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Spit roasting—skewering meat on a turning spit over fire—stands among humanity’s most enduring culinary traditions. Historians like Ken Albala point to its deep roots, with food scholars noting…
VENICE, 29 August 2025 – The 82nd Venice International Film Festival is not only a stage for world cinema but also a global showcase of high fashion. This…
NEW YORK / LOS ANGELES, 29 August 2025 – Pop icon Lady Gaga has officially announced the release of her haunting new single, “The Dead Dance”, set to…
In the high-octane world of Hong Kong television, few stars shine more resiliently than Charmaine Sheh Sze-man. From her modest beginnings as the second runner-up in the 1997…
The mild, slightly sweet curry sauce generously ladled over beef brisket, fishballs, or noodles is more than just a local flavour—it’s a testament to Hong Kong’s culinary evolution,…
VENICE, 29 August 2025 – Hollywood icon Julia Roberts made a stirring debut at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival with After the Hunt, a provocative psychological thriller…
VENICE, August 29, 2025 – At the heart of the 2025 Venice Film Festival, a story of resilience unfolded that blurred the line between cinema and real life.…
Kuala Lumpur, August 28, 2025 — At the 82nd Venice International Film Festival, cinematic legend Francis Ford Coppola made a stirring return to the spotlight during the opening…
Few health topics stir debate in Asia quite like the place of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) next to Western biomedicine. The short answer to whether they can work…
Kuala Lumpur, August 28, 2025 — Todd Haynes’s ambitious 1930s-set gay romance De Noche is regaining momentum after an unexpected setback: Pedro Pascal is now in talks to…
