The New Smoke Signal: How Gen Z Turned Cigarettes Into a Cultural Aesthetic
By The Ledger Asia Lifestyle Desk 6 November 2025 – It’s an image that feels both rebellious and familiar: a young star leaning against a brick wall, cigarette…
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Miss Universe Mexico 2025 Confronts Pageant Director; Contestants Stage Walk-Out
Bangkok, 5 November 2025 – What began as a routine sash-presentation ceremony for the Miss Universe 2025 pageant erupted into one of the most talked-about controversies in pageant…
Malaysian Rapper Namewee Charged with Drug Possession and Use Following October Arrest
KUALA LUMPUR, 3 November 2025 — Malaysian rapper and filmmaker Namewee (real name: Wee Meng Chee) has been charged with two offences under the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952…
Japan’s Miyū Yamashita Takes Maybank Championship After Play-off, Gains Second LPGA Title This Year
KUALA LUMPUR, 2 November 2025 — Japan’s rising star Miyū Yamashita delivered a dramatic finish at the Maybank Championship, clinching her second win on the LPGA Tour this…
A New Golden Era: Asian Pianists Take Centre Stage Across Global Classical Music
ASIA, 2 November 2025 — A rising wave of pianists of Asian descent is reshaping the classical-music world, moving the spotlight beyond Western strongholds and redefining what global…
AI Singer Xania Monet Makes Billboard History, Reigniting the Debate on the Future of Music
LOS ANGELES, 1 November 2025 — In a world where artificial intelligence continues to blur the lines between creativity and code, the rise of Xania Monet has sent…
Asia’s Overtourism Dilemma: How the Region’s Most Beloved Hotspots Are Struggling to Breathe
BANGKOK / TOKYO / BALI, 2 November 2025 — From the beaches of Bali to the temples of Kyoto and the bustling markets of Bangkok, Asia’s tourism boom…
Testicular Microcalcifications: Understanding the Risk and Reality Behind Men’s Silent Concern
KUALA LUMPUR, 2 November 2025 — When a man undergoes a scrotal ultrasound and the radiologist’s report mentions “testicular microcalcifications,” it can sound worrying, even alarming. For many,…
The New Movies Coming to Theaters and Streaming the Rest of 2025
ASIA, 1 November 2025 — As the cinema year races toward its final quarter, a spirited lineup of films heading to theaters and streaming platforms promises to keep…
Star Power and Spooky Glamour: Celebrity Halloween Costumes That Stole 2025
By The Ledger Asia Lifestyle Desk Every October, Hollywood turns into a catwalk of chaos. Halloween isn’t just a night of fright, it’s a fashion event, a performance…