BTS set for military service, returning in 2025

THE moment that ARMYs feared has finally arrived: K-pop supergroup BTS is temporarily disbanding, to allow its members to join the real-life South Korean army. This was announced on Monday by the group’s label BigHit Music, which stated that BTS member Jin would be the first one to begin serving at the end of October, … Read more

All eyes on Olivia Wilde for Don’t Worry Darling

ON Sunday night, actress and director Olivia Wilde was the guest of honour at a special cocktail party hosted by Variety in Venice, Italy, ahead of the premiere of her highly-anticipated psychological thriller Don’t Worry Darling. Wilde also graces the cover of Variety magazine’s Venice issue, the first dedicated edition released by the publication. Variety’s … Read more

KARA members reunite for anniversary photoshoot

FANS of K-pop group KARA were thrilled to see new photos of its members that were shared in honour of the 15th anniversary of the group’s debut. The group was officially disbanded in 2016, but it appears that the members have kept in close touch with each other. The photographs featured the five remaining members … Read more

Jisoo opens up about mental health struggles

BLACKPINK member Jisoo has constantly been in the news over the past few months, with numerous endorsement deals and public appearances that have thrilled her adoring fans. However, a recent interview with Rolling Stone has shed some light on the stresses she has faced from her busy career. The singer confessed that despite her recent … Read more

Kanye files legal challenge against Kim Kardashian

KANYE WEST does not want estranged ex Kim Kardashian to be declared legally single. The troubled rapper filed a motion late last week opposing Kardashian’s request to finalise their split until custody and property issues are resolved, citing several requests of his own should her motion go through. While this comes as no surprise to … Read more

Kelly Clarkson wants name change for fresh start

FOLLOWING her recent divorce, singer Kelly Clarkson has filed papers to legally change her name to Kelly Brianne. In court filings uncovered by US Weekly, the singer stated her desire to go by her first and middle name because “my new name more fully reflects who I am.” The move comes five months after she … Read more

YG set to debut Japanese girl group XG

ANTICIPATION has been building up over YG Entertainment’s first Japanese girl group. In collaboration with the Japanese company AVEX Group, YG Entertainment (under the combined label XGALX) has been preparing for the group’s debut since 2017. The group’s name has been revealed as XG, and currently has a seven-member line-up. Kep1er‘s Hikaru was originally part … Read more

Yuna to work with Korean singer Shaun

KOREAN singer-songwriter Shaun has partnered up with Malaysian singer Yuna for a new collaboration project. According to Unbound Entertainment Group, Shaun and Yuna will be releasing a collaboration single called So Right. Shaun, who first began gaining recognition for his 2018 hit single Way Back Home featuring Conor Maynard, plans on returning with his first … Read more

Fans get a new look at upcoming DC movies for 2022

NEW footage of DC’s The Batman, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, Black Adam and The Flash has been revealed in a new clip posted to social media on Saturday. The clip carries the tagline “The world needs heroes”, and showcases the iconic DC Comics superheroes in all their glory. In particular, Aquaman and The Flash … Read more

Robert Pattinson took valium to land Twilight role

ACTOR Robert Pattinson recently revealed that he took valium before auditioning for his famous Twilight role. The Batman star, 35, broke down his most famous characters in an interview with GQ, including of course, Edward Cullen. He said he was so nervous the day of the audition for the landmark YA vampire romance film that … Read more

Simu Liu set to join Barbie movie

LAST year, Simu Liu proudly showed off an action figure of his character from the Marvel blockbuster Shang-Chi and the Ten Rings, and now it looks like he will get a brand new action figure for his next role – in the upcoming Barbie movie. The Hollywood Reporter recently revealed that Liu had signed on … Read more