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Hype Malaysia
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
Grace Chan Keen On Launching Chocolate Brand In Malaysia?
From releasing children's books to managing a successful influencer career, Hong Kong actress Grace Chan (陈凯琳) is on a roll – and she isn't slowing down just yet! The star recently hinted at possible plans to expand one of her business ventures to Malaysia. Yesterday (29th July 2025, Tuesday), the actress made a special appearance at Sunway Pyramid for the grand opening of Tamjai Mixian's first Malaysian outlet. Also at the opening ceremony is Grace's husband, actor Kevin Cheng (郑嘉颖). During the event, the couple spoke to the press about being in Malaysia and their recent projects. One of the topics brought up was Grace Chan's venture into the food industry with her premium chocolate brand, Dulce Vida. The actress, who has an interest in cooking and baking, launched Dulce Vida in April, in collaboration with Miss Marble Bakery founder, Fafa. The dessert brand boasts a line of sweets made with low sugar content and high-quality ingredients. Dulce Vida's debut product line includes items such as pistachio dark chocolate bars, chocolate moon cakes and pecan dark chocolate beans. During the event, Grace expressed interest in launching Dulce Vida here, saying, 'I recently started my own chocolate brand and I'm really hoping to bring it to Malaysia, so you guys can try it too.' She added, 'Because I really love desserts and I love sweets, and you can get to see a different side of Grace, the businesswoman side.' While there are no plans yet, the 34-year-old said that she'll have her husband, Kevin, be a special guest if Dulce Vida opens in Malaysia. The celebrity couple also addressed rumours that they're planning on buying property in Malaysia. While Kevin and Grace denied the allegations, they didn't rule out the possibility. The two stars said that Malaysia is very compatible with Hong Kong people because of the similarity in language and food. The pair also said they feel very familiar with Malaysia, so they might consider investing in local real estate in the future. Whether it's to open a new store or to check out the local real estate market, Grace and Kevin are always welcome in Malaysia. Here are some videos of their appearance at Sunway Pyramid: Source: MalayMail, China Press
Pink Villa
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Sookshmadarshini Ending Explained: Who was responsible for Grace's missing and why did no one believe Nazriya Nazim's Priyadarshini?
Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers. Nariya Nazim and Basil Joseph starrer Sookshmadarshini released in theaters on November 22, 2024. The mystery thriller flick directed by MC Jithin marked the actress' return to Malayalam cinema after a short hiatus and was a hit, both critically and commercially. The movie is currently available for streaming on the OTT platform JioHotstar, and if you are still wondering about its ending, here's an explainer you need to check out. What is Sookshmadarshini about? Sookshmadarshini features the story of Priyadarshini alias Priya (Nazriya Nazim Fahadh), a homemaker who lives in a closely-knit suburban neighborhood with her husband and daughter. The film starts off with someone damaging Priya's car, hitting out its bumper, leaving her question who was responsible. Coming to her daily life, Priyadarshini is your average woman desperately looking for a job. As she is known for her sleuth skills, Priyadarshini's life takes an interesting turn when Manuel (played by Basil Joseph) and his mother, Grace, enter their suburban neighborhood. Manuel and Grace were old residents in the neighborhood who moved out a few years ago, with the former running a bakery store in the city. From the onset itself, Manuel exhibits a facade of positivity, hiding his true intentions within himself. While everyone is impressed by him, Priya seems to consider him a shady person who is trying hard to bury a secret. At the same time, it is revealed that Manuel, his uncle Roy, and cousin Dr John are planning to commit a big crime inside the seemingly average home. Moreover, Manuel's mother, Grace, is said to be suffering from Alzheimer's disease and is unaware of the events happening inside the house. During this time, Priya and her husband decide to host a party on account of their wedding anniversary. At the party, Manuel's home catches on fire, with his mother missing. As Grace goes missing, her daughter Diana also returns home, only to go back to New Zealand due to the lack of progress in the investigation. The events and the timing sow a seed of suspicion within Priyadarshini, only for her to see Grace one night. However, no one believes her. As she is fed up with the tense situation, Priya decides to use her sleuth skills to unravel the mystery. How does Priyadarshini