Def Leppard drummer recovering from attack outside hotel
Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen says he is recovering from an attack earlier this month outside a Florida hotel.
Rick Allen (Courtesy: rickallen.com)
Allen, who was in South Florida to perform a show at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, was attacked while taking a smoke break outside the Four Seasons hotel on Fort Lauderdale Beach.
Police arrested a 19-year-old man, but said they didn’t have a motive for the attack. They did not identify either the suspect, or Allen, in the police report.
But in a social media post, Allen, 59, said he’s thankful for all the support he has received from his fans. He said he’s also relieved that his wife, Lauren, wasn’t with him when the incident occurred, and that they are now “working on recovering in a safe space.”
Police said the assassin was hiding behind a pillar outside the hotel while Allen was smoking a cigarette. The man ran at Allen, knocking him to the ground.
According to the police report, a woman saw Allen fall and ran to help him, and the man then attacked her.
The man then ran to another hotel and started breaking car windows until he was stopped by witnesses and police arrived. He was arrested and charged with two counts of battery, four counts of criminal mischief, and abusing an elderly or disabled adult.
Allen lost his left arm in an accident in 1984.
In a photo posted on Instagram, Allen was wearing a blue Fort Lauderdale police t-shirt.
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Thailand’s ‘most beautiful transgender woman’ and husband wear $580K in attire at extravagant wedding
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Thai transgender model Poyd Treechada Petcharat, who is colloquially known as Thailand’s “most beautiful transgender woman,” has tied the knot with her businessman beau in an extravagant Peranakan wedding.
Poyd, 36, and Oak Phakwa Hongyok were married in a traditional Peranakan ceremony in Phuket on Thursday.
The actor shared the news on Instagram along with their wedding photos.
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The intimate ceremony was reportedly held at Baan Ar-Jor, a heritage hotel, museum and restaurant owned by the Oak’s family.
Poyd wore an embroidered traditional Peranakan wedding dress with a flower crown that was handmade by artisans from Thailand’s Ranong province and antique jewelry. Oak wore a western tuxedo with two gold brooches. They reportedly spent about 20 million baht (approximately $580,000) for their traditional wedding costumes, which took months to complete.
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The actor and model is best known for being crowned the winner of transgender beauty pageants Miss Tiffany’s and Miss International Queen in 2004.
Poyd ventured into Hong Kong cinema in 2013 and has starred in films such as “The White Storm” and “Insomnia Lover.”
Poyd and Oak, who is the brother of her best friend, have known each other for 20 years. She began using Oak’s family name at her bachelorette party in Bangkok last month.
Oak is a member of an elite business family that spearheaded the tin mining industry in Phuket. His great grandfather, Tan Jin Nguan, was a Chinese immigrant who established tin mining in the province. He was bestowed with the royal surname “Hong Yok” for his contributions to the industry.
Bedrock Origin | Great Beef & Reef Edition (The Four Elements)
Bedrock Origin | Great Beef & Reef Edition (The Four Elements)
To ring in the new year, Bedrock Origin is bringing back its The Great Beef & Reef Series, which showcases the best of land and sea. In its first 2023 edition, the chef draws inspiration from the four elements – fire, water, earth and water. This 6-course dinner tasting menu runs from now until 31 March 2023 at S$168++ per person and wine pairing is available at an additional S$88++. There is also an option of Siberian Caviar (additional S$60++). We had the S$168++ dinner tasting menu.
We thought that this menu is good value given the portions (especially for the mains) and the quality of the ingredients used. Bedrock Origin @ Oasia Sentosa is also away from the city’s hustle and bustle – an excellent choice to have a date or intimate meal with friends and family.
Budget: $168++ per person (additionally $88++ for wine pairing)
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Toss to an auspicious new year in a unique fashion – Lo Hei Pizza. Da Paolo Pizza Bar is celebrating Lunar New Year with an Italian twist; by having yu sheng on a pizza.
If you’re thinking of having some Italian food over this Lunar New Year, this Lo Hei pizza is worth considering – a fun and interesting take on yusheng!
Budget per person: $25 to $35 per person
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Little Farms should be familiar to most people given their various outlets around the island.
Their newest store recently opened at Serangoon Garden, with a supermarket and a charming chic space for its cafe. At this outlet, the cafe has an open kitchen concept so diners can see the chefs in action. The indoor seats are all counter-seating, but I recommend the outdoor alfresco dining. Bonus points for those with fur babies because the outdoor seating area is pet-friendly.
Budget per person: $25 to $35 per person
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