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Jonathan Bailey cemented his status as one of Hollywood’s most in-demand stars, but he’s taking a break from acting to focus on charity work. After stealing hearts in Bridgerton, he brought charm and charisma to the role of Fiyero in Wicked, the musical film adaptation starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.

Not stopping there, Bailey roared into blockbuster territory with a major role in Jurassic World: Rebirth, where he starred opposite Scarlett Johansson and Mahershala Ali. At the London premiere on June 17, 2025, Bailey and Johansson shared a friendly kiss on the red carpet — a lighthearted moment that quickly made headlines.

Named People’s Sexiest Man Alive for 2025, Bailey continues to balance stardom with purpose, recently announcing a short break from acting to focus on charitable work and LGBTQ+ advocacy. From Regency-era romance to magical mayhem and dinosaur showdowns, here’s everything you need to know about the actor taking Hollywood by storm.

Jonathan is known for his role in Bridgerton

Bailey made a lasting impression as Anthony Bridgerton, the eldest sibling of the Bridgerton family. While he appeared in season 1, it was season 2 that truly launched him into the spotlight, centering on Anthony’s slow-burn romance with Kate Sharma, played by Simone Ashley. The season was based on Julia Quinn’s novel The Viscount Who Loved Me and became a major hit for Netflix. Jonathan returned for season 3, continuing Anthony’s storyline as the Bridgerton universe expands.

Jonathan is open about his sexuality

The actor came out to his loved ones in his early 20s, but he has been candid about the pressures he faced as a gay actor navigating the entertainment industry. In an interview with GQ, he recalled being advised by a fellow actor to stay closeted if he wanted to succeed, warning him that being openly gay could cost him roles. “All it takes is for one of those people in that position of power to say that, and it ripples through,” he said.

​Eventually, Jonathan chose authenticity over fear. “I reached a point where I thought, F**k this, I’d much prefer to hold my boyfriend’s hand in public or be able to put my own face picture on Tinder and not be so concerned about that than getting a part,” he explained.

While he tends to keep his romantic life private, Jonathan has referenced having a boyfriend in past interviews.

Jonathan is a prominent theater actor

Jonathan has been working in the London theater scene since 1995. He starred in the 2018 West End revival of Company and won the 2019 Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical. Jonathan recently starred in the London play Cock.

Jonathan is from England

Jonathan was born in the Oxfordshire village of Benson in England. He eventually went on to attend the Open University. His first onscreen role was in the 1997 British TV series Bramwell.

Jonathan originally auditioned for a different Bridgerton part

Jonathan initially tried out for the Duke of Hastings role, which eventually went to Regé-Jean Page. However, the casting team proposed the idea of Jonathan playing Anthony, and the rest is history. “It wasn’t until I was talking to the production company and Chris Van Dusen, the showrunner, and at the end of the meeting we’d spoken about family, and men in society, and women in society, and our own personal experiences,” Jonathan told reporters. “And they said, ‘Have you thought about Anthony? We’re gonna send you some scripts to read because we think you might be an Anthony.’”

Once a model, always a model — and Sheila Sim just proved it.

The 41-year-old former top model-turned-actress found herself scouted at the star-studded Chanel Cruise 2025/26 show at Raffles Hotel. Yes, even she can’t believe it.

“Being scouted by a model agency (!!)” was just one of the many highlights she listed on Instagram, alongside rubbing shoulders with British actress Tilda Swinton, Chinese supermodel Liu Wen, and Taiwanese actress Tiffany Ann Hsu, and soaking up one of the most glamorous nights Singapore’s seen in years.

Some of our own stars like Stefanie Sun, Zoe Tay and JJ Lin were also in attendance.

When reporters caught up with Sheila two days later, she was still in disbelief.

Before the show began, Sheila was having her picture taken when a group seated in front of her started turning around to look and smile at her.

“I felt a bit paiseh! Then after the photo, they asked, ‘Are you a model?’ And I said, ‘I was, but now I’m an actress,’” she recounted.

Turns out, one of them is the managing director from, according to Sheila, "one of Paris’ top modelling agencies".

“They said it’s very obvious and that I have elegance and aura. Then they asked if I’m still modelling, and I said, ‘I’m too old for that.’ They said, ‘That’s nonsense, you’re never too old!’ and handed me a name card.”

That unexpected moment, she said, “completely boosted [her] confidence”.

“It was such a nice surprise. I really felt validated. I’ve been out of modelling for so long, and after becoming a mum, fashion has not been my priority. So it was just a nice reminder that I’ve still got it!” she said.

