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Pink Villa
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
The Bold and the Beautiful Recap, July 31 Episode: Brooke Leaves Ridge and Chooses Nick Instead
On the July 31 episode of The Bold and the Beautiful, Brooke finally had enough of Ridge's back-and-forth ways and walked away. Meanwhile, Sheila started picking up on Li's strange behavior at Il Giardino, raising questions about what's really going on with Luna. Brooke chooses Nick over Ridge In Italy, Brooke grew frustrated while taking photos with Ridge. Tired of explaining his engagement to Taylor, Brooke said 'screw you' and walked off. She later told Nick that she appreciated how he made her feel like the only woman he wanted. Nick reminded her that Ridge was making her miserable and asked her to leave with him. Brooke placed her hand in Nick's and left with him, while Ridge watched in silence. This marks a significant shift in Brooke's love life and could spark a new chapter with Nick. Sheila thinks Li is hiding something Back in Los Angeles, Sheila was at Il Giardino trying to find a way to say goodbye to Luna. When she questioned Li about how she could pay her respects, Li insisted there was nothing Sheila could do for Luna now. Sheila noticed Li was acting agitated and suspicious. After Li abruptly left, Sheila talked to Deacon and said she could sense something wasn't right. Sheila admitted she couldn't figure out exactly what Li was hiding, but she strongly felt something was going on behind the scenes. Later, Li visited Luna in the hospital and found her condition unchanged. She reflected on Luna's childhood and how she never had a proper relationship with her mother, Poppy. Li promised Luna that she was there for her now and begged her to wake up. Will and Electra talk at Forrester Creations At Forrester Creations, Will suggested that Electra should represent the company in Italy, calling her the 'hottest model ever.' Electra brushed off the comment. They soon started talking about Luna and the trouble she caused. Will said he didn't want to speak ill of the dead, but also admitted he was relieved Luna was no longer a threat.
The Star
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
HK actor Raymond Lam and family kick off their summer vacation in Singapore
Chinese model Carina Zhang and Hong Kong actor Raymond Lam brought their daughter Luna to Singapore on holiday. Photos: Luna Lam/Xiaohongshu Hong Kong actor Raymond Lam was recently in Singapore to kick off his family's summer vacation. The 45-year-old is married to Chinese model Carina Zhang, 34, and they have a daughter, Luna, who turns five in September. Zhang posted photos of their stay here on Luna's account on Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu, with the caption: 'Transformed into a mermaid in SG'. 'Singapore was the first stop of my summer vacation,' Zhang wrote in Chinese on behalf of her daugher. 'I've become obsessed with The Little Mermaid lately, so my dad booked a hotel where I could watch the fish from my room, and my mum bought me a mermaid costume, making my little wish come true.' Zhang also posted photos of Lam and Luna at Universal Studios Singapore and the three of them at Merlion Park. According to Zhang, Sydney, Australia, is the second stop of the family's summer vacation. Lam also met up with Singaporean actor Ben Yeo, his co-star in the Singapore-Hong Kong TV series Yummy Yummy (2005), during his four-day stay in Singapore. Yeo, 46, told Chinese-language evening daily Shin Min Daily News in a July 26 report that he took Lam to his restaurant, Charcoal Fish Head Steamboat, where they spent time catching up. Lam was previously in Singapore in November 2024, when he was one of the judges at the finals of Mediacorp's talent competition Star Search . When he was in town this time, Lam was spotted by several local fans, who uploaded videos and photos of him on social media. In one clip posted on Instagram and TikTok on July 24, the star of Hong Kong action crime thriller Twilight Of The Warriors: Walled In (2024) was seen at Changi Airport's arrival hall and then boarding a car with his family. A fan posted a photo of herself with Lam on Xiaohongshu on July 25. She replied to a netizen that she had bumped into him in Haji Lane on July 24. 'I was so lucky to run into him,' she wrote in Chinese. 'He was very nice and even helped me take a selfie with my camera. I was so happy.' – The Straits Times/Asia News Network
News.com.au
a day ago
- News.com.au
Murder probe launched into death of model who fell 60 metres from balcony after threesome with Bitcoin tycoon and wife
