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04

Feb

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Tabu hints at her return in ‘Hera Pheri 3’

Veteran Bollywood actor Tabu, who was part of the original star cast of the 2000 comedy "Hera Pheri", has hinted at the likelihood of her featuring in the film's potential third part.   Her comments come days after her "Hera Pheri" co-star Akshay Kumar shared a birthday post on Instagram for Priyadarshan, following which the filmmaker said he was "willing to do 'Hera Pheri 3'."   "Hera Pheri" revolves around a quirky, kind-hearted garage owner Baburao Ganpatrao Apte (Paresh Rawal), a cunning loafer Raju (Akshay Kumar) and a struggling pauper Shyam (Suniel Shetty) with Tabu as Anuradha, who has a…

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04

Feb

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Jonita ‘super stoked’ to perform with Ed Sheeran

Singer Jonita Gandhi, known for Bollywood tracks such as "What Jhumka?", "Sau Tarah Ke" and "Gilehriyaan", is gearing up to perform with British musician Ed Sheeran at his Chennai concert on Wednesday.   Sheeran, known for songs such as "Shape of You", "Perfect" and "Thinking Out Loud", is currently on the India leg of 'The Mathematics (+-=÷x) Tour'.   Gandhi shared the news on her Instagram handle on Monday.   "Time's about to be frozen still. This week has been ultra crazy and it's not over yet! SUPER STOKED to be sharing the stage with one of my absolute favssss…

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03

Feb

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The Weeknd ends Grammy boycott with surprise performance

In a huge surprise to the entertainment industry, pop star The Weeknd performed at the Grammy Awards 2025.Abel Tesfaye, better known by his artist name, “The Weeknd”, continued his series of epic performances and had the audience abuzz during his set. The Canadian artist, who once called The Recording Academy "corrupt," performed his new song "Cry For Me" onstage at the 67th Grammy Awards after the academy's CEO, Harvey Mason Jr., gave a speech focused on how the Grammys has taken steps to modernise, including adding more than 3,000 voting members.   "I remember waking up to the headlines that…

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03

Feb

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Chennai-born Chandrika Tandon wins Grammy for ‘Best New Age’ album

Indian-American musician and businesswoman, Chandrika Tandon, born in Chennai, claimed the Grammy for Best New Age, Ambient or Chant Album at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards.   Tandon, 71, won the coveted honour for her album Triveni, a fusion of ancient chants and world music.   The award was announced at the Grammy ceremony, which took place at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday (early Monday morning in India). Tandon is the elder sister of Indra Nooyi, former CEO of PepsiCo.   Triveni, a seven-track album, was created as a meditative journey for listeners, promoting "inner healing."  …

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03

Feb

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Kendrick Lamar sweeps Grammys with 5 wins for ‘Not Like Us’

Kendrick Lamar swept the 2025 Grammy Awards with five wins for his hit song "Not Like Us." The song - aimed as a diss at fellow singer Drake - earned him awards for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Rap Performance, Best Rap Song, and Best Music Video. With these wins, Lamar is now a 22-time Grammy winner, according to Variety.   The early winners were announced during the premiere ceremony, before the main event. DJ Mustard, who produced "Not Like Us," accepted the early awards on Lamar's behalf. The audience at the Peacock Theater in Los…

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03

Feb

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Zakir Hussain’s exclusion from Grammys’ ‘In Memoriam’ sparks outrage

Fans of Indian tabla maestro and four-time Grammy winner Zakir Hussain are furious over his exclusion from the 'In Memoriam' segment that was streamed live as part of the 67th Grammy Awards.   Hussain, however, found a mention on the 'In Memoriam' list on the official website of the Recording Academy, alongside ghazal maestro Pankaj Udhas, folk singer Sharda Sinha, and sarod player Aashish Khan.   The awards ceremony, organised by the Recording Academy, was held on Sunday at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.   Every year, the Grammys pay tribute to industry legends who passed away in the…

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03

Feb

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Here’s who won what at the 67th Grammy Awards

The 67th Annual Grammy Awards took place at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday evening, drawing music lovers worldwide to celebrate the best in music.   The night, broadcast live, was hosted by comedian Trevor Noah and served as a fundraiser for the Southern California wildfire victims . Leading the charge was American singer Beyoncé, who set a new record by securing 11 nominations, the highest by a female artist in a single year.   This increased her total Grammy nominations to 99, surpassing the previous record of 88 held by her husband, Jay-Z. Her album Cowboy Carter…

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03

Feb

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Ricky Kej shines in Indian wear at Grammys

Ricky Kej, a three-time Grammy Award winning Indian music composer, environmentalist, and Padma Shri recipient, stunned at the red carpet of the 2025 Grammy Awards on February 2 when he turned up in a traditional Indian outfit celebrating India's rich cultural heritage and craftsmanship.   Kej, who was nominated for his fourth Grammy for his album 'Break of Dawn', walked the carpet with Marla Maples, an American TV personality known for her past marriage to US President Donald Trump.   For the event, Kej opted for a brown bandhgala with bead embroidery. He paired it with a black dhoti featuring…

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03

Feb

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‘XO, Kitty’ Season 2 review: Romance and chaos reign supreme in Anna Cathcart’s fun teenage drama

A still from ‘XO, Kitty’ Season 2 There’s an endearing charm to Anna Cathcart’s Kitty Song-Covey and her brand of chaos in XO Kitty that you cannot get enough of. Returning for its second season after two years, XO Kitty is chaotic and messy thanks to its numerous love triangles, romantic entanglements, and more, but it stays true to the spirit of author Jenny Han’s comforting world of largely tropey teenage drama. In season 2, Kitty is back at Korean Independent School of Seoul (‘KISS’ - all the episode names play on this very convenient school name), determined to be a…

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03

Feb

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Beyonce grabs ‘country’ Grammy, first ‘black’ woman in 50 years

Beyoncé created history at the 67th Grammy Awards by becoming the first Black woman in half a century to win the Best Country Album award for Cowboy Carter.   Her groundbreaking victory marked a significant moment for diversity in country music, long considered a predominantly white genre.   Held at the Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles, the glittering event celebrated the best musical achievements of 2024.   Beyoncé, who led the nominations with 11 nods, also bagged the Best Country Duo/Group Performance award for her collaboration II Most Wanted with Miley Cyrus.   #Beyonce Shocked To Win #Grammys Best…

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