HONG KONG -- Hong Kong authorities arrested a Roman Catholic cardinal, a singer and at least two others on Wednesday on suspicion of colluding with foreign forces to endanger China's national security, reports said.Cardinal Joseph Zen, singer-actress Denise Ho, lawyer Margaret Ng and scholar Hui Po-keung were detained by Hong Kong’s National Security Police, the U.K.-based human rights group Hong Kong Watch said.The arrests were apparently related to their roles as trustees of the 612 Humanitarian Relief Fund, which provided legal aid to people who took part in 2019 pro-democracy protests that were quashed by security forces, the group said. The fund closed in 2021, it said.Scores of pro-democracy activists have been arrested under a sweeping National Security Law imposed on the city by Beijing in 2020 following the demonstrations.
Stephen King horrifies with microwave salmon recipe: ‘His scariest work yet’
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after sharing a “horrifying” recipe for microwaved salmon that Twitter users have dubbed his “scariest work yet.” His tutorial on cooking the culinary horror show currently boasts thousands of views on Twitter. “Dinner: get a nice salmon filet at the supermarket, not too big,” the 74-year-old “The Shining” author wrote to his 6.6 million Twitter followers. “Put some olive oil and lemon juice on it.
Wrap it in damp paper towels,” King continued. “Nuke it in the microwave for 3 minutes or so. Eat it.
Maybe add a salad.”Needless to say, the “Carrie” scribe’s cooking instructions elicited much misery from social media gourmands, who were appalled that someone would put fresh fish in the food zapper. Dinner: Get a nice salmon filet at the supermarket, not too big.Put some olive oil and lemon juice on it.Wrap it in damp paper towels.Nuke it in the microwave for 3 minutes or so.Eat it.Maybe add a salad.“This is an excellent horror story, well done sir,” quipped one aghast commenter, while another Twitter wit deemed the unconventional “King Salmon” recipe the scream merchant’s “scariest work yet.”“Not even a pinch of salt! You really are a brilliant horror writer,” said another.His scariest work yet https://t.co/4c0hn83tsB“You became one of the most successful writers in history and now you’re reaping the benefits,” snarked one detractor. “Microwaved fish.
This bums me out.”Another disillusioned foodie offered, “I live in Western Maine. Please let me come over and cook you a proper f–king meal. Jesus Christ.”Many commenters claimed that the stench would be the worst part of Salem’s lox.
Selma Blair Opens Up About Decades of Alcoholism, Says She Was First Drunk at 7
Selma Blair is an open book on the struggles she's faced since adolescence — including alcoholism. “My first drunk when I was seven," she confirmed to Savannah Guthrie in a interview. «I had my first drinks, you know, much younger.» The 49-year-old actress, famous for movies like Cruel Intentions and , has been forthcoming about her battle with multiple sclerosis in recent years.
A$AP Rocky and Rihanna are the King and Queen of New York in the “D.M.B.” video
Say what you want about A$AP Rocky – I'm of the mind that the TESTING backlash was a bit overwrought – but the man knows how to make a music video. The visuals for his new single "D.M.B." (an acronym for Dat's My Bitch, not Dave Matthews Band) is one for the books even in the context of Rocky's impressive resumé.
Harry Potter star Warwick Davis launches emotional video about suffering from sepsis
Actor Warwick Davis is the face of a new campaign video that details what it is like living with sepsis. Launched by Green Flag and supported by The UK Sepsis Trust, the Star Wars and Harry Potter star voiced an emotional monologue retelling 100 individual stories of those suffering in a powerful three minute film.
Belgium's King Philippe holds Queen Mathilde' hand as they navigate ancient Greek ruins
Belgium's King Philippe and Queen Mathilde were pictured holding hands on Tuesday during the second day of their three-day visit to Greece.The day was spent focussing on the archaeological collaborations between the two nations, with a visit to the Temple of Poseidon in Sounio. For the outing Queen Mathilde, 49, showed looked elegant in a smart blue and white belted dress and a large woven hat as she aimed to keep the Greek sun at bay.
Steve Burton, Former ‘General Hospital’ Star Who Got Canned Over Vaccine Policy, Joining ‘Beyond Salem’
Steve Burton has found a new home in Salem, at least temporarily: the former General Hospital star who left the ABC soap in 2021 after failing to adhere to its vaccine policy is joining the second installment of Beyond Salem, Peacock’s Days of Our Lives spinoff.
