Hollywood actor Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, best known for the Mortal Kombat franchise, has died at 75 from complications following a stroke, USA Today reported. Tagawa died Dec. 4 in Santa Barbara. The Tokyo-born actor rose to prominence through his roles across the Mortal Kombat universe, including the 1995 film, television adaptations…
Svetlana Aitbaeva, the mother of Kazakh singer Dimash Qudaibergen, shared new family photos on Instagram featuring her youngest son, Abilmansur, and fans were immediately captivated. The photos, taken backstage before a concert in Barcelona by the family, capture a touching moment as Mansur prepares to take the stage. «We managed…
Actress Reese Witherspoon’s debut novel, «Gone Before Goodbye» — co-written with bestselling crime author Harlan Coben — has already become a sensation in the U.S. Readers are talking not only about the «Legally Blonde» star’s literary debut, but also about the book’s surprising setting: nearly the entire story takes place…
Elton John is set to appear in Brazil on Sept. 7, after Rock in Rio president Roberto Medina said the British superstar would help usher in a new chapter for the festival when he performs there next year. John said he agreed to the booking immediately, explaining that he had…
The dispute between Katy Perry and 85-year-old Carl Westcott over a multimillion-dollar Montecito mansion is still unfolding — and the latest turn carries a hefty price tag, according to Metro.co.uk. Void deal? Perry reportedly bought Westcott’s home in 2020 for $15 million, joining a neighborhood that includes high-profile residents such…
Drew Barrymore offered some guidance to anyone expecting to spend Thanksgiving alone, sharing her thoughts in a TikTok video, Film-news.co.uk reported. The actor said she has spent many of her past Thanksgiving holidays solo and eventually learned two things: being by herself didn’t make her feel lonely, and she genuinely…
Director James Cameron weighed in on Netflix’s ambitions during an appearance on The Town With Matthew Belloni podcast, according to reporting from the New Musical Express. Belloni had asked Cameron to comment on news that Netflix was competing with Comcast and Paramount in a bid to acquire Warner Bros. Netflix’s…
Scarlett Johansson has been tapped to headline a reboot of «The Exorcist» franchise, a project directed and produced by filmmaker Mike Flanagan, Faroutmagazine.co.uk reported. A reimagined direction for the horror series Johansson, known for roles in «Jurassic World» and a wide range of major studio films, will star in the…
Bruce Willis’ family has shared another difficult update. His daughter, Rumer Willis, has spoken about how the Hollywood star’s dementia is progressing. Rumer said that her father now sometimes struggles to recognize her during visits. Still, even the simplest moments remain meaningful. She said she’s grateful just to be able…
Udo Kier, a German actor known for his unique screen presence and a career spanning more than 250 films, has died at 81 at a hospital in Palm Springs, California, Euronews reported. Kier was born in Cologne in 1944 and survived an air raid that destroyed the hospital shortly after…
In 2023, several valuable items — including a personalized Rolex associated with the “John Wick” films — were stolen from Hollywood star Keanu Reeves. Now, he has them back. The watch and other valuables unexpectedly surfaced in Chile and were handed over to the FBI, which returned them to the…
A Singapore court has sentenced Australian citizen Johnson Wen to nine days in jail after he rushed toward Ariana Grande at a movie premiere, causing a public disturbance, as reported by the BBC. The incident occurred during Thursday’s Asia premiere of «Wicked: For Good,» where Wen jumped a barrier, approached…
Kazakh pianist and composer Temirlan Beisenbay, known as Ratovich, delivered an iconic film melody amid Mangystau’s stunning landscapes. He posted a video of his performance on Instagram, playing the piano against the dramatic backdrop of Bozzhyra in western Kazakhstan’s Mangystau region. By performing Hans Zimmer’s «Cornfield Chase,» composed in 2015…
A photo exhibition has opened in Astana to mark the 80th anniversary of the United Nations. The exhibition features 80 historical photographs highlighting key moments in the UN’s work, many of which have never been published or widely seen before. Among the images are photographs of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev,…
TikTok blogger Azamat Aitaliev criticized a Kazakh-style meat dish, commonly known as beshbarmak, at Daididau, the Astana restaurant owned by Dimash Qudaibergen’s family. In the video, he said he used to visit the restaurant often but was disappointed this time. The dish’s presentation, he noted, didn’t match the photo on…
American football star Tom Brady surprised fans with a revelation: his current dog, Junie, is a clone of his late pit bull, Lua, whom he once shared with his ex-wife, Gisele Bündchen. Lua died in December 2023, but blood samples had reportedly been taken from her shortly before her death…
Jimmy Kimmel paid tribute to his longtime friend and «Jimmy Kimmel Live!» bandleader Cleto Escobedo III following his passing, NBC News reported. In a touching post on social media, Kimmel described Escobedo as a «great friend, father, son, musician and man,» and asked fans to keep his family in their…
Gaumont has unveiled the first trailer for «The Wizard of the Kremlin,» a political drama centered on the rise to power of a young Vladimir Putin. The film is based on the novel of the same name by Giuliano da Empoli, with a screenplay by Olivier Assayas and Emmanuel Carrère.…
Most of us probably have a doppelganger somewhere in the world — and the U.S. president is no exception. A video of a female Trump look-alike living in Russia has gone viral online in early November. A woman bearing a striking resemblance to Donald Trump was spotted at a bus stop in Perm, a city…
Katy Perry has released «Bandaids,» her first single since splitting with Orlando Bloom. Dropped Nov. 6, the track marks her musical comeback and a candid reflection on their breakup. The music video marks a new era for Perry, featuring a symbolic portrayal of misfortune. At one point, she drops her…
Novak Djokovic fought back tears in Athens on Tuesday after winning the Hellenic Championship, as the tournament paid tribute to his late coach Nikola Pilic, who passed away in September at age 86, Reuters reported. Moments after a gripping win over Alejandro Tabilo in the second round, Djokovic’s face twisted…
King Charles III officially knighted former England football captain David Beckham during an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle on Tuesday, CNN reported. The retired athlete described it as his «proudest» moment. Recognized for his contributions to sport and charity, Beckham was made a Knight Bachelor. Among the other honorees were…
“Voice Beyond Horizon” music show, organized by Kazakh superstar Dimash Qudaibergen in cooperation with China’s Hunan Broadcasting System, will take place in 2026. This international event will bring together eight performers from six countries. Qudaibergen will serve as the producer. Kazakhstan will be represented by singer and musical theater actor…
British actor Jonathan Bailey, known for his role as Lord Anthony Bridgerton in Netflix’s «Bridgerton» and the upcoming film «Wicked: For Good,» has been named People magazine’s 2025 Sexiest Man Alive. For the magazine’s cover shoot, Bailey posed off the coast of southern England — first taking a dip in…
