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1. Cantopop icon Alan Tam: from Leslie Cheung’s rival to fans smashing albums
For over half a century, Alan Tam Wing-lun has stood as a colossus in Hong Kong show business. “Principal Tam” ruled Cantopop in the late 1970s and 80s but later vexed fans with his offstage actions. Still, he’s going strong today.
2. How does 71-year-old yoga teacher look so much younger than her age?
The 71-year-old yoga teacher, author and fitness influencer swears by this approach to stay youthful and vibrant herself: she looks decades younger than her age, and is the same size and weight as she was in her twenties.
3. Why the Year of the Horse 2026 could bring chaos but also great progress
In 2026, Lunar New Year’s Day will fall on February 17, marking the end of the Year of the Wood Snake and the beginning of the Year of the Fire Horse. To get an idea of how “fiery” this year could be, consider the following Chinese astrological calculations and feng shui readings.