A murder probe has been launched into the death of a teen model who plunged 60 metres to her death after a threesome with an American Bitcoin tycoon and his wife. Ivana Smit, 18, was found naked on the sixth floor balcony of a high rise in Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur in December 2017. She is believed to have fallen from a 20th-floor apartment owned by Bitcoin tycoon Alexander Amado Johnson, 45, and wife, Luna, 32. The couple admit to having had a threesome with Ivana on the night she died but deny any involvement in her death, and say they were asleep at the time of her fall. Cops had originally dismissed the Dutch model's death as an accident caused by a drug overdose. But judges gave her grieving mum, Christina Verstappen, permission to set aside a police verdict of 'sudden death' and sue investigators for negligence. Now the investigation into the Malaysian police file has revealed a shocking catalogue of errors. Police at first apparently failed to harvest DNA evidence from Ivana's body to see if anyone else had been involved in the tragic plunge. Then, when they did find DNA belonging to Johnson under Ivana's fingernails two months later, it sat on file without any action. Cops even allowed Johnson and Almazkyzy to flee the country a month later without any attempt to reinterview them, the High Court in Kuala Lumpur heard. Now police and prosecutors have been ordered to reopen the investigation and pay Ivana's mother compensation and costs for her fight for justice. A verdict on 29th July awarded the heartbroken mum nearly AU$410,000 in compensation for police negligence. Christina had sued Inspector-General of Police Dang Wangi, investigating officer ASP Faizal Abdullah, the government Home Minister, and the Malaysian government. She said they had all failed in their statutory duties and had been negligent in their investigation into what caused her daughter's death. The judge also ordered that Abdullah be removed from the task force reinvestigating the case. Judge Roz Mawar Rozain said: 'There were evidence preservation failures. There was inadequate witness and suspect handling. 'There was forensic evidence of neglect, and there was expert evidence of dismissal. 'The plaintiff is a direct victim, has suffered harm, and that harm suffered by the plaintiff is the direct and foreseeable consequence of the defendants' breach of duty.' She added: 'This sequence of events reflects a fundamental breakdown in investigative procedures. 'The presence of DNA evidence linking a suspect to the deceased, especially under such suspicious circumstances, should have triggered prompt and decisive action to prevent the suspect from leaving the jurisdiction.' A post-mortem at the time found Ivana to have cocaine, alcohol, and an amphetamine called PMMA in her blood. The couple denied having given Smit drugs or taking any themselves on the night that she died.
Hypebeast
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Luedji Luna Unveils Raw Love In Her New Era
Brazilian artistLuedji Lunaemerges from deep waters withAntes Que A Terra Acabe (Before the Earth Ends), her fifth studio album. This new work serves as a compelling counterpoint to her recently launched 'Um Mar Pra Cada Um' (A Sea for Each One), bravely exposing the oddities, shadows, and contradictions inherent in the quest for love explored in the preceding album. In this fifth offering, Luedji Luna invites listeners to examine love through a magnified lens, unearthing the more intimidating and less noble layers of human desire. 'While the first album illustrates my search to love and be loved, the second reveals how far I can go to resolve that yearning,' Luna explains. 'InAntes Que A Terra Acabe, I show myself as earthly, human, ordinary. In our love experiences, we also encounter our strangeness, contradictions, and our ugliness. It's a very exposing record, even more than the previous one.' Despite its serious thematic core, Luna's journey flows into vibrant, joyful, and hedonistic spaces, embracing seduction and pleasure as common human experiences. Each track invites to welcome sincerest, most primal desires, moving effortlessly through various rhythms from lo-fi to bossa nova, even touching on Afrobeat and Amapiano, all while subtly flirting with the neo-soul and jazz that defined her previous work. 'I opted to bring in synthesizers, so it was a whole match of each producer listening to the other's work so that the productions weren't too far apart.' This meticulous approach ensures a cohesive, immersive sonic journey that transcends language barriers. 'I like to create vibes, to create universes with each album,' she says, emphasizing that the music aims to transport listeners into another dimension, regardless of whether they understand the Portuguese lyrics. This two-album project, a testament to her courage and self-investigation, marks a profound period of artistic maturity for Luna. 'I feel like I'm in my most mature moment in my career, not just musically, but in understanding that there's an aesthetic consistency,' she reflects. 'It has been very powerful to realize that people recognize themselves in my humanity.' As a leading voice in contemporary Brazilian music, with a significant audience in the United States, Luna is committed to bridging cultures through her sound, building on collaborations with international artists like Robert Glasper and exploring genres that resonate globally. Her confidence in her music, rather than market trends, is guiding her forward: 'I just need to trust my music, and it is taking me to this universe.
