Author: Harley Wallace

Local crime thriller Across the Furious Sea, directed and co-written by Cao Baoping, dominated China’s box office over the weekend with a $24.7 million two-day opening kicking off Saturday. The film’s strong start continues a recent market trend of Chinese moviegoers favoring well-told local crime stories. But it was another weekend of struggle for Hollywood filmmaking in China. Disney Animation’s Wish opened in fifth place with only $3.5 million in ticket revenue, according to data from Artisan Gateway. Lionsgate’s prequel The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, meanwhile, plummeted in its second frame, earning a little under $1 million. Disney’s The Marvels likewise continued its decline,…

Pakistani actress Kinza Hashmi’s popularity has recently skyrocketed after she was revealed as the face of Infinix’s ZERO 30 Series, causing quite a stir among her fans. This collaboration with Infinix, a brand known for its cutting-edge mobile technology, was celebrated with a series of captivating photographs shared across social media platforms. Kinza, who looked debonair in the photos for Infinix, posed alongside the ZERO 30 5G, highlighting its impressive features. The phone’s powerful 60MP front camera is ideal for high-quality vlogs, capturing images in 4K at 60fps. Given its capabilities, Kinza is poised to elevate smartphone-based photography and vlogging…

Jung Kook is back on the Hot 100 this week—though he never actually left. This week, he claims a pair of spots on the ranking of the most-consumed songs in the U.S., which is a fairly rare sight among solo artists from South Korea. This week, Jung Kook debuts his new single “3D” with Jack Harlow at No. 5. As he claims another new win on the tally, he moves up on the ranking of the K-pop acts with the most hits on the list. “3D” marks Jung Kook’s fourth solo Hot 100 hit and his second of 2023. With…

Love her or hate her, but you cannot simply ignore her. Such is the clout and power of Kim Kardashian, one of the wealthiest women influencers of our times. Her name has stirred mainstream media, and it is not an exaggeration to say that she has remained relevant by rewriting the rules of long-term fame in this digital world. She is aspirational, unapologetic and completely in sync with the demands of paparazzi culture and social media, making her a cult figure with millions of followers. So, let’s take a look at Kim Kardashian’s birth chart to find out how her…

Canadian rock legend Bryan Adams will return to Coventry for the first time in 18 years as part of his So Happy it Hurts tour. The singer-songwriter, whose hits have included (Everything I Do) I Do It for You and Summer of ’69, will perform at the Coventry Building Society Arena on 17 May 2024. The date will come after a three-night residency at the Royal Albert Hall, London. The 63-year-old Grammy Award winner will also perform in Sheffield on 18 May and Cardiff the following day. Adams’ last performance at the Coventry Building Society Arena was in 2005, the…

Jung Kook is having a historic year as he branches out from BTS and officially goes solo. Things are going incredibly well for the star, and with each new tune he releases, he finds new ways to break records and do what no other artist from his home country has managed. This week, Jung Kook charts his second major hit in the U.K. on his own, and as the song arrives, he manages to make history once again. The BTS singer’s new song “3D” debuts on the U.K. singles chart at No. 5 this week. According to the Official Charts…

Lana Condor’s beauty evolution was a voyage of self-discovery as she grew up with a mom who “looks completely different than I do.” “I’m Asian American. I grew up in a household that was not Asian at all, but my brother was Asian,” Condor, 26, told Allure in an interview published on Thursday, July 13. “My parents did a really fantastic job of always encouraging me to know where I came from. However, I kind of grew up the way they grew up.” Condor explained that when it came to makeup and skincare, she had to figure out things for herself as…

Shares in YG Entertainment, the South Korean media giant, slumped over 13% on Thursday after three members of Blackpink, arguably the company’s biggest K-pop group, revealed they would not be renewing contracts with the company. Bringing its world tour to a close this month, Blackpink’s Jisoo, Jennie and Lisa have all reportedly decided against signing a new contract with the company and are set to execute deals with other labels instead, reports from South Korean outlet Sports Seoul revealed. All three of the members are supposedly in “last minute discussions with a ‘separate yet together’ strategy”, where they will sign…

EXO’s Chanyeol is the newest ambassador of local makeup brand Ever Bilena! advertisementOn Friday, Ever Bilena shared the news with a video of the South Korean idol greeting his fans. “With this good opportunity, I feel good and am so happy to be able to say hello to my fans in the Philippines,” Chanyeol said in Korean. In a press release, Ever Bilena’s Chief Sales & Marketing Officer Denice Sy said that “Chanyeol’s world-class appeal makes him a great representative” for the brand, and hinted at the idol’s possible return to the Philippines. The brand’s first ever male and international…

Cementing her status as one of China’s top idol actresses, Andy Yang Zi’s (楊紫) Lost You Forever <長相思> became summer’s biggest hit drama. To the delight of many fans, Yang Zi remains humble and does not have any diva attitude. Yang Zi is praised for her manners and high emotional intelligence, treating both costars and the crew with respect. Many who have worked with the actress vouched for her kindness and pleasant demeanor.A costume assistant who worked on The Oath of Love <餘生，請多指教>, posted a congratulatory message on social media to Yang Zi for the success of her new drama. The costume assistant praised Yang…