Jackie Chan Says He Learned English by Listening to Country Music, Serenades Kelly Clarkson with Willie Nelson Classic

Jackie Chan Says He Learned English by Listening to Country Music, Serenades Kelly Clarkson with Willie Nelson Classic

Jackie Chan revealed onThe Kelly Clarkson Showthat he learned to speak English by listening to country music Following his revelation, the actor sang the chorus of Willie Nelson's "Always on My Mind" to Clarkson Chan reprises his role as Mr. Han inKarate Kid: Legends, in theaters now Jackie Chancredits country music for helping him learn how to speak English. On the Tuesday, June 3, episode ofThe Kelly Clarkson Show.Chan, 71, revealed that when he first moved to the U.S. from Hong Kong, he struggled to understand directors on movie sets and often relied on his dialogue coach to translate. The actor said he gradually learned to speak English thanks to listening to country music. "I learn English in country songs, because country songs [are] slow," Chan toldClarkson. He then sang the famous chorus ofWillie Nelson's classic "Always on My Mind," to which the audience applauded. Chan proudly took a bow while leaving Clarkson in awe. "I'm sorry, I just got serenaded by Jackie Chan, that's how I'm going to take this day away," she said. "Always on My Mind" was written by Wayne Carson, Johnny Christopher and Mark James. Gwen McCrae and Brenda Lee made the first recordings of the song in early 1972, withElvis Presleyreleasing his own take on the song later that year. Nelson later recorded and released the haunting ballad in 1982 as a part of his album of the same name. The track saw a rebirth when Presley's version was featured on the soundtrack and as a plot point inPractical Magicin 1998. Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal Chan appeared onThe Kelly Clarkson Showopposite hisKarate Kid: LegendscostarsRalph Macchioand Ben Wang. Macchio, 63, revealed that he achieved his own milestone related to his character's journey in the popular film franchise. Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal "It took me 41 years, but I did receive my black belt in karate," the actor confirmed. Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The film focuses on a young kung fu prodigy as he works to reconcile his past with his potential after moving to New York City. Daniel LaRusso (Macchio) and Mr. Han (Chan) step in to guide him. The latest film in theKarate Kidfranchise is now in theaters. Read the original article onPeople

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Jackie Chan Says He Learned English by Listening to Country Music, Serenades Kelly Clarkson with Willie Nelson Classic

Jackie Chan Says He Learned English by Listening to Country Music, Serenades Kelly Clarkson with Willie Nelson Classic Jackie Chan revealed ...

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Kylie Jenner Shares Photos of Intimate Moments with Timothée Chalamet, Hailey Bieber and Sister Kendall

Kylie Jenner Shares Photos of Intimate Moments with Timothée Chalamet, Hailey Bieber and Sister Kendall

Kylie Jenner/Instagram (2) Kylie Jenner is getting candid with her fans in an Instagram post on Tuesday, June 3 The upload included photos of Jenner with her friends, including Haley Bieber and her sister Kendall Jenner She also showcased images of her kids and date night with Timothée Chalamet Kylie Jenneris getting candid with her fans. On Tuesday, June 3, theKylie Cosmeticsfounder, 27, gave her 393 million Instagram followers a glimpse at her life by sharing intimate photos from her camera roll. "my week on 🎞️," Jenner captioned the post. The collection of photos began with a black-and-white image of Jenner looking blissful as she sat on an outdoor recliner chair. She wore a white muscle tank with jeans in the first photo. The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now! Hailey Bieber/Instagram The image was followed by another black-and-white photo, this time of her sisterKendall Jenner, friendHailey Bieberand a third gal pal. Bieber, 28, shared the photo on her Instagram Stories, writing, "My friends make me laugh this hard and that is something I'm so thankful for 🤍 🤍." The third black-and-white photo was that of Jenner's daughterStormi, 7, smiling while resting her head on a sofa. Jenner shares Stormi and sonAire, 3, with ex-boyfriend,Travis Scott. Kylie Jenner/Instagram Jenner changed up the scenery for her fourth photo, showcasing an image from a basketball gamebetween the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers. The Kardashiansstarhas attended various Knicks games throughout the NBA seasonwith her boyfriendTimothée Chalamet, and included another photo from a game further along in her post. Also included was a sweet pic of Aire snuggled up in a blanket with half of his face covered. Kylie Jenner/Instagram He made another appearance in a photo in which Jenner made a silly face as he smiled and held a lollipop. Additional black-and-white photos of Stormi were also seen in the post, including one where she smiled as her hair flew in the sky, and another where she rested in her mother's arms. Other photos showed Jenner beaming as she sat in the driver's seat of a boat, and extending her arms towards the camera. Kylie Jenner/Instagram In the comment sections, fans gushed over how happy Jenner looks. Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. "These photos radiate happiness and so much love. I'm so proud of you," one comment read. "How are these actually the most beautiful candids ever?!," another comment read. Read the original article onPeople

