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Matthew Ko is sick of playing perverts

September 15, 2014, 10:21 am
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Matthew Ko is sick of playing perverts

Matthew Ko is sick of playing perverts

While Matthew Ko previously said that he is leaving TVB to rebuild his career elsewhere, the actor recently disclosed the actual reason why the company is not the platform for him to achieve success.

According to Apple Daily News, the actor, who left the building on 10 September, stated that unlike what he expected from TVB after watching a lot of TVB series in Canada, the reality is far from the truth in his nine-year stint with the company.

The actor revealed that he initially earned HKD 15,000 (approximately USD 1936) a month from several acting and hosting jobs, and was happy when he was given the chance to play the second lead in "Man in Charge" back in 2009.

However, Matthew said that he did not exceed the producer's expectation and the series ended up being his last opportunity to play a lead role. Everything went downhill from there onwards.

Though Matthew accepted his fate and tried to progress slowly as an actor, he kept getting stereotypical roles in the years that follow.

"I kept playing perverts and couldn't understand it. I even played a molester who harassed an old woman in "Ghost Dragon of Cold Mountain". I didn't want to do it, but I had to, due to contractual obligation."

In the meantime, Matthew said that he will take a two-month break, and then travel to Beijing to start afresh.

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UPDATED-Elva Hsiao reveals reason for split from Kai Ko

May 6, 2014, 1:54 pm
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Kai Ko and Elva Hsiao break off relationship

 Rumour has it that 34-year-old Taiwanese diva Elva Hsiao and her younger beau Kai Ko had recently called it quits.

As reported on Oriental Daily, the couple who have been together since 2012, reportedly have decided to break up amidst speculations that they are planning to get married.

On 30 April, a source claiming to be close to the 22-year-old Kai Ko alleged that the relationship is over and that Elva's previous flirty Instagram messages with designer Jason Shih was the straw that broke the camel's back.

While both stars' agencies refused to make any comment about the breakup, many believed the reports to be true after Kai Ko uploaded a photo of himself with a new haircut, with a caption saying that it is his 'new beginning', while Elva wrote a message thanking friends for being there with her through difficult times.

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America's Next Top Model: Angelea Preston to sue over disqualification

September 15, 2014, 3:57 pm
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America's Next Top Model: Angelea Preston to sue over disqualification

Former America's Next Top Model contestant Angelea Preston is suing the show over her controversial disqualification.
Preston alleges that she won the 2011 All-Star series, but was stripped of her title after producers discovered she had once worked as an escort.
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The 17th cycle of Tyra Banks's modeling competition was eventually won by Lisa D'Amato, but it was explained to viewers at the time that the final stages of the competition were reshot due to Preston's disqualification.
However, the circumstances surrounding Preston's exit and her supposed victory have never been confirmed.
According to documents obtained by TMZ, Preston is claiming $3 million in damages, as her disqualification cost her a Vogue spread and a $100,000 contract with CoverGirl.
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Lisa D'Amato (middle) ended up winning the All-Star cycle in 2011

Preston claims that she spoke confidentially with producers about working as an escort in the year leading up to her appearance on the All-Star series. She says that she was then contacted by a casting director following the conclusion of the series to discuss her escorting in more detail.
According to her claim, she was then informed that she was in breach of her contract and could not keep hold of her title. Preston maintains that she worked as a legal escort before her appearance on the All-Star series and therefore did not violate her contract.
In the lawsuit, Preston also alleges that the models worked in unacceptable conditions, and were deprived of food and water for up to ten hours.
The 21st cycle of America's Next Top Model is currently airing on The CW. Sky Living airs the show in the UK.

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Susan Boyle announces sixth new album in five years Hope

September 15, 2014, 3:58 pm
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Susan Boyle announces sixth new album in five years Hope
Susan Boyle is to release her sixth studio album in five years.
The Scottish singer's new record, Hope, will be released in the UK on November 24 and in the US on October 21.
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Boyle achieved overnight fame when she appeared on Britain's Got Talent in 2009 and was signed to Simon Cowell's Syco label. She has gone on to sell over 22 million albums worldwide and will embark on her first US tour in October.
The singer said of her new album: "I have really enjoyed making this album. I had a huge input in music suggestions and finally have been able to record one of my all time favorites, 'Angel', originally by Sarah McLachlan.
"I also am pleased to be able to sing some uptempo songs that show variation in my repertoire. There are also iconic songs, which were a risk to take on but I hope I've done them justice in my own way.

