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Newsweek
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Fan-Favorite AEW Wrestler To Undergo Surgery
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Just days after making her surprise debut at AEW All In: Texas, Japanese wrestling superstar Syuri has delivered an unfortunate update on her health. The former IWGP Women's Champion has announced that she is set to undergo elbow surgery, which will halt the momentum from her highly anticipated arrival. In a post to her Instagram Stories on Tuesday, Syuri broke the news to her fans. She confirmed that the injury has been bothering her for some time. An Unfortunate Update For AEW Star Syuri's AEW debut was a major moment, but her journey in the company will be put on pause before it can truly begin. Her announcement came just three days after she appeared at the All In pay-per-view. "I'm having surgery this month on my elbow, which has been hurting for a while!!" she wrote in her post. The timing of the surgery is a tough setback. It comes just as she was being introduced to a massive new audience in North America. Syuri is widely regarded as one of the best professional wrestlers in the world. She made a name for herself as a top star in Japan's premier women's promotion, Stardom. During her time there, she held both the World of Stardom Championship and the IWGP Women's Championship, establishing herself as a dominant main event talent. BOGOTA, COLOMBIA - NOVEMBER 16: A general view of the AAA Mexican Lucha Libre friday night show at the Movistar Arena during an AAA World Wide Wrestling match on November 16, 2018 in Bogota, Colombia. BOGOTA, COLOMBIA - NOVEMBER 16: A general view of the AAA Mexican Lucha Libre friday night show at the Movistar Arena during an AAA World Wide Wrestling match on November 16, 2018 in Bogota, is known for her unique and legitimate fighting style, which blends technical wrestling with hard-hitting strikes from her background in kickboxing and MMA. Her arrival in AEW was seen as a massive acquisition for the company's women's division. More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation A Shocking And Celebrated AEW Debut After departing Stardom in June, Syuri's next move was a mystery. A vignette hyping her arrival aired during the Ring of Honor Supercard of Honor event on Friday, July 11th. The next night, she made her shocking AEW debut as a surprise entrant in the Women's Casino Gauntlet Match at All In: Texas inside Globe Life Field. Although she did not win the match, her appearance received a huge reaction from the live crowd and generated significant buzz online. While fans will now have to wait to see her compete in a singles match, her debut still marks a major moment for AEW. The entire wrestling community now wishes her a full and speedy recovery. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports
The Star
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Jess Lee makes comeback by winning Singer 2025 challenger round
Compiled by DIVYA THERESA RAVI AND C. ARUNO MALAYSIAN singer Jess Lee Kar Wei is back on reality competition Singer 2025 in China after winning the challenger round, China Press reported. Her rendition of Stardom stunned audiences and helped her win the challenge, thus securing her position as one of the season's line-up of singers. 'I can finally remain on this stage!' she yelled in joy. Netizens were blown away by her singing, and topics like 'Jess Lee is amazing' went viral on the social media platform Weibo. Lee, 37, from Negri Sembilan, made a name for herself in 2010 after winning the Taiwanese talent show One Million Star. She subsequently signed with Warner Music Taiwan in 2011 and has released four albums. Her contract with Warner Music ended in 2019. This led to her starting her own indie label. However, her career took a nosedive during the Covid-19 pandemic. She became a real estate agent in Taiwan to earn a living. > A hawker in Selangor, who took a five-day break as he was 'feeling down', was praised online for prioritising his mental health, the daily also reported. A notice at his stall, written in English and Chinese, said: 'I was feeling down, took a five-day break and went out to relax. I apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.' There was also a caricature of a man bowing in apology. It became a trending topic on the online forum Reddit, specifically the subreddit r/Bolehland. Many Internet users praised the hawker for prioritising his mental health. 'This is the first time I am seeing an Asian uncle putting his own emotional needs first. Malaysians have evolved!' one user wrote. 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.
