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K-pop group BTS announced Wednesday that it will not submit its music for the 2027 Grammys in co-ordinated Instagram posts shared on each of the seven members’ accounts. “We have decided not to submit our music to the Grammys this year. We hope music can be heard and loved as music itself, rather than being divided by region or language. Thank you to ARMY and everyone who has always been with us,” a translated version of the statement reads, according to The Associated Press. 7:18 Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber, Shakira and more perform at World Cup final halftime show The announcement follows a nearly four-year hiatus while members completed their ma...

The latest episode of Lock Upp witnessed an emotional moment after actress Gautami Kapoor publicly apologised to contestant Shreya Kalra on behalf of her husband, actor Ram Kapoor, following a controversial incident that had sparked widespread criticism online. The controversy began after a task inside the Lock Upp house, during which Ram Kapoor allegedly touched Shreya inappropriately. The moment quickly went viral on social media, with several viewers expressing discomfort and questioning the actor's behaviour. While Ram later clarified that there was no ill intent behind the gesture and apologised for making Shreya uncomfortable, the incident continued to dominate online conversations. Source link

Country music legend Willie Nelson is speaking out against building artificial intelligence (AI) data centres across the United States. In a statement shared to X on Tuesday, Nelson, 93, spoke about growing up in Abbott, Texas, and urged the community to “fight against data centers invading our land.”“I grew up in Abbott, and I still have a home there with farmed land where I can still see stars at night,” Nelson wrote. “The last thing we need is a loud, water thieving, light polluting, data center anywhere near our town (or any others for that matter).” 1:00 Willie Nelson walks off stage during show in North Carolina, cites ‘illness’ as reason “Th...

Kushal Tandon has emerged as one of the most-talked-about contestants of Kunal Kemmu-hosted Alliance. As he continues to gain the limelight for his gameplay, his sister Tina Tandon, in an exclusive chat with mid-day, opened up about his unfiltered personality, him being targeted, his bond with Sohail Khan, and his past relationships. Kushal Tandon’s sister on his personality Responding to the backlash Kushal Tandon has faced on the show, his sister defended him, saying he is often misunderstood because he wears his heart on his sleeve. She said, "He is exactly what you see on screen. He is very real. He is not fake. He is playing the game with no filters. People are targeting him because Kushal is the centrepiece of the show. It's not an Alliance show; it's a Kushal show. Everywhere, peopl...

Ariana Grande has filed a lawsuit against anonymous hackers she alleges infiltrated the devices of people close to her and stole unreleased music, behind-the-scenes footage and music videos that were reportedly sold online. In a lawsuit filed on Monday in California state court, obtained by Variety, NBC News and ABC News, the pop star reportedly targets a group of unnamed John Does for phishing scams and hacking schemes that caused “unlawful and egregious theft, dissemination and exploitation of unreleased content.”Grande’s legal team reportedly outlined a pattern of illegal behaviour in which the unnamed hackers targeted the personal digital accounts of photographers and producers who work closely with her and sold the data for “significant sums of money,” according to Variety. ...

The second season of The Traitors has finally been announced, ending the wait of the fans. After a successful first season, the show hosted by Karan Johar is back with a new season. Ever since the makers announced the new season with a promo a few days ago, all eyes are on the 21 contestants who will be seen in the show this upcoming season.  Shweta Tiwari, Palak Tiwari, Orry and Karan Tacker to enter The Traitors? While the makers have already announced that actress Mallika Sherawat and comedian Munawar Faruqui will be entering the show, the curiosity around the remaining 19 contestants has been sparking speculations and discussions on the internet. Amid the chatter, sources have informed mid-day that actress Shweta Tiwari is confirmed as a contestant on the reality show. Along with Sh...

Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds made a surprise appearance at Comic-Con in San Diego, dressed as a denim Deadpool. During a Marvel panel on Saturday hosted by Kevin Feige, Reynolds was called on to ask a question to the Avengers: Doomsday cast.“Long-time listener, first-time caller. This seems like an awfully expensive way to announce the film. When do you start filming?” Reynolds asked in his costume. 2:57 Ryan Reynolds likely to testify against Justin Baldoni in Blake Lively lawsuit “It’s in the can, bro. Look around you. Did you bump your head?” Robert Downey Jr. responded to Reynolds. Story continues below advertisement ...

Actor Ram Kapoor made one of the most emotional revelations of Lock Upp while opening up about his strained relationship with his family and the heartbreaking responsibility he carried during his father's final days. During a candid conversation on the reality show, Ram revealed that despite helping his father prepare for death, he remains estranged from his mother and sister, who no longer speak to him. Ram Kapoor reveals a shocking secret Sharing details about his family, Ram admitted that the emotional distance has been painful. He said his mother and sister have cut off communication with him, leaving him without a relationship with them. However, when his father was battling a terminal illness, Ram chose to stand by him through the most difficult phase of his life. Source link

Country singer Jelly Roll and his ex-wife, Bunnie Xo, have reportedly finalized their divorce and reached a settlement. According to court documents obtained by Us Weekly, People, Rolling Stone and TMZ, the former couple entered a marital dissolution agreement on July 17 and Jelly Roll was “awarded an absolute divorce” on the “grounds of irreconcilable differences.”Global News has not independently viewed the court documents. 4:12 Headliner Jelly Roll on stage at Outskirts Music Festival The 41-year-old singer filed for divorce from Bunnie Xo, whose real name is Alisa DeFord, on May 18, according to court records, viewed by Global News. Sto...

Adapting Musafir Café, author Divya Prakash Dubey’s popular novel, wasn’t about recreating every page on screen. When directing the love story’s screen adaptation, Ruchir Arun knew he had to preserve one aspect over everything else — the honesty that made the novel resonate with readers. “When my writer and showrunner, Sharanya [Rajgopal], first brought the project to me, what struck me first were the characters’ names — Chander, Sudha, and Preeti. These old-world names instantly made them feel like people I had known all my life. I wanted to ensure that these characters’ simplicity and the authenticity of their relationships translated perfectly to screen,” recalled Arun. Source link