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Kenny Loggins demands Trump remove his song from AI ‘poop’ video – National
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Kenny Loggins demands Trump remove his song from AI ‘poop’ video – National

Kenny Loggins is speaking out against U.S. President Donald Trump using his song Danger Zone in an AI video posted to his Truth Social account in response to the “No Kings” protests over the weekend. In a statement shared with Variety on Monday, Loggins, 77, demanded that his song be removed from the AI video showing Trump in a fighter jet dropping what appears to be fecal matter on “No Kings” protesters.😂🤣😂👑✈️pic.twitter.com/3nUD6aOvhj— Commentary Donald J. Trump Posts From Truth Social (@TrumpDailyPosts) October 19, 2025 Story continues below advertisement “This is an unauthorized use of my performance of Danger Zone. Nobody asked me for my permission, which I would have denied, and I request that my recording on this video is removed immediately,” Loggins s...
Mohit Malik opens up about his role in Mirzapur The film
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Mohit Malik opens up about his role in Mirzapur The film

He is a rare find. Why? Because Mohit Malik is one of those actors who knows only one way to perform — by immersing himself completely in his characters, often blurring the lines between reel and real. We’ve seen it in Doli Armaanon Ki (2013) and Kullfi Kumarr Bajewala (2018), among others. Now, playing Lord Shiva — father to Ganesh and Kartikey — Malik reveals that it was a role he had once manifested but initially refused when the offer came his way. “It was destiny,” he says. It was also destiny that led him to Mirzapur: The Film, where he plays a pivotal role among actors “so secure in their craft”. In conversation with mid-day, Malik talks about his hesitation before taking up Gatha Shiv Parivaar Ki – Ganesh Kartikey, his move towards films, and working on the set of Mirzapur: The Fil...
CBC asks court to keep Gem subscriber numbers confidential – National
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CBC asks court to keep Gem subscriber numbers confidential – National

CBC/Radio-Canada has filed an application in Federal Court to fight an order directing it to disclose subscriber numbers for its Gem streaming service. The information commissioner ordered CBC to make available the number of paid subscribers to Gem following an access-to-information request for the data.CBC/Radio-Canada president Marie-Philippe Bouchard told The Canadian Press the subscriber numbers are sensitive commercial information.That confidentiality matters when it comes to things like commercial negotiations on bundling Gem with other streaming services, Bouchard added.The public broadcaster is “charged with making some of our budget out of commercial relationships,” she said.“And that has to be played according to the rules of the market. And so we’re finding ourselves, with this ...
Jitendra Kumar: Bracketing depends on actors more than producers
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Jitendra Kumar: Bracketing depends on actors more than producers

It’s natural for an actor to feel apprehensive about alienating their audience when breaking away from their screen image. But Jitendra Kumar had no such worries when he said yes to Bhagwat Chapter One: Raakshas. “Of course, there are things that connect with the audience. But no matter how strong an actor’s image is, the audience wants to be surprised,” starts Kumar, who has built a fan base with his dependable characters in TVF’s Panchayat and Kota Factory. The Zee5 film felt like a necessary step. To him, it’s thrilling that even though he is best known as Jeetu bhaiyya of Kota Factory, the makers envisioned him in a dark role. “Harman [Baweja, producer] and the team’s excitement about having me in this complex, grey part excited me a lot. But it also raised expectations,” he smiles. I...
Britney Spears’ rep responds to ex Kevin Federline’s memoir allegations – National
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Britney Spears’ rep responds to ex Kevin Federline’s memoir allegations – National

Britney Spears is responding to her ex-husband Kevin Federline’s allegations against her in his upcoming memoir, which include that she watched her sons sleep “with a knife in her hand.” “With news from Kevin’s book breaking, once again he and others are profiting off her and sadly it comes after child support has ended with Kevin,” a representative for Spears, 43, told Entertainment Weekly in response to excerpts released from Federline’s upcoming memoir, You Thought You Knew.“All she cares about are her kids, Sean Preston and Jayden James, and their well-being during this sensationalism. She detailed her journey in her memoir,” her rep added of her 2023 book, The Woman in Me.Federline, who was married to Spears from 2004 to 2007, expressed concern for Spears and their sons, Sean Preston ...
Ian Thornley on Big Wreck’s new album and 30 years in the music business – National
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Ian Thornley on Big Wreck’s new album and 30 years in the music business – National

