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President-elect Donald Trump says he is naming former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy as his nominee to be transportation secretary, as he continues to roll out picks for his Cabinet

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Big star-led films such as Jigra, Khel Khel Mein, Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha and Yodha that flopped at the box office are still being readily acquired by streaming platforms, which are known to otherwise control spending and turn cautious, with pressure on subscriptions and profitability. The deals to acquire such titles were all struck when the films went on the floor on the star’s name itself and OTT services are still keen to have these faces as part of their portfolio, experts said.

Rajasthan Royals (RR) is finalising their strategy for the upcoming IPL 2025 mega auction scheduled for November 24 and 25 in Jeddah. Having retained six key players, the team has Rs 41 crore remaining to complete its roster. The team is preparing for the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) auction with a limited budget and big decisions to make. RR has opted to retain their captain, Sanju Samson, along with Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, and uncapped player Sandeep Sharma. This decision has been driven by a strategic approach outlined by the team management.

Vikrant Massey had to sell his mobile phone in order to afford a trip to Goa. In a recent interview, the ‘12th Fail’ star reminisced about how he experienced a shortage in funds when he was a struggling artiste and had to eventually part ways with his mobile phone. “I had just started earning, and I took Rs 5000 with me. I went with my friends in a Volvo bus. It was the last night of the trip, and we used to split all expenses back then. Like, if we bought a cold drink for Rs 20, we’d split it Rs 10 each. At the time of checkout, we had all exhausted our money. We needed to pay the hotel bill. I had a mobile phone, so I sold it to settle the bill and buy return tickets to Mumbai for all my friends,” he said. In a conversation with journalist Faye D’Souza, Vikrant Massey reflected on witnessing his parents’ financial struggles during his childhood. He shared that his family, once part of a wealthy household, faced a dramatic turn of events when a family dispute resulted in their eviction. This left them with no choice but to live in a warehouse.

Jake Paul has defeated Mike Tyson 80-72, 79-73, and 79-73 in Netflix boxing fight and now boasts a record of 11-1. Paul has become a popular YouTuber-turned-boxer and people want to know when is his fight and who will be his opponent. Multi-title holder Artur Beterbiev has challenged Paul for a boxing bout. «What can you do in the ring against the current undisputed champion? Just know that I’m always open to any suggestions,» Beterbiev posted on Instagram. Beterbiev holds WBC, IBF, WBA, and WBO Light Heavyweight championship belts together.

The WNBA has wrapped up a historic season that notched all-time viewership and attendance records while racking up brand deals and corporate sponsorships for its players along the way

Janhvi Kapoor is one of the leading actresses in the industry whose performance has often won the hearts of her fans. Apart from acting, she is also known to be a fashion enthusiast and a great dancer as well. But, who knew that she is also an amazing artist who loves to paint? Recently, the Mili actress shared a few glimpses of her creative side on social media. The Mr. & Mrs. Mahi-actress recently shared a touching moment featuring her father, Boney Kapoor, who encouraged her to pose with her own painting, reminiscent of a proud student showcasing their work. On Sunday, the Dhadak star took to Instagram to post a series of photos posing beside her artwork. In the caption, she humorously mentioned how her father shares her paintings with his friends to promote her “basic art skills.” In the photos, Janhvi holds a painting of Goddess Lakshmi in a pink saree. Meanwhile, the actress was dressed gracefully in a light pink kurti and minimal makeup, exuding elegance and simplicity. In the same post, she can also be seen sitting proudly with the stunning scenery of a sunset by the water.

Keerthy Suresh is once again the subject of media buzz, with rumours circulating about her potential marriage. Speculation suggests that the Mahanati actress may be tying the knot in December 2024, and no the groom is not Anirudh Ravichander. Reports indicate that the wedding will be an arranged match set to take place in Goa. But, this is not the first time that the rumours regarding her marriage have surfaced on the internet. According to Asianet News, the marriage is reportedly with her cousin, and Keerthy has agreed to the arrangement. Reports further claim that the match was suggest by her parents. However, neither Keerthy nor her family has confirmed the news, leaving fans eagerly awaiting an official announcement.

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Actor Nikhil Dwivedi, who is personally acquainted with both, recently shared his perspective on their relationship. He took the opportunity to clear up the circulating rumors. In a conversation with Filmgyan Viral, Nikhil spoke about the couple's dynamic while working together, noting that they genuinely present themselves as a married couple. He explained, «They're a married couple, so naturally, they have the bond of husband and wife. We've never seen them apart.» However, he maintained that their off-screen equation did not interfere with their professionalism on set. He clarified, «If you're asking whether they were less professional, absolutely not. They were highly professional, and yes, they are a couple.»

Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival 2024 came to a grand conclusion on Saturday, leaving the festival-goers amazed with a legendary lineup of performances, cultural showcases, and fun activities that made this year’s event truly unforgettable. Held at the RBDSA Sports Complex, the two-day festival attracted more than 50,000 visitors each day, celebrating music, at the “Music Capital of India”. The final day was a fitting climax. Internationally acclaimed British band Clean Bandit delivering an electrifying performance that had the audience swaying to their global hits. Bollywood sensation Kanika Kapoor added her signature charm, while Dutch-Moroccan DJ R3HAB brought the house down with his high-energy beats, transforming the arena into a pulsating dance floor. Local stars, including Khasi Bloodz and SK Korn, continued to shine, representing the vibrant talent of Meghalaya and showcasing the region's deep connection to music.

