for US$54,000 in childcare fees after 15 years, sparking debate
‘Grandparenting fees’ disputes are not aimed at commercialising family relationships, but serve to clarify responsibilities, legal experts stress
· Zoey Zhang
Chinese woman sues son for US$54,000 in childcare fees after 15 years, sparking debate
‘Grandparenting fees’ disputes are not aimed at commercialising family relationships, but serve to clarify responsibilities, legal experts stress
· Zoey Zhang
Hong Kong celebrity Jeffrey Ngai splashes out on US$16,000 rental home
The singer and actor recently moved into a Mid-Levels duplex near his friend, singer Tyson Yoshi, market sources say
· Chris Tsang
Hong Kong celebrity Jeffrey Ngai splashes out on US$16,000 rental home
The singer and actor recently moved into a Mid-Levels duplex near his friend, singer Tyson Yoshi, market sources say
· Chris Tsang
US House resolution seeks designation of Sept. 4 as Taekwondo Grandmasters Appreciation Day
Two US lawmakers have introduced a House resolution expressing support for the designation of Sept. 4 this year as "Taekwondo Grandmasters Appreciation Day," noting that the Korean martial art and its grandmasters provide physical and mental benefits for many people across the United States.
· Yonhap
New road bridge between North Korea, Russia opens
The construction of the first road bridge between North Korea and Russia has been completed, Pyongyang's state media said Tuesday, amid deepening mutual ties and cooperation in economic and personnel exchanges.
· Yonhap
Pamela Anderson was given 10 years to live after hepatitis C diagnosis: ‘It was a death sentence’
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· Vanessa Serna
In Singapore, malls for shopping only are going out of style
Marina Square’s future revamp typifies the rise of mixed-use developments incorporating retail, office, residential and other components
· Jean Iau
In Singapore, malls for shopping only are going out of style
Marina Square’s future revamp typifies the rise of mixed-use developments incorporating retail, office, residential and other components
· Jean Iau
Songmont, Bosideng and other Chinese fashion brands taking Eastern aesthetics global
From Paris flagships to viral social media debuts, Chinese creators are leveraging quiet luxury design, direct-to-consumer strategies, and rich cultural resonance to build international footprints
· Divia Harilela
Songmont, Bosideng and other Chinese fashion brands taking Eastern aesthetics global
From Paris flagships to viral social media debuts, Chinese creators are leveraging quiet luxury design, direct-to-consumer strategies, and rich cultural resonance to build international footprints
· Divia Harilela
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