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Kylie Jenner Shares Photos of Intimate Moments with Timothée Chalamet, Hailey Bieber and Sister Kendall

Kylie Jenner Shares Photos of Intimate Moments with Timothée Chalamet, Hailey Bieber and Sister Kendall Kylie Jenner/Instagram (2) Kylie Jen...

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Hotel security officer testifies Sean Combs paid $100K to suppress assault video

Hotel security officer testifies Sean Combs paid $100K to suppress assault video

This is a free article forDiddy on Trialnewsletter subscribers.Sign upto get exclusive reporting and analysis throughout Sean Combs' federal trial. Much oftoday's testimonywas spent revisiting Diddy's March 2016 assault onCasandra Ventura, an incident at the InterContinental Hotel in Los Angeles that wascaptured on security videoand shown to jurors at the start of his trial.Eddy Garcia, the hotel's security supervisor, testified that Diddy and his team desperately wanted to get the sole copy of the video and prevent it from getting out. In exchange for $100,000 divided among members of the hotel's security team, Garcia said, he signed a nondisclosure agreement that called for his silence and the destruction of evidence. Here's what else to know about today's testimony: Garcia testified that he was so "nervous" about the NDA that he didn't read it all before he signed it. Diddy presented stacks of cash in a brown paper bag, added Garcia, who said he bought a used car with his $30,000 share. Garcia also said he wasn't initially truthful to police when he was asked about the assault. On cross-examination, the defense pointed out the NDA didn't stop Garcia from speaking about it in legal proceedings, a line of questioning presumably intended to undermine the government's potential claim of obstruction of justice. After Garcia,Derek Ferguson, the former chief financial officer of Bad Boy Entertainment, took the stand to discuss the structure of Diddy's businesses and how money flowed. 🔎 The view from inside By Adam Reiss and Jing Feng For the first time during the trial, a spectator disrupted the courtroom decorum, promptingU.S. District Judge Arun Subramanianto order court marshals to "escort her out right now." The uproar began before the jury was seated and Garcia took the stand. At first, both prosecutors and the defense team were discussing with Subramanian exhibits in the trial and whether to offer evidence of Diddy's jail calls. Prosecutors also complained to Subramanian that a person who had been in the courtroom Monday broadcast on YouTube the real identity of a government witness, who went by the pseudonym"Mia"when she testified. Suddenly, a woman in the courtroom began shouting in defense of Diddy, including that "it's not right what they're doing to him" and "Diddy's innocent." She was quickly removed. Prosecutors later told Subramanian that the true name and identity of "Mia" were being reported and asked for him to ban the outlet that made them public from the court. He said he would consider such a court order. 🗓️ What's next Tomorrow:Frank Piazza, a forensic video expert, andBryana Bangolan, who alleges that Diddy dangled her over an apartment balcony, may testify. PSA: Every night during Diddy's trial, NBC's "Dateline" will drop special episodes of the "True Crime Weekly" podcast to get you up to speed. "Dateline" correspondentAndrea Canningchats with NBC News'Chloe Melasand special guests — right in front of the courthouse.Listen here. 🎧

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Hotel security officer testifies Sean Combs paid $100K to suppress assault video

Hotel security officer testifies Sean Combs paid $100K to suppress assault video This is a free article forDiddy on Trialnewsletter subscrib...

