Chris Martin recites Malay pantun at Coldplay concert in Kuala Lumpur

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When translated, Martin’s pantun reads:

Going to the shop to buy vegetables,
Cooking tom yum as asked by mother,
Coldplay is now in Kuala Lumpur,
Treating you to your favourite song

The bit won over the crowd who have called it “one of their favourite moments” from the show. And the love appears to be mutual.

Before reciting the pantun, Martin told the Malaysian crowd that he “wished (Coldplay) came to Malaysia sooner” as they were “one of the best audiences in the world”.

Speaking in Malay, Martin added: “We’re so happy to be here. Let’s healing together.”

Coldplay’s Kuala Lumpur concert marked their final one for the year. They will be back on the road in January 2024 which will see them delighting audiences in the Phillipines and of course, Singapore.

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Chow Yun Fat, 68, completes his first 21km half marathon in a little over 2 hours

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Did Chow Yun Fat just outdo himself again? On Sunday (Nov 19), the 68-year-old Hong Kong film legend, affectionately known as Fat Gor (Cantonese for Big Brother Fat), participated in his first ever half marathon at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge. 

Guess how long Chow, who as usual turned up in his signature all-black sports attire, took to finish the 21km run?

Only 2hrs 27mins and 56secs. For your reference, the average half marathon finish time is 1hr 50 mins for men but the star is already pushing 70, mind you.

Some netizens also managed to get a glimpse of the actor crossing the finishing line, looking suave as ever and not panting at all. 

He even raised his hand to wave at the crowd while everyone cheered for him. What a champ, right?

After the run, Chow also told the media that he was happy with his performance. His timing met the goal set by the organisers and he will be joining the run again next year. 

This half marathon is just one of the many sporting milestones Chow has achieved recently.

In February this year, Fat Gor took part in the 10km run at the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon, and finished it in 1hr 3mins and 57secs.

Last December, he participated in the Hong Kong Athletics Cross Country Championships, which he completed in 56mins and 39secs. 

At that time, he was asked if he would want to try running a half marathon. His reply? “Maybe a few years later.”

Guess he couldn’t wait to check that off his to do list.

This story was originally published in 8Days. 

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Coldplay wins praise at Tokyo concert after performing song for fan who lost her husband

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Coldplay singer Chris Martin saw two fans( a mother and son ) holding up a sign after playing & nbsp, Hymn For The Weekend, and he read it off while asking,” Can you play Everglow?” Everglow is not a member of & nbsp, Music Of The Spheres’ permanent setlist, which caused the crowd to roar.

The two supporters were then invited to the stage by Martin, who then led them to his music. Martin took the sign to convey its entire message to the rest of the market after the two supporters had settled in:” Can you perform Everglow for my father in heaven?”

The audience erupted into a sea of applause and cheers as Martin responded,” Yes( I ) can and we will ,” and the two fans began to cry.

Martin defined the song’s meaning before launching into a soulful rendition of Everglow, saying,” This music is about when someone leaves the human kind and they stay with you in your heart and your mind. Additionally, they are close by, watch over you, and love you. I therefore believe that this is a wise decision.

Both fans and non-fans have been moved by Martin’s heartwarming gesture in movies, with the majority of them referring to him as a” wonderful human being.” Some shared their thoughts of their deceased loved ones while watching the videos, saying they had cried.

This January, Coldplay will give a record-breaking six times at Singapore National Stadium. Even after organizers added a small number of cards last October, all six shows’ cards have already been sold out.

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Members of K-pop groups Aespa, (G)I-dle and Ive to collaborate on a song

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In the days leading up to the album’s launch, the people who are taking part in Nobody will be made known on the M: USB YouTube channel and social media pages. That hasn’t stopped viewers from making educated guesses and discussing their ideal lineup, though.

El Capitxn, a singer-songwriter who has collaborated with BTS and IU, and Seo Ji-eum, the poet who wrote Ive’s megahit track Love Dive, are among those who took part in the production of Nobody.

Nobody is allegedly the K-pop industry” joining forces” in an article published by South Korean media outlet & nbsp, Sports Seoul, in the hopes that South Korea will host the 2030 World Expo. The creator of Nobody stated in the same content,” This is a partnership that was accomplished by destroying existing beliefs.” It will be a unique gift for fans of international music because the participating performers, composers, lyricists and team all represent K-pop.

