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Dolly Parton says she’s ‘got some healing to do’ in latest health update – National
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Dolly Parton says she’s ‘got some healing to do’ in latest health update – National

Dolly Parton has shared a health update and cancelled her Las Vegas residency amid ongoing health issues. In an Instagram reel, posted on Monday, Parton wrote in the caption, “Thank you for standing by me and showing me so much love and support over the past year. I’ve still got some healing to do, but I am on my way! See you soon.”In the video shared to her Instagram page, Parton said, “I have some good news and a little bad news. But the good news is I’m responding really well to meds and treatments and I’m improving every day.”“Now, the bad news is, it’s going to take me a little while before I’m up to stage-performance level, because some of the meds and treatments make me a little bit swimmy headed, as my grandma used to say. And of course, I can’t be dizzy carrying around banjos, gui...
Sanjana Sanghi confirms script is ready, eager to reunite with cast
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Sanjana Sanghi confirms script is ready, eager to reunite with cast

Despite the tepid response on its big screen release, Dhak Dhak (2023) found a dedicated audience when it premièred on Netflix. So much so that director Tarun Dudeja, in early 2024, announced the sequel to the Fatima Sana Shaikh, Ratna Pathak Shah, Dia Mirza, and Sanjana Sanghi-starrer. In the latest development, Sanghi told mid-day that the script is ready.  ‘Dhak Dhak’ was Taapsee Pannu’s second production after the thriller ‘Blurr’ (2022) Source link
Revisiting the days when the mob controlled the jukeboxes – National
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Revisiting the days when the mob controlled the jukeboxes – National

My first job was at a place called Frosty’s, the only real hangout in my small prairie town. The front third of the building was dedicated to cheeseburgers and soft ice cream; further back in the middle was a modest pinball arcade, while in the rear was a pool hall. Many God-fearing townsfolk considered this to be three levels of Hell, descending from evil, dinner-spoiling sweets to money-sucking coin-operated amusements, to the domain of smokers, ne’er-do-wells, and hooligans.In the middle of it all was a commercial jukebox, a beat-up thing with terrible audio, and about 50 records. A quarter got you three plays. Rob, one of the pool-playing regulars, would begin his hustling by changing a 10-dollar bill into quarters (the equivalent of almost $50 today), all of which were spent on the sa...
Judge grants ‘toxic’ Taylor Frankie Paul and ex-partner’s protective orders – National
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Judge grants ‘toxic’ Taylor Frankie Paul and ex-partner’s protective orders – National

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Taylor Frankie Paul and the father of her two-year-old son were ordered on Thursday to stay 30 metres (100 feet) away from each other for the next three years as a Utah court commissioner continues to assess custody plans for the child. Both Paul, 31, and her ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen, whose on-and-off relationship has been a major storyline on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, asked a Utah court to turn short-term protective orders into long-term arrangements as the two have accused each other of domestic violence.Third District Court Commissioner Russell Minas described the former couple’s dynamic as “very toxic” before granting Paul and Mortensen’s duelling requests for protective orders against each other. ...
Makers of Sonakshi Sinha starrer to shoot next leg in Mumbai’s Kurla
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Makers of Sonakshi Sinha starrer to shoot next leg in Mumbai’s Kurla

The makers of Dahaad 2 aim to scale up the Sonakshi Sinha, Viineet Kumar Siingh, and Gulshan Devaiah-led series. After wrapping up the Rajasthan schedule, director Reema Kagti and her team will now move to Mumbai for the next leg. According to sources, the Rajasthan leg — shot across multiple small-town locations — focused on establishing the new case and its socio-cultural context. “The Rajasthan schedule was about building the world again, getting the mood, and the investigation in place,” says a source close to the production. Source link
Eurovision turns 70. What to know as Canada mulls joining – National
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Eurovision turns 70. What to know as Canada mulls joining – National

The Eurovision Song Contest is turning 70, with a few political clouds hanging over its glitter-drenched party. The annual musical extravaganza that has been likened to a pop music Olympics takes place in Vienna, Austria, May 12-16. It will see singers and bands from 35 countries compete onstage for the continent’s musical crown — but with some high-profile absentees who are boycotting to protest Israel’s participation.Here’s a guide to all things Eurovision: What it is, who to watch for and how to take part. A contest to unite a continent Eurovision is an international pop music competition founded in 1956 to test new live-broadcasting technology and foster unity after the trauma of World War II. From an initial seven contestants, it grew to include dozens of n...
Kylie Jenner sued by 2nd ex-housekeeper alleging workplace discrimination – National
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Kylie Jenner sued by 2nd ex-housekeeper alleging workplace discrimination – National

Kylie Jenner is facing a second lawsuit from another former employee, alleging she faced workplace discrimination. Juana Delgado Soto, who worked as a housekeeper for the reality TV star for six years, filed a complaint in Los Angeles Superior Court on Wednesday, according to court documents obtained by the Los Angeles Times, Rolling Stone and USA Today.According to the Los Angeles Time, Soto filed the lawsuit against Jenner, Kylie Jenner Inc., staff supervisor Itzel Sibrian, Tri Star Services and La Maison Family Services, alleging racial discrimination, harassment, failure to pay wages, failure to prevent or remedy harassment and discrimination, wrongful termination and more.Global News has not independently viewed the court documents.“On behalf of our clients, we want to be clear: no em...
Sidhu praises Samay Raina’s comic brilliance on The Great Indian Kapil Show
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Sidhu praises Samay Raina’s comic brilliance on The Great Indian Kapil Show

Veteran entertainer Navjot Singh Sidhu has heaped praise on comedian Samay Raina following his appearance on The Great Indian Kapil Show, calling the episode one of the finest he has witnessed in over two decades. Samay Raina and Ranveer Allahbadia to feature in Kapil Sharma`s show The special episode, which also features Ranveer Allahbadia, is set to air on World Laughter Day. Marking their first on-screen reunion after the controversy surrounding India’s Got Latent, the episode has already generated significant buzz among fans.           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Navjot Singh Sidhu (@navjotsinghsidhu) Taking to social media, Sidhu shared a heartfelt note praising Raina’s comic timi...
Britney Spears charged with driving under influence of alcohol, drugs – National
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Britney Spears charged with driving under influence of alcohol, drugs – National

Britney Spears was charged in California on Thursday with driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol, authorities said. The 44-year-old pop star was charged with a single misdemeanor count of driving under the combined influence of alcohol and at least one drug, the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office said.An email sent to a Spears representative seeking comment was not immediately answered.The criminal complaint does not specify what kind of alcohol or drugs, or what amount, Spears is accused of having used.Spears, who has since entered substance abuse treatment, was arrested March 4 after she was pulled over for driving her black BMW fast and erratically on U.S. 101 near her home, the California Highway Patrol said. She appeared to be impaired, took a series of field sobriety...