Olympic figure skater Alysa Liu announces break to ‘recalibrate’, promises 2027 return
Two-time Olympic figure skating champion Alysa Liu said on Tuesday that she is skipping the entire 2026–27 season…
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Dua Lipa gives banned, challenged books a home at The Manifesto Library in Portugal
Dua Lipa has opened her very own permanent physical library for banned and challenged literature to encourage people…
TV news: “Only Murders in the Building” brings the mystery to London in star-studded Season 6
The Arconia’s resident true crime aficionados are heading to London with a new case to pursue in Season…
Vietnam’s VinSpace turns to SpaceX for maiden satellite mission
Vietnamese startup VinSpace JSC is sending its first satellites to orbit with the help of Elon Musk’s SpaceX,…
Author Jennette McCurdy announces third book ‘The Examined Year’
Bestselling author Jennette McCurdy is releasing a new book that seeks to lead readers on a journey to…
What’s in a name? Pacific island nation Nauru becomes Naoero
Nauru has reverted to its original Indigenous name, Naoero, in a bid to rid itself of its colonial…
‘Severance’ Season 3 begins production at Apple TV
Your “outie” would probably be thrilled to know that production is finally underway for Season 3 of Apple…
‘Wuthering Heights’ first edition nets record £1.2mn at Christie’s auction
One of the surviving first-edition copies of Emily Brontë’s lone novel, “Wuthering Heights”, has recently been sold for…
Music news: Lana Del Rey announces surprise double album
The Queen of Melancholia is making her long-awaited comeback this year with not just one, but two albums.
China’s Molly Tea hit with $1.5mn in damages in Louis Vuitton logo dispute
A court in eastern China has ruled in favor of Louis Vuitton in a trademark infringement lawsuit against…
Vietnam achieves upper-middle income status: World Bank
Vietnam has successfully achieved its goal of becoming an upper-middle income economy four years earlier than expected.
By women, for women: Olivia Rodrigo launches Daisy Chain Fields Music Festival
Olivia Rodrigo is adding yet another feather to her cap - music festival curator. And it’s for a…
Pop star Hayley Kiyoko makes film directorial debut with ‘Girls Like Girls’
In June 2015, Hayley Kiyoko shot to cult fame on Tumblr and beyond with a breakthrough single and…
Hormonal disorder PCOS gets name change
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder that can cause irregular periods and infertility among women, now bears…
Vietnam announces cash incentives for women with two children by 35
Vietnam will provide cash incentives to women giving birth to two children before the age of 35 starting…
‘Ted Lasso’ actor Cristo Fernández signs with USL side El Paso Locomotive
Mexican ‘Ted Lasso’ actor Cristo Fernández is returning to the pitch, this time as a professional footballer for…
BTS’ Suga becomes author with music-based autism therapy manual
Suga of South Korean megastars BTS has taken his autism advocacy to new heights with the release of…
‘The Housemaid’ author Freida McFadden refutes AI use claims
Freida McFadden, the American author behind the widely popular psychological thriller "The Housemaid", has put to rest claims…
Vietnam’s party chief To Lam wins presidency in unanimous vote
Vietnam's newly minted legislature elected To Lam as state president for the next five years on Tuesday.
Hunt on for more than 400,000 stolen KitKat bars in Europe
KitKat announced on Wednesday that it has created an online tracker to locate a truckload of chocolate bars…
Film News: Emily Bader, Logan Lerman to headline ’13 Going on 30′ reboot
The 2004 feel-good classic is getting a reboot at Netflix, with Emily Bader and Logan Lerman stepping into…
‘Ted Lasso’ star Cristo Fernández chases pro football dreams with USL’s El Paso Locomotive
Whether on or off screen, football is life for “Ted Lasso” breakout star Cristo Fernández. Fernández, known for…
Hollywood mourns power couple Rob and Michele Reiner
Hollywood has been plunged into mourning with the tragic passing of two of its legendary fixtures, Rob and…
Hilary Duff announces comeback album ‘Luck… or Something’ and three-concert residency
Wake up! Hilary Duff is coming clean with new music. After two months of anticipation, the singer-actress announced…