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Former TVB actress Jacqueline Wong marries musician Lai Man Wang in intimate ceremony

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The ceremony took place on a lawn, and the banquet in a white marquee tent. According to the venue’s website, it costs at least HK$98000 (S$17,100) to book the place.

In his speech, Lai thanked Wong for always being there to lend a listening ear when he’s home. “Thank you for taking care of me all the time. I hope to use everyone’s applause to thank my wonderful wife,” he added.

Wong, on the other hand, wished for good health and for everyone’s dreams to come true.

The couple’s relationship first made the news when they were spotted walking their dogs together in 2022. At that time, Wong’s contract for TVB had just ended. She was put in ‘cold storage’ by the broadcaster when she was secretly filmed kissing pop diva Sammi Cheng’s husband Andy Hui in a car.

The actress, who now calls herself a singer-songwriter, saw her reputation take a nosedive and was quickly branded “Asia’s most famous mistress”.

This story was originally published in 8Days. 

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Blackpink's Lisa shares photos from Crazy Horse Paris show: 'Call me whenever you need someone to fill a spot'

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Nearly 9 million people have liked Lisa’s photos in less than a day, and they have sparked an net hysteria as fans laud her for redefining what it means to be the K-pop idol. Sorn and Tong Thanayut, two Thai artists, have also praised Lisa profusely.

Yet Facebook’s official Instagram page, which posted,” Mother is mothering,” couldn’t contain their excitement.

Lisa described her time at Crazy Horse Paris as” such an awesome experience” and appears to have enjoyed it. Visit me whenever you need someone to fill a spot, she implied in her post, indicating that she would be willing to perform it once more.

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Andy Lau proudly shows 11-year-old daughter's paintings in exhibition, says she's 'more creative than me'

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Andy Lau, a 61-year-old singer-actor from Hong Kong, recently displayed his first work of art in 1 / X Andrew Lau X Art Exhibition. & nbsp, The exhibition featured paintings, digital artwork, calligraphy pieces, and even a three-meter-tall sculpture of Lau’s character from the 2003 Hong Kong action movie Running On Karma, all of which provided viewers with an alternative view of the Heavenly King.

The area honoring Lau and his girl, Hanna, who is 11 years old, received the most attention.

Lau is not afraid to share Hanna’s artwork, despite his well-known protection of her private and that of his wife, Malay former model Carol Chu, age 57.

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South Korean rapper Bang Yong-guk earns praise for having prayer breaks during Malaysian concert

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In a stark contrast to the Matty Healy controversy, South Korean rapper Bang Yong-guk has won praise for his actions during his recent concert in Malaysia. On Thursday (Jul 20), the former BAP leader was performing at Kuala Lumpur’s Shantanand Auditorium as part of his ongoing Colors Of Bang Yongguk tour.

In a video posted by Twitter user Malaysian Kpop Fans, it was revealed that Bang paused his concert to allow Muslim fans to perform their prayers.

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Good Vibes Festival 2023 cancellation: How singers and fans made the best of a bad situation

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Australian singer The Kid Laroi was slated to headline the second day of the Good Vibes Festival on Jul 22. However, he only found out about the festival’s fate upon touching down in Malaysia. In a series of Instagram stories, The Kid Laroi then apologised to Malaysian fans and hinted that he would perform at his hotel bar.

Soon, fans gathered at Sama-Sama Hotel’s bar as the singer serenaded them with hits such as Stay, Without You and Thousand Miles.

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Watch the video: K-pop supergroup BTS' Jungkook releases solo single Seven

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Jungkook, a member of K-Pop supergroup BTS, officially launched on Friday (Jul 14) his solo career with the release of single Seven, a track also featuring American rapper Latto.

BTS is on temporary break as a group with two of its seven members currently doing mandatory military service in South Korea, but other members are continuing to carry out solo projects and concerts.

The group have gained a huge international following after breaking ground for K-pop’s global success including in the US music charts and industry awards.

The video for Seven – described by his music label as an invigorating summer song – was also revealed on Friday and includes an appearance by South Korean actress Han So-hee.

His label BigHit is part of South Korean entertainment company HYBE and also manages BTS.

Ahead of his official solo debut, Jungkook previously released two free singles.

Fans have been camping out for days to get a chance to see the K-pop star perform his new song in New York’s Central Park on Friday.

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