American singer Tori Kelly performing in Singapore in August

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The first presale session is happening on Friday ( May 31 ) from 2pm to 11.59pm via Kelly’s official website.

The second tickets period is for Mastercard people from Jun 3 to 5&nbsp, via Mastercard’s Precious website.

For LiveNation members, the third and final tickets treatment will take place on Jun 5 at 4 p.m. and end at 11 p.m.

Thereafter, public income will take place from 2pm on Jun 6 via Ticketmaster.

Tori Kelly began her musical career by competing in numerous musical competitions, including America’s Most Brilliant Kids and American Idol. After a series of extended plays, she gained major achievements with her debut full-length record Impenetrable Smile in 2015, which debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200 and was awarded Golden by the Recording Industry Association of America. Since therefore, she has amassed hundreds of millions of streams and Silver credentials.

Fans of the animated company Sing will likewise know her as the words of&nbsp, Meena, a brilliant but shy teenage elephant.

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Dua Lipa to perform in Singapore in November, presale tickets available from Jun 10

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Information regarding the ticket prices may be made public eventually.

On May 3, Dua Lipa released her most recent album, Radical Optimism, which soared to the top of the charts in several nations, including the UK, France, and Spain. Lipa has a number of hits, including New Rules, Levitating, and One Kiss, since bursting onto the field in 2013.

She has also won three Grammy Honors, with her most recent one being best pop vocal record in 2021 for&nbsp, Potential Nostalgia.

Even performing in Singapore on Nov 6 is R&amp, B singer- manufacturer Ne- Yo. Pre-sale register for his present as part of his Champagne &amp, Roses Tour is now available on Sistic. In 2023, he gave his final performance in Singapore. &nbsp,

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All We Imagine as Light: Indian sisterhood story earns glowing reviews at Cannes

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The new movie from Indian director Payal Kapadia features modern Mumbai street scenes.

However, All We Imagine as Light does not depict the wealthy, well-off Mumbai of Bollywood actors and billionaires in business. Otherwise, the director uses voices of actual refugees from Mumbai, who are the town’s beat, to represent the street scenes.

This is Kapadia’s first narrative picture, and it was shown at the Cannes Film Festival’s primary competition section on Thursday evening. Standing ovations were given for the entire eight-minute movie.

It’s a major success for the cinematographer, and also for India. For the first time in 30 years has an Indian film participated in Cannes ‘ main competitors area. Kapadia, 38, stock the fame and the possibility of winning one of the show’s exclusive prizes with the likes of Francis Ford Coppola, Yorgos Lanthimos, Ali Abbasi, Jacques Audiard, and Jia Zhangke.

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American films have performed quite well on the global festival circuit over the past four decades.

Mira Nair’s Salaam Bombay won the Lens d’Or at the 1988 Cannes Film Festival. A few days before the September 11 terrorist assaults, Nair’s 2001 typical Monsoon Wedding won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival.

The Lunchbox, a famous film from Ritesh Batra’s 2013 video, received the Grand Golden Rail Award at Cannes. Additionally, earlier this year, Women May Be Ladies, a directorial debut from Shuchi Talati, won the Grand Jury and Audience medals at the Sundance Film Festival.

India, the biggest film-producing nation in the world, has so far been left out of the race to win Palm d’Or or one of the other important Cannes prizes. This year, owing to Kapadia’s wonderfully realised and moving picture, India stands a good chance of winning.

Now there are many glowing reviews online. The Guardian in its five- sun assessment describes it as “glorious … an absorbing history full of humanity”. The critic compares the movie to Aranyer Din Ratri ( Days and Nights in the Forest ) and Satyajit Ray’s Mahanagar ( The Big City ). Kapadia’s drama, according to IndieWire’s A-grade review, gives Mumbai a romantic eye, which is demonstrated by the way “people occupy their place …whether alone or sharing.”

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Kapadia, the daughter of a well-known American musician, is well-versed in Mumbai, a city with a different and multiracial population.

In contrast to many different locations in the country, Kapadia claims,” It’s also a position where it’s a little bit easier for women to work.”

” I wanted to make a movie about people who leave their homes to labor elsewhere,” said the director.

In All We Know as Gentle, Kapadia follows the life and hardships of two southern Indian nurses who work in a hospital and reside up in a cramped, cramped flat in Mumbai.