Sheila’s no stranger to being spotted. She was first discovered at 16 while attending the wedding of her aunt Ivy Chng, one of Singapore’s top models in the ’80s.

Later, she was talent scouted by former model Celia Teh, then a manager at a modelling agency, along Orchard Road, kickstarting a career that would see Sheila modelling across Hong Kong, Tokyo, Milan and Paris throughout the 2000s.

After more than a decade on international runways, Sheila transitioned to acting in 2013. In 2016, she started modelling agency Nu Models with Singapore Idol alum Olinda Cho. It shut in 2020 during the pandemic.

Sheila, who shares daughters, Layla, five, and Skyla, two, with her husband Deon Woo, 45, said the support she got at home made the night even more special. Deon, who's in the finance industry, is currently between jobs.

She laughed as she recalled her conversation with Deon, “I said ‘Let's just say they want me to be stationed there for two months, would you be okay?’ and he said, ‘Go, you should do it.’ And that he would take care of the kids.”

“It was such a pleasant moment — the whole thing, from the scouting to the support from Deon.”

The encounter also brought back memories of a missed opportunity from her 20s. At the peak of her career, Sheila was introduced to a top agency from New York but never followed up as she was in a relationship then and did not want to relocate.

“Sometimes I wonder how different life would’ve been if I’d gone to New York. But now, maybe the universe is giving me another opportunity,” she said.

Still, she’s not reading too much into it. “I’ve emailed [the Paris agency], but I have no expectations. I’m open, but I’m taking it lightly. Even if nothing happens, that moment already meant a lot.”

The surprise scouting came after a few challenging years. Sheila stepped away from the spotlight for three years to focus on motherhood and her comeback wasn’t smooth.

She was out of the fashion scene and acting jobs were slow. She admitted she felt “very insecure” and “demoralised”. Then came Emerald Hill.

The Mediacorp blockbuster marked her first proper return to acting.

“It was really pivotal for me,” she said. “It helped me change my perspective on how I can balance motherhood and work. My husband and kids handled it very well — we adjusted very well. That gave me confidence to want to pursue more, which is why I’m a bit ambitious now.”

These days, Sheila’s balancing her acting career with studying psychotherapy and counselling and she’s loving every bit of it.

“There are a lot of things I want to do, but I feel like my life at 40 has just restarted all over again,” she said.

“I can’t even tell you how excited I am with all the new goals and visions I want to achieve. Things keep progressing and it keeps getting better. I’m just so appreciative of it.”

The King of Pop’s story is coming to life on the big screen — and it’s staying in the family. Jaafar Jackson, the 29-year-old nephew of Michael Jackson, is set to portray his legendary uncle in the upcoming biopic Michael, directed by Antoine Fuqua and produced by Graham King, the Oscar-winning producer behind Bohemian Rhapsody and The Departed.

Production on the film began earlier this year, with a worldwide theatrical release scheduled for April 24, 2026. Early photos from the set show Jaafar’s striking resemblance to his uncle, capturing the energy and charisma that defined Michael’s career.

So, who is Jaafar Jackson? Here’s what you need to know about Jaafar below.

1. Jaafar will play Michael Jackson in a new biopic.

Antoine Fuqua confirmed Jaafar’s casting on January 30, 2023 He posted a behind-the-scenes photo of Jaafar in rehearsals for the Michael Jackson biopic. “Proud to announce @jaafarjackson as Michael — the motion picture event that explores the journey of the man who became the King of Pop. Coming soon,” Antoine wrote on Instagram.

Jaafar shared the same photo on his Instagram and wrote, “I’m humbled and honored to bring my Uncle Michael’s story to life. To all the fans all over the world, I’ll see you soon.”

Michael’s estate has given the rights to his musical catalog. The upcoming biopic will “not shy away from the controversies of Jackson’s life, the pedophile accusations that haunted his latest years up to his death in 2009 at age 50, from cardiac arrest caused by a cocktail of sedatives,” according to Deadline.

2. Jaafar is Jermaine Jackson’s son.

Jaafar is one of Jermaine’s 7 kids. Jaafar was born in 1996 to Jermaine, Michael’s older brother, and Alejandra Genevieve Oaziaza. Alejandra notably dated Jermaine’s younger brother, Randy, and also had two kids with him. Jermaine and Alejandra were married from 1995 to 2003.

3. Jaafar can sing and dance like his uncle.

Back in 2019, Jaafar released the music video for his song “Got Me Singing.” He proves that the Jackson family’s talents are still running in the family. Jaafar shows off his vocals and dancing skills in the music video. He started his music career at 12 years old and can play the piano, according to his IMDb profile.

