In an industry where longevity is rare and reinvention even rarer, Ning Baizura stands as a force of nature—timeless, fearless, and constantly evolving. More than three decades into her career, she is no longer just the powerhouse vocalist Malaysians grew up with.
12 MAY/JUNE 2026 TREND
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TROPICANA LIFESTYLE 13 For a while, it felt like Anne Hathaway was playing the long game — appearing just enough to remind us she’s still that girl, but never so much that we could accuse her of overexposure. A cameo here, a prestige role there, a red carpet moment that says “effortless” but definitely took effort. And then came 2026. Suddenly, Anne Hathaway is everywhere. Not in a chaotic, “throw everything at the wall” way — but in a carefully curated, oh she knows exactly what she’s doing kind of way. Five films. Five very different vibes. One very clear message: she’s not just back, she’s booked, busy and brilliantly strategic. THE RETURN OF ANDY SACHS (AND OUR COLLECTIVE FASHION TRAUMA) Let’s address the designer handbag in the room — yes, The Devil Wears Prada 2 is happening. Nearly two decades after the original, Hathaway returns as Andy Sachs, stepping back into the world of fashion, power dressing and emotionally complicated mentorships. This time, however, the stakes are higher. Meryl Streep’s Miranda Priestly is nearing retirement, while Emily Blunt’s Emily Charlton has evolved from assistant to rival. Translation: the girls are fighting, and we will absolutely be watching. Nostalgia alone will carry this into blockbuster territory, but Hathaway’s return grounds it. Andy Sachs is no longer the wideeyed assistant — she’s a woman who has lived, learned, and (hopefully) stopped wearing cerulean sweaters ironically. FROM RUNWAY TO GREEK MYTHOLOGY Because clearly, one cultural moment is not enough, Hathaway is also diving into epic territory with The Odyssey, directed by none other than Christopher Nolan. Andy Sachs is no longer the wideeyed assistant — she’s a woman who has lived, learned, and (hopefully) stopped wearing cerulean sweaters ironically Photo by www.hollywoodreporter.com Yes, that Christopher Nolan. The man who bends time, space and our ability to fully understand what just happened. Set after the Trojan War, the film follows Odysseus’ perilous journey home, complete with Cyclopes, sirens and mythological chaos. Where does Hathaway fit in? That’s part of the intrigue — but if history tells us anything, she will not be underused. From fashion closets to ancient epics, the range is already doing cardio.
