Latest news with #Canadian-born
The Star
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
Edison Chen caught in public argument, a month after flight attendant clash
Hong Kong actor Edison Chen was seen arguing with a traveller who had allegedly shoved him at an airport in Shanghai. Photos: Edison Chen/Instagram, Xiaohongshu Just a month after reports surfaced of Edison Chen clashing with a flight attendant, the Hong Kong actor has once again found himself in another heated exchange at an airport in Shanghai. A netizen who witnessed the scene claimed that the 44-year-old got into an argument with a fellow traveller who had allegedly shoved him from behind. The altercation occurred near the security checkpoint around 7am on July 21. 'Ran into one of my favourite stars from my younger days, and it was during an awkward moment. He was pushed by a person behind him, and they got into an argument. Even the police had to get involved,' the netizen wrote on Xiaohongshu. Accompanying the post was a video clip showing Chen looking visibly upset, with his hands tucked in his pockets. The Infernal Affairs star stood next to a woman who could be seen speaking with authorities. 'In situations like this, all you can do is watch from afar. Celebrities are also ordinary people who deserve their space. I hope the issue gets resolved quickly,' the netizen added. For the record, Chen had reportedly threatened to get a flight attendant fired while on a flight between Tokyo and New York on June 1, after a disagreement over disembarkation procedures. According to his management, the Canadian-born actor was in the midst of retrieving his luggage when a passenger behind him began to move forward. When Chen politely asked to finish collecting his belongings first, a flight attendant intervened and said the other passenger could disembark first, citing his top-tier Diamond status. Chen, who reportedly held the same status, was left confused by the exchange, which ultimately led to the altercation.
New York Post
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Denise Richards' ex Aaron Phypers reacts to abuse allegations
Aaron Phypers is denying Denise Richards' allegations of abuse. He refuted the claims on Thursday, shortly after the actress, 54, was granted a temporary domestic violence restraining order against him. Phypers, 52, told US Weekly that the allegations of physical abuse against Richards are 'not true.' Advertisement 9 Denise Richards and Aaron Phypers in 2024. Robin Marshall/Shutterstock 'Conjured up,' he claimed. 'I have the real evidence.' Richards claimed her ex threatened to kill her if she reported the alleged abuse to the police, according to her petition obtained by The Post. Advertisement In the docs, the reality star alleged that 'throughout our relationship, Aaron would frequently violently choke me, violently squeeze my head with both hands, tightly squeeze my arms, violently slap me in my face and head, aggressively slam my head into the bathroom towel rack.' 9 Aaron Phypers seen out after he filed for divorce from Denise Richards. JISH / BACKGRID She claimed one alleged incident took place in 2022, in which Phypers 'became paranoid' that the potted plants 'contained listening devices' while at his workplace in Malibu. The 'Wild Things' vet also included shocking pictures of her bruised eye in the filing, which she claimed came from when her husband 'used the heel of his palm to strike me.' Advertisement The Post could not immediately reach Phypers for comment. 9 Aaron Phypers in Malibu. JISH / BACKGRID In the court docs, Richards also alleged that the Canadian-born businessman became violent after she suggested that she attend a work trip alone. 'Aaron grabbed me by the back of my head by my hair and slammed me into the ground and screamed, 'You are not cancelling my flight, I am going with you and I do not trust you,'' the 'Drop Dead Gorgeous' star claimed. Advertisement Richards also detailed the alleged fight that led to his July 7 divorce filing. The former 'RHOBH' cast member alleged that, on July 4, Phypers became 'enraged' after she told him that he and his family had to move out of the marital home. 9 Denise Richards has included shocking photos of her with a bruised eye as evidence in a temporary restraining order. BACKGRID 'Over the course of nearly two hours, Aaron repeatedly got within two inches of my face and screamed at me degrading profanities including calling me a 'c–t whore' and a 'piece of s–t' and screaming at me, 'nobody likes you,'' she claimed in her filing. 'Aaron repeatedly grabbed my left arm tightly in an aggressive manner. I told Aaron repeatedly that he needed to stay away from me and that he was going to hurt me.' The following day, on July 5, Phypers allegedly returned to her townhouse and 'got within inches' of her face and began yelling again. 