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Cover Story: Still Leading – A New Chapter With Enchong Dee

The glow of Hong Kong’s skyline reflects in Enchong Dee’s eyes – a familiar sparkle to millions in the Philippines. For Enchong, the truest measure of impact is the smile…

Catherine Pun 01/07/2025

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We Were Always Here: Queer Historical Icons To Celebrate Every Month

It’s no secret that history hasn’t been kind to those who exist outside heteronormativity’s confines. Yet despite this, queer people have always survived – many even making history along the…

Min Ji Park 24/06/2025

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Oops!…They Did It Again: All About Balenciaga’s Star-Studded Collaboration With Britney Spears

It’s Balenciaga, bitch. As Demna Gvasalia wraps up his tenure at Balenciaga and prepares to take the reins at Gucci, the fashion house’s latest ‘Balenciaga Music’ instalment arrives with a…

Rachel Tang 17/06/2025

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Our Guide To Jimmy O. Yang’s Sold-Out Hong Kong Comedy Shows

Jimmy O. Yang’s long-awaited return to the 852 is finally here – and if you’re holding tickets to one of his sold-out Hong Kong comedy shows, you’re in for something truly…

Catherine Pun 12/06/2025

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Italian Brain Rot: How Sneaker Sharks And Crocodile Bombers Took Over Your FYP

Scroll through TikTok for more than a few seconds and you might find yourself face-to-fin with a sneaker-clad shark named ‘Tralalero Tralalá.’ Welcome to Italian Brain Rot – a hyper-chaotic…

Catherine Pun 04/06/2025

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Where Words Fail, Music Sings! Best Movie Musicals That Belong On Your Watchlist

Cinema boasts countless iconic monologues that channel passion, emotion, and despair – yet song and dance can soar beyond mere words. Once a hallmark of Hollywood, genre-defining musicals such as…

Min Ji Park 01/06/2025

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Gird Your Loins! Everything We Know About ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’

Legacy sequels? 20 years later? Groundbreaking. It’s official: the much-anticipated follow-up to the iconic 2006 film ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ is set to hit theatres on 1 May, 2026 –…

Min Ji Park 30/05/2025

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‘Another Simple Favor’: Foiled By One Too Many Plot Twists

Spoiler Warning: This piece discusses major plot points from ‘Another Simple Favor’ What warrants a successful sequel? Is it taking everything that worked in the first iteration and cranking things…

Min Ji Park 20/05/2025

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2025 Cannes Film Festival: Most Anticipated Films To Look Out For

With many of the biggest and brightest names in international film descending on the French Riviera this week, all signs point to one thing: the 2025 Cannes Film Festival is…

Min Ji Park 19/05/2025

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Paws Up! Haus Labs By Lady Gaga Officially Launches At Sephora Hong Kong

Get ready to slay, because Sephora's done it again! Mother Monster Lady Gaga’s makeup label Haus Labs is officially here to stay in the 852 with its exclusive partnership with…

Rachel Tang 13/05/2025