 Anne Hathaway will lead the upcoming A24 melodrama Mother Mary. The Devil Wears Prada actress and her co-stars wrapped filming last year, and the trailer for the movie was released in late 2025. In the film, Anne plays a pop star whose relationship with her former friend becomes complicated. Anne hyped up fans for the trailer’s release by sharing the posters to her Instagram in December 2025 alongside the mysterious tease, “This is not a ghost story. This is not a love story.”
What Is Mother Mary About? Mother Mary follows the titular character, a pop singer, who develops a psychosexual affair with her fashion designer Sam. The official logline reads, “Long-buried wounds rise to the surface when iconic pop star Mother Mary reunites with her estranged best friend and former costume designer, Sam Anselm, on the eve of her comeback performance.” The trailer opens with Anne in character as she takes the stage for Mother Mary’s highly anticipated comeback performance. The teaser cuts to her visiting Sam in need of a dress. The estranged besties clearly have unresolved beef as Sam tells Mother Mary that she’s refused to listen to her music for a decade. “We’re reinventing you,” Sam is heard saying toward the end of the intense trailer, which shows snippets of bloody, gravity-defying and emotional moments with the titular character. Can I Stream the Mother Mary Movie? How to Watch it Viewers will not be able to stream Mother Mary immediately; A24 is releasing the film exclusively in theaters in April 2026. An exact release date has yet to be announced. Who Is in the Mother Mary Cast? In addition to Anne, the rest of the main cast of Mother Mary includes Michaela Coel as Sam Anselm and Hunter Schafer as Hilda. Other cast members are Atheena Frizzell, Kaia Gerber, Jessica Brown Findlay, Isaura Barbé-Brown, Alba Baptista, Sian Clifford and FKA twigs.  Christopher Nolan is taking a crack at adapting Homer’s Greek poem, The Odyssey, into an IMAX movie fit for the big screen. With a star-studded cast behind Matt Damon as the lead, the epic is expected to be an immersive, dramatic and thrilling ride for viewers when it hits theaters later this month.
As seen in the film’s final “countdown” trailer, which Universal released in the first week of July, Damon’s Odysseus is faced with a long and difficult journey across the sea following the Trojan War. What Is The Odyssey About? Homer’s The Odyssey follows the legendary Greek king of Ithaca, Odysseus, as he embarks on a long and dangerous journey back home after the Trojan War. The story chronicles his encounters with other mythical entities, including sirens, a witch-goddess and more, while Odysseus tries to reunite with his wife, Penelope. When Does Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey Come Out? Nolan’s The Odyssey will be released in theaters on July 17, 2026, with early showings beginning the afternoon of July 16. The film is rated R, runs 2 hours and 52 minutes, and will have exclusive access to IMAX screens for the first three weeks of its release. It is reportedly the most expensive movie of the filmmaker’s career, and it made history as the first feature ever shot entirely with IMAX film cameras. The Oppenheimer director teased that his upcoming cinematic experience “truly contains all stories” during a November 2025 interview with Empire. “As a filmmaker, you’re looking for gaps in cinematic culture, things that haven’t been done before,” Nolan explained. “And what I saw is that all of this great mythological cinematic work that I had grown up with — Ray Harryhausen movies and other things — I’d never seen that done with the sort of weight and credibility that an A-budget and a big Hollywood, IMAX production could do.” Who Is in The Odyssey Cast? As previously stated, Damon is leading the cast in the role of Odysseus, the ancient Greek legendary figure. He is flanked by co-stars Anne Hathaway as Odysseus’ wife, Penelope, Tom Holland as Telemachus, Odysseus’ son, Robert Pattinson as Antinous, Zendaya as the goddess Athena and Charlize Theron as the goddess-witch Circe. The rest of the extensive cast features Jon Bernthal, Benny Safdie, John Leguizamo, Himesh Patel, Mia Goth, Will Yun Lee and Bill Irwin. In January 2026, it was revealed that rapper Travis Scott was cast in the film during a teaser clip that aired during the AFC Championship football game. Scott plays a bard, and Nolan has explained that he chose the rapper to draw a connection between hip-hop and the oral poetry tradition through which Homer’s epic was originally passed down.  After 23 years, Rui En's 2003 classic hit 'Tao Yan' is getting a resurgence, and it comes with a new surprise that even fans of the song may not have known before.
