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The Independent
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Paris Hilton claims toddler is clairvoyant after son's spooky ‘encounter'
Paris Hilton has claimed that her son is "clairvoyant" after sharing a video of the youngster pointing at a "ghost" in her bedroom. The reality star, 44, said she was "spooked" when her two-year-old, Phoenix, gestured to the room and said there was a spirit in the doorway. Casually eating a slice of toast, the toddler said: 'Room room, Mama's room… Ghost in door. Ghost in this door." Asking her fans for advice, Hilton wrote: "Has this happened with your little ones? Would love to know… for research purposes." Hilton shares her son, as well as her daughter London, with her husband Carter Reum.
Times of Oman
2 days ago
- General
- Times of Oman
Nepal's longest-reigning chariot procession of "Red God" ends with showing of 'Bhoto'
Lalitpur: Nepal's longest-chariot procession, dedicated of Rato Machhindranath, the valley's "Red God" has concluded for the year with the showing of 'Bhoto' or the jewel-studded vest, which has remained unclaimed for ages. The chariot procession of Rato Machhindranath is observed for at least a month to the four months' end with showing the 'Bhoto', expecting the rightful owner to come and claim it. Historians are yet to determine the exact origin date of Bhoto Jatra. However, many mention that the chariot procession of Machindranath started around 1,300 years ago. As the legend goes, shortly after the procession started, the queen of the serpent king Karkotak developed an eye ailment. While searching for a healer, Karkotak mistook a farmer working in the fields for a physician and brought him to Taudaha, a wetland on the outskirts of Kathmandu. Frightened, the farmer prayed to Machhindranath and rubbed his hands on the soil to make an herbal paste. He offered it to Karkotak as medicine, and the paste cured the queen's eyes. Grateful, Karkotak rewarded the farmer with a jewel-studded vest (photo) and returned him to the human world. The farmer began wearing the bhoto while working in his fields. One day, a ghost in human form stole the vest. The farmer searched everywhere but could not find it. Later, while attending the Machhindranath chariot festival, he saw the ghost wearing the same vest and claimed it as his. When the ghost refused to return it, a dispute broke out. People summoned Karkotak to resolve the conflict. In the end, because neither party could prove ownership, they entrusted the bhoto to Machhindranath. Since then, devotees have followed the tradition of displaying the bhoto after the chariot procession, hoping that someone with valid proof of ownership will come forward. Each year, they display the sacred vest on an auspicious date. According to legend, no one has succeeded in proving ownership of the bhoto so far. Speaking to ANI, Rishil Shrestha, a festival goer, said, "The observance of the festival has passed down to generations. The Rato Machhindranath Jatra starts from Pulchowk and after the entourage of the city, the chariot is finally brought here to Jawalakhel and the procession ends with the display of Bhoto." The Bhoto displayed annually at Jawalakhel in Lalitpur has pearls and jewels attached on it. The jewel-studded vest is packed and kept inside the cloth pouch for a year and opened only in the presence of Sthe tate head on particular day fixed by the priests when the Rato Machhindranath Jatra commences. The showing of vest on that particular day shows it to be safe with the state, and who so over is the owner of the vest is to come and claim it. This practice which has run for a long now has become an integral part of month's long festival. Along with, there also exists another myth about the commencement of the festival in Nepal's oldest cities. According to Hindu culture, there is a myth that yogi Gorakhnath (Founder of Nath Hindu) came to seek alms in Patan. The people of that region did not provide him with any alms. Hence, he became very furious and captured all the rain-causing serpent and sat above them and meditated. There was no rain in Patan for ages. To solve problems, astrologers and Pandits advised the king to invite Machhedranath. Machhedranath is believed to be teacher of yogi Gorakhnath; knowing that his teacher was in town, he went to meet him freeing all the serpents which resulted in plenty of rainfall. So, this festival is also claimed as the symbol of rain and fertility. This festival is celebrated by pulling the wooden wheeled chariot along various parts of the city. A 60-foot-tall spire fabricated from bamboo poles raised from all four ends is carried by the chariot.
