Los Angeles, June 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Pop star Kylie Minogue, who has given out hits such as “Can't get you out of my head,” “Especially for you,” and “On a night like this” has shared she doesn’t have a boyfriend and is "OK" with being on her own after her last relationship ended.

The Spinning Around star has confirmed she's unattached at the moment but she's fine with being alone because she would rather stay single than date the wrong person, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

Minogue told The Sydney Morning Herald: " No, I don't have a boyfriend. I was in a relationship and when that ended I realised I was OK on my own. I'm definitely getting pickier."

She went on to share her relationship red flag, adding: "Narcissists. I've dated one, and I'm very grateful I now have that knowledge. That's like my red hot 'no'."

Minogue also confessed late INXS star Michael Hutchence, who she dated when she was in her 20s, was the true love of her life.

The singer previously dated fellow actor-singer Jason Donovan after they were cast as teenage lovers Charlene Mitchell and Scott Robinson in Australian soap opera Neighbours and they are still good friends, with the Too Many Broken Hearts hitmaker having a key role in her Netflix documentary series Kylie.

In an interview with the Sunday Times Style magazine, Kylie said of Donovan: "Yeah, yeah, we are (good friends). I’ve texted him some doozies while I was looking through all the old photos and video footage of us together. I told him he better start collecting things for his doc."

The Padam Padam singer said she and Donovan had "fancied" one another for some time while working on Neighbours before their friendship turned romantic.

She said: "We fancied each other. The love story in the show came first and then it became a real thing."

Of watching her documentary with her family, she added: "It was so emotional, watching it with them. When the Neighbours clip of Scott and Charlene kissing came up, my nephew turned round to me and said, ‘Oh, that was quite the kiss!’"

Source: IANS

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Mumbai, June 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Punjabi sensation Diljit Dosanjh, who is all set to perform at Wembley Stadium in London, has tagged it as a landmark moment for Punjabi artists. He also recalled that his mother had told him he was destined for a big stage, even though she had no idea what Wembley Stadium was.

Diljit shared a video of himself from his performance in Toronto. He was then seen sharing the good news with all his fans present at the gig.

“We are doing Wembley Stadium London here. Michael Jackson performed there. Prince performed there. The Queen's Band performs there. Wembley Stadium, for the first time in the history of South Asian artists, especially Punjabis, Wembley Stadium London,” he was heard saying.

The late King Of Pop, Michael Jackson, had performed 7 sold-out shows at the stadium during his Bad World Tour in July 1988, drawing a total audience of over 504,000 fans. Prince's sole performance at the larger open-air Wembley Stadium was in 1993. The British rock band Queen played several legendary shows at Wembley Stadium.

Diljit added: “My mother used to say at home. She used to say, whenever you have a problem, or something good happens, I used to think, my son is getting so much trouble, something good is going to happen.

“I used to say, yes mom, something good is going to happen. I used to say, mom, I am going to a big place. I am going to Wembley Stadium. She doesn't know what Wembley Stadium is.”

For the caption, Diljit kept it simple: “THANK YOU SO MUCH TORONTO I LOVE YOU SO MUCH. BIG NEWS. WE ARE DOING WEMBLEY STADIUM LONDON. 12th September 2026 (sic).”

On the acting front, Diljit’s next “Main Vaapas Aaunga” is all set to release in June. The film also stars Naseeruddin Shah, Sharvari and Vedang Raina.

Source: IANS

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Raipur, May 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Padma Vibhushan awardee and legendary Pandwani singer Teejan Bai is fighting for her life in the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) at AIIMS Raipur.

Source: IANS

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Kolkata, May 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Mangala Kanti Roy, the Padma Shri award-winning Sarinda player from Jalpaiguri district in West Bengal, died at his ancestral residence in the district early Friday morning.

Roy received the Padma Shri award on the eve of India’s 74th Republic Day in 2023.

The veteran and centurion artist was suffering from old age-related ailments and throat problems for quite some time.

The legendary artist was 104 years old at the time of his death. In 2023, the highly talented and acclaimed Sarinda player from North Bengal was granted the Padma Shri Award by the Modi government.

On early Friday morning, he died at his ancestral residence at Dhaulagiri village under Aamguri panchayat under Maynaguri block in Jalpaiguri district. The news of his death has brought an ambience of mourning in the entire artists' fraternity in the state.

He is survived by his wife, three sons, as well as his grandsons and granddaughters.

Confirming the death of this veteran and centurion Sarinda artist, his son Umakanta Roy informed the media persons that the deceased artist was suffering from age-related ailments and throat problems for quite some time.

He was under treatment, first at the Maynaguri Rural Hospital and subsequently at the Jalpaiguri Medical College and Hospital. After prolonged treatment, he returned to his residence a few days back.

However, as informed by his son, because of acute throat problems, the deceased folk artist reduced food intake drastically for the last few days. “Finally, he died early this morning,” his son said.

Mangala Kanti Roy is widely revered for bringing the extinct folk art of Sarinda music from West Bengal to the national and, to an extent, the international arena. Sarinda, an almost 500-year-old musical instrument, is widely practised by the folk artists in North Bengal.

In 2017, he was granted the “Banga Ratna” award by the West Bengal government, and finally in 2023 he was awarded the coveted “Padma Shri” award by the Narendra Modi-led Union government.

The artists’ circle in West Bengal feel that the demise of Mangala Kanti Roy marks the end of the golden era of folk music from West Bengal.

Source: IANS

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Mumbai, May 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) While the remake of “Chunnari Chunnari” has sparked mixed reactions among cinephiles, veteran music composer Anu Malik, who originally worked on the chartbuster for the 1999 Salman Khan film Biwi No.1, has heaped praise on the revamped version.

Tagging the track timeless, Anu Malik said, “The song was a superhit before, it’s a superhit today, and it will remain a superhit tomorrow too.”

Anu Malik shared a video on Instagram of himself talking about the remade track, which features in the upcoming film “Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai” starring Varun Dhawan, Pooja Hegde and Mrunal Thakur.

He said on Instagram: “Chunnari Chunnari, Chunnari Chunnari. Guys, it's been so long since I saw the song on a superstar on Varun Dhawan's face. Earlier also this song was super hit when it came on Salman Khan. And Salman Khan took it to a different level.”

“And today again when I saw Varun, I was jumping with joy. What a dance, those girls are looking so beautiful… Pehle bhi gaana super hit tha, aaj bhi super hit aur kal bhi super hit rahega. (“The song was a superhit earlier, it’s a superhit today, and it will remain a superhit tomorrow as well.)”

