Category: Entertainment – Lifestyle

FOLLOWING up on their critically-acclaimed Talk to Me from 2022, brothers Danny and Michael Philippou shift gears ever so slightly for Bring Her Back, the latest film to crawl out of the A24 horror crypt. Following the death of their father, Andy (Billy Barratt) and his stepsister Piper (Sora Wong) are taken in as foster… Continue reading Foster family blues

BEFORE venturing into music full-time, Addison Rae was a popular content creator on TikTok. Like most Gen Zs, Rae’s feed mainly consisted of dance videos, lip-syncs and comedic skits with other creators on the app. But in 2021, the 24-year-old dipped her toes into music with the release of her debut single Obsessed. The venture… Continue reading Addison Rae churns out serviceable beats in debut album

MICHAEL Learns To Rock, the award-winning band from Denmark comprising frontman Jascha Richter, guitarist Mikkel Lentz and drummer Kåre Wanscher, will be returning to Malaysia by popular demand to perform a headlining arena show. Organised by MMIC Entertainment Group and with JS Concert Productions as Promoter, Michael Learns To Rock Encore All The Hits in… Continue reading Michael Learns to Rock to perform in Malaysia on Nov 9

MARVEL Studios’ The Fantastic Four: First Steps is exactly what the MCU needed: a retro-futuristic breath of fresh air served with vintage aesthetics, cosmic threats and a family dynamic that finally feels… real. Directed by Matt Shakman, this PG-13 spectacle revives Marvel’s First Family with enough charm to win over diehard fans and enough self-awareness… Continue reading Marvel’s wholesome First Family returns with charm

WHEN setting up an audio system, unless you are getting floorstanders, always budget for appropriate speakers stands. These should never be an after-thought as the correct stands can make all the difference in audio quality and overall listening experience. Why? In short, speaker stands will isolate your speakers from unwanted vibrations and also lessen sound… Continue reading Curating home soundscapes

MALAYSIA’S favourite cat comic Bichi Mao has joined hands with Secret Recipe to make sweet mao-ments together in honour of National Day, Malaysia Day and the cake cafe chain’s 28th anniversary. “This partnership reflects our passion for supporting local brands, much like Secret Recipe’s own journey. “Whether you are here for the cakes or the… Continue reading Celebrate sweet mao-ments

WHEN we think of the word “chemical”, it often brings to mind harsh substances or industrial formulas. But not all chemicals are bad. In fact, many of the most effective and skin-loving ingredients in our everyday beauty products are chemicals and are scientifically formulated to hydrate, repair, protect and enhance your skin. Here are nine… Continue reading My chemical romance with beauty products

STREAMING numbers for the late Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath had already been rising since the massive farewell concert at Villa Park, Birmingham, UK on July 5. Dubbed the biggest event in the history of heavy metal, it was a suitable send off for a band deemed many to be a pioneering force of the… Continue reading Rock of ages

IT is just two simple alphabets, but it has the potential to cause a meltdown of gigantic proportions in a child. Yes, learning to say “no” to a child is an essential component in parenting skillset. More pertinently, getting a young child to accept hearing that word without throwing a monumental tantrum would be a… Continue reading How to say ‘no’ to your child

vivo Malaysia has launched its vivo X Fold5, marking the debut of its first foldable smartphone in Malaysia. Combining flagship performance, premium craftsmanship and AI-powered productivity, the device redefines what a foldable smartphone can offer. Lighter than many traditional flagships at just 217g, the vivo X Fold5 features Zeiss Master Colour Display, the brightest display… Continue reading Foldable vivo flagship lands

Launching today, vivo’s new foldable smartphone has arrived in Malaysia with the vivo X Fold5. theSun spent several days with it and the foldable has proven itself to be very impressive, with almost no drawbacks. At around 217g in weight, the vivo X Fold5 is quite light for a foldable in the current ecosystem, while… Continue reading Foldable, fast, functional

MANDOPOP icon Wakin Chau is set to make a powerful return to Kuala Lumpur with the all-new upgraded edition of his concert tour The Younger Me Concerts Tour 3.0, taking place at the Axiata Arena on Oct 18, 2025. Jointly presented by Star Planet, Live Nation and ACO Media, this show promises an emotional wave… Continue reading Wakin Chau returns to KL with ‘Younger Me 3.0’ Concerts Tour this Oct 18

