Singapore - celebsbar.com

Olivia Rodrigo is due to donate a substantial amount of money to several women’s charities across the globe.Per a Billboard report, the ‘Good 4 U’ singer-songwriter has announced that she will be donating a hefty sum of money, taken from ticket sales for her ‘Guts’ world tour, to key organisations focusing on women’s issues.The singer has been a vocal reproductive rights activist, having announced the launch of The Fund 4 Good initiative earlier this year as part of the ‘Guts’ world tour.The sum will amount to over US$2million, and will be spread across 10 organisations that champion girls’ education, women’s reproductive rights and the prevention of gender-based violence.The 10 charities are the US’ National Network of Abortion Funds, Canada’s Women’s Shelters’ Europe’s Women Against Violence Europe, Thailand’s the Pratthanadee Foundation, South Korea’s Korea Foundation For Women, Hong Kong’s Harmony House Limited, Singapore’s Aidha, Japan’s NPO Women’s Saya-Saya, Australia’s Wesnet and finally the Philippines’ Jhpiego.The upcoming donations come after Rodrigo – who is half-Filipina– in October performed in the Philippines for the first time, and donated all of her concert’s profits to Jhpiego.She wrote: “I got to visit the organization while I was in Manila and was so impressed by the work they are doing providing healthcare to women and girls in the Philippines. It was the most special show and the most meaningful trip.

Olivia Rodrigo Australia USA Canada South Korea Thailand Japan Hong Kong Singapore Philippines city Manila Pop show singer donates Charity Rights

Watch Gracie Abrams perform ‘That’s So True’ and ‘I Love You, I’m Sorry’ on ‘SNL’

Gracie Abrams performed ‘That’s So True’ and ‘I Love You, I’m Sorry’ on Saturday Night Live – watch footage of the performance below.Last night (December 14), the singer-songwriter made her debut as a musical guest on the show with a song from ‘The Secret of Us’ as well as an additional track featured on the deluxe version of the record.Performing in front of a fireplace and a candlelit set, Abrams sang ‘That’s So True’, a live favourite from the ‘Secret of Us’ tour that she included in the album’s deluxe version in October.She recently teased there is also a “very vulgar” version of the hit song, although it “will never see the light of day”. She also performed ‘I Love You, I’m Sorry’, taken from the June version of the record.Earlier this month, Taylor Swift performed with Abrams during her final leg of her blockbuster ‘Eras Tour’, with the two delivering a mash-up of ‘I Love You, I’m Sorry’ and Swift’s ‘Last Kiss’, taken from her 2010 album ‘Speak Now’.They had previously teamed up on ‘Us’, taken from Abrams’ latest album.

Billie Eilish Love You Gracie Abrams Britain China South Korea Thailand Japan Hong Kong Singapore Taiwan Pop Saturday Night Live

‘Wicked’: Read The Screenplay For The Highest-Grossing Broadway Musical Movie In U.S. History

Deadline’s Read the Screenplay series spotlighting the scripts behind awards season’s most talked-about movies continues with Wicked, Universal’s blockbuster musical movie from director Jon M. Chu. Adapted from Gregory Maguire’s 1995 novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West — about the untold stories of the witches of Oz, set in the years before Dorothy dropped in via L. Frank Baum’s 1900 novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz — the screenplay was penned by original Broadway musical book writer Winnie Holzman and Cruella co-scribe Dana Fox.

Cynthia Erivo Kristin Chenoweth Jon M.Chu Dana Fox Frank Baum Winnie Holzman Gregory Maguire Australia Britain Canada Japan Singapore film show stars information Music Provident Enterprise

DPR IAN opens up about “inhumane” experience as a K-pop trainee

DPR IAN has opened up about his past experience training to be part of a K-pop group.On the Australian leg of DPR’s ‘The Dream Reborn’ world tour, DPR IAN sat down with SBS to discuss his experience in the K-pop industry. The singer shared that he moved to South Korea alone to pursue his music career, and became a K-pop trainee several months later after being scouted on the street.“[The training schedule] back in the days? Very strict,” he said, detailing how they would wake up every morning at 5am to practice, only to return home hours past midnight.

Australia South Korea city Rome Singapore Pop K-pop DPR IAN Dream Perfect Regime

Travel expert says 'cheat code' saves money when booking eastbound long-haul flights

A travel expert shared what he describes as a "cheat code" for those considering booking a long-haul flight east in the near future.

Australia Britain London Thailand Indonesia Greece Vietnam Malaysia city European Singapore city Singapore Philippines city Athens Athens, Greece Food travelers experts Citi Tiktok COST Booking

International Film Festival Rotterdam Unveils Opening & Closing Films, Competition Juries For 2025

The 54th edition of the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) will open with the world premiere of dark comedy Fabula from Dutch filmmaker Michiel ten Horn and close with historical epic This City Is a Battlefield from Indonesian director Mouly Surya.