I'm looking forward to the film. David Dhawan ki koi bhi film aur Anu Malik toh dekhta hi dekhta hai. Itna kaam kiya hai David ke saath aur kya director hai.( Any film by David Dhawan and Anu Malik is always worth watching. I’ve worked so much with David, and what a director he is.”

“Looking forward to Hai Jawaani Toh Ish Hona Hai aur Aaja Na Mer Chunnari Sanam. Varun, tu kya nacha hai yaar. Kya lag raha hai gaana. (What dancing you have done Varun, what a song!) Congratulations.”

Directed by David Dhawan, The film follows a man who is desperate to become a father but lands himself in a chaotic situation with two women.

The film also stars Maniesh Paul, Chunky Panday, Jimmy Sheirgill, and Mouni Roy.

Source: IANS

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Los Angeles, May 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) Singer Akon has talked about the structure behind his polygamous relationships, saying that communication and respect for his first wife are central to how his family dynamic operates.

Akon discussed his private life during an appearance on the We Need To Talk podcast, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

Akon, who has previously spoken about polygamy and that he has nine children, said he remains the “only man” in his relationships and would not disclose exactly how many wives he has.

The comments come months after reports emerged Tomeka Thiam, believed to be Akon’s first wife, filed for divorce in September 2025 after nearly 29 years of marriage.

Asked how many wives he currently has, Akon said: “I’ll just leave that to your imagination.”

The singer said that his wives all understood there was a hierarchy within the family dynamic and said his first wife must be respected above everyone else.

The Senegalese-American musician added: “That one is the reason you even got one, two or three. She’s the queen. Nobody violates wife No. 1. The moment they violate, (they’re) out the door.”

The 53-year-old singer said he believed the position of the “first wife” came with sacrifices as additional partners joined the family over time.

He said: “With new people (joining) your family, there’s going to be new attitudes, new mindsets, new behaviors. And the (first wife has) to deal with that.”

The musician, who rose to international fame with chart-topping singles including Don’t Matter and collaborations with artists such as Eminem, Gwen Stefani and Snoop Dogg, has remained a recognisable figure in music and entertainment beyond his recording career.

In recent years, Akon has also made headlines through business ventures including plans for a futuristic “Akon City” development project in Senegal, while continuing to tour internationally and revisit his early catalogue during nostalgia-driven live performances.

During the podcast appearance, Akon said he believed there were benefits for women within a polygamous structure, arguing the burden of responsibility ultimately rested with the man.

Akon also said communication was the key reason the arrangement worked within his family.

He said: “You got to be mature enough to know if this is the situation that I’m going to park in, I have to communicate. This I like, this I don’t like. This I’m for, this I’m not for, and this is what I’m willing to deal with, this is what I’m not willing to deal with. And once y’all lay down those rules, just abide by them. It’s literally that simple.”

Source: IANS

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Mumbai, May 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Known for belting out chartbusters such as “Jaiye Sajna”, “Shararat” and “Main Aur Tu”, Punjabi singing sensation Jasmine Sandlas has announced her ‘The Dream Girl India Tour’ and said that it isn’t just about playing a bigger venue but about creating a space where her music and the audience become one pulse.

Jasmine said in a statement: "This tour isn't just about playing bigger venues; it’s about creating a space where my music and the audience become one pulse. My journey has always been unfiltered and deeply tied to the people who listen to me.”

“With 'The Dream Girl' tour, we are tearing down the walls and building an arena experience that feels incredibly intimate yet absolutely explosive. I’m bringing my rawest energy, and I expect India to bring theirs,” she added.

The tour’s moniker serves as a personal homage to her journey, tracing her path from a young lyricist to a global heavyweight.

The tour comes after the magnanimous success of her recent tracks from the Ranveer Singh-starrer Dhurandhar duology.

The multi-city tour is scheduled to hit major entertainment hubs across India, including Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Chandigarh across July and August of this year.

The tour is produced exclusively by live event company Team Innovation.

Mohit Bijani, Founder, Team Innovation said: "We are thrilled to bring Jasmine Sandlas's incredible vision to life on her very first official arena tour.”

Talking about Jasmine, her first song, "Muskan" in 2008 became a hit. In 2014, she began her Bollywood playback singing career with the song "Yaar Na Miley" for the film Kick.

The 40-year-old hitmaker's hits also include "Taras" for the movie Munjya 2024 and "Nasha" for Raid-2 2025. She also received several awards, including the "Most Popular Song of the Year 2016". She was also featured on the TEDx Talks, MTV Coke Studio and Spoken Word platforms.

Source: IANS

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Mumbai, May 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) As they celebrate one year of marital bliss, singer-songwriter Demi Lovato penned a mushy note for her husband Jordan Lutes and said that 365 days ago, she stood across from him reciting her vows, and added that this has been the best year of her life.

Lovato shared a string og images with her musician husband from the day of their wedding and other precious romantic moments they spent together.

“1 year married to the one I love the most, my best friend and my favorite human @jutesmusic 365 days ago I stood across from u reciting my vows, thinking it wasn’t possible to love u anymore than I already do, but here we r a year later, and somehow I love u even more than that,” Lovato wrote on Instagram.

She added: “This has been the best year of my life.”

Lovato cherishes the simple, joyful moments shared with her husband that made their first year of marriage unforgettable.

She wrote: “It’s the snuggles in the mornings, random slow dances, leaving parties early to go get taco bell together, nights staying up way too late laughing our asses off til we cry, doing goofy shit trying to out-weird each other that made this year so special for me.”

“These r memories i cherish and cannot wait to make more of. i love u so much.. happy anniversary baby!!”

It was in 2022, when Lovato announced she was in a relationship with Lutes. In 2023, they announced their engagement and got married in 2025.

Demi first appeared on the children's television series Barney & Friends and then starred in the short series As the Bell Rings. She rose to prominence with Camp Rock and its sequel Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam.

Jordan Lutes is most noted as a Juno Award nominee for Breakthrough Artist or Group of the Year at the Juno Awards of 2026.

Source: IANS

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Mumbai, May 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) Back in the time of Bluetooth transfers, flip phones, and Orkut scraps, VIVA was the soundtrack of almost every 2000s kid growing up in India. Two decades later, India's iconic pop girl band’s music is finally available, but on OTT platforms.

Rolling back the years, Viva was first a five-member band, which featured names such as Seema Ramchandani, Pratichee Mohapatra, Neha Bhasin, Mahua Kamat, and Anushka Manchanda.

However, Seema left the group soon after the release of their first album. The remaining four member of the band launched their second and last album Viva! - Reloaded in 2003. Returning to the present, VIVA in collaboration with JioStar, is returning to the world through KaanPhod and all major audio streaming platforms.