9 Denise Richards reveals texts messages about filing for a restraining order. LASC/MEGA Richards claimed that Phypers also 'violently hit the bill of [her] hat with the back of his hand,' causing it to fly off her head. 'This caused me to be scared, terrified and fearful for my life,' she stated in the petition. Advertisement In Phypers' divorce docs, he listed 'irreconcilable differences' as the reason for the breakup. The wellness practitioner also listed the date of separation as Friday, July 4. Phypers is now seeking spousal support from Richards. He also asked to keep their debts and assets separate. 9 Aaron Phypers is caught on camera during 'RHOBH.' He alleged that his estranged wife makes over $250K per month on various projects like her TV shows, brand deals, appearances, and her OnlyFans. Advertisement The Malibu resident made sure to note that he wants to keep his power tools, 2018 Indian Dark Horse motorcycle, and his Shelby GT500 sports car. Richards was previously married to Charlie Sheen from 2002 to 2005. Their divorce was finalized in 2006. The exes share daughters Sami, 21, and Lola, 20. 9 Footage from a tense altercation on the 'Real Housewives' has resurfaced. The 'Starship Troopers' alum adopted daughter Eloise, 14, in 2011. Advertisement During a March episode of Richards' reality series, 'Denise Richards & Her Wild Things,' the mom-of-three stated in a confessional, 'I'm never getting divorced again. Even if we hate each other, I'm not gonna f–king get divorced.' In the wake of Richards' abuse claims, another clip has resurfaced from their time on television. 9 Denise Richards and Aaron Phypers out in town. BACKGRID This shocking footage, shared to Instagram, took place during Season 10 of 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.' Advertisement In the clip, Richards instructed Phypers not to 'say a f–king word' as they stormed out of a party. The actor then whispered, 'Don't tell me what to say. I'm going to crush your f–king hand. Stop it.' 9 Denise Richards and Aaron Phypers in Cannes. Gigi Iorio / Phypers has been ordered to stay 100 yards from Richards and her property, including her home and car. The next restraining order hearing is scheduled for August 8. If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788.
Time of India
15-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Canadian-American who lived in the US for 43 years on a green card was denied re-entry at the border; here's why
Landry criticizes Trump Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel A Canadian-born American man who has been living in the United States for the last 43 years on a green card was denied re-entry into the country. He was stopped at the border in Houlton, Maine. The matter surfaced after the man, identified as Christopher Landry, was returning after visiting his family in New Brunswick from New who has lived in the U.S. since he was three, lives in New Hampshire with his partner and children and has a job here. According to media reports, he was stopped by officials at the border in Houlton, Maine, because of convictions in 2004 and 2007 for possession of marijuana and driving with a suspended license, and he was subject to that time, he received a suspended sentence and settled the fine. "Every little detail has been put on hold, from my dog's veterinary appointments to taking my kids to the doctor's appointments and paying bills … my life has been disrupted," he said. Born in New Brunswick, Landry moved to Peterborough, N.H., 43 years ago, when he was three. 'I was absolutely shocked,' said Landry, who works in manufacturing and has a green card. I've crossed the same port of entry since 2007, with no issues at all, he said.'It's terrible. Everything in my life is essentially put on hold. My primary concern right now is, how is my family going to survive at home without me?' he said that he backed Trump before he was elected but now says he feels misled. He said that he's critical of U.S. President Donald Trump's scrutiny of the border between Canada and the U.S."In the United States … it doesn't matter if you're a better person now, 20 years later, they're going to hold it against you," Landry said, according to CBC News. "If I had known that he was going to do this to hundreds, if not thousands of people across America, whether they deserve it or not, like, I don't know if I would have supported that," he further stated."As far as supporting this administration, it definitely has changed my views. I think it's gone too far," he continued. Landry is currently finding ways to getting clear of the old charges so he can return home.'I'm hopeful that we can get this cleaned up and I can go home and resume my life,' he said. He also stated that he never pursued citizenship because he is a third-generation green card holder , but now intends to apply if he is allowed back into the U.S.