One nurse – Prabha ( Kani Kusruti, who played a supporting role in Girls Will Be Girls )- is married. Her father, who resides in Germany, hardly ever speaks to her. But her husband’s surprise surprise, a corn cook, arrives unexpectedly. She hugs the system, as if it is the next sign of love in her marriage.

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The second nurse, Anu ( Divya Prabha ), is more adventurous and is carrying a secret romance with a young Muslim man Shiaz ( a charming young actor, Hridhu Haroon ) who is also from Kerala.

Anu is Hindu, and her family did not approve of their relationship with Shiaz.

Anu and Shiaz cannot be in a private area in Mumbai due to 22 million persons clamouring for place and the terrible monsoon season.

But then suddenly a third hospital nurse, Parvaty ( Chhaya Kadam, who appeared in two films at Cannes this year ), decides to leave the city, forced to do so by the wealthy’s redevelopment of a slum.

Was this offer a chance to alter the course of these characters’ existence?

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The challenges of students Kapadia documented in her most recent movie, a video titled A Night of Knowing Nothing, are not different from those of negotiation space.

The movie made its debut at the Cannes festival’s Managers ‘ Fortnight side section in 2022. It won the L’Œil d’or” Golden Eye”, the show’s best documentary honor.

Following the 2015 student strike at the country’s exclusive government-run Film and Television Institute of India, A Night of Knowing Zero followed. Kapadia participated in the attack, and she received her education in direction in 2018.

In an appointment in 2022, she described the film as a “love notice to public institutions and what they stand for – a place where people of all strata of society can be together and relish independence, both intellectual and physical.”

All We Imagine as Light has a comparable message to it.

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India is leading the Asian gin movement with over 30 brands and counting

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Besides herbs, Indian create gin makers are tuned into conservation practices and, more importantly, make work in the local communities. ” We introduced our rum to their innovative green ecoTOTES in Singapore and have also partnered with them to introduce this innovative package answer to India,” Mehta continued.

Tamras and Stranger & Sons are also working toward securing a Green Accreditation from the Ministry of Environment by 2025, employ native women to handle grapefruit, and adheres to a zero-waste plan and saves 10,000 litres of water per batch.

Goa, a seaside retreat an afternoon from Mumbai, is the “local” for the majority of craft gin distilleries. With their lower excise taxes, the area attracts a few craft breweries. At the same time, Goa is India’s team area and attracts scores of revellers across the time, for whom, having is a major priority. Every global brand that comes to India is launched in Goa, according to Bachooali, who is based in Goa with his co-founder family Devika Bhagat. It’s the best test business”.

Indian art gins are even bravely entering international markets, including the US and UK, Singapore, and Hong Kong, and picking leading international awards along the way, while Indian scotch drinkers have increased leaps and bounds.

At the same time, gin is a saturated category with numerous contenders, said Brandon Grust, general manager for Southeast Asia at Proof and Co.” The gin and tonic movement are not going away, nor is it being diminished. Having said that, I do n’t hear from any countries asking for more gins from consumers or businesses. I think new brands that are trying to establish themselves in Singapore will generally struggle to do so unless they are of exceptional quality and with clear objectives in mind.

The well-travelled Virmani believes that India’s unrestricted spice bounty will enable new players to grow even further. Every neighborhood in the UK has its own gin, he said, and you might wonder if they are actually distinct from one another. We do n’t have the problem in India because there’s so much to uncover. There is no limit to the flavors and aromas that you can experiment with in India.

In Singapore, there are six Indian craft gin brands.

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Singer-composer AR Rahman performing at Singapore National Stadium this August

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At a later time, facts regarding the concert’s tickets will be revealed. Rahman may play a concert at Bukit Jalil National Stadium in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on July 27 before his Singapore music.

In a job spanning over 30 years, Mr Rahman has produced the music to over 140 Hollywood, Bollywood and Kollywood pictures. Some of his famous pieces were featured in 1992’s Roja, 2001’s Lagaan and 2006 ‘s&nbsp, Rang De Basanti.

He won two Academy Awards, one for best initial rating and the other for best initial track, for his work on Danny Boyle’s Slumdog Millionaire.

He directed his initial film Le Musk in 2022, which was completely shot in Rome.

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Olivia Rodrigo adds 2nd Singapore show after 1st show sold out quickly

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Concert organiser Live Nation Singapore announced on Tuesday ( May 21 ) that sales for Rodrigo’s second performance will begin at 2pm on May 23. Fans can get their reservations via Ticketmaster, with cards costing between S$ 108 and S$ 308. &nbsp,

VIP ticket holders will be able to get first exposure to the venue’s merchandise counter, an official VIP plywood and lanyard, a VIP present item, and an early entrance to the venue.

