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The song has thousands grooving to its peppy beats
RRR and Naatu Naatu win big at Critics' Choice Awards
MUMBAI — Days after its historic Golden Globe win, the Telugu movie RRR has won two more awards at a prominent award show.The film won best foreign language film and Naatu Naatu won best song at the 28th edition of the Critics' Choice Awards in Los Angeles.RRR competed against films such as Argentina 1985, which won a Golden Globe for best Best Non-English Language Film.Director SS Rajamouli thanked "the women in my life" in his speech.In his acceptance speech, he thanked his mother "who thought school education was overrated and she encouraged me to read comics and storybooks".The Critics' Choice Movie Awards are presented annually by the American-Canadian Critics Choice Association to honor the finest in cinematic achievement.The award's official Twitter...
January 16, 2023

RRR and Naatu Naatu win big at Critics' Choice Awards

Lisa Marie Presley
Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of Elvis, dies aged 54
LOS ANGELES — Lisa Marie Presley, the only child of rock'n'roll legend Elvis, has died aged 54, her mother has said."It is with a heavy heart that I must share the devastating news that my beautiful daughter Lisa Marie has left us," Priscilla Presley said.Lisa Marie, also a singer, was rushed to hospital earlier on Thursday. Media reports say she had cardiac arrest.She was found unresponsive at her home in Calabasas, California, sources told US outlet TMZ."She was the most passionate, strong and loving woman I have ever known," Priscilla Presley said in a statement."We ask for privacy as we try to deal with this profound loss,"Her mother gave no details about the possible cause of death.Citing a source close to Lisa Marie Presley, TMZ reported that...
January 13, 2023

Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of Elvis, dies aged 54

Jeff Beck performing at Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland in 2022
British guitar legend Jeff Beck dies aged 78
LONDON — Jeff Beck, one of the most influential rock guitarists of all time, has died at the age of 78.The British musician rose to fame as part of the Yardbirds, where he replaced Eric Clapton, before forming the Jeff Beck group with Rod Stewart.His tone, presence and, above all, volume redefined guitar music in the 1960s, and influenced movements like heavy metal, jazz-rock and even punk.Beck's death was confirmed on his official Twitter page."On behalf of his family, it is with deep and profound sadness that we share the news of Jeff Beck's passing," the statement said."After suddenly contracting bacterial meningitis, he peacefully passed away yesterday. His family ask for privacy while they process this tremendous loss."Speaking when he was inducted to the...
January 12, 2023

British guitar legend Jeff Beck dies aged 78

RRR's Naatu Naatu has won the Golden Globe for the best original song
India celebrates historic Golden Globe for RRR
NEW DELHI — Indians are celebrating after Telugu action film RRR created history by winning a Golden Globe — a first for the country.The film's catchy musical number, Naatu Naatu, was awarded the best original song, beating heavyweights like Taylor Swift and Rihanna.Accepting the award, composer MM Keeravani said he was thrilled by the track's global success.Back home, several Indians expressed their joy at the news.Oscar-winning music composer AR Rahman called the film's win a "paradigm shift" as he congratulated the team on Twitter.Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan wrote on Twitter that he "woke up and started dancing to Naatu Naatu" to celebrate the news.Written and directed by SS Rajamouli, RRR, which stands for Rise, Roar, Revolt, is a historical...
January 11, 2023

India celebrates historic Golden Globe for RRR

Jennifer Coolidge was recognised for her performance in the dark comedy series The White Lotus
The Banshees of Inisherin wins big at Golden Globes 2023
LOS ANGELES — The Banshees of Inisherin has won three major prizes at the Golden Globes' comeback ceremony in Los Angeles.The film took home the best musical or comedy film and best screenplay, as well as the best comedy actor for its star, Irish actor Colin Farrell."I never expect my films to find an audience, and when they do it's shocking for me," Farrell said.Steven Spielberg's autobiographical The Fabelmans was also one of the big winners, scooping best drama film.School-based comedy Abbott Elementary and satirical dark comedy The White Lotus were among the winners in the television categories.Set on a remote island off the west coast of Ireland, The Banshees of Inisherin tells the story of two friends who fall out after one decides to abruptly end their...
January 11, 2023