The Review Geek
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Review Geek
The Haunted Palace – K-drama Episode 13 Recap & Review
Episode 13 Episode 13 of The Haunted Palace begins with a 100-year-old flashback. The enemies are getting close and King Yeon-jong makes a run for it. With nowhere to hide, Escort Officer Cheon Geum-hwi suggests his hometown, Yongdam Village. Unfortunately, on the way over, the enemies find out their location. King Yeon-jong decides to send a decoy to Yongdam so the enemies don't find his new safehouse. Cheon asks for time to evacuate the villagers but the King refuses as it would give away the ruse. With Choi Gil-song's signal, an officer ties Cheon to a tree and they all leave. The enemies slaughter everyone in Yongdam while searching for the King. At present, King Lee Sung is ashamed by his ancestor's cowardice and selfishness. Yeo-ri feels Cheon's guilt as he blames himself for the massacre. But he is not alone. As the 8-foot ghost, he has absorbed the grudge of all the murdered villagers. Gangcheori reveals that the villagers who survived turned bitter and vile. It is why he believes all mortals are loathsome beings. Meanwhile, the 8-foot ghost attacks the Crown Prince. However, the ghostbane stone keeps him away and Ga-seop comforts the prince. Back in the village, Yeo-ri spots Yoon Gap's soul. Gangcheori realises the ghost is scheming something but Yeo-ri has other problems. She wonders what will happen to Gangcheori after Yoon Gap takes back his body. Gangcheori is playful with her and Yoon Gap watches them from afar. In-seon is curious about them too and Yeo-ri flexes their relationship. Gangcheori teases her but he is surprised by the caragana plant suddenly blooming. A flashback shows Ga-seop explaining that caragana flowers have water energy which can help Gangcheori defeat the ghost. It seems to be a necessity as the Imugi's powers are getting weaker and weaker. Elsewhere, the King learns of Kim Bong-in's death and is upset. Paired with the shame of his ancestor's doing, he mopes. However, he does attend the one-legged ghost's ritual. Choi Won-u hesitates but ends up profusely apologising to the ghost which helps him cross over to the afterlife. As for the punishment, the King fines Choi and orders 50 lashings. While the retinue returns to the capital, Pung-san targets Minister Ahn, Kwak's peer and the one who had introduced the talismans. The blind shaman wins him over by promising to make him Chief State Councillor. Yoon Gap continues to watch as Mrs. Yoon dotes over Gangcheori. He is also upset when it is Gangcheori who cheers up a sulking King Lee Sung with some tough love. Gap is hurt that Gangcheori has taken everything important to him. We finally learn that Pung-san hopes Gap's bitterness will fester into an evil grudge. Onto the showdown prep, the King procures an identification tablet for Cheon Geum-hwi. Inspired by the one-legged ghost's resolution, he hopes to share his regret and apologise to the 8-foot ghost which should allow it to cross over to the afterlife. Yeo-ri agrees to hold a ritual 10 days later, on Cheon's 100th death anniversary. She does try to exclude Gangcheori out of concern but he refuses. Meanwhile, the Queen Mother tries to find closure. She is heartbroken when Yeo-ri reveals that Prince Yeong-in has been devoured by the 8-foot ghost. However, Yeo-ri lies that praying with his precious belongings shall set him free. The kid ghost calls her out but she points out the tenacity of a mother's prayer. The kid misses his mother and Yeo-ri helps him cross over as well. Pung-san's next phase is put into motion as Lord Ahn invites Gangcheori for a meal. The Imugi realises it is a trap but it is too late as he faints. He is taken home and he seems to be burning up. At the end of The Haunted Palace Episode 13, Yoon Gap wakes up in his own body. Mrs. Yoon is delighted to see that he is back to his old self. But Yeo-ri is worried by Gangcheori's disappearance. The Episode Review As the penultimate week, this K-drama is off to an exciting start. The Haunted Palace Episode 13 unravels all the remaining mysteries such as what happened in Yongdam Village and why the ghost is targeting one particular royal bloodline. Yoon Gap finally returns but is leaning towards the misguided villain role rather than the hero we all thought he would be. Gangcheori and Yeo-ri's romance is still pretty sweet even though the focus is largely on wrapping up the ghost conflict. And while it is quite sad how Yoon Gap feels replaced, the moments between Gangcheori and the King, Yeo-ri and Mrs. Yoon were quite heartwarming. It highlights just how much Gangcheori has changed from the beginning of the show. And finally, a shoutout to Sung-jae for portraying two distinct characters so well that we could identify Yoon Gap the moment he woke up in his body. Previous Episode Next Episode Expect A Full Season Write-Up When This Season Concludes!
