Posts by Nathan Pine
mm2 Asia evaluating all available options, including winding up Cathay Cineplexes
[ad_1] [SINGAPORE] Cathay Cineplexes parent company mm2 Asia said on Thursday (Jul 17) that it is evaluating all available options to address its financial challenges, including winding up the cinema chain. The other options included continued negotiations with Cathay’s landlords, with the aim of restructuring existing obligations consensually, and restructuring the cinema’s existing obligation’s under…
Read MoreCity Energy launches app-free electric vehicle charging across Singapore, Malaysia
[ad_1] [SINGAPORE] City Energy’s electric vehicle (EV) charging arm, Go by City Energy, on Wednesday (Jul 16) introduced the first app-free EV charging experience in Singapore. The new “AutoCharge” system will enable EV drivers to plug in and charge their vehicles, with no QR codes or logins required apart from a one-time set-up on the…
Read MoreESPY Awards 2025 Winners — Full List
[ad_1] The 2025 ESPY Awards honored the best of the best in sports on Wednesday in Los Angeles with the 33rd edition of ESPN‘s annual awards show. Hosted by Shane Gillis at the Dolby Theatre, Philadelphia Eagles star running back Saquon Barkley led the nominations with three categories, followed by Los Angeles Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani,…
Read MoreWhat is Laopu Gold? This Gen Z darling soared 2,000% and now it’s opened a store in Marina Bay Sands
[ad_1] [SINGAPORE] Up-and-coming Chinese jewellery label Laopu Gold has made waves in the past year with both consumers and investors alike. There has been rapidly rising demand for its offerings – and a stock price that has soared more than 2,000 per cent since its blockbuster Hong Kong listing at an initial public offering price…
Read MoreJoaquin Phoenix Regrets “Uncomfortable” 2009 Letterman Appearance: “One Of The Worst Nights Of My Life”
[ad_1] More than 15 years ago, Joaquin Phoenix was responsible for one of the internet’s earliest viral moments when he appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman in character. The Oscar winner recently recounted his “horrible” Feb. 11, 2009 appearance on the talk show, which came after he did the pre-interview in character for…
Read MoreTrump’s trade deal pushes Garuda to learn to love 737 Max again
[ad_1] [JAKARTA] Five months after a Boeing 737 Max aircraft operated by Lion Air crashed into the Java Sea in 2018, Indonesian flag carrier Garuda Indonesia tried to cancel its remaining order for the same model. Now, the country is working to revive that deal as it seeks to forge favourable ties with US President…
Read MoreJoanna Bacon Dies: ‘Love Actually’, ‘EastEnders’ Actor Was 72
[ad_1] Joanna “Jo” Bacon, the British actor who portrayed the mother of Martine McCutcheon’s Natalie in the 2003 film Love, Actually, died June 14 of cancer. She was 72. Her death was announced by the UK’s Harlow Theatre Company. Bacon’s funeral was held July 15. “It is with much sadness that we inform our HTC…
Read MoreESPYS 2025: Alex Morgan and Diana Taurasi Share Why They Have “No Limits” in Powerful Icon Award Speech
[ad_1] Alex Morgan has scored a new achievement. The former USWNT soccer player and WNBA star Diana Taurasi were honored with the Icon Award at the 2025 ESPY Awards in “recognition of their incredible careers and significant impact on the world of sports.” During their joint acceptance speech, Alex credited the female athletes who came…
Read More‘Gypsy’ Starring Audra McDonald Latest To Set Broadway Closing Date Post-Tony Awards
[ad_1] Gypsy, the high-profile Broadway musical revival starring Audra McDonald, will play its final performance August 17, producers said Wednesday. The news comes after the show scored five Tony Awards nominations including for McDonald for playing Rose and for Best Musical revival but missed out on Tony night. At closing, the show, which had an…
Read MoreBrooks Nader Shares Glimpse Into Lauren Sánchez Bezos and Jeff Bezos’ Wedding Experience
[ad_1] Brooks Nader is happy that she got to watch her friend dance into a new chapter. The Dancing With the Stars alum provided insight into what it was like attending friend Lauren Sánchez-Bezos and her husband Jeff Bezos‘ wedding weekend festivities last month, revealing that the former journalist has been in great spirits ever…
Read MoreMichelle Monaghan Joins John Cena & Eric André In Netflix Comedy ‘Little Brother’
[ad_1] EXCLUSIVE: On the heels of her critically acclaimed turn in HBO’s The White Lotus, Michelle Monaghan has come aboard to star alongside John Cena and Eric André in Little Brother, the new Netflix comedy from Ingrid Goes West helmer Matt Spicer. The film follows a famous real estate agent whose carefully curated world is…
Read MoreST Engineering unit, SP Group to sell joint venture for S$290 million to Singapore fund manager
[ad_1] ST Engineering is expected to get a one-off gain of around S$80 million from the proposed sale [SINGAPORE] ST Engineering’s wholly owned subsidiary, ST Engineering Urban Solutions, has entered into an agreement with SP Group to divest their joint venture SPTel, an enterprise broadband connectivity provider. The buyer is AQX, a digital infrastructure investment…
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