Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster Confirm Their Relationship Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster, who starred together in the 2022 Broadway revival of The Music Man, have confirmed they are dating. This news follows their recent personal changes, with Hugh announcing his separation from his wife of nearly 30 years, Deborra-Lee Furness, and Sutton filing for divorce from her husband of 10 years, Ted Griffin. First Public Appearance as a Couple On January 6, 2024, Hugh and Sutton were seen enjoying a dinner date in Santa Monica, California. Photos from the evening show them walking hand-in-hand. Hugh kept it casual in…
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Jeff Baena, the 47-year-old film director, screenwriter, and husband of actress and producer Aubrey Plaza, was found dead at a residence in Los Angeles on Friday, the Los Angeles Fire Department confirmed. The cause of his death is currently unknown. Baena was best known for films such as Life After Beth (2014), Joshy (2016), The Little Hours (2017), Horse Girl (2020), and Spin Me Round (2022). He also co-wrote I Heart Huckabees (2004), which was nominated for the Gotham Award for Best Feature. Baena married Aubrey Plaza in 2021. After completing his studies at NYU Film School, he moved to…
Prosecutors Call for Security Forces to Comply with Arrest Warrant Prosecutors in South Korea have urged Acting President Choi Sang-mok to direct the country’s security forces to execute the arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol. This comes after authorities failed to carry out the arrest the previous day due to a standoff involving security forces. Rival Protests Erupt in Seoul On Saturday, thousands of protesters took to the streets of Seoul, holding rival rallies either calling for Yoon’s arrest or demanding that his impeachment be overturned. The protests took place outside the presidential residence and along major roads in…
Jagdeep Singh: The World’s Highest-Paid CEO Jagdeep Singh, during his time as CEO of QuantumScape, earned a jaw-dropping ₹48 crore (around $5.8 million) every single day, making him the highest-paid CEO globally. His annual compensation reached a staggering ₹17,500 crore, which was largely tied to stock options and performance targets, reflecting the immense value he brought to the company. However, Singh is no longer ranked among the highest-paid CEOs of major public companies. Unprecedented Compensation Package Singh’s compensation package was truly exceptional. It was driven by stock options reportedly worth $2.3 billion, far surpassing the earnings of other prominent CEOs…
President Biden has awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Lionel Messi, George Soros, and several other notable figures. Among the recipients are billionaire philanthropist and major Democratic donor George Soros, along with former US politician Hillary Clinton. Soros, a Hungarian-born financier, was targeted by a mail bomber in 2018 due to his strong criticism of Donald Trump. Clinton, the former US Secretary of State, will receive the medal just weeks before her former rival, Donald Trump, is sworn in as president. She had lost to Trump in the 2016 election. Other recipients include cultural icons like actors Denzel Washington…
Netflix Unveils Official Trailer for ‘American Primeval,’ a Gritty New Western Series Netflix has released the official trailer for American Primeval, a new and intense western series set in the harsh and violent world of 1857 America. Directed by Peter Berg and written by Mark L. Smith, this limited series promises to showcase the brutal reality of the American frontier, where survival is the only rule. American Primeval will premiere on January 9, 2025, taking viewers back to a time when violence, fear, and hatred dominated the land, and peace was a distant hope. The series boasts a talented cast,…
Increase in HMPV Infections Among Children in China Health authorities in China have reported a rise in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infections among children aged 14 and under. However, the exact extent of this increase is still unclear. According to state media, the virus, which causes upper respiratory tract infections similar to the common cold, is now one of the top four most common viral infections seen in hospitals across the country. Professor Andrew Easton, a virologist from the University of Warwick in the UK, explained that HMPV has been recognized as a significant concern for at-risk populations worldwide since its…
Brenton Wood, Soul Legend, Passes Away at 83 Brenton Wood, the iconic soul singer known for hits like “The Oogum Boogum Song” and “Gimme Little Sign”, passed away at the age of 83. His manager, Manny Gallegos, confirmed the news to Variety, stating that Wood died of natural causes at his home in Moreno Valley, California, surrounded by family. Gallegos also shared that Wood’s final words to his fans were, “Catch you on the rebound,” referring to his 1967 hit song. Early Life and Musical Beginnings Born Alfred Jesse Smith on July 26, 1941, in Shreveport, Louisiana, Wood moved to…
The Osmonds Mourn the Loss of Wayne OsmondThe famous singing group, The Osmonds, is deeply saddened by the death of Wayne Osmond, who passed away at the age of 73 on New Year’s Day. His brother, Donny Osmond, shared the news with fans through an Instagram post on January 2, revealing that Wayne had died from a stroke. Donny Osmond Pays Tribute to His BrotherDonny, 67, paid heartfelt tribute to Wayne in his Instagram message. He wrote, “Wayne brought so much light, laughter, and love to everyone, especially me. He was the ultimate optimist and loved by all.” He added,…
Surgeon General Proposes Cancer Warning on Alcohol On Friday, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy proposed that alcohol should have clear labels warning about its cancer risks. This suggestion comes as more research shows the harmful effects of alcohol on health. Murthy emphasized that Americans need to be better informed about the connection between alcohol and cancer, as alcohol has been linked to nearly one million preventable cancer cases in the U.S. over the last decade. Every year, around 20,000 people die from alcohol-related cancers, according to his advisory. Link between Alcohol and CancerIn his new advisory, Murthy pointed out that…