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Veteran Malaysian actress Ieda Moin has publicly criticized the entertainment industry's inadequate compensation, revealing that established performers with decades of experience receive offers as low as RM500, forcing many to fund their own wardrobe costs.
Former Korean actress Kim Se-in has rebuilt her life far from the spotlight, working warehouse and food delivery jobs while caring for 15 rescued animals and supporting her family through severe health crises.
Cha Ga-won, a real estate developer, rapidly assembled a K-pop entertainment empire through acquisitions but faced collapse within months as major artists departed amid scandal and financial disputes.
A US federal judge has ordered Paramount Skydance to halt its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery through August 3, backing state prosecutors' concerns that the merger would harm competition in film and television distribution.
Twelve US states are suing to block the proposed merger between Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery, arguing the deal would reduce competition in film distribution and cable television, ultimately harming cinema operators and consumers through higher prices and fewer industry choices.
A coalition of 12 US states led by California has filed a federal lawsuit to block Paramount's proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, arguing the deal would create an entertainment giant capable of raising consumer prices.
Datuk Yusof Haslam has axed an actress from the Gerak Khas 2.0 drama series following her arrest and positive drug test. With filming nearly complete, all remaining scenes featuring the actress have been removed.
An actress known for police drama roles was arrested in a drug raid at an unlicensed entertainment outlet in Kuala Lumpur, but has since been released on police bail pending further investigation.
Hong Kong actor Vinci Wong, 55, is rebuilding his life in Canada following a bankruptcy declaration last year tied to an unpaid HK$2.8 million loan. The former TVB star is reconnecting with entertainment industry contacts abroad.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has publicly celebrated the 87th birthday of Datuk Rahim Razali, a cornerstone of Malaysian cinema whose prolific career spans decades of significant cultural contribution.
Police arrested an actress featured in a well-known police drama alongside 13 others during a drug enforcement operation at an unlicensed entertainment venue in Kuala Lumpur early this morning.