4. The biopic will mark Jaafar’s acting debut.

Jaafar has appeared as himself in a number of family-oriented projects, including The Jacksons: Next Generation and Tito Jackson’s music video in 2021. Playing his uncle in the biopic will be his first onscreen role.

5. Jaafar initially wanted to be a professional golfer.

Before he started his music career, Jaafar had aspirations of being a professional golfer. However, after being surrounded by his talented family, he soon followed in his family’s footsteps and became an entertainer.

Celebrities sometimes drop the most hilarious bombshells on variety shows. If you've watched the recent episode of MangoTV's Workplace Newcomers: Season of Traditional Chinese Medicine, you'd know what we're talking about.

In a clip of the Chinese reality show that has since gone viral, Korean-American actor Li Cheng Xuan (also known as Lee Seung Hyun) got pretty candid with a TCM physician about his, um, personal needs.

"Which body system controls sexual activity?" the 41-year-old Call Me By Fire star candidly asked.

The answer? The kidney. The actor then clearly had a follow-up question but was seemingly embarrassed to ask.

He only boldly asked his question after the physician encouraged him that "there's nothing to be shy about in a medical discussion".

"If your [sex drive] is very strong, how do you reduce it?" Cheng Xuan finally asked.

Cheng Xuan married Chinese actress Stephy Qi in 2014 and they have two kids — a 10-year-old daughter, Lucky, and a three-year-old son, Seven.

Netizens were tickled by how earnest he looked while trying to get an answer, and many teased the actor for "treating the physician like he's family" with such a personal inquiry.

It begs the question: Just how badly does Cheng Xuan need to know the answer? Or was he just, you know, asking for a friend?

In case you're wondering, the TCM physician's answer to his query was to "replenish the body’s yin energy" by eating things like sea cucumber, or a herb called Dendrobium.

Netizens did not hesitate to interrogate Stephy about her husband's questions during her recent Douyin live stream.

One even openly asked in the comments: "Has Brother [Cheng] Xuan seen a doctor yet?"

The ever-so-frank actress also did not shy away.

"Yes, he did, he did," the 41-year-old said nonchalantly, only for Cheng Xuan to interject: "I did not see [a doctor]."

Though the couple did not confirm at the end if Cheng Xuan did see a doctor or not, Stephy went on to defend her husband for his shocking libido-centric question.

"The thing about couples having sex, I think it is something [people] should be talking about. Everyone avoids discussing this topic, I don't know why," she said.

"I think it's a very healthy question that can be explored openly. I don't understand why nobody dares to voice and touch on this subject matter."

We're not surprised by how comfortable Stephy is with chatting about sex, especially since this isn't the first time the couple has brought it up on a variety show.

Previously on Chinese reality series Viva La Romance 2025, Stephy also revealed that she "dresses very conservatively at home" to keep her husband at bay.

"I’m afraid he might get some bad ideas," she quipped at that time.

She once also divulged on her blog that Seven was conceived because her husband couldn’t resist himself on the last day of her period.

The actress even used that story to remind all women that there’s really no such thing as a completely “safe period".

But come on, it's the 21st century, is sex even still a taboo topic?

Getting trapped in a walk-in wardrobe was the least unfortunate thing that happened to Mediacorp actor Elvin Ng while filming Pedal On For Hope.

Pedal On For Hope is a series where 11 celebs, including Chen Hanwei, Felicia Chin, and Andie Chen, embark on a 5,000km relay cycling journey from Kunming, Yunnan, to Singapore, to raise S$50K for the Singapore Cerebral Palsy Alliance.

The 44-year-old tells reporters that he received the devastating news that his younger cousin had suddenly passed away the night before his morning flight to Cambodia, where he was due to take over from local actor Shane Pow, who had just cycled 545km through the forests of Cambodia.

“I couldn't go to the wake or send my cousin off as my work schedule was fixed for this trip, and it was a large production involving many personnel. My family and relatives understood and would want me to carry on with my work,” he tells us.

“My cousin's mum did a video call with me at his wake and showed me his face while he was lying in the coffin peacefully,” Elvin adds.

This is the second time this year that he has lost family members.

Elvin’s aunt, the younger sister of his mum, had died just a week earlier after a short three-month battle with cancer.

Despite the emotional weight, he masked it well in the episode.

“I didn't keep thinking about it and kept it somewhere quiet inside my heart and was looking forward to what was in store for me during the trip,” he said.

