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Daily Express
12 hours ago
- Daily Express
Hostage victim stabbed 20 times, survives thanks to implants
Published on: Monday, June 16, 2025 Published on: Mon, Jun 16, 2025 Text Size: Ma survives a brutal attack where her breast implants absorbed most of the blows, limiting the damage. - Pic via ET Today HANGZHOU: A woman here recently survived a knife attack after being stabbed 20 times in the chest by a stranger who had held her hostage in a shopping mall car park, ET Today reported. The incident occurred on May 22, when the victim, surnamed Ma, was ambushed after finishing her shopping. Advertisement The attacker demanded she pay for parking before forcing her at knifepoint to leave the mall with him. While the man was distracted, Ma discreetly sent her location to her boyfriend, who alerted local police. Police tracked the coordinates and rushed to the scene, but the attacker turned violent and stabbed her repeatedly in the chest. Ma collapsed inside her car after trying to fend off the attack and was later hospitalised with 20 stab wounds, one of which punctured her lung. Doctors said her breast implants absorbed most of the blows, limiting the damage, while police confirmed the attacker died by suicide. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
New Straits Times
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Cannes Film Festival: Zhao Yingzi ejected for 'overtly sexy' dress
CANNES: Chinese actress Zhao Yingzi was recently ejected from the red carpet of the 78th Cannes Film Festival in France by event organisers due to her overly revealing attire. According to a report by ET Today, Zhao's dress was deemed a violation of the official dress code established by the Cannes Film Festival organisers. A viral photo shows Yingzi in a semi-transparent silver gown that seemingly exposes much of her body, including her chest and midriff, with only sparse embellishments providing minimal coverage. The festival organisers are known to enforce strict rules regarding guest appearances. "Full-body exposure is not permitted at red carpet events. The organisers reserve the right to deny entry to anyone who does not comply with the rules," stated the organisers of the 78th Cannes Film Festival. Previously, the organisers had reportedly issued a reminder on their official website, urging guests to maintain modesty in their appearance throughout the entire festival area, not just on the red carpet. The announcement specifically prohibited "flashy" clothing that could disrupt the comfort and movement of other attendees. Consequently, most guests opted for more modest and conservative attire compared to previous editions, demonstrating respect for the newly introduced regulations. The 78th Cannes Film Festival is scheduled to take place from May 13 to 24.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Chinese actress Zhao Yingzi whisked away from 2025 Cannes red carpet over dress code drama; fans think she lingered too long
Chinese actress Zhao Yingzi unintentionally stole the spotlight at the ongoing 78th Cannes Film Festival, but not for a movie premiere or a viral glam shot. The 35-year-old star was asked to leave the red carpet after her outfit reportedly violated the festival's newly enforced 'no exposure' dress code. According to Korean outlet Chosun Biz (via Chinese media ET Today), Zhao Yingzi attended the Cannes opening ceremony on May 14 (local time) in a silver sheer ensemble that turned heads. While organisers reportedly asked her to leave the red carpet due to the outfit's revealing nature, fans argue the look wasn't out of place and suspect there may have been other reasons behind her removal. Breaking down Zhao Yingzi's Cannes outfit Zhao Yingzi's Cannes look was nothing short of regal and ethereal, blending goddess-like elegance with a touch of futuristic flair. The outfit featured a sheer bodice adorned with symmetrical crystal and rhinestone appliqués resembling chandelier jewellery, extending from the chest to the waist. Though parts of the design created a nude illusion, the detailing was layered over a sheer fabric that maintained coverage. The bottom part of the outfit featured a high-slit skirt piece made of mesh or chainmail-like silver fabric, densely covered in rhinestones or sequins. It hugs the body and continues the shimmering theme, catching the light beautifully. It also contained a draped silver hooded cape made from a metallic, light-reflective fabric that cascades over the shoulders, giving the actress a divine appearance. Was there more to Zhao Yingzi's removal from the red carpet? #ZhaoYingzi appears on the #CannesFilmFestival opening ceremony red depan, wuih cakep nih kek princess. Pas balik badan "lhah, ini yg dipake Zhao Yingzi buat tutup kepala tu rok plisket?" 😂 While her shimmering, jewel-encrusted gown with sheer elements drew plenty of attention, many Chinese netizens believe the dress alone wasn't the sole issue. On the Chinese platform Weibo, speculation has been circulating that Zhao may have overstayed her time on the red carpet at the tightly scheduled event. According to several accounts, she reportedly paused for an extended period, striking multiple poses and drawing focus from other attendees. Some even claimed she disrupted the flow of the red carpet, making it difficult for photographers to shoot other stars. Zhao Yingzi's fashion mishap just before her Cannes appearance The report also stated that before hitting the red carpet, Zhao Yingzi took to Weibo to share a fashion emergency that she had spilt coffee on her original dress. 'I didn't expect my dress would get coffee stains. Does anyone know a quick way to remove stains?' she wrote, alongside a photo of the damage. Her update hinted that the outfit she planned to wear had to be swapped last minute, possibly leading to the sheer number that got her escorted off. Cannes introduces a stricter dress code This year, Cannes is not playing around when it comes to red carpet rules. On May 12, just a day before the festival began, organisers published a notice on their official site saying that 'to maintain dignity, exposure is prohibited not only on the red carpet but in all areas of the festival.' Organisers also advised against outfits that could hinder audience movement or complicate seating, specifically calling out dramatic trains and oversized silhouettes. Compared to past years, most attendees opted for more toned-down looks, indicating they took the warning seriously. Even Bella Hadid, known for her bold fashion choices, arrived in a sleek yet more conservative black ensemble from Saint Laurent on the inaugural day of the festival. bella hadid at the 78th annual cannes film festival ✧ Zhao Yingzi's best C-dramas Zhao Yingzi rose to fame with The Legend of the Condor Heroes 2014. Some of her best C-dramas are The Legend of Zhao Zilong, The Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre 2019, You Are My Glory and The Great Ming Dynasty. Apart from her acting career, Zhao has also dabbled in music. She's lent her voice to several OSTs over the years, including tracks like Sweet Burden, Slowly Will Be Fine, What Happens Is Like, and Cheer For Youth. To stay updated on the stories that are going viral follow Indiatimes Trending.
