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Jordan Rainer, a 33-year-old hailing from Atoka and now residing in Nashville, made quite the impression during the season 24 premiere of NBC's «The Voice.» Her stunning rendition of Reba McEntire's classic hit, «Fancy,» earned her a four-chair turn and applause from the judges. Dressed in a striking all-black outfit, complete with a wide-brim hat and stylish circular sunglasses, Rainer strummed her acoustic guitar and delivered a captivating performance of McEntire's iconic country song. Her powerful vocals resonated with the lyrics, «She said, 'here's your one chance, Fancy, don't let me down,» drawing the attention of all four coaches: Reba McEntire, Niall Horan, Gwen Stefani, and John Legend. Reba McEntire, the original singer of the song, was the first to turn her chair, followed by Horan, Stefani, and Legend. Rainer's choice of performing «Fancy» held personal significance for her, as she explained, «It's because it's the best and honestly, it was written by a strong woman.» She continued to recall that it was made famous by a strong woman. And it represents lyrically what women do to survive. She added that she is a woman who has done what She had to do to survive, and so she feels that song in every bone in her body. After receiving a standing ovation, the judges praised her exceptional audition. Horan admitted the performance gave him «goosebumps,» while Stefani acknowledged the courage it took to sing a McEntire song in front of «the queen» herself. Stefani expressed her eagerness to work with Rainer, emphasizing her dedication to helping her grow and succeed on the show. In conclusion, she remarked, «Honestly, I would love to work with you. You're very gifted.»

Yom Kippur in English means the 'Day of Atonement'. It is the day for Jews to reflect on sins or wrongdoings from the previous year. Yom Kippur follows Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. It is considered the holiest and the most significant day of the Jewish calendar. Most of the Jews attend services at synagogues or other congregations, recite special prayers and sing special songs. An important Yom Kippur tradition is to fast for 25 hours and skip eating or drinking during that period.

Todd Matshikiza through a colourful doodle. Created by South African artist Keith Vlahakis, the cartoon commemorates the maestro’s masterpiece the cantata ‘Uxolo’ (meaning peace) was played by the orchestra at the Johannesburg Festival on September 25, 1956.

Dolly Parton released a new song from her upcoming rock album, Rockstar, on September 22. She covered the 1993 song "What's Up?" by 4 Non Blondes and teamed up with Linda Perry, who is the former singer of the band. In the video, filmed at a Nashville elementary school on a hot day, Linda Perry also makes an appearance.

Joe Jonas, who recently filed for divorce from Sophie Turner and is facing a lawsuit from her over their children's custody, performed at a concert with his brothers Nick and Kevin at Philadelphia's Wells Fargo Center. During the show, he briefly acknowledged the challenges of parenting and offered good wishes to the parents in the audience. As the trio introduced the song «Little Bird,» Joe Jonas, the 34-year-old musician, said, «This next one is all about being a parent.» He then inquired if there were any parents present and added, «If you're trying to have kids, best of luck.

MILAN — Rain forced more than one fashion house to scramble for indoor locations in Milan and fashionistas to find a way to move about the gridlocked Italian city on Friday without the threat of a drenching.

Booker Prize. Kenya-born Maroo's novel set within the context of the British Gujarati milieu has been praised by the Booker judges for its use of the sport of squash as a metaphor for complex human emotions.

Booker Prize 2023 judging panel Thursday announced the final list of six novels from 13 longlisted titles – the so-called “Booker dozen" – which were selected from 163 books published between October last year and September this year. All the six shortlisted books "showcase the breadth of what world literature can do", BBC reported Canadian novelist Esi Edugyan, who chairs the judging panel, as saying. London-based Indian-origin author Chetna Maroo’s debut novel ‘Western Lane’ was among the shortlisted for the 2023 Booker Prize in London.

Many parents encourage their kids to pursue their passion, especially if they show talent at a young age towards a particular endeavour, but other parents may go way beyond mere encouragement and dig deep into their own pockets to financially support a child as they launch their career.

