US prosecutors to seek death penalty against Luigi Mangione in UnitedHealth executive’s murder

NEW YORK (Reuters) -U.S. prosecutors formally told a court on Thursday that they plan to seek the death penalty for Luigi Mangione, who is accused of murdering a UnitedHealth Group executive in New York last year. Mangione, 26, is due to appear in Manhattan federal court for an arraignment on Friday. He has pleaded not guilty...

Jessica Alba, Cash Warren list RM83mil estate amid divorce

Jessica Alba and Cash Warren aren’t just closing the chapter on their marriage, but their US$19mil (RM83.2mil) Beverly Hills home. The Honest Company co-founder, 43, and producer, 46, listed the 9,000-square-foot 7-bed, 8.5-bath estate for $18,995,000, TMZ reports. Alba and Warren purchased the sprawling digs for US$10mi in 2017 and oversaw an 18-month remodel. The property currently...

Japan to resist Trump efforts to form trade bloc against China

TOKYO: Japan intends to push back against any US effort to bring it into an economic bloc aligned against China because of the importance of Tokyo’s trade ties with Beijing, according to current and former Japanese government officials. Like many other countries, Japan is trying to get permanent relief from President Donald Trump’s tariffs by addressing...

SHINee’s Key Sends A “Warning” To Rookie Boy Group During Viral Radio Broadcast

He had something to say to them. Recently, rookie group NCT WISH’s appearance on a radio show garnered much attention online because of their “difficult personalities.” Many news outlets reported on their appearance on the show, stating that they were unenthusiastic despite the DJ’s efforts to get them to react and respond. This topic became viral online as many netizens...

G-Dragon’s Now-Deleted Post Mentioning TWICE’s Sana Sparks Heated Debate About State Of K-Pop

The male idol’s actions were hit with criticism. G-Dragon‘s now-deleted post mentioning TWICE‘s Sana has sparked a heated debate about the state of K-Pop. G-Dragon | @xxxibgdrgn/Instagram TWICE’s Sana | @m.by__sana/Instagram Coldplay recently performed in Korea with TWICE as a special guest. G-Dragon attended and shared a clip on Instagram in which he tagged TWICE’s Sana with a shocked emoji, sparking mixed reactions from fans. G-Dragon’s...

Famous Mukbang YouTuber Tzuyang Looks Unrecognizable In Recent Photos

Even fans could not recognize her. Mukbang YouTuber Tzuyang surprised fans by showing up looking completely different from her usual self. This is how she normally looks. In a video posted on April 22nd on her YouTube channel “Tzuyang’s Outside Garden,” Tzuyang was seen applying heavy smoky makeup and even using a nose prosthetic, to make the nose appear...

Beloved Korean Celebrity Moves To Japan Without Work, Downsizes House And Lifestyle Bigtime

She made sacrifices. Comedienne Lee Guk Joo is one of South Korea’s most famous comedienes. She has been active in the industry for 20 years. She is known for her body positivity and has appeared on many variety shows with K-Pop idols. Lee Guk Joo with GOT7’s Jackson. Lee Guk Joo recently  revealed that she decided to move to Tokyo,...

“UNDER FIFTEEN” Pushes Forward With Filming Despite Controversy

The show has reportedly finished recording. MBN‘s controversial audition show, UNDER FIFTEEN, has reportedly finished its final recording. UNDER FIFTEEN, produced by CReA Studio, faced intense backlash since it was introduced to audiences for the extremely young age of its participants. Many netizens and even civic groups pointe criticized the show for its objectification of children, leading to an uncertainty regarding the show’s broadcast. Despite...

Somi’s Recent Announcements Regarding Her Career Spark Confusion And Scepticism

It comes amid criticism about her management. An unexpected stream of announcements regarding Somi has sparked confusion and skepticism from netizens. K-Pop idol Somi | @somisomi0309/Instagram There has been an ongoing debate about Somi and releasing music, with many angry that her company, THE BLACK LABEL, isn’t giving her constant comebacks like many other idols. Amid the criticisms, the idol responded to...

Korean Actor Denies Involvement In High-Profile Infidelity Scandal

He got embroiled in a controversy with his co-star. Actor Kim Mu Jun, who has been active in Japan lately, has gotten embroiled in a major infidelity controversy involving actress Mei Nagano and married actor Kei Tanaka. Kim Mu Jun | Namu Wiki Mei was already embroiled in an infidelity scandal with Kei Tanak, the 40-year-old actor. The weekly magazine Shūkan Bunshun previously published pictures...