Recently, local singer-songwriter Jim Lim, 55, shared on Instagram a cover of 'Tao Yan' he recorded with fellow MengFM members, Mediacorp actor Cavin Soh, 55, and local singer Ric Liu. "'Tao Yan', a song I wrote and produced for Rui En many year back, decided to do a fun version by us MengFm, hope you guys like it," the co-founder of FM Pop Music School wrote. Needless to say, the local boyband, which debuted in 1997, went on hiatus in 2003 and reunited in 2019, serenaded fans with their alluring vocals, delivering a brand-new rendition of the popular R&B song. Many local singers, including Joanna Dong, who left three fire emojis, Chen Diya (“urghhhhh”), and Tay Kewei (“classic!”), chimed in with excited comments, while the OG singer showed her support by liking the post. Fans also flocked to the comments to sing (ha, get it?) praises of the members, with one even dubbing the group “Singapore’s top-tier group.” “My childhood favourites are still perfectly amazing,” one fan gushed. If you’re wondering what prompted them to do this cover, it appears that the song has recently resurfaced as a trending audio. An excited fan even left a message on the actress’ Instagram, saying: “Rui En! ‘Tao Yan’ became popular again!!!!” Rui En’s response? “Yas I know, but not exactly sure what to do with that information,” she mused. Others also urged on Jim’s IG reel for the actress to do a collab with MengFM. A handful of netizens, however, expressed surprise that the song was actually written by Jim. “This song by Rui En was my favourite when I was a kid. Turns out it was written by you,” wrote one fan. Another quipped, with a heart-eyes emoji: “Why does it feel like every song in this world is written by Teacher Lim?” Other classics written by Jim include Fish Leong’s 'Acceptance' (2004), Stefanie Sun’s 'My Love' (2004) and 'Invisible' (2005), as well as A-Mei’s 'I Want Happiness?' (2006).  There are celebrities who are deeply concerned that AI could replace them.
But Hong Kong actor Lawrence Ng? He sees it as another income stream. At a recent promotional event for his new crime drama Deadly Sins, the 62-year-old revealed that he has ventured into the AI film industry. Lawrence has licensed the likeness rights to his younger self to a production company, which is using AI to recreate his 20-year-old self for a feature film. "They used what I looked like at 20 to make a movie. I didn't have to film anything. I've seen the finished product and I'm very satisfied with it," he said. "It also gave me the chance to relive what it feels like to be the male lead again." Lawrence added that the agreement is backed by a comprehensive contract, so he isn't worried about his likeness being misused and believes his rights are fully protected. He also candidly admitted that "the payout is quite good". When asked whether he thinks AI will take work away from actors, Lawrence said he sees it as opening up a new career path instead. Joking about the possibilities, he quipped: "In the future, I can just sit there without filming anything and still get the job done. Even if I break my legs [and can't work anymore], I won't have to worry." Lawrence also averred that AI-generated performances and traditional live acting can coexist, and that having another way for actors to work could be a positive development for the industry.  For decades, martial arts legend Jet Li has faced criticism from netizens who believed he favoured the two daughters he shares with '90s screen goddess Nina Li Chi, over the two daughters from his first marriage to former Chinese actress Huang Quiyan.