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"I themed this album around inspiration and hope because those are two elements we all need in our life to drive us forward and inspire us to go out and capture our dreams - they worked for me after all."
Hope was produced by Cliff Masterson and Steve Anderson, who worked on Boyle's last album Home for Christmas. They have also produced for Lionel Richie, Kylie Minogue, Emeli Sande and Westlife.

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The full tracklisting for Hope is as follows:
1. Wish You Were Here2. I Can Only Imagine3. Angel4. Abide With Me5. Imagine6. Will The Circle Be Unbroken7. Bridge Over Troubled Water8. The Impossible Dream9. Oh Happy Day10. You Raise Me Up (Featuring Lakewood Church Choir Live)
The album is available to pre-order on Amazon and iTunes from tomorrow (September 16).

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Valen Hsu held wedding banquet in Korea with SM Entertainment's Senior Manager

September 15, 2014, 4:00 pm
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Valen Hsu held wedding banquet in Korea

The singer and her Korean husband threw a belated banquet in Korea last Friday
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Taiwanese singer Valen Hsu, who registered her marriage with Korean boyfriend Choi Jae Sung (nicknamed “Mr. Big”) last November, finally held her wedding banquet in Korea last Friday.

The venue was at Aston House, the location of popular Korean drama Hotelier and also a hot favourite for couples to hold weddings.

Although it poured halfway through the wedding rehearsal and the ceremony got delayed, it was still a heartwarming occasion. Valen was led down the aisle by her father and they exchanged vows in front of family members and close friends.

The couple dedicated songs to each other with the accompaniment of live musicians – Mr. Big sang ‘She’ and Valen crooned a Korean song ‘I Am In Love’.

40-year-old Mr. Big, a senior manager at S.M. Entertainment, was shy when it came to singing but found courage when the guests gave him a round of applause. The happy bride revealed she had secretly practiced the song two months ago to surprise her husband.

After a tear-jerking speech by Valen’s father, her celebrity friends Charlie Young, Angelica Lee, Tanya Chua, Angela Chang, Waa Wei and Fish Leong sang a Chinese classic ‘The Moon Represents My Heart’ for the newly-weds.
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Mixed Filpino Actress/actors/models/singers

January 1, 2008, 6:05 pm
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doesn't have to be half, can be mixed with anything else, how about the guys, some eye candy would be good.

KATRINA HALILI-half chinese, half filipino
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ANGEL LOCSIN- half-chinese, half filipino
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ANGELICA PANGANIBAN- half spanish, half filipino
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ANNE CURTIS-half- australian, half-filipino
actress, model
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BEA ALONZO-half british, half filipino
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CINDY KURLETO- half austrian- half filipino
actress, model ,mtv vj, tv host
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DONITA ROSE- half american, half filipino
actress, singer, mtv vj
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GISELLE TOENGI- half italian,half filipino
actress,singer, mtv vj
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Miley Cyrus faces fine or jail after being spanked with Mexican flag

September 18, 2014, 10:42 am
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Miley Cyrus faces fine or jail after being spanked with Mexican flag
Miley Cyrus is potentially facing a fine or jail time for disrespecting the Mexican flag, after she was spanked with it during a performance.
The incident took place during her 'Bangerz' show in Monterrey in the Mexican state of Nuevo León on the country's Independence Day (September 16), when a backing dancer slapped the twerking singer with the national flag.

Miley Cyrus in concert during her Bangerz Tour at Honda Center, Los Angeles, America - 20 Feb 2014

According to Reuters, Nuevo León state legislature has approved a warrant, meaning Cyrus may be required to pay a $1,200 fine or face being detained for 36 hours.
The singer recently channelled Nicki Minaj as she wore a big fake bum at the same 'Bangerz' show in Monterrey, Mexico.
Cyrus this month unveiled a cover version of the Led Zeppelin track 'Babe I'm Gonna Leave You', retitling the track 'Baby, I'm Gonna Leave You'.
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Jennifer Lawrence looks demure in latest Dior handbag campaign

September 18, 2014, 10:44 am
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Jennifer Lawrence looks demure in latest Dior handbag campaign

Jennifer Lawrence has returned as the face of Dior's new handbag collection, marking her fourth campaign with the French fashion house.

