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CNA
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- Entertainment
- CNA
J-pop star Ayumi Hamasaki denies Elon Musk fathered her children, following rumours
J-pop star Ayumi Hamasaki has shut down rumours that she had a child with Elon Musk. The rumours started when, during an interview with American newspaper The New York Times in late May, author Ashley St Claire said that Musk was the father of the child of 'a Japanese pop star'. St Claire announced on X in February that she and the Tesla CEO share a son. Musk has 14 known children. Hamasaki, who has two young children, spoke up against the rumours on Monday (Jun 2) on Instagram, denying the viral speculations. The 46-year-old star said in Japanese: 'I've been keeping an eye on this, and I guess it's time for me to speak up. Elon Musk is not the father of [either of] my children.' She added: 'I mean, I can understand if someone were to think it seems like the sort of thing I'd do. Even my mum laughed when she heard the rumours, saying, 'This seems kind of Ayu-like,' and if I were someone else, I'd probably be saying 'Ayu is the pop star [St Claire] was talking about, right?'' However, she added, the rumours that Musk fathered one of her kids is "just not true'. Hamasaki was previously married to Austrian actor-model Manuel Schwarz from 2011 to 2012, and to American medical student Tyson Bodkin from 2014 to 2016. She also had a seven-year relationship with actor-singer Tomoya Nagase, which ended in 2007. 'Setting aside my personal image, when my kids are old enough to start googling things, I don't want them to run into the rumours and think they're true, so I'm firmly denying them," Hamasaki said. Hamasaki, best known for her songs Seasons (2000) and Blue Bird (2006), debuted in 1998 with her album A Song For XX and recently released her newest single Mimosa on Apr 8, commemorating her 27th anniversary. She is also the first female solo artiste in Japan to have 25 consecutive No 1 singles. In 2008, Hamasaki revealed that she had gone deaf in her left ear due to an ear infection she had caught in the middle of her tour in 2000. By 2017, she also began experiencing hearing loss in her right ear.
News.com.au
26-05-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
DCE slams reports Maroons snubbed Cobbo
NRL: Queensland Maroons captain Daly Cherry-Evans calls out media rumours that Selwyn Cobbo has been snubbed for personal reasons.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Fattah Amin denies marrying Amira Othman on 25 May
19 May - Fattah Amin has dismissed the rumours that he is tying the knot with singer Amira Othman next week. The 35-year-old actor, who was asked to clarify the rumours about a 25 May wedding date, said that he is not ready to remarry following his previous divorce from actress Fazura. "There is no wedding date. I am denying that. The wedding date does not exist," he said during his appearance at the Pesta Unifi TV Lagi Best in Damansara. Fattah said that he and Amira, whose romance rumours sparked after he appeared in her music video and their subsequent pairing for a fashion brand, are nothing more than work colleagues. As for them dressed in the same colour in a recent event that was also attended by her parents, Fattah said that they were in Singapore for an event. "Her family lives in Johor Bahru and wanted to go with her, so we saw each other there. The fact that we wore the similar colour was just a coincidence. We still have some collaborations left in our contracts," he added. (Photo Source: Fattah Amin IG, Amira Othman IG)
Jordan Times
17-05-2025
- Politics
- Jordan Times
Panel urges national strategy to counter rumours, hate speech
Minister of Government Communication Mohammad Momani speaks during a panel discussion on Saturday titled, 'Enhancing Public Awareness in the Face of Rumours and Hate Speech.' (Photo provided) AMMAN — A panel discussion aimed at addressing the rise of rumours and hate speech in Jordanian society was held on Saturday under the theme, 'Enhancing Public Awareness in the Face of Rumours and Hate Speech.' Organised by the Young Women's Foundation for Political Empowerment, the session featured Minister of Government Communication and official spokesperson Mohammad Momani, alongside representatives from civil society organisations and media institutions. Momani described the growing spread of misinformation and hate speech as a 'global challenge' that requires a comprehensive national response. While reaffirming the government's commitment to freedom of expression as a pillar of national security, he stressed the need for a responsible and balanced exercise of this right. 'Constructive and objective criticism is essential for improving public policy,' he said. 'However, unsubstantiated scepticism and misinformation are unacceptable.' The minister noted that in the digital age, where information circulates rapidly and widely, governments must remain open to critique but vigilant against deliberate disinformation. He warned of organised campaigns aimed at eroding public trust and undermining state institutions. To confront these challenges, Momani called for legislative measures to criminalise the intentional spread of rumours and hate speech—while carefully safeguarding freedom of expression and protecting against discrimination based on origin or national affiliation. He also emphasised the importance of strengthening political and media literacy among youth to help them critically evaluate information. In this context, he highlighted the role of social media influencers and the use of cybersecurity tools in disseminating accurate information and combating online disinformation. 'Spreading rumours is often a calculated attempt to distort political discourse and damage public confidence in state institutions,' Momani said, underscoring the need for collaboration between traditional and digital media. He reaffirmed that mainstream media remains the most reliable source of verified information. The minister also called for enhanced cooperation between the government and civil society to promote responsible media practices, combat hate speech, and ensure the credibility of public communication. Participants in the session echoed the need to rebuild trust between citizens and official media. They urged journalists to prioritise accuracy over speed and encouraged public figures and analysts to support the national narrative. The discussion further underscored the importance of empowering youth to verify information, expanding media literacy programmes in local communities, and working with English-language journalists to effectively communicate national perspectives abroad. Recommendations included integrating media education into school curricula, creating rapid-response mechanisms to address misinformation, and supporting youth-led initiatives and positive influencers to foster public trust in official media.
