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BollywoodNov 24, 2021

Jay-Z becomes most Grammy-nominated artist

American rapper Jay-Z has become the most nominated artist in the prestigious Grammy Awards history.As per Variety, the 51-year-old singer earned 3 nominations for the 2022 Grammy Awards, making him the only artist with total of 83 nominations in the history of the prestigious awards.The 64th awards show will be held on Monday, January 31, 2022, and will air on CBS and stream live and on-demand on Paramount Plus from 8-11:30 p.m. ET/ 5-8:30 p.m. PT.
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BollywoodNov 24, 2021

International Emmy Awards 2021: No wins for Sushmita Sen's 'Aarya', Vir Das or Nawazuddin Siddiqui

Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Sushmita Sen-starrer 'Aarya' and stand-up comedian Vir Das were among the several nominees for the International Emmy Awards 2021, held in New York City.While it sure was a moment of pride for the three to represent India at the prestigious awards ceremony, all three missed out on the top spot in their respective categories.The three nominations from India come after previously registering a strong performance at the 48th International Emmy Awards with filmmaker Richie Mehta's 'Delhi Crime' winning the best drama series honour in November 2020.
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BollywoodNov 23, 2021

Adele's latest album '30' breaks year's top-selling record

To absolutely no one's surprise, British singer and songwriter Adele's new album '30' has now become the top-selling album of 2021, achieving the feat in just three days.According to Variety, initial reports from Billboard suggests that the album, which was released at 12 a.m. ET on Friday, passed the half-million mark on Sunday, topping the total sales of any album released over the past 11 months combined in three days.It squashed the year's previous top-seller, Taylor Swift's 'Evermore', which has 462,000 copies sold through the week ending on November 18.
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BollywoodNov 23, 2021

Priyanka Chopra unveils her 'The Matrix Resurrections' first look poster

As the release date of the much-awaited film 'The Matrix Resurrections' inches closer, global star Priyanka Chopra unveiled her first look poster of the film.Taking to her Instagram handle, the actor shared the poster of her new avatar in which she has her hair braided and tied up, and can be seen wearing a blue corset jacket paired with loose-fitted lower and high boots.She penned the caption, "And she's here. Re-enter #TheMatrix 12.22.21."A joint production by Village Roadshow Pictures and Venus Castina Productions, the fourth film of 'The Matrix' franchise will be released theatrically and
BollywoodNov 23, 2021

Delhi gurdwara committee submits complaint against Kangana Ranaut

The Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) on Monday submitted a complaint seeking registration of an FIR against film actor Kangana Ranaut in Mumbai alleging that she had used derogatory language against Sikhs in her social media post.In the complaint, the DSGMC said Ranaut had intentionally portrayed the farmers’ protest as a Khalistani movement and also dubbed the Sikh community as Khalistani terrorists.It claimed that she had recalled the massacre of 1984, the official said, quoting the complaint.
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PollywoodNov 23, 2021

Diljit Dosanjh’s Hollywood debut

Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh is all set for his Hollywood debut as a part of the voice cast of an upcoming series titled, ‘Fables’.Many Hollywood superstars like Ricky Gervais and Natasha Lyonne are also going to be a part of the voice cast of the upcoming Hollywood series. Other notable names to be a part of the series are Jemaine Clement, JB Smoove, Roman Griffin Davis, Alexa Demie and Zach Woods.
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PollywoodNov 23, 2021

Punjab’s nightingale Gurmeet Bawa no more

Renowned folk singer Gurmeet Bawa passed away at a private hospital on Sunday following a prolonged illness, sending her fans and the music industry into mourning.The 77-year old singer was popularly known as ‘mallika of hek’ and was among the few surviving legendary folk artistes. She had performed in 35 countries. Her longest ‘hek’ was recorded during a performance at Georgia. People fondly remember her for her renditions with folk instruments like chimta, tumbi and dholki. She was also the first female singer to perform on Doordarshan.People from music and art industries expressed s
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PollywoodNov 23, 2021