Singer Neha Bhasin said in a statement: “VIVA was never just a band, it became a feeling, a memory and an entire era for us and for a generation that grew up with our music.”

She added: “As India’s first pop girl band, we shared something truly special together and that connection has stayed alive over the years through the incredible love of our audiences. I’m so happy that the songs and videos which defined so many millennial memories will now finally be available for newer generations to discover, experience and enjoy as well.”

Speaking about VIVA’s legacy, Anushka Manchanda, who has crooned numbers such as “Apna har din”, “Ek main aur ekk tu”, and “Tu Saala” in Hindi cinema, said: “VIVA represents a powerful moment in time that laid the foundation for us to be strong, independent women.”

“We are humbled and grateful for the love we have continued to receive over the last two decades, and so this moment feels all the more magical as it comes together!”

“VIVA feels inseparable from who I am, almost like an extension of my own name,” said Pratichee Mohapatra.

She added that Viva was where her musical journey truly began, shaping her not just as an artist but as a person.

“It holds some of my happiest memories, deepest friendships and biggest milestones. Seeing the music return after all these years feels emotional, nostalgic and a little surreal. There’s something beautiful about knowing these songs will now become part of the lives of both old listeners and an entirely new generation,” shared Pratichee.

Singer Mahua Kamat added that the music of VIVA is finally returning to where it has always belonged with the listeners who have carried these songs in their hearts for all these years.

“The love and support we’ve continued to receive across generations has been truly overwhelming, and it means so much to know that fans everywhere can now stream, rediscover and celebrate these songs all over again,” she concluded.

Source: IANS

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Mumbai, May 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) As the “Cocktail 2” track “Mashooqa” continues to spark controversy over claims that it resembles the 1993 Italian song ‘Se So Arrubate A Nonna’ by duo Bibi & Coco, singer Raghav Chaitanya has come out in support of Pritam Chakraborty, calling the plagiarism allegations “completely baseless.”

Chaitanya, who has lent his vocals for the number picturised on Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon, penned a note in support of Pritam saying that he feels it it's important to address the ongoing speculation directly.

He wrote on the note shared on Instagram: “There has been a lot of conversation around the song Mashooqa and I feel it's important to address the ongoing speculation directly. The allegations of plagiarism against Pritam da are completely baseless.”

As someone who has sung the song and been closely associated with its creative process, Chaitanya said that he “can confidently say that Mashooqa is an original composition.”

“In music, certain melodic movements or motifs can occasionally evoke familiarity because there are only so many ways emotions can be expressed musically. A motivic similarity does not amount to copying or plagiarism,” he added.

He said that to call “Mashooqa” an inspired track is “inaccurate”.

Revealing why, he mentioned: “To call this song inspired by another track is itself inaccurate, because the composition, arrangement, emotion and treatment of Mashooqa are entirely its own.”

“Pritam da has contributed immensely to Indian music for decades, and reducing creative coincidence to plagiarism undermines the integrity and hard work of everyone involved. I would urge listeners to experience the song in its entirety before jumping to conclusions based on short clips or online comparisons.”

“There is already so much negativity in the world, lets please spread some love,” Chaitanya concluded.

"Cocktail 2" is set to release in the cinema halls on June 19.

Directed by Homi Adajania, the movie is believed to be a spiritual sequel to the 2012 hit "Cocktail", which featured Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone, and Diana Penty as the lead.

Source: IANS

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New Delhi, May 22 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bhapang maestro Gafruddin Mewati Jogi and Santoor maestro Pandit Tarun Bhattacharya, who have been conferred the Padma Shri this year, expressed their gratitude to the government, while appealing, respectively, for its help to increase the number of his shows, and for parents to teach music -- a "positive drug" to children.

The Centre announced a total of 131 Padma Awards on the Republic Day. The Investiture Ceremony-I of one of the nation's highest civilian awards is scheduled to be held on May 25 at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

During an interaction with IANS, Bhapang maestro Jogi expressed his gratitude to the Central government for the recognition.

However, the renowned folk artiste from Rajasthan feels that the award should have been bestowed upon him "20–25 years ago".

"I am happy that my hard work is paying off," he said.

Despite being awarded India's fourth-highest civilian award, Jogi's concern was receiving a handsome amount that would be beneficial for his family.

"I get very less money in programmes, which is not enough to sustain my family. So, if I receive a decent monetary amount, it will be enough for my family's bread and butter as well as for my future," he said.

He also appealed to the government to help increase the number of programmes for artistes like him.

Notably, the Bhapang maestro goes about publicising government schemes with his performance.

"I have been visiting different villages to promote the schemes of the Central and Rajasthan governments and telling people about the benefits of the schemes related to farmers, health schemes, pension schemes, etc.," he said.

Jogi mentioned that people welcome him and listen to his performance during his visits. "It makes me happy," he said.

Thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the honour, Santoor maestro Pandit Tarun Bhattacharya highlighted that the Padma Shri award is a very prestigious honour.

However, he expressed disappointment that his parents are not alive to witness his achievement. "My education began with my father, and if he were alive today, he would have been very happy. I dedicate this achievement to my teacher and to my parents," he said.

Bhattacharya urged parents and teachers to teach music to children, even if they don’t want to learn.

"Children should be encouraged to learn music because it is like a positive drug. If you keep practising it, after a few years you become 'addicted' in a good way, and no negativity can affect you," he told IANS.

I have students who come straight from school and sit with the santoor. So, I always tell all children to try learning music. Even if someone just listens to it, nowadays, everything is easily available on YouTube. Love for music naturally develops by continuously listening to it."

Regarding the selection for Padma awards, the maestro mentioned that selections are done "very intelligently". He noted that there are people who never receive awards or recognition, even though they have contributed a lot to society.

"In the field of santoor, there are not many seniors left now, as Pt. Shivkumar Sharma and Pt. Bhajan Sopori have passed away. So, I am among the senior-level practitioners in this field," he said.

Source: IANS

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Mumbai, May 22 (SocialNews.XYZ) Puerto Rican singing sensation Ricky Martin is "safe" after a fan disrupted his show with tear gas in Europe.

Martin’s publicist, Rondine Alcala, shared in a statement in Spanish and English that the singer was kicking off the European leg of his Ricky Martin Live tour in Montenegro when "an individual discharged tear gas toward the stage,” reports people.com.

Alcala said this caused an "abrupt interruption of the show as audience members moved away from the area and received assistance."

According to the publicist, the 54-year-old singer and his team immediately exited the stage as a "precautionary measure" while "security personnel and local authorities worked to contain the situation and ensure the safety of those in attendance."

While members of Martin's team advised against continuing the performance, Alcala said that the superstar decided to resume the concert "in order to fulfill his commitment to fans."

