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Matthew McConaughey returns to big screen

o Actor stars in The Lost Bus , showcasing heroism in California’s deadliest wildfire

MATTHEW McConaughey returned to the big screen after several years away from high-profile films with the recent world premiere of a new docudrama The Lost Bus at the Toronto International Film Festival. Inspired by Lizzie Johnson’s book on the real-life tragedy of the 2018 Camp Fire, the deadliest wildfire in California history that claimed 85 lives, the film offers a glimpse into the intensity and magnitude of the destructive fire. McConaughey plays a school bus driver and struggling father who risks his life to rescue 22 children, racing against scorching flames that threaten their escape. The film premieres at a time wildfires are fresh in the minds of many viewers. Wildfires in Southern California early this year killed at least 30 people, and Canada is experiencing its second-worst wildfire season on record. McConaughey said the film explores the subject of the relationship between humans and mother nature. “The message is in your face and the

reality is in your face,” McConaughey said ahead of the film’s premiere. In the film, he is joined by Oscar-nominated America Ferrera ( Barbie , 2024), who plays an elementary school teacher fighting alongside him for survival. “To me, the story is deeply about a human journey, about resilience and also about choices,” Ferrera said. McConaughey’s real-life son Levi and mother Kay play his character’s son and mother. The Lost Bus is McConaughey’s second film this year, following the crime thriller The Rivals of Amziah King . The Oscar-winning actor had kept a relatively low profile for several years. He won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in Dallas Buyers Club in 2014. Directed by Paul Greengrass, best known for the 2006 docudrama United 93 , The Lost Bus will arrive in select cinemas on Sept 19, with streaming available on Apple TV+ beginning Oct 3. – Reuters

McConaughey attends the premiere of The Lost Bus during the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival. – PIC FROM GETTY IMAGES VIA AFP

Matthew (right) and his son Levi play father and son in the movie. – AFPPIC

Yung Kai sings about intimacy in new ballad

Kaylenn drops Afrobeat-infused R&B single Make You

CHI N E S E-CA N ADIA N alternative indie pop singer-songwriter Yung Kai returns with a deeply intimate new single My Love My Love My Love – a slow-burning, dreamy indie-folk love ballad that brims with quiet emotion and intimacy. The track is the latest preview of his debut album Stay With the Ocean, I’ll Find You , arriving on Sept 26. Following the viral success of his breakout hit Blue , which climbed to number two on the Spotify Global Viral Charts, and reached number one on the Daily Viral 50 in Singapore and Hong Kong and number two in Malaysia, Yung Kai has quickly emerged as one of the most emotionally resonant voices of his generation. Blending lo-fi textures, bedroom pop aesthetics and vulnerable lyricism, his music speaks to a generation navigating love, isolation and longing in the digital age. My Love My Love My Love showcases Yung Kai’s ability to blend heartfelt storytelling with his emotional yet soothing soundscapes. The piano-driven ballad is layered with Yung Kai’s signature self-harmonisation, with lyrics that serve as a gentle reminder of where loved ones are held in our lives. The track captures the quiet moments of reflection and the ever-growing need to remind someone of how special they are in your life. It is delicate yet powerful, staying

KAYLE NN does not tiptoe in – she steps in with confidence. With her debut single Make You , Kaylenn delivers an Afrobeats-infused R&B track that blends smooth grooves with subtle intensity – catchy, confident and unmistakably her. Paired with a cinematic music video shot in Hawaii, Make You captures the energy of allure and mystery – a concept Kaylenn describes as siren energy. “This song marks the first chapter of my story. I want listeners to come along with me on this journey as I discover myself as a solo debuting artiste. I want listeners to feel the atmosphere and emotions that can’t be explained in words,” said Kaylenn. By 20, Kaylenn has already shared the stage with some of the most exciting acts in Japan and

Kaylenn’s music is a blend of multiple genres.

beyond, from festival crowds at Fuji Rock Festival to international competitions. Her journey has been anything but typical – a decade of performing has honed a voice and presence that is immediately captivating. Fast forward to 2024: Kaylenn caught the attention of Jackson Wang on Chuang Asia , proving she can command attention on a global stage. Now stepping out solo, she is armed with a genre-bending sound – R&B woven with Afrobeats, pop, and soul – that is confident, refreshing and impossible to ignore. Make You is just the start. With more singles lined up this year, Kaylenn is steadily carving her path as an artiste to watch.

Yung Kai is known for his breakout hit Blue .

true to the lyrical artistry that Yung Kai has displayed throughout his career. My Love My Love My Love comes out right as Yung Kai wraps up the Asia leg of his first-ever sold-out headline world tour Flowers, Moon and Stars. The tour spanned over four cities in Asia – Jakarta, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Taipei – and saw Yung Kai greeted by electric crowds. With each new track, Yung Kai continues to build on his emotional depth and sonic range, drawing listeners deeper into his emotional, genre-blending world.

Make You is her debut single. – PICS FROM INSTAGRAM @KAYLENNMUSIC

Artwork for My Love My Love My Love .