Etihad Stadium and other venues earlier in the summer, the band is gearing up for more stadium shows, including a highly anticipated run of concerts in the United States. But what songs can you expect to hear on this tour? Let's take a closer look at Coldplay's setlist.UK Leg Coldplay kicked off their latest run of UK shows on May 31, treating fans to a series of unforgettable performances. The band played four shows at Manchester's Etihad Stadium, showcasing their musical prowess and charismatic stage presence. Here's a glimpse of the setlist from one of those memorable nights: Etihad Stadium, Manchester — June 3 Setlist:

Taylor Swift and Sophie Turner recently grabbed headlines as they enjoyed a night out in New York City at Via Carota. This outing occurred shortly after news emerged of Sophie Turner's separation from her husband, Joe Jonas. On September 5, Joe Jonas, one of the Jonas Brothers singers, filed for divorce, citing an irretrievable breakdown in their marriage. He mentioned that their two children have been residing with him in various U.S. locations, emphasizing the importance of shared parental responsibility. It was also revealed that there was some form of prenuptial agreement between the couple. It's worth noting that Taylor Swift and Joe Jonas had a brief romance that lasted from July to October 2008, ending with a rather abrupt phone call breakup. Swift made a public reference to this breakup on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in 2008. Several songs on her album «Fearless,» such as «Forever & Always,» are believed to be about her relationship with Jonas. She recently released a Taylor's Version of the vault track «Mr. Perfectly Fine,» which also sparked interest. When these two former flames, Sophie Turner and Taylor Swift, were seen together on September 19, social media lit up with reactions. Numerous references were made to «Mr. Perfectly Fine.» Fans also couldn't help but share thoughts on this development.

Taylor Swift's fans have faced technical difficulties while embarking on a virtual Easter egg hunt on Google orchestrated by the pop sensation herself to unveil the track titles of her upcoming album '1989' (Taylor's Version). To reveal these titles, Google has initiated a challenge, prompting users to solve Taylor-themed word puzzles. The promise is that once 33 million correct solutions are reached, the titles will be disclosed, according to reports. Scheduled for release on October 27, Taylor Swift's fourth re-recorded album will revisit her 2014 work, '1989'. Similar to her previous re-recorded albums, «1989 (Taylor's Version)» will feature several unreleased songs that were omitted from the original album. While not much is currently known about these unreleased tracks, aside from their number, which is five, Swift's devoted fans are eagerly seeking any snippet of information about the music she is unveiling from her vault. On Tuesday, Google unveiled its contribution to the excitement by introducing an Easter egg tied to Taylor Swift's name. When you search for «Taylor Swift,» a blue vault materializes in the bottom right corner of your screen. Clicking on it unleashes a Boggle-inspired jumble of letters that can be deciphered to reveal a word or phrase associated with Swift. Inputting the correct answer into the search bar and hitting enter will prompt the vault to reappear, offering the next puzzle in the sequence.

Quantum Leap season 2 is on the horizon, with the premiere episode, «This Took Too Long!,» set to air on Wednesday, October 4 at 8 p.m. ET. For those who can't catch it live, the show will be available for streaming on Peacock the following day.

Lok Sabha and state assemblies, President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday said it will be the most «transformative revolution in our times» for gender justice. Murmu was addressing a gathering after inaugurating the biennial conference of the national human rights institutions (NHRIs) of Asia Pacific held at the Vigyan Bhawan here. The Women's Reservation Bill was the first bill to be introduced in the new Parliament building on Tuesday. «We have ensured a minimum of 33 per cent reservation for women in local bodies' election… In a more pleasant coincidence, a proposal to provide a similar reservation for women in state assemblies and national Parliament is taking shape now. It will be the most transformative revolution in our times for gender justice,» the President said. The event is being organised by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in collaboration with the Asia Pacific Forum (APF) from September 20-21. Amina Bouayach, secretary of Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI), and Doo-Hwan Song, chairperson, APF, and NHRC chairperson justice (retd) Arun Kumar Mishra were also present on the occasion. The APF will also hold its 28th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday to discuss the issues of common interest to member countries.