By that point, authorities had confirmed that "the situation was under control and that attendees could safely return," according to Alcala.

The representative also confirmed that the Ricky Martin Live tour will continue as scheduled with upcoming performances across Europe and additional international dates.

"Ricky Martin and his team are safe and grateful for the support and concern received following tonight’s events in Montenegro," his publicist wrote.

Known for his musical versatility, Martin began appearing in television commercials at age nine and began his musical career at twelve, as a member of Puerto Rican boy band Menudo.

Martin is one of the best-selling Latin music artists of all time, having sold over 70 million records worldwide.

He has won 11 Billboard Hot Latin Songs number-one songs, and won two Grammy Awards, five Latin Grammy Awards, six MTV Video Music Awards, two American Music Awards, three Latin American Music Awards, three Billboard Music Awards, nine Billboard Latin Music Awards, eight World Music Awards, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Source: IANS

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Mumbai, May 22 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress-singer Shehnaaz Gill has made a candid confession about her heart as she shared a video of herself dancing on the song ‘Sheesha’.

The actress shared a video of herself dancing on the song “Sheesha (Aakhya Mai Aakh Ghali Jo Bairan)” by Mitta Ror and SV Samrat. In the clip, the actress is seen swaying to the track on the sets of a project.

Shehnaaz looks stunning as she is dressed in a vibrant-hued Indian outfit as she shook a leg on the number and mouthed the lyrics.

It was in the comment section where she made the candid confession about her heart.

She wrote: “My heart belongs to me. #shehnaazgill.”

The actress, who gained stardom with her stint in “Bigg Boss 13” over her chemistry with the late star Sidharth Shukla, was recently seen in the music video “Bezaaf” with Moroccan pop star Saad Lamjarred.

The vibrant cross-cultural track blends Indian and Moroccan musical influences in a unique cross-cultural collaboration.

In February, Shehnaaz, who made her debut, in Hindi cinema with the Salman Khan-starrer “Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan,” unveiled the first poster of her upcoming film Ishqnama, which she described as a “true story of true lovers.”

Taking to social media, Shehnaaz announced: “First picture from my upcoming movie…. ‘ISHQNAMA’ True Story of True Lovers NIMMA–NASIMA. Releasing 24th July 2026 in cinemas worldwide.”

Alongside the announcement, the actress also shared a poster offering a glimpse into Ishqnama’s world, a romance drama rooted in true events and unfolding against the fraught India and Pakistan backdrop.

On the big screen, she was last seen on screen in “Ikk Kudi”. The film tells the tale of a woman from a family of broken hearts who starts doubting her arranged marriage match and embarks on a quest to uncover her fiancé’s mysterious past.

Source: IANS

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Guwahati, May 22 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Gauhati High Court is scheduled to hear the bail plea of Shyamkanu Mahanta on Friday, an accused in the death of Assamese music icon Zubeen Garg.

This will be the second hearing on Mahanta’s bail application before the bench of Justice Mitali Thakuria.

During the first hearing held on May 15, the court had directed the concerned parties to submit an additional affidavit by May 18.

Mahanta, known as the organiser of the popular Northeast festival, has been lodged in jail for the past several months after being named as one of the accused in the case linked to the death investigation concerning Zubeen Garg. According to legal sources, the court is expected to examine the additional documents and submissions placed before it during Friday’s hearing before deciding on the bail petition.

The case pertains to the death of Zubeen Garg, who died on September 19 last year while swimming near Lazarus Island in Singapore. The incident occurred just a day before the singer was scheduled to perform at an event organised under the NEIF banner.

Following the incident, a Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted by the Assam Police’s CID conducted an extensive probe and filed a chargesheet in December.

The chargesheet named seven accused individuals, including Mahanta. Of them, four have been booked on charges of murder, intensifying the gravity of the case.

Earlier, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma had termed the case a “plain and simple murder” during a discussion in the state Assembly, underlining the government’s stance on the matter.

Meanwhile, a parallel investigation carried out by the Singapore Police reached a different conclusion, stating that there was no evidence of foul play in Garg’s death.

Despite this, authorities in Assam have maintained that the findings of the foreign probe will not influence the ongoing investigation and trial in the state.

The case continues to draw widespread public and political attention, with the upcoming bail hearing expected to be a crucial stage in the legal proceedings.

Source: IANS

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Mumbai, May 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) Popular rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh on Wednesday revealed that he made the beats for his song “Payal” featuring Nora Fatehi in 2007 and then used them in 2024.

Honey Singh, whose real name is Hirdesh Singh, shared a video of an aged person grooving to the number and said that his beats make generations move.

“My beats makes generations move... M genius… Made this beat in 2007 at Rohini, my guruji's flat In finally used in 2024 (sic),” wrote the 43-years-old wrote in the caption.

The hip-hop musical artist was born in Hoshiarpur, Punjab. He made his mark on the music scene with the release of his Punjabi album International Villager in 2011.

The album's track "Gabru", featuring J-Star, quickly climbed to the top of the Asian music charts, including the official BBC Asian charts.

The Delhi-born musician’s collaborations with prominent artists, such as Diljit Dosanjh on “Lak 28 Kudi”, further cemented his position.

The 42-year-old rapper sang his first Hindi song in Mastan. His popularity surged on YouTube, with two of his videos, "Brown Rang" and "High Heels," ranking among the top-trending videos that year. Following the success of "Brown Rang", Singh released "Angreji Beat" in collaboration with Gippy Grewal.

In 2024, Singh launched his album Glory, featuring 18 tracks, including "Millionaire", "Rap God", and "Jatt Mehkma". In December 2024, a documentary titled Yo Yo Honey Singh: Famous was released on Netflix.

On May 4, the musician, known for numbers such as “Angrezi Beat”, “Desi Kalakaar and “Love Dose”, revealed that he is spending a few days on a yacht and will be balancing fishing sessions with beat production.

He shared a glimpse of himself on Instagram on a luxurious white yacht and is seen holding on to a fishing rod and wrote as the caption: “Music sessions on yacht for few days now !! Fishing n Beatproducing #yoyohoneysingh.”

Source: IANS

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Mumbai, May 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Music composer Sajid Khan of the famed duo Sajid-Wajid had a narrow escape after a powerful cricket ball nearly hit him during an IPL match. He suffered minor scratches and swelling but credits his “sixth sense”, which helped him avoid a major injury.

Sajid shared a video of himself in a Punjab Kings’ jersey. In the clip, his forearm and leg is bandaged as he spoke about the incident.

In the clip, he said that he “faced a big problem” during the Punjab Kings (PBKS) match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).

