10 celebrity-approved books to add to your shelf, from self-help to satire

Discover the top picks from David Bowie, Oprah Winfrey, Stephen King and more.  Much like us, some celebrities enjoy a good read every so often. Some even love it so much that they have launched their own book clubs, such…

Breaking into Hollywood: Sandra Yap

Sarawak-born and Penang-bred Sandra Yap did whatever it takes – including spending time in Disneyland Paris as Mulan – to get to Hollywood. Hollywood, the larger-than-life symbol of the entertainment industry, is a subject of fantasy for many. It’s where…

5 ways brands have transformed their Raya ads in 2020

This year, brands have taken on a different approach to their Raya ad campaigns due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Each year, we look forward to seeing the festive ads that cooked up by various brands. From funny storylines that garner…

Kurt Cobain’s guitar from ‘MTV Unplugged’ expected to sell for $1 million

The rare guitar is one of only 302 units made by the Martin Guitar company, who’s known for equipping some of the world’s best musicians. Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain’s guitar that was played during his 1993 ‘MTV Unplugged’ set is…

5 latest game platforms for your next virtual game night

Don’t let the MCO or CMCO stop you from having game night with your loved ones. It doesn’t matter how old you get – game night is always a great and fun idea to bond with your family and friends…

The most attention-grabbing #MetGalaChallenge posts on Instagram

See how Instagram users are reinterpreting the most memorable looks from Jared Leto, Lady Gaga, Janelle Monae and Beyoncé, to name a few. Among the list of cancelled or postponed global events due to COVID-19 is the Met Gala, which…

You can now dress up your Animal Crossing characters in Valentino

Now all the fashion-deprived can deck out their Animal Crossing characters in the freshest finds from Valentino!   With the fate of Fashion Week and the retail industry on the line in this conditional MCO aka “new norm”, you may…

Breaking into Hollywood: Hanneke Talbot

Raised in Kuala Lumpur but now based in Canada, Hanneke Talbot first surprised us with a role in season two of  ‘Star Trek: Discovery’. Hollywood, the larger-than-life symbol of the entertainment industry, is a subject of fantasy for many. It’s…

#FirstClasseLive highlights: Of sourdough recipes and cigar pairings

In case you missed it, here are some key takeaways from the daily segments.   View this post on Instagram   Our second #FirstClasseLive lineup walked us through @provisionsmy’ sourdough crepe recipe, @pulpy_garden’s recommended plants to keep at home and…

Rolls-Royce kicks off ‘Inspiring Greatness’ series with artist Refik Anadol

Refik Anadol’s recent artwork uses colour references of every Rolls-Royce motor car created in the past decade. British luxury carmaker Rolls-Royce continues to champion inspiring greatness, since it lies at the heart of the brand ethos. Whether it’s carefully crafting…