Bright and Nene: Thai stars confirm they're in a relationship

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Taking to her Instagram site, Nene, a singer whose true name is  Pornnappan Pornpenpipat, addressed the dating news and also apologised for the” confusion” it had caused.

” I apologize for not being able to communicate this with you sooner than it did the news.” You may or may not know me, but I typically keep my personal life separate from my songs because my goal is always to spread love and enthusiasm through my songs and performances for all of you great individuals.

” Bright is a nice person. When times are difficult, we cheer each other up and celebrate together when we’re content. Those who have followed me are aware of how open-minded I am often about what I feel. Feelings are what inspires me to read both love and terrible songs because they gas my creativity and generate me.

Like fills my heart with heat every day, making me better a better person. When we are up, I find myself laughing more, smiling brighter, and feeling frightened to take risks. Since I am aware that if I fall, there will always be someone who will recognize, support, and get me. “

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Super Junior's Kyuhyun fluently sings in Malay during Kuala Lumpur concert

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Fans in Malaysia erupted into cheers on Saturday ( Apr 13 ) when Kyuhyun performed a rendition of Misha Omar’s 2002 ballad Bunga-Bunga Cinta ( Flowers Of Love ). The Singles Inferno host’s flawless language of every individual Malay word was evident in the recordings taken during the performance, which won praise from critics who called his performance “beautiful” and “deserving of a K-drama soundtrack”

Yet Misha Omar has commended Kyuhyun’s cover. In an Instagram Story, the 42-year-old singer said that she “was still smiling” and “did n’t know when she’d stop”. Speaking to Malaysian internet store Gempak, Misha added: “Kyuhyun made the song tone more intimate. “

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South Korean singer Park Bo-ram, known for Reply 1988 song, dies at 30

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Park Bo-ram, a South Korean singer, confirmed in a statement that she passed away at the age of 30 on Thursday ( Apr 11 ).

When she went to the bathroom, Park was reportedly drinking with two of her companions at one of their homes. Her friends checked her on her and discovered her unconscious around 9:55pm ( South Korean time ) when she refused to leave. &nbsp, Park was taken to the hospital but died around 11: 17pm.

” We at Xanadu Entertainment are seriously depressed and profoundly saddened by the passing. Delivering unexpected information to Park Bo- ram supporters is even more painful, according to the agency.

Xanadu Entertainment further stated that funeral arrangements will be made after her family has been advised, and that the general public should refrain from making theoretical information.

According to South Korean media, Korea JoongAng Daily, an autopsy will be conducted on Saturday ( Apr 13 ) to determine the cause of death, and an investigation into her death is ongoing.

The singer made her official album with the music Beautiful in 2014 after appearing on the Mnet interview present Superstar K2 in 2010.

Some of her music include Sorry, Celepretty and Dynamic Love. Notably, she was also in the OST for the 2015 K- drama Reply 1988 with the song&nbsp, Hyehwadong ( Or Ssangmundong ).

Before her passing, she apparently had been getting ready to make do with her return to honor the tenth anniversary of her album.

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Aespa's Winter to go on hiatus while recovering from lung surgery

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As she recovers from lung surgery, Aespa’s Winter will take a break, according to her agency SM Entertainment on Friday ( Apr 12 ).

The organization revealed that she underwent surgery for collapse, which is more frequently known as the fell heart.

” As ( pneumothorax ) is a condition prone to recurrence, ( the surgery ) was carried out as a preventive measure in accordance with her doctor’s opinion, and the decision was made after plenty of discussion”, SM Entertainment added.

” Regarding her future plan, we will consider Winter’s healing position our top priority moving forward”.

Winter made her Aespa debut in 2020. The K-pop girl band will make their initial appearance on Jul 20th during their Live Tour- Synk: Parallel Line in Singapore.

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Blackpink’s Lisa partners with RCA Records for solo works

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Blackpink’s Lisa has joined troops with RCA Records for her future guitar produces. The 27- yr- ancient K- pop star’s recently established company, LLOUD, have inked a deal with the big label arm, which is owned Sony Music, but may still own the rights to her works.

Lisa stated in a statement shared that she was” very excited to get joining the RCA family” and that she believes they will make the best group to advance my solo career.

However, Peter Edge, the CEO of RCA Records, and John Fleckenstein, the company’s COO, praised the singer as” an unquestionable worldwide force and an indisputable global force.”

Lisa recently pledged to launch a solo record this time,” no matter what”.

The Thai sun, &nbsp, who released the second song Lalisa in 2021, &nbsp, promised fans she will destroy a new report at some point in 2024 and told fans to” be tuned”.

Hosting a Unique Birthday Q And A With Lisa – 27 Decades Around The Sun, via LLOUD’s official YouTube channel, she teased:” This time, song, No matter what, I want to launch a new record this time. This time, I was able to concentrate on myself more. I’m so excited to pursue my goals for this year. Keep tuned”!

Lisa, &nbsp, who is set to make her acting debut in The White Lotus, &nbsp, even teased cooperation with Rosalía and Tyla.