The 24-year-old actress, who returns as Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1, models the label's new Be Dior flap bag in the images shot by French fashion photographer Patrick Demarchelier.


Jennifer Lawrence, Be Dior campaign

The star looks chic in a black tux suit designed by Dior's Raf Simons, and wears her cropped blonde hair swept back into a quiff. 

Lawrence was named as the face of Miss Dior handbags in October 2012, and enthused about her new role: "It's such a dream to represent an iconic brand that is synonymous with high fashion."

And on her own style, the Oscar-winning star added: "It's impossible to be in the industry without getting even the slightest introduction to fashion. I hate being overdressed so I normally find a way to 'casualise' anything too showy.


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"If I have a red-carpet event, I definitely want a couple of hours to get ready. But for my everyday life, I'm normally ready in 15 minutes."

Creative director Simons revealed he selected the star as the face after watching her in the first installment of The Hunger Games and was so taken by her "youth and her classic beauty, but also her force of character and the complexity she's capable of embodying at such a young age".

He revealed as well that he sought her advice during the filming of the forthcoming documentary Dior and I, although he admitted they clashed, explaining: "She said she looks at things very technically, when she looks at a film she's in, but it was not the case for me at all.


Jennifer Lawrence in Mockingjay

"It's all about emotion. It's not about how it's cut and all that."

Last year, Lawrence appeared in an understated shoot for the brand wearing minimal make-up and her hair pulled back into a messy bun.

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 will open on November 20 this year and Part 2 is scheduled for release on November 20, 2015.


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Ella Koon diagnosed with Bell's Palsy

September 18, 2014, 10:46 am
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Ella Koon diagnosed with Bell's Palsy

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Ella Koon diagnosed with Bell's Palsy


Ella Koon revealed that she has been diagnosed with Bell's Palsy.

 

As reported on Phoenix News, the singer recently captured the media's attention when she appeared at an event looking stiff on the right side of her face. She was also seen tearing in one eye from the strong spotlights.

 

Ella then revealed that she suffers from Bell's Palsy, a type of paralysis that resulted in facial drooping due to a damage of the facial nerves.

 

The singer pointed to the right side of her face and revealed that she cannot even blink her right eye, let alone make a lot of movement.

 

"It happened last week when I woke up to drink water and realised that the water trickled to the floor. I thought I had a stroke and was so scared. But after visiting a neurologist, I was told that one of the nerves was damaged," Ella disclosed.

 

"Aside from not being able to close my eyes, I also have difficulties eating and drinking water. I have to put on surgical tape on my eyes when I have to sleep and can't pronounce certain letters, like B and P," she said.

 

According to Ella, who has been having flu and fever recently, the doctor told her that it could be caused by a virus entering her nerve. In the meantime, she is taking steroid medication and may need at least three months to recover.

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Hollyoaks' Karen Hassan: 'I auditioned to play Ana in 50 Shades of Grey'

September 19, 2014, 10:48 am
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Hollyoaks' Karen Hassan: 'I auditioned to play Ana in 50 Shades of Grey'
The Fall star Karen Hassan has revealed that she auditioned for the part of Anastasia Steele in Fifty Shades of Grey.
The actress - who also played Lynsey Nolan in Hollyoaks - said that it will be "weird" to see her co-star Jamie Dornan in the erotic drama.

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Speaking to Digital Spy and others at Cosmopolitan #FashFest, she said: "I did audition for it... I didn't get very far in the audition process, but yeah, I did audition for [the lead]."
On seeing Dornan as Christian Grey, she added: "It will definitely be weird. I'll go and see it – let's put it that way!"
Hassan played Annie Brawley in the first series of The Fall, and may appear in the upcoming second series, after her character survived an attack by Dornan's Paul Spector in the series finale. 
Last week, a new picture of Dakota Johnson as Anastasia in Fifty Shades of Grey was released to mark the character's birthday.
Fifty Shades of Grey will be released in cinemas on February 14, 2015.
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Twilight's Jackson Rathbone "grateful" after emergency plane landing

September 19, 2014, 10:52 am
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Twilight's Jackson Rathbone "grateful" after emergency plane landing

Twilight star Jackson Rathbone was a passenger on a plane that made an emergency landing on Thursday (September 18).

