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Stockbroker Ord Minnett’s head of natural resources, Richard Saywell, is packing his bags for a rival.

Akon has exciting news for his fans as he announces 'The Superfan Tour' for 2023. Get ready to groove to all your favorite Akon hits from the past 20 years, from «Right Now (Na Na Na)» to «Soul Survivor.» Produced by Live Nation, this 15-city tour promises an unforgettable musical journey.

MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) are just around the corner, and when the excitement was building among fans and artists alike, Bebe Rexha revealed that the anticipation of walking the red carpet has brought about unexpected nerves and stress. The 34-year-old pop sensation, known for hits like «One In a Million,» is nominated for Best Collaboration for her song «I'm Good (Blue)» with David Guetta. Despite having her outfit ready for the big night, Bebe Rexha took to TikTok to share her anxieties and seek advice from her fans. However, she did walk the red carpet in a Black, floor-length, body-con dress.

G20 summit ended because of a reported technical snag with his aircraft. While it’s the stock-in-trade of diplomacy to paint smiles on everything, he can hardly be expected to have had a pleasant visit.

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Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme 2023-24 — Series II was opened for subscription on September 11 and it will be available till September 15, 2023. The nominal value is Rs 5,923 per gram of gold. The issuance price of the Gold Bonds would be Rs 50 per gram less than the nominal value for investors who apply online and pay against the application using a digital means. The nominal value of the bond based on the simple average of closing price [published by the India Bullion and Jewellers Association Ltd (IBJA)] for gold of 999 purity of the last three working days of the week preceding the subscription period, i.e. September 06, September 07, and September 08, 2023. Here is a look at how to buy SGB on various bank websites.

Pain management tech PainChek was seeking a $3 million equity injection on Tuesday.

Westlife is set to enthrall fans in India as the band travels to the country for its much-anticipated "The Wild Dreams" Tour this November. The global best selling pop band, consisting of Nicky Byrne, Kian Egan, Shane Filan and Mark Feehily, will perform live in Mumbai, Bengaluru, Delhi as part of the India leg of the «The Wild Dreams» Tour. The show is brought to India by BookMyShow Live. The tour will kick-off at the Members Enclosure, RWITC, Mahalaxmi Racecourse, Mumbai on November 24, followed by Embassy International Riding School Ground, Bengaluru on November 25 and culminate at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi on November 26, 2023. «India has always held a special place in our hearts. We are so excited to share The Wild Dreams tour with all of our fans in India. Get ready for an unforgettable night of music and memories with us!» Westlife said in a statement. During the concerts, the group is expected to perform their greatest hits including «Swear It Again», «If I Let You Go», «Uptown Girl» and «Hello My Love» as well as fresh pop anthems such as «Star Light» and «Alone Together» from the 2021 special-edition studio album «Wild Dreams», released to critical acclaim. The global pop sensation kicked off the tour in 2022 performing across the UK, including a sold-out headline show at London's iconic Wembley Stadium.

Alvarez & Marsal is making its mark in the professional services industry, pilfering another partner from one of the big four firms.

documentary "Lil Nas X: Long Live Montero" was delayed after a bomb threat was called in at the Toronto International Film Festival. The Saturday night premiere of the film at Toronto's Roy Thomson Hall was delayed by about 20 minutes while authorities verified that the threat wasn't credible. Lil Nas X was kept off the red carpet during that time. Judy Lung, vice president of public affairs and communications for TIFF, said in a statement that Toronto police investigated the vicinity of the red carpet ahead of the screening. «Our standard security measures remained in place during this time and the screening commenced with a slight delay,» Lung said. «To our knowledge, this was a general threat and not directed at the film or the artist.» «Long Live Montero,» directed by Carlos Lopez Estrada and Zac Manuel, documents the pop superstar's eight-month tour beginning in September 2022 for his full-length debut album «Montero.»

Rolling Stone magazine has named FACE, the first solo album of BTS band member Park Jimin, as one of the best music albums of 2023. The Rolling Stone called the now solo artist’s album “a compelling showcase of the silky-voiced singer-dancer’s pop strengths."

Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner made a joint statement on September 7, informing fans that they were ending their marriage. Now, singer Joe Jonas has spoken for the first time after his divorce announcement from wife Sophie Turner. In what seemed like a reference to the rumors that are going on about the reasons for his split from Sophie, Joe urged fans only to believe what comes from his lips. At the Jonas Brothers’ concert in Los Angeles on Saturday, September 10, 2023, at the Dodger Stadium, Joe Jonas took a few seconds to speak to fans about the speculation on his personal life. Joe Jonas, who sings in his pop band with his brothers, called the Jonas Brothers, and Game of Thrones actor Sophie Turner, have been married for four years. The couple has two daughters together. Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner issued a joint statement on September 7, 2023, via social media. The statement read: «After four wonderful years of marriage, we have mutually decided to amicably end our marriage. There are many speculative narratives as to why but, truly this is a united decision and we sincerely hope that everyone can respect our wishes for privacy for us and our children.»

Investment advisors expressed confidence their clients won’t be among those targeted by the IRS in an initiative that cracks down on wealthy tax cheats.

Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur, has been captured in a photograph with his twins for the first time. These twins were born to Shivon Zilis, who also happens to work at Musk's brain chip company, Neuralink, New York Post reported. In the photograph, Musk can be seen sitting on a couch, cradling one of the twins who was 16 months old at the time.

music industry and the scandal, which emerged fully earlier this year, has horrified the country. Julie K. Fujishima, 57, bowed deeply as she faced reporters, and apologised for the abuses, saying she stepped down on Tuesday.

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The dollar’s recent strength has confounded naysayers, and according to some hedge funds, the rally isn’t over.

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It looks like British Columbia Premier David Eby might get his wish.

Canada rarely makes the global news. When it does, it is often in reference to the exploits of Canadian entertainers — Justin Bieber, Céline Dion and Drake. For a country of about 40 million people, roughly the population of California, that is not a bad return on celebrity icons. But while the country may exceed expectations in the pop and rap arena, it underwhelms on the international economic stage, relative to its vast potential.

Steve Harwell, the longtime frontman of the Grammy-nominated pop rock band Smash Mouth has died. He was 56. The band's manager, Robert Hayes, said Harwell «passed peacefully and comfortably» Monday morning surrounded by family and friends at his home in Boise, Idaho. The cause of death was acute liver failure, Hayes said in a statement. Smash Mouth was known for hits including 'All Star' and 'Then The Morning Comes'. «Steve Harwell was a true American Original. A larger-than-life character who shot up into the sky like a Roman candle,» Hayes said. «Steve should be remembered for his unwavering focus and impassioned determination to reach the heights of pop stardom.» Born in California in 1967, Harwell performed in a rap group called F.O.S. (Freedom of Speech) before forming Smash Mouth in 1994. The band released two platinum albums on Interscope Records, the ska-fueled 1997's 'Fush Yu Mang' and 1999's 'Astro Lounge'. The second album featured some of the band's biggest hits, including the Grammy-nominated, platinum single 'All Star', which appeared in the movie «Shrek» alongside their cover of the Monkees' 'I'm a Believer'.