Attorney Tony Buzbee who is representing over 120 alleged victims of Sean Diddy Combs’s controversial ‘freak-off parties’ has eventually begun sending demand letters to A-list celebrities who attended these events, reported Blast. The letters have actually urged all these stars to settle out of court or face potential lawsuits, even if they did not engage in any kind of illegal activities. According to Blast, Tony Buzbee has put forward an argument that their silence and inaction during the events make them complicit while stating that those who witnessed wrongdoing but did not intervene share the same level of liability as the perpetrators. Also Read: When and why is Amazon shutting down Freevee?

Shalini Passi, the season's new entry from Delhi has become the unexpected star of reality TV show Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives (FLBW). Since its release in mid-October, articles have been devoted to cuts of her blouses. Even Kapil Sharma gushes over her on his show, calling her a 'machhli'. In this post-shame world of reality TV, where everyone is letting it all hang out — from Victoria Beckham's WAG lifestyle to Dubai Bling's idle elite — it's intriguing to find someone who stands out by holding on to something resembling values. Passi's debut sees her descending a marble staircase in couture, dressed as Cleopatra no less, referencing ancient Egyptian iconography by holding daggers — even though she may not know that Cleopatra is typically shown with daggers only in death. The detail is telling: Passi resists the 'lady who lunches' label, though she may well be one. She trains in dance and singing, collects art, and even dabbles in painting — though her portrait of journalist Ruchika Mehta didn't quite resemble its subject. Perhaps she was going for something else.

The Election Commission has not named Shah or Gandhi in its notices- as is usually the norm- but held the party responsible for its star campaigners like it had done amid Lok Sabha polls, when faced with complaints against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Alongside, the poll panel is soon likely to take a view on the BJP's complaint on the Congress party releasing its Jharkhand manifesto in the 'silent period' on November 12- 48 hours before the November 13 Phase 1 poll in the state, ET has gathered.

Queen Camilla came clean about her smoking habits. A chest infection forced Queen Camilla to postpone a week of royal engagements, including two significant Remembrance Day engagements, which has made November difficult for her thus far. The Queen, however, revealed a bit about her alleged smoking habit with one movie star on Wednesday, Nov. 13, when she resumed her duties, as quoted in a report by Marie Claire. During a star-studded reception at Buckingham Palace, Camilla joined King Charles, the patron of the Film and TV Charity, and she had an open conversation with Emily Mortimer, who starred in Paddington in Peru.

Election Commission of India on Saturday has sent separate letters to BJP President JP Nadda and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, asked each one to comment on the complaint of the other. The Commission exchanged the complaints between the two parties while seeking their formal responses by 1 pm on Monday. The ECI reminded the party leaders of an earlier advisory to them dated May 22, 2024 during Lok Sabha Elections, which asked them to keep a check on star campaigners and leaders so that public decorum is not flouted and MCC is followed in letter and spirit during election campaign.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. After producing Rocket Boys, the story of Homi Bhabha, Vikram Sarabhai and India’s science and nuclear programme, Nikkhil Advani grabbed the opportunity to helm an adaptation of Dominique Lapierre and Larry Collins’s book Freedom at Midnight. The SonyLiv series (streaming from 15 November) stars Sidhant Gupta as Jawaharlal Nehru, Chirag Vohra as Mahatma Gandhi, Rajendra Chawla as Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and Arif Zakaria as Muhammad Ali Jinnah.

Naanum Rowdy Dhaan in her Netflix documentary, 'Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairytale'. In a lengthy Instagram post, the ‘Raja Rani’ star called Dhanush “vile” for slamming a legal notice of Rs 10 crore to her and for not having empathy towards her struggles. “Dear Mr. Dhanush K. Raja. S/o Kasthoori Raja, B/o Selvaraghavan. This is an open letter to you in order to set several wrong things right. A well-established actor like you. With the support and blessings of your father and your brother, an ace director needs to read and understand this. Cinema, as we all know, is a fight for survival for people like me: a self-made woman with no links in the industry and someone who had to struggle my way to the position I hold today. I’d owe this to my work ethic, which is no secret to all who know me but more importantly, to the goodwill of the audience and my film fraternity.

Disha Patani’s father, Jagdish Singh Patani, has incurred a major financial loss. The former deputy SP has reportedly been defrauded of Rs 25 lakh by a group of five individuals who promised him a prestigious position in a government commission. According to police reports on Friday, the Patanis filed an FIR at Bareilly Kotwali police station that same evening. In his complaint, Patani alleged that he handed over Rs 5 lakh in cash and transferred an additional Rs 20 lakh to three different bank accounts based on the group’s assurances. However, after three months of no progress, he demanded his money back, only to face threats and hostile behavior from the accused. Patani stated that Shivendra Pratap Singh, someone he knew personally, introduced him to two others, Diwakar Garg and Acharya Jayaprakash. The suspects allegedly claimed to have strong political connections and promised to secure a high-ranking position for Patani, such as chairman or vice chairman in a government commission. To lend credibility to their scheme, they introduced an accomplice posing as an “officer on special duty” named Himanshu, further convincing Patani of their influence.

Marlon James ventures into television with Get Millie Black, an eight-episode mystery crime series starring Tamara Lawrance. The series premieres on HBO on November 25. Marlon James, a Booker Prize-winning author, debuts his first television series, Get Millie Black. Known for his bestselling novel Black Leopard, Red Wolf, James shifts his storytelling to crime drama.