“Today, I faced a big problem. You can see this. I hit the ball very hard, and the ball was peeled off. And I hit the ball here. Yes, of course, it was a big scene. Actually, what happened was that the ball was coming exactly to me, and I could see. I could see the ball was lying on the ground,” he could be heard saying.

The composer added: “So, when I saw it, I thought, ‘I have the catch.’ So, I stood up to catch the ball. But I was sitting on the chair, so my left foot got stuck in the chair.”

“When I got stuck in the chair, I became crooked, and the ball was in front of my face. I have seen so many movies. I have done so many movies. I got so much brain. ‘Jump,’ I said. ‘Don’t think. Just jump.’ I said, ‘Jumping won’t hurt so much if the ball got stuck on my head or on my chest.’”

He said that his jumping helped him save himself.

“But then, you won’t believe, I really got saved. Anyway, there was a little scratch. I got hurt here. It’s a little painful. It’s okay. But the ball got stuck on the rod above my seat, on the seat, and the ball got torn.”

He added: Just imagine how much force it was coming with. And if I had missed it, if I had gotten hurt, then my work would have been done. Anyway, I got saved.”

The composer added: “It’s not a big injury. It’s a little here, and a little here. And it’s a little swollen here. It’s hurting. But then, it’s okay. Your brother is strong, and everything is fine. I know a lot of my videos are going viral.”

“People are making fun of me a lot. If you guys were there, your air would have become tight. I got saved somehow. But, I love you all, and no worries. I am fine. Thank you.”

Sajid captioned: “Bach gaye nawabsahab hahahaha yes it was dangerous but sixth sense… jst jump but I’m fine @iplt20 #punjabkings #friends #cricket #dangerous.”

Talking about the composer duo Sajid–Wajid first scored music for Salman Khan's Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya in 1998. In 1999, they scored music for Sonu Nigam's album Deewaana.

They composed music for several films further. The music duo has also composed music for several films starring Salman Khan. They also composed the IPL 4 theme song "Dhoom Dhoom Dhoom Dhadaka", with Wajid singing the title track.

Sajid’s brother Wajid passed away in 2020 due to cardiac arrest. He was 42 at the time of his passing and reportedly had a history of underlying health issues.

Source: IANS

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Mumbai, May 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Hollywood legend Anthony Hopkins showcased that age is just a number as he shook a leg at the age of 88 to the timeless classic “Dance Me To The End Of Love” by Leonard Cohen.

Hopkins shared a video of himself swaying with full energy and joy in a hotel room to the song, which was released in 1984. In the background, where the octogenarian is seen dancing, a building featuring Cohen’s painting can be seen.

The icon wrote as the caption: “When in Montréal, Dance Me to the End of Love @leonardcohen.”

Leonard Cohen’s work commonly explored themes such as faith and mortality, isolation and depression, betrayal and redemption, social and political conflict, sexual and romantic love, desire, regret, and loss.

Talking about Hopkins, he has received numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards, four BAFTA Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and a Laurence Olivier Award. He has also received the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2005 was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for his services to drama in 1993.

The 88-year-old’ icon’s early film roles include The Lion in Winter, A Bridge Too Far, Magic, The Elephant Man, The Silence of the Lambs, The Father, The Remains of the Day, Nixon, Amistad, The Two Popes, 84 Charing Cross Road, Howards End, Bram Stoker's Dracula, Shadowlands, Legends of the Fall, The Mask of Zorro, Thor, Thor: The Dark World, and Thor: Ragnarok to name a few.

The legendary actor was last seen in Locked, a psychological thriller film directed by David Yarovesky. It is a remake of the Argentine film 4x4.

The plot follows Eddie, a petty thief and deadbeat dad who breaks into a state-of-the-art SUV, only to be trapped inside and played with by the sadistic owner William. Hopkins will next be seen in Wife & Dog by Guy Ritchie.

Source: IANS

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Guwahati, May 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) One of the key accused in the death case of Assam's iconic musician Zubeen Garg, the festival organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta’s bail plea will come up for hearing before the Gauhati High Court on Friday.

The matter will be heard in the court of Justice Mridul Kumar Kalita. Earlier, the hearing was scheduled for May 13, but it was deferred and rescheduled for Thursday.

Mahanta had approached the Gauhati High Court after his bail application was rejected by the lower court.

His counsel is expected to argue for bail, citing legal grounds during the hearing.

A fast-track court recently rejected Mahanta's bail plea. During the hearing, counsel representing Mahanta sought bail on various grounds, while the prosecution opposed the plea. After hearing arguments from both sides, the court declined to grant relief at this stage.

The case pertains to the death of Zubeen Garg, who died on September 19 last year while swimming near Lazarus Island in Singapore. The incident occurred just a day before the singer was scheduled to perform at an event organised under the NEIF banner.

Following the incident, a Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted by the Assam Police’s CID conducted an extensive probe and filed a chargesheet in December.

The chargesheet named seven accused individuals, including Mahanta. Of them, four have been booked on charges of murder, intensifying the gravity of the case.

Earlier, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma had termed the case a “plain and simple murder” during a discussion in the state Assembly, underlining the government’s stance on the matter.

Meanwhile, a parallel investigation carried out by the Singapore Police reached a different conclusion, stating that there was no evidence of foul play in Garg’s death.

Despite this, authorities in Assam have maintained that the findings of the foreign probe will not influence the ongoing investigation and trial in the state.

The case continues to draw widespread public and political attention, with the upcoming bail hearing expected to be a crucial stage in the legal proceedings.

Source: IANS

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Ahmedabad, May 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC)-run schools are set to introduce structured international-level music education for Class 5 students after an MoU was signed between the Nagar Primary Education Committee and Japan's Yamaha Music India Private Limited, marking a new step towards integrating co-curricular learning into the city’s public education system.​

The agreement, concluded under the guidance of Municipal Commissioner Banchhanidhi Pani, aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and focuses on holistic development, joyful learning, and reducing academic burden through skill-based education.​

The initiative will be implemented as a two-year pilot project from the 2026-27 to 2027-28 academic years.​

Under the pilot programme, 1,692 Class 5 students across 24 municipal schools will receive structured music training.​

In the first phase, 48 teachers from these schools will undergo specialised training in July this year, conducted by experts from Yamaha Music India Private Limited, before classroom-level implementation begins.​

Following the training programme, each of the participating 1,692 students will be provided with a recorder instrument and a set of music books free of cost.​

In addition, each of the 24 schools covered under the initiative will be allocated one keyboard to support practical learning sessions.​

A dedicated music period will also be included in the weekly timetable of the selected schools to ensure regular training and skill development.​

Officials said the initiative is designed to provide students with structured exposure to music education and to enable them to explore future career opportunities in the field, depending on their interests and aptitude.​