Daily Mail
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Paris Hilton announces she has a GHOST in her Beverly Hills mansion that is 'spooking' her kids
Paris Hilton feels 'spooked' after her son Phoenix told her he saw a ghost in their house. The hotel heiress - who is mother to Phoenix, two, and daughter London, one, with husband Carter Reum - has shared a video on her social media accounts which shows the toddler pointing out a 'ghost' to her. And she's asked other mothers to get in touch and tell her whether they have ever experienced anything like it. She posted the clip online and wrote: 'Well, I'm spooked ... To all my #SlivingMoms, has this happened with your little ones? Would love to know … for research purposes.' The video is captioned: 'Phoenix saw a ghost in our house' and it shows the little boy pointing and telling his mom: 'There's a ghost in there ... There's a ghost in there and there.' From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Paris is head off-camera asking him: 'Where's the ghost?' and Phoenix replies: 'Ghost this ...' before pointing towards a door and saying: 'Ghost!' She added in a note on the video: 'So cute, yet so scary I can't'. The socialite continues to ask her son about what he had seen and he said: Mama's room,' and she said: 'What's in Mama's room?' Phoenix went on to say: 'Ghost indoor ... Ghost in… store. Ghost in this door!' The video ended with the words: 'Okay, need to move now.' Paris previously opened up about her own brush with the paranormal in an online interview with her pal Nicole Richie for British Vogue. In the question and answer session, Nicole asked Paris: 'Never have I ever had a paranormal experience' and Paris revealed she had a spooky encounter during a visit to her grandmother's house. She said: 'My grandma's old house. We're just like in the playroom, and a crown, like, started floating across the room ... 'Because, supposedly, a girl who had lived there before, something happened in like the driveway, like a hundred years ago. And people would see her in the mirror, brushing her hair ... ' Nicole said: 'Sick! Oh my God!' and Paris concluded by adding: 'So scary.' In an episode of her 'This Is Paris' podcast, the socialite revealed there was another spooky event at the house when a Ouija board was used. She said: 'One night we were in the playroom and literally a crayon, like I'm not joking, you know those old school crayons, was floating in the air, went like this and flew up. We were doing the Ouija board thing, which I am never doing again.' Hilton also said this week that she does not miss anything about her days on 'The Simple Life'. The heiress shot to fame alongside Nicole Richie in 2003 on the iconic reality show series, which saw the pair move in with the Leding family in Altus, Arkansas, to learn how middle-class families live. But Paris - who is the great-granddaughter of Conrad Hilton, the founder of Hilton Hotels - has since distanced herself from that life. She explained to HELLO! magazine: 'I feel as though I've lived that life and done it all. I love my life now. 'I love just being at home with my family, with my babies. I'm still working a lot, but my children are my priority. 'Just seeing them wake up in the morning is so sweet. And reading stories to them at night and cuddling them is just so magical ... 'I remember when the very first 'Simple Life' aired, my mom [Kathy Hilton] took me aside and told me that my life was about to change forever, but that I should never stop being the same down-to-earth girl I am. 'I've never forgotten that.' The 'Infinite Icon' singer feels grateful for Carter lifting her and their bundles of joy 'every day'. Speaking about her 'kindest, sweetest man', she gushed: 'He's just the best. He's so incredible. He really lifts me and our two beautiful little angels every day. 'I feel so grateful for my family, my fans and my fur babies. They all make me feel so happy.' The 'Stars Are Blind' singer loves 'making entertainment' and products, but she says her and Carter's children always come first before any projects. Paris said: 'I don't like to be put in a box and only be able to do one thing. I've always been like that. 'My babies come first, but there are so many things I'm passionate about. I love making entertainment. I love making products. I just love being creative and making people happy. That is what I've tried to do my whole career. 'I feel lucky that I've been able to do everything and be successful at it at the same time.'
The Review Geek
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Review Geek
The Haunted Palace – K-drama Episode 9 Recap & Review
Episode 9 Episode 9 of The Haunted Palace begins with a flashback. King Lee Sung is a princely teen and is witnessing his grandfather, Minister Kim Bong-in punishing Pung-san for illegal shamanic rituals. The shaman sees the 8-foot ghost follow the prince and warns Kim. However, Kim wants him to summon the ghost. At present, Pung-san tells Kim how Yeo-ri is behind their recent failures and that she is protected by an Imugi. We also learn that on Kim's order, Pung-san helped the 8-foot ghost kill and devour Neop-deok. The King tells Yeo-ri how Neop-deok helped his possessed father temporarily regain control. He has been in denial for too long and asks Yeo-ri's help in dealing with the ghost. She is still in shock by the truth of her grandmother's death. Meanwhile, Gangcheori confesses to Bibi that he wanted to warn Neop-deok when the 8-foot ghost arrived