Mouly Surya Peter Strickland Georg Friedrich David Kross France Norway Germany Netherlands Belgium Indonesia Cambodia Singapore Philippines city Jakarta city Rotterdam film stars information Citi battlefield Provident Enterprise

GK Barry shares kiss with famous girlfriend as they jet out of Australia after I'm A Celeb wrap party

Social media influencer GK Barry and her girlfriend, football player Ella Rutherford, were all about the love as they departed Australia, displaying their romance for everyone to see. During her stint on ITV's hit show I'm A Celebrity...

Maura Higgins Coleen Rooney Marc Jacobs Danny Jones Australia Britain city Ipswich Singapore show Love Celebrity Тикеры MET GK Barry Ella Rutherford

‘Mongrel’ Takes Top Prize at Singapore International Film Festival

Naman Ramachandran Singapore director Chiang Wei Liang and co-director Yin You Qiao’s “Mongrel,” a portrayal of disenfranchised migrant workers in Taiwan, won Best Asian Feature Film at the 35th Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF). The jury praised the film’s “dense, shadowy and violent world” and its innovative approach to depicting contemporary issues of forced migration. The film has previously won awards at the Cannes and the Golden Horse festivals and at the Asia Pacific Screen Awards.

Lou Ye Dea Kulumbegashvili International city Tokyo Vietnam Singapore city Singapore Taiwan film performer audience awards innovations Features

Singapore Film Fest Closes With Highest-Ever Box Office Earnings; ‘Mongrel’ Wins Best Asian Feature Film

The 35th edition of the Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) concluded with its highest-ever box office earnings. Total ticket sales saw a 10% increase from last year’s edition, with attendance numbers also surpassing the previous edition’s record.

Lou Ye France Thailand Singapore city Singapore Taiwan film performer awards information Provident Enterprise Features

Indonesia Intel: Takeaways From the Jogja Festival and Market

Naman Ramachandran The 19th edition of Indonesia’s Jogja-Netpac Asian Film Festival (JAFF) was its most successful one yet and the inaugural JAFF Market proved to be an auspicious debut. Variety was present to report on both. To put matters in context, films from Indonesia now routinely get selected and win prizes at major international festivals.

International Indonesia Singapore city Singapore Netflix Entertainment film Universities UPS Markets

Grindr Unwrapped 2024 Reveals the Ultimate Queer Year-in-Review with Pop Culture Trends & App Data

You’ve already seen your Spotify Unwrapped results and now it’s time for the Grindr Unwrapped 2024!

Australia Britain France New Zealand USA Italy Canada South Korea Jordan India South Africa Norway Austria Germany Netherlands Japan Switzerland Denmark Peru Greece Vietnam Cambodia Finland Hungary Israel Singapore city Singapore Philippines trends Pop relationships show Inside Love Gay

Film Adaptation Of Vu Trong Phung’s ‘Dumb Luck’ In The Works, Stars Vietnamese Singer MONO

Fremantle, Beach House Pictures and Anh Teu Studio unveiled a film adaptation of Dumb Luck (SỐ ĐỎ) at the Asia TV Forum & Market (ATF), held in Singapore.

Christian Vesper Britain France China USA Germany Vietnam Singapore city Singapore county Mono film stars singer information google Provident Enterprise

‘Samurai Saint’: Animation Teams Set for True Tale of Christian Warrior-Turned-Saint (EXCLUSIVE)

Naman Ramachandran Singapore’s Silver Media Group is teaming with U.S. companies Ford Studios and Ark Entertainment on “Samurai Saint,” an animated feature chronicling the true story of Takayama Ukon, a 16th-century samurai who chose exile over renouncing his Christian faith. The project was unveiled on the sidelines of the inaugural JAFF Market that takes place alongside the Jogja-Netpac Asian Film Festival (JAFF) in Yogyakarta (Jogja) from Dec.

Japan Singapore Entertainment film audience Love CEO Features Markets

Pulp, Kylie Minogue, RAYE lead Bilbao BBK 2025 line-up

Pulp, Kylie Minogue and RAYE. Check out more names below.The 2025 edition is set to kick off between July 10 to 12 in Kobetamendi, Bilbao, and will also see Michael Kiwanuka, Nathy Peluso and Bad Gyal take to the stage.Elsewhere across the weekend, there will be performances from Alice Phoebe Lou, Amyl And The Sniffers, Jalen Ngonda, Jessica Pratt, English Teacher, L’impératrice, Makaya McCraven, Obongjayar, Sofie Royer, Wunderhorse and more.General ticket sale begins next Wednesday (December 11) at 12pm CET, and will be available here.