FOR those unfamiliar with the sprawling, spirit-summoning world of xianxia dramas, Love Game in Eastern Fantasy might sound intimidating at first glance. Ancient costumes? Cultivation? Demon hunters with long names and even longer grudges? It is a lot to take in. But this 2024 Tencent series, now recently added on Netflix, based on The Guide… Continue reading Charming xianxia romp

THE feature debut from Indonesian director Jeropoint, Jalan Pulang wastes no time letting viewers know that something is seriously wrong. From the get-go, there is dread in the air and it is not just the fog machines. The death of a husband and the sudden illness of a child are already enough for one horror… Continue reading Monsters borne of fearful society

AMID a flood of over-saturation with scream-for-the-sake-of-it horror films, Ghost Train comes chugging into cinemas as a refreshing detour. Rather than shoving viewers into a nonstop haunted house of shrieking ghosts and flickering lights, this South Korean horror-thriller dares to take its time. Directed by Tak Se-woong and featuring a sharp lead performance from Joo… Continue reading All aboard chilling express

MORE than two decades after the bloody Southport Massacre first graced screens, I Know What You Did Last Summer resurfaces this year with a shiny new cast, a slick production and the very familiar glint of a hook. Directed by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson, this fourth instalment in the long-dormant franchise aims to reignite the old-school… Continue reading Hook, line, mostly sinker

THE pandemic brought many things with it, mostly bad, but it also paved the way forward for others, such as how it radically changed consumer habits by triggering a huge shift towards digital payments. In Malaysia today, a quick scan of a QR code can pay for anything from a small pack of nasi lemak… Continue reading Price of scan to pay

PARAMOUNT’S Smurfs is an animated musical that wears its intentions loud, proud and incredibly blue. Rebooted for a new generation, this splashy feature film does not shy away from its target audience, children who still think the word “fart” is the peak of comedy and who do not question how a mushroom village has a… Continue reading For smallest Smurfs

XIAOMI Technologies Malaysia Sdn Bhd (Xiaomi Malaysia), which has opened the brand’s biggest Southeast Asian retail outlet at The Exchange TRX, Kuala Lumpur, is growing its premium smartphone segment as competition heats up, while expanding its product lines and categories. “We are paying more attention to the premium segment. The entry segment is hard to… Continue reading Xiaomi Malaysia to grow premium smartphone segment

IN feng shui, bedrooms are more than just spaces to sleep – they are sanctuaries of restoration, clarity and self-alignment. And yet, in many modern homes, subtle design decisions unknowingly inviting stress, restlessness and energetic disturbance. Let us start with one of the most overlooked mistakes: a bed placed right beside the room door. At… Continue reading Sanctuary of rest

THE year was 2018 when G-Dragon withdrew himself from the spotlight. Upon the release of his solo, self-titled album Kwon Ji Yong, he enlisted in the military, and the King of K-pop took a break from his solo activities to fulfil his mandatory national service as well as explore other pursuits. Seven years is a… Continue reading King of K-pop

AMID growing concern over attention-seeking stunts and misleading digital content, the Communications and Multimedia Content Forum of Malaysia (Content Forum) is calling for greater accountability from influencers and content creators across platforms. Influence does not just attract followers, it can activate real emotions, real reactions, and sometimes, real consequences. While many create to entertain or… Continue reading Accountability matters in age of influence

WHEN Tourism Malaysia unveiled the sun bears Wira and Manja as mascots of Visit Malaysia 2026, many gushed over their cuteness that could rival pop culture favourites Paddington and Winnie the Pooh. The smallest and rarest of its kind, these bears have not always enjoyed the spotlight. Even so, their population have fallen victim to… Continue reading Bear necessities: Preserving nature’s farmers

WHAT does a well-known TV chef bring to a heavy metal album? Meaty hooks? Carnivorous vocals? Bad puns aside, this is Seasons in Black’s first album in a dozen years. Fronted by Lucki Maurer, who is well-known in his homeland Germany as popular TV chef, Seasons in Black started life as a pure unadulterated black… Continue reading Heady stew of sound

