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Singer Anusha Mani on acting debut: `Being forced to audition really paid off`
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Singer Anusha Mani on acting debut: `Being forced to audition really paid off`

Behind the mic is where Anusha Mani built her identity over the past 18 years, lending her voice to hits like Lehrein (Aisha), Gulaabo (Shaandaar) and Tera rasta chhodoon na (Chennai Express). But now, she has stepped out of the recording studio and into the spotlight. The singer has made her acting debut with Hai Junoon, the musical series led by Neil Nitin Mukesh and Jacqueline Fernandez. “As a singer, I never thought I would or could act. What drew me to this show primarily was that it was a musical. I auditioned during the lockdown when the makers were looking for singers who can act. Turns out, being forced to audition by my management and family really paid off,” Mani laughs.  A still from Hai Junoon For the singer-turned-actor, the JioHotstar series that is centred on a talent sh...
To tour or not to tour: Artists second-guess going on road as touring gets harder – National
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To tour or not to tour: Artists second-guess going on road as touring gets harder – National

At first glance, the global touring industry seems to be doing well. Live Nation, the largest concert promoter and ticketing company, reported earlier this month that it was having an amazing year. More than 100 million tickets have been sold for events in 2025 so far. Compare that with 2019, the last big year before COVID-19, when Live Nation had sales of 98 million tickets for the entire 12 months.Economic slowdown? Tariff-related issues? Fan rebellions against the high cost of tickets? None of those dire predictions seems to be coming true. Live music is having a banner year!Well, maybe for some.Coachella didn’t sell out for the second year running, and of those who did go, more than half financed their ticket purchases.Other festivals have been cancelled. According to tracker Music Fes...
Sirens series review: Women on the brink
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Sirens series review: Women on the brink

Title: SirensCast: Meghann Fahy, Milly Alcock, Glenn HowertonCreator: Molly Smith MetzlerRating: 3/5Runtime: 1 hr/ep ( 5 eps) This series is based on an Off Broadway play “Elemeno Pea” by Molly Smith Metzler who is also the creator of this limited 5-episode series. The series is focused on the way women treat each other and at its heart are two estranged sisters Devon DeWitt and the younger, aspirational Simone. Their fractured relationship becomes the basis for a whole lot of drama. Directed by Nicole Kassell, Quyen Tran and Lila Neugebauer, Sirens excels in unsettling the viewer with its befuddled world of truths and lies. The sunny, picture-perfect island plays host to a dark biting social satire, with melodrama and thrills underlining the idyllic setting. The story may sound common ...
A new Era: Taylor Swift buys back rights to all of her music – National
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A new Era: Taylor Swift buys back rights to all of her music – National

Look what you made her do. Taylor Swift, in a move to end a long-running battle over who owns her music, announced Friday that she has bought back the rights to her first six albums.“All of the music I’ve ever made now belongs to me,” the Karma singer wrote, announcing the news on her official website. “I’ve been bursting into tears of joy … ever since I found out this is really happening.” Story continues below advertisement Swift originally lost the rights to her entire catalogue of music in 2019 when her first record label, Big Machine, sold them to music producer Scooter Braun. It kicked off a feud between the singer and Braun, the latter of whom has fallen from grace in the music industry as a result.In November 2020, Braun turned around and sold the mast...
Diddy trial: Ex-employee ‘Mia’ alleges she was sexually assaulted by rapper – National
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Diddy trial: Ex-employee ‘Mia’ alleges she was sexually assaulted by rapper – National

NOTE: The following article contains disturbing details and video footage. Please read at your own discretion. A woman identified only as the pseudonym “Mia,” a former assistant of Sean “Diddy” Combs, continued her testimony Friday at his sex trafficking and racketeering trial.Mia said that she threw her phone across the room in terror and ran outside when she saw the hip-hop mogul calling her days after his longtime ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, sued him two years ago.“It was just so triggering to see that,” the former assistant said. She was the second of three women expected to testify at the federal trial in Manhattan that they were sexually abused by Combs.Ventura’s lawsuit, which alleged years of sexual abuse, was settled within a day for $20 million. Story continues below a...
Landman series review: Billy Bob Thornton-starrer is a smart tragic comedy
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Landman series review: Billy Bob Thornton-starrer is a smart tragic comedy