solve the mystery? After being convinced of seeing Grace, Priyadarshini informs her gang of friends in the neighborhood, with all of them banding together to solve the crime. On multiple accounts, Priya is caught by Manuel, accusing her of troubling him while he is dealing with his mother's missing. However, the real twist comes when Grace returns to her home, still unable to speak about what happened to her. In a final attempt, Priyadarshini tries to have a conversation with Grace, only to be interrupted by Manuel once again. Still suspicious about everything, Priya reaches out to Grace's daughter, Diana. What happened to Grace, and how does Priyadarshini find out the truth? As Priyadarshini tries to gather information from Diana, inside Manuel's home, Dr John tries to use medical utensils to do something nefarious. Suddenly, Diana stops responding to her texts, leading Priya to snoop on the former's social media handle. Soon, it is revealed that Diana is a lesbian, leading a life with a Tamil woman, Aditi Thyagarajan, with whom she intended to adopt a child in New Zealand. Priya engages in a conversation with Aditi, only to learn that she is in India in search of Diana, and Manuel has offered to receive her at the airport. Priyadarshini realizes her suspicions were right, but the true victim was not Grace but Diana. As Manuel tries to kidnap Aditi and kill her, Priya figures out their location and rescues her. Taking us back through the events, it is revealed that Grace was the true perpetrator, and she isn't suffering from Alzheimer's. Disappointed that her daughter is a lesbian, she, her brother, and her son decide to end Diana's life, making her believe Grace has gone missing. It is then revealed that Manuel was the one misleading Priya, texting her as Diana. The movie ends with all of them being arrested, leaving everyone except Priyadarshini shocked to the core. In a final callback moment, it is shown that Priya's car, which was hit in the film's beginning, was done by Manuel, indicating a thematic connection of their lives to cross.
San Francisco Chronicle
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
Jeff Buckley's mother to attend San Francisco premiere of new documentary
When 'It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley' premieres in Bay Area theaters next month, audiences will get more than just a cinematic portrait of the late musician whose voice captivated a generation — they'll also hear from someone who knew him best. Mary Guibert, Buckley's mother and a central figure in the new documentary directed by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Amy Berg, is scheduled to appear in person for a Q&A following the opening-night screening at the Roxie Theater in San Francisco on Aug. 8. The film, which earned critical acclaim after its debut at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year, traces Buckley's brief but luminous career. Best known for his haunting 1994 debut album 'Grace,' Buckley delivered a singular vocal style that reimagined songs like Leonard Cohen's 'Hallelujah' and Nina Simone's 'Lilac Wine' with stunning emotional depth. Buckley drowned in Memphis' Wolf River in 1997 at age 30, leaving behind just — although many posthumous releases have arrived in its wake. In the film, a brief moment captures Buckley listing his influences: 'Love, anger, depression, joy… and Zeppelin.' While his soaring vocals owed much to Robert Plant's blues-rooted howl, Buckley's voice was more fluid, oscillating between ethereal beauty and explosive force. 'It's Never Over' weaves together never-before-seen archival footage with new interviews featuring Guibert, Buckley's former romantic partners Rebecca Moore and Joan Wasser, and bandmates Michael Tighe and Parker Kindred. Musicians Alanis Morissette, Ben Harper and Aimee Mann also appear, with the latter calling Buckley 'literally the best singer I've ever heard.' There's footage of Paul and Linda McCartney visiting him backstage. A quote from David Bowie describes 'Grace' as 'the greatest album ever made.' The documentary also emphasizes the mythology that has grown around Buckley since his death, but grounds it in the complexities of his real life. We hear how his father, the late folk musician Tim Buckley, abandoned him before he was born, yet still loomed over Jeff's creative psyche like a ghost. Jeff was raised by Guibert, who recalls in the film that she first heard him sing from his bassinet. From a young age, music seemed to possess him. In 1991, when he reluctantly participated in a tribute concert for Tim Buckley, his performance was so electric that it marked the start of his own ascent. As a bonus for theatergoers, all screenings from Aug. 8-15 will include nearly half an hour of newly remastered solo concert footage from a 1994 performance in Cambridge, Mass. — a rare artifact pulled from Sony's vault that will be shown exclusively