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Liam Payne funeral: One Direction bandmates, family, friends gather in London – National
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Liam Payne funeral: One Direction bandmates, family, friends gather in London – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size The former members of boy band One Direction were among the mourners at the funeral of their band mate Liam Payne on Wednesday, just over a month after he died aged 31. Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson joined Payne’s family and friends for the private church service in Amersham, Buckinghamshire, northwest of London. One Direction band member Harry Styles leaves following the funeral of singer Liam Payne, former member of One Direction, on November 20, 2024 in Amersham, United Kingdom. Dan Kitwood/Getty Images The father of one was found dead after he fell from his hotel balcony in Buenos Aires in mid-Octobe...
Dave Coulier defends John Stamos bald cap after fans call it ‘shallow’ gesture – National
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Dave Coulier defends John Stamos bald cap after fans call it ‘shallow’ gesture – National

It can be difficult to know how to support a loved one going through a cancer diagnosis — a lesson John Stamos is learning in real time. In a gesture of support for his friend and Full House co-star Dave Coulier, who was recently diagnosed with “very aggressive” Stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma, Stamos donned a bald cap and helped Coulier shave his head, sharing a carousel of photos to Instagram on Monday night to mark the cancer milestone.“Nothing like throwing on a bald cap and flexing some Photoshop skills to show some love and solidarity with my bro @dcoulier,” Stamos said in the caption. Story continues below advertisement “You’re handling this with so much strength and positivity—it’s inspiring. I know you’re going to get through this, and I’m proud to stand...
Aryan to make his debut as a director with Bollywood series on Netflix in 2025
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Aryan to make his debut as a director with Bollywood series on Netflix in 2025

Aryan Khan’s yet-to-be-titled Bollywood series will be released in 2025. Produced by Gauri Khan, the series marks Aryan Khan’s debut as a creator and director. The series will premiere on the streaming platform Netflix.  About Aaryan Khan’s directorial debut Set against the backdrop of the film industry, Aryan Khan’s debut and this multi-genre project promises an unabashed, entertaining ride through the adventures of a charming, ambitious outsider navigating the glitzy yet tricky world of Bollywood. The series blends a high-stakes narrative with self-aware humour, featuring blockbuster cameos and larger-than-life characters for an unforgettable, tongue-in-cheek take on Indian cinema.           View this post on Instagram                   ...
Elon Musk’s X steps in as Alex Jones-affiliated company tries to halt Infowars sale – National
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Elon Musk’s X steps in as Alex Jones-affiliated company tries to halt Infowars sale – National

A company affiliated with conspiracy theorist Alex Jones asked a federal judge on Monday to disqualify a bid by the satirical news outlet The Onion to buy Jones’ Infowars at a bankruptcy auction, alleging fraud and collusion. The company, First United American Companies, which is affiliated with a Jones website that sells dietary supplements, was the only other bidder at the recent auction, offering US$3.5 million. In a filing in federal bankruptcy court in Houston, a lawyer for the company asked the judge to declare it the winning bidder instead of The Onion.The lawyer, Walter Cicack, claimed that the bankruptcy trustee overseeing the auction improperly colluded with The Onion and families of victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Connecticut in naming The Onion the winni...
Lisa Mishra and rapper Shah Rule’s podcast to be a video series
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Lisa Mishra and rapper Shah Rule’s podcast to be a video series