“It was when the crew bid farewell that I went on the boat and was asked about my feelings during the casual interview on the boat, that everything came to me about my aunt's and cousin's passing away and that I missed them,” he shares.

Elvin describes the cycling journey as a form of emotional reset even though it was still a work trip.

“Now that I was all alone out there somewhere and was totally at peace and in tune with how I was feeling,” he says.

When we ask if he ever had to steel himself while filming, Elvin says there was no need to as the experience didn’t feel like work.

“When the cameras stopped filming, I was still on a journey with myself and the team. I was just totally at ease with myself and enjoying the experiences and encounters come what may, and totally in tune and happy with whatever emotions I might be feeling at any point during the trip,” he shares.

Well, apparently that zen did not last and The Spirit Hunter actor’s leg of the relay was hit with chaos due to the Cambodia-Thailand military conflict shutting down a border crossing.

“I was totally in shock,” Elvin says. “It never occurred to me that a crossing could be closed. I thought it worked like our Causeway between Singapore and Malaysia. Is the whole relay cycling trip going to get stuck here at [this point], because the route has to be continuous and linked right?"

The team was forced to detour back to Siem Reap, then fly to Bangkok to continue the ride.

However, there were more unexpected incidents to come.

While cycling, Elvin nearly met with a car accident after almost being sandwiched between two vehicles in Bangkok traffic when one swerved without signaling.

“I had to do an emergency brake if not I'd be squashed between 2 cars,” he shares with us.

There was a sense of déjà vu as Elvin says the incident triggered memories of a car accident that he was involved in 20 years ago - his car had flipped but Elvin fortunately was unharmed.

The near-accident in Bangkok was almost the straw the broke the camel's back.

“The car accident was the one time that made me go, "No, I'm not cycling anymore,” and I had to stop and take a break. Emotionally and mentally, it suddenly jerked me awake, and I suddenly felt really tired at that point,” he shares.

Thankfully, Elvin persevered, and he finally made it to the finishing line, where he passed the baton on to fellow Mediacorp actor Darren Lim for the next leg of the journey.

Almost two years after his shocking split from former actress Cindy Au, veteran TVB actor Roger Kwok, 61, is finally ready to talk about it.

In a recent interview, Roger spoke candidly for the first time about the reasons behind the breakdown of their 18-year marriage.

​The couple, who tied the knot in 2006 after seven years of dating, are parents to two teenagers — Brad, 17, and Blair, 14. They announced their divorce in May last year, though Roger revealed they had already been living apart for two years prior.

Looking back, Roger admitted that he was extremely accommodating and compliant when their relationship first began.

He said he gave in to her in everything but after six months, she "revealed her true colours" and he began to see her real nature clearly.

Still, Roger was quick to acknowledge his own faults.

He described himself as overly controlling, admitting that he tried to dictate every part of Cindy’s life and expected her to always obey and cooperate with his decisions.

When conflicts arose, he would avoid confrontation and isolate himself, and that made her feel lost and helpless.

The divorce, he said, forced him to re-examine his own behaviour and recognise the areas he needed to change.

Roger also shared that his personality once made him a “terrifying father.”

He was particularly strict with his son Brad, who enrolled at the Royal Academy of Music in the UK last year.

The end of his marriage prompted Roger to reflect on his shortcomings and he now acknowledges that he had been unreasonable toward Brad.

In contrast, he’s learned to take a softer approach with his daughter, Blair.

He recalled fondly that when she was little, she used to fetch his slippers for him. But like most teenagers, she later began to challenge him — something that would have angered him in the past.

When she ticks him off now, he reminds himself: ‘It’s okay. I should try my best to accommodate her.’”

Thanks to this shift in attitude, Blair has grown much closer to her father. Roger expressed deep gratitude for her understanding and support during this difficult period.

Recently, both Roger and Cindy have been the subject of dating rumours.

Cindy was spotted dining with a male friend, while Roger was rumoured to be dating 2023 Miss Hong Kong Hilary Chong, 23 — his on-screen daughter in the TVB drama The Fading Gold.

Roger quickly shut down the speculation, ,likening his relationship with Hilary as "father and daughter".

As for whether he’s ready for a new relationship, Roger said he’s not making any plans. He says he's not make plans for it and he just wants to focus on what he needs to do moving forward.

Euphoria will return for season 3, but filming has been delayed multiple times over the past few years. The cast and crew also grieved the heartbreaking loss of cast member Angus Cloud, who died at the age of 25 in July 2023. Euphoria has become one of HBO’s biggest hits, so it’s no surprise that the show quickly got the green light for season 3. While there was a long wait between the first 2 seasons, season 3 is finally underway, and the cast is expanding.

