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Singer Oliver Tree on passenger list of deadly helicopter crash in Brazil – National
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Singer Oliver Tree on passenger list of deadly helicopter crash in Brazil – National

Singer and internet personality Oliver Tree was on the passenger list of a helicopter involved in a deadly crash that killed six people over Rio de Janeiro on Sunday morning, firefighters said. He was 32.Rio de Janeiro’s Military Fire Department said one of the helicopters crashed in the parking lot of a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire that was extinguished, The Associated Press reports.Officials said an investigation is underway to determine the cause of the collision. 0:47 Fatal Alberta helicopter crash report advises against having passengers during risky training Police said that comedian Tree w...
The Toronto music scene has a ‘Banana Man’ situation – National
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The Toronto music scene has a ‘Banana Man’ situation – National

Toronto is in the global spotlight this week, and not just because of the World Cup. The world also seems transfixed on a man in a banana suit. And it hasn’t been going well for the banana. On June 5, a hardcore band called Terror headlined a show at Lithuanian House on a tour supporting their album, Still Suffer. Also on the bill was End It, a hardcore band from Baltimore. When they took the stage, they couldn’t help notice the giant banana in the audience, or, more correctly, a man in a sparkly banana suit.This was Banana Man, a guy named Scott who has made a habit of going to rock gigs dressed this way. He’s been spotted crowd-surfing at a Rise Against Show (his second time) and in a giant circle pit at a gig by System of a Down. He clearly loves what he does and has connected with mosh...
Taylor Swift becomes youngest woman ever inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame – National
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Taylor Swift becomes youngest woman ever inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame – National

Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night at age 36. “It was instinctual. No one taught me how to do it,” she said of songwriting through a raspy voice she attributed to screaming along to the night’s performances and Wednesday night’s historic NBA game between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs. 3:38 Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce getting married at Madison Square Garden? Not so fast Previous Video Next Video Story continues below advertisement She...
Manoj Bajpayee shares the lesson that helped him navigate life and career
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Manoj Bajpayee shares the lesson that helped him navigate life and career

From a small village in Bihar to becoming one of India’s most respected actors, Manoj Bajpayee’s journey has been shaped by grit, sacrifice, and an unwavering belief in moving forward. Over the years, the actor has won acclaim for his performances, but behind his success lies a personal philosophy that has helped him navigate both triumphs and setbacks. Manoj Bajpayee talks about his career In a candid conversation on Shekhar Tonite with host Shekhar Suman, Bajpayee opened up about the mindset that has guided him throughout his life and career. Reflecting on a poem that has remained close to his heart, the actor revealed how its message continues to influence the way he approaches life. Source link
Renowned British artist David Hockney dies at 88 – National
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Renowned British artist David Hockney dies at 88 – National

David Hockney, a treasured British artist whose paintings of shimmering pools and colourful iPad drawings became icons of contemporary art, has died, his publicist said Friday. He was 88. Over a seven-decade career, Hockney explored and reimagined classical portraiture, landscape painting and pop art, working in painting, collage, photography and digital drawing.Hockney was born in the north of England but lived much of his life in Southern California, making its sun-drenched suburban views a major motif.Later in life, he returned to Europe, finding renewed inspiration in the wooded hills of his native county of Yorkshire and the fields and trees of France’s Normandy region. One of the most popular and critically lauded British artists of his generation, his works sold for record prices at...
U.S. DOJ clears Paramount Skydance’s planned acquisition of Warner Bros. – National
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U.S. DOJ clears Paramount Skydance’s planned acquisition of Warner Bros. – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size The U.S. Justice Department’s Antitrust Division said it has cleared Paramount Skydance Corp’s planned $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. Department of Justice officials said in a statement released late on Friday that it determined the transaction did not pose a threat to competition in streaming, the traditional television business or film.The clearance gives Paramount another regulatory green light to point to as it seeks to ward off a potential challenge to the deal by states.In April, Paramount also asked ‌the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to approve foreign investments backing the acquisition. U.S. senators have raised concerns about Middle Eastern sovereig...
Amol Parashar faces fresh challenges in Bhathkandi
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Amol Parashar faces fresh challenges in Bhathkandi

Prime Video unveiled a rib-tickling trailer of its upcoming comedy-drama Gram Chikitsalay Season 2. The hilarious trailer follows Dr. Prabhat as he battles to revive Bhathkandi's failing Primary Healthcare Center. Directed by Lalitam Tiwari, Season 2 of Gram Chikitsalay returns with Amol Parashar, Akash Makhija, Anandeshwar Dwivedi, Vinay Pathak, Akansha Ranjan Kapoor, and Garima Vikrant Singh reprising their roles. About Gram Chikitsalay 2 trailer The trailer offers a glimpse into Dr. Prabhat’s (played by Amol Parashar) ongoing mission to revive the struggling Primary Health Centre in Bhathkandi. Just when he thinks he has finally won over the villagers, a fresh set of challenges lands on his treatment table. Convinced that earning the coveted “Adarsh PHC” title is the key to solving his ...
‘X-Men’ actor Tyler Mane diagnosed with breast cancer: ‘It’s super rare’
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‘X-Men’ actor Tyler Mane diagnosed with breast cancer: ‘It’s super rare’

Retired Canadian wrestler Tyler Mane, who played Sabretooth in X-Men and Deadpool & Wolverine, revealed that he has been diagnosed with breast cancer. In a video posted to Instagram, Mane, who started his career as a professional wrestler, shared that he has started chemotherapy.“One in 750 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime and I’m one of them. Because it’s rarely talked about, it’s usually found at later stages and has worse outcomes. I want to change that,” the X-Men actor said. 1:42 Manitoba researchers developing breakthrough breast cancer imaging technology ...