Lisa Mishra and rapper Shah Rule’s podcast, Dish and That, had started off as most good things do—out of a shared passion. Two months on, the podcast is set to scale up. The singer-actor and Rule are converting Dish and That into a video series of the same name. The show, to be streamed on a leading OTT platform, will be everything that the podcast has been—two friends talking about music, food and pop culture.     Mishra, who recently made her acting debut in Call Me Bae, is surprised to see how an idea that was born over a conversation with a friend has taken on a life of its own. “The idea of creating Dish and That with Shah was born on a trip to London earlier this year, where we realised that so many of our conversations are not just about music, but also about food and pop culture. ...
John Krasinski named People magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive for 2024 – National
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John Krasinski named People magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive for 2024 – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Let the office debates begin — John Krasinski is People magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive for 2024. The magazine announced the actor-writer-director as its pick Tuesday night during The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.Krasinski starred in The Office before launching the Quiet Place franchise and leading the action series Jack Ryan. He joked in an interview with the magazine that he’s hoping his wife, fellow actor Emily Blunt, makes good on a promise to plaster the cover as wallpaper at their home.He takes the mantle from last year’s honouree, Patrick Dempsey. 5:53 IF: John Krasinski and Cailey Flemin...
Saqib Saleem on reports of rift with ‘Citadel: Honey Bunny’ makers
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Saqib Saleem on reports of rift with ‘Citadel: Honey Bunny’ makers

Actor Saqib Saleem, recently featured in the web series ‘Citadel: Honey Bunny’ speaks exclusively to mid-day.com about his role as Agent KD in the Raj and DK directorial. Saqib opens up about the love and appreciation he has received for his brief stint, bonding with co-actor Varun Dhawan, and his controversial absence from the trailer launch.  How Saqib Saleem came on board to play Agent KD  Saqib Saleem recalls the first time he spoke to Raj and DK when they offered him the role of Agent KD. “The only question I asked them was, ‘Why me?’. Raj sir looked at me and said, ‘Because nobody`s thought of you like that’. I was given a very good written part and I just poured my heart into it.”  Elaborating on his character, Saqib explained, “People call it the antagonist, the anti-hero, but I...
A thought experiment: Why is Taylor Swift as big as she is?
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A thought experiment: Why is Taylor Swift as big as she is?

With three of six Taylor Swift shows in Toronto complete, the city — which really should be named “Tayronto” because it has given over everything to her — gets a chance to catch its breath and enjoy slightly less traffic and congestion until everything ramps up again for the next round of stadium shows on Thursday. Southern Ontario — nay, Canada — hasn’t seen this kind of frenzy over a pop star in…well, maybe ever.You’ve no doubt heard about the unbelievable amounts people have been willing to pay for tickets on the secondary market. One man emailed me marvelling that his daughter was planning to buy a ticket behind the stage for $5,000. I heard of a woman who was offered $38,000 for her tickets but refused to give them up. BlogTO has been monitoring the situation and found a seat going fo...
Priyanka Chopra shares sneak peek of `Citadel 2` shoot on Instagram
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Priyanka Chopra shares sneak peek of `Citadel 2` shoot on Instagram

Priyanka Chopra has proved yet again that she`s a master of balancing work and personal life. The actress has got back to shoot after celebrating Diwali and Halloween. The actress, who is currently shooting for her series `Citadel 2`, has been keeping fans updated on her busy schedule through her Instagram Stories. The actress on Saturday gave fans a sneak peek into her "working Saturday" with a video from the `Citadel 2` set. She also posted a selfie from her car, as she looked stylish in a black jacket. With her hair tied back and minimal makeup, she looked fresh yet fierce as she wrapped up another demanding day on set. On the professional front, Priyanka, who is currently busy filming the next season of her series `Citadel` also has other exciting projects lined up, including `Head...
‘Full House’ star Dave Coulier reveals ‘very aggressive’ cancer diagnosis – National
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‘Full House’ star Dave Coulier reveals ‘very aggressive’ cancer diagnosis – National

Full House star Dave Coulier has been diagnosed with Stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma, revealing that he first noticed his symptoms last month when he came down with a cold. “Five weeks ago I was diagnosed with Stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma. And in that time, I’ve had three surgeries, I’ve had chemo, I’ve lost a little bit of hair,” the 65-year-old told NBC’s Today on Wednesday.“I kind of look like a little baby bird now, but it has been a roller-coaster ride for sure.”Coulier explained that when he fell sick last month he was surprised to discover a golf ball-sized lump in his groin that swelled up out of nowhere. He said he’d noticed enlarged lymph nodes in his armpits and neck during past respiratory infections, but this was different. Story continues below advertisement ...