In November 2023, HBO network chief Casey Bloys revealed new details about season 3.

“Sam [Levinson], Zendaya, and the entire cast and crew of Euphoria have taken season 2 to extraordinary heights, challenging narrative convention and form, while maintaining its heart. We couldn’t be more honored to work with this gifted, wildly talented team or more excited to continue our journey with them into season 3,” Francesca Orsi, Executive Vice President of HBO Programming, said in a statement.

But no one could have summed up the new season of Euphoria better than Sydney Sweeney. In October 2025, the actress didn’t hold back from teasing what fans can expect during an interview with reporters.

“Dildos,” Sydney said. “Hold onto those dildos. It’s Cassie, what do you expect?”

Euphoria Season 3 Premiere Date

HBO has not announced Euphoria’s exact season 3 release date yet.

The show’s production delay mostly came due to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike. When asked about a potential 2024 release date, Zendaya told reporters at the show’s For Your Consideration event in April 2022: “I think that might be true. I honestly don’t know. There [are] some executives that know better than me, you might wanna ask them. I’m gonna be busy for a while.”

In February 2023, reporters revealed in a Maude Apatow profile that season 2 was “not scheduled to begin shooting until the latter half of 2023.” Maude admitted that she doesn’t know “a single thing” about season 3. “We should be getting scripts and hearing about next season soon-ish, but I’m totally in the dark!” she added.

The following year, Nika King — who plays Leslie Bennet, the mother of Zendaya’s character, Rue — shared a TikTok video of herself on stage, revealing that she didn’t know when Euphoria was returning despite being asked by fans.

“Season 3 is coming out … I don’t f–king know,” Nika said to a laughing audience. “Don’t ask me. I don’t know. It’s one of those things. People are like, ‘We need season 3.’ I’m like, ‘Bitch, I need season 3, too!’ I haven’t paid my rent in six months, and Zendaya’s over in Paris at Fashion Week. I’m like, ‘Bitch, come home! I need you. Mama need you.'”

Shortly thereafter, HBO released a statement confirming that production is currently delayed.

“HBO and Sam Levinson remain committed to making an exceptional third season,” the network explained in its statement. “In the interim, we are allowing our in-demand cast to pursue other opportunities.”

Euphoria Season 3 Cast

Zendaya is returning as Rue. The actress reportedly “closed a big re-negotiation” and will earn $1 million per episode in season 2, according to Puck.

Returning cast members for season 3 are Hunter Schafer as Jules, Maude Apatow as Lexi, Sydney as Cassie, Jacob Elordi as Nate, Alexa Demie as Maddy, Storm Reid as Gia, Nika King as Leslie, and Colman Domingo as Ali.

New faces who joined the cast include Trisha Paytas, Bella Podaras, Bill Bodner, Cailyn Rice, Colleen Camp, Danielle Deadwyler, Eli Roth, Gideon Adlon, Hemky Madera, Homer Gere, Jack Topalian, Jessica Blair Herman, Kwame Patterson, Madison Thompson, Matthew Willig, Natasha Lyonne, Rebecca Pidgeon and Sam Trammell.

On August 24, 2022, Barbie Ferreira revealed that she would not be returning for season 3. She confirmed she was leaving the show via her Instagram Stories. Barbie played Kat Hernandez for the first 2 seasons.

“After 4 years of getting to embody the most special and enigmatic character Kat, I’m having to say a very teary-eyed goodbye,” Barbie wrote. “I hope many of you could see yourself in her like I did and that she brought you joy to see her journey into the character she is today. I put all my care and love into her and I hope you guys could feel it. Love you, Katherine Hernandez.”

Barbie posted a picture of a drawing by her co-star Hunter Schafer. The drawing was of her character in Euphoria.

While there was some speculation about Zendaya’s longevity on the show and the possibility that could be killed off, HBO’s Chief Content Officer Casey Bloys set the record straight. “It’s hard to imagine doing [the] show without her, But, again, that would be something [for] her and Sam to discuss,” Casey told reporters. He also added, “She’s going to be in season 3.”

Dominic Fike, who joined the cast in season 2 as Elliot, said on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon that fans should “absolutely” expect to see him again in Euphoria season 3. Dominic is also a musician and has been given the opportunity to decide if (or when) his character will exit the series.

“Sam was always giving me the option to leave. He was like, ‘Whenever you want to go be a musician, dude, you let me know, I’ll kill you [and write you off the show],'” Dominic told reporters.