Rathbone was on board a JetBlue flight, which landed in Long Beach, CA after suffering engine malfunctions.

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The flight, carrying 142 passengers, had to make an emergency landing after one of the plane's two engines failed, according to local reports.

Rathbone was on the flight - which was headed to Austin, Texas - with his wife Sheila Hafsadi and their 2-year-old son Monroe.

The flight was immediately turned around to make its way back to California.

Following the plane's emergency landing, passengers were evacuated using an inflatable slide.

Rathbone later tweeted: "We're safe. I'm grateful."

JetBlue said in an official statement following the emergency landing: "On September 18, the flight crew aboard flight 1416 reported an issue with the number two engine and returned to Long Beach Airport... The aircraft has moved from the impacted runway, and flights will be resuming from runway 12/30. 

"An area crewmember has accompanied one customer who requested transport to an area hospital for observation. We're working with customers for re-accommodation on alternate flights."

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UPDATED - Ryan Gosling ‘Madly In Love’ With Daughter

March 25, 2013, 5:03 pm
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Rachel McAdams has reportedly been calling her ex-boyfriend Ryan Gosling for comfort after splitting up with Michael Sheen.

Gosling's current girlfriend, Hitch actress Eva Mendes, is said to be fuming about the calls.

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A source said to Now: "Rachel's always kept in touch with Ryan, but now that she's split with Michael, she's been calling him and using him as a shoulder to cry on.

"It hasn't gone down very well with Eva, to say the least, but Ryan wants to be there as a friend for his ex."

Gosling and McAdams got together in 2005 after meeting on the set of The Notebook.

Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling

Gosling recently announced he plans to take a break from acting.

He said: "I've been doing [acting] too much.

"I've lost perspective on what I'm doing. I think it's good for me to take a break and reassess why I'm doing it and how I'm doing it.

"And I think this is probably a good way to learn about that. I need a break from myself as much as I imagine the audience does."

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Hilary Duff Says She's Up For A 'Lizzie McGuire' Reunion

September 22, 2014, 9:01 am
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Hilary Duff Says She's Up For A 'Lizzie McGuire' Reunion

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This is better than an Ethan Craft sighting in the lunchroom: Hilary Duff says she's up for a Lizzie McGuire reunion.

The singer -- who starred as the titular Lizzie on the Disney Channel sitcom from 2001 to 2004 -- told Huffington Post that she's open to a reunion.

"I love it! I would be totally open to it. My schedule is a little busy right now. But um … why not?," Duff told the magazine, expertly referencing her Lizzie McGuire Movie hit. "I mean, so many people loved her. I loved her. Honestly, working on that show, I got so strong with my physical comedy and all the things that they would throw at me. I got covered in goo every week, and I got, like, smashed in the face with a locker every single week. And all this, I mean it was a really, really fun show. And obviously people really loved her. Maybe a 'Lizzie: Where Are You Now?' like 10 years later."

While Duff is currently busy promoting her upcoming album -- her first in seven years -- perhaps her work could all be tied together: Get the cast together for a hour-long reunion episode, and have Lizzie/Duff perform a karaoke number with Miranda and Gordo ("Chasing The Sun" works). And then Gordo realizes that he let time slip away, and they're older now, and wiser, and, well, he gets down on one knee and asks Lizzie to marry him. Somewhere, Ethan cries. The end. 

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Tiffany Tang denies engagement rumours

September 23, 2014, 2:55 pm
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Tiffany Tang denies engagement rumours

Tiffany Tang denies engagement rumours

Chinese actress Tiffany Tang has recently debunked rumours of her supposed engagement to actor Luo Jin, as reported on Tencent Entertainment.

Previously, it was rumoured that the actress, who broke up with actor Roy Chiu last year, has been dating her "Agent X" co-star since the breakup. It was further alleged that the actor has already popped the question and Tiffany has agreed to marry him.

