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Sweden is hosting Eurovision for the seventh time this year after singer Loreen won the contest last year for her song 'Tattoo'. Swedish comedian and 2016 presenter Petra Mede has also returned alongside Hollywood actress Malin Akerman. An estimated 160 million viewers watch the contest on television sets and 37 acts representing countries will take place this year. The competition kicked off on May 7 and it will be followed by events on May 9 and May 11, reports the 'New York Times'.

The firm said its offer of $1.25 per SONG share, which values the trust at around $1.51bn, is «final and will not be increased». Blackstone ups offer for Hipgnosis Songs Fund to $1.57bn Concord's decision follows an increased bid by Blackstone of $1.3 per SONG share, valuing the fund at more than $1.57bn, on 29 April – a 4% increase from Concord's revised offer. At the time, SONG's directors said they would unanimously recommend Blackstone's counteroffer to shareholders, urging them to vote in its favour at the requisite court and general meetings. A date for the meetings is yet...

Ultra-processed foods, such as ready-to-eat meat, fizzy drinks, ice cream and sugary cereals are linked to a higher risk of early death, according to a new study.

An appeals court has granted the Hong Kong government’s request to ban a protest song, overturning an earlier ruling and deepening concerns over the erosion of freedoms in the city

For weeks, hip-hop superstars Drake and Kendrick Lamar have been embroiled in a rap “beef," a tradition where rappers duel lyrically in a fight for the throne.This past weekend, it got ugly—so ugly that the reputations of two of music’s biggest names may never be the same. In quick succession, the feuding stars exchanged blows across five tracks with increasingly dark lyrics that had rap fans riveted, shocked and queasy.

IPL match between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals at Arun Jaitley Stadium, officials said, adding that they were wearing t-shirts with ‘Jail Ka Jawab Vote Se’ tagline. AAP has launched a campaign called ‘Jail Ka Jawab Vote Se’ against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in an excise policy-linked money laundering case, encouraging people to vote for the party as a response to the Chief Minister's arrest. Currently, he is lodged in jail.

Kadapa parliamentary constituency, Congress leader Y S Sharmila Reddy is leaving no stone unturned to woo voters by invoking the political legacy and popularity of her late father, the iconic Y S Rajasekhara Reddy (YSR), the former Chief Minister of united Andhra Pradesh. Sharmila, who merged her party into the Congress ahead of elections, is taking on her cousin Avinash Reddy, the YSR Congress candidate accused in the murder case of their uncle and the party's senior leader, Y S Vivekananda Reddy.

Dortmund must have felt the stirring of some distant memory. Waves of attacks pounded down on Paris Saint-Germain, now dizzied and wearied. The world shimmered with possibility. A place in the Champions League final felt, for a moment, close enough to touch. This is how it used to be, or at least some approximation of it, back in the days when Dortmund made Europe shake. Gregor Kobel, the team's goalkeeper, was pulling off daring turns in his own penalty area. Mats Hummels, a fixture in the lineup a decade ago, was spraying languid passes with the outside of his foot. Jadon Sancho and Karim Adeyemi were electric, relentless. There is a chance, of course, that it will all count for nothing. More than a chance, really: Dortmund may live to regret that a second goal never came. PSG had enough opportunities to hint at its threat, too, hitting the post twice in the space of 10 seconds at one point. It may not prove quite so forgiving in the return leg in Paris on Tuesday.

There’s chemistry that sets the hero literally on fire. Witty repartee through the film that will make you smile as you munch on popcorn (cheese and caramel for me!). There’s non-stop action (and not CGI) that will make your jaws drop (watch out for the popcorn!). And yes it is perhaps a coincidence that the film was released on International Labour Day, but what a glorious coincidence! 

ALSO READ: ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’ poster unveiled with Allu Arjun's menacing look, teaser tomorrow The lyrical 4-minutes-19-seconds long video is filled with the strong vibes, aimed to drive fans crazy. In the video, apart from the lyrics of the song superimposed on few glimpses of the movie, Allu Arjun has showed off a ‘shoe drop step’, ‘phone step’ and ‘chai step’.

Pushpa 2: The Rule' is set to drop today, May 1, at 5:04 PM across multiple languages including Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Bengali. Following the recent teaser release, which heightened excitement among fans, the makers announced the launch of the track 'Pushpa Pushpa' alongside a striking new poster featuring Allu Arjun. Allu Arjun himself took to Instagram stories to share the poster and the announcement of the first track. In the newly unveiled poster, Allu Arjun exudes fierceness as he makes his entrance. Donning a black ensemble, his presence commands attention. The 'Pushpa Pushpa' track is composed by the renowned Devi Sri Prasad, affectionately known as DSP. The teaser of 'Pushpa 2: The Rule' featuring Allu Arjun as Pushpa Raj was recently revealed on the superstar's birthday, adding to the celebratory fervor. Expressing his gratitude for the birthday wishes, Allu Arjun shared the teaser on Instagram, thanking his fans for their overwhelming support.