The Water star just made a tease about how she and Lisa will “undoubtedly” collaborate “down the range.”

The 22-year-old singer shared a video of herself and the musician improvising while listening to Art from Tyla’s self-titled album record.

Tyla put the words” sweetest gorllll, played her some of my favorite tracks on the record… Absolutely a LISA by TYLA collab down the line” in the Instagram Story picture. ( sic )”

And she afterward told Reuters:” We’ve been speaking about making a music collectively, but yes, for certain”.

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Singaporean singer-actor Aliff Aziz does not want to divorce wife Bella Astillah

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Aliff Aziz, a song and song from Singapore, has resisted divorcing his wife, a malay actress Bella Astillah.

Aliff, 33, arrived at the Federal Territories Syariah Lower Court on Thursday ( Apr 4 ) for the second court hearing for Bella’s Mar 11 fast- track divorce application. According to scheduling issues, the Malaysia-based singer-actor was not present at the first judge reading on March 13.

” The last few months have been a rollercoaster ride for me,” I said. All involved must feel the same and but, for myself, I will do all I can to save my marriage for my children”, said Aliff, as reported by Indonesian media sources. &nbsp,

” I missed my children and I’ve made a mistake. Although I’ve made some mistakes, this is not the conclusion; we must make these kinds of choices.

He continued to love Bella. They have two children along. &nbsp,

However, Bella, whose real name is Dayang Nabellah Awang Astillah, told reporters outside the jury that she was surprised by Aliff’s choice and was “very tired”.

” I did not anticipate this coming, and I believed everything would be settled immediately. Divorce is the one thing I fear most, which is why I’ve been trying to ( fix our marriage ) for years. But I think I’ve had plenty today”, said the 30- yr- old celebrity.

The couple’s marriage case was adjourned to judge on June 4th due to the lack of a settlement between them.

Bella alleged Aliff of cheating on her 11 days on April 3 in a media interview with Indonesian press.

” I threw away my own home because I loved Aliff but little. I always talked about this before, but I have to because yet people I’ve looked up to, like my in- rules, have turned against me”, she said.

I regret regretfully disowning my girlfriend but no Aliff.

Bella also acknowledged that she had a relationship with 27-year-old Malaysian professional Muaz Zabir last month, but insisted that it was just to make Aliff envious. &nbsp,

This divorce was sparked by the Aliff’s khalwat ( close proximity ) case with Malaysian actress Ruhainies, 31.

Aliff and Bella second got married in 2016 before divorcing in 2019 following an alleged cheater charge. They eventually reconciled in 2020.

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Singaporean actors living in Taiwan, Yvonne Lim and Andie Chen, describe their earthquake experience

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Andie, who has experienced minor tsunamis over the three years he has lived in Taiwan, explained:” What you’re supposed to do is to rush at a place where nothing’s going to fall on your mind. &nbsp,

Because the walls there is more reliable, I decided to put an arch in between my existing room and kitchen. And if the property collapsed, I’d been near my house where there’s food and water.”

Andie ran downstairs to reach his wife and children after the initial earthquake was through, taking his phone and wallet. &nbsp,

He was unable to call his wife because she left her phone at home, despite the fact that his children’s instructor had confirmed that the children were safe and gathered at the field. So he returned to his house to waited for her.

He claimed that it was only after he noticed his neighbor looking pale that he realized how serious the disaster was.

” You see, Singaporeans do n’t know, “he chuckled”. It’s the same for me, I did n’t know how bad the situation was. In my mind, I thought,’ Okay, really be secure first’.”

” If even the Taiwanese are freaking out, you know this is not regular, “he said. &nbsp,

He claimed that he had lost numerous crystals on his Eastern Television Awards prize and that Kate’s Star Awards prize had been chipped. But the” most painful “damage was to his macbook as its display was” fully smashed”.

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Former T-ara member Areum reportedly hospitalised after suicide attempt

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” Finally, one day in November 2021, he completely lost control of his attitude. In front of our baby, he pinned me down on the bed, ripped off my clothing, choked me, and threatened to kill me. &nbsp,

He even beaten me hard enough to leave scars on my nose. He also punched the bottom of my feet, and I could n’t walk for a while,” she wrote.

She also included two photos of the wounds she reportedly sustained from Kim along with the lengthy statement.

She continued, adding that the couple had tried to reconcile by appearing on the 2022 television program Between Marriage and Divorce.

She has previously accused Kim of private abuse.

She allegedly abused their babies on Instagram, including hitting and spitting on them, on Mar 2.

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Japanese animation studio founder Miyazaki isn't ready to retire just yet, after latest Oscar win

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The Japanese studio Gibli, which just won its second Oscar for feature animation for The Boy and the Heron, has n’t yet disclosed what it plans to do next.

Hayao Miyazaki, the founder of the film industry, wo n’t, even if his next task is a brief version of a full-length picture, even at 83, who was the oldest director actually nominated in that category.

A long-time friend claims that Miyazaki is a little ashamed that he declared a decade ago that he would no more create movies citing his age.