However, while speaking to the media at an event in Chengdu, Tiffany denied any notion of engagement. "The rumours are not true. There is nothing for me to respond to."

Even Tiffany's manager dismissed the rumours, saying, "Tiffany engaged? The report is too fake, it's ridiculous!"

Earlier, the "Chinese Paladin 3" actress confessed to being happy with her current state of life, and was not influenced by good friend Yang Mi's marriage and new baby.

"I don't want to set limits to myself. I want to enjoy the moment," she was quoted saying.

On the other hand, fans of the actress believed that the rumours are just purely for publicity, seeing that Luo Jin's drama is currently airing on television.

When asked to comment about the rumour, the 32-year-old actor replied, "Rumours are just that. They're rumours. We should just ignore them."

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William Chan & Charlene Choi

October 31, 2010, 4:23 pm
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spending CNY holiday in Thailand!
The two love birds having been away from each other for the past week doing filming of their owns finally meet up for Halloween party with friends.

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Charlene came back just to spend the first holiday with William, they were together until 6AM when she have to leave to go filming in mainland again. William said he is a little heartache when she is leaving, but they will always call each other, etc. Since their birthday is this month the 21st and 22nd, reporters are asking what they are planning already, it seem that maybe one of them will be out of town, but they said they will create opportunities to see each other. SWEET

Guys the cutest magazine of Charlene and William vacationing in Thailand is out. They are definitely very perfect together! Love their smile and happiness!

william and charlene walking off so happily. I agree, and man are these two very fashionable!
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Roy Chow arrested and hospitalised

September 27, 2014, 11:36 am
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Roy Chow arrested and hospitalised


Roy Chow arrested and hospitalised
26 Sep – Roy Chow, who was previously sentenced to an 18-month probation after causing harm to his wife Yu Chiu (also known as Zhao Songru), has recently been booked by the police after causing a racket at the actress's house.

As reported on Mingpao News, on the night of 24 September, Roy was taken to the Castle Peak Police Station and later transferred to Tuen Mun Hospital for treatment after he complained of being ill.

He was reported saying to the media, "My wife won't let me see my daughters and even called the cops on me. I am super happy!"

The singer reportedly appeared at Zhao's home at 9pm and asked to see his daughters. Allegedly, he shook the gates and swore at the actress to let him in and see his kids.

Yu Chiu later went to the police station to report the case, and refused to make any further clarification with the media about Roy's hospitalization.

Meanwhile, visiting officers at the hospital assured that Roy is in good health.

According to the police spokesperson, the case has been reclassified as criminal intimidation, after Roy was revealed to have sent threatening text messages to his wife.

The case will be further investigated by the Tuen Mun District Criminal Investigation Team. Roy Chow previously made headlines when he accidentally injured his wife while arguing on their way to his parents' house. The argument was revealed to be about his extra-marital affair with model Ruby Lau.
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Is Fahrenheit’s Jiro Wang angry with Aaron Yan?

September 27, 2014, 11:40 am
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Is Fahrenheit’s Jiro Wang angry with Aaron Yan?
Jiro Wang uploaded a photo with the word “anger” over his face after Aaron Yan said they are “no longer friends”

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Taiwanese singer Aaron Yan recently revealed in an interview that he is “no longer friends” with former Fahrenheit members Jiro Wang and Calvin Chen, and only kept in touch with Wu Chun.

Following that, Jiro uploaded a topless photo of himself on Instagram with the word “anger” over his face with the caption: “My current mood! Anger!”

Although the actor-singer did not state the reason, netizens suspect he was responding to Aaron’s statement. Fans left encouraging comments for him to stay strong for his dreams.

Aaron’s revelation sparked heated arguments among Fahrenheit fans as they felt he was trying to draw the line between himself and the other three members.

He clarified on Facebook last Saturday (Sept 20): “Will you continue banging on a wall after getting hurt from knocking on it for years? All emotional ties, including family, romance, friendship or even relationships with your pets, need to be managed and maintained. If you are the only one taking initiative, it would be like banging on a wall.”

