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The sight of celebrity mansions and movie landmarks reduced to ashes can make it seem like the wildfires roaring through the Los Angeles area affected a constellation of movie stars

Jio Star is aiming to generate ad revenue of up to ₹6,000 crore from both TV and digital platforms during the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy and Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, according to sources familiar with the matter. The broadcaster expects to secure ad revenue of up to ₹1,500 crore from the Champions Trophy and up to ₹4,500 crore from the IPL, the sources added. Rate cards for the ICC Champions Trophy have already been released, with a detailed ad rate card for IPL expected to follow shortly. Jio Star's ad sales team is actively negotiating with advertisers for both events, prioritising the sale of Champions Trophy inventory first. The tournament is set to run from February 19 to March 9. IPL 2025 will be played from March 23 to May 25. For the Champions Trophy on Star Sports, the broadcaster is seeking ₹55 crore for co-presenting sponsorship, ₹44 crore for associate sponsorship and ₹28 crore from partner sponsors. The TV spot rate for India matches is ₹28 lakh per 10-second spot. On digital platforms, Jio Star is seeking ₹55 crore from co-presenting sponsors, ₹45 crore from powered-by sponsors and ₹25 crore from associate sponsors. CPM rates for the full tournament are ₹250 per 10-second spot and ₹500 for India matches. For Connected TV (CTV), the spot rate is ₹7 lakh for the entire tournament and ₹15 lakh for India and play-off matches.

Novak Djokovic has revealed a new secret weapon that he credits with helping keep him healthy and prolong his career — a green "energetic disc". Known for his new-age spiritual interests, the Serbian star is in Melbourne hoping to wind back the clock and win an 11th Australian Open and record 25th Grand Slam singles title. To help achieve the feat, he has a device made by an engineer in Serbia he claims has helped him deal with several ailments.

Daily Horoscope for January 12, 2025: Today’s Horoscope for January 12, 2025, highlights a unique celestial event as the Moon in Cancer opposes Mercury in Capricorn, creating a balance between emotions and logic. This cosmic alignment inspires self-reflection, deeper connections, and thoughtful communication. Whether you’re seeking clarity in relationships, career decisions, or personal goals, the stars offer meaningful guidance for every zodiac sign to make the most of the day’s energy.

The actor-director opened up about the emotional ordeal in an interview, describing the devastation caused by the raging wildfires that have swept through parts of Los Angeles County, as mentioned in a report by AOL.

MAGA star Donald Trump wants to Make America Greater Again. In sq kms, that is. We all know of the US annexing nearly 13 lakh sq km of Mexican territory after winning the war with Mexico in 1848; buying 76,800 sq km in present day southern Arizona and southwestern New Mexico — the area known as Gadsden Purchase — from Mexico in 1854; buying Alaska from Russia in 1867; annexing independent Hawaii in 1898; procuring 117 sq km of Guantanamo Bay to set up a US detention camp in 1903, which the Cuban communist government has considered illegal since it came to power in 1959. There's, of course, the United States of America itself, carved out of lands not 'owned' by anyone when it was occupied by Native Americans, then turned into a British colony, and ultimately an independent nation state in 1776 according to Westphalian sovereignty norms invented in 17th century Europe. But less well known is America's territorial losses. The Panama Canal Zone, which it acquired in 1904 from private and public Panamanian owners, was returned to Panama in 1979, formally ceding its control in 1999. In Oceania, Japan-occupied Marshall Islands, which the US occupied after WW2, got its independence in 1979. The same 'transition' model was followed with Federated States of Micronesia and Palau, both of which officially gained independence from US 'trusteeship' in 1990 and 1994, respectively.

Ajith Kumar, renowned for his passion for racing, is currently in Dubai gearing up for the prestigious Michelin 20th 24H Dubai championship. Amid this, there’s an exciting update for fans. The Valimai star recently shared his plans during a media interaction at the championship. During the media interaction, Ajith Kumar revealed that he will not sign any new film projects until the racing season concludes. The Vidaa Muyarchi star expressed his commitment to motorsports, stating that he aims to pursue it not only as a driver but also as a team owner. Ajith assured fans that he would dedicate the months between October and March, before the racing season resumes, to acting, ensuring no overlap between his dual passions.