freedom movement in the 1940s, Sanjay Leela Bhansali's web-series 'Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar' embarks on a riveting narrative journey encompassing love, power, vengeance, and liberation. Premiering on Netflix from May 1, the series intricately explores the cultural tapestry of Heeramandi through the lives of courtesans and their patrons. Led by a stellar ensemble cast featuring Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Fardeen Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari, and others, 'Heeramandi' promises to captivate audiences with its grandeur and depth. Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar blends opulent sets, breathtaking costumes, and evocative storytelling. The recently unveiled 'Azadi' song, featuring a star-studded cast, pays homage to India's unsung heroes, the freedom fighters. With its poignant lyrics by A M Turaz and soul-stirring vocals, 'Azadi' resonates as a moving tribute to the sacrifices made for independence. Fardeen Khan makes a remarkable return to acting after 14 years with 'Heeramandi'. In an interview, he shared his sentiments of feeling like a newcomer amidst the evolving landscape of cinema. Grateful for the opportunity to collaborate on 'Heeramandi' and two other upcoming projects, Fardeen reflected on the changes in the industry and the audience's trust in his craft.

Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie, who are the ace judges of this celebrated music reality show, select some songs for the Top-8 contestants to perform, although anonymously.

Grammy-award winning pop star Dua Lipa's third album, “Radical Optimism,” releases Friday

Taylor Swift continues to dominate in the week following the release of her 11th album, “The Tortured Poets Department." The 31-track album has hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, tying Swift with Jay-Z for second-most No. 1 albums at 14.

Mufasa: The Lion King," directed by Barry Jenkins, reveals the early days of Mufasa and Scar. The trailer, released recently, showcases the film's star-studded cast, including Blue Ivy Carter.

The move follows a counteroffer by Apollo-backed Concord Music last week, which increased its original bid to $1.25 per share, valuing SONG at around $1.51bn. Concord Music trumps Blackstone's bid for Hipgnosis Songs with raised $1.51bn offer In a stock exchange notice today (29 April), Blackstone explained its latest bid represents a 4% increase to Concord's revised offer and a 48.1% to Hipgnosis' closing price of 71p per share as of 17 April 2024 – the last business day before the beginning of the offer period. The private equity firm said its latest offer provides «an attractive...

Bollywood singer Arijit Singh recently found himself in an amusing yet gracious moment at a musical concert in Dubai. The incident unfolded when Singh, known for his soulful renditions, failed to recognize Pakistani actress Mahira Khan, despite having sung for her in the past. The video of this endearing exchange has since gone viral, showcasing both Singh's humility and Khan's grace.

Election Commission of India (ECI) has instructed the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to revise its election campaign song to comply with Advertising Codes. This directive comes in response to the ECI's objection to the phrase «jail ke jawaab me hum vote denge» and a visual depicting a mob holding a photo of Arvind Kejriwal behind bars, which the ECI believes casts aspersions on the Judiciary. In a statement, the ECI clarified its stance, saying, «The phrase 'jail ke jawaab me hum vote denge' showing an aggressive mob holding the photo of Arvind Kejriwal showing him behind bars, casts aspersions on the Judiciary.» The ECI further noted that the repeated use of this phrase in the advertisement violates the provisions of ECI Guidelines and Rule 6(1)(g) of Programme and Advertising Codes prescribed under the Cable Television Network Rules, 1994. However, the AAP has defended its campaign song, arguing that it does not target the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and does not contravene the Model Code of Conduct. Atishi, a senior AAP leader, highlighted during a press conference that the song includes factual videos and incidents.

AAP on Sunday claimed the Election Commission (EC) has imposed a ban on the party's Lok Sabha campaign song, 'Jail ke jawab mein hum vote denge', stating that it shows the ruling BJP and central investigation agencies in a bad light. There was no immediate response from the poll panel to the AAP's claim. Addressing a press conference, senior AAP leader Atishi said, «It is probably the first time that the EC has imposed a ban on a party's campaign song.» According to the EC, she said, the song shows the ruling party and investigation agencies in a bad light.

Sonali Bendre says she had decided to pack her bags and leave the film industry if she was unable to do a good performance in the song 'Humma Humma' from Mani Ratnam's 1995 movie 'Bombay'. Bendre, who was barely five films old in the industry, said she was often «slammed» by choreographers for her moves until she got a breakthrough for her stint as the female dancer in the superhit track 'Humma Humma' alongside Prabhu Deva's brother Raju Sundaram. According to the actress, it was a common perception at the time that one couldn't become a heroine if they didn't know how to dance. The 49-year-old said she wanted to give dancing a shot as the song was choreographed by the legendary Prabhu Deva. «I'm not a trained dancer. When I got into movies, I really got slammed by dance directors for my dancing. 'Badi heroine banne chali hai, dancing nahi aata'. So, if you couldn't dance, you couldn't be a heroine. I was going through all of that so whatever time I would get before and after the shoot, I started to train in 'Bollywood dancing', as it's called.