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(Eagle News) — At least eight people were injured after a passenger bus overturned in Tanauan, Batangas on Thursday, May 24. A police report said the N. Dela Rosa Liner bus, with plate number DX-127, was traversing the northbound lane of STAR tollway when it swerved to avoid another vehicle at 1:15 p.m. This prompted the driver to lose control of the vehicle, which ended up on its right side on the road. The report said […]
MIAMI, Florida (AFP) — New evidence shows Venus Williams was driving “lawfully” when she was involved in a deadly car crash that sparked a lawsuit against the tennis star, police in Florida said Friday. An initial police report on the June 9 crash in Palm Beach Gardens described Williams as being “at fault” in the incident. On Friday, Palm Beach Gardens police issued a statement saying new video obtained of the collision showed that “the […]
by Steven Griffiths Agence France Presse LONDON, United Kingdom — Venus Williams broke down in tears during a Wimbledon press conference on Monday when she was asked about her involvement in a fatal car crash. Williams is being sued by the estate of an elderly Florida man who died last month after his vehicle was hit by a car driven by the American star. The 37-year-old is accused of running a red light, inattentive driving […]
MIAMI, United States (AFP) — The family of a man who died in a car crash involving Venus Williams plan to sue the tennis superstar, a lawyer said Friday. Attorney Michael Steinger told ABC television’s “Good Morning America” that the family of Jerome Barson would file a wrongful death suit against Williams following the June 9 crash in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Barson, who suffered head injuries in the accident, died two weeks later on […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Actress Keri Russell, best known for her role as a ruthless KGB operative in the long-running series “The Americans,” was honored on Tuesday with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The 41-year-old actress told AFP she was awestruck to receive the 2,613th star on the famous sidewalk alongside other celebrities such as Judy Garland or Marlon Brando. “It’s such an incredible, iconic moment,” she said. A native […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (Reuters) — Haim Saban, the creator and producer of the “Power Rangers” TV, film and toy franchise, was honored with the 2,605th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Wednesday (March 22) for his achievements in television. “He is, he’s scary, he taught me how to be scary, but he is the most loyal person, he is so classy, genuinely I hope I grow up to be like you,” TV personality […]
by Marlowe HOOD Agence France Presse PARIS, France (AFP) — Researchers announced Wednesday the stunning discovery of seven Earth-like planets orbiting a small star in our galaxy, opening up the most promising hunting ground so far for life beyond the Solar System. All seven roughly match the size and mass of our own planet and are almost certainly rocky, and three are perfectly perched to harbour life-nurturing oceans of water, they reported in the journal […]
Tonight marks the third game of the semifinals between the Star Hotshots and Barangay Ginebra, and with the latter’s backs against the wall, this promises a grueling match-up to watch out for. The Star Hotshots is at an advantage with a 2-0 lead, but they cannot be complacent as both games were tight. Star won by just 4 points in Game 1 (78-74), and was down by only 2 points in Game 2 (91-89). However, […]
The Star Hotshots also barges in to the semi-finals of the PBA Philippine Cup after pulling away big time from the Phoenix Fuelmasters, 91-71. Hotshots coach Chito Victolero also commended his players’ performance upon showing better teamwork. Paul Lee led his team with 17 points, 9 assists and 4 rebounds. Helping him out was Marc Pingris, who made 16 points, and Ian Sangalang and Jio Jalalon contributed with 11 each. Scores: Star (91): Lee 17, […]
Panalo ang Star Hotshots kontra sa Mahindra Floodbusters sa huling araw ng pagpapatuloy ng 2016-2017 PBA all-Filipino cup. Tinambakan ng Hotshots ang Floodbusters sa iskor na 124-87, sa pangunguna ni Allein maliksi na nagtala ng trenta’y-tres puntos habang gumawa naman ng labing anim na puntos si Paul Lee at limang assist. Dahil sa panalo, hawak ngayon ng Star ang kartadang pitong panalo at apat na talo. (Photo courtesy of Philippine Basketball Association)
by Frankie TAGGART Agence France Presse LOA ANGELES, United States (AFP) — It’s an all-too-familiar Hollywood story: the out-of-work actor eking out an existence in cheap housing, earning minimum wage delivering pizzas, desperate for his big break. But for Jay Abdo — one of the Arab world’s biggest stars before the conflict in Syria made him just another anonymous refugee on the mean streets of Los Angeles — it has been particularly tough. Just a […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds received a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame on Thursday, saying the honor was beyond anything he could have ever imagined. The 40-year-old, accompanied by his wife, American actress Blake Lively, and their two young daughters, recalled visiting Hollywood with one of his brothers 15 years ago and being in awe of all the legends immortalized along the iconic avenue. “For me to have […]