Now, the 63-year-old has finally addressed the long-running rumours. In a Xiaohongshu video with youngest daughter Jada, Jet spoke candidly about how he and Nina ensured all four daughters were cared for, revealing that Nina played a much bigger role in raising his older daughters than many realised. Jada, 23, asked her dad how he made sure he treated all four daughters fairly, given that she and sister Jane, 26, had a very different upbringing from their older half-sisters, Si Li, 38, and Taimi Li, 37. Jet admitted he was aware of the criticism over the years but had never felt the need to respond. "A lot of people online have said I wasn't good to my two older daughters," he said. "We've never wanted to explain ourselves." According to Jet, even before he and Nina had children together, she had already promised to look after his two older daughters. "Before we had you two, your mum told me, 'I'll take care of the two girls. I'll pay for their education and make sure everything is taken care of. You don't have to worry,'" he recalled. Jet said he fully supported the arrangement. "I thought it was a good idea. If I took care of them, they'd only be close to me. I wanted them to have a good relationship with your mum," he explained. He went on to reveal that Nina did far more than cover their education expenses. "Your mum set aside enough money for them," he said. "I think they have enough to last until they're 100 years old." He added that Nina later bought each of his older daughters homes in both the US and China. "They're working now and earning their own money," he said. "We've always told them they don't need to worry about us. The only person they need to take care of is their mum." Jet also dismissed any suggestion that Nina and his older daughters are not close, sharing that every year, they would spend time together in Singapore or the US. He added that people only see the surface and that their family dynamics are far less complicated than people assume. Jet and Qiuyan divorced in 1991 after three years of marriage. He met Nina while filming The Dragon Fight in 1989, and the couple married in 1999. The actor has previously admitted that meeting Nina changed his understanding of love, famously saying he realised "what love really is" after meeting her. Jet has long been accused of abandoning Qiuyan and their daughters after their divorce, but Qiuyan has repeatedly defended him. Earlier this year, Jet’s longtime friend, film producer Tiffany Chen, also came to his defence, saying he left the marriage "with nothing", giving Qiuyan their properties in Los Angeles and Beijing while continuing to pay for both daughters' upbringing and education.  For some, life's greatest thrill is not knowing what's around the corner. But for others, the chance to glimpse the future is simply impossible to resist.
Ask Mediacorp actor James Seah, and it seems he'd choose the certainty of knowing what lies ahead. In upcoming Mediacorp drama Sooner Or Later, the 35-year-old plays the younger brother of Hai Long (Jeremy Chan), a disillusioned salesman who gained the ability to foresee the future through his dreams after surviving a lightning strike. The 20-episode fantasy drama is set to premiere in January 2027. One of Hai Long's dreams reveals that, in order to save his wife, both he and his younger brother will die in a car accident. He then tries his best to alter the course of events, only for things to move closer towards the outcome he's trying to escape. As you can tell, the ability to foresee the future comes with its own burdens. Even so, if given the choice, it seems James would still rather know what lies ahead. In a recent interview with reporters, the actor posited that, while he believes some things in life may be predetermined, the journey is nevertheless in our own hands. He also said that fate may set the direction, but how far we ultimately go depends on our choices, hard work, and planning. If he really had the ability to know the future in advance, James would most want to know the kind of person he would become at the end of his life and the sort of life he would be living. "Knowing that might help me better understand how I should live now, how I should make each decision, and even give me the chance to correct choices that I might later regret," he said. He also hopes to have the chance to alter the future if he could. "If what I foresee isn't what I had hoped for, I would first do my best to change it," he mused. "But if, in the end, it still couldn't be changed, I would learn to accept it with grace and find growth and inspiration through the experience."  It's always refreshing to see a fellow Singaporean featured in street interviews on viral social media platforms. But when that Singaporean is Fiona Xie, it's no surprise that netizens go into a frenzy.
In a recent video by viral TikToker Tokyo Sims, host Kole Sims was seen conducting a street interview with the 44-year-old actress, asking her about her metallic corset top. The video appears to have been filmed at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport though Kole's street interviews are usually filmed in Shibuya. In a snippet posted on Instagram, the 24-year-old asked, pointing to Fiona’s sculptural top: "Can I, like, knock on this?" He also likened the outfit to "body armour" because of its metallic material. "Thank you. It dispenses donuts as well, it's very special," quipped the Crazy Rich Asian star, prompting him to reply, "You're sweet like that." Fiona's response? "Uh huh, be careful, I'll give you diabetes." And let's just say netizens were thrilled to see the actress, who faded out of the local showbiz scene in 2009, making a surprise appearance on the viral page as a "Singapore represent". "Did not expect to see Fiona Xie here," remarked one. "Fiona?! Ma'am?!" another exclaimed with fire emojis. "I watched her act since I was really young. Wasn't expecting to see a Singaporean feature," wrote another netizen. Others fawned over their "childhood crush", saying she hasn't aged a bit and is "still so gorgeous". "Is she immortal? It's like she's never aged," noted one online user. Another praised: "She is beautiful and her confidence comes with maturity and experience."  Taiwanese-American singer-actor Vanness Wu, 47, took to Instagram on June 29 to share the surprise news that he has remarried.
