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NFL star Travis Kelce, the newlywed husband of Taylor Swift, has purchased a US$5.35 million mansion in Ohio. Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift Kelce likely bought the mansion in March, ahead of his wedding, according to The Wall Street Journal. Situated on more than 21,000 square feet along Lake Erie in the affluent village of Bratenahl, Ohio, the estate seamlessly blends historic elegance with modern design. The 1895 residence boasts 8 bedrooms and 11 bathrooms, according to TM

Newly crowned Miss Korea 2026 Woo Seo Yoon has become the subject of online speculation over whether she underwent cosmetic procedures, reviving debate over beauty standards and judging criteria in modern pageants. Woo Seo Yoon at the pageant finale Woo beat 25 other finalists at the national final in Seoul to win the title, according to Sports Chosun. She appeared surprised when her name was announced and said she had not expected to win. "I didn't expect it at all, so I cou

Taiwanese superstar Jay Chou has bought two houses for US$15.1 million, and registered them in his wife Kun Ling’s name. He paid entirely in cash without obtaining a bank mortgage, according to Money UDN. Jay Chou at his wife’s birthday The two properties, spanning a total of 990 square meters, are in a residential area in Taipei and have scenic views and premium amenities. Sources said the singer had been planning the purchase since last year, finalizing the transaction just

Chinese actor Ding Yuxi has gifted a fan a gold necklace reportedly worth more than US$4,850 as a “dowry” after her boyfriend proposed to her during his concert. Chinese actor Ding Yuxi at a Lao Feng Xiang jewelry event on Aug. 17, 2026 The fan, known online as King Jiujinjin, shared a video on Douyin showing her boyfriend proposing with a gold ring during Ding’s performance of "Dissipating Dialogue" at a concert in Chengdu, according to AsiaOne. Ding later attended an event

South Korean actor Kim Soo Hyun is set to make his first official public appearance in his home country in roughly a year and a half when he attends The Fact Music Awards 2026 as a presenter on Sept. 19. South Korean actor Kim Soo Hyun Organized by South Korean media outlet The Fact, this year’s ceremony will take place at Busan Asiad Main Stadium, following editions held in Osaka, Japan, in 2024 and Macau, China, in 2025. The awards ceremony follows several recent overseas a

Pop icon Madonna celebrated her 68th birthday in Greece with five of her children and boyfriend Akeem Morris, who is 38 years younger than her. Madonna with her boyfriend Akeem Morris during a recent trip to Greece The singer marked her Aug. 16 birthday by sharing photos and videos from a getaway on the Greek island of Corfu, including yacht trips and time with family and friends. Morris also posted pictures with Madonna, prompting enthusiastic reactions from fans, People rep

Australia’s recorded music industry will bar tracks wholly generated by artificial intelligence from official charts as burgeoning generative technologies threaten artists’ livelihoods, a representative said on Tuesday. AI-generated images depicting music production The crackdown comes as a variation of Madonna’s pop hit "Like a Prayer" created by an Australian producer using AI-generated vocals and drums has spent 16 weeks in the Australian top 20, stoking debate about gener

Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi reportedly made 305 million yuan (US$45.2 million) after selling part of her stake in a children's skincare company she co-founded. Actress Zhang Ziyi, 47 According to National Business Daily, Zhang, 47, was among the founders of Shanghai Yiye, the company behind children's skincare brand Newpage, which was established in 2022. In addition to investing in the business, she also became its brand ambassador, lending her celebrity profile to the compan