Articles by Karen Tayao
Viola Davis And Mahershala Ali Bag First Oscars, Slams Trump's Racist And Anti-Muslim Directive
Viola Davis and Mahershala Ali won their first Oscar for their supporting roles in "Fences" and "Moonlight" respectively. Davis' victory was a welcome change compared to last year when there were no colored nominees. Ali on the other hand, goes down in history as the Academy's first Muslim winner.
'Titanic' Star Bill Paxton, 61, Dies From Heart Surgery Post-op
Bill Paxton passed away Saturday, February 25 at the age of 61 due to post-heart surgery complications. There was an immediate outpour of messages from fans and colleagues to honor Paxton whose career spanned over four decades.
'Game Of Thrones' Star Neil Fingleton, 36, Succumbs To Heart Failure
Neil Fingleton who played Mag the MIghty in "Game of Thrones", died of heart failure on Saturday, February 25 at the age of 36. Guinness Book of Records lists him as Britain's tallest man in 2007 and was a basketball player before becoming an actor.
Khloe Kardashian's Romance With New Beau Tristan Thompson Sizzles in Jamaica
Khloe Kardashian immensely enjoyed her recent beach vacation in Jamaica with new boyfriend Tristan Thompson. The reality star also shared her sentiments regarding the challenges of her new relationship since NBA player Thompson lives in Ohio while the star is based in Los Angeles.
Magic Castle Magician Daryl Easton Found Dead: Police Suspects It's A Commited Suicide
Magic Castle magician Daryl Easton was found dead on Friday, February 24. He was 61 years old when he died and the Los Angeles Police Department has ruled his cause of death as suicide.
Pregnant Natalie Portman Skips '2017 Oscars' and 'Independent Spirit Awards'
Award-winning actress Natalie Portman chose to skip both the 89th Academy Awards and Independent Spirit Awards this weekend due to her pregnancy. Despite her absence, fans still remain hopeful that she will bag this year's Best Actress trophy in both award-giving bodies.
Shannen Doherty Marks Last Chemo, Now Plays 'Waiting Game'
After first being diagnosed with breast cancer in February 2015, former "Beverly Hills, 90210" star Shannen Doherty finally completed her chemotherapy program. Now she anticipates the news to determine whether or not she is indeed cancer-free.
Cailtlyn Jenner Upset, Lashes Donald Trump On Transgender Law Reversal
Disappointed at President Donald Trump's reversal of the transgender law on protecting transgender students' rights to use public bathrooms, Caitlyn Jenner posted a Twitter video addressing the issue. The former Olympian also addressed Attorney General Jeff Sessions, bullies and fellow transgenders in the same video clip.
Justine Clark: Meet Australia's First Wheelchair-bound Miss World Candidate
Aspiring 26-year-old Justine Clark became the very first Miss World wheelchair-bound candidate when she competed in the State Final on Sunday, February 19. Although she was not able to advance to the next stage, her participation serves as an inspiration to young girls with physical disabilities.
Oprah Winfrey To Receive Skidmore College Honorary Degree
Multi-awarded talk show host Oprah Winfrey is set to received an Honorary Doctorate of Letters in the Arts degree from Skidmore College on May 20 to recognize her media achievements as well as her philanthropic works. She will likewise address the College's 106th Commencement Exercises in support of one of her OWLAG graduates, who will receive a Skidmore degree.
Rihanna Bags '2017 Harvard's Humanitarian of the Year Award'
The 29-year-old multi-awarded artist is slated to receive the 2017 Humanitarian of the Year Award next Tuesday, February 28 at Sanders Theater in Boston. The award honors her philanthropic work promoting educational and healthcare programs in developing countries.
Fox News Host Alan Colmes Dies at 66
Alan Colmes, co-host of "Hannity & Colmes" died at age 66 from a brief illness which his family declined to elaborate. He was known for his great sense of humor and liberal political views.
Oscars 2017 Update: Jimmy Kimmel Not Backing Down From Matt Damon On Oscars Night Face-off
With the Oscars only a few days away, host Jimmy Kimmel is all the more fired up at the possibility of facing his long-time rival Matt Damon. In line with Damon's nomination as producer of "Manchester by the Sea", Kimmel has been making rounds among the press declaring that he will prevent Damon from winning any award at all costs.
Sean Kingston Versus Migos : The Face-off That Flares In Gunfire
Rapper Sean Kingston got into a fight with American hip-hop group Migos over fellow artist Soulja Boy on Tuesday, February 21 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas. The brawl ended with Kingston allegedly beaten up by Migos and a gun shot was fired before the police shortly caught up to Kingston and brought him in for questioning.
Steven Spielberg Mourns, His Mother Leah Adler Dies at 97
Steven Spielberg's 97-year-old mother, Leah Adler passed away on February 21. Known for her zest for life and free spirit, Hollywood mourns with Spielberg over the loss of a great lady who is survived by four children, eleven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
'Flip or Flop' Star Christina El Moussa And Her Family Contractor Boyfriend Call It Quits
HGTV's "Flip or Flop" star Christina El Moussa has split with her family contractor boyfriend Gary Anderson. The news came as a surprise since it was only a few weeks ago that they confirmed their relationship.
It's A Girl For 'Sisterhood of Travelling Pants' Star Amber Tamblyn
"Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants" actress Amber Tamblyn finally gave birth to a baby girl. There are currently no other details about her first child with husband David Cross except for an Instagram post announcing the news. Nevertheless, Tamblyn has been very vocal the past few months as she looks forward to becoming a mother.
Hoda Kotb Reveals New Bundle of Joy: The 'Today' TV Host Adopts A 'Baby Girl'
Today Show co-host Hoda Kotb suprised everyone last Tuesday, February 21 when she formally announced her adoption of a baby girl named Haley Joy. During a call-in on the Today Show, 52-year-old Kotb revealed how the baby was named after discussing it with live-in partner Joel Schiffman.
David Cassidy Battles Dementia
70's teen heartthrob David Cassidy ended speculations by finally admitting he has dementia. This after the former Partridge Family star appeared physically unstable and forgot the lines to his own songs in a series of concerts in Southern California over the weekend.
Brenda Buttner Dies at 55: The Fox News Anchor Gives In To Cancer
Fox News Channel's senior business correspondent passes away from cancer at age 55. Her network colleague Neil Cavuto mourned her untimely demise by offering a tribute to Buttner. Aired on Fox News Channel, the tribute revealed several aspects of Buttner's professional and personal life.
Paris Hilton Exclusive:The Model Reveals Her New 'Prince Charming'
Paris Hilton is definitely in love again with a new Prince Charming. The 36-year-old former "Simple Life" star has been playing coy since she started posting Instagram photos over the past 2 days, revealing she has been spending a lot of time with 31-year-old "The Leftovers" star Chris Zylka.