The programme will be reviewed after completion of the pilot phase, and its expansion to other municipal schools will be considered based on the outcomes.​

The memorandum was signed in the presence of senior representatives from Yamaha Music India Private Limited, including Managing Director Kennei Sakai, Sales Unit Head Ryoji Maruyama, Marketing Manager Kazuki Watanabe, Deputy Manager Ashwani Kumar, and Academic In-Charge (West) Gaurav Tripathi.​

From the municipal school board, Chairman Dr Sujay Mehta, Vice Chairman Vipul Sevak, and Administrator Dr L.D. Desai was also present.​

On the occasion, Yamaha Music India Managing Director Sakai noted the efforts being made in Gujarat to strengthen foundational education and promote skill development, and acknowledged the municipal school board’s focus on students' overall development.​

The initiative is expected to bring structured music education into Ahmedabad’s municipal school system alongside academic learning, with authorities positioning it as part of a broader effort to expand skill-based and experiential education in line with NEP-2020.​

Source: IANS

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Los Angeles, May 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Queen of pop Madonna along with K-pop phenomena BTS and Grammy winner Shakira are all set to co-headline the first ever FIFA World Cup halftime show.

The news was shared by the International Federation of Association Football. Coldplay frontman Chris Martin and Elmo announced the news in a teaser trailer for the World Cup halftime show. Joined by Miss Piggy, Kermit the Frog and several other familiar faces from the Muppet crew, Martin and Elmo handpicked BTS, Madonna and Shakira as the co-headliners, reports variety.com.

The teaser also announced that proceeds made from the show will be donated to the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which is “a landmark initiative working to raise $100 million to expand access to quality education and football for children worldwide,” according to FIFA.

The FIFA World Cup Finals take place on July 19 in New Jersey.

FIFA first experimented with half-time entertainment by bringing in Doja Cat, Tems and J Balvin for the 2025 Club World Cup. That trio was also selected by Martin.

The last time the FIFA World Cup was hosted in the United States was in 1994, and it was the most attended World Cup in history. For 2026, the festivities kick off on June 11.

Bollywood’s dancing diva Nora Fatehi will be seen performing and singing at the upcoming opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Toronto, Canada.

The Opening Ceremony, which will take place on June 12 at BMO Field in Toronto. She is joined by names such as Michael Bublé, Alanis Morissette, Alessia Cara, Elyanna, Jessie Reyez, Sanjoy, Vegedream, and William Prince.

As per fifa.com, the ceremony begins with a journey across Canada, as the countdown unfolds through moments that reflect the country from coast to coast to coast. A sense of welcome builds, carried by the people and their shared excitement, inviting the world to be part of this historic moment.

Source: IANS

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Mumbai, May 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Ayushmann Khurrana and his composer friend Rochak Kohli have sprinkled their magic into the re-imagined version of the song ‘Dil Waale Chor’ from the Bollywood actor’s upcoming film ‘Pati Patni Aur Woh Do’.

Ayushmann shared a reel video of himself and Rochak, who are childhood friends and have had a successful streak in music with "Paani Da Rang", "Mitti Di Khushboo," and "Raatan Kaaliyan".

In the clip, the actor and Rochak are seen working on the re-imagined version in a music studio. Ayushmann even shared that he has even “improvised” on some lyrics of the song, which will be “coming soon”.

He wrote as the caption: “finally finally finally. Got to jam with @rochakkohli on this beautiful song… also ended up writing new verses for this version. can’t wait for you all to hear it

coming soooon…#PatiPatniAurWohDo in cinemas this Friday!”

Pati Patni Aur Woh Do is directed by Mudassar Aziz. The film features a new ensemble cast consisting of Ayushmann Khurrana, Wamiqa Gabbi, Sara Ali Khan and Rakul Preet Singh.

As per the synopsis, the story of “Pati Patni Aur Woh Do” is set in Prayagraj, where an ideal wedding takes an unexpected turn when one decision leads to a chain of misunderstandings, suspicion, and comedic chaos.

Gulshan Kumar, B R Chopra and T-Series present, a T-Series Films and B R Studios Production, ‘Pati Patni Aur Woh Do is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Renu Ravi Chopra, and Krishan Kumar and creatively produced by Juno Chopra. The film will release on May 15.

Talking about Rochak, he made his music debut in Shoojit Sircar's romantic comedy Vicky Donor with "Pani Da Rang". He is known for songs like "Paaniyon Sa" from Satyameva Jayate, "Tera Yaar Hoon Main" from Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety, "Lae Dooba" from Aiyaary.

Source: IANS

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Mumbai, May 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Punjabi singing star Karan Aujla has penned a note of gratitude, sharing a glimpse of a packed concert and saying he used to pray for times like this.

Sharing a video of himself performing on stage with a stadium brimming with people. In the clip, the “Boyfriend” hitmaker is seen performing on stage, and the torch lights are twinkling in the wrist bands of the fans.

For the caption, Karan wrote: “USED TO PRAY FOR TIMES LIKE THIS... AUJLA AUJLA BABY DO YOUR THANGGGGG (sic).”

Karan, who is tagged as “Geetan Di Machine”, had a similar experience in his Delhi show, which turned out to be a superhit gig in March. The singer performed to a packed audience at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.

Back then, the singer, whose real name is Jaskaran Singh Aujla, said that the recent gig is a testament to the dream that he once saw as a young boy in a village. He had made history with his P-POP CULTURE India Tour.

Talking about the same, Karan, who is based in Canada and is primarily associated with Punjabi music, had said that it was a night of celebration of culture.

“And a moment where we all connected through the one language of love, passion and unity. To see all of Delhi show up and celebrate with me, feeling the energy live, was truly humbling. Delhi, you made history with me tonight, and this is just the beginning of the P-POP CULTURE revolution.”

The “God Damn” hitmaker added: “Pind ton ithe tak, eh ikk sapna hai jo sach ho giya (From the village to here, a dream has come true)”.

Karan is known for his numerous tracks which have charted on the UK Asian chart published by the Official Charts Company, while seven have charted on the Global YouTube music chart.

His debut album Bacthafucup peaked at number 20 on Billboard Canadian Albums chart and 34th on the New Zealand albums chart.

Aujla started as a songwriter for Jassi Gill's "Range", from his album Replay. In 2016, he released his debut song "Property of Punjab". He gained the limelight with his tracks like "Yaarian Ch Fikk", "Unity", "Alcohol 2", and "Lafaafe"; subsequently, he achieved mainstream popularity in 2018 with "Don't Worry", his first song to enter UK Asian chart.

In 2020, his singles "Jhanjar", "Red Eyes" and "Kya Baat Aa" entered top 10 in the chart, while "So Far" entered top 5.