Born in 2003, Olivia Rodrigo first gained recognition as one of the key stars on the Disney set High School Musical: The Musical: The Series. However, after the phenomenal success of her debut record Nasty, her singing career exploded.

The record sold more than 4 million US copies in June 2023, earning the hits Drivers License, Deja Vu, and Great 4 U.

Rodrigo released her follow-up record Nerve in 2023, which won record of the year and best roll vocal record at the 66th Grammy Awards.

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senangPay unveils new payment options and partnerships, strengthening its market position

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  • New API payout feature led to a 20 % –30 % transaction volume growth recently
  • Says over 3 billion deals processed via its online gate &amp, stations

Chew Siew King, managing director, head of Transaction Banking, OCBC Bank (left) and Mohd Aiman bin Abd Mutalib, VP of Account and Finance, senangPay

Following the launch of the first Indonesian JCB pay gate in partnership with Soft Space, senangPay, a local payment gateway, founded by Malaysian companies, &nbsp, has achieved major new goals.

The Asset’s Triple A Awards 2024, which the business received, praised for its dedication to offering firms a complete payment gateway solution with powerful yet easy API integration, was named Best Option Bills and Collections in Malaysia.

senangPay, which began as a simple solution for online transaction transactions for Malay enterprises, aims to guide the online payment trend by introducing innovative repayment options and features like SPayLater, Pay API, and its senangTap pay2phone have. Additionally, it intends to keep forming proper alliances with regional and private sector organizations. SenangPay is investing more in digital payment systems for both online and offline companies as consumers become more and more aware of this.

In 2021, senangPay was acquired by Doku, a qualified transaction finance company in Indonesia. CEO of Doku Chris Yeo stated that this collaboration has given senangPay more options for payment options, with nearly 30 options to choose from. SenangPay’s commitment to providing revolutionary payment options to SME vendors is reinforced by the new additions of JCB and SPayLater as repayment options. &nbsp,

Yeo noted that the rise in payment options has resulted in significant increases in transactions, which are reflected by Malaysians ‘ growing preference for cashless transactions.

With the most advanced payment technology from Doku, Yeo said,” Both parties can effectively collaborate to help digitalize the Malaysian payment landscape, making it more seamless and effective for everyone.”

SenangPay, which has a base of over 3, 500 active merchants, claims it has processed over three billion transactions through its online payment gateway and physical terminals. The new API payout feature has seen a 20 % to 30 % increase in transaction volume in recent months. &nbsp, senangPay unveils new payment options and partnerships, strengthening its market position

SenangPay was founded with the idea of enabling SMEs to go digital without any obstacles, and it has since developed into a feature-rich payment gateway that supports businesses of all sizes.

SenangPay adheres to PCI DSS compliance standards and is regulated by Bank Negara Malaysia. Mdec’s Malaysia Digital Status has recognized its commitment to security. &nbsp,

Recently, senangPay announced a collaboration with Mdec’s De Rantau programme, which aims to position Malaysia as the premier digital nomad hub in the ASEAN region. This initiative seeks to enhance digital adoption, promote professional mobility, and encourage tourism throughout the country. The company stated that through this partnership, SMEs can access a two- year subscription to senangPay’s Advance package at an affordable rate of just US$ 0.5 ( RM0.25 ) per day.

Expanding its collaborative horizon, senangPay has partnered with Seedflex, a Shariah- compliant fintech company, to introduce its market- first Pay- As- You- Sell ( Pays ) Advance ™ financing solution. Merchants can receive a dynamic credit facility through Pays AdvanceTM as automated fractional deductions from upcoming sales. SME can access Pays AdvanceTM by simply registering their interest with SenangPay, receiving and paying it back quickly and hassle-free from their SenangPay account.

With the most recent payment options and features available, senangPay claims to have continued on its successful streak. SenangPay has been providing retail payment options since 2023, including the launch of both the physical payment terminals and the pay2phone mobile app. To help more SMEs, especially those in the retail sector, it will continue to promote these offline services in addition to its online offerings.

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Tyler Ten may take off his shirt in every show but he also wants to be ‘recognised as someone who can act’

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We’ve grown to know Mediacorp professional Tyler Ten as a brooding high drink of water onscreen. Not that anyone is complaining, given how good he looks playing such characters in dramas In Safe Hands ( 2021 ) and When Duty Calls 2 ( 2022 ).

