Daily roundup: Singaporean drivers rack up over $17k in fines for VEP violations in 5 days — and other top stories today, World News
Singaporean drivers who were caught without a valid Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) racked up RM57,000 (S$17,200) in fines within five days of full enforcement, according to Malaysia's Road Transport Department (JPJ).
They incurred 190 traffic summonses during this time, added the department... » READ MORE
2. Roblox avatar and lantern: Star Awards 2025 looks that made us go 'huh?'
Fashion is certainly something subjective — what wows you can have the opposite effect on another. And at Star Awards 2025 last night (July 6), some looks definitely hit us with a "I probably wouldn't wear that" moment... » READ MORE
3. Naomi Neo celebrates 1m Instagram followers after 14 years
Fourteen years ago, Naomi Neo started out as a humble blogger.
And just a few days ago, the local content creator hit 1 million followers on Instagram... » READ MORE
4. Woman injured on SMRT bus after bottle thrown at vehicle shatters window
A woman was injured after a bottle struck and shattered the window of a moving SMRT bus along Orchard Road on Saturday (July 5).
According to a post uploaded on Xiaohongshu, images show the shattered upper-deck window of the bus... » READ MORE
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Andie Chen admits 'traces of loss and loneliness' after 10th acting Star Awards defeat , Entertainment News
In a race, only one person can clinch first place. For local actor Andie Chen, the Star Awards race has become a standard affair, but one he has yet to bring home a trophy from. At the 30th edition of Star Awards held last night (July 6), the 39-year-old was one of five nominees for Best Actor, for his role in the Mediacorp drama Born to Shine. However, he lost to Christopher Lee, who won for his performance in the crime series Kill Sera Sera. The 53-year-old also brought home two other awards - Best Programme Host and the Special Achievement Award. Earlier today, Andie took to Instagram to reflect: "The ceremony ended and the music started. I sat in the audience, watching the liveliness on stage - no matter how strong the heart is, traces of loss and loneliness will still flow out in that moment. "But I didn't lose heart. Because all these years, I've had my family, team, friends and all of you who have supported me. Every time you speak up for me, it motivates me to keep working hard. Thank you everyone. "Setting aside my own little theatre, I really am happy to see my friends win awards. Who's not working hard for their dreams? "Finally, to my super handsome and capable idol Christopher Lee, I'm fully convinced losing to you. Thank you for letting me see my goal. I believe that one day, I will stand beside you and we'll create amazing stories together." [[nid:716772]] Andie had been nominated for Best Actor in 2012, 2017 and 2024. He was also nominated six times for Best Supporting Actor since 2011, and was also in the running for Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2024 and this year. Despite all the nominations, he has yet to win a Star Award. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chen Bangjun 陳邦鋆 (@andiechen) In live footage captured during the awards ceremony, moments after veteran Hong Kong star Chow Yun Fat announced Christopher's win, the camera panned to Andie in the audience. He was comforted by local actress Ya Hui, who clutched his shoulder and spoke to him, to which he responded with a nod and smile while clapping for the winner. The two belong to the 2007 batch of Star Search, where Andie was crowned champion and Ya Hui a runner-up. Others also consoled Andie, with veteran actor Chen Hanwei dedicating an Instagram post to him today. In a picture where the two walked together backstage in their red-carpet outfits, the 55-year-old wrote: "It's not that you're bad, you're very good. Just down on a little bit of luck, Andie. "Don't be discouraged, keep up your attitude and positive energy, because your attitude is your best feng shui. Keep working hard, and one day there'll definitely be a piece of the sky for you. Believe in yourself. "Of course, I still have to congratulate Christopher Lee, it was well-deserved." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chenhanwei (@chenhanwei1969) Hanwei himself won Best Supporting Actor for his role in Unforgivable last night, which marks his third win in the category. On Andie's Instagram post, other local celebrities showed him their support in the comments section, including Aileen Tan, Apple Hong, Jeffrey Xu, Priscelia Chan and Xixi Lim. All were present at the awards ceremony last night. In a video posted by 8days, Christopher and Andie were seen interacting post-show. Andie was posing for the camera when he was spotted by the award- winner, who came over for a hug. Andie joked: "You not paiseh to come here?" before laughing and returning the embrace. Thereafter, Christopher said: "You'll surely get it next time, okay?" [[nid:719895]]
New Paper
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Netizens call Star Awards 2025 a 'trainwreck' despite star-studded night