in Yongdam Village. However, he was bitter about Yeo-ri rejecting him which is why he kept quiet. He now regrets it. He runs into Yeo-ri and she confronts him. He lied to her as he didn't want her to go after the 8-foot ghost. Surprised by his concern, she starts crying. He is worried for her and enlists Bibi to babysit her. The younger Imugi agrees only so he can try and turn Yeo-ri against Gangcheori. However, Yeo-ri cannot stop thinking about him. She confesses to Ok-im that she doesn't know how to feel, as she spent years hating Gangcheori for a murder he didn't commit. Ok-im teases her that she has fallen for the Imugi. Bibi overhears and is annoyed as he wants his brother to focus on ascending. Onto the court politics, we learn that the previous king planned to implement anti-slavery reforms with Choi Won-u. King Lee Sung begs Choi to help fulfil his father's wishes and the former minister gives in. The King confides in his grandfather about it and declares that he is making Choi the Left State Councillor. Minister Kim is clearly against it and claims it is a bad idea. However, the King is adamant and Kim pretends to acquiesce. As he leaves, he notes Gangcheori barging in to rant about Yeo-ri. Alone, the Imugi berates the King for revealing the truth of Neop-deok's murder. The King points out that Yeo-ri figured it out. Gangcheori rambles and the King teases him that he cares for her. Gangcheori claims he simply doesn't know how to handle a crying woman and the King advises him to offer hugs and a listening ear. At home, Gangcheori is awkward around Yeo-ri and both Bibi and Mrs. Yoon notice. Bibi tries to enact his scheme of separating them but Yeo-ri sees through it. Annoyed, he heads out to devour someone and notices the anti-Imugi talismans. He tells Gangcheori how all noblemen over age 60 have it. Meanwhile, Minister Kim and Kwak meet and we learn they led a rebellion against the previous king to stop the anti-slave reforms. Kwak is obsessed with Yoon Gap and Kim hints that his weakness is Mrs. Yoon. Kim knows that Gangcheori cares for Yeo-ri and will try to rescue Mrs. Yoon for her sake. While he is busy, Kim's men will kidnap Yeo-ri. As for Choi Won-u, Kim has Pung-san spin a tale to Queen Mother that the King will become invincible with Choi at his side. And then she won't be able to avenge Prince Yeong-in's death. Turns out, Choi is her uncle and she threatens him to stay away from the King. Afraid for his family, he gives in and rejects the King's offer via a note. The next day is quite tumultuous. Mrs. Yoon is kidnapped. In-seon shows up with sweets to bid Gangcheori farewell and is rude to Yeo-ri. Yeo-ri gets jealous and ignores Gangcheori. He gets annoyed and pretends to indulge In-seon. Right then, Minister Kim asks for Yeo-ri's optician services and she leaves. Assassins show up and try to kidnap her. Bibi hesitates but gives in and helps her run. Back home, Gangcheori gets a note about Mrs. Yoon's kidnapping. He reasons that he would miss her cooking and decides to rescue her. In-seon tries to shoot her shot but he bluntly rejects her and calls her out for being rude to Yeo-ri. Onto the rescue, Gangcheori is tired of Kwak's games and is about to introduce himself as the infamous Imugi. On seeing Mrs. Yoon crying for him, he stops and gets to rescuing her. However, Kwak's talisman weakens him and he is unable to call his wind power. Mrs. Yoon tries to help but Kwak knocks her out. Bibi shows up in his Imugi glory and Kwak runs off. Unfortunately, the assassins catch up with Yeo-ri. The King is on his way back from trying to find Choi Won-u when he spots her. He jumps into the fray and saves her. Yeo-ri comes home to find a beaten-up Gangcheori and Mrs. Yoon. She is flustered as he retrieves her lost optician kit and tries to nurse her injuries. Confused by his kindness, she lashes out. She should be worried about her grandma. Instead, she feels relieved that she doesn't have to feel guilty about liking him. He wipes her tears and kisses her at the end of The Haunted Palace Episode 9. The Episode Review The Haunted Palace Episode 9 is a strong start to the second half of the K-drama. Secrets are out, feelings are confessed and backstories are revealed. The comedy is still spot-on as Gangcheori would rather claim he saved Mrs. Yoon for her cooking instead of the fact that he has started liking her. The King and Ok-im teasing our couple is pretty hilarious as well. The build-up is been sweet and funny and it is about time Yeo-ri and Gangcheori confessed their feelings. After binge-watching the historical K-drama, Dear Hongrang, The Haunted Palace feels like a breath of fresh air with its slower pace and longer duration. The 8-12 episode format truly is affecting epic stories by cramming in way too many subplots and plot twists for sensationalism. What used to be the usual style of 16 to 20 episodes, allowing a slow but steady plot development, has now become quite rare, and we wonder why. The Haunted Palace is doing well (so far) because it has the time to flesh out characters, chart out different acts, and thoroughly unravel convoluted subplots. There are no plot holes or hasty conclusions or speedy showdowns. OTTs are anyway ruining the TVsphere with short seasons, large time gaps between seasons, cancellations and oversaturation. Let K-dramas stay in their little bubble, with the standardised formula, meant for K-drama fans, please! Previous Episode Next Episode Expect A Full Season Write-Up When This Season Concludes!
