Brad Pitt’s mother Jane dies aged 84

Brad Pitt's mother Jane Pitt has died. The retired school counsellor has passed away at the age of 84, People reports. Brad's niece, Sydney, has already taken to social media to pay a glowing tribute to Jane, explaining that she "cared deeply for everyone and everything". Alongside a series of throwback photographs, Sydney wrote: "My sweet Grammy, Jane...

‘Taken feels like a lifetime ago’: Liam Neeson on getting ‘too old’ for action films

  Liam Neeson thinks he is getting too old for action movies. The Taken star has moved away from his typical genre in the new comedy flick The Naked Gun and admits that he doesn't want to "insult" viewers by taking on parts that are unsuitable for his age. In an interview with Variety, Liam said: "The first...

Lady Gaga leads with 12 nominations in 2025 MTV Video Music Awards

Lady Gaga leads the nominations for the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), scoring an impressive 12 nods. It marks the third time the pop idol has topped the nominations list — a feat no other artist has matched in VMA history. Gaga's strong showing is followed closely by Bruno Mars, who earned 11 nominations and Kendrick...

Martha Stewart launching skincare range

Martha Stewart is launching a skincare range. The 84-year-old lifestyle guru has been working with dermatologist and laser surgeon Dr Dhaval Bhanusali for five years on Elm Bioscience and the first products, A3O Elemental Serum (US$135 (S$173)) and Inner Dose The Daily Skin Supplement (US$50) will go on sale direct to consumers next month. Martha told WWD...

‘I was worried whether our bodies would keep up’: J-pop boy band Ballistik Boyz recall filming for new music video

Dancing on a rooftop under a clear sky sounds like a tranquil scene, but for these seven idols, it was a different affair. AsiaOne recently spoke with Japanese pop group Ballistik Boyz from Exile Tribe about one of their latest singles and their upcoming first-ever tour of Asia. (from left) Ballistik Boyz members Miku, Riki, Yoshiyuki, Masahiro,...

Heidi Klum planning to cleanse body of worms and parasites

Heidi Klum is planning a worm-and-parasite cleanse. The 52-year-old supermodel has revealed that she and her husband Tom Kaulitz, 35, intend to try out the cleanse as they attempt to rid their bodies of potentially harmful worms and parasites. Heidi told the Wall Street Journal: "I'm going to deworm and de-parasite for the first time. Everything I'm...

The Fantastic Four: First Steps delves into themes of found family, with ‘combination of domesticity and the intergalactic cosmos’

One moment, they're having family dinners in the comfort of their home, and the next, they're off fighting cosmic forces in outer space — a typical affair for the superhero family Fantastic Four. AsiaOne recently attended the virtual press conference for The Fantastic Four: First Steps, a film based on the Marvel Comics characters. The Marvel Cinematic...

Vanessa Kirby on filming Avengers movie while pregnant: ‘The coolest thing’

Vanessa Kirby found filming an Avengers movie while pregnant to be the "coolest thing". The 37-year-old actress is currently expecting her first child with Paul Rabil, and Vanessa has revealed that she relished the experience of filming Avengers: Doomsday while pregnant. During an appearance on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Vanessa shared: "As you know, I'm pregnant...

Florida police launch medical investigation into Hulk Hogan’s death

Police in Florida have launched a medical investigation into Hulk Hogan's death. The wrestling icon, born Terry Bollea, passed away in a Florida hospital on Thursday (July 24) morning after paramedics were called to his home and spent more than an hour battling to save his life — and now police have confirmed no foul play...