Saturday, November 22

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The future of AI and music is coming into focus. It does not look good for human artists – National
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The future of AI and music is coming into focus. It does not look good for human artists – National

The record executives had gathered in the back corner of an exclusive private club, sipping from crystal highball glasses, each with a large square ice cube. A bottle of 40-year-old Macallan, already two-thirds empty, sat on the table. “Artists are so difficult,” the Brit complained. “They’re finicky, unreliable, and refuse to believe that creativity should be something that turns on like a light switch. I mean, how hard can it be? The petite woman from Seoul in charge of most of the music market in East Asia spoke next. “It’s true,” she said, “And they’re always whining about being mistreated. ‘Streaming doesn’t pay’ and ‘I need more money.’ I never want to hear anyone on my label complain about having to post things on social media every day. I mean, how hard is it to go viral with every...
Sameer Wankhede calls The Ba***ds of Bollywood `vendetta,` alleges defamation
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Sameer Wankhede calls The Ba***ds of Bollywood `vendetta,` alleges defamation

Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer and former NCB Mumbai Zonal Director Sameer Dnyandev Wankhede has filed a rejoinder before the Delhi High Court, accusing Red Chillies Entertainment Pvt. Ltd., the Shah Rukh Khan owned production house, of producing and circulating "false, malicious and defamatory" content through its Netflix web series `The Ba***ds of Bollywood`. Wankhede contended that the web series is not a work of fiction but a "personal vendetta disguised as satire", orchestrated to malign his reputation following the 2021 Cordelia Cruise drug case involving Shah Rukh Khan`s son, Aryan Khan. In the rejoinder, Wankhede alleged that the character of a government officer depicted in the series was deliberately modelled on him, citing striking resemblances in appearance, speech, and...
Dining with the Kapoors: When and where to watch the Kapoor Khandaan`s show
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Dining with the Kapoors: When and where to watch the Kapoor Khandaan`s show

Join the Kapoor Khandaan for their legendary annual family lunch! Step into the world of Bollywood’s most iconic family as Dining with the Kapoors arrives on Netflix this November 21, a heartfelt celebration marking 100 years of the legendary Raj Kapoor, and close to a century of the Kapoor family ruling the box office and our hearts – then, now and always. Dine with Bollywood`s first film family  Created by Armaan Jain, directed and written by Smriti Mundhra (previously directed Indian Matchmaking and The Romantics), and produced by Aavashyak Media, this special is a rare invitation to pull up a chair at the Kapoor family table. A family overflowing with superstars, stories, and an infectious love for food, films and life itself. Shot in a documentary, fly-on-the-wall style, it offers a...
Kim Kardashian invited to NASA launch after moon landing conspiracy claims – National
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Kim Kardashian invited to NASA launch after moon landing conspiracy claims – National

The U.S. space agency NASA is rejecting conspiracy claims by Kim Kardashian that the 1969 Apollo 11 moon landings did not happen. In the most recent episode of her family’s hit reality show, The Kardashians, Kardashian says she thinks the pivotal lunar expedition was a hoax, citing a series of articles that, she claims, explain why some aspects of the footage and photographs taken on the moon are unreliable.Shortly after the episode aired, NASA acting administrator Sean Duffy rebuked Kardashian, writing to her in a post on X, “Yes, we’ve been to the Moon before… 6 times!”Yes, @KimKardashian, we’ve been to the Moon before… 6 times!And even better: @NASAArtemis is going back under the leadership of @POTUS.We won the last space race and we will win this one too 🇺🇸🚀🎥: Hulu pic.twitter.com/Ckex...
Dibyendu Bhattacharya wraps shoot of OTT show Undekhi 4
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Dibyendu Bhattacharya wraps shoot of OTT show Undekhi 4

Dibyendu Bhattacharya, one of the most bankable actors in Indian entertainment, continues to make waves with his choice of powerful and socially relevant roles. After his special appearance in The Bengal Files, a film widely recognized for its unflinching portrayal of the Bengal partition his portrayals in Maa, Mission Raniganj, Dibyendu’s performances continue to draw praise for their intensity and impact. He followed this with IC-814, further demonstrating his versatility and recently received critical acclaim for his award-winning performance in Poacher, a role that showcased his ability to bring depth and authenticity to complex characters. Dibyendu wraps shoot for Undekhi 4 Currently, Dibyendu has wrapped the shoot for Undekhi 4, reprising the powerful role of DSP Barun Ghosh that f...
WATCH! Stranger Things 5 official trailer promises an epic showdown
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WATCH! Stranger Things 5 official trailer promises an epic showdown

