April 1, 2023 is the 20th anniversary of the Asian pop icon's death.

Synopsis: Can I Tell You Something Crazy is a new scripted series under the #PopVultures banner, which examines with fresh eyes, events that shook Asian media and entertainment. 

On April 1, 2003, the world was shocked by the loss of one of the most beloved, enduring and seductive stars to ever grace screens. Singer and actor Leslie Cheung died by suicide at the age of 46, leaping to his death from the 24th floor of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Hong Kong, after succumbing to a battle with severe depression.

2003 was a dark year for Hong Kong. The Sars epidemic ravaged the city. Yet, Cheung's death ignited a wave of public grieving, with people lining the streets outside his memorial to mourn him.

The singer-actor was beloved and known for his androgynous style onstage and his acclaimed performances in films like Days Of Being Wild (1990), Farewell My Concubine (1993) and Happy Together (1997) onscreen. Off screen, his personal life, especially his sexuality, was highly scrutinised. 

Host Jan Lee celebrates Cheung’s life on the 20th anniversary of his death. She looks at the star’s legacy as a queer icon - both in his pop music and his film roles - and how his tragic end highlighted the stigma around mental health and his own sexual orientation.

Helplines:•  Institute of Mental Health’s Mental Health Helpline: 6389-2222 (24 hours)
•  Samaritans of Singapore: 1800-221-4444 (24 hours) /1-767 (24 hours)
•  Singapore Association for Mental Health: 1800-283-7019
•  Silver Ribbon Singapore: 6386-1928
•  Tinkle Friend: 1800-274-4788
•  Community Health Assessment Team 6493-6500/1 

Find Part 1 of the Edison sex photogate saga here: https://str.sg/wv4r

Find Part 2 here: https://str.sg/wv4H

Produced by: Jan Lee (janlee@sph.com.sg), Penelope Lee & Paxton Pang

Edited by: Penelope Lee & Eden Soh

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Asian Insider: https://str.sg/JWa7

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Your Money & Career: https://str.sg/wB2m

ST Sports Talk: https://str.sg/JWRE

#PopVultures: https://str.sg/JWad

Music Lab: https://str.sg/w9TX

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Special edition series:

