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Here is a very silly and yet fiendishly watchable heist thriller that features three members – Edan Lui, Anson Lo and Keung To – of the Hong Kong Cantopop boyband Mirror in major roles. That’s worth knowing not because they break into song at any point, but because that explains the film’s prepackaged feel and why at least one of the actors, Keung To, feels so weirdly miscast as a ruthless gangster. But as with much of the plot mechanics in this film, it’s best not to think too much and just roll with punches.The obscure…

From LondonRecommended if you like New Edition, Usher, Lucky DayeUp next New music in early 2024It has been a while since there was a boyband of any real importance – and even longer since there was one singing R&B music. They used to be a joyous part of 90s pop, especially in the US, with Boyz II Men, 112, Blackstreet and more, and to a lesser extent in the UK, thanks to Damage and Another Level. Tight harmonising, loose jeans and an absolute unwillingness to break eye contact in music videos made for dozens of…

Here At Last has just dropped their latest song ‘God Took His Time’ available now. Filled with heartfelt lyrics and irresistible melodies, the track promises to be the perfect addition to everyone’s summer playlist.Excited about the release, Here At Last shared their thoughts on the track, stating, “We are so excited for the release of ‘God Took His Time.’ This song is completely up for interpretation, and that’s something we love about it. It could be about self-love, a partner, a family member – it could even be about…

‘I’ve always dreamed of being in a boyband,” says director Eddie Sternberg, laughing – then quickly adding for clarity: “I’m kidding!” He’s talking about his debut feature, I Used to Be Famous. It’s the story of a washed-up former pop star played by Deadpool actor Ed Skrein, who gets his musical mojo back by jamming with a talented autistic drummer (played by newcomer Leo Long).Actually, says Sternberg, he got the idea for the film 10 years ago when pop stars started doing comeback tours. “Blue, 5ive, Eternal – all these…

This schematic but sweet-natured comedy drama drives down a narrative track as straight and comfortingly predictable as an episode of Thomas the Tank Engine. Still, like Thomas with his unshakeable faith in rail engine-kind and the wisdom of the Fat Controller, this soppy Netflix feature may tickle the tear ducts of even some cynical viewers, particularly if they have a soft spot for stories about special needs kids exceeding expectations.After a pre-credit sequence set in the early 00s when a certain kind of bland…

South Korea may conduct a public survey to help determine whether to grant exemption to the mandatory military service to members of the K-pop boy band BTS.The question of active military service for the band’s seven members has been a hot-button topic in South Korea as its oldest member, Jin, faces his enlistment in December, when he turns 30.Defence minister, Lee Jong-sup, told lawmakers that he ordered officials to implement a survey quickly. He said his ministry will also look into various other factors such as the…

Hotly awaited as the big screen debut for pop idols Keung To and Jer Lau, members of the boyband sensation Mirror, Kearen Pang’s sophomore effort has a cross-generational appeal, as it revolves around the challenges faced by a housewife’s return to the workforce.After giving up a successful career as a record company executive to raise a family, Mei-fung (Teresa Mo) grows dissatisfied with a marriage that is falling apart, and a distant relationship with her hardworking but reticent 17-year-old son Jonathan (Jer Lau).…

Authorities have announced an investigation into an incident at the Hong Kong Coliseum in which a large screen fell during a live performance by the Cantopop boyband Mirror. The band can be seen dancing on stage as a screen above comes unhooked, sways for a moment, before falling on one of the performers and injuring another Authorities have announced an…

Two dancers have been injured at a Cantopop concert in Hong Kong after a massive video screen suspended above the stage fell on to performers below.The concert on Thursday, by Cantopop boyband Mirror, was the fourth of a series of 12 scheduled concerts by the band held at the Hong Kong Coliseum.Video clips circulated on social media showed Mirror members Anson Lo and Edan Lui performing with a dozen dancers on stage when one of several suspended LED screens above the stage came crashing down.The falling screen appeared to…