Posted on January 29, 2009 by Postwoman
This almost-Bollywood film (it’s directed by Brit Danny Boyle and doesn’t have enough song-and-dance sequences to qualify) has been getting all sorts of attention since its recent sweep at the Golden Globes.
From being a media darling, it’s now attracting criticism for portraying slums in a much too glamorous manner, as well as underpaying some of [...]
Posted on January 28, 2009 by Postwoman
“Bride Wars makes Sex and the City seem like Jane Austen.”
Yikes. So says film reviewer Peter Rainer. What is it about chick flicks (aka “rom-coms” or romantic comedies) nowadays that can’t get it right? Not even with a stellar cast like Anne Hathaway (up for Best Actress in the upcoming Oscars) and Kate Hudson … [...]
Posted on January 23, 2009 by Postwoman
You’d think that after over two decades in the business, the material girl would know how to distinguish edgy from utterly, grossly inappropriate.
Outtakes from the photoshoot of her most recent album, Hard Candy, have surfaced on the internet and they are, understandably, sending netizens into a tizzy.
In the photos (which we’ve tastefully cropped for you), [...]
Posted on January 22, 2009 by Postwoman
Asian girls are famous for being cutie pies (Felicia Chin, anyone?) but it’s about time some of these girls grew up.
Prime example? Ayumi Hamasaki. Recently named as Wacoal spokesperson for the region, Ayumi shot a scintillating set of ads for the lingerie company.
She looks bustier than we’ve ever seen her, which begs the question - [...]
Posted on January 21, 2009 by Postwoman
Finally! But, not really, either.
The longtime couple will say their “I Do”s on celluloid in front of the whole country er, the hundreds of thousands who are sure to pack the theatres to watch them in their first ever partnertship on film in The Wedding Game.
The movie is directed by Ekachai Uekrongtham (who also helmed [...]
Posted on January 20, 2009 by Postwoman
Sure, they’re good looking, but our nominees for Babe and Dude of the Year had that little something extra this year - be it an unstoppable mouth (Tay Ping Hui), refreshing honesty (Rui En), or a to-die-for role in the year’s most talked about drama (Jeanette Aw).
Remember to vote for your favourite, and stand to [...]
Posted on January 19, 2009 by Postwoman
It’s that time of the year again.
The Flame Awards are back, and this could be its most scandalous year yet. Some Asian stars had trouble keeping their clothes on, others couldn’t keep their mouth shut.
Who shocked you the most this year?
Vote, and you could win some great prizes! (Details on how to vote at the [...]
Posted on January 8, 2009 by Postwoman
Over 90 tattooists from all over the world (and countless tattoo fans) are descending on our island this weekend for the first ever Singapore Tattoo Show.
One of them is Detroit artist Bob Tyrrell, who supposedly has the “softest hands” in the business.
Our journalist Belle Kwan got to find out for herself whether this was true [...]
Posted on January 6, 2009 by Postwoman
The New Paper discovered a few of Mayday’s biggest fans - hailing from Malaysia, they’re Blue 5 Miracle, and they’ve travelled everywhere from Taiwan to Hong Kong and now Singapore to see their idols live in concert.
The group is so devoted that they are known to hand out blue glow sticks (Mayday’s signature) to fans [...]
Posted on January 2, 2009 by Postwoman
For over a decade, Will Smith has been cranking out the hits year after year, first as a rapper, and now as a devoted movie star.
Not sure how reliably bankable a star he is? Here are some figures: He’s the first actor in history to have eight movies open at number 1. Not only that, [...]
