Gordon Kho

3 weeks ago | thestar.com.my | Gordon Kho

Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh joins political leaders and celebrities around the world in paying tribute to Pope Francis. Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, died on Monday (April 21). He was 88. On her social media account today, Yeoh posted a couple of photos and a video of her and her husband Jean Todt meeting Pope Francis several years ago. The Ipoh-born star wrote: "A gentle soul has left us. Pope Francis was a beacon of humility, compassion, and courage.

2 months ago | thestar.com.my | Gordon Kho

Natasha Rothwell cried a lot during the shoot for the new season of the Emmy-winning series The White Lotus in Thailand. And mind you, most of the time, it happened when the cameras weren’t rolling. “When I first got (to Koh Samui), I was super jet-lagged. I got in at night, so I didn’t see anything. “And when I woke up in the morning and opened my curtains and looked outside, I just started crying because it was so stunning.

2 months ago | thestar.com.my | Gordon Kho

Jacky Cheung celebrated a career milestone recently when he staged his 1,000th show in Haikou, China as part of his 60+ World Tour. The Hong Kong singer is said to be the first Chinese artiste to surpass the 1,000-show mark. According to a press release from Universal Music, Cheung's concerts over the years – starting in 1987 with his first solo tour – have taken him to over 100 cities across 18 countries and regions.

Jan 10, 2025 | thestar.com.my | Gordon Kho

Fish Liew let out a small sigh midway through our interview, muttering softly to herself, “This is so difficult”. “This” refers to conducting the interview in English. “I’ve never spoken English in interviews,” Liew admitted when asked about her sigh. “All my interviews are always in Cantonese, or Mandarin.” It’s understandable. The 34-year-old Malaysian has spent over a decade toiling in Hong Kong showbiz, where she has even picked up the local accent.

Dec 5, 2024 | thestar.com.my | Gordon Kho

Eight years ago, Chong Keat Aun was working on an interesting story for his radio show. He was a deejay for a local radio station and on his show, he often highlighted social issues that fell through the cracks. This particular story he was working on focused on the baby hatch facilities in Malaysia – a concept not widely known, where women can anonymously leave newborns in a safe space, offering the babies a chance at care and adoption.