Title: LandmanCast: Billy Bob Thornton, Ali Larter, Jacob Lofland, Michelle Randolph, Paulina Chávez, Kayla Wallace, Mark Collie, James JordanDirector/Creator: Taylor Sheridan, Christian WallaceRating: 3.5/5Episodes: 5 This oil industry melodrama set in the boom-towns of West-Texas is about fortune seekers and the world of oil rigs. The series follows roughnecks and wildcat billionaires fueling a boom that changes the geopolitics of the region.“Landman” is a potent combination of big business, family conflicts and horrific on-the-job accidents. Landman is an antihero drama replete with cursing, violence, and nudity. We’re introduced to Tommy in a vulnerable spot, being held at gunpoint by a drug cartel enforcer. Tommy, has the ability to talk himself out of the trickiest pickle and does ...
Tatyana Ali says she was bullied on Jawbreaker set, Rose McGowan defended her
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Tatyana Ali says she was bullied on Jawbreaker set, Rose McGowan defended her

Tatyana Ali has opened up about a tough moment she faced during the making of the 1999 teen film Jawbreaker. Taking to her Instagram post, the actress shared that she was bullied on set by one of her co-stars. But she also remembered a kind act from Rose McGowan, who stood up for her. "These are from Jawbreaker (1999). I was the only one actually in high school when we shot this, and I dealt with a little bullying on set from one actress in particular. But one day, she tried it in front of everybody... and @rosemcgowan told her to stfu in front of everybody! I will always love her for that!," read the caption of her post.           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Tatyana Ali (@tatyanaali) ...
‘Biblical bars’: Beatboxing nun goes viral with a blessed show on live TV – National
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‘Biblical bars’: Beatboxing nun goes viral with a blessed show on live TV – National

A pair of nuns in Brazil have grabbed the attention of the internet for breaking into a beatboxing riff during a musical performance on television. The moment was aired on a Catholic, Portuguese TV channel called Pai Eterno, where a duo of nuns and a priest appeared on the broadcast to discuss their work.The sisters, who wore matching light blue skirts, white blouses, and pronounced crosses around their necks, were in the middle of singing a song in harmony when one dropped a freestyle beat as her godly companions broke out in dance. @stonetaylor5 Posted @withregram • @proper_xl Let her COOK! 🎤🔥 Brazilian Nun Goes Viral after Beatboxing on TV. ♬ original sound – Stonetaylor The clip swiftly gained popularity on social media and made headlines in Brazil before being picked up by U.S. news o...
Jennifer Lopez announces Las Vegas residency after cancelling 2024 tour – National
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Jennifer Lopez announces Las Vegas residency after cancelling 2024 tour – National

Let’s Get Loud — Jennifer Lopez is returning to Las Vegas for a new residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. The show, Jennifer Lopez: Up All Night Live in Las Vegas, will begin the week of New Year’s Eve with four shows taking place on December 30 and 31 and January 2 and 3, along with eight performances scheduled for March 2026.Lopez announced the news on social media after hosting the 2025 American Music Awards on Monday.“We’re back! I’m doing a residency in Las Vegas! Join me for Up All Night Live In Las Vegas At The Colosseum at Caesars Palace,” Lopez wrote. Story continues below advertisement This residency marks Lopez’s return to Las Vegas after her previous recording-breaking show, Jennifer Lopez: All I Have at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino...
Jennifer Aniston shares weekend snaps, Indian fans spot idol of goddess Lakshmi
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Jennifer Aniston shares weekend snaps, Indian fans spot idol of goddess Lakshmi

Jennifer Aniston gave her fans a peek into her weekend with a series of casual and adorable photos -- but one small detail had Indian fans especially curious. On Sunday, Aniston shared a "Sunday Funday photo dump" on Instagram, showing a relaxed gathering with close friends. However what really caught the eye of many Indian followers was a photo that showed a black table with a pot of red roses and several decorative statues. Among them was a small idol of Hindu goddess Lakshmi, placed right next to a laughing Buddha. Take a look           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Jennifer Aniston (@jenniferaniston) The post included other pictures including selfies with actor Alessandro Nivola, a s...