The heated exchanges continued and Aaron further posted: “Who wants to grow up without being able to say the truth? It is because one can finally speak the truth and bear the consequences that one has finally grown.”

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Chelsea Clinton gives birth to a baby girl

September 27, 2014, 11:43 am
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Chelsea Clinton gives birth to a baby girl


Chelsea Clinton has given birth to a baby girl named Charlotte.

The daughter of former US President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton tweeted the news earlier today (September 27).


The 34-year-old former NBC correspondent married Marc Mezvinsky in 2010, before announcing she was pregnant in April 2014.

She runs the Clinton Foundation with her parents and has often been tipped to follow them into politics. Her husband is an investment banker.

Ms Clinton stepped down from her role as NBC special correspondent in August to concentrate on her pregnancy, motherhood and work.

Her father was the 42nd president of the US, governing the country from 1993 until 2001.

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Emma Watson threatened by nude leak hackers

September 27, 2014, 11:44 am
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Emma Watson threatened by nude leak hackers


Emma Watson is being targeted by hackers, who are threatening to leak a series of purported nude pictures of the actress within a matter of days.

The 24-year-old is thought to have been specifically targeted in a direct response to her recent speech on gender equality for the United Nations, as part of her role as Goodwill Ambassador for Women.

PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 09: Emma Watson attends the Vogue Foundation Gala as part of Paris Fashion Week at Palais Galliera on July 9, 2014 in Paris, France. (Photo by Richard Bord/WireImage)

Representing the organization's new HeForShe campaign at the UN headquarters in New York over the weekend (September 18), she spoke about her "uncomplicated" reasons for becoming a feminist and added: "I am from Britain and think it is right that as a woman I am paid the same as my male counterparts. 

"I think it is right that I should be able to make decisions about my own body. 

"I think it is right that socially I am afforded the same respect as men. But sadly I can say that there is no one country in the world where all women can expect to receive these rights."

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Watson, who was appointed a Goodwill Ambassador last year, recently traveled to Uruguay to call for a greater representation of women in politics.

She also condemned the recent leaking of intimate photographs and videos, criticizing "the lack of empathy" from social media users on the invasion of privacy. 

The online site, supposedly made up of 4chan forum users, claim to have obtained naked pictures of Watson which they are threatening to release publicly in less than four days.

Emma Watson and Ban Ki-Moon attend the launch of the HeForShe Campaign at the UN

It's also reported that the website features a picture of Watson wiping a tear from her eye next to a digital countdown, with the words 'Never forget, the biggest to come thus far' written in capital letters across the bottom of the screen. There is no evidence that such pictures exist. 

Naked images claiming to show Jennifer Lawrence also appeared on 4chan, while Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Kate Upton and Ariana Grande were among other stars named in a supposed 'master list' of celebrities who have been affected by the hack.

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US Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps arrested for DUI

September 30, 2014, 2:06 pm
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US Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps arrested for DUI

Olympic swimming champion Michael Phelps has been arrested for driving under the influence in Baltimore, Maryland.

The police have confirmed that the swimmer was detained in the early hours of Tuesday (September 30) morning in the city's Forst McHenry Tunnel. He was charged with DUI, excessive speed and crossing double lines.

Michael Phelps, London 2012, world record

"A Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Police Officer was operating stationary radar on southbound I-395 leaving Baltimore City when a White 2014 Land Rover entered the radar's area of influence at excessive speed (84 mph in a 45 mph zone)," a statement from the force said. 

"The officer followed the vehicle onto northbound I-95, through the tunnel and initiated an enforcement stop just beyond the tunnel's toll plaza. 

"Mr Phelps was identified as the driver by his driver's licence and appeared to be under the influence. He was unable to perform satisfactorily a series of standard field sobriety tests. Mr Phelps was cooperative throughout the process."

Phelps was previously arrested on a DUI charge in 2004, for which he was sentenced to 18 months' probation. At the time, he accepted the ruling, commenting that he would "continue learning from this mistake for the rest of my life". 

His teammate Ryan Lochte has called on him to pay for a driver, telling TMZ: "He has so much money to get a driver. I even have a driver. Just stinks for the sport of swimming. But he will become smarter from this. Luckily he did not hurt himself or someone else."

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