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Dutch car sharing firm adds Renault EVs capable of powering local grid

Dutch car sharing firm adds Renault EVs capable of powering local grid

By Anna Hirtenstein and Gilles Guillaume LONDON/PARIS (Reuters) -Dutch car sharing firm MyWheels will plug in the first of 500 grid-connectable Renault EVs to its fleet in the Netherlands this week, expanding the number of vehicles in Europe capable of strengthening the power grid as the technology gains traction. Vehicle-to-grid technology, known as V2G, allows electric vehicles to store power and provide it to the electricity grid at times of peak demand. The technology has been available for several years but only recently became commercially viable after the introduction of smart charging technology and batteries able to sustain intensive usage. The rollout by MyWheels will be the largest V2G car-sharing scheme in Europe and the largest addition of V2G-enabled cars in the region. It follows growing concern about grid stability after a major blackout in Spain and Portugal this year, and sabotage to power supply in southern France during this year's Cannes film festival, which have triggered more interest in a technology that can help balance fluctuating supply and demand, said Kees Koolen, an investor in We Drive Solar, the Dutch producer of the special chargers used in the project. "It feels like we're at a tipping point," said Koolen, who estimated that the project in the Dutch city of Utrecht has cost around 100 million euros ($114 million) to develop. The global V2G market was worth $3.4 billion in 2024, according to Global Market Insights, and is expected to grow by 38% annually between 2025 and 2034 to reach $80 billion. The Netherlands is an early adopter of V2G technology due to ambitious plans to electrify its transport and heating systems while also moving to renewables. Japan's Nissan has also recently supplied dozens of V2G-enabled Leaf and Ariya models to France and Spain. MyWheels says 500 of Renault's V2G-compatible cars, including its electric R5, will be on the road by next year. When not driving, the cars will be plugged into We Drive Solar's bidirectional chargers and the scheme's operators will be paid for electricity absorbed and sold to the grid. Grids have become increasingly unstable with growing electrification and as more intermittent renewable energy is fed into the system. "Our research shows that vehicle-to-grid technology could allow the growing electric vehicle fleet to become a significant asset to the grid, with vast storage potential locked up in electric vehicles," said Madeleine Brolly, advanced transport analyst at Bloomberg New Energy Finance. A key challenge ahead will be standardisation across manufacturers, which will be needed for it to be adopted at scale, she added. (Reporting by Anna Hirtenstein and Gilles Guillaume; Editing by Dominique Patton and Christian Schmollinger)

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Dutch car sharing firm adds Renault EVs capable of powering local grid

Dutch car sharing firm adds Renault EVs capable of powering local grid By Anna Hirtenstein and Gilles Guillaume LONDON/PARIS (Reuters) -Dutc...

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4-year-old girl with life-threatening illness and her mom granted humanitarian parole for one year

4-year-old girl with life-threatening illness and her mom granted humanitarian parole for one year

Followinga public plea for deportation relief,a young girl with a life-threatening medical condition and her mother will be allowed to remain in the U.S. Deysi Vargas, the mother of the 4-year-old girl, received a notice Tuesday morning saying that her and her daughter's humanitarian parole had been approved for one year, the family's lawyers said. In April, the family unexpectedly received notice from the Department of Homeland Security that their parole and work authorization had been terminated. "If you do not depart the United States immediately you will be subject to potential law enforcement actions that will result in your removal from the United States — unless you have otherwise obtained a lawful basis to remain here," the notice, which was obtained by NBC News, read. The family and their attorneys at Public Counsel, the law firm representing them, talked at anews conferencelast week about what the revocation could mean for the 4-year-old's health. "If they deport us and take away my daughter's access to her specialized care, she will die," Vargas said in her native Spanish. Deysi's daughter, who is being identified only by the initials S.G.V., has short bowel syndrome, which affects the small intestine and causes problems absorbing nutrients from food. As a result, she requires daily treatment to get the proper nutrition, using a portable backpack when she's not home, according to the family and attorneys. The family's lawyers said S.G.V.'s equipment cannot travel outside of the U.S., with few places outside the country able to administer the treatment in the first place. Both S.G.V. and her mother were born in Mexico and entered with the girl's father in July 2023 through the CBP One app, after which the family was granted humanitarian parole. The family's humanitarian parole was set to expire at the end of July, but Vargas was working to get it extended. After the news conference last week, a senior DHS official told NBC News that the family was not "actively being deported" and that the family's May 14 application with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services was "still being considered."

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4-year-old girl with life-threatening illness and her mom granted humanitarian parole for one year

4-year-old girl with life-threatening illness and her mom granted humanitarian parole for one year Followinga public plea for deportation re...

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