Karan Aujla announces his merchandise

Punjabi singer Karan Aujla has finally unveiled the surprise he has planned for November 25, 2022. The singer is all set to launch his own clothing brand, Hukam Clothing. A designated website, Hukam Store has been set up wherein users can register their email addresses and start shopping. The users will be able to shop and buy their favourite wears when the brand is officially launched on 25 November.
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BollywoodNov 23, 2021

Priyanka Chopra Jonas drops surname from social media handles

Actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who is married to American singer-songwriter Nick Jonas, on Monday, removed her surname, along with her husband's last name, from social media handles.Priyanka removed "Chopra" and "Jonas" from her Instagram and Twitter accounts and is now going by only Priyanka, leaving the internet in a state of bewilderment.Neither Priyanka nor anyone from her team has yet given any clarification regarding this name drop.

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PollywoodOct 15, 2025

Jassie Gill on Unbreakable Friendships, Fatherhood, and His Undying Love for Cricket – A Heartfelt Reunion in Canada

Jasmine Singh It felt like a scene straight out of a Punjabi film two old friends reconnecting after nearly 8 to 9 years. The setting? Canada Super 60, a vibrant cricketing event where singer-actor Jassie Gill was performing. What started as a chance meeting quickly turned into a heartfelt reunion, filled with laughter, memories, and a candid conversation at BC Place, Vancouver. In a freewheeling interview, Jassie opened up about the constants in his life — friendships, family, and cricket. “It’s no secret that I’ve always loved cricket,” he shared. “Now, Babbal, Prabh, and I have
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PollywoodOct 15, 2025

Ed Sheeran Collaborates with Karan Aujla: A Musical Fusion

Jasmine Singh In an exciting turn of events, Ed Sheeran has announced his collaboration with Punjabi singer Karan Aujla, sharing a sneak peek on social media. Karan, affectionately known as the "Munda from Surrey," has made a significant mark in the Punjabi music scene and Bollywood, gaining recognition on an international scale. Originally from Punjab, Karan Aujla has built a loyal fan base, particularly among Punjabis in Canada, especially in Surrey and Brampton. His recent shift to Dubai hasn’t diminished his popularity; if anything, it has broadened his reach. Karan's unique style a
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BollywoodOct 15, 2025

Pankaj Dheer, Karna of iconic 'Mahabharat' serial, dies at 68

Television star Pankaj Dheer, known for playing Karna in B R Chopra's “Mahabharat” and king Shivdutt in fantasy drama “Chandrakanta”, has died at the age of 68 following a battle with cancer. “He passed away due to cancer this morning. He had been in and out of hospital in the past months,” producer and friend Ashoke Pandit told Dheer, who hailed from Punjab, started out as an actor in the 1980s, featuring in minor roles in many movies. His big break came in 1988 when he was cast as Karna in the small screen adaptation of Hindu epic “Mahabharata”. After that, his popularity pe
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PollywoodOct 09, 2025

Surrey Mourns the Loss of Beloved Punjabi Singer Rajvir Jwanda: A Heartfelt Farewell

Jasmine Singh The Punjabi music industry is in mourning following the passing of Rajvir Jwanda, who had been on a ventilator for the last 11 days. His untimely death has sent shockwaves across the continent, with condolences pouring in from fans and fellow artists alike. From Surrey to Calgary, Brampton to Winnipeg, Punjabi communities are coming together to honor the legacy of a singer who meant so much to them. Gatherings are being held in various cities, where fans reminisce about the joy Rajvir's music brought to their lives. His songs were the highlight of every celebration, whethe
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PollywoodOct 09, 2025

Actor-bodybuilder Varinder Ghuman dies at 42

Popular Jalandhar-based bodybuilder and actor Varinder Singh Ghuman (42) passed away during treatment at Fortis Hospital in Amritsar this evening. Jalandhar-based bodybuilder Harminder Dullowal said that Ghuman had a muscle rupture in the chest area and had gone to Amritsar for treatment. “We had never expected that he would meet this fate. It is very difficult to accept this loss,” he said. Transitioning to cinema, Ghuman made his Punjabi film debut with ‘Kabaddi Once More’ in 2012 and later appeared in Bollywood films such as ‘Roar: Tigers of the Sundarbans’ (2014) and ‘Marjaa