The Banshees of Inisherin wins big at Golden Globes 2023

Vian Fernandes says the band has had an incredible year in terms of shows and concerts
The indie music stars knocking Bollywood off the charts
NEW DELHI — Kabeer Kathpalia's life could've gone either way.If it wasn't for music, he probably would've been better remembered as a physicist.But in college, Kathpalia, who majored in physics, found himself at the centre of a thriving music scene jamming to his favourite bands - Blink 182 and Green Day.Now, 10 years on, he goes by the name of OAFF and is winning hearts with his music. His song Doobey (part of Bollywood film Gehraiyaan), which he produced with his college friend Savera, has more than 50 million views on YouTube. He has been named one of Amazon Music's top independent artists in 2022.The 32-year-old is part of a galaxy of emerging independent or indie artists in India's fertile music industry, which has grown exponentially this year.Bollywood has...
December 27, 2022

The indie music stars knocking Bollywood off the charts

Terry Hall
Terry Hall of The Specials dies aged 63
LONDON — Terry Hall, the frontman of the socially conscious ska band The Specials, has died at the age of 63.Known for his dour image and sharp wit, the singer found fame in the 1970s and 80s with hits like Ghost Town, Gangsters and Too Much Too Young.He left The Specials in 1981 to form Fun Boy Three with fellow-bandmates Neville Staple and Lynval Golding, scoring another run of hits.The singer died after a brief illness, The Specials said in a statement."Terry was a wonderful husband and father and one of the kindest, funniest, and most genuine of souls," they wrote."His music and his performances encapsulated the very essence of life... the joy, the pain, the humour, the fight for justice, but mostly the love."He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him...
December 20, 2022

Terry Hall of The Specials dies aged 63

Harvey Weinstein
Ex-Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein found guilty in second sex crimes trial
LOS ANGELES — Former Hollywood film mogul Harvey Weinstein has been found guilty of three counts of sexual assault, including rape, in Los Angeles.The two-month trial heard how Weinstein used his influence to lure women into private meetings before attacking them.The 70-year-old faces up to 24 years in prison when sentenced.He is already serving 23 years in jail after he was convicted of rape and sexual assault at his first trial in New York two years ago.Weinstein was found guilty on Monday of rape and two sexual assault charges involving an accuser known as Jane Doe 1, to protect her anonymity.The jury could not reach verdicts on allegations by Jennifer Siebel Newsom, the wife of California Governor Gavin Newsom, and a woman known as Jane Doe 2. A mistrial was declared on those...
December 20, 2022

Ex-Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein found guilty in second sex crimes trial

Eternity is a K-pop band generated using AI technology — all her members are virtual
K-pop: The rise of the virtual girl bands
SINGAPORE — Since releasing their debut single I'm Real in 2021, K-pop girl group Eternity has racked up millions of views online.They sing, dance and interact with their fans just like any other band.In fact, there's mainly one big difference between them and any other pop group you might know — all 11 members are virtual characters.Non-humans, hyper-real avatars made with artificial intelligence."The business we are making with Eternity is a new business. I think it's a new genre," says Park Jieun, the woman behind Eternity."The advantage of having virtual artists is that, while K-pop stars often struggle with physical limitations, or even mental distress because they are human beings, virtual artists can be free from these."The cultural tidal wave of...
December 12, 2022

K-pop: The rise of the virtual girl bands

Kirstie Alley
Emmy-winning Cheers actress Kirstie Alley dies of cancer at 71
LOS ANGELES — Actress Kirstie Alley, best known for her role in the comedy series Cheers in the 1980s and 90s, has died of cancer at 71, according to a family statement."We are sad to inform you that our incredible, fierce and loving mother has passed away," her children wrote.Alley won an Emmy award and a Golden Globe for her role as a pub manager and waitress on the popular TV series.The Kansas-born star also appeared in the Look Who's Talking film series and the TV sitcom Veronica's Closet.The family statement did not specify what cancer she had, but said it was "only recently discovered"."She was surrounded by her closest family and fought with great strength, leaving us with a certainty of her never-ending joy of living and whatever adventures lie...
December 06, 2022

Emmy-winning Cheers actress Kirstie Alley dies of cancer at 71

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