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Oona Chaplin was hand-picked by director James Cameron for her role in the new Avatar movie. Photo: Invision/AP
Hollywood

Who is Oona Chaplin, who plays Varang in Avatar: Fire and Ash?

The granddaughter of Charlie Chaplin has a long family legacy in film, and is perhaps best known for her appearance on Game of Thrones.

Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

3 forgotten Hong Kong wuxia gems from director Chor Yuen

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South Korea

Worship to witch hunts: how South Korea’s fandoms turn on their idols

TV shows and streaming video

Meet Robbie G.K., the scene-stealer in ice hockey series Heated Rivalry

In the show’s third episode, the Canadian actor’s appearance as Kip sent fans into a frenzy – but he could’ve had a different role.

Robbie G.K. stole the show as Kip on Heated Rivalry. Photo: @robsgk/Instagram
Britain

Starmer pressured to intercept Andrew Tate in Dubai over UK rape charges

The self-described misogynist will appear at a Dubai boxing match this weekend, while facing civil action in the UK from four women alleging assault and rape.

Timothée Chalamet

Meet Marty Reisman, who inspired Timothée Chalamet’s Marty Supreme

The film, slated for a Christmas release in the US, is loosely based on the table tennis legend who was known for hustling and his eccentric style.

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K-drama news

Latest K-drama casting news about Lee Min-ho, Han Hyo-joo and more

Lee Min-ho may be joining Moon Ga-young in period drama Scent of the Night, while Han Hyo-joo has been confirmed to appear in Your Ground.

Korean actor Lee Min-ho may take a leading role in the coming romantic period drama series Scent of the Night. Photo: Instagram/actorleeminho
Obituaries

In memoriam: 29 beloved celebrities we lost in 2025

We remember stars from the worlds of Hollywood, TV, music, fashion and more, from Jane Goodall to Giorgio Armani and Hulk Hogan.

United States

Trump Justice Department releases partial set of Epstein files for now

US official says more of the long-awaited documents will follow in coming months, citing legal limits to protect victims and investigations.

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United States

‘The wheels fell off’: Coldplay kiss cam woman breaks silence

Kristin Cabot shares the fallout, online hate, and life after her viral jumbotron embrace with ex-Astronomer CEO Andy Byron.

Kristin Cabot says she was doxxed and threatened after the video of her, and her former CEO hugging on a video screen went viral. Photo: Handout
Icons and Influencers

Meet Trevor Ballin, fashion designer and tarot reader to the stars

Ballin has worked with brands like Gap, Calvin Klein and Proenza Schouler and has done tarot readings for stars like Sarah Paulson and Emma Corrin.

Trevor Ballin (left) has been reading Jonathan Anderson’s tarot cards for several years. Photos: @trevor.ballin/Instagram
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

Review | Pass and Goal: Gigi Leung leads football-themed Hong Kong family comedy

Pass and Goal, starring Gigi Leung and newcomer Chau Tsz-yuet, defies expectations with its feel-good story, good acting and funny dialogue.

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Fashion

How to Style like the cast of Emily in Paris, from Lily Collins to Ashley Park

Channel Lily Collins with soft neutrals and metallic hues, or pair traditional workwear staples with vibrant accessories for Ashley Park’s look.

Taylor Swift

All about the Taylor Swift-approved book, The God of the Woods by Liz Moore

In an episode of her new Disney+ docuseries, Swift listened to this Barack Obama-recommended book by Liz Moore – now it’s coming to Netflix.

The audiobook Taylor Swift was listening to in her The End of an Era docuseries, The God of the Woods by Liz Moore, is going viral. Photos: EPA, Riverhead Books
TV shows and streaming video

Meet Jacob Tierney, creator of viral ice hockey romance series Heated Rivalry

Tierney began his cinematic journey at just 6 years old – he’s now a writer, director and actor, and has worked with his late producer dad.

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Jacob Tierney, writer and director of Heated Rivalry; Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams, stars of the show. Photos: @jacob.tierney, @hudsonwilliams/Instagram
American cinema

12 new Hollywood movies to watch this winter, from Hamnet to Song Sung Blue

Project Hail Mary, Wuthering Heights, Anaconda and Scream 7 join Hamnet, Song Sung Blue and others on our list of anticipated upcoming films.

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Academy Awards

Oscars will move to YouTube in 2029, leaving US network ABC

Landmark deal with Google’s video giant ends a 50-year TV broadcast era and takes Hollywood’s biggest night fully online.

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Crime

Son of filmmaker Rob Reiner in court on charges of murdering parents

Nick Reiner, 32, faces two counts of first-degree murder as the DA weighs whether to seek the death penalty.

Nick Reiner, wearing a blue protective vest, makes his first court appearance in Los Angeles on Wednesday. Courtroom sketch: Mona Edwards via Reuters
United States

Warner Bros rejects ‘inferior’ Paramount bid, backs Netflix merger

Warner Bros rebuffs Paramount’s hostile takeover, citing financial risks and backing Netflix merger as superior, stable, and shareholder-friendly.

Asian cinema: Chinese films

Review | Good Autumn, Mommy: Shu Qi anchors gritty Chinese rural drama

Shu Qi stars as an impoverished woman who believes her newborn was taken from her in Good Autumn, Mommy, set in rural Guangzhou in 1995.

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Music

Taylor Swift is releasing another Eras film and documentary. Is it too much?

Taylor Swift’s new concert film and docuseries add to debate on whether the star is overexposed, yet some fans remain eager for more content.

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Taylor Swift performs during the Eras Tour at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey in 2023. The Eras Tour is the most profitable concert tour ever, and the film about it shattered records, becoming the highest-grossing concert film ever. Photo: EPA
Crime

Rob Reiner’s son Nick charged with murdering his parents

The film director and his wife were found dead from apparent stab wounds in their Los Angeles home on Sunday.

Candles, flowers and notes left by fans at Rob Reiner’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles. Photo: EPA
Hollywood

Meet Malachi Barton, the second most Googled actor in the US in 2025

Barton was most recently in Disney’s Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires, is set to star in the Jonas Brothers’ Camp Rock 3 – and he’s BFFs with Ariana Greenblatt.

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Taylor Swift

Meet Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour choreographer, Mandy Moore

She’s won three Emmys, worked on films including La La Land and Silver Linings Playbook, and choreographed the music video for Swift’s ‘The Fate of Ophelia’.

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Matthew Perry

US doctor who helped sell ketamine to Matthew Perry avoids prison time

Mark Chavez was sentenced to eight months of home confinement and must do 300 hours of community service.

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Mark Chavez is seen in Los Angeles in October 2024 after pleading guilty to conspiring to distribute ketamine. Photo: AP
American cinema

Review | Avatar: Fire and Ash – stunning visuals carry breathless third instalment

Avatar: Fire and Ash sees the Na’vi again fighting for survival in an action-packed sequel that introduces Pandora’s menacing Mangkwan clan.

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Varang (played by Oona Chaplin) in a still from Avatar: Fire and Ash (category TBC), directed by James Cameron and starring Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldaña. Photo: 20th Century Studios
Crime

Son of Hollywood director Reiner jailed on suspicion of murdering parents

Nick Reiner, 32, who has struggled with substance abuse, is being held in jail with no bail as a decision on formal charges looms.

Books and literature

Meet Rachel Reid, author of the books behind Heated Rivalry

The Canadian author grew up obsessed with ice hockey and wrote the books in part to address the homophobia in the sport.

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