Chicago Tribune
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
Daily Horoscope for July 31, 2025
General Daily Insight for July 31, 2025 Taking a chance can pay off. As Luna faces off against sore Chiron, we might feel a bit more raw or vulnerable than normal. This heightened sensitivity could demand that we avoid stressors. As the Moon tumbles into bold Scorpio, we may feel newfound vigor that encourages bravery in the face of fear. Finally, the confident Sun joins communicative Mercury. They're putting us in the right mindset to step into the spotlight and speak our truth. We won't shy away from success! Aries March 21 – April 19 Risky words can net you big rewards. You might have not been expecting to speak your heart in this way today, but the desire to come clean or be brave may overpower any fear. Speaking with a firm, yet polite attitude is potentially new to you — tact is a skill that must be practiced, after all. You've evolved from whoever you were in the past, and your current self has a better handle on talking in the moment. It's okay to speak up. Taurus April 20 – May 20 Words can nurture growth. Speaking from a place of experience and compassion can guide you to say even the most difficult statements to others right when they need to hear it. At first, you may not even understand why you're sharing this information with someone, or you might share your story on social media, not knowing if it will resonate with anyone. The positive response to your statement could be surprising! Let your words encourage personal growth and healing, for yourself as well as others. Gemini May 21 – June 20 Being who you are can be a radical act, especially when the way that you navigate the world is unconventional. This unique approach to life can inspire the people around you to step outside of their own boxes. Today, all you have to do is express yourself in the most natural way possible. You might run into critics who strive to control you because they feel out of control in some aspect of their lives, but leave them be. Be unapologetically yourself! Cancer June 21 – July 22 You're able to shield yourself from insecurities. The inner surety in your soul protects you, much like a crab's outer shell protects it. No one can pull you away from what you're meant to be doing with your time and energy. They might try to take you away from what you're focused on, but your focus is too powerful to break so easily. Don't let outside sources tell you what you need when your intuition already knows the truth. The answers are within you. Leo July 23 – August 22 There's no need to fear missing out. You have a unique ability to bring the party with you. Even if there are people attempting to exclude you, you can flip this situation and make your location the place to be. The only one who can take your focus and place it on them instead of yourself is you, and there's so much more to life than that. After all, why would you want to spend time with people who want to ignore you? Virgo August 23 – September 22 Some alone time might be much needed. When your days have you go-go-going from sun-up to sundown, you deserve the space to rest and recuperate. Your energy is precious, and continuing to wear yourself out in the name of getting things done is not going to work out in the long run. Take this time to focus on self-care, and don't treat your body like a never-ending battery. You need to show yourself care and respect in order to continue getting the results you're seeking. Libra September 23 – October 22 You might be facilitating plans for many people. A lot could depend on your success right now. When multiple people put their trust in you to get things done, intimidation may have you doubting yourself as you go. Instead of focusing on negative outcomes and living in them mentally through worrying, remind yourself that they haven't happened! You have time to make it all come together. You're completely capable of making this happen, so get on board with believing in yourself. Scorpio October 23 – November 21 Naysayers have less power than you think. Other people may be seeking to dissuade you from following your current dreams, telling you that it's too long of a shot or you're not ready. The only person who can really determine your chance at success is YOU! If you want to rise to the challenge, no one should be able to stop you. Believe in your abilities and aim high, because why not? Everything that you need is within you, ready to be put into action. Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 What's beyond your horizons? Even if life has put your adventuring days on hold, there is more than one way to expand your mind. You may not be able to drop everything to snowboard down the side of a mountain or skydive over a majestic landscape, but there are plenty of things to do at home. Learning about the world, researching your next adventure, or finding a travel buddy for the future are all possibilities right now. Explore your world however you can. Capricorn December 22 – January 19 You could be moving in silence right now. A crucial project of yours may be in danger of landing in the wrong hands, leading you to keep it to yourself. It might be best to keep this under wraps until you're ready to reveal it to the world after it's all been completed. Avoid preemptively describing to everyone what you want your results to look like. Make an effort to build it in reality before getting outside feedback. For best results, show, don't tell! Aquarius January 20 – February 18 Two heads are currently better than one. While you might not always enjoy teamwork, today's dreams function best when shared. This could be due to the way resources are shared among the community, expertise gaps on either side, or a lack of specific authority for a public project. Whatever's going on, it'll probably be easiest to handle it with someone else's assistance. Don't be afraid of collaborating with someone else, especially once you've communicated your vision to them. Amazing things can be accomplished together. Pisces February 19 – March 20 It's time to organize. You might be coming out of a chaotic time that convinced you to abandon certain healthy habits that you had been developing. Presently, you have the opportunity to get back in the saddle and get back any progress that slipped away. This will not happen unless you have a plan in place — and no, just hoping that it will all come together probably won't work. Even if it's a very loose plan, write out your roadmap to success.
