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Kelly Clarkson claims she’s still waiting for her American Idol prize almost 25 years after winning Season 1 of the singing competition television series in 2002. While talking with The Traitors winner Rob Rausch, 27, on The Kelly Clarkson Show, the 43-year-old singer said she could relate “so hardcore” to the fact that Rausch was still waiting to be paid his US$220,800 prize after winning the reality competition show.“You probably weren’t alive when I was on American Idol,” Clarkson said to Rausch on Tuesday. “I literally was on the show, and they were like, ‘Oh, you win a million dollars’ or whatever. No, you didn’t. They lied. You did not. It was, like, a million dollars worth of investment in you.” 3:52 ...

When 8 AM Metro released in 2023, it might not have made a mark at the box office, but leading man Gulshan Devaiah knew that it told an honest story. Today, his belief in the slice-of-life film, also starring Saiyami Kher, is being rewarded as it is winning love following its release on Prime Video on February 15.   Revealing that he is receiving messages from fans saying that Raj Rachakonda’s directorial venture resonated with them, Devaiah shared, “People are writing to me that they saw themselves in the characters, that it reminded them of their losses that were never fully grieved.” 8 AM Metro first dropped on Zee5, almost a year after its theatrical release. Last month, it landed on Prime Video and reached a wider audience. Reflecting on the movie’s long road to viewers, Devaiah said...

Michael Jackson’s estate has been granted a motion to enter arbitration after Frank Cascio and his adult siblings, who spent time with the late singer, accused him of being a “serial child predator” and sued his estate for child sex trafficking. A judge allowed the Jackson estate to compel arbitration, meaning the parties can wage their legal battle out of court, according to a ruling filed on March 4 in Los Angeles County Superior Court and obtained by USA Today on March 10.The judge’s decision reportedly found that the estate had “a valid and binding arbitration provision” within its legal agreement with Cascio, who signed the paperwork in 2020.The judge ruled that Jackson’s estate must file a proposed order by March 18, with any objections due by April 1. Story continues below a...

Malayalam ZEE5 is set to introduce its next original series, Kasaragod Embassy, a high‑intensity crime thriller that unfolds in a sharply crafted world of ambition, tension and unexpected danger. Spanning seven gripping episodes, the series brings together a mix of suspense, character‑driven drama and a deeply immersive atmosphere that keeps viewers on edge. The trailer of the upcoming series was launched by superstar Mammootty`s production house Mammooty Kampany.  About Kasargod Embassy Directed by Atish M. Nair and produced by Legendary Movies, the series features a compelling ensemble cast including Abu Salim, Govind Pai, Rony David, Sudheesh, Kabir Duhan Singh, Deepak Parambol, Arjun, and more. At its heart, Kasaragod Embassy tells the story of two cousins whose desire for a better ...

Joshua Jackson made his first public comments on the death of his Dawson’s Creek co-star James Van Der Beek and described his mourning as an “ongoing” process nearly one month after his death. “I mean, I think it hits in a variety of different ways,” Jackson said during an appearance on the Today show Tuesday. “For me as a father now, I think the enormity of the tragedy for his family hits in a very different way than just as a colleague, so I think the process is just ongoing.”Jackson reflected on the “very amazing time” he spent co-starring with Van Der Beek on six seasons of Dawson’s Creek from 1998 through 2003. 0:32 James Van Der Beek, ‘Dawson’s Creek’ star, dead at 48 ...

U.S. Justice Department lawyers said Monday that it has tentatively settled its antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster and its parent company, Live Nation Entertainment, striking a deal to ultimately lower ticket prices for consumers and end an illegal monopoly over live events in America. But some states signaled they won’t join the deal and will continue an ongoing trial.After the Justice Department announced the deal at the start of the trial day in Manhattan federal court, Judge Arun Subramanian called it “entirely unacceptable” that no one informed him of the tentative deal until late Sunday. A term sheet for the expected settlement was signed on Thursday, he said.A senior Justice Department official, though, spoke effusively of the looming settlement on the condition of anonymity Mon...

Roop Durgapal is going to make her debut in the web space with Prakash Jha’s Sankalp, starring Nana Patekar, Sanjay Kapoor, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Kranti Prakash Jha and Meghna Malik.  The actress said that working alongside such talented names was like educating herself about various aspect about acting. Sharing more on the series and her role, Roop said: ”The stellar cast is one of the vital reasons that I was excited to join the show. When everyone has had a fabulous body of work, you know there will be a lot of learning on sets & off it as well.” She added: “Just being around Nana Patekar Sir, Prakash sir was like educating myself about various aspects of acting, making and even life as a whole. There was so much to learn from Meghna Malik ma’am as well, we bonded during lunche...

Tommy DeCarlo, the lead singer for the rock band Boston, has died at the age of 60. DeCarlo’s wife, Annie, and his children, Talia and Tommy Jr., confirmed his death in an Instagram post on Monday, writing, “It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our Dad, Tommy DeCarlo, on Monday, March 9th, 2026.”“After being diagnosed with brain cancer last September, he fought with incredible strength and courage, right up until the very end,” the post continued. “During this difficult time, we kindly ask that friends and fans respect our family’s privacy as we grieve and support one another. Rest in peace, Dad.” Story continues below advertisement DeCarlo joined Boston as lead vocalist after frontman Brad Delp’s death in 2007 and toured with the band for near...

Actress Sana Makbul is embracing a new milestone in her acting journey as she makes her OTT debut with Begum of Crime on Hungama OTT. Known for her versatility and strong screen presence, Sana is now exploring the digital storytelling space with a project that marks a significant step in her evolving career. Sana talks about her OTT debut Speaking about entering the OTT world, Sana said the decision came from her desire to constantly challenge herself. “I’ve always believed in taking risks with my career choices. As an actor, it’s important to keep evolving and stepping into spaces that push you creatively. OTT today is such an exciting platform because it allows us to experiment with stories and characters in a way that feels very real.” She further shared that she was intentional abou...

Sir Hugh Beaver loved to go hunting, and on Nov. 10, 1951, took a shot at a golden plover and missed. An argument arose within the hunting party: Was the golden plover the fastest game bird in Europe? If it was, Sir Beaver had his excuse. But someone else insisted that the true speed champion was the rest grouse, casting aspersions on Sir Beaver’s statement. That night at the lodge, no amount of research could determine which bird was quicker. This was frustrating.Returning to his position as the managing director of Guinness Breweries, he commissioned Norris and Ross McWhirter to compile a book that would settle all future debates about the fastest, slowest, biggest, smallest, highest, lowest, and all manner of superlatives of all time. Thus was born The Guinness Book of World Records.I’v...