antiparasitic drugs, traditionally prescribed for infections caused by roundworms and other parasites, hold the key to combating cancer? Hollywood actor Mel Gibson appears to believe so. In a candid conversation on comedian Joe Rogan's podcast, the Braveheart star revealed that two of his close friends, who had been battling stage 4 cancer, experienced remarkable recoveries after using ivermectin and fenbendazole—drugs commonly employed to treat parasitic infections like roundworms and threadworms. Gibson went on to make a bold statement, claiming that all three friends who tried these medications «don’t have cancer right now.» He emphatically added, «This stuff works, man.» While these claims have sparked interest, experts urge caution, as scientific evidence supporting the use of these drugs for cancer treatment remains in its infancy. Some preliminary studies hint at potential benefits. For instance, ivermectin, when combined with other therapies, has been found to shrink tumors in early research, though such findings are yet to be validated by larger clinical trials. Similarly, fenbendazole—marketed under brand names such as Panacur and Safe-Guard—has shown promise in laboratory studies by halting the growth of certain aggressive cancer cells.

‘Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles’ star Josh Flagg discusses evacuating Los Angeles amid the flames on ‘The Claman Countdown.’

A Real Pain, a film directed by Jesse Eisenberg and starring Kieran Culkin, will be available for streaming on Hulu from January 16.

In its Ratings Round-Up for December, Square Mile analysts argued that Ninety One UK Sustainable Equity is highly likely to be rolled over into the Ninety One Global Sustainable Equity fund. For this reason, the team has decided to suspend its ‘Responsible A' rating pending the vote outcome. «Should the merger gain approval, the fund will be removed from the Academy of Funds,» Square Mile stated. GAM Star Continental European Equity fund stripped of Square Mile rating amid Niall Gallagher departure Shareholders have until 13 January to cast their vote for the merger proposal, wi...

Interstellar" in cinemas and IMAX across the country to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the 2014 sci-fi film. The film will release in theatres on February 7. Nolan is known for his lavishly-mounted stories such as «The Dark Knight» trilogy, «The Prestige», «Inception», «Dunkirk» and «Oppenheimer». The film, starring Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, Bill Irwin, Ellen Burstyn, Matt Damon and Michael Caine, revolves around a team of space explorers who travel beyond the galaxy to discover whether mankind has a future among the stars.

Out-of-control wildfires are ravaging parts of Los Angeles this week, ripping through neighbourhoods and enclaves many Hollywood stars call home, including the Pacific Palisades, Malibu and Altadena.

Los Angeles has caused widespread devastation, destroying multi-million dollar homes belonging to Hollywood's elite and forcing numerous residents to evacuate as flames engulfed upscale neighbourhoods and historic landmarks. Priyanka Chopra, who lives in Los Angeles, shared a distressing video of the wildfire on social media, offering her thoughts and concerns for those in the affected areas. In the video posted to her Instagram stories, the rapidly spreading flames were visible in the distance. She captioned the clip, expressing hope for safety in the midst of the crisis: «My thoughts are with everyone affected. Hope we are all able to be safe tonight.»

The School of Rock band got back together — albeit briefly — to celebrate the wedding of two of the 2003 comedy’s co-stars.

Invo Moon’ which is a UFO shaped electric flying vehicle and is designed by former Tesla engineer Leo Kayali eventually aims to revolutionize urban transport with speeds of up to 250 mph, reported Daily Star.

Today's Horoscope, January 8, 2025: As January 8, 2025, unfolds, get ready for an exciting journey with your daily horoscope predictions. The alignment of the stars and planets will have unique effects on different signs, so let’s dive in!

Paalum Pazhavum and the nostalgic Pallotty 90’s Kids to gripping thrillers like Mura and Kadakan. Adding to the excitement is the internationally acclaimed All We Imagine As Light, a cross-cultural masterpiece making waves globally. With powerful performances, compelling narratives, and diverse themes, these films promise a captivating cinematic experience. Don’t miss out on these must-watch titles!

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Theatre owners feel they are in for a lukewarm start to the year with the initial Bollywood line-up bereft of any mainstream commercial entertainers or big star films. The pipeline is led by Kangana Ranaut’s Emergency, period drama Azaad, and Shahid Kapoor-starrer Deva in January that will give way to war epic Chhaava and Karan Johar’s Dhadak 2 in February.