in theaters and never made available online or via streaming. In his own words: Jeff Buckley on music, love and legacy More than two decades before 'It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley' brought his story to the screen, the late singer shared raw insight into his art, his estrangement from his famous father, and the weight of being alive. In this archive interview, conducted just before the release of his debut album 'Grace,' Buckley spoke about the forces that shaped his music. On songwriting: 'It's just about being alive, my songs. And about even emitting sound. It's about the voice carrying much more information than the words do. The little scared kid or the full-on romantic lover is being accessed.' On inspiration and rage: 'I have notebooks everywhere I go. I'm always daydreaming. Or things that happen to me. Sometimes, when you get too smart for yourself, you start worrying about things that everybody should be worrying about but nobody worries about, and the weight is so overwhelming that you feel rage on a global level. And the whole world is so anti-life, especially a world ruled by men who don't want to sit, listen and understand what life is all about.' 'Sensitivity isn't being wimpy. It's about being so painfully aware that a flea landing on a dog is like a sonic boom.' On his father, Tim Buckley: 'I met him one time, and a couple months later he died. But between that, he never wrote and never called, and I didn't even get invited to the funeral. There's just no connection, really. I wish I did get to talk to him a lot. We went out a couple of times. Robert Plant and Jimmy Page have much more influence on me than he ever did.' On his creative aesthetic: 'My music is like a lowdown, dreamy bit of the psyche. It's part quagmire and part structure. The quagmire is important for things to grow in. Do you ever have one of those memories where you think you remember a taste or a feel of something, maybe an object, but the feeling is so bizarre and imperceptible that you just can't quite get a hold of it? It drives you crazy. That's my musical aesthetic, just this imperceptible fleeting memory.'
Mint
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
6 creative minds share their secrets on how to keep the ideas flowing
Defining creativity is tough. A seed of an idea can emerge as a painting as ethereal as Van Gogh's The Starry Night, a utilitarian safety pin or an ingenious self-driven car. But whether it is creating art or engineering a device, is being creative a talent ingrained in a few lucky ones? The good news is, creativity is a skill that can be developed. Another point to be made here is that having a creative bent of mind is not essential just to enrich your job or pursue a side hustle. Research, in fact, links creativity to happiness and well-being making it an invaluable asset to possess for the sake of it. Dr Elizabeth Gaufberg, an associate professor of medicine and psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, suggests that practicing or even just interacting with creativity can make us more empathetic, open-minded and sharpen our problem-solving skills. She suggests something as simple as engaging with art to help us tolerate ambiguity and listen to other perspectives. Lounge spoke to six creative minds who know a thing or two about what it takes to keep your brain stimulated and dream up ideas or solutions almost every day. 'BE ABSORBED IN WHAT YOU DO' Who: Peter James is a British bestselling crime author and the creator of the fictional detective superintendent Roy Grace. The book series (of which Queen Camilla is a fan) was eventually made into the British television crime drama series, Grace. With over 30 fast-paced books and a handful of films to his credit, James views creativity differently. How I stay creative: From the day I write the first line of a novel to the day I write that last line, I rigidly write a minimum of 1,000 words per day, six days a week, taking Sundays off. It doesn't matter where in the world I am, I get those words done. The moment I open my screen, find where I am at in the novel I'm writing, and begin typing, I become totally absorbed, to the exclusion of all else. What always helps me in so many different ways is research. In my new novel, The Hawk Is Dead, Queen Camilla is aboard the Royal Train when it derails near Brighton. A key scene is seen through the eyes of the train driver. To write it, I spent a day with Network Rail, learning to drive a train and riding from Brighton to London and back. That experience allowed me to write with authenticity, emotion and vivid detail. Takeaway: Creativity needs discipline, focus, research and commitment. 