Star Awards 2025 may have drawn a full house to the Theatre at Mediacorp last night (July 6), but it was the show's on-screen chaos rather than the celebrity glitz that got viewers talking. Despite being the 30th anniversary of the Star Awards, which honours achievements in local Mandarin television, the production was widely panned in a Reddit thread that quickly gained traction and hundreds of comments. Users called the show a "hosting and floor management nightmare", with some labelling it a "glorified D&D" for Mediacorp staff. Chantalle Ng 'truly dreadful' Much of the criticism was directed at co-host and actress Chantalle Ng, 30, who was accused of being unprofessional and overly focused on herself. "She was truly dreadful, sorry to say," one Reddit user wrote. "She has serious main character syndrome." Another commented: "Which host screams into the mic 'my friend!!!' when announcing an award?" Viewers also felt veteran host Guo Liang, 54, had to work overtime to carry the show. While he kept a steady hand, his attempts to build chemistry with Ng were seen as awkward, with one user declaring the pair simply had "no rapport." Acceptance speeches cut short Others pointed out that the show ran under time by about seven minutes, even after multiple winners had their acceptance speeches abruptly cut short. Among them was Jim Lim, winner for Best Theme Song, whose microphone was muted midway through his thank-you speech. "The poor bloke was just trying to blabber his thank-you speech away without realising he was muted. I just felt so mad for him," a viewer wrote. "On the bright side, I got curious and searched for that song. What an amazing gem of a song!" The show, which featured Hong Kong superstars Chow Yun Fat, 70, and Jessica Hsuan, 54, as presenters, ran for just under three hours. Hsuan also picked up a Best Actress award, which some online felt was a strange fit for a local television prize. Awkward camera angles There was also criticism of the way the production was filmed, including abrupt switches, awkward angles, and failed attempts to capture reaction shots. One user remarked: "I've seen high school plays with better production value." Despite the missteps, some fans found humour in the chaos. "It's entertaining yearly for our family precisely because it's always a trainwreck," said one Redditor. Others were more critical: "Star Awards 2025 should just be renamed the Christopher Lee Awards," wrote one user, referring to the actor's repeated wins over the years. There were also murmurs of dissatisfaction over perceived favouritism and lack of recognition for new talent. A beloved institution Nevertheless, there were positive comments about the awards show, which first began in 1994. Some left encouraging comments on Chantalle's Instagram page, with one saying: "I'm surprised that you can host well too. So proud of you!" Suggestions from netizens ranged from extending the show by 30 minutes to moving the 10pm news to a later timeslot. "Korea lets award shows run into the night. But here, we rush the biggest show of the year just to make way for the news," one commenter said. Still, for all its stumbles, the Star Awards remains one of the few annual events dedicated to celebrating local TV. As one viewer dryly put it, "I'm more surprised there are people still watching this." The New Paper has reached out to Mediacorp for comment, but did not receive a response by press time.
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Star Awards 2025 held last night (July 6) revealed many memorable moments, including the appearance of Hong Kong superstars Chow Yun Fat and Sean Lau. From various artistes crying to a reunion of local celebs, the night was riddled with these exciting and touching highlights. Reunion of All-Time Favourite Artiste recipients Past winners of the All-Time Favourite Artiste award from 2004 to 2024 gathered together on stage to commemorate the 30th year since Star Awards began. They included beloved veterans such as Li Nanxing, Zoe Tay, Chen Liping, Xiang Yun, Dasmond Koh, Christopher Lee, Fann Wong and Tay Ping Hui. This year, actress Yvonne Lim, 48, and host Pornsak, 43, received the All-Time Favourite Artiste awards. [[nid:719894]] Tears aflow Several artistes wept tears of joy last night, including Yvonne, who walked the red carpet with her husband and two young children. During an interview with the family on the Backstage Live show, her children expressed their love for her and she quietly shedded tears. After receiving the All-Time Favourite Artiste award, Yvonne again wept while thanking her family on stage. "To receive so much support in the midst of such ordinary days, I feel truly grateful and blessed," she said. Cynthia Koh also teared up after winning Best Supporting Actress for her role in Hope Afloat, her first time winning in the category after being nominated five times prior. "I have been running for a long time and I'm exhausted," the 51-year-old said. "But I told myself I can't give up." Radio DJ Gao Meigui, one of the hosts of the Star Award's Backstage Live show, also cried after receiving the Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes award. City Beat hosts present awards The hosts of beloved 1990s variety show City Beat — Sharon Au, Bryan Wong and Kym Ng — graced the stage to present the Best Entertainment Programme Award and the Best Infotainment Programme Award to Dishing With Chris Lee S2 and Legends of Singapore Comedy respectively. "The last time we stood together on stage was around 20 years ago," Bryan, 54, recalled. Sharon, 49, joked about how she hadn't aged at all. "It's quite amazing how you can't see the passage of time on my face at all. Camera, close up please!" Kym, 58, shot back: "That's because you already looked old 20 years ago!" Sharon had shared on her Instagram that she returned to Singapore from Paris just to attend Star Awards. Star Awards 1994 reunion After being invited on stage to present the awards for the Top 10 Most Popular Male and Female Artistes, Yun Fat shared that he was very "excited" because he met a few local celebs who were present in the inaugural ceremony 30 years ago. "I didn't have the chance to take a photo with the artistes then," the 70-year-old said, which then prompted him to invite them up on stage to take a selfie. Yun Fat exclaimed: "We're still the same, we've not changed. Thirty years ago, we were like this and 30 years later, we are still the same!" Chow Yun Fat and Chen Biyu's funny moment When Yun Fat presented Love 972 radio DJ Chen Biyu with her Top 10 Most Popular Female Artiste award, host Guo Liang joked that her favourite actor is Hong Kong star Andy Lau. Yun Fat dramatically and playfully rolled his eyes, turned to Biyu to grab her award back and walk away. The audience and the others on stage laughed after hearing the banter between the three. And yes, he soon returned the award to Biyu. [[nid:719799]] No part of this article can be reproduced without permission from AsiaOne.