New York Times
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
8 Rising Pop Girls You Should Hear Now
By Joe Coscarelli Dear listeners, This is Joe from The Times's music team, once again filling in for Lindsay, a.k.a. taking any opportunity to foist my taste onto all of you. I've been thinking, as I often do, about the nature of stardom and whether its essential ingredients are becoming more scarce, or have long since dried up. Despite coalescing conventional wisdom, I'm invested, personally and professionally, in the idea that they have not, and that many of our most promising young musicians still possess an ineffable magnetism and some amazing hooks, even if they may never reach the heights of their monoculture forebears. Online, where music fandom gets messy but also meaty, the idea of the Pop Girls (and especially the Main Pop Girls) looms large. This constantly regenerating hierarchy includes — arguably; all of this is arguable and should be argued — the mostly emeritus legends (Madonna, Mariah, Britney), the modern imperialists (Beyoncé, Taylor, Ariana) and the lame duck in-betweeners (Katy, Gaga, Rihanna). Endless debates can be had about who fits where, and what that means for Billie, Cardi, Dua, Charli and anyone else who can get by with a single name. In the last few years especially, the field has blown open: Even the niches have niches and one person's pop queen can be another's 'who?' (Justice for Rosalía, etc.) Even as Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan have solidified their footing, not just on the internet but also the radio, streaming and IRL in concert, there are infinite iterating tiers of singers who are alternately reverent, irreverent, brash, manufactured, original and otherwise. These eight new songs are my summer picks from the current class of hot prospects, all of whom are doing something I see as undeniably modern, while also recognizing their place in the Pop Girl lineage, defined most broadly. Your money's not coming with you to heaven, Joe Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
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First Post
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- First Post
Laal Singh Chaddha, Made In Heaven 2, Munjya, Netflix's 'Kaala Paani': Decoding the rise and rise of Mona Singh
From her recent hits like Munjya, Made in Heaven 2, and Kaala Paani, to earlier standout roles, Mona has mastered the art of making every character feel real, grounded, and necessary read more In an industry that often celebrates noise over nuance, Mona Singh has quietly carved a space for herself one unforgettable performance at a time. Over the years, she has proven that she doesn't just act in a scene; she elevates it. Whether it's television, films, or streaming platforms, Mona brings a kind of authenticity and emotional sharpness that makes you instantly pay attention. From her recent hits like Munjya, Made in Heaven 2, and Kaala Paani, to earlier standout roles, Mona has mastered the art of making every character feel real, grounded, and necessary. There's no unnecessary drama just truth, delivered with timing and texture that only a seasoned performer like her can bring. Her characters linger in your mind, not because they demand attention, but because they've earned it. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD There's a reason why audiences sit up a little straighter when Mona appears on screen. She carries a rare emotional intelligence one glance, a well-placed pause, or a quiet reaction can shift the tone of an entire scene. In an era where impact matters more than screen time, Mona has become the secret ingredient the 'tadka'that transforms a good script into something great. Whether she's playing the no-nonsense Bulbul Jauhari, the wildly funny Pammi, or the steady and wise Dr. Soudamini, Mona's performances are proof of her incredible range. She's versatile without ever losing her essence a performer who can move seamlessly between humor, intensity, and subtlety. With an exciting line-up ahead… including Ma KaSum, Stardom, Paan Parda Zarda, Kohrra 2, and Made in Heaven 3 one thing is certain: Mona Singh doesn't need the spotlight to shine.
Newsweek
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Mariah May's New WWE Name Has A Hidden Meaning
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Former AEW Women's World Champion Mariah May has officially arrived in WWE NXT and has been given a new name. On the June 10th episode of NXT, it was revealed in a stylish vignette that she will now be known as Blake Monroe. The video package was styled like an old Hollywood newsreel, playing up her nickname, "The Glamour," before unveiling the new name. This came one week after her surprise debut on the June 3rd edition of NXT. During her debut, she immediately confronted NXT Women's Champion Jacy Jayne, signaling her intent to go straight to the top of the division. A Championship-Winning Run In AEW Monroe's arrival in WWE comes after a highly successful run in All Elite Wrestling, where she was one of the most featured stars in the women's division. She debuted in late 2023 as the protege of "Timeless" Toni Storm, a partnership that became a central storyline on AEW programming. Their story eventually evolved into a heated rivalry, which saw Monroe defeat Storm to capture the AEW Women's World Championship in front of her home country crowd at the All In event at Wembley Stadium in August 2024. In addition to her world title reign, she also won the 2024 Women's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament. TOKYO, JAPAN - JULY 23: Mariah May enters the ring during the Women's Pro-Wrestling "Stardom" at Ota City General Gymnasium on July 23, 2023 in Tokyo, Japan. TOKYO, JAPAN - JULY 23: Mariah May enters the ring during the Women's Pro-Wrestling "Stardom" at Ota City General Gymnasium on July 23, 2023 in Tokyo, Japan. More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation A New Start In NXT After her AEW contract expired, Monroe signed a multi-year deal with WWE, making her one of the biggest free-agent signings of the year. Her rebranding as Blake Monroe marks a fresh start as she begins her journey in the WWE system. Monroe is already being positioned as a major star for the NXT brand. It was recently announced that she has signed with the prestigious Paradigm Talent Agency for outside representation. She joins a roster that includes other top WWE names like CM Punk and Drew McIntyre. She is scheduled to have her official NXT contract signing on next week's episode, likely escalating her new feud with Jacy Jayne. It will be interesting to see if May wins the title in her first outing to get a title shot or if WWE will wait for her to win gold. She will likely be called up to the main roster in the next few months. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