After the most recent win, producer Toshio Suzuki, co-founder of Studio Ghibli, expressed regret over telling the world that he would n’t make another movie.

A cheer came up in the small, humble building that houses the theater on the fringes of sprawling Tokyo when the Oscar was reported early on Monday in Japan, where dozens of invited media had scurried in and swooped in to see the service on a large screen.

The award for best visible results went to Japan for the first time, and it marked a great time for Japanese cinema.

The Ghibli and Godzilla movies received praise from Chinese media, noting that the nation had n’t won a double Oscars since 2009 in a row. A new chapter in Chinese cinematic history was a monograph published on Tuesday in the popular Yomiuri paper.

Japan is a significant component of Oppenheimer’s, which won seven Oscar, including best photograph. An American professor who is developing the atomic explosive is the subject of the film. The movie has n’t yet been made available in Japan.

The touching picture by Wim Wenders, Perfect Days, about a sanitation worker, was nominated for an international feature film prize, but it was unsuccessful. Chinese professional Koji Yakusho, who portrays a sweet and unhappy man who cares for vegetation and takes photos, won the Cannes Film Festival award for his performance in May of last year.

The little animation that won for War Is Over was influenced by the music of Yoko Ono and John Lennon. At the Academy Awards, their son Sean, who co-wrote the movie, praised his Asian family.

Suzuki said Miyazaki celebrated his Oscar win in secret at his salon but did not attend the theater event. When asked why Miyazaki had removed his distinctive beard, Suzuki responded,” He does n’t want to look important.”

Suzuki said he spent time determining why Ghibli’s most recent picture was chosen, and whether it was because the story, which centers on a young child dealing with his family’s illness and death, and the development of a relationship with a talking bird, made any Old Testament references. Suzuki claimed that Ghibli’s hand-drawn images captured the transformation of the bird more effectively than computer graphics.

Ghibli did n’t do much publicity for the movie, opting instead for a low-key approach for a work that was reportedly retired after ten years of production.

We believed making things we really wanted to make was acceptable, Suzuki said.

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Godzilla, Oscar newbie, stomps into the Academy Awards

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“Quite frankly, I wasn’t looking at the world when we set out to make this movie,” Yamazaki said in a recent interview. “A lot of our team members said, ‘Oh, it’s Godzilla, The whole world is going to see this. You have to treat it differently.’ I told them all: ‘This is a small budget film made for a certain audience.’ They’ve proved me wrong and I’m very happy that they did.”

Much has been made of the pairing of Oppenheimer and Barbie, but the better double feature for Christopher Nolan’s film might be Godzilla Minus One. Across seven decades of movies, Godzilla has been deployed in a variety of ways. But Godzilla Minus One returns to the essential nature of Godzilla as a sober symbol of nuclear holocaust and atomic trauma.

In the 1954 original, Godzilla is woken by hydrogen-bomb testing. Producer Tomoyuki Tanaka once said: “The theme of the film, from the beginning, was the terror of the bomb. Mankind has created the bomb, and now nature was going to take revenge on mankind.”

Ironically, that Godzilla didn’t reach American audiences at the time. The version released in the US was heavily edited and stripped of much of political themes. Raymond Burr, a Canadian actor, was inserted in new footage.

For some Western moviegoers, Godzilla Minus One is a truer introduction of Godzilla, one of the movies’ greatest and grandest metaphors, than ever before.

“One of the many interpretations of Godzilla, through the evolution of the series of films over the years, has been forgotten – which is the original interpretation,” says Yamazaki. “Given the current state of affairs, what the world is going through right now, I thought it was very important that message not be forgotten. My intent was to put a spotlight on what Godzilla represented.”

In Godzilla Minus One, just as WWII is ending, Godzilla is growing. He begins appearing off the coast of Tokyo. For a kamikaze pilot Koichi (Ryunosuke Kamiki), who didn’t kill himself in battle, confronting Godzilla offers a chance for redemption. When Koichi returns to Japan, he finds his parents dead and the city in ruins. Meanwhile, American bomb tests on Bikini Atoll are fuelling Godzilla’s power.

Recent Hollywood versions of Godzilla have put the kaiju into less Japan-centric contexts. The last was 2021’s Godzilla Vs Kong. Legendary Pictures, which licenses the character from Toho, will on Mar 29 release with Warner Bros Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. If not for its coming debut, Godzilla Minus One might still be playing in theatres. It bowed out of cinemas in late January after the one-week run of a black-and-white version.

But unlike more broadly blockbuster-styled Godzilla films, Godzilla Minus One is rigorously rooted in a Japanese perspective. Some have lamented that Oppenheimer, in staying close to J Robert Oppenheimer’s story, leaves out any Japanese experience of the bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. But what’s absent of Oppenheimer is everywhere in Godzilla Minus One.

Yamazaki has only seen an English version of Oppenheimer; the film hasn’t yet been released in Japan. But he believes it’s telling that both he and Nolan were separately drawn back to the dawn of the nuclear era.

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