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Director Christopher Nolan's adaptation of "The Odyssey" made an epic debut, grossing US$264.1 million in global ticket sales during its opening weekend, including $124.5 million in the United States and Canada, Universal Pictures said on Sunday. U.S. actor Matt Damon (L), British-U.S. director Christopher Nolan (C) and U.S. actress Anne Hathaway (R) attend "The Odyssey" premiere at the AMC Lincoln Square in New York on July 14, 2026 Based on Homer's ancient Greek poem, the f

Hong Kong dancer Mo Li Kai-yin, who suffered life-changing injuries when a giant screen fell on him during a concert by Cantopop boy band Mirror, has been awarded HK$6.29 million (US$800,000) in damages. Hong Kong dancer Mo Li Kai-yin before the accident The District Court on June 15 ruled that Mo was entitled to compensation from his employer, Studiodanz, after suffering what the court described as "catastrophic" injuries in the July 28, 2022 accident at Hong Kong Coliseum,

Blackpink's Lisa owns a collection of supercars and a number of properties, which have helped take her net worth to estimated more than US$40 million. Blackpink's Lisa Blackpink’s Lisa has built an estimated fortune of more than US$40 million through music, luxury endorsements, business ventures, real estate and a growing collection of high-end cars. The Thai-born K-pop star recently showed off a red Ferrari on Instagram Stories, calling it "my new baby." Fans identified the

BigBang, one of South Korea's leading boy bands, plans to perform in Hanoi at the My Dinh National Stadium on Oct. 24 and 25. The group’s management agency confirmed the schedule for its 20th-anniversary world tour on its official website on June 11. Hanoi is one of the tour stops, alongside other Southeast Asian countries Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore. The announcement was immediately welcomed by Vietnamese fans. Last year, the group's leader, G-Dragon, held t

Former global football superstar David Beckham is set to receive one of his most prestigious honors yet as his name is officially immortalized on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The upcoming induction ceremony promises to be a major media event, highlighted by the high-profile attendance of his wife, Victoria Beckham. Beckham was given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame The star-veiling ceremony is scheduled to take place on June 12, 2026, on Hollywood Boulevard. The former Eng

On May 31, singer Dua Lipa and actor Callum Turner quietly exchanged vows in an intimate civil ceremony at the Old Marylebone Town Hall in the UK—a historic venue renowned for hosting numerous A-list celebrity weddings. Surrounded only by close family and friends, the ceremony eschewed ostentation and traditional princess gowns. Instead, Dua Lipa opted for an unconventional, elegant, and uniquely "her" look: a custom wedding suit-dress by Schiaparelli, drawing striking inspir

Supermodel Ming Xi and Mario Ho, son of the late Macau casino tycoon Stanley Ho, held their long-delayed wedding ceremony in France on Monday. Supermodel Ming Xi and Mario Ho hold wedding ceremony in France The ceremony, themed "A Promise Fulfilled," was described as Ho’s gift to Ming after seven years together. The couple registered their marriage in July 2019 and now have two children, but they postponed a formal wedding following the death of Ho’s father, The Standard repo

Former Hong Kong actor Steven Ma has started his new role at healthcare company Hin Sang Group with an annual salary of HK$2.52 million (US$324,000), after leaving Metro Broadcast. Former Hong Kong actor Steven Ma poses at the office of healthcare company Hin Sang Group Hin Sang Group announced on May 18 that Ma would become its vice chairman, executive director and co-chief executive officer from May 20. As a listed company, Hin Sang Group, which focuses on children’s health