#SHOWBIZ: Stories of the week: De Niro, Wilfred Lee, anchor's Miss HK buzz
Welcome to "The Sunday Spill: Weekly Beats", highlighting the top entertainment stories of the week so far.
This week's entertainment highlights encompass a heartwarming father-daughter moment, an artist adopting his father's style, a content creator's untimely death, a comedic heartbreak, and a news anchor outshining a beauty queen.
Robert De Niro, the 83-year-old Hollywood veteran, shared an endearing photo on social media with his 3-year-old daughter, Gia. The actress, born in 2023 to De Niro and his partner Tiffany Chen, sparked admiration for De Niro's deep fatherly love. Social media users praised the significant 51-year age gap between Gia and her grandfather, with the elder De Niro's eldest child.
Rising Malaysian singer Zaki Yamani has taken inspiration from his father's disciplined lifestyle. After inheriting his father's Datuk Jamal Abdillah, the young artist is looking to uphold the legendary crooner's fame and professional standards, guided by his mother Fatimatuzahra Samat.
Singaporean social media personality Wilfred Lee, 26, sadly passed away unexpectedly in his sleep. Fellow influencers, friends, and online followers have paid tribute to Lee's cheerful demeanor and radiant smile following the tragic news.
Veteran Malaysian comedian Abon shared he faced two weeks of depression after receiving a serious heart condition diagnosis. The heartbreak resulted in the loss of his primary income source, forcing Abon to adapt to his new health and financial situation.
TVB news anchor Jacky Lin unexpectedly stole the spotlight during a live broadcast about the Miss Hong Kong 2026 pageant results. With her elegant appearance, 33-year-old Lin garnered praise from netizens, who declared her prettier than the newly crowned beauty queen.
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