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Lin-Manuel Miranda, actor and creator of the musical ‘Hamilton’ addresses the audience after the play’s opening night on Broadway in New York in this file picture dated August 6, 2015. Miranda will direct a musical film adaptation of Dave Malloy’s chamber choir musical ‘Octet’ as his next feature project, 5000 Broadway Productions announced Thursday. — Reuters pic

Showbiz / 03 Apr 2026

Director Lin-Manuel Miranda to turn chamber musical ‘Octet’ into feature film

The 25-year-old said any decision to return cannot be made hastily, as her current focus is on her acting career. — Picture from X/Bernama

Showbiz / 03 Apr 2026

‘Never say never’: Actress Sandra Lim, Malaysia’s Miss Universe 2024 Top 30 finalist, open to pageant comeback

‘Malaikat Malam’ starring acclaimed Malaysian star Syafiq Kyle, takes over cinemas nationwide. — Picture courtesy of Astro Shaw

Showbiz / 03 Apr 2026

Malay Mail’s top 10 picks: Malaysian film ‘Malaikat Malam’ takes the lead in No.1, speeding past sci-fi hit ‘Project Hail Mary’ at the local box office

LiSA is set to take centre stage in Malaysia this June, marking her very first solo performance in the country. — ( Picture from Facebook/LiSA

Showbiz / 03 Apr 2026

Anime hitmaker LiSA brings first solo Malaysia concert this June, ticket sales open April 7

File picture of Blake Lively arriving for the Saturday Night Live 50: The Anniversary Special at 30 Rockefeller Plaza in New York City, February 16, 2025. A federal judge on Thursday dismissed Lively’s sexual harassment claims in her lawsuit against actor and director Justin Baldoni, significantly narrowing her case over the filming of their 2024 romantic drama ‘It Ends With Us’. — Reuters pic

Showbiz / 03 Apr 2026

Judge bins Blake Lively harassment claims against Justin Baldoni, leaves retaliation fight alive

Malaysian figure skater Fang Ze Zeng shares his journey as a figure skater and what lies ahead in an interview with Malay Mail. — Picture via Instagram/ze.zengg

Showbiz / 06 Apr 2026

Malaysian figure skater Fang Ze Zeng opens up on beginnings, challenges, pressure, and what lies beyond SEA Games gold

‘Malaikat Malam' has earned over RM10 million at the box office. — Picture courtesy of Astro Shaw

Showbiz / 02 Apr 2026

Riding the wave of success: Local film Malaikat Malam collects RM10.2m in early screenings and first week

Founder and president of MIFFest, Joanne Goh (centre), with returning ambassador Daiyan Trisha (left) and new ambassador Jack Tan. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Showbiz / 02 Apr 2026

Ninth Malaysia International Film Festival announces new theme, partnerships and ambassador lineup

Katseye will release new single ‘Pinky Up’ on April 9 ahead of its debut appearance at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. — Picture via Facebook/KATSEYE

Showbiz / 02 Apr 2026

Katseye teases ‘Pinky Up’ single ahead of Coachella debut (VIDEO)

Megan Thee Stallion said she was hospitalised after falling ill during a performance of Moulin Rouge!, with doctors attributing her condition to extreme exhaustion and dehydration. — Picture via Facebook/Megan Thee Stallion

Showbiz / 02 Apr 2026

‘Wake-up call’ for Megan Thee Stallion after collapsing onstage during Broadway performance

Maggie Kang said the sequel to KPop Demon Hunters will be bigger in scale, but declined to reveal details on the follow-up film. — Picture via X/Sony Pictures Animation

Showbiz / 02 Apr 2026

‘Bigger, more eventful’ sequel coming for Oscar-winning KPop Demon Hunters, say directors

This file picture shows K-pop group BTS perform during ‘BTS The Comeback Live Arirang’ concert in central Seoul, South Korea, March 21, 2026. — Reuters pic

Showbiz / 02 Apr 2026

BTS land all but one track on Billboard Hot 100 with ‘Swim’ starting on top

Post Malone, whose real name is Austin Post first burst onto the scene with his viral SoundCloud track ‘White Iverson’ in February 2015. —Picture from Instagram/Post Malone and Adam Degross

Showbiz / 01 Apr 2026

From hip hop to Hollywood and now country music: Here’s why Post Malone is worth the hype (VIDEO)

US rapper and singer Post Malone will hold his first-ever Malaysian show at the TM National Stadium on September 27. — Picture via X/LivenationMY and Instagram/Post Malone and Adam Degross

Showbiz / 01 Apr 2026

Better Now: Post Malone ends the wait for Malaysian fans with massive KL show this Sept

The cast of ‘Mikael: Pemburu Dua Alam’ with director Zahir Omar (centre) at its gala premiere at GSC Mid Valley in Kuala Lumpur on March 31, 2026. — Picture courtesy of GSC Cinemas

Showbiz / 01 Apr 2026

‘Mikael: Pemburu Dua Alam’: Bringing 1980s-inspired supernatural action to Malaysian screens

South Korean filmmaker Kim Chang-min, 40, was reported to have died after being assaulted by a group of patrons in a restaurant in Guri on October 20, 2025, but no action has been taken against his attackers five months on. — Picture from Facebook/먹자펀

Showbiz / 01 Apr 2026

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How illegal ‘kereta sapu’ are hurting licensed Malaysian tour van, bus operators

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DBKL announces 13-day, 24-hour closure of Lorong Jalan TAR for sewerage repairs

Anwar: Malaysia to prioritise domestic fuel, supply surplus to Australia

Tired of reckless drivers? Study shows 71pc of Malaysians support tougher traffic penalties

Director Lin-Manuel Miranda to turn chamber musical ‘Octet’ into feature film

‘Never say never’: Actress Sandra Lim, Malaysia’s Miss Universe 2024 Top 30 finalist, open to pageant comeback

Malay Mail’s top 10 picks: Malaysian film ‘Malaikat Malam’ takes the lead in No.1, speeding past sci-fi hit ‘Project Hail Mary’ at the local box office

Anime hitmaker LiSA brings first solo Malaysia concert this June, ticket sales open April 7

Judge bins Blake Lively harassment claims against Justin Baldoni, leaves retaliation fight alive

Malaysian figure skater Fang Ze Zeng opens up on beginnings, challenges, pressure, and what lies beyond SEA Games gold

Riding the wave of success: Local film Malaikat Malam collects RM10.2m in early screenings and first week

Ninth Malaysia International Film Festival announces new theme, partnerships and ambassador lineup

Katseye teases ‘Pinky Up’ single ahead of Coachella debut (VIDEO)

‘Wake-up call’ for Megan Thee Stallion after collapsing onstage during Broadway performance

‘Bigger, more eventful’ sequel coming for Oscar-winning KPop Demon Hunters, say directors

BTS land all but one track on Billboard Hot 100 with ‘Swim’ starting on top

From hip hop to Hollywood and now country music: Here’s why Post Malone is worth the hype (VIDEO)

Better Now: Post Malone ends the wait for Malaysian fans with massive KL show this Sept

‘Mikael: Pemburu Dua Alam’: Bringing 1980s-inspired supernatural action to Malaysian screens

Outrage in South Korea as suspects in indie director Kim Chang-min’s assault still free five months after his death, family condemns handling of case