The F4 star paired the surprise announcement with a black-and-white photo of him holding his partner’s hand, both wearing wedding rings. He wrote: “Every good thing comes from above. 2026 has been filled with so many blessings. Being able to tour again with the boys, do what I love on stage and perform for you all… and now being blessed with the most important person in my life.” He also expressed gratitude to those who have supported him over the years, adding: “May God bless each and every one of you with the same love and grace He has so generously shown me.” Vanness was previously married to Singaporean heiress and entrepreneur Arissa Cheo in 2013. The couple was frequently the subject of rumours about their marriage and eventually divorced in 2018 after five years together. Last year, Vanness was spotted at a wedding in Indonesia with a woman who bears a resemblance to a Taiwanese host, sparking speculation she might be his new wife. However, his agency B’in Music quickly shut down the rumours, clarifying that the woman in question is not his wife. His agency declined to share further details about his partner, asking the public to respect the couple’s privacy and thanking fans for their well wishes. Vanness has, of late, been busy with the F4 reunion project F✦FOREVER World Tour, alongside Jerry Yan, Vic Chou, and Mayday’s Ashin, having just wrapped up their Manila stop. They're set to perform in Singapore on Aug 14 to 16 at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.  Chinese actor Max Zhang, 52, probably didn't expect his Father's Day celebration to turn into a debate about parenting boundaries.
His wife, Hong Kong actress Ada Choi, also 52, recently shared snippets from their family holiday in the Maldives with their three children, Zoe, 15, Chloe, 13, and Le Er, six. The family-of-five looked every bit the picture of happiness as they soaked up the sun, enjoyed water sports and strolled along the beach together. In one clip, the family gathered indoors to celebrate Father’s Day. Zoe and Chloe presented flowers to their dad and gave him hugs before Max responded with kisses on their cheeks. While many viewers saw the interaction as a sweet display of fatherly love, others felt differently. The seemingly innocent gestures soon sparked debate online, with some netizens questioning whether the girls, who are now teenagers, are at an age where more physical boundaries should be maintained between father and daughters. Comments such as “There’s a lack of boundaries” and “It feels a little awkward to watch” began appearing online, with some arguing that although Max’s actions were clearly motivated by love, a different expression of affection might have been more suitable given the girls’ ages. Others, however, came to the actor’s defence, saying there was nothing inappropriate about a father showing affection to his children and that the family’s close bond was being unfairly scrutinised.  Jeanette Aw held a charity fundraiser in celebration of her 47th birthday on Jun 28, and has raised at least $19,000 from selling some of her personal items, as well as trinkets featured in her YouTube series.
Taking to Instagram over the weekend to share that the charity sale had raised at least S$19,000 at the time she posted the update. All proceeds are to be donated to the Singapore Children’s Society. “The amount of love, kindness, and generosity we've received has been incredible,” she wrote. “Every donation, message, and word of encouragement meant so much.” A variety of items was available, including original artworks, hand-painted tingkat containers, cups, and plates made by Jeanette and guests on her YouTube series JA Unscripted. Pre-owned belongings from the actress’ personal collection, as well as paintings donated by the Singapore Girls’ Home, were also on sale that day. Jeanette gushed that everyone’s support has “made this experience so special”, and that she is beyond grateful. For those who would still like to contribute, the donation link will remain opened until end of July. In a previous interview with reporters, Jeanette also shared that, instead of gifts, she hopes that her fans would show support in the form of cash donations. “Every piece of donation would be of great help,” she said. |