Season 2 ended with what appeared to be Ashtray’s death during a police shootout. However, Javon “Wanna” Walton isn’t giving up all hope that we could see Ash again someday.

“Well, you see [Fez] get arrested, so I’m sure he is going to be in the back of a cop car. And with Ashtray, we’re not 100 percent if he’s dead, because you saw absolutely no blood, right? And you didn’t see him fall. You did hear the bullet, but you didn’t see him get shot. So, there [are] little things that could potentially bring him back for another season,” Javon told reporters.

Months later in August 2022, Javon seemed to have come to the conclusion that Ash didn’t make it out of the raid alive. “I do think Ash is dead,” Javon admitted to reporters. “As much as I loved Euphoria, I’ve moved on.”

Eric Dane fully believes Cal will be back for season 3. “There’s gonna be redemption,” he told reporters. “I mean, that’s the trajectory he’s on. I can’t imagine Cal’s life from solitary confinement. It’s tough to work Cal into the storyline when he’s behind bars.”

The entire cast was incredibly busy for a while, which is why the show didn’t immediately start filming season 3. As for Zendaya’s beau Tom Holland, a cameo appearance on Euphoria still hasn’t officially happened yet. The Spider-Man: No Way Home star has expressed his wish to appear on the hit teen series at some point. “I have been petitioning for this for a long time, and it has not happened yet and I’m very disappointed. I must have come to visit Euphoria at least 30 times this season,” Tom told IMDb when talking about season 2.

He stressed, “I want to be on Euphoria!” Zendaya responded, “Ok, let me talk to some people.” Many fans believed they spotted Tom in the audience during Lexi’s play in season 2, and Zendaya has remained coy about whether it not it was really Tom. “Could be. Could be true. Can’t confirm or deny. The world may never know,” the actress told reporters.

Angus Cloud’s Death

Angus Cloud passed away suddenly on July 31, 2023, at the young age of 25. His family released a statement announcing his death: “It is with the heaviest heart that we had to say goodbye to an incredible human today. As an artist, a friend, a brother and a son, Angus was special to all of us in so many ways. Last week he buried his father and intensely struggled with this loss. The only comfort we have is knowing Angus is now reunited with his dad, who was his best friend. Angus was open about his battle with mental health and we hope that his passing can be a reminder to others that they are not alone and should not fight this on their own in silence.”

They concluded with, “We hope the world remembers him for his humor, laughter and love for everyone. We ask for privacy at this time as we are still processing this devastating loss.”

Angus was mourned by his Euphoria cast mates, as well as creator Sam Levinson. “There was no one quite like Angus. He was too special, too talented and way too young to leave us so soon. He also struggled, like many of us, with addiction and depression,” he told reporters in a statement. “I hope he knew how many hearts he touched. I loved him. I always will. Rest in peace and God Bless his family.”

HBO released a statement via social media as well: “We are incredibly saddened to learn of the passing of Angus Cloud. He was immensely talented and a beloved part of the HBO and Euphoria family. We extend our deepest condolences to his friends and family during this difficult time.”

Nearly a year before his death, Angus revealed that he was excited to start working on season 3. “I can’t wait to get back to work with everyone,” Angus told reporters at the time. “I feel like it’s been way too long. I just can’t wait to see everyone and working on set again.” At the time, he admitted was “not sure what to expect” when it came to Fezco’s storyline in season 3. He added, “But knowing [Euphoria creator] Sam [Levinson], it will be good.”

How Did Season 2 of ‘Euphoria’ End?

Euphoria season 2 ended in a dramatic fashion, with Lexi’s play reaching its climax. Cassie stormed the stage after getting dumped by Nate and had a full-blown breakdown in front of the audience. Lexi and Cassie’s mom ultimately had to break up the fight between the sisters on stage. Maddy ended up running to the stage to confront Cassie, and Cassie ran out of the auditorium with Maddy chasing after her.

Cassie revealed to Maddy that Nate broke up with her, and Maddy wasn’t the least bit surprised. “Don’t worry, this is just the beginning,” Maddy told Cassie.

While the drama went down at the high school, Nate drove to his father’s construction site to settle the score once and for all. Nate admitted that he found Cal’s stash of sex tapes when he was only 11, and the footage he saw caused irreparable damage. Cal apologized for what he put Nate through, but his apology fell on deaf ears.

Nate was determined to get his revenge and pulled out a flash drive that was full of Cal’s sexual encounters over the years. Nate watched as his father was arrested by the police.

A flashback revealed that Rue went to visit Elliot days before the play. She admitted that he saved her life. Elliot played a song for Rue and asked if they could be friends again. Rue brought up the fact that Elliot told her they were bad for each other, and Elliot didn’t disagree with that.

