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BollywoodJul 23, 2025

Night Out The Weekend - A Night to Remember

Jasmine Singh It was an early birthday surprise from my brother-in-law, sister, niece, and nephew—one that hit all the right notes, quite literally. They know my music taste too well, and yes, they knew "Save Your Tears" has been on loop in my world. So there I was, at BC Place in Vancouver, heart racing, ready to witness The Weekend live. Over the years, his music has quietly claimed the top spot on my playlists. And sitting there, under the open lights, watching him walk on stage—masked, mysterious, magnetic—I felt like I was part of something truly unforgettable. There wasn’t a
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The sci-fi workplace thriller Severance led all contenders at the 2025 Emmy Awards with 27 nominations, standing out as the top drama in a big year for Apple TV+. Apple also saw success with its new comedy The Studio, which tied the record for most comedy nominations with 23. In limited series, Netflix’s Adolescence scored 13 nominations. Young actor Owen Cooper was nominated for supporting actor for his role as a troubled teen at the center of a murder case, while Erin Doherty, playing his therapist, earned a supporting actress nomination. Another HBO Max hit, The Pitt, a medical drama,
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BollywoodJul 18, 2025

Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra request privacy for newborn daughter

Just a day after welcoming their baby girl, Bollywood stars Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra have made a heartfelt request to their fans and the media: please respect their daughter’s privacy. The couple has decided to keep their newborn out of the public eye and is kindly asking for blessings instead of photographs during this intimate phase of their lives. In line with several other celebrity parents—such as Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli, Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh, and Rani Mukerji with Aditya Chopra—Kiara and Sidharth have embraced a “no photos” approach to safeguar
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Bollywood actress Tara Sutaria and Punjabi singer AP Dhillon are setting the internet ablaze with their red-hot chemistry in the newly released music video Thodi Si Daaru—and fans can’t seem to look away. The long-anticipated collab between the Bollywood actress and the Canadian music sensation has finally dropped, and it’s already stealing hearts and headlines. Sharing a teaser of the video on Instagram, Tara captioned it simply, “THODI SI DAARU. OUT NOW,” but the video said much more. Dressed in matching white and blue, Tara and Dhillon cozy up on a couch, exuding undeniable on-s
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BollywoodJul 18, 2025

Akshay Kumar insures 650 stunt professionals

Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar has taken a major step to improve stunt safety in the Indian film industry by insuring the lives of approximately 650 stunt performers. This decision comes in the wake of the tragic death of veteran stuntman SM Raju, who lost his life during a high-risk stunt on the set of director Pa Ranjith’s upcoming Tamil film Vettuvam, starring Arya. Responding to this growing concern, Akshay Kumar has introduced an insurance scheme that offers health and accident coverage to around 650–700 stunt performers. The policy includes cashless medical treatment worth ₹5 to
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BollywoodJul 17, 2025

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