Britney Spears recently posted a cryptic message on her Instagram, alluding to an inner conflict she's experiencing. This comes in the wake of her divorce announcement with husband Sam Asghari. In the Instagram story, Spears shared a video featuring a toddler breaking an egg onto an older woman's head, followed by a message from Spears. She clarified that she wasn't complaining about the video but hinted at a deeper meaning. She mentioned having experienced similar actions herself, causing her to view it differently. Spears revealed that her inner conflict often stems from having those she considers enemies right in front of her, alluding to keeping them close because of love. She expressed sensitivity towards bullying or people laughing at others. She concluded her message by alluding to the complexity of truth, emphasizing the need to see things from different angles. Spears and Asghari's divorce was announced in August, citing irreconcilable differences. Asghari confirmed the separation on Instagram, stating that they had decided to end their journey together. The couple met when Asghari worked as a dancer on Spears' 2016 song «Slumber Party» and became engaged in 2021. Their 2022 wedding at Spears' home attracted A-list guests like Selena Gomez, Madonna and Paris Hilton. Asghari played a crucial role in supporting Spears during her conservatorship battle, which ended in 2021. Spears is set to release a tell-all memoir titled «The Woman in Me» later this year, shedding light on her life's intricacies.

Lok Sabha proceedings on Tuesday began in the new Parliament building, located adjacent to the old one, starting a new chapter in the parliamentary history of India.

Love at First Sight," is captivating audiences with its heartwarming storyline and a soundtrack that strikes all the right chords. As viewers swoon over the delightful on-screen chemistry between the protagonists Hadley Sullivan (Haley Lu Richardson) and Oliver Jones (Ben Hardy), they're also grooving to a playlist that perfectly complements the film's romantic ambiance.

Blink-182 announced that their upcoming album, "One More Time...," is set to release on October 20 through Columbia Records. The band, consisting of Mark Hoppus, Travis Barker, and Tom DeLonge, shared the news in a video trailer on Monday. This new album will be the first one featuring Tom DeLonge since his return to the band in 2022. It's been almost a decade since the original members collaborated on an album together. The band previewed the album with a brief video trailer, which included snippets from an upcoming interview with Zane Lowe of Apple Music and some archival footage. The teaser also revealed that three new songs, including the title track «One More Time,» will be released on September 21, accompanied by an official music video. Blink-182 also disclosed the 17-song tracklist and confirmed that Travis Barker had taken on the role of producer for the entire project. The recording for «One More Time...» took place during Blink-182's reunion tour in 2022 and 2023, which saw them performing in arenas, amphitheaters, and stadiums worldwide. Their tour kicked off in Latin America earlier this year, and they even headlined Coachella for the second weekend, stepping in for Frank Ocean. Blink-182, along with opening act Rise Against, will wrap up their tour with a series of shows in Australia and New Zealand, concluding in February 2024.

On 15 August 1945, Emperor Hirohito announced Japan’s unconditional capitulation after the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, ordering all Japanese forces to cease hostilities and surrender to Allied troops. And that is how World War II ended for the world. But not for ‘holdouts.’ These were Japanese soldiers scattered in the Philippines islands who continued fighting despite Japan’s surrender, the most notable being a soldier called Hirro Onoda.

Eminem and 50 Cent performed on stage together in Detroit on Sunday, September 17, 2023, at the Pine Knob Music Theatre. The two singers came together for 50 Cent’s Get Rich or Die Tryin' Anniversary celebration, as part of his The Final Lap Tour 2023. Eminem, who grew up in Detroit, appeared 30 minutes into 50 Cent's show and surprised the 15,000-strong crowd. The fans sensed that Eminem could be there in his hometown, as 50 Cent sang the 2003 song Patiently Waiting, which featured the Detroit native. Some fans had even spotted Eminem’s daughter, Hailie Jade, entering the concert venue. Eminem, who is now 50 years old, appeared in his trademark hoodie, and immediately dived into the song, followed by his song Crack a Bottle, featuring 50 Cent. The crowd went wild in what was Eminem's second appearance on a singer’s tour recently, after his surprise visit on Ed Sheeran’s tour at Ford Field in July 2023. 50 Cent posted a video of the concert on Twitter / X on September 18, with a sweet message saying, «Bro when I do anything with EM people just go crazy they know he really my boy. I love him till death! #bransoncognac #lecheminudroi #TheFinalLapTour @Eminem .»

Ganesh Chaturthi, the vibrant festival that marks the birth of Lord Ganesha, is just around the corner and with it communities across India are eagerly decking the halls, quite literally, with creative and eco-friendly decorations to celebrate the special occasion on September 19.