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‘My appearance is quite awkward’: Annie Yi explains why she doesn’t act anymore

Taiwanese singer-actress Annie Yi was recently doing a livestream when she was asked why she doesn't act anymore. The 56-year-old, who last appeared in the self-directed romance film The Queens in 2015, responded that it was because of two main reasons. "Because I don't feel like acting anymore. It's not because I don't like acting, it's just...

‘It was a difficult decision’: Roger Kwok and former TVB actress Cindy Au announce their divorce

They've been living separately for two years and decided to part ways for good. Hong Kong actor Roger Kwok and former TVB actress Cindy Au revealed that they've divorced in similar Instagram posts yesterday (May 2). Both said they're thankful for the years they spent together. "We have been living apart since two years ago, and after much...

‘I still get frustrated with him sometimes’: Carina Lau reveals what Tony Leung does that irks her

There are certain days when you just can't stand your other half's behaviour, and that is the same for Hong Kong superstar couple Tony Leung and Carina Lau. "I still get frustrated with him sometimes," the 58-year-old actress revealed in the latest episode of her talk show Jia Ren Zi You Yue, which aired yesterday (May 2). Carina...

Britney Spears sparks fears for mental health after being photographed barefoot and topless

Britney Spears has sparked fears for her mental health after being photographed barefoot, topless and wrapped in a blanket. The Toxic singer, 42, was snapped being escorted out of the Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles looking distraught and bleary eyed, and wearing only white underwear as she was escorted to emergency services on Thursday (May 2)...

Harvey Weinstein expected in New York court after rape conviction overturned

Harvey Weinstein will be retried in New York, the Manhattan District Attorney's Office said in court on Wednesday (May 1), a week after the state's highest court threw out his 2020 rape conviction. Weinstein appeared in court before Judge Curtis Farber in a wheelchair, more than four years after his conviction was hailed as a milestone...

‘It’s my turn’: Apple Chan announces pregnancy

Close to two months after local actress Apple Chan announced that she is getting married, she has another piece of good news to share. In an Instagram Reel yesterday (May 1), the 35-year-old said that she is expecting her first child. "Watching everyone announce their 2024 pregnancy be like… I guess it's my turn!" she wrote, holding up...

Japanese former child actor arrested as suspect over burnt corpses found outside Tokyo

Japanese former child actor Kirato Wakayama was one of two men arrested in Japan on Wednesday (May 1) over the burnt remains of a restaurateur and his wife found on April 16. Ryutaro Takarajima, 55, and his 56-year-old wife Sachiko were found on a riverbed in the town of Nasu, Tochigi Prefecture, near Tokyo. They had...

Ryan Gosling launching campaign to establish new category at Oscars for stunt performers

Ryan Gosling is launching a campaign to establish a new category at the Oscars to recognise the work of stunt performers. The 43-year-old actor plays a stunt man in his new movie The Fall Guy which shines a spotlight on the work of the movie set action heroes, and Ryan insists he wants bosses at the...

Linkin Park reportedly planning reunion tour with new female vocalist

Linkin Park are reportedly planning a reunion tour with a new female vocalist. The band has been on hiatus since the tragic death of frontman Chester Bennington — who took his own life aged 41 in 2017 — but now they may be ready to get back on the road as a band in 2025. According to Billboard, the...

Alec Baldwin compares his cocaine addiction to drinking coffee after admitting he used the drug for two years

Alec Baldwin has compared his cocaine addiction to drinking coffee admitting he snorted the drug "all day long" for two years. The 30 Rock star has spoken candidly about his issues with drug and alcohol addiction after celebrating 39 years sober revealing he had a "white-hot problem every day for two years" and joked he snorted...