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THIR.ST TALKS: Pat Barrett on “Good Good Father” and why you shouldn’t envy him

How did you get started in the worship ministry? I ask myself that same question (laughs). I grew up in church; my dad is a pastor. So I always grew up around church music. But I think what has...

Culture

Noah Yap: Drugs and detention almost ended my career

In 2012, I was invited to be a part of Ah Boys to Men. It was a huge blessing to me because all my life, I’ve wanted to become an actor. I even declared it to my parents when I was young. So...

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Olivia Ong: I hated how I looked

Most of you know me through 如燕, the theme song of The Little Nyonya, which I’m utterly grateful for. And just like the song which speaks about broken dreams and finding hope in times of...

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The national swimmer who was drowning: Joscelin Yeo’s journey out of depression

I first started swimming at about 5 years old. My parents wanted us to be water-safe so they put us in swimming lessons. Then at about 8, I joined a club to do a little bit more. By the time I was...

Culture

So I finally heard John Mayer sing live

Confession: I was one of those 10,000 people who bought tickets to see the legendary musician perform here last week. It was close to 3 hours of pure guitar magic, as he switched back and forth...

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演员吴清樑Charlie Goh: 我也曾经想过结束一切

2016年我中了骨头热症。我在医院躺了七天。很辛苦,真的很幸苦。...

Mental Health

I wanted to end it all: Ah Boys to Men actor Charlie Goh

I was down with dengue fever in 2016. It was a painful time as I was hospitalised for 7 days.  I was suffering, so I didn’t care and just took it out on everybody else. I can’t remember exactly...

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歌手Olivia Ong王俪婷的身份危机:我尽力了,但我还是被称为一张白纸

我七岁那年,有一次在电视上看到歌手Mariah Carey在三万多人面前现场演唱。表演结束后,大家都为她热烈地鼓掌。...

Music

A bond that goes beyond music: Meeting the men behind Leeland

Known worldwide for hits like Lion and the Lamb, Leeland is no stranger to the Christian music scene. Since forming in 2004, the band has gone on to receive 4 nominations for the Grammy Awards and...