Drug crackdown snares Jackie Chan’s son

Hong Kong action superstar Jackie Chan’s actor-son Jaycee Chan has been detained in Beijing on drug-related charges, the latest high-profile celebrity to be ensnared in one of China’s biggest anti-drug crackdowns in two decades. Jaycee Chan, 32, was detained last Thursday together with the 23-year-old Taiwanese movie star Kai Ko, Beijing police said yesterday on their official microblog, identifying them only by their surnames, ages and nationalities.

Robin Williams video goes global

Robin Williams’ final message of hope to terminally ill North Auckland woman Vivian Waller has hit headlines across the world. The story about the 21-year-old receiving a short personal message from the late actor has been featured on television and radio stations, as well as headlines in the United States, UK, Germany, Scotland, Argentina, Canada, France, Lebanon and the Netherlands.