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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...

The recently released streaming series Glory may showcase the clash of titans in the boxing ring, but for Sayani Gupta, it brought a clash of shooting dates. The actress, who is getting a lot of positive response to her work in the show, has shared how she struck a balance between Glory and her maiden production Aasmani. Source link

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...

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 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...

Some moments trend… and some become must-watch, but this one is all about the laughs. This World Laughter Day, Netflix continues to bring comedy to the forefront with a special episode of The Great Indian Kapil Show, celebrating its many shades of humour. At the heart of it all is the OG comedy king, Kapil Sharma, joined by new-age voices Samay Raina and Ranveer Allahbadia for a crossover where punchlines hit fast, and the laughs keep rolling. Kapil Sharma on Samay Raina and Ranveer Allahbadia's appearance Kapil Sharma said, “Humare show ko audience se jo pyaar mila hai, usse yahi motivation milta hai ki unhe fresh aur entertaining content diya jaye. World Laughter Day ke mauke par Netflix ke saath ek special episode plan kiya hai- natural, fun aur full of laughter. Is baar Samay aur Ranve...

Days of Our Lives actor Patrick Muldoon’s cause of death has been revealed following his passing on April 19 at the age of 57, according to U.S. media outlets. According to his death certificate, released by the County of Los Angeles’ Department of Public Health and obtained by People and Us Weekly, Muldoon’s cause of death was listed as myocardial infarction, more commonly known as a heart attack.The death certificate, obtained by the outlets, lists pulmonary embolism and hereditary coagulopathy as underlying causes, according to the reports. 3:45 Medic Minute: Cardiovascular health and importance of CPR & AED knowledge Coagulopathy occur...

Pulkit Samrat is gearing up for the release of his upcoming series, Glory, where he plays a boxer. As an actor playing a boxer on screen, it certainly wasn't an easy task. But Pulkit did not just stop at a few punches on the screen. The actor participated in a live boxing match with professional boxer Neeraj Goyat at the trailer launch. His trainer, Drew Neal, tells midday how they prepared for the transformation. Pulkit Samrat trained for nine months for Glory Talking about training Pulkit in boxing, Drew reveals, "He was a complete novice when we met. So, I had to teach him everything, right from the footwork to the punches to actually sparring. So, prior to shooting, we trained together for around nine months before we actually started shooting. And, of course, during the shoot and even...

In a courtroom on Wednesday, prosecutors said that singer D4vd, legal name David Anthony Burke, killed 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez by stabbing her multiple times. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office shared what they said the evidence would show in a document filed Wednesday that provided the first detailed allegations of efforts to dismember Rivas’ body and get rid of evidence, according to The Associated Press.Burke has been charged with murder in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose decomposed body was found in the trunk of a Tesla registered to the singer last year.He pleaded not guilty to the charges last week, and is being held without bond ahead of his trial.The court filing, viewed and obtained by The Associated Press, said Burke began a sexu...

Actress Palak Tiwari, who is set to make her foray into OTT with her upcoming series Lukkhe, has shared how she drew from her mother, Shweta Tiwari, for her part in the show. The actress also called her a gift to her mother’s iconic character, Prerna. In the series, the actress essays the role of Sanober, who navigates vulnerability, love, and inner conflict within a high-stakes, music-led narrative. Source link