Source: IANS

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Mumbai, May 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Qazi Touqeer, who was seen alongside Arijit Singh in the 2005 reality show Fame Gurukul, has heaped praise on his former “genius” co-contestant and said that the renowned Bollywood singer has no corruption, insecurity, and jealousy towards anyone in him.

Qazi, who lent his voice for the song Afghan Jalebi from the 2015 film “Phantom”, shared a reel video of himself from the time he spent in Arijit’s hometown in Jiaganj in West Bengal.

The video begins with the time they met in the show “Fame Gurukul” in 2005, to now, when he visited his hometown. In the clip, the two singers are seen riding a scooty on the roads of Jiaganj to enjoy some time together and meet people.

In the clip, Qazi said: “That was Fame Gurukul in 2005, in Mumbai me, Arijit, and Shahid Kapoor. We were teenagers then, and now it’s 2026, and we’re still teenagers at heart. We just refused to grow up.”

Talking about Arijit, he said: “What can I say about Arijit? There’s no corruption in him, no insecurity, no jealousy towards anyone. He is pure passion. He’s real. And yes, he’s a genius, we all know that. So much love to the people of Murshidabad, and especially to everyone in Jiaganj. They gave me immense love.

“Arijit’s staff, his family, such beautiful people.”

Qazi then went on to speak about Arijit’s “incredible” father and shared that the singer has built an academy for kids to play cricket in Jiaganj.

Qazi added: “It’s fantastic. I got so excited that I insisted on playing cricket too. We started playing, he was bowling and I was batting. At one point, he got hit by the ball. Everyone around him got worried and asked, ‘Dada, are you okay?’ Even I thought he would stop bowling, but he just said, ‘It’s okay.’”

“And despite getting hurt, he continued bowling for another three or four overs. We’re old school like that, never-say-die attitude. He never got tired. Then later in the evening, from 8:30 PM till 1 AM, he was busy with music practice and editing work. He completely immersed himself in it.”

Qazi concluded the video by tagging Arijit as a “champion.”

“Strong in his mind, strong in his heart. Arijit and I are definitely going to do something different and fun together,” he concluded.

Source: IANS

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Mumbai, May 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) National award-winning musician Swanand Kirkire is returning to one of his most favorite creative spaces, romantic music, which he says has always been very close to his heart.

The acclaimed lyricist-composer is all set to release a new love song titled "Akelaa" next month. Having penned and composed some of the most heartfelt songs in Indian cinema, Kirkire has always had a deep connection to the romance genre.

Kirkire said, "Romantic songs have always been very close to my heart. There’s something timeless about love as an emotion, it keeps evolving, yet remains deeply personal for everyone.”

“As a lyricist, I’ve always enjoyed capturing those small, intimate feelings that often go unspoken, and as a composer, I try to give those emotions a melody that stays with you.”

Kirkire will not only write and compose these songs but also lend his voice to them, bringing a unique authenticity to each piece.

He added: "Over time, I’ve realized that I also love singing these songs myself, because it allows me to express them exactly the way I feel them. There’s a certain honesty in that process, it’s raw, it’s direct, and it doesn’t feel filtered. That’s what I want to explore more through my own platform."

Kirkire said that releasing one song every month is my way of staying connected to that creative instinct.

“ It’s not about scale or pressure, but about consistency and sincerity. I want to build a space where listeners can come back for something real, something emotional, something that speaks to them on a personal level."

In other news, the musician-actor is all set to reunite with Sudhir Mishra again for the upcoming political drama series Summer of 77. This is not the first time he has worked with Mishra.

The duo has previously collaborated on the song 'Bavra Mann' from 'Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi' and 'Khoya Khoya Chand' among many others.

Set against the backdrop of the 1975-1977 Indian Emergency, Summer of 77 is an eight-part Hindi series that explores themes of youthful rebellion and idealism. The series stars Rahul Bhat, Isha Talwar, Vishal Vashishtha, Saurabh Shukla, Rajat Kapoor, Manav Vij, TJ Bhanu, and Anjan Dutt.

Source: IANS

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Mumbai, May 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Palak Tiwari has penned a heartwarming note for her ‘Lukkhe’ co-star King and said that there has been no greater joy than being his younger sister on screen.

Palak shared a series of pictures with King, whose real name is Arpan Kumar Chandel, and said it was a first for both of them, making the series extra special for them.

The daughter of actress Shweta Tiwari wrote in the caption section: “Nihal to me and badnaam to the world, similarly Arpan to me and king to the world. There has been no greater joy than being your younger sister. Tujhse accha koi nahi. I’m always your sanno and you’ll always be my Veera.”

She concluded: “Lukkhe was a first for both of us and I’m so happy it gave me you!! Meri jaan bhi kya, rooh teri kadar kare. But on a side note to everyone please watch Lukkhe on @primevideoin hehe.”

“Lukkhe” marked the OTT debut of Palak and King. The show also stars Raashii Khanna, Lakshvir Singh Saran, Nakul Roshan Sahdev, Kritika Bharadwaj, Shivankit Parihar, Yograj Singh, and Ayesha Raza Mishra.

The musical action drama is set in Chandigarh, where rap culture, ambition, and crime intersect.

It is a gripping tale of revenge and redemption, as rival rappers MC Badnaam played by King and OG essayed by Shivankit, who are locked in a deeply personal vendetta that blurs the lines between art and animosity. The show blends high-octane action, gunfights, and raw musical energy.

Produced by Vipul D. Shah and Rajesh Bahl under the banners of Optimystix Entertainment and White Guerrilla LLP, ‘Lukkhe’ started streaming on Prime Video on May 8.

It was in 2019 when King rose to fame as a finalist on the reality show MTV Hustle. He later belted out hits such as "Tu Aake Dekhle”, "Oops" and "Maan Meri Jaan" to name a few.

Meanwhile, Palak is known for her work in Hindi films, including Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan and The Virgin Tree.

Source: IANS

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Mumbai, May 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan shared a deep note about having sleepless nights, workload and the healing power of music.

The icon in his blog spoke about how his work often takes priority over sleep, despite medical advice stressing the importance of getting at least seven hours of rest for the body to “recover and repair.”

He wrote: “.. no sleep process takes over at this hour of the morning from the night before .. why because , work is more important than sleep .. medical says its not right .. must get 7 hrs minimum .. the body grows develops and repairs in the sleep hours (sic).”

The 82-year-old star shared that while working late into the night on his blog, he finds comfort in the soothing sounds of slide guitar and sitar-based classical meditation music.

“so what does one do .. as I work i am glued to the Ef Blog but in the silence of the night that gentle music on slide guitar - sitar rendering some of the most soulful classical meditation solos .. aaah !! there is no better cure for the soul than this (sic)...”