AsiaOne
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
Eleanor Lee denies calling China nationals 'stupid' in leaked audio clip, says she has 'love and gratitude' for the country, Entertainment News
Home-grown actress Eleanor Lee has denied calling China nationals "stupid", following an online furore over a leaked audio clip purportedly of the 25-year-old China-based artiste. The 31-second clip had been shared by a person claiming to be Eleanor's former assistant, who also revealed details pertaining to the actress' "messy" private life, reported ETToday on Friday (May 9). According to reports, the speaker in the recording could be heard stating that she is "not here for the fame but for money". "If you are famous, you're famous, as long as you can make money [that's what matters]. I am not here for the fame but for money. It is good as long as there are films and money to be made, what else can I do," as she seemingly described being on the receiving end of negative publicity. The speaker then reportedly made a remark that this was because "most Chinese people are stupid". On May 10, the actress — who's the daughter of local TV host Quan Yi Fong — released a statement through her agency which refuted the allegations and threatened legal action against those who continue to propagate them. In her post on Instagram, Eleanor also shared that she was "shocked to hear the recording". "I absolutely did not say those words," she continued. "I was born in China and returned to China when I was 16 years old. I'm now 26 and have spent close to half my life in China. "Here, I've received many opportunities and have been able to shine in a career that I love, said Eleanor, before adding, "I have absolute love and gratitude towards this land". "As to why I did not not immediately stand up [to the allegations] is because we were still sorting out the facts, hoping to give everyone a satisfactory answer. "I also hope to prove my attitude with my actions and I welcome everyone to examine them moving forward," she stated. Her post on Instagram has been met with both messages of support and criticisms from netizens. One netizen wrote: "If the recording is fake, please send it for testing instead of simply releasing a statement." As a result of the controversy, Eleanor is rumoured to have been scrubbed from the cast list of the upcoming Chinese period drama, The Journey of Legend. Netizens also speculated that it contributed to the delayed airing of the show which was originally set to premiere in early May. According to Lianhe Zaobao, however, the series had not announced its official premiere date and the May release was only a rumour. On The Journey of Legend's Weibo account, Eleanor's name is still listed on a pinned post dated Oct 25, 2024, reported The Straits Times. And while her name is missing on another pinned post dated April 9, scenes of her are included in the accompanying video. [[nid:707064]] candicecai@
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
ALL IN 5's CN makes solo debut with new song
7 May - ALL IN 5 member CN (Wu Cheng-en) recently announced that he is making his music comeback as a solo singer. Sharing the news recently, as reported on ET Today, the 28-year-old singer said that he has forked out a six-figure sum to release his new single, "1 Day 1%", adding, "I have never spent so much money in my life. To be honest, it still hurts, but I feel very accomplished. I have invested my hard-earned money in myself, and I feel more responsible." Being a solo performer after spending a lot of time as part of a group, CN said that he has had to do a lot of adjustments in his mindset. "I used to be the captain of the team. At that time, for the sake of the team, I would focus on the group and the members. But now that I have graduated from the group, I want to work hard for myself!" he enthused. However, CN admitted that there were also several setbacks as well, including the fact that he has to be better and stronger as there is no other group member to help him. As to the theme of the song, he said, "I want to encourage myself and others through the new song, to be brave to pursue what you want, cherish every day, and don't leave any regrets." CN doesn't have his ALL IN 5 members to help him around this time (Photo Source: ALL IN 5 IG, CN IG)
