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The Star
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Wang Leehom's close call on stage leaves fans aghast
Compiled by ZULKIFLI ABD RAHMAN, and R. ARAVINTHAN WANG Leehom (pic) nearly fell through a trapdoor on stage and left concertgoers gasping after a mishap with a lift, reported China Press. The 48-year-old American-Taiwanese singer, who was performing in Hangzhou on May 2, descended onto the stage supported by wires during the start of the song Heaven and Earth Dragon. When the song ended, Wang was supposed to leave the stage by stepping through a trapdoor supported by the lift. However, the lift platform was lowered nearly a foot just before Wang stepped on it, causing him to lose his balance and nearly fall through the trapdoor. Fortunately, the singer managed to catch himself. Many concertgoers criticised the lift operator for their carelessness. 'He could have seriously injured himself if he had fallen through. They should fire the operator,' one fan said. It was reported that just last year, Hong Kong superstar Andy Lau suffered a similar accident and nearly rolled off the stage during a concert in Shenzhen. Unaware that a trapdoor had opened unexpectedly during the show, concertgoers watched in horror as Lau nearly tripped and fell through it. Lau, 62, managed to grab onto the edge and shift his weight back towards the stage. > A primary school teacher in China was unrecognisable by his former students after managing to lose nearly half of her body weight in just one year. China Press reported that 27-year-old Huang, who once weighed 163kg, was determined to lose weight and adopted a healthier lifestyle beginning 2018. The teacher started a diet by keeping track of the calories she consumed every day. Huang also began taking on weight training and underwent 40 minutes of cardiovascular exercise every day. Without the use of fat loss drugs, Huang lost an average of 6.5kg every month. In just a year, she lost 48% of her body weight and currently maintains a weight of just 85kg. Having shared her journey online, Huang quickly amassed 55,000 followers on social media. She said that since losing weight, her former students who have graduated fail to recognise her whenever they return to the school for a visit. (The above articles are compiled from the vernacular newspapers (Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese and Tamil dailies). As such, stories are grouped according to the respective language/medium. Where a paragraph begins with a >, it denotes a separate news item.)
The Star
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Cat surprises with hotpot drop
Compiled by JAROD LIM, RAHIMY RAHIM and R. ARAVINTHAN NINE diners who were enjoying themselves at an open air hotpot restaurant in Chongqing, China, were scalded by hot soup after a cat fell into the pot from the second floor, China Press reported. The boiling spicy broth splashed, burning the customers. Fortunately, none were seriously injured. The cat, however, suffered burns and abrasions on all four legs, along with fractures. The cat's treatment cost up to 1,000 yuan per day (RM585). 'If no one comes forward to claim the cat, it might have to start working at the hotpot restaurant to pay off its debt,' the owner quipped. As a gesture of goodwill, the restaurant waived all charges for that evening. > Hong Kong actor Louis Koo has opened up about his chronic neck pain, Sin Chew Daily reported. While promoting Vital Sign, which is set to be released on May 15 in Malaysia, Koo said the pain is so bad that he sometimes takes morphine to help sleep. 'My neck has been hurting for three or four years now and I can't sleep unless I take morphine. Sometimes the pain is so bad I can't even lift my arms.' Koo earlier revealed that he had suffered a retinal tear and has been wearing sunglasses for recent public events. He is scheduled to undergo surgery later this month. > Mandopop star Wang Leehom had a fall during a concert in Hangzhou, China, due to a lift platform descending prematurely, Oriental Daily reported. While performing the song Heaven and Earth Dragon, Wang was suspended by wires for an aerial segment designed to create a dramatic 'flying' visual effect. However, after the wires detached and he was preparing to land, the lift platform suddenly began to descend, causing him to lose his footing. 'This was a lapse in our team's safety protocols, and we apologise for it,' said the manager. While the fall was minor and no injuries were sustained, fans were visibly shaken after footage surfaced online. The above articles are compiled from the vernacular newspapers (Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese and Tamil dailies). As such, stories are grouped according to the respective language/medium. Where a paragraph begins with a >, it denotes a separate news item.
