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Hyein, Hanni Pham, Minji, Danielle Marsh and Haerin of NewJeans pose for photos, making a heart gesture with their fingers
K-pop group NewJeans loses legal battle against agency
SEOUL — K-pop group NewJeans has lost a legal battle to leave its record label Ador.A South Korean court on Tuesday ruled that the act's contract with the label, which runs until 2029, remains valid.The group's five members - Hanni, Hyein, Haerin, Danielle and Minji - announced last year that they were unilaterally leaving the agency, citing mistreatment and manipulation.The group has said it will appeal the ruling, according to local media reports.NewJeans said it is "impossible to return to Ador" and continue their activities as normal, the reports said.The Seoul Central Disctrict Court rejected NewJeans' argument that the dismissal of former Ador CEO Min Hee-jin, who was also the group's mentor, constituted a breach of contract. NewJeans alleged that her dismissal...
October 30, 2025

K-pop group NewJeans loses legal battle against agency

M.F. Husain, who died in 2011, pictured at the National Art Gallery in Mumbai in 2004, two years before he left India and went into self-imposed exile
‘India’s Picasso’ is breaking auction records — enraging the Hindu right
SINGAPORE — For the complex legacy of M.F. Husain, one of 20th-century India’s most important artists, this year has been a tale of two auctions.In March, one of the late painter’s monumental depictions of rural life, the 14-foot-long “Untitled (Gram Yatra),” became the most expensive modern Indian artwork ever to go under the hammer. The $13.75 million price tag almost doubled the previous record, with onlookers at Christie’s in New York bursting into spontaneous applause.Three months later, an auction of 25 long-lost Husain paintings in Mumbai was far less celebratory. Police patrolled the premises and erected barricades at the auctioneer’s office after a right-wing Hindu nationalist group warned of “strong public agitation” if calls to cancel the sale — due to...
October 24, 2025

‘India’s Picasso’ is breaking auction records — enraging the Hindu right

Miss Marple and Mr Poirot have been given the Little Miss and Mr Men treatment
Agatha Christie meets Mr Men in new children's books
LONDON– In a first for Agatha Christie, four of the crime novelist's famous mysteries are being adapted for children – with the help of the Mr Men and Little Misses.The illustrated books, aimed at pre-school and primary age children, will feature Christie detectives Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple working alongside Roger Hargreaves's much-loved children's characters.Two of the books will be published on Thursday– Little Miss Marple: Muddle at the Vicarage and Mr Poirot: Mischief on the Nile – with two more to follow in February.James Prichard, Agatha Christie's great grandson, said it was a "dream collaboration."Prichard, who is also the chair and CEO of Agatha Christie's estate, added: "These clever and very funny re-imaginings of my great...
October 23, 2025

Agatha Christie meets Mr Men in new children's books

Asrani worked in more than 300 films over five decades
'The man who made India laugh' — Tributes pour in for veteran actor Asrani
DELHI — Tributes are pouring in for Indian actor Govardhan Asrani, who died this week at the age of 84.Asrani, popularly known by his last name, was suffering from a brief illness and died at a hospital in Mumbai city on Monday, his manager told BBC Hindi.Over a career spanning more than 50 years, Asrani acted in more than 300 films, mostly in comic roles. One of his most memorable performances was in the 1975 blockbuster Sholay, in which he played an eccentric jailer."The one who brought smiles to everyone's faces, Asrani ji is no longer among us. His passing is an irreparable loss for both Hindi cinema and our hearts," his family said in a statement posted on the actor's social media account.His final rites were performed on Monday with family members and close friends in...
October 21, 2025

'The man who made India laugh' — Tributes pour in for veteran actor Asrani

Singer D'Angelo performs with his band The Vanguard at Club Nokia on June 8, 2015 in Los Angeles, California
D’Angelo, Grammy Awardwinning R&B singer, dead at 51
LOS ANGELES — D’Angelo, whose cool tunes and one hot music video turned him a legend of neo-soul, has died, according to a statement from his family. He was 51.“The shining star of our family has dimmed his light for us in this life,” his family said in a statement provided to CNN by RCA, his longtime record company.He died on Tuesday “after a prolonged and courageous battle with cancer,” his family said.“We are saddened that he can only leave dear memories with his family, but we are eternally grateful for the legacy of extraordinarily moving music he leaves behind,” the statement added. “We ask that you respect our privacy during this difficult time but invite you all join us in mourning his passing while also celebrating the gift of song that he has left for the...
October 15, 2025

