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Charli XCX: The music industry is catching up with me
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Singer Charli XCX has released her fifth studio album, 'Crash', and the 29-year-old pop star finally feels her future-leaning music is a "tangible genre" not just loved by the "weird kids". Speaking to Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1, Charli said: "I'm on my fifth album in my five-album deal. I've arrived at this place where I'm incorporating all of the different things that I've done in the past into one body of work.
The Kashmir Files': The film that set the nation aboil & box office on fire
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In today's day and time, how can a person in a position of responsibility afford to not only affect the business of his own company, but also kill a film's prospects? The people designated by multiplex properties to plan bookings for films, the know-all kinds, who play God and decide whether a film deserves any playtime at all at their cinemas and, if it does, how many and what time slots it should get, blundered twice recently. They sabotaged 'Jhund' and planned to do the same to 'The Kashmir Files'.
Kanye barred from performing at Grammys due to 'concerning online behaviour'
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According to Variety, representatives for the Recording Academy and CBS, which present the Grammys, did not immediately respond to the portal's requests for comment on the claim. His representative cited a report in Blast posted Friday claiming that the artist's team received a phone call Friday night informing him he had been "unfortunately" removed from the lineup of performers for the show due to his "concerning online behavior".
Rashami Desai opens up on her latest track 'Biraj Mein Jhoom'
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The song is based on the mythological significance of the festival revolving around Lord Krishna's reunion with Radha. Rashami says: "Holi is by far the most fun-filled festival in our country. And the history backing this energetic festival is all hearts." 'Biraj Mein Jhoom' is sung by Anuradha Palakurthi Juju, music by Salim Sulaiman and Bappa Lehri and produced by Juju production.
Anushka Sharma steps away from her production company to focus on acting
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The actress shared the news of her departure from the production company through social media on Saturday. The actress wants to commit her time to the craft of acting and this decision allows her to dedicate her time and resources to her first love which is acting. The move makes Karnesh the sole decision maker and places him at the helm of affairs at Clean Slate Filmz.
'Lightyear' restores same-sex kiss after studio staff uproar over 'Don't Say Gay' bill
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This was following the uproar surrounding the Pixar employees' statement and Disney CEO Bob Chapek's handling of the "Don't Say Gay" bill, reports 'Variety'. As per 'Variety', the film will feature a significant female character, Hawthorne (voiced by Uzo Aduba), who is in a meaningful relationship with another woman. While the fact of that relationship was never in question at the studio.
Kangana Ranaut thrilled as 'Lock Upp' gets 100 million views
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"The views on the show are proof that Ekta Kapoor's vision has once again hit bullseye, and that along with the huge reach that MX Player reveals that together, they know the audience pulse better than anyone else on OTT. 'Lock Upp' is only going to get bigger and more fearless from this point on," she added. 'Lock Upp' streams on ALTBalaji and MX Player.
Katrina celebrates first Holi with Kaushals, shares wholesome pics
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Taking to her Instagram, the actress shared two pictures, where she can been in the company of Vicky's father and acclaimed action director Sham Kaushal, his mother Veena Kaushal, and brother Sunny. Everyone is seen smiling with gulal on their faces. In the second picture, Veena is seen touching Katrina's cheek, as they posed for the camera.
'DID L'il Masters 5' contestant Rupsa on the show to fulfil her mother's dream
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Talking about why she wants Rupsa to perform and win the fifth season of 'DID L'il Masters', her mother said: "I have been very fond of dancing since my childhood, and that's why I came here for auditions but looking at all the other talented contestants waiting in the lobby, I felt nervous and ran away from the place. Rupsa standing here and performing in front of you three super judges has made my dream come true, and this is a moment of pride for me."
'Ye Luthrey' from 'Sharmaji Namkeen' presents title character's journey of trial and error
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It tells how the titular character discovers his passion for cooking and how he engineers his way around tricky situations to keep his new found love of cooking under wraps from his family while taking the audiences through B.G. Sharma's trials and errors and ups and downs. The film also stars an ensemble of actors like Juhi Chawla, Suhail Nayyar, Taaruk Raina, Satish Kaushik, Sheeba Chaddha, and Isha Talwar.
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