'DO NEW THINGS THAT SEEM SCARY' Who: Anuja Chauhan, bestselling author of Zoya Factor (2008), writes across genres from romance to mystery. Some of her books –Those Pricey Thakur Girls and Club You to Death – have been adapted for television and movies. How I stay creative: I try to do new things, especially things that scare me a little or are a bit ambitious. One scary thing I did was to swim in the open sea. You get to swim there without waves, sand or grit – just really deep, bobbing water all around. It was exhilarating. I try to learn a new thing, perhaps a musical instrument or a new skill like knitting, painting, baking, salsa dance or Photoshop. Also, being fit is important too. When your body is working hard, your mind goes blank in a wonderful way, which helps you recharge it. By the way, I recently got my Zumba instructor license! Takeaway: New experiences fuel creativity in you, more so when you are mentally and physically fit. 'KEEP YOUR SENSE OF WONDER ALIVE' Who: BS Shivaraju, better known as Cop Shiva. A former Karnataka policeman, Shiva is a fine art photographer known for iconic photo series like Being Gandhi that features photographs of a rural school teacher impersonating Gandhi and No Longer a Memory – a Hong Kong Asian Art Public Vote Prize 2023- winning personal narrative featuring staged self-portraits of his mother Gowramma and himself against Andy Warhol-esque wallpaper backgrounds. How I stay creative: Travelling and meeting all kinds of people has been a huge influence. I am always drawn to the extraordinary stories of ordinary people. Their stories teach me so much. Also, the places I have lived in and the cultures I have grown up with constantly shape my perspective. I observe everything with an open mind and a sense of wonder which keeps my creative energy alive. Takeaway: Creativity can spark when you meet people from different backgrounds. It comes alive when you nurture a sense of wonder in you. 'APPLY YOUR MIND WITHOUT FEAR' Who: Raghava KK is a multi-disciplinary artist – cartoonist, painter, sculptor, performance artist; has pioneered digital and interactive media – his children's iPad book Pop-it (2011) changes storylines on shaking it, his EEG-driven art Mona Lisa 2.0 alters according to the EEG headset wearer's brainwaves; is a co-collaborator of technology-art hybrids along with his brother Karthik Kalyanaraman; an early pioneer of NFT art in India; and TED speaker. How I stay creative: When facing a dilemma, conflict or hurdle in life, the answer often lies in applying your mind to get to a unique solution. For that, I suggest turning any 'WTF' moment into a 'How interesting' situation. Only if you are curious and not fearful, can you solve the issue. Look at the problem you face without any kind of judgment and respond to it. Reframe problems into questions and ask yourself 'What if I do this?" By shutting down all voices we can be as creative as we want. Takeaway: Respond with curiosity rather than fear or judgment. Quiet your inner critic. 'MAKE SPACE FOR CREATIVITY' Who: US-based chef Meherwan Irani's flagship restaurant Chai Pani (2009) revolutionized Indian cuisine in America by introducing authentic spice-forward street food. The restaurant was named the James Beard Foundation's Outstanding Restaurant in 2022 and Irani himself is a five-time James Beard-nominated chef. He has since opened other restaurants across the south (USA) and a spice brand (Spicewalla) as well. How I stay creative: Creativity is not an individual exercise. I try to surround myself with creative people. Nothing amps me up more than seeing an old problem in a new light and brainstorming with a group of creative people on how to solve it. You have to make space for creativity. It has to be a structured part of your work day or week. I don't wait for ideas — I schedule creative sessions with others. Our mantra – 'Ideas first, practicality later – is my way of not letting anything get in the way of the creative process. I don't let the 'how' get in the way of the idea. Takeaway: Make space for creativity by consistently making time for brainstorming sessions with other creative people. Get the idea first, think of the 'how' later. 'IDEAS FLOW WITH YOGA & NATURE' Who: Ira Trivedi is an author and trained yoga practitioner-teacher. Her books explore topics of sexuality, gender, women issues and yoga. How I stay creative: A steady practice of yoga has helped me throughout my writing career. It does not just work on the body but also on the mind. After doing yoga, your mind gets clear. This is important especially when we are constantly on our phones and social media where so much stuff is always happening. Also, engaging with nature by going on long walks or observing the gentle flow of the river, for instance, helps nurture the creative spark in us. Takeaway: A holistic practice like yoga or communing with nature can sharpen your ability to see things with a different perspective. These activities also calm you down and enhance your physical and mental wellbeing. Jayanthi Madhukar is a Bengaluru-based freelance journalist.