NOT an album per se, Overtime is Italian hardcore outfit’s debut recording for the Time to Kill imprint. Released on June 30, this prime slice of hardcore punk is full of rage, angst and undisguised aural violence – all condensed into a 10-minute EP. Taking the raging slam that has its roots in the Big… Continue reading Respect for Zero rages at world with suitably angry soundtrack

FOR fans of heavy metal and its attendent subgenres, the 80s was a fabulous decade as new sounds poured forth in great streams of noise. There was the new wave of British heavy metal, featuring the likes of Iron Maiden and Venom, which was fast making inroads in the US and rest of the world.… Continue reading Helloween to perform live in KL on Dec 8

ACER today launched a new suite of portable devices designed for modern lifestyles, including the ultra-light Acer Swift Edge 14 AI laptop that was unveiled at Computex 2025, alongside the versatile Acer PM161QT portable touch display and the AOpen QF23s smart portable projector. This dynamic trio, which was unveiled in conjunction with its Acer Day… Continue reading Acer elevates dynamic lifestyles with portable AI laptop, display

LONDON/LOS ANGELES: Ozzy Osbourne, frontman of 1970s heavy metal band Black Sabbath, earned his infamy biting the head off a bat on stage and pursuing a drug-fuelled lifestyle before reinventing himself as a loveable if often foul-mouthed reality TV star. Known to fans as “The Prince of Darkness” and the “Godfather of Heavy Metal,“ Osbourne… Continue reading Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath legend and bat-biting rock icon, dies at 76

HOLISTIC care is crucial when caring for someone. Whether it be providing care and nurture for our parents or children, a well-rounded approach leads to better outcomes for their well-being. By considering the whole person, rather than just isolated symptoms, holistic care yields a higher quality of life, improved outcomes, and a greater sense of… Continue reading Bridging systematic health gaps

INFIDELITY within a relationship is an unfortunate event that can shake the very foundation of trust, leaving the betrayed partner to deal with a number of emotions ranging from hurt and betrayal to anger and confusion. In the aftermath of such a breach of trust, one of the most challenging decisions individuals face is whether… Continue reading Staying loyal to cheating type

There is an unspoken elegance to a well-designed bedroom – sunlight softly filtered through curtains, thoughtfully chosen textures, and curated calm in every corner. But beneath the visual harmony lies something more subtle yet far more powerful: the invisible flow of energy. In the world of feng shui, it is this flow, known as qi,… Continue reading Reflections of rest

HAVING written one of the most iconic guitar riffs ever, Deep Purple are assured of its place in rock history. But the pioneering hard rock outfit is not about to rest on its laurels or legacy afforded by classic tunes such as Smoke on the Water with the annoucement of its latest tour. Malaysian fans… Continue reading Deep Purple’s Malaysia date sole SEA stop on tour

AFTER a morning of slogging away at work, mundanity sets in at midday, and we turn to snacking to seek comfort and familiarity. That brief gratification is later plagued with guilt over an unhealthy dietary choice made in the heat of the moment. Helping you make the right snacking choices, SW Food, under the EcoBrown’s… Continue reading Brice’s launches new Himalayan Salt flavour

LITHUANIAN artist Ernest Zacharevic’s latest exhibition is not just an art showcase, but a boarding pass into the turbulence of artistic rights, corporate irony and public engagement. Housed at Cultprint on Lebuh Melayu, the immersive installation titled We Need to Talk transforms the gallery into a full-fledged airport terminal, complete with a faux check-in counter,… Continue reading Flighting for artistic rights

THERE is a quiet kind of heartbreak that comes with walking away from a job you genuinely loved. For many, the workplace becomes a part of life rather than just a professional space. It becomes your identity and sometimes, your second home. So, when you finally land a new job after years of being dependable,… Continue reading Saying goodbye to job you loved

THERE has not been a film that DC Studios and Warner Bros Pictures desperately need to succeed more than James Gunn’s Superman. It has to fly faster than a bullet, hit harder than a train and more importantly, be more human than its colder predecessors. Despite the relatively low bar thanks to the previous decade… Continue reading Superman soars, DC reboots