After Lexi’s play was over, Jules told Rue that she loved her and missed her. Rue said nothing but gave Jules a kiss on the forehead. Rue’s voiceover revealed that she was able to stay sober through the end of the school year.

As for Fezco, he tried with all his might to make it to Lexi’s play, but it just wasn’t meant to be. Faye was able to clue Fezco in on Custer working with the police just as he was about to leave. Ashtray went off script and stabbed Custer in the neck. Fezco realized that the police were going to be there any minute, so he put his fingerprints on the knife to make it look like he killed Custer.

Ashtray refused to let Fezco take the blame for Custer and Mouse’s death, so he locked himself in the bathroom with guns. The police broke down Fez’s door and began shooting. Fezco got shot and begged Ashtray to surrender. The police broke down the bathroom door and found Ashtray seemingly unconscious on the floor. Ashtray then popped up and killed the officer.

After that, the camera went to Fezco’s face, and a single gunshot was heard off-camera. Fezco and Faye were arrested, with Fezco’s unopened letter to Lexi lying on the floor.

What Will Happen in Season 3?
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Seasons 1 and 2 both consisted of 8 episodes. The third season is expected to have 8 episodes as well, but HBO has not confirmed the official number as of yet. Plot details for Euphoria season 3 are being kept under wraps, but you can expect a continuation of the storylines from the end of season 2.

For Zendaya’s Elle September 2023 cover story, Sam revealed that he is envisioning season 3 as a “film noir.” Through Rue, the showrunner plans to “explore what it means to be an individual with principles in a corrupt world.”

The show will likely address Angus’ absence. Since Fezco was arrested at the end of season 2, he could be in prison offscreen. Prior to his death, Angus still had hope for his character. “Everyone can change, you know? He’s just a survivor. He’s going to figure out how to make the best of situations,” the actor told The Hollywood Reporter. He also noted that Fez is “going to have some time to sit and think” about what happened to Ashtray, hinting at Fez’s future possibly behind bars.

Cassie showed a whole new side of herself when she had a meltdown over Lexi’s play. Her on-again, off-again relationship with Nate is far from over, and Sydney wants to explore more of “evil” Cassie in the future. “There was a bit of Cassie that I got to play with when she started saying that she’s crazier than Maddy in a scene with Nate. And she kind of got a little more evil and dark and serious, and not so frantic. I would love to play with more of that streak within herself,” Sydney told reporters.

Maddy and Cassie’s longtime friendship was destroyed after Maddy found out Cassie was hooking up with Nate behind her back. “We obviously end with Maddy and Cassie’s gorgeous friendship shattered. So, that leaves one to question whether or not they will reconnect, [if the] female friendship will thrive or if they will just never talk to each other again,” Alexa told reporters.

Alexa also weighed in on Maddy’s personal journey in season 3. “Maddy is extremely internal and reflecting on a lot of what has gone down between the two people she cared about and thought cared about her,” she said. “I think she’s figuring out where to go next and finding more independence.”

​As for Jacob, he’s expecting Sam Levinson to completely shock him with Nate’s turn in season 3. “Given the change in the second season, I’d imagine [season 3] would just be a complete shock again,” he revealed to reporters. “It could just be like a completely new show again.” Could Nate and Jules become friends — for real this time — after he gave her the tape of her sexual encounter with Cal? Anything is possible, really.

After a gut-wrenching season for Rue, Zendaya believes there’s “hope” for Rue in season 3. “We carried her all the way to hopefully what is rock bottom and a dark moment, and hopefully by the end leave with a sense of happiness and joy that there is hope for her in the end,” she told reporters.

Colman revealed that Ali will likely get some backstory in the third season. “I’ve had some small conversations with Sam [Levinson], and I know that he’s going to take some big swings because he’s that kind of an artist. The moment you’re comfortable with the show, he’s got to pull the rug out from under you just a little bit,” he told reporters. “I think he really wants to unpack Ali. Show some backstory.” This post will be updated as more Euphoria season 3 details become available.

After years of singing about love, Taiwanese-Canadian artiste Ariel Tsai is now living her own fairytale.

The pharmacist-turned-singer-songwriter recently tied the knot with her Singaporean husband, Justus — not once, but three times — in a series of heartfelt celebrations across two countries.

Ariel, 30, shared wedding photos and videos from the festivities on social media, writing: “We got married (again) in Singapore!”

Wedding no. 1 for the couple, who met at a Taipei gym in 2022, took place in a chapel in Vancouver in September.