D’Angelo, Grammy Awardwinning R&B singer, dead at 51

Shah Rukh Khan is one of Bollywood's biggest stars
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan enters the billionaire club
MUMBAI — Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has joined the billionaire club for the first time, becoming one of the world's richest actors, according to a new list.The 59-year-old's net worth is estimated at a staggering $1.4bn (£1.03bn), according to the Hurun India Rich List 2025, an annual ranking of India's wealthiest individuals.This puts him in the league of global celebrities like Arnold Schwarzenegger, pop star Rihanna, golfer Tiger Woods, and singer Taylor Swift, whose net worth is pegged at $1.6bn by Forbes magazine.Other Bollywood personalities on the list include actress Juhi Chawla, actors Hrithik Roshan and Amitabh Bachchan and film director Karan Johar.Often called Bollywood's king of romance, Khan has spent more than three decades in the Hindi film...
October 02, 2025

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan enters the billionaire club

Oscar-nominated actress Emily Blunt called the AI creation terrifying
Emily Blunt among Hollywood stars outraged over 'AI actor' Tilly Norwood
LOS ANGELES — Hollywood is not rolling out the red carpet for Tilly Norwood – an "AI actor" that has been causing a stir after its Dutch creators said the synthetic performer is in talks with talent agencies.Norwood could be mistaken for a young, aspiring actress when one glances at its social media. The brunette poses for photos and showcases a fully AI-generated comedy sketch, where it is described as having "girl next door vibes.""I may be AI, but I'm feeling very real emotions right now," Tilly's creators wrote on her page. "I am so excited for what's coming next!"Hollywood's powerful actors union has condemned the creation, along with A-list stars like Emily Blunt, Natasha Lyonne and Whoopi Goldberg.Norwood "is not an...
October 01, 2025

Emily Blunt among Hollywood stars outraged over 'AI actor' Tilly Norwood

Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga serves mayhem, magic and guest stars as UK tour launches
LONDON — Lady Gaga is dancing on a human skull. Lady Gaga is buried in a shallow grave. Lady Gaga is serenading a corpse.Lady Gaga is also teetering around on crutches, cavorting with zombies and crossing the River Styx.Welcome to the Mayhem Ball, a magnificent and operatic tour de force; that pitches the star's inner angels and demons in a fight for her very soul.Premiered at this year's Coachella festival, it reached the UK on Monday night, for a run of eight shows at London's O2 Arena and Manchester's Co-Op Live.The transfer from outdoor festival stage to the confines of an arena only heightened the show's vampy, gothic energy — as Gaga raced through two decades of hits, from her debut single Just Dance to her latest hit The Dead Dance, from the Netflix series...
September 30, 2025

Lady Gaga serves mayhem, magic and guest stars as UK tour launches

Cat Stevens performs at Day 5 of Glastonbury Festival in Glastonbury, England, on June 25, 2023
Cat Stevens postpones North American tour citing visa issues
LONDON — Cat Stevens, who also goes by Yusuf Islam, has postponed the North American leg of his book tour due to unspecified visa issues, the Associated Press reported.The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member was set to tour in support of his book, “Cat on the Road to Findout,” which will release in the US on Oct. 7 and was made available in the UK earlier this month. The book release won’t be impacted, Stevens wrote, noting that “books don’t need visas!”Stevens is the latest in a string of international musicians and athletes impacted by visa issues, as fees have increased in the past year and processing times have slowed.The singer wrote on social media Monday that his team waited months for visa approvals, but “at this point, the production logistics necessary for my show...
September 30, 2025

Cat Stevens postpones North American tour citing visa issues

Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman backstage at a benefit concert in North Carolina last year
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban separate after almost 20 years
LOS ANGELES — Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have separated after nearly 20 years together, a source said.The A-List couple share two children, Sunday Rose, 17, and Faith Margaret, 14.The Oscar-winning actress and four-time Grammy winning country singer have been married since June 2006.TMZ first reported the news and cited sources who said the pair had been living apart since the summer and Kidman does not want the separation. The BBC's source confirmed that reporting.The reasoning for their split is unclear.Kidman and Urban, who both grew up in Australia, have weathered ups and downs over their nearly two decades together.They experienced highs with both stars winning and being nominated for top honours in their respective industries. Over the years, they have supported and cheered...
September 30, 2025

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban separate after almost 20 years

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