Ian Thornley has been leading Big Wreck on and off (mostly on) for more than 30 years now. Founded in Boston by some Berklee College of Music students in 1992, Thornley brought the band back to Toronto and had an excellent run that stretched from 1997 to 2o03. Then came a breakup, a solo career with three more albums, and finally a reunion in 2010, which resulted in five more albums. A sixth, The Rest of the Story, is coming to stores on Oct. 24. I had a chance to speak with Thornley from his home studio.Alan Cross: You’re now more than 30 years into a full-time music career. Did you ever imagine this would be the case?Ian Thornley: Well, I didn’t imagine it wouldn’t be the case, but I never thought that far ahead, to be honest with you. I never thought I’d still be grinding 30 years in. I...
Akshay Kumar says he values THIS over money
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Akshay Kumar says he values THIS over money

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar shared his thoughts on the importance of money and how peace of mind is more valuable to him during the launch of a fashion-focused entrepreneurial reality show, `Pitch To Get Rich`. He said at the event, "Everybody knows its importance. But the most important thing, more than money, is the peace of mind, which I go for more than money. Yes, I work hard. I work for money. But at the same time, if I have to compare, if I have to go for, I would go for peace of mind." Akshay added, "Entrepreneurship is about courage, the courage to take risks, reinvent, and lead. `Pitch to Get Rich` celebrates that spirit while championing the vision of Make in India, giving real opportunities to fashion creators who are ready to build India`s next big global brand, taking Indi...
Diane Keaton’s cause of death revealed by family – National
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Diane Keaton’s cause of death revealed by family – National

Diane Keaton’s cause of death has been released days after the Oscar-winning actor died at the age of 79. The Annie Hall actor died in California on Oct. 11, surrounded by loved ones, her family confirmed.“The Keaton family are very grateful for the extraordinary messages of love and support they have received these past few days on behalf of their beloved Diane, who passed away from pneumonia on October 11,” Keaton’s family said in a statement to People on Wednesday.Her family went on to share the causes she was passionate about.“She loved her animals and she was steadfast in her support of the unhoused community, so any donations in her memory to a local food bank or an animal shelter would be a wonderful and much appreciated tribute to her,” they added. Story continues below adv...
Richa Chadha joins Ali Fazal in Varanasi to celebrate his birthday
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Richa Chadha joins Ali Fazal in Varanasi to celebrate his birthday

Actor Richa Chadha along with her daughter Zuneyra  have travelled to Varanasi, where her husband Ali Fazal is currently shooting for “Mirzapur: The Movie.” Richa told IANS: “Ali has been shooting non-stop, and I felt it was the perfect moment to be together as a family.” The visit, which also coincided with Ali’s birthday. A source close to the couple told IANS: “Richa wanted to make Ali’s birthday memorable but, more than that, she wanted them to have some peaceful family time together. With Ali’s packed schedule and Richa’s own commitments, this trip was her way of reconnecting and spending a few quiet days as a family.” “They took walks along the ghats, enjoyed local food, and even visited a few of their favorite old spots from the early Mirzapur days.” Richa said Varanasi holds s...
Dan Aykroyd says estates of late stars should be compensated for AI-generated videos – National
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Dan Aykroyd says estates of late stars should be compensated for AI-generated videos – National

Dan Aykroyd says he’s not opposed to an AI-generated alter ego extending his screen career into the afterlife. The “Ghostbusters” star and founding “SNL” cast-member says he’d be open to the idea as long as his estate is compensated for any likenesses created by artificial intelligence.Aykroyd is currently hosting a second season of the History Channel’s wild-but-true series “The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd,” which he mused could be a good candidate for such experiments.“Certainly if History Channel and AI want to generate me after I’m gone and have me out there doing the show, they can. But they have to pay my estate, my family, to do so,” Aykroyd said in a recent video call from his family’s Ontario farm in the Thousand Islands.Aykroyd floated the notion when asked for his thoughts on ...