Michael Kiwanuka Kylie Minogue Ezra Collective Nathy Peluso Britain Spain Singapore county Pratt Indie Pop Pulp RAYE

Indonesia, France Partner on New Film Lab at Inaugural JAFF Market

Naman Ramachandran The Ministry of Culture of Indonesia and Embassy of France have launched the inaugural Indonesia France Film Lab at the first-ever JAFF Market, running Dec. 3-5 alongside the Jogja-Netpac Asian Film Festival (JAFF).

Sebastien Chesneau International Makbul Mubarak France Japan Indonesia Singapore film country experts Provident Features Markets

Gracie Abrams announces 2025 ‘The Secret Of Us’ Asia tour

Gracie Abrams has announced her 2025 ‘The Secret Of Us’ Asia tour, performing in various countries for the first time. See tour dates and ticket information below.The singer-songwriter announced the tour dates earlier today (December 3) – Abrams is set to perform in Singapore, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, China, Japan and Thailand.“We are finally bringing our show to Asia for the first time ever!!!!!!!” Abrams told fans in an Instagram post.“I’m so unbelievably excited and honored to perform in each of these cities.

Gracie Abrams Britain China South Korea Thailand Japan city Tokyo, Japan Hong Kong city Seoul, South Korea Singapore city Singapore Taiwan city Bangkok, Thailand city Hong Kong city Shanghai, China city Taipei, Taiwan Pop show performer country information Live Music News

Anthony Chen’s Giraffe Pictures Marks 10 Years of Film Production, Eyes Distribution Push

Naman Ramachandran A decade after Singaporean filmmaker Anthony Chen parlayed his Cannes Camera d’Or win for “Ilo Ilo” into launching production house Giraffe Pictures, the company is expanding into distribution while strengthening its pan-Asian presence. Chen is currently serving on the Indonesian Screen Award jury at the ongoing Jogja-Netpac Asian Film Festival.

Anthony Chen Happy End Japan Indonesia Singapore city Singapore shooting film lgbt stage awards Rights Features

JAFF Market Chief Eyes Hub Status for Indonesian Film Industry

Naman Ramachandran Jogja’s inaugural JAFF Market is positioning itself as a connector between Indonesia’s diverse film ecosystem, from independent filmmakers to major studios, according to market chair, noted filmmaker Ifa Isfansyah. Running Dec. 3-5 alongside the Jogja-Netpac Asian Film Festival (JAFF), the market aims to streamline access to Southeast Asia’s largest film industry.

Australia France China South Korea Netherlands Indonesia Malaysia Singapore city Singapore Philippines city Jakarta county Major film Diversity Platform Traffic Markets FIVE

Critical Content Boss Jenny Daly Talks Going Global, Prepping Formats With ‘Physical: 100’ Team & Rebooting ‘Storage Hunters’ As Firm Strikes Deal With Germany’s Leonine

EXCLUSIVE: Critical Content, the company behind shows such as MTV’s Catfish and NBC’s Celebrity Game Face, is moving into the next phase of an international formats strategy after closing a deal with German powerhouse producer Leonine Studios.

Jimmy Fallon Warner Bros Jenny Daly International Australia France Germany Dubai Belgium Singapore Netflix show information wellness Provident UPS

Studiocanal Developing Drama Series About All-Female Gang In “Wild West” Of Asia With Beach House & Momo

EXCLUSIVE: Studiocanal is forging a crime drama series about an all-female gang in the Asian “Wild West.”

Ron Halpern Kris Ong Britain France China USA Vietnam Malaysia Burma Singapore city Singapore film exclusive information google Citi Provident Enterprise

‘April’ Wins Best Film At Asia Pacific Screen Awards

Georgian film April, directed by Dea Kulumbegashvili, has won both the Best Film and Best Performance prizes at the 17th Asia Pacific Screen Awards (APSA), held in Australia.

Cliff Curtis Asia Pacific-Screen Alan Macalex International Australia Britain France New Zealand India Norway Thailand Netherlands city Mumbai Israel Singapore Taiwan Palestine Philippines city Tbilisi film performer awards information Provident Features

Current Events in Singapore

What is the current situation in Singapore?

Singapore is currently in the spotlight due to socially significant events that spark public discussions.

Where can I find reliable information about Singapore?

We provide in-depth coverage of events in Singapore, based on information from regional journalists.

What shapes the news landscape in Singapore?

The media narrative in Singapore is driven by regional dynamics, highlighting the unique context of the area.

How does the situation in Singapore affect the wider region?

Events and developments in Singapore often have a ripple effect on surrounding areas, shaping regional trends and public opinion.

What cultural or social events are upcoming in Singapore?

Singapore hosts a variety of upcoming cultural events that attract attention locally and beyond, offering insight into the area's vibrant community life.

Singapore: Last News

All news where Singapore is mentioned

Current Events in Singapore

What is the current situation in Singapore?

Where can I find reliable information about Singapore?

What shapes the news landscape in Singapore?

How does the situation in Singapore affect the wider region?

What cultural or social events are upcoming in Singapore?