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Samay Raina shuts down joke linked to Rs 370 biryani row
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Samay Raina shuts down joke linked to Rs 370 biryani row

Comedian Samay Raina is earning praise online after a recent episode of India's Got Latent featured him calling out a misogynistic remark linked to the viral Rs 370 biryani controversy that sparked widespread outrage earlier this month. Rs 370 biryani row The incident traces back to a stand-up show by comedian Pranit More, where an audience member narrated a story about spending Rs 370 on a chicken biryani during a date and then suggested that he was entitled to something in return from the woman. The comment was widely criticised for appearing to glorify coercive and non-consensual behaviour, triggering backlash across social media and prompting intervention from the National Commission for Women (NCW). Source link
Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO break silence in first comments since divorce – National
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Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO break silence in first comments since divorce – National

Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO have broken their silence following the news that the country singer filed for divorce after nearly 10 years of marriage. During a Thursday episode of her Dumb Blonde Podcast, Bunnie XO opened up to listeners about the argument that led to Jelly Roll ultimately filing the divorce papers.Bunnie XO, whose real name is Alisha DeFord, said that she and the 41-year-old singer have “never really been good at having disagreements and they tended to hold things in, which she said was “a recipe for disaster.” 5:24 Star Search is back with Sarah Michelle Gellar, Jelly Roll, Chrissy Teigen, and Anthony Anderson as judges She said...
Ramandeep Yadav says missing Black Warrant led him to Rajjo
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Ramandeep Yadav says missing Black Warrant led him to Rajjo

Destiny works in mysterious ways. Just ask actor Ramandeep Yadav, who is earning praise for playing Rajjo in Prime Video’s Raakh, a character inspired by notorious criminal Ranga of the infamous Ranga-Billa case. Ironically, the actor says the role came to him after another opportunity slipped away. Yadav had auditioned for the same character in Vikramaditya Motwane’s Black Warrant (2025), but he now believes missing out on it was for the best. “Some projects don’t happen and you should be thankful for that. Maybe I was meant to meet Rajjo. I trust that whatever is meant for me will come to me,” says the actor. Although Rajjo draws inspiration from Kuljeet Singh, alias Ranga, Yadav deliberately avoided digging too deeply into the criminal’s past. “The moment you start researching too much,...
Anne Hathaway announces she’s pregnant, expecting 3rd baby with husband – National
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Anne Hathaway announces she’s pregnant, expecting 3rd baby with husband – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Anne Hathaway revealed that she’s pregnant and expecting her third baby with husband Adam Shulman. The star of The Devil Wears Prada, 43, shared the news in an Instagram video on Friday, wearing a white dress and walking into view of the camera with her arms in front of her stomach before revealing her pregnancy bump.“x Baby, I’m yours x,” Hathaway captioned her post, accompanied by Barbara Lewis’s song, Baby I’m Yours. Story continues below advertisement When asked for confirmation by The Associated Press, a Hathaway spokesman responded, “I think the video is pretty obvious.” Get daily National news Get daily Canada ne...
James Burrows, prolific TV director and ‘Cheers’ co-creator, dead at 85 – National
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James Burrows, prolific TV director and ‘Cheers’ co-creator, dead at 85 – National

James Burrows, who helped create volumes of laughter as director of more than a thousand episodes of such classic television comedies as “Cheers,” “Taxi,” “Friends” and “Will and Grace,” died Friday. He was 85. His family confirmed his death in a statement to People, saying he “passed away peacefully today surrounded by his family.” No location or cause of death was provided.Burrows spent his career behind the camera specializing in situation comedies. Few viewers recognized him or knew his name, other than to see it flash quickly on the screen in the opening credits. But they knew his work.Burrows got his start in television relatively late at age 35 in 1974, directing episodes of “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” “The Bob Newhart Show,” and “Laverne & Shirley.”He co-created “Cheers,” dire...
Akash Makhija aka Babu reveals getting death threats
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Akash Makhija aka Babu reveals getting death threats

The latest crime drama Raakh has generated strong reactions from viewers ever since its release. Amid the strong critical response, actor Akash Makhija has been widely praised for his portrayal of the antagonist Babu. While many hailed his performance, the actor has also found himself at the centre of recieving end of hate.   Akash Makhija says he has been receiving death threats In an interview with Zoom, Akash opened up about the intensity of the response he has been receiving for his role, revealing it has been so strong that he has even received death threats from viewers. Source link
Lil Nas X breaks silence on rehab, reveals bipolar diagnosis – National
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Lil Nas X breaks silence on rehab, reveals bipolar diagnosis – National

Lil Nas X said he feels “less fear in my heart” as he got candid about his mental health and bipolar disorder following his arrest last August where he was charged with attacking Los Angeles police officers. The Old Town Road rapper took to Instagram on Wednesday to share a video that he said felt “awkward” but he still wanted to share an update with his fans.“I’ve been in rehab for a few months, and since then I’ve been, you know, back at home, whether it’s in Atlanta with my family or in Los Angeles with myself and friends and whatnot, and trying to ground myself down to earth and get out of my head,” Lil Nas X said at the beginning of his video. 0:28 ‘That was terrifying’: Lil Nas X speaks o...
Rapper Mystikal sentenced to 20 years in prison for rape – National
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Rapper Mystikal sentenced to 20 years in prison for rape – National

Rapper Mystikal has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to raping a woman at his Louisiana home in 2022. Mystikal, whose real name is Michael Lawrence Tyler, pleaded guilty to third-degree rape in March with a sentencing cap of 20 years, five years less than the maximum punishment for the crime, according to The Associated Press.His plea deal reduced the charge from first-degree rape, which carries an automatic life sentence.Before his Tuesday sentencing hearing, the 55-year-old rapper asked a judge to withdraw his guilty plea, saying he “did not have sufficient opportunity to fully consider the consequences,” according to ABC affiliate WBRZ.The victim appeared before the court on Tuesday and asked for Mystikal to receive the maximum sentence, WBRZ reports. S...
Ali Fazal says every day is gift as he honours his mother’s memory
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Ali Fazal says every day is gift as he honours his mother’s memory

Ali Fazal on Wednesday penned an emotional note remembering his late mother. "Take care black bird!! And thanks for working hard to making me feel alive. We both died a day this day some days ago.. you were buried and i remained . Each day since, is a bonus .. a gift . Another day apart from you but towards you . In honour of you in debt to you. Zuni is a wonderful projection of you. You wouldve been a funny ole grandmum heh.. i play it out sometimes. Just posting here to keep a reminder for me - that this all of this is a gift - i am thankful. Until then Amma," he posted. Source link