A month later, they exchanged vows again in a ceremony and banquet at the Hilton Singapore Orchard.

“Since my husband’s Singaporean, we held another ceremony and banquet here after our Vancouver one — feels like we got married three times. But every moment was uniquely special and filled with so much love,” she said.

Ariel also shared her husband’s touching vows, thanking him for showing his love through actions and “for learning more Chinese just to understand [her] songs”.

Born in Taiwan, Ariel moved to Vancouver with her family in her tweens. She began composing in sixth grade and wrote her first original song, “Every Time I Think Of You,” at age 14.

She later studied pharmacy at the University of British Columbia (UBC) and earned her pharmacist license before deciding to follow her heart and return to Taiwan to pursue a career in music.

It's been nine years since Christy Chung, 55, married her husband, Chinese actor Shawn Zhang, 43. But their marriage - and the age gap - continues to fascinate many.

The couple, who first met on the Chinese reality dating show Perhaps Love, and have since proven that their bond is stronger than ever, despite their 12-year age gap and the constant scrutiny on their marriage.

​This is Christy’s third marriage. She was previously married to British businessman Glen Ross in 1998, with whom she has daughter, Yasmine Ross, 27. She later married music producer Jon Yen in 2003, and they share Jaden Chloe, 17, and Cayla Jane, 15.

In iQIYI Super Show series Our Love Song, Christy spoke candidly about Shawn's relationship with her parents and daughters. 

The 90s’ bombshell recalled how Shawn stepped up when Jade tore her ligament during volleyball training earlier this year and needed surgery.

“Isn’t it a given?” Shawn interjected matter-of-factly, before Christy added that he was also there for many of their milestones, such as riding a bike, to even helping to braid their hair when they went skiing.

Christy shared that her daughters were so touched that they once said: “Wow, even my biological father is not like that. He is even better than my own dad”.

But it hasn’t always been smooth sailing.

​Christy looked back to 2019, when both of them took part in a variety show which she says led to a decline in their popularity.

“Some of the comments weren’t positive, which made me a little depressed,” she admitted.

Shawn agreed that the aftermath hit them hard.

“We used to work a lot together, then suddenly it all stopped. Then some people will offer me movie roles, but always as a scumbag,” he recalled.

The couple also had to deal with malicious rumours throughout the years.

There was talk that he only had 50K yuan (S$9.1K) to marry Christy, and even more absurd speculation that if their nanny ever got pregnant “it must be Shawn’s”.

Christy wasn’t spared either. She was labelled as lustful and mocked as an “old cow that only eats young grass”, a crude way to describe an older woman dating a younger man.

“The grass is very tasty,” Christy cheekily retorted.

Despite the gossip, Shawn says he’s thankful for the lessons learnt during those hard times.

“It made me mentally strong. In the past, I went through a painful process that taught me the world isn’t how I thought it was,” he said.

"Now, I've learnt we shouldn’t take on other people’s karma. If I can’t get growth from what I want, I will just let it go.

“That includes my family, my children, and all my friends. They give me positive energy. What matters most is the people around you.”

Chinese actor Yu Menglong passed away after a fatal fall on September 11. Although his death was officially ruled an accident, conspiracy theories continue to circulate online, with many believing he was killed.

New rumours surrounding another celebrity suffering a similar fate have emerged. People are now claiming that Chinese actress Chen Duling, 32, has suffered the same fate as the late actor, and that she was killed and replaced by a "fake person", or an imposter, if you will.

The rumours first started going viral on Chinese site Bilibli, with netizens sharing recorded clips of Duling's birthday livestream.

They analysed the video frame by frame, and claimed the "fake" was wearing a silicone mask, and that her facial features and hands looked different. Some also said faint crying sounds were heard during the stream.

These crumbs of "evidence" supposedly proved that the real Chen Duling had been "captured and replaced".

The chatter rapidly spread to Weibo and other Chinese social media sites, with netizens making even more comparison videos between "the real Chen Duling" and her "imposter". Those who trust in the rumours have urged others to report the matter to the police.

However, a larger group of netizens have dismissed the claims as baseless. They labelled them "cult-like rumours", "conspiracy theories", with a number even condemning others for spreading "nonsense".

Many argued that the differences in Duling's appearance or demeanor were due to her adapting to different acting roles, not because she had been "replaced". She was simply doing her job as an actress, they said.

"It's scary to live in a society with people who actually believe this," wrote one commenter.

Well, considering how Yu Menglong's case had (unofficially) unfolded, can we really blame these netizens for being extra paranoid?