Global News
14-07-2025
- Politics
- Global News
‘Feels like death': Canadian-American separated from family, denied re-entry at border
For more than four decades, Canadian-born Christopher Landry has lived in the United States and holds a green card. The 46-year-old moved to America as a toddler, and now has a wife, five children, a job, and a home in New Hampshire. If you ask him where his allegiances lie, he describes it as split between the two countries. 'I'm a Can-American, I would say. I'm deeply rooted in my Canadian pride, and I also have a deep love for the United States as well,' he said. He visits family in New Brunswick annually, and this summer was no different. But when he tried to cross the border with two of his daughters in Houlton, Maine, last week to re-enter the U.S., he was stopped by border agents. 'Long story short, after three hours of interrogation … I was told to turn around and seek a pathway to have my case reviewed by an immigration judge,' he said. Story continues below advertisement Landry says the agents had questioned him about prior convictions from 2004 and 2007, which were related to cannabis possession and driving with a suspended licence. 2:41 Know your rights when crossing the Canada-US border He says he was told if he tries to go back to the U.S. again, he will be detained while waiting for the case to be heard — which could take months or even years. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'There's really no easy pathway to an immigration judge outside of the country. And the quickest pathway right now is through detainment. And that's a scary thought in itself,' he said. 'So I'm looking for a legal pathway to try to get this exonerated and be able to go back to the U.S.' His daughters have since been able to re-enter the U.S, but he remains in Grand-Barachois, N.B., and is staying with his grandmother for now. He's also concerned about getting back to his job, and earning income for them. Story continues below advertisement 'It feels like death. It's hard. I miss them a lot,' he said about his wife and children. 'Can't even think about it. I just got to stay focused on what I got to do.' Landry says he's made many trips since 2007 and he wasn't aware this could be an issue. In the meantime, he's been fielding calls from lawyers and his senator to try to find a way out of this mess. 'I'm a third-generation green card holder. We've always lived as green card holders in peace and alongside with all our American neighbours,' he said. 'And we never felt threatened as far as our status was concerned. ' His grandmother, Clara, who also holds a green card said she was surprised this happened to her grandson. 'We travelled back and forth on a green card for 40 ears. Never had any trouble, they said, as long as we had the green card,' she said. 'We didn't need a passport. We don't need anything else.' Nova Scotia-based immigration lawyer Blair Hodgman, who does not represent Landry, says controlled substance convictions always meant people were inadmissible, but that there may be more careful attention nowadays. Story continues below advertisement 'If you have … controlled substance conviction, you're inadmissible and you're required to be detained. So I think the only difference is I guess they didn't catch on to it before,' said Hodgman. 'They probably weren't scrutinizing him, but now they're trying to catch everyone they can.' While Landry was not permitted to vote in the U.S. elections, he was a Donald Trump supporter. Since his story was made public, he says he's received negative comments from 'both sides' of the political spectrum. 'I don't agree with (Trump's) policies right now. He's hurting a lot of people and a lot people that haven't done anything wrong … people make mistakes but it's what you do after you make those mistakes that really counts,' he said. 'I don't support illegal immigration, I don't support breaking the law. All I wanted was a better economy and a better future for my kids, and it's, it's really a … we're feeling the backlash of it right now, and it's been hard.'
Calgary Herald
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Calgary Herald
Review: Broadway Across Canada's The Lion King a fully immersive experience
To see the 2025 version of The Lion King now on stage at the Jubilee Auditorium is to enjoy a full-mind-and-body, totally immersive experience. Article content Settling into your seats, you'll notice two musicians with large African drum kits on either side of the stage preparing for their roles, a thrilling hint of what's to come. But when Rafiki the mandrill (Mukelisiwe Goba is wise and mysterious in the role) welcomes the future king Simba to the rolling plains of Tanzania as a score of animals (including an elephant) parade down the aisles of the theatre and on to the stage, audience members feel at one with the rocky outcrops and swaying grasses of the Serengeti. Performers on stilts as giraffes are shadows against the red-orange sky; antelope mounted atop multi-wheeled bicycles spring effortlessly across the landscape. Article content The imagination is completely engaged. In an era dominated by endless, exhausting, digital noise, this feels like no less than a miracle. Article content Article content Over almost 30 years, the multiple Tony-award-winning Disney story of the lion cub Simba exiled following the death of his father king Mufasa has grown into an integral part of the musical theatre canon. As the third-longest-running and the highest-grossing show on Broadway (pulling in $1.8 billion by 2023), it's fast becoming a tale as old as time. Article content And for good reason. Soulful, upbeat tunes by Elton John and Tim Rice combine with Julie Taymor's impressively expansive touch as director and costume designer alongside breathtaking choreography by Garth Fagan to marry a simple coming-of-age story with the powerful history, music and landscape of Africa. The result lodges stubbornly in the heart. Article content Article content The first act of the show reveals the Shakespearean tension between Mufasa (the warmly paternal Darnell Abraham) and his brother, Scar (Peter Hargrave is perfect as the two-faced, scheming villain). The young Simba of this production (Julian Villela in the show I saw Saturday night) plays the open-hearted boy cub with all the boisterous bravado the role requires, falling easily into the murderous plot executed by Scar and his henchmen, a circling hackle of hyenas that terrify and amuse by turns. The African red-billed hornbill Zazu (Drew Hirshfield in a pitch-perfect representation) provides enough levity in the first act to keep the little ones in the audience from feeling too despondent. Article content Article content Article content But it is the second act in which the humour of The Lion King takes off as Simba fights to assume his rightful throne with the encouragement of his friends. The meerkat Timon (with Canadian-born Robert Creighton behind the puppet) and warthog Pumbaa (Danny Grumich) are hilarious; a robust series of fart jokes delights the family-forward audience. Yet there is room for the brave acts, and the love story between Simba and Nala to unfold.
