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Writer sheds light on forgotten history of Chinese Americans in US Civil War

Chinese Americans have a long and varied military history dating back 200 years on US battlefields, working alongside Americans, fearlessly running into the fray as muskets and cannons fired, and some losing their lives. While the efforts of those who served in World War II are widely known, the stories of the estimated 74 Chinese men who served in the …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Devotees pierce their faces with skewers, knives and swords 'to rid them of bad deeds' during Taoist vegetarian festival in Thailand

Daily Mail

A world-renowned Taoist vegetarian festival in Thailand has seen devotees pierce their faces with skewers, knives and swords 'to rid them of bad seeds'. The kingdom's Ministry of Health has reported rare injuries from extreme piercings A devotee of the Jor Soo Gong Naka shrine with swords pierced through his cheek takes part in the festival Sirinnicha says she did …

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8 months ago

Pierce Brosnan, Helen Mirren to star in ‘The Thursday Murder Club’

The Hindu

Actors Pierce Brosnan, Helen Mirren and Ben Kingsley are all set to be seen in The Thursday Murder Club, with Chris Columbus attached to write and direct, reported Deadline. Home Alone, Mrs Doubtfire and Harry Potter director Columbus is directing and adapting Osman's best-selling book for the big screen. He sold the rights to The Thursday Murder Club to Spielberg …

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

Wendell Pierce on board James Gunn’s ‘Superman’

The Hindu

We had previously reported that DC Studios’ co-head James Gunn is helming a new Superman film. According to an article by The Hollywood Reporter, Pierce, known for titles like The Wire, will play the role of Perry White, the iconic editor-in-chief of The Daily Planet. Starring David Corenswet as Clark Kent/Superman, Rachel Brosnahan has been roped in to play reporter …

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

Yellowstone trespassing charges hit James Bond star Pierce Brosnan

Hindustan Times

Eminent actor Pierce Brosnan, famously known for his portrayal of the iconic spy James Bond, found himself in legal trouble as federal prosecutors in Wyoming filed charges against him for trespassing into restricted areas of Yellowstone National Park. Actor Pierce Brosnan accused of trespassing in Yellowstone The court documents, dated November 1, detailed Brosnan's alleged unauthorized entry into closed-off sections, …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Hunky Pierce Brosnan, 70, shows off his ripped frame in a tank top as he hits the beach in Malibu

Daily Mail

His iconic secret agent character James Bond is known for his high-tech array of weapons. Pierce donned a white tank top, black trousers, and sneakers as he strode across the sand and took in the fresh ocean air. Pierce Brosnan was putting on his own gun show as he enjoyed a beach day at Malibu on Tuesday Pierce pedaled his …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Raiders hoping for ‘a new day’ under interim coach Antonio Pierce and GM Champ Kelly

New York Times

HENDERSON, Nev. — There was no way Antonio Pierce could’ve known this moment was coming, but he was ready for it. “The synergy, the energy in this building and the personality of our players will reflect on who we are as Raiders.” Antonio Pierce brought the energy in his introductory presser as interim Raiders head coach 🔥 "This is a …

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1 year, 2 months ago

'Blessed was I…': ‘James Bond’ Pierce Brosnan goes nostalgic while wishing wife on her birthday

Hindustan Times

Pierce Brosnan made a lovely wish for his wife Keely Shaye Brosnan on her 60th birthday on Monday. While sharing the birthday wish, he became nostalgic and remembered the time when he met her in the city of Cabo San Lucas in Mexico. Pierce Brosnan The former James Bond actor took to Instagram on Monday and shared a picture offering …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Among the ‘it’ pieces of MidcenturyLA

LA Times

This story is part of “Clearance,” a design issue that peels back the layers of aspirational architecture in L.A., and envisions a more beautiful future that lives a little less on the nose. Co-founded by David Pierce in 2004, the store has become a destination for Midcentury heads, designers, those who obsessively covet online, and celebrities seeking finds from around …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Shangela, star of HBO’s ‘We’re Here’ and contestant on ‘Drag Race,’ accused of sexual assault

LA Times

The HBO Max reality series “We’re Here” stars three well-known drag queens — former “RuPaul’s Drag Race” contestants Bob the Drag Queen, Eureka O’Hara and Shangela — as they traverse small-town America and recruit locals to participate in one-night-only drag shows. Former “We’re Here” production assistant Daniel McGarrigle filed a lawsuit Wednesday in Los Angeles Superior Court alleging that Darius …

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2 years, 7 months ago

7 L.A. cyclists share how to go car-free, ride safely and have fun

LA Times

A group ride like CicLAvia — seen above during its August 2021 event in Wilmington — can be a great way to experience cycling in L.A., regular riders say. “People feel like they’re gonna die if they bike in L.A.” Over the past five years, 96 cyclists have been killed on Los Angeles roads, an average of 18 a year, …

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Writer sheds light on forgotten history of Chinese Americans in US Civil War

Devotees pierce their faces with skewers, knives and swords 'to rid them of bad deeds' during Taoist vegetarian festival in Thailand

Pierce Brosnan, Helen Mirren to star in ‘The Thursday Murder Club’

Wendell Pierce on board James Gunn’s ‘Superman’

Yellowstone trespassing charges hit James Bond star Pierce Brosnan

Hunky Pierce Brosnan, 70, shows off his ripped frame in a tank top as he hits the beach in Malibu

Raiders hoping for ‘a new day’ under interim coach Antonio Pierce and GM Champ Kelly

'Blessed was I…': ‘James Bond’ Pierce Brosnan goes nostalgic while wishing wife on her birthday

Among the ‘it’ pieces of MidcenturyLA

Shangela, star of HBO’s ‘We’re Here’ and contestant on ‘Drag Race,’ accused of sexual assault

7 L.A. cyclists share how to go car-free, ride safely and have fun