True Crimes Of Asia (new): https://str.sg/i44T

The Unsolved Mysteries of South-east Asia (5 eps): https://str.sg/wuZ2

Invisible Asia (9 eps): https://str.sg/wuZn

Stop Scams (10 eps): https://str.sg/wuZB

Singapore's War On Covid (5 eps): https://str.sg/wuJa

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April 1, 2023 is the 20th anniversary of the Asian pop icon's death.
Synopsis: Can I Tell You Something Crazy is a new scripted series under the #PopVultures banner, which examines with fresh eyes, events that shook Asian media and entertainment. 
On April 1, 2003, the world was shocked by the loss of one of the most beloved, enduring and seductive stars to ever grace screens. Singer and actor Leslie Cheung died by suicide at the age of 46, leaping to his death from the 24th floor of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Hong Kong, after succumbing to a battle with severe depression.
2003 was a dark year for Hong Kong. The Sars epidemic ravaged the city. Yet, Cheung's death ignited a wave of public grieving, with people lining the streets outside his memorial to mourn him.
The singer-actor was beloved and known for his androgynous style onstage and his acclaimed performances in films like Days Of Being Wild (1990), Farewell My Concubine (1993) and Happy Together (1997) onscreen. Off screen, his personal life, especially his sexuality, was highly scrutinised. 
Host Jan Lee celebrates Cheung’s life on the 20th anniversary of his death. She looks at the star’s legacy as a queer icon - both in his pop music and his film roles - and how his tragic end highlighted the stigma around mental health and his own sexual orientation.
Helplines:•  Institute of Mental Health’s Mental Health Helpline: 6389-2222 (24 hours) •  Samaritans of Singapore: 1800-221-4444 (24 hours) /1-767 (24 hours) •  Singapore Association for Mental Health: 1800-283-7019 •  Silver Ribbon Singapore: 6386-1928 •  Tinkle Friend: 1800-274-4788 •  Community Health Assessment Team 6493-6500/1 
Find Part 1 of the Edison sex photogate saga here: <a href="https://str.sg/wv4r" data-stringify-link="https://str.sg/wv4r" data-sk="tooltip_parent" data-remove-tab-index="true">https://str.sg/wv4r</a>
Find Part 2 here: <a href="https://str.sg/wv4H" data-stringify-link="https://str.sg/wv4H" data-sk="tooltip_parent" data-remove-tab-index="true">https://str.sg/wv4H</a>
Produced by: Jan Lee (<a href="mailto:janlee@sph.com.sg">janlee@sph.com.sg</a>), Penelope Lee &amp; Paxton Pang
Edited by: Penelope Lee &amp; Eden Soh
Follow #PopVultures every month: 
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Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://str.sg/JWaA" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://str.sg/JWaA&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1657284018920000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1kJ9p-P45oS7MdCpAgAaus">https://str.sg/JWaA</a>
Spotify: <a href="https://str.sg/JWaP" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://str.sg/JWaP&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1657284018920000&amp;usg=AOvVaw30aXggYM8C7wM33kxtXcns">https://str.sg/JWaP</a> 
Google Podcasts: <a href="https://str.sg/Ju47" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://str.sg/Ju47&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1657284018920000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3RMwrz08ZIJ-Im0BEzzF-K">https://str.sg/Ju47</a> 
SPH Awedio app:<a href="https://www.awedio.sg/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.awedio.sg/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1657284018920000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1omwsyXQuVz03K-MLOS1jf"> https://www.awedio.sg/</a>
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Feedback to: <a href="mailto:podcast@sph.com.sg">podcast@sph.com.sg</a>
Follow Jan Lee on Instagram: <a href="https://str.sg/Jbxc" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://str.sg/Jbxc&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1657284018920000&amp;usg=AOvVaw05B0N3NpjKRx2BKsyK7SP1">https://str.sg/Jbxc</a>
Read Jan Lee's stories:<a href="https://str.sg/Jbxp" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://str.sg/Jbxp&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1657284018920000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0vOhLsAkvTRcf_D1u6YYdD"> https://str.sg/Jbxp</a>
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Discover more ST podcast channels:
In Your Opinion: <a href="https://str.sg/w7Qt">https://str.sg/w7Qt</a>
Asian Insider: <a href="https://str.sg/JWa7">https://str.sg/JWa7</a>
Health Check: <a href="https://str.sg/JWaN">https://str.sg/JWaN</a>
Green Pulse: <a href="https://str.sg/JWaf">https://str.sg/JWaf</a>
Your Money &amp; Career: <a href="https://str.sg/wB2m">https://str.sg/wB2m</a>
ST Sports Talk: <a href="https://str.sg/JWRE">https://str.sg/JWRE</a>
#PopVultures: <a href="https://str.sg/JWad">https://str.sg/JWad</a>
Music Lab: <a href="https://str.sg/w9TX">https://str.sg/w9TX</a>
Discover ST Podcasts: <a href="http://str.sg/stpodcasts">http://str.sg/stpodcasts</a>
Discover BT Podcasts: <a href="https://bt.sg/pcPL">https://bt.sg/pcPL</a>
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Special edition series:
True Crimes Of Asia (new): <a href="https://str.sg/i44T">https://str.sg/i44T</a>
The Unsolved Mysteries of South-east Asia (5 eps): <a href="https://str.sg/wuZ2">https://str.sg/wuZ2</a>
Invisible Asia (9 eps): <a href="https://str.sg/wuZn">https://str.sg/wuZn</a>
Stop Scams (10 eps): <a href="https://str.sg/wuZB">https://str.sg/wuZB</a>
Singapore's War On Covid (5 eps): <a href="https://str.sg/wuJa">https://str.sg/wuJa</a>
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Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood industries.

Podcaster: Jan Lee

Produced by podcast editor Ernest Luis & The Straits Times, SPH Media Trust

Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood industries.
Podcaster: Jan Lee
Produced by podcast editor Ernest Luis &amp; The Straits Times, SPH Media Trust

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