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Fifty years ago, a series of events on both sides of the Atlantic conspired to give birth to a new strain of rock that was paradoxically both revolutionary and reactionary. It was branded as “punk rock.” Over about 12 months, it demonstrated an aesthetic, an attitude and a sense of fashion, although punk split into two distinct flavours. In the U.K., punk was political, an assault on the class system and sometimes violent. But in New York, it was more art than angst. More than a few poets, writers and painters were part of that original scene. NYC punk’s epicentre back then was CBGB, a former biker bar on the ground floor of a flophouse hotel filled with the broken, addicted and indigent. From a small scene that began coalescing in late 1973 and early 1974, many a legend was born. Together...

The popular series starring Ishaan Khatter, The Royals, is returning and is currently being shot for its second season. The team is reportedly filming in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. However, the show seems to be facing some hurdles after director Jasmeet K Reen has reportedly walked out of the project.  Jasmeet K Reen quits The Royals Season 2 According to a report by Variety India, director Jasmeet K Reen has left The Royals Season 2 after filming for just three days. The filmmaker, who had earlier worked with Netflix on Darlings starring Alia Bhatt, was brought on board to helm the second season of The Royals. However, things reportedly did not work out. Source link

The woman who accused Jay-Z, whose legal name is Shawn Carter, of raping her when she was 13 has withdrawn her allegation, saying it was false and that she has never met the rapper, according to a Manhattan court declaration obtained by Global News. “Shawn ‘Jay-Z’ Carter never raped me. I have never met or spoken to Mr Carter. Mr Carter never engaged in any inappropriate conduct toward me whatsoever,” the declaration states.“There is no truth to any of my claims against Mr. Carter,” the statement continued. 1:55 Jay-Z accused of raping 13-year-old girl, rapper denies allegation In a 2024 lawsuit, the unnamed woman alleged that the rapper had drugge...

After a five-year gap, Sara Gurpal is back on reality television with Rise and Fall 2. The singer and actor, who participated in Bigg Boss 14, says her return is less about staying visible and more about giving herself the opportunity she missed the first time around. In an exclusive chat with mid-day, Sara opened up about her Bigg Boss experience, her health struggles inside the house and why she decided to return to the reality-show format. Sara Gurpal recalls her stint with Bigg Boss 14 Recalling her time on Bigg Boss, Sara revealed that she was dealing with a serious eye infection, something she feels was not adequately reflected in the footage. “I was so worried inside the Bigg Boss house, you don't see it in the footage. I had an eye infection and the eye would get filled with pus, a...

By Kaitlyn McGrath The Canadian Press Posted September 26, 2026 8:32 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Toronto’s indie music scene mainstay Feist and Kingston alt-rock legends the Tragically Hip are among the musical acts set to be inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame tonight. Wilco lead singer Jeff Tweedy and Los Angeles songwriter-producer Finneas are set to perform some of Leslie Feist’s music at the gala held at Toronto’s Massey Hall.Finneas, who Billie Eilish’s brother and collaborator, will also induct the singer, known for the hits “1234” and “You and I,” an ac...

The Great Indian Kapil Show is returning with its fifth season, promising a fresh dose of comedy, celebrity banter and festive cheer. Titled ‘Hasi Ka Tyo-ha-ha-har’, the new season will premiere on September 26 at 8 pm, with the cast of Drishyam: The Conclusion as the first guests. The cast of Drishyam: The Conclusion to kickstart new season Ajay Devgn, Shriya Saran, Ishita Dutta, Mrunal Jadhav and Jaideep Ahlawat will join director Abhishek Pathak on Kapil Sharma’s couch for the season opener. The cast is expected to open up about the much-awaited concluding chapter of one of Indian cinema’s most popular thriller franchises while indulging in some light-hearted conversations. For Jaideep, the episode also brings a special full-circle moment. The actor revealed that his association with...