Singaporeans 'don’t believe in meritocracy' and other top lifestyle news to know
By: Jade Yong
Stay up to date with the latest in Lifestyle, Fashion, Entertainment and Celebrity News. Here are your Top 5 of the Day:
Monica Baey’s incident with NUS has revealed many truths through resulting discussions on the internet. One dimension that has been overlooked is ‘class’. Many have speculated that Nicholas was let off leniently due to his parents’ “powerful connections”, especially after Monica receives a mysterious warning via social media.
If you’re one of the many who haven’t had a chance to watch “Avengers: Endgame” just yet, breathe easy because here is a review that will give you what you need to know, without ruining the superhero epic for you. In this spoiler-free review, we see how the crazy high expectations for the movie, have resulted in the highlights and letdowns of the film and its characters… ultimately leading to a strong finish for everyone.
Nothing feels more luxe than wearing clothes made for your body. Plus, with fast fashion producing so much unnecessary waste, lovers of Planet Earth are quickly making the shift to sustainable fashion. For the ever more discerning consumer of fashion, custom-made clothing is making a resurgence, giving Singaporeans everywhere a chance at personalised fit and service.
A living lamb cutlet struggles with life in general, in “Piece of Meat”, an 11-minute stop motion animation based on a story by Eric Khoo, of “Mee Pok Man” fame. The short film, conceived by the Singaporean auteur almost 30 years ago, will premiere at Cannes’ Directors’ Fortnight in May.
The world’s most popular TV streaming site even has a phrase coined after it – “Netflix and chill”. It’s a wonder then, what show – out of the hundreds and thousands on its list – generates the highest views. The result is a not-so-surprising piece of evidence that no matter how exciting new shows are, couch potatoes are ultimately creatures of comfort.