This period the 28- year- older got to attempt something entirely different.

In fresh play Like On A Shoestring, a partnership between Mediacorp and Taiwan’s TVBS, Tyler plays Chen Shi, who, as his name – it sounds like’ fair’ in Mandarin – suggests, is an innocent and naive office boy.

When 8days got on a visit with Tyler, he gladly told us how this position has “unleashed the graphic” in him. &nbsp,

He claimed that initially it was challenging for him to get into personality, but that he overcame it because of how comfortable and enjoyable it was on set.

Tyler, who was a winner in 2019’s Star Search, even got advice from the producer.

” When I first started filming, I did a few moments, and the director advised me to leave and make room for more so that I could appear better on camera. He applauded me for adding more amusing gimmicks of his own, he said.

Tyler hopes that this will be his first international collaboration and that it will open the door for him to enter the foreign market.

Because we do n’t often do that here, he said,” I hope Taiwan viewers can see that Singapore actors can do comedy as well.” I hope I have more opportunities to appear in Japanese plays in the future because it was a unique opportunity for us to work with a Chinese production.

For two and a half weeks last month, Love On A Shoestring was shot completely in Taipei. Tyler claimed that when they first arrived in Taiwan, he and Cheryl Chou and Jernelle Oh, the other two Taiwanese actors, were essentially left to” live on their own in the wild” because they were unfamiliar with the situation.

However, the stars, including Chinese celebrities Lin He Xuan and Yao Yao, were all very welcoming to us. They may ask if we needed everything, and may encourage us to have cuisine with them after filming”, he chirped.

With Love On A Shoestring and his cast in next week’s hit Emerald Hill, the subsidiary of 2008’s The Little Nyonya, there’s no question Tyler is well on his approach on becoming part of Mediacorp’s new group of leading people. &nbsp,

We enquired if he views himself as a rising sun. He laughed and said:” But I have n’t won ( Most Popular ) Rising Star award ( at the Star Awards ), so no, I do n’t consider myself one”.

” But I’m glad that people are giving me options because I put in a lot of effort. There are people who have even backed me since the end, and I want to show them that they are right, he said. &nbsp,

What distinguishes Tyler from his fellow Star Searchers, especially Herman Keh and Zhai Siming?

” They both have very fresh- looking eyes. He continued, noting that he does n’t actually audition for the same roles as Siming and Herman at first because he believes that I look more mature when I take on more mature roles.

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Taiwanese actor Xiu Jie Kai joins cast of The Little Nyonya spinoff, Emerald Hill

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The success of upcoming hit Emerald Hill, the prequel to 2008’s mega-hit drama The Little Nyonya, appears to be Mediacorp going above and beyond. &nbsp,

The Peranakan-themed television set also features Tasha Low, Tyler Ten, Zhang Zetong, and Chantalle Ng. Also on the show are Zoe Tay, Jesseca Liu, and Shaun Chen, the winner of the 2015 Star Awards Best Artist category.

Little Nyonya Jeanette Well, the OG, may even make a memorable return appearance as Yuenniang.

And then Emerald Hill’s celebrity power has only risen once more. &nbsp,

Taiwanese actor Xiu Jie Kai will join the Emerald Hill cast on Thursday ( May 16 ). &nbsp,

He did playing Zhang Jin He, the father of Jesseca Liu’s figure. &nbsp,

Xiu’s personality is also the next child of Zoe Tay’s personality, the family’s matriarch, which makes the 41- year- older the brother of Shaun Chen, Romeo Tan and Sheila Sim, as well as the father of Tasha Low, who is set to play the fresh Little Nyonya, Zhang Xin Niang.

This will be Xiu’s second occasion acting in a Taiwanese production. Before joining the rest of the solid who started filming this month, he may be flying over in June for fitting. &nbsp,

After appearing in the Japanese crisis Friends, Xiu Jie Kai made his comedic debut in 2003. His popularity grew thanks to his roles in dramas Mars ( 2005 ), Black &amp, White ( 2008 ) and K. O. 3an Guo ( 2009 ). &nbsp,

He is also the father of Japanese actress Alyssa Chia, with whom he has two girls nicknamed Bubu, eight, and Bobo, six.

Xiu is even uncle to Angelina, 18, Alyssa Chia’s child with her ex- husband, Foreign entrepreneur Sun Zhihao.

This article was first published in 8days. &nbsp,

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Ceremonial funeral held for fallen SCDF firefighter remembered for selflessness, passion for work

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