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From Hollywood to the world of sports and politics, known celebrities from among the rich and the famous have been infected by the coronavirus. Here is a list of personalities — actors, sportsmen, politicians and government officials — from various countries who have come out to say that they had tested positive for COVID-19. The list is compiled by Agence France Presse. – Entertainers – Tom Hanks and his wife, actress and singer Rita […]
(Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte said he is not in favor of releasing the names of those in the entertainment industry who are involved in drugs, as they are civilians, unlike public and government officials, including those running for public office, whose names should be known by the public. During his speech on Saturday night, April 6, 2019 at the Iloilo Convention Center, President Duterte asked why he should release the names of […]
(Eagle News)–For Senator Panfilo Lacson, the list of celebrities allegedly linked to illegal drugs should not be released just yet. According to Lacson, charges have to be filed first against the 31 personalities the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency said were on the list. “Kung maglalabas ka ng listahan at sasabihin mong validated ito, dapat mayroong ebidensya kasi ang intelligence information pwedeng mamali, pwedeng tumatama,” he added. PDEA chief Aaron Aquino has said he would not […]
(Eagle News)—-The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency will have to secure clearance from President Rodrigo Duterte before it can release the list of “celebrities” allegedly linked to illegal drugs. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo made the statement, after PDEA revealed at least 31 “celebrities” were included in the agency’s drugs watch list. PDEA director-general Aaron Aquino had said two “celebrities” figured in the phone of alleged party drugs dealer Steven Pasion, who was killed during a buy-bust […]
(Eagle News)–The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency on Tuesday, March 12, said it was investigating two celebrities whose names were seen in the phone of a big-time party drugs dealer who was killed in a buy-bust operation on Monday night. PDEA refused to identify the celebrities whose names figured in the phone of Steven Pasion, saying a case build-up was still ongoing. The authorities said they were also looking at the possibility the names were mere […]
LOS ANGELES, California, United States (Reuters) — Oscar and Emmy-nominated actor Nick Nolte was honored in Los Angeles on Monday (November 20) with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Nolte, who was given the 2,623rd on Hollywood Boulevard, has been nominated twice for acting Oscars with the first being in 1992 for “Prince of Tides” and the second in 1999 for “Affliction.” “In the early 1960s my parents lived up here off of […]
by Cyril Julien Agence France-Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Celebrities and everyday people continued flooding social media with personal accounts of sexual assault and harassment Monday, responding to calls to break the culture of silence around such abuse. The massive global response was triggered by the allegations against Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein, who is accused of rape and abuse dating back decades. People shared stories and offered support under multiple hashtags, including #MeToo in […]
BEIJING, China (Reuters) — The seventh annual Beijing International Film Festival (BIFF) marked its opening Sunday (April 16) evening, with a traditional red carpet ceremony that was attended by stars and filmmakers. Celebrities including Jean Reno, Aaron Kwok, and Ian Somerhalder, walked down the red carpet as fans yelled their names and took photos. The musical director Marius De Vries, who is famous for directing “La La Land”, showed on red carpet as well. Danish […]
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, United States (Reuters) — Jewelry worn by some of the most iconic stars of the Golden Age of Cinema are going under the hammer in November at Julien’s Auctions in Los Angeles. However, the lots up for auction, which were worn by the likes of Elizabeth Taylor, Marilyn Monroe, Katherine Hepburn and Errol Flynn, are not your usual jewelry lots. “It’s very different from a conventional jewelry auction in the sense that […]
LOS ANGELES, California (Reuters) — While the Academy Awards recognizes the best in film, fashion insiders will have their eye on the red carpet looking for the best dressed stars of the night. Celebrity stylist Sam Saboura is hoping nominee, Emma Stone, will have a standout moment. “She always does something cutting edge, something unique, something outside of the box. But for me this season so far, I’m kind of like luke warm. You know, I […]
Once again, the US West Coast’s largest fitness event, Bodybuilding.com’s “The Fit Expo Los Angeles”, returns to the Los Angeles Convention Center in California for its 14th epic year. This January 7-8, the Fit Expo, presented by Subway Restaurants and produced by the National Fitness Productions (NFP), plans to be a weekend of fitness that will offer attendees over 20 free competitions, events, workshops and appearances by the top fitness celebrities in the industry. Plus […]
(Eagle News)– Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Director General Ronald Dela Rosa on Tuesday (September 27) assured celebrities who are in the government’s drug list that they will not be immediately put behind bars. “Kung mag-surrender sila, e ito naman usapang lalaki, kahit na identified sila na user, kung mag-surrender sila, para sa akin, they don’t deserve to be jailed. Kung mag-surrender sila, bigyan natin ng tsansang magbago yung tao,” Dela Rosa assured. “Kahit na […]
