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Sohail Khan confirms participating in Alliance as the first wildcard
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Sohail Khan confirms participating in Alliance as the first wildcard

Actor-filmmaker Sohail Khan has officially confirmed that he is joining Prime Video's reality show Alliance, hosted by Kunal Kemmu. The announcement marks Sohail's first-ever stint as a contestant on a reality competition, adding another high-profile name to the social strategy series. Sohail recently confirmed the news while interacting with paparazzi in Mumbai. When asked about his participation, he smiled and said, "Haan, jaa raha hoon. Pehli baar aisa kuch kar raha hoon toh support karna" (Yes, I'm going. It's my first time doing something like this, so please support me). Source link
Lionel Richie shares tour update following onstage health scare – National
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Lionel Richie shares tour update following onstage health scare – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Lionel Richie is postponing his next two shows following advice from his doctors after he suffered a health scare on stage Wednesday in Minnesota. The United Center shared a statement on Facebook announcing that the 77-year-old singer has postponed performances in Chicago on Thursday and Columbus, Ohio, on Friday.“Under advisement by doctors to rest and return to full health, Lionel Richie has postponed his next two shows,” the statement read. “He and Earth, Wind & Fire will return to the stage on Tuesday, June 30 in Pittsburgh, PA.”“Lionel is heartbroken to postpone these two shows and cannot wait to be back performing for his fans. We apologize for any inconvenience this causes fans ...
Akanksha Chamola reveals she and Gaurav Khanna are getting divorced
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Akanksha Chamola reveals she and Gaurav Khanna are getting divorced

Netflix's captive reality series Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa has barely begun, but the confessions are already leaving everyone stunned. In one of the most emotional moments from the premiere, Harshad Chopda opened up about a deeply personal betrayal that has shaped his life. As part of her introduction, Akanksha Chamola, who ended up with cellmates Shreya Kalra and Shresta Iyer, was also asked to reveal a secret that no one knew. Harshad Chopda recalls betrayal When Harshad entered the show, his fans called him out for keeping his life private. As a challenge to enter the jail, he was asked to reveal a deep secret. He shared, "I lost two of the most important people in my life, my friend and girlfriend. At the same time, my girlfriend cheated on me with my best friend. From that time onwards,...
Museum exhibit on displaced Palestinians to open
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Museum exhibit on displaced Palestinians to open

WINNIPEG – The head of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights says it’s unfortunate a trustee resigned over an exhibit about displaced Palestinians but she stands by the decision for it to open to the public Saturday. The exhibit, titled “Palestine Uprooted: Nakba Past and Present,” focuses on people affected by the Nakba, Arabic for catastrophe. About 750,000 Palestinians were forcibly displaced in 1948 during fighting over control of what is now Israel.The exhibit has been in the works for four years, though Palestinian Canadians have been calling for their stories to be told at the Winnipeg museum since it opened in 2014.Jewish groups have raised concerns that the exhibit could fuel antisemitism by not providing more historical context and that it was created without sufficient consultati...
Kunal Kemmu’s Alliance begins with rivalries, twists and surprise team shuffle
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Kunal Kemmu’s Alliance begins with rivalries, twists and surprise team shuffle

Prime Video's first-ever daily reality show Alliance has officially opened its doors, and the premiere episode revealed one thing from the get-go - yahaan ally se zyaada lies hain. What began as 16 celebrities entering the game with people they trusted quickly turned into a lesson in survival. Hosted by charismatic Kunal Kemmu, the reality show introduced its unique format, where Allies are divided into four groups-  Kings, Warriors, Legends, and Hunters. Their fate is determined by a points system, rankings, and strategic gameplay, with those falling behind finding themselves vulnerable. But the biggest catch? Alliances aren't built to last. Equations can change, loyalties can shift, and new players will continue entering the game every week. In Alliance, friendship may get you through th...
Kylie Jenner sued by former chef who alleges workload led to miscarriage – National
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Kylie Jenner sued by former chef who alleges workload led to miscarriage – National

Kylie Jenner has been hit with a third workplace lawsuit less than two months after being sued by two former housekeepers. A former private chef for the 28-year-old reality star filed a complaint in Los Angeles Superior Court on June 22, alleging discrimination, harassment, emotional distress, wrongful termination, retaliation and failure to pay proper wages, according to documents obtained by the Los Angeles Times and USA Today.According to the Los Angeles Times, the chef claims that her demanding workload led her to suffer a miscarriage and the complaint alleges that the woman worked 11- to 12-hour shifts, five days a week, while being assigned physically demanding tasks despite telling supervisors of her high-risk pregnancy. ...
Canada could soon enter Eurovision after CBC gains full membership – National
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Canada could soon enter Eurovision after CBC gains full membership – National

By Anja Karadeglija The Canadian Press Posted June 25, 2026 3:59 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Canada is a step closer to potentially participating in the Eurovision song contest after CBC/Radio-Canada became a full member of the European Broadcasting Union on Thursday. In last fall’s federal budget, the government said it was looking at getting Canada into the popular international song contest.Eurovision, which has been running for decades, features performers from various countries and is co-ordinated by the European Broadcasting Union.Canada became a full member of the union after a v...
Bailey Zimmerman has charges dropped after allegedly trashing hotel room – National
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Bailey Zimmerman has charges dropped after allegedly trashing hotel room – National

Charges have been dropped against country star Bailey Zimmerman, who was facing federal and criminal misdemeanour charges after being accused of trashing a hotel room in New Mexico. In a statement to Rolling Stone, the Religiously singer’s lawyer confirmed that all charges were dropped after Zimmerman “took immediate responsibility for his mistake.”“We are grateful to the Pueblo of Sandia and the District Attorney’s Office for this just and swift resolution,” Zimmerman’s lawyer added. 2:17 A look back at Bailey Zimmerman: mom’s kitchen to tour with Morgan Wallen Global News has reached out to the New Mexico District Attorney’s Office for furth...
Omung Kumar unveils the hidden psychology behind the swanky set design
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Omung Kumar unveils the hidden psychology behind the swanky set design

As Netflix’s Lock Upp gears up to welcome contestants into its high-pressure environment, designer and filmmaker Omung Kumar has opened up about the vision behind creating the show's unique prison-inspired set. In an exclusive conversation with mid-day, Kumar revealed how he balanced the harshness of a jail with the visual appeal expected from a modern reality show. Omung Kumar talks about the color-scheme of Lock Upp's jail Explaining his approach, Kumar said he wanted to retain the essence of a prison without making it look unpleasant for viewers. “Jail has a concept on its own that we know of. Grungy, dirty. I wanted to keep that flavour the greyness, the cement walls, the iron structures, the brick walls but give it today’s look and flavour so that people don’t shun it away and say, ‘N...