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New York Post
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Cher's son Elijah Blue Allman's estranged wife breaks silence after his overdose
Marieangela King, the estranged wife of Cher's 48-year-old son Elijah Blue Allman, has broken her silence following his reported overdose over the weekend. TMZ reported on Sunday that Elijah was rushed to the hospital after overdosing in Joshua Tree, Calif. one day earlier. The outlet didn't confirm what drugs Elijah was using but said he was 'lucky to have survived.' King, who filed for divorce from Elijah in April, released a statement to People on Sunday addressing his reported overdose. Advertisement 10 Elijah Blue Allman and Marieangela King. Marieangela King /Instagram 10 Elijah Blue Allman, Marieangela King at an event in Los Angeles in Feb. 2024. ASSOCIATED PRESS 'While it is true that Elijah has faced personal challenges in the past, one constant has been his unwavering commitment to sobriety and his loyalty to those he loves,' said King. Advertisement 'Like many, he continues to confront his inner struggles — but it is important to recognize that he does so from a place of strength, not defeat,' she continued about the musician. 'Despite the assumptions that often color how his journey is portrayed, the reality is that Elijah remains grounded, focused and deeply committed to living with integrity and purpose.' 10 Marieangela King and Elijah Blue Allman in a selfie. marieangelaking/Instagram King added, 'I want to state, without hesitation, that I will always root for him. My support is steadfast and comes from a place of deep respect for the person he is and the resilience he continues to show.' Elijah and King were married for 11 years before she filed for divorce. She cited irreconcilable differences in the court documents and listed their date of separation as March 31, 2025. Advertisement 10 Marienangela King in a selfie. marieangelaking/Instagram King also requested $6K per month in temporary spousal support, per the documents, and the family vehicle: a 2017 Toyota Prius. 'We had a beautiful 13-year journey, filled with memories I'll always cherish,' she told People in a statement after her divorce filing. 'I know we'll remain friends, and Elijah will always hold a special place in my heart.' 10 Marieangela King and Elijah Blue Allman attend Alphabet Soup For Grown-Ups Book Launch Party in Nov. 2013. WireImage Advertisement The split occurred after Cher, 79, filed for conservatorship over Elijah in 2023 and claimed he could not 'substantially manage his own financial resources' because of 'severe mental health and substance abuse issues.' 10 Cher and her son Elijah Blue Allman in 1980. Getty Images The 'Believe' singer also claimed that King was a bad influence on her son and actively worked against her efforts to get him help. King, for her part, accused Cher of hiring four men to kidnap Elijah to send him to a rehab facility, which Cher denied. 10 Marieangela King and Cher. Marieangela King /Instagram 10 Elijah Blue Allman with Marieangela King at the downtown Los Angeles courthouse in January 2024. The New York Post The Goddess of Pop later dismissed the conservatorship case in September 2024. Elijah, whose father was the late Southern rockstar Gregg Allman, has dealt with substance issues since childhood. Advertisement 10 Cher and her son Elijah at the 'Stuck on You' New York premiere in 2003. WireImage 10 Elijah Blue Allman seen outside Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles in April 2025. MHD/Avalon In 2014, he told Entertainment Tonight that he started using drugs at age 11. He also recalled having 'some close calls and some moments of really feeling at the edge of mortality.' Advertisement Cher has yet to speak out about Elijah's reported overdose. Sources told TMZ Sunday that the superstar is focused on her son's well-being and is 'doing everything she can to get him the help he needs.'
New Straits Times
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: China-Malaysia Film Culture Festival showcases diverse cinematic talents
KUALA LUMPUR: Popular Malaysian films Guang, directed by Quek Shio Chuan, and Sepet, by the late Yasmin Ahmad, are among the country's cinematic representatives at the Second China-Malaysia Film Culture Festival, running from June 5 to 8. A total of six Chinese and three Malaysian movies will be screened in conjunction with the festival at GSC Mid Valley Megamall, Kuala Lumpur, and GSC Gurney Plaza in George Town, Penang. The Chinese film lineup includes The Goddess (1934), Hong Kong's It's A Mad, Mad, Mad World (1987), Creation Of The Gods 1: Kingdom Of Storms (2023), Creation Of The Gods 2: Demon Force (2025), Honey Money Phony (2024), and A Place Called Silence (2024). The other Malaysian film is Blooms Of Happiness (2025), directed by Ryon Lee. The festival, organised by Lomo Pictures Sdn Bhd with support from the National Film Development Corporation (Finas), GSC International Screens, and the China Film Archive, was officially launched today by Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching at GSC Mid Valley Megamall. Also present at the event were Finas chairman Datuk Hans Isaac, Finas chief executive officer Datuk Azmir Saifuddin Mutalib, the festival's organiser Aron Koh, its head of exhibition Pan Vui Shang, and China Film Archive director Li Tao. Koh highlighted that this year's festival brings together a compelling lineup of cinematic works from Malaysia and China, ranging from restored heritage films and contemporary hits to forums exploring the intersection of cinema with extended reality (XR) and artificial intelligence (AI). "This year's festival offers audiences an immersive cultural exchange through the universal language of film," he said. Koh added, "This festival offers a unique platform for filmmakers, industry professionals, and young enthusiasts from both countries to share their passion and perspectives. Through dialogue and collaboration, it highlights the power of cinema to celebrate diversity and bridge cultures." Teo emphasised the festival's broader significance, saying, "The festival is more than a celebration of cinema; it is a growing platform for deepening cooperation and joint creation between our two countries. With our shared cultural affinity and minimal language barriers, we see greater potential for co-productions across film, animation, and new technologies." Koh noted that this year's festival marks a first for China's newly restored 1934 silent classic, The Goddess, starring Ruan Lingyu, a defining work in Chinese film history. "As for the Malaysian films, they represent heartfelt storytelling rooted in local culture, offering audiences a rich view of Malaysia's cinematic voice," he added. The festival also features special industry programmes, including a forum on AI and filmmaking, as well as an acting workshop led by renowned Hong Kong director Clifton Ko. Lomo Pictures also announced a long-term strategic partnership with Beijing Tianying Holdings Group, with plans to co-develop the first-ever XR co-production between China and Malaysia. "This marks a new chapter in transnational film-tech collaboration, underlining Malaysia's growing relevance on the global creative stage," Koh said. He added that following its Malaysian chapter, the festival will travel to Xi'an, China, further expanding the conversation and cultural bridge across borders. Hans affirmed that film unites people across countries, and Malaysia is ready to share its cinematic treasures with other nations while also getting acquainted with state-of-the-art developments in Chinese cinema.