Hong Kong actor Kenneth Tsang dies at 87 in quarantine hotel
BEIJING -- Veteran Hong Kong actor Kenneth Tsang has died at age 86 while in a COVID-19 quarantine hotel in the southern Chinese city, local media reported.Tsang was best known internationally for his action roles in the 2002 James Bond film “Die Another Day,” John Woo’s “The Killer” in 1989, “Rush Hour 2” in 2001 starring Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker, and 1998′s “The Replacement Killers” alongside Chow Yun-Fat and Mira Sorvino.Tsang had been undergoing seven days of quarantine after returning from Singapore on Monday and was found collapsed on the floor of his hotel room by staff on Wednesday, according to the South China Morning Post newspaper and other media.No cause of death was given and the paper said he had tested negative for the virus and had no underlying medical conditions.In all, Tsang had some 237 acting credits, mainly in Hong Kong film and television productions, and especially in detective and martial arts movies, according to his IMDb page.Born in Shanghai on Sept. 2, 1935, Tsang began acting after obtaining an architecture degree at the University of California, Berkeley, making his debut in 1955.
Kenneth Tsang, Hong Kong film veteran who acted in ‘Rush Hour 2’ and ‘Die Another Day’, has died
Rush Hour 2 and Die Another Day, has died at the age of 86.Tsang was reportedly found unconscious in a quarantine hotel in Hong Kong’s Tsim Sha Tsui district on Wednesday (April 27) after returning from a trip to Singapore. Tsang was later pronounced dead at the scene.According to the South China Morning Post, Tsang took a COVID-19 rapid antigen test on Tuesday and tested negative.
Kenneth Tsang Dies: Golden Age Hong Kong Film Actor Who Later Entered Hollywood Was 87
Kenneth Tsang, who made his mark in Hong Kong’s golden age of film before coming to the US and scoring roles in several prominent movies, died at age 87 today. He was found after quarantining in a Hong Kong hotel after entering China from Singapore, per that country’s Covid-19 protocols.
Kenneth Tsang, Hong Kong Actor and Kung Fu Pioneer, Dies at 86
Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefKenneth Tsang, a veteran Hong Kong actor who starred in pioneering martial arts movies, has died. He was 86.Tsang (aka Tsang Kong) was staying in the Kowloon Hotel on Nathan Road, a venue used for passenger quarantine after overseas travel, and was found dead in the room on Wednesday. No immediate cause of death has been given by Hong Kong authorities.
Hong Kong Protest Documentary ‘Blue Island’ Picked up for North America Ahead of HotDocs Debut
Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefNew York-headquartered documentary distributor Icarus Films has picked up all North American rights to Hong Kong protest film “Blue Island.” The film plays this week at the HotDocs Documentary Festival in Toronto, Canada.Directed by Chan Tze Woon (“Yellowing”), the film confronts the large-scale protests in Hong Kong, describing events through a mix of documentary footage and filmed reenactments. The distributor has not yet elaborated release plans, but says that it is taking booking requests from museums, arts organizations, film festivals and theaters across North America.“A new wave of young people took back the streets, as one generation after another has done throughout Hong Kong’s history.
Stephen King’s Microwave Salmon Recipe Terrifies The Internet: ‘This Is A Horror Movie’ Says Chef José Andrés
Stephen King has long been known by the sobriquet as “the master of horror,” but who knew that applied to not just his scary novels, but also to his cooking?
Hong Kong Film Festival Sets Comeback in Summer, After COVID Delay
Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefThe Hong Kong International Film Festival will shift to new dates in August, having been postponed earlier this year due to the COVID pandemic.The 46th edition of the festival will take place Aug. 15-31, 2022, at multiple venues across the territory. Like last year’s HKIFF45, the hybrid festival will feature in-person and online screenings and events.The annual spin-off event, Cine Fan Summer International Film Festival, which usually takes place around the same time in August, will be shelved and likely return in 2023.The main HKIFF was scheduled to have started on March 31.
China TV Producer Linmon Media Seeks Hong Kong IPO
Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefChinese TV producer Linmon Media has filed an application for an initial public offering in Hong Kong. It is the third time that the eight-year-old company has sought a stock market flotation.The heavily-redacted draft prospectus, sponsored by Morgan Stanley and CICC, does not reveal how much fresh capital the company aims to raise, nor the company’s anticipated valuation.
Canadian Actress Is ‘Truly Sorry’ After Darkening Skin For Hong Kong Drama ‘Barrack O’Karma 1968’
Canadian actress Franchesca Wong came under fire for her role in the Hong Kong series “Barrack O’Karma 1968”.