Metro
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
The best supportive swimwear styles for bigger busts - according to a bra expert
Metro journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission – learn more Bikini season is here, but for many women with bigger busts, finding the right swimwear can be a tiresome and fruitless task. With so much swimwear only available in generic, letter sizing and seldom made with larger chests in mind, it can often feel near impossible to find the perfect, actually stylish and sexy, well-fitting swimsuit – especially if you're larger up top than you are down below. And what often happens when you've not got a swimming costume that fits well? You don't feel confident or comfortable, and truly, life is too short. So, to help get our facts straight and find the swimsuit brands that truly care about your boobs (and making them look banging in a bikini), I spoke to Katie Weir (Weir Wonderful), a professional Lingerie Expert, to give us the 411. After years of swapping high street triangle bikini sets for bigger tops and smaller bottoms, Katie discovered cup-sized swimwear at age 19 and hasn't looked back since. Now, her mission is to ensure that every woman is educated when it comes to her lingerie and swimwear buying decisions. Because who wants to feel miserable at the beach? Not us. Read on for all of Katie's big boob-friendly recommendations – and some tips on finding the best styles to suit you, too. shop £25 (save £12) 'Many swimwear styles look cute but lack shape. It's the underwired designs that'll offer the lift and support you need to defy gravity. This Sapphire Seas design by Curvy Kate shows that big bras aren't boring, featuring a gorgeous electric blue design that sparkles in the sunshine (and fits all the way to a K cup!) The scooped neckline offers support with less coverage so that you can feel the warmth on your décolletage, while the bandeau style gives K cup ladies the chance to wear swimwear without the straps for minimal tan lines.' shop £37 'The best way to boost your bust for cleavage on the beach is with a balcony bikini style – this shape lifts all your breast tissue from the bottom of the cup into the top cup for Bridgerton-style cleavage! This Jet Set style from Curvy Kate is a simple black bikini designed with foam lined, underwired cups for lift and shape, making it ideal for any comfortable beach day. Fastening at the back with a clip and with fully adjustable straps, it can easily be adjusted for the perfect fit.' shop £90 'Whether you're winter swimming or just love a more covered look, this full coverage swimsuit with a chic floral print is a total must. Panache's Grace Long Sleeve Zip Front Non Wired Swimsuit which supports your bust and offers moderate coverage to the bust and arms. For added support you can wear your bikini under or feel the gentle lift of the non-wired shape.' shop £60 'Curvy Kate offers slightly sexier fits when it comes to their swimwear, and this Ziptide swimsuit is just this and more, bringing you the ultimate little black swimsuit without the wires. This fully-lined swimsuit uses quick-drying swim fabric for support and comfort, while the secure zipper front offers a sporty feel with adjustable coverage. It's even got versatile straps that allow for multi-way and a supportive racer-back position! The size range (S-XXL) fits from a 30DD/E to a J/JJ cup making this range inclusive and supportive without the wires.' shop £64 'If you want the longest pins on the Promenade, you need an adjustable leg style like this one from Curvy Kate. The Holiday Check Swimsuit features drawstring details to lengthen the leg, ruching the fabric so that it hits just above the hip for an 80's feel. You can also loosen them for more coverage. Many bikini bottoms and swimsuits now feature drawstrings for versatility *adds to wishlist*.' shop £32 'This one goes out to all the ladies who thought they couldn't wear a triangle bikini: A string bikini that supports and offers coverage without the fear of nip slip! The Ibiza Bikini is THE string bikini for summer, available from DD/E cup all the way through to J/JJ cup. It features thicker straps to ensure the weight of your bust is distributed better for less pull on your neck. You decide the coverage with the ruched cup details – from full to Love Island coverage, whatever matches your vibe. You can even do a kriss cross neckline or upside-down triangle, making this string bikini so much more than your average string bikini.' shop £42 (save £23) 'Designed to make you feel supported but still sexy, the Adella Calypso is the fuller figure swimsuit you want on your roster, available in a selection of colourful prints. More Trending This curve-friendly style features twist detail plunge cups that have been lined with supportive mesh and feature a concealed underwire for great uplift and shape. Better yet, the lightweight control mesh lining in the front offers a subtle smoothing effect, while ruching detail gently defines your waist for a snatched look that looks as good as it feels.' 'Too many of us let our body hang-ups hold us back, but this is your reminder: Wear the damn bikini. Be in the pictures. Rock the bikini-and-denim-shorts combo. Make the memories. If you're not sure what size you are or how something should fit, don't guess. A professional fitting (yes, even virtually!) can transform how you shop and how you feel. I offer virtual bra and swimwear fittings to help you find your perfect holiday wardrobe – no stress, no tape measure, just expert advice and a lot of support.' – Katie Weir. Book your virtual bra fitting with Katie Weir here. Ready to find your perfect fit? Book your virtual bra fitting with Katie Weir now and enjoy your breast life this summer. Follow Metro across our social channels, on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Share your views in the comments below MORE: I thought I was a 36D – until a bra expert told me I was way off (and totally changed how I shop) MORE: Introducing Selfish Supps – The first female-founded sports nutrition brand now available at Boots MORE: Faux the sun-kissed glow with these tried and tested cream bronzers