KOREAN alternative R&B label You.will.knovv has announced it is going on tour across Asia for the first time with three of its artistes on board and Malaysia is included! Featuring Tabber, Rad Museum and Miso, You.will.knovv in Malaysia 2025 is bringing the vibes to ZEPP Kuala Lumpur on Oct 4. Founded by fellow artiste Dean… Continue reading You.will.knovv artistes to play gig in Kuala Lumpur

THERE is a comforting familiarity to Jurassic World Rebirth, the seventh instalment in the long-running Jurassic franchise and a standalone sequel to Dominion. It is big, it is loud and yes, it has dinosaurs. Not too many, mind, but enough to keep the scales of nostalgia tipping just slightly in the film’s favour. Directed by… Continue reading Dinosaurs make serviceable return

TRUTH is, few expect a Cantonese-Mandarin comedy-thriller about scam syndicates to deliver more than some noise, loud acting and a recycled plot. But Money Game$ surprises in the best way. Directed by Matt Lai and backed by a powerhouse cast including Jack Lim, Eric Tsang and Bobby Au-Yeung, this rollercoaster dives into the flashy, fast-paced… Continue reading Con men camaraderie

In the realm of modern interiors, the bedroom is no longer just a place to sleep – it has evolved into a private retreat, a sanctuary of calm amid the noise of daily life. But behind beautifully styled rooms and carefully-curated decor, there is one element that quietly shapes your rest, your mood, and even… Continue reading Are you sleeping right?

WHEN Squid Game season three premiered on June 27, the expectations were as towering as the doll from Red Light, Green Light. The third and final chapter of Netflix’s most-watched series promised resolution and revenge and largely delivers, albeit with a deeper, more cerebral twist than its blood-soaked predecessors. The games are back, but so… Continue reading Global audiences wait with bated breath for show’s finale

ASTRO continues to champion women empowerment with the launch of Aadhira, a Vinmeen-exclusive drama that is as socially conscious as it is emotionally gripping. Adapted from the popular Malay series Syurga Itu Bukan Mudah, this 28-episode Tamil version is helmed by director R. Azizan and reimagined with urban polish and a bold message to speak… Continue reading Victim of domestic strife refuses to lie down

SURIA KLCC recently wrapped up the return of its “Picnic in the Park”, which this year debuted in a vibrant festival set against the backdrop of KLCC Park and the Esplanade KLCC. Held from July 4 to 6, the three-day outdoor event brought together the joy of al-fresco dining and curated lifestyle experiences in a… Continue reading Suria KLCC elevates ‘park picnics’ into full-fledged festival

A progression on almost all fronts, The Bear’s fourth season moves away from its early years of chefs engaging in shouting matches over trivial matters and having their issues simmer unnecessarily long in the pot, as show creator Christopher Storer finally moves the series and its characters towards an overdue adult form. Following the mixed… Continue reading The Bear grows up

Body Text: PINK Floyd at Pompeii is truly a historic musical document – capturing as it did a band on the cusp of superstardom. Originally filmed in the ruins of Pompeii in 1971, it was released as a concert movie the following year which saw the band take its first step towards global domination with… Continue reading Pink Floyd’s 1971 Pompeii gig finally gets vinyl release

JUNG Yong Hwa (Yong Hwa), the all-round South Korean idol best known as the frontman of CNBlue, is set to make return to Malaysia for his first-ever solo concert here. Organised by Lo-Fi Entertainment, 2025 Jung Yong Hwa Live “Director’s Cut: Our Fine Days” in Kuala Lumpur will hit the stage at Mega Star Arena,… Continue reading CNBlue Yong Hwa returns for concert in KL

LAST year marked a historic milestone for local food enthusiasts as Korea’s premium MiGyeongSan Hanwoo beef made its Malaysian debut. With the help of Plan New founder Olivia Lee-Lepinoy, Malaysia became the first country outside South Korea to sample the exclusive halal beef delicacy. This year, Lee extends the tradition yet again, introducing Korea’s premium… Continue reading Ocean treasures

BELOVED South Korean actor Park Bo Gum is making his return to Malaysia for a fan meeting, six years after his last visit! Organised by iMe Malaysia, the Park Bo Gum 2025 Fan Meeting Tour (Be With You) in Kuala Lumpur will be held on Sept 13 at Idea Live Arena. Fans can look forward… Continue reading Park Bo Gum returns to Malaysia for fan meet