Fans have been eagerly awaiting the final season of Stranger Things 5. And the wait is about to end, as the makers have shared a trailer and the release date for the finale. The new trailer takes the stakes higher, while promising to be the most intense ending for the beloved Hawkins crew yet, as they will face their biggest challenge so far in the Upside Down. Stranger Things 5 trailer out The fifth and final season is expected to be an emotional and action-packed conclusion to the epic saga that started in 2016. It takes viewers back to the eerie streets of Hawkins, Indiana, where each friendship, secret, and scar will be tested one last time. Netflix dropped the much-awaited trailer while inviting viewers back to the Upside Down. Counting down to the final chapter, the cast, creators...
Culture at heart of Blue Jays’ World Series run
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Culture at heart of Blue Jays’ World Series run

TORONTO – Whether it was at the draft, the trade deadline, or during free agency, Ross Atkins has always emphasized the importance of values during his decade as general manager of the Toronto Blue Jays. Every time there was a potential addition to the team, Atkins never failed to mention their “high character.”He believes that policy has paid off in 2025, with the Blue Jays reaching the World Series for the first time in 32 years in large part thanks to their cohesiveness and dedication to each other.“I’ve always been taught and learned and believed strongly that hiring and identification of — whether it be players, coaches, scouts, anyone that’s helping support the organization — that hiring’s the most important thing we do,” said Atkins during a news conference on Friday before Game 1 o...
Ananya Panday`s Call Me Bae season 2 to go on floors in November
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Ananya Panday`s Call Me Bae season 2 to go on floors in November

What’s the most definitive sign of a show’s success? Its renewal for a second season. Ananya Panday’s Call Me Bae passed that test, right after its September 2024 première. Now, mid-day has learnt that the coming-of-age dramedy’s second instalment will go on floors by November-end. A source reveals, “Call Me Bae is one of the most successful shows for both Prime Video India and Dharmatic Entertainment. The prep on the second season had begun soon after the show dropped last year. In a few weeks, the cast will face the camera.”  Collin D’Cunha, who helmed the first season, is expected to return to the director’s chair. Much of the original cast, including Gurfateh Pirzada, Vihaan Samat, Muskkan Jaferi, and Niharika Lyra Dutt, will reprise their roles. Sources say that the aim is to amp up ...
Katy Perry, Justin Trudeau make 1st public appearance as a couple – National
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Katy Perry, Justin Trudeau make 1st public appearance as a couple – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau stepped out together in Paris to attend a cabaret show for the Hot N Cold singer’s 41st birthday on Saturday. The pop superstar and the former Canadian prime minister, 53, took their romance public as they left Crazy Horse Paris hand in hand, while paparazzi waited for them out front, according to video taken by TMZ.A fan reached out to give Perry a rose and wished her happy birthday as the pair left the theatre and headed towards their vehicle before they were driven away.Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau took their romance public Saturday night … the lovebirds went out on a date in Paris, France, to celebrate Katy's 45th birthday. 🎥 Best Image pic.twitter.com/aK...
Ashish Chanchlani’s Ekaki follows seven friends on a trip to a haunted villa
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Ashish Chanchlani’s Ekaki follows seven friends on a trip to a haunted villa

Popular content creator Ashish Chanchlani is all set to make his directorial debut with the forthcoming supernatural web series "Ekaki". Adding to the excitement for the show scheduled to stream on YouTube from November 27, the makers have unveiled the captivating trailer for "Ekaki".  The clip opens with Chanchlani telling his friends about an abandoned bungalow that belonged to his Mama (uncle). It is called "Ekaki villa". Excited about this, all the friends go to the villa during the weekend and host a fun party. However, their joy is short-lived as they were not expecting the house to be haunted. Things take a turn for the worse as they start experiencing a paranormal force in the bungalow. Will they be able to deal with whatever they are up against? Sharing the trailer on social me...