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Judi Dench has no plans for any more acting jobs as she ‘can’t even see’

Dame Judi Dench has said she has no plans for any more acting jobs as she "can't even see". The Oscar-winning actress, 89, has not appeared on the big screen since she appeared in 2022's Spirited and is losing her sight to macular degeneration, which has grown so severe she can no longer drive or read...

Jimmy Kimmel’s 7-year-old son undergoes third open-heart surgery

Jimmy Kimmel's seven-year-old son has undergone his third open-heart surgery. The 56-year-old TV star has taken to social media to reveal that Billy underwent another open-heart surgery over the weekend. Jimmy — whose son was born with a congenital heart disease in 2017 — wrote on Instagram: "This weekend, our boy Billy had his third (of three, we...

Childhood poverty, youth delinquency, battling dyslexia: Jam Hsiao goes candid about life before fame

While fans know Taiwanese singer Jam Hsiao lives in a million-dollar mansion now, they may not have known that as a child, the 37-year-old lived in a house with no windows and door. "Nobody believes me every time I say this, only my classmates who have been to my home before would know," he revealed in...

Gossip mill: Rebecca Lim celebrates son’s 100th day, Wang Xiaofei marries girlfriend, security at Cannes accused of racism

Rebecca Lim celebrates son's 100th day It may feel like she just gave birth recently, but it's been 100 days. Local actress Rebecca Lim and her husband Matthew Webster celebrated their son's milestone by giving out gift boxes of sweet treats to loved ones. Made by her family-run online pastry business The Lims' Kitchen, each gift box contains...

‘She should be removed’: Japanese model Hikari Mori under fire for allegedly squeezing Shu Qi in Bvlgari event

Is it rude to jostle your way into a photo op? Fans of Shu Qi certainly thought so. They were left fuming after the Taiwanese star was allegedly squeezed and pushed out of the way by a model at a recent Bvlgari event. The high-end luxury brand held an event in Rome marking its 140th year and...

All 15 current and former Super Junior and sub-unit members reunite at Ryeowook’s wedding

Super Junior's Ryeowook tied the knot with former Tahiti member Ari yesterday (May 26) and all 14 members of his group — past and present — were in attendance in a rare reunion. Besides existing members Heechul, Shindong, Siwon, Donghae, Leeteuk, Yesung, Eunhyuk and Sungmin, former members Han Geng, Kangin and Kibum as well as Zhou Mi and...

Veteran ex-TVB actor Ngan Kwok Leung dies aged 71

Veteran ex-TVB actor Ngan Kwok Leung died last Saturday (May 25) at the age of 71. The news was confirmed by his friend, Hong Kong actor-host English Tang, the following day, according to a report by the publication STHeadline. Actor Spencer Leung also paid tribute to Kwok Leung in a social media post. "I received sad news. Mrs...

George Lucas receives honorary Palme d’Or at Cannes Film Festival

George Lucas has received an honorary Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. The 80-year-old filmmaker — who is best known for creating the Star Wars and Indiana Jones franchises — has been handed the prestigious accolade at the annual awards ceremony in Cannes, France, with George admitting that it's "always great to be recognised". Speaking to French reporter...

Experts advise Taylor Swift fans not to buy the breed of cat she owns

Experts have advised Taylor Swift fans not to buy the breed of cat she owns. The pop star's Scottish Folds Olivia Benson and Meredith Grey frequently appear in Taylor's social media posts but animal welfare groups say the traits that make the felines adorable can also afflict them with constant pain. The cats are bred by a...

Celine Dion planning to perform for one last time in TV special

Celine Dion is planning to perform for one last time in a TV special. The 56-year-old singer was diagnosed with Stiff Person Syndrome in 2022 but has been working on her voice as she seeks to sing once more amid her battle with the autoimmune neurological disorder. A source told The Sun newspaper's Bizarre column: "Celine is...