Posts by Nathan Pine
Starbucks Korea top executives apologise as as ‘Tank Day’ promotion boycott hits revenue
Published Tue, May 26, 2026 · 11:00 AM [SEOUL] Top executives issued public apologies and warned of “substantial” declines in revenue after Starbucks Korea was hit with a boycott campaign in response to a botched promotional event that referenced a highly-sensitive 1980s massacre to sell tumblers. Shinsegae Group chairman Chung Yong-jin bowed three times at…
Read MoreDonovan Mitchell has strong reaction to Cavaliers losing Game 4 early
The Cleveland Cavaliers came out with a must-win situation on their home court Monday evening, as the New York Knicks held a 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals. In the first quarter, Cleveland came out looking good, building a quick lead against the visitors courtesy of their All-Star Donovan Mitchell hitting several big baskets.…
Read MoreSonny Rollins Dead: Jazz Great Was 95
Sonny Rollins, one of the most influential saxophone players in jazz history died today at his home in Woodstock, NY. That, according to a post on his official social media. He was 95. The tenor saxophonist’s 60-plus year career saw him record 60-plus albums. His compositions “St. Thomas,” “Oleo,” “Doxy” and “Airegin” are jazz standards.…
Read MoreShares of Sats up over 5% after posting rise in Q4 earnings
[SINGAPORE] Shares of Sats on Tuesday (May 26) morning were trading more than 5 per cent higher, after the company posted a 31 per cent year-on-year rise in net profit to S$50.7 million for the fourth quarter ended Mar 31. The counter opened just over 2 per cent higher at S$3.47, before hitting S$3.55 at…
Read MoreGold holds gain as Iran deal progress eases inflation concerns
Published Tue, May 26, 2026 · 09:05 AM [SINGAPORE] Gold held gains on signs the US and Iran were making progress on reaching a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restore oil flows, easing inflation fears. Bullion was trading around US$4,575 an ounce, after rising 1.4 per cent the day before. US President…
Read MoreTaylor Swift Leads 2026 American Music Awards Nominations
Taylor Swift, the winningest artist in the history of the American Music Awards with 40 trophies, has been nominated for another eight in categories including Artist of the Year, Album of the Year (The Life of a Showgirl), Song of the Year (“The Fate of Ophelia”), Best Music Video (“The Fate of Ophelia”), Song of…
Read MoreBTS Makes First Award Show Performance in 4 Years at AMAs 2026—With a Twist
BTS‘ latest appearance is simply dope. Indeed, at the 2026 American Music Awards May 25, group members Jimin, Jung Kook, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM and V made a dynamite entrance on the red carpet. The event—hosted by Queen Latifah at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas—serves as the group’s first outing at an award…
Read MoreStocks to watch: Sats, FLCT, Boustead Singapore
[SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Tuesday (May 26): Sats : The ground handler on Monday posted a net profit of S$50.7 million for its fourth quarter ended Mar 31, an increase of 31 per cent from S$38.7 million in the year-ago period. Its revenue for…
Read MoreAMAs 2026: “Humbled” Paula Abdul Reacts to Meghan Markle’s Song Shoutout
Paula Abdul is forever a Meghan Markle fan. In fact, the “Forever Your Girl” singer was royally flushed when the Duchess of Sussex recently used her iconic song while celebrating her and Prince Harry‘s eighth wedding anniversary on her Instagram Story. “I was in shock and I was so touched,” Paula told E! News at…
Read MoreBox Office Global: ‘Mandalorian & Grogu’ $163M, ‘Michael’ Nears $800M WW
Below in all its glory is this weekend’s top 10 at the global box office, courtesy of Comscore. Note that domestic figures are Memorial Day weekend 4-day. As we continue to propel through summer, a reminder of what the top 5 films are so far this year around the globe: 2. Michael (Universal/Lionsgate) $55.1M WW…
Read MoreChinese tech giants dangle record pay packets to court Singapore-trained AI graduates
China’s recruitment drive reflects a stark talent shortage in its all-important AI industry [SINGAPORE/SHENZHEN] On a weekday afternoon in April, PhD students at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) were bundled onto buses and ferried to a Huawei research centre in Buona Vista for technical talks, chats with engineers, and what the company called informal networking. A…
Read MoreHannah Einbinder & ‘Hacks’ Creators Bid Farewell To Show
As Hacks takes its final bow on HBO Max this week, the cast and creators are bidding a heartfelt farewell to the 5x Golden Globe-winning comedy drama. On Monday, Ava Daniels star Hannah Einbinder expressed her appreciation for series creators Paul W. Downs, Jen Statsky and Lucia Aniello, explaining how the show has “made everything…
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