Elma Aksalic is a freelance entertainment reporter for The Epoch Times and an experienced TV news anchor and journalist covering original content for Newsmax magazine.
For children across the globe, one of the many joys of the Holiday season is anticipating the arrival of Santa Claus and his journey to deliver gifts waiting under the tree on Christmas morning. With over 2 billion homes around the world and only so much time to complete the task, the “North American Aerospace […]
Kidnapped American YouTuber Elliot Onil Eastman is feared dead, as Philippine authorities investigate reports of a shooting in the country’s south in October. On Dec. 5, police said the 26-year-old, originally from Vermont, was shot twice with an M16 rifle while attempting to fight off four abductors. Regional police spokesperson Lt. Col. Ramoncelio Sawan said investigators […]
Wayne Northrop, best known for his roles in soap operas “Dynasty” and “Days of Our Lives,” has died at 77 years old. The actor died on Nov. 29 at the assisted living Motion Picture and Television Woodland Hills Home in Los Angeles, California, his publicist Cynthia Snyder told The Epoch Times. In a follow-up statement, […]
Thanksgiving preparations are in full swing in the Big Apple, ahead of the 98th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Fan favorite balloons and floats will appear on Nov. 28 in Manhattan, including 13 new faces unveiled earlier this month. This year’s parade will feature 34 floats, and of those making their return is Tom Turkey, 1-2-3 Sesame Street, […]
Actress Teri Garr, best known for her roles in “Young Frankenstein” and “Tootsie,” has died at the age of 79. She died on Oct. 29 in Los Angeles “surrounded by family and friends,” following a lengthy battle with multiple sclerosis, according to her publicist, Heidi Schaeffer. Garr battled a number of different health issues over […]
Grateful Dead bassist and founding member, Phil Lesh, has died at the age of 84. News of his death was announced through his official Instagram page, confirming Lesh passed away peacefully on Oct. 25 surrounded by family and “full of love.” “Phil brought immense joy to everyone around him and leaves behind a legacy of […]
John Amos, best known for his starring roles in “Good Times” and “Roots,” has died at the age of 84. Amos died on Aug. 21 in Los Angeles of natural causes, his publicist, Belinda Foster, confirmed on Oct. 1. In a statement to the Hollywood Reporter, his son, Kelly Christopher Amos (K.C.), expressed his “heartfelt […]
Groundbreaking country music singer-songwriter and actor Kris Kristofferson has died at 88-years-old. His family confirmed news of his passing in a statement, saying Kristofferson died Sept. 29 at his home in Maui, Hawaii, surrounded by loved ones and requested privacy during this time. “It is with a heavy heart that we share the news our […]
Actress Demi Moore is giving fans an update on her ex-husband Bruce Willis’ health amid his battle with frontotemporal dementia (FTD). The 61-year-old was asked about Willis’ current condition during an appearance on “The Drew Barrymore Show” on Sept. 13, to which she noted he’s in “a stable place.” Moore and television host Drew Barrymore, went […]
Famed dirt racing driver Scott Bloomquist has died at the age of 60 in a plane crash near his family home in Tennessee. A family friend took to Facebook on Aug. 16 to confirm Bloomquist was killed while out flying his single-engine Piper J-3 plane. “Scott Bloomquist was a great friend of mine along with […]
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon is suing Elon Musk and his social media platform X for breach of contract, after Lemon’s show on the platform was scrapped prior to its debut. In a new filing obtained by The Epoch Times, Lemon is accusing the billionaire tech mogul and his company of “fraud, negligent misrepresentation, misappropriation of name […]
U.S. water polo captain Maggie Steffens is competing amid tragedy at the Paris Olympics after the sudden death of her sister-in-law. Speaking to The Associated Press, the three-time gold medalist confirmed that Lulu Conner died suddenly on July 23 after traveling to France to watch her compete in the summer games. She said the family […]
Movie actor Nicolas Cage is the latest celebrity to express his concerns with artificial intelligence (AI) technology, saying he is terrified of its capabilities. During an interview with “The New Yorker” while promoting his new horror film “Longlegs,” the 60-year-old had to cut his conversation short as he was scheduled for a “scan.” “I have […]
“Yellowstone” star Kevin Costner is one of many celebrities expressing their patriotism this holiday weekend, weighing in on what America means to him. During an interview with Fox News Digital, the 69-year-old spoke on the importance of celebrating Independence Day and why it holds greater meaning. “It is an opportunity to look back at the […]
Oscar-winning actor Jamie Foxx is opening up to fans about a medical complication that left him hospitalized last year. In a new video circulating online, the 56-year-old is seen speaking to fans outside of a restaurant in Phoenix, Arizona, about the health scare he endured. “April 11 last year, bad headache; I asked my boy […]
Actor and comedian Martin Mull, best known for his roles in hit series “Roseanne” and films “Clue” and “Mr. Mom,” has died at 80-years-old. His daughter announced the heartbreaking news in a touching Instagram post, saying he passed away on June 27 at his home after a “valiant fight against a long illness.” “He was […]
Attorneys for actor Alec Baldwin filed a new motion requesting that a New Mexico judge drop his involuntary manslaughter charge after being previously denied. Meanwhile, prosecutors say they plan to bring new evidence to the table, showing Mr. Baldwin had a history of neglecting safety protocols while on the set of his movie “Rust” and […]
Celine Dion hopes to bring awareness to stiff person syndrome (SPS) amid her struggles with the rare neurological disorder. In her first broadcast interview with NBC’s “Today” show since her diagnosis, the Canadian singer revealed she took life-threatening doses of a prescription for Valium to deal with her initial symptoms. The 56-year-old admits she was […]
Making it in Hollywood can pose challenges for up-and-coming actors, and for stars like Jessica Alba, the early stages of her career left her in survival mode. In a recent interview with People, the actress and businesswoman shared how her perspective on show business has changed over the years, and the impact it has on […]
The FBI on June 7 released 475 pages of documents revealing details of the 1994 O.J. Simpson homicide investigation, two months after the death of the controversial NFL and Hollywood star. Mr. Simpson was tried for the murders of Mr. Simpson’s ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman in a high-profile trial. He was cleared […]