After tagging music “the best cure for the soul,” the thespian described it as an invisible thread connecting one to the Almighty. He further reflected on the universality of music, saying the seven notes common to melodies across the world unite mankind beyond boundaries.

“it is the chord that ties the soul to the Almighty .. that invisible thread unseen , yet felt despite its absence .. i feel .. so it strums the strings within ..... the seven notes that have invaded all music in whichever part of the World, are the Universal commonness of mankind .. .. respect it and it shall respect you ...... put it on and softly it shall gave you the peace of slumber.....(sic).”

He added: “The seven notes that have invaded all music in whichever part of the World, are the Universal commonness of mankind .... respect it and it shall respect you …(sic).”

Source: IANS

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Mumbai, May 11 (SocialNews.XYZ) Punjabi sensation Diljit Dosanjh has addressed the recent controversy surrounding banners and flags at his concerts. The singer-actor stated that his objection was never to the flags or banners, but to the intent behind them.

Earlier in May, during his concert in Calgary, Diljit had halted his performance to address individuals waving pro-Khalistan flags in the crowd. The singer told them to take the flags elsewhere, saying "Use this place for the purpose it is intended for.”

Diljit said the flags were removed for disrupting the concert and for using the flag to protest against him. Taking to his stories section, he tagged it as a “fake narrative” and said he would not tolerate anyone trying to harass his fans or disrupt his shows.

Diljit wrote in Punjabi: “Bahar Khad Ke Protest koi v Kar Sakda Par je Tusi Mere Fans Nu Andar Aa Ke Tang Karn Di Try Karo Ge.. Oh Tolerate Nhi Kita Jaeyga..Je Koi V Banner or Flag Ley Ke Aunda Oh eh Dasna Chaunda Ke Asi Falani Jagha Ton Aeye An.. Te Asi Tuanu Support Karde An..”

(“Anyone can stand outside and protest. But if you try to come inside and harass my fans, that will not be tolerated. If someone brings a banner or flag, it usually means they want to show they’ve come from a certain place and are here to support us.”)

He added: “Par Tusi Same Banner Naal Bahar Khad Ke Mere Fans Nu Gaalan Kadh Rahe Hon.. Same Banner Tusi Andar Leya Ke v Oh Hee Kush Karn Di Try Kar Rahe Hon.. Not gonna Tolerate This. Gal Kisey V Banner Yaan Jhande Di Ni.. Os Piche Tuade Maksad Ki Aa Point Oh Aa..”

(“But if you stand outside with the same banner and abuse my fans, and then try to do the same thing inside the venue, I’m not going to tolerate that. This is not about any particular banner or flag. The point is the intention behind it.”)

The singer added: “I Said to Security Ke Jo V Program Nu Kharab Karn Di Try Kar riha CHAK Ke Bahar Maro.. I didn't say Anyting To Any Banner Don't spread Fake Narrative Mai Last Year Ton Es Gal Nu Avoid Kar riha.. BUT NOT ANY MORE.. Thank You LOVE & PEACE”

(“I told the security that whoever tries to disrupt the program should be picked up and thrown out. I didn’t say anything against any banner. Don’t spread fake narratives. I’ve been avoiding speaking about this since last year… but not anymore. Thank you. Love & Peace.”)

Source: IANS

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Mumbai, May 11 (SocialNews.XYZ) Hollywood star-singer Jennifer Lopez wrote a note filled with gratitude for her mother Guadalupe Rodríguez for raising “three independent daughters” and described her mother as the person she turns to in her darkest moments.

Lopez posted a series of photos on Instagram, featuring herself and her mother, Rodríguez.

In the caption section, Lopez wrote: “Your favorite color is purple. You love eating pastries and anything sweet. You laugh and it lights up the whole room with that loud and boisterous tone. When you dance, everybody has to stop and stare.”

Tagging her mother as the “lightning bolt”, Lopez added: “You’re the person I call in the middle of the night when I’m too lost and scared to admit it to anyone else and I can’t find my way out.”

Lopez also shared her understanding of motherhood.

“These past 18 years I’ve learned that being a mom is a series of ebbs and flows where you’re closer to your child in a way that you’ve never felt with any human, and at times you feel so far away that you could die from heartache.”

She concluded: “ It must not have been easy all those years with three independent daughters that you nurtured to be so strong and smart, and willful. But we love you, Mommy. I love you, Mommy. I cherish you today and every day. Happy Mother’s Day.”

The 56-year-old actress-singer is known for breaking barriers for Latino Americans in Hollywood and helping propel the Latin pop movement in music. She is also known for her cultural impact through fashion, branding, and shifting mainstream beauty standards.

The actress is gearing up for the release of her upcoming film “Office Romance,” a romantic comedy film directed by Ol Parker. The film also stars Brett Goldstein

Source: IANS

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Mumbai, May 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood’s dancing diva Nora Fatehi will be seen performing and singing at the upcoming opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Toronto, Canada.

The Opening Ceremony, which will take place on June 12 at BMO Field in Toronto. She is joined by names such as Michael Bublé, Alanis Morissette, Alessia Cara, Elyanna, Jessie Reyez, Sanjoy, Vegedream, and William Prince.

Meanwhile, the USA opening ceremony lineup includes global music icons Anitta, Future, Katy Perry, Lisa, Rema, and Tyla, making FIFA World Cup 2026 a spectacular blend of international music, culture, and entertainment.

As per fifa.com, the ceremony begins with a journey across Canada, as the countdown unfolds through moments that reflect the country from coast to coast to coast. A sense of welcome builds, carried by the people and their shared excitement, inviting the world to be part of this historic moment.

“The opening ceremony in Toronto will be a powerful reflection of Canada’s identity and the energy surrounding the FIFA World Cup 2026,” said FIFA President Gianni Infantino.

The FIFA Chief added: “Through music, culture, and unforgettable performances, we will welcome the world with a celebration that is uniquely Canadian while also connected to a larger story unfolding across Mexico and the United States. It will be a moment of pride, unity, and anticipation as Canada takes its place on football’s biggest stage.”

The FIFA World Cup 2026 will feature 104 matches across 16 Host Cities, beginning on 11 June in Mexico City and culminating in the final on 19 July at New York New Jersey Stadium.

Talking about the dancing diva, Nora made her acting debut with the Hindi film Roar: Tigers of the Sundarbans in 2014.

The 34-year-old actress gained fame with her work in Telugu films for her special appearance songs in films like Temper, Baahubali: The Beginning and Kick 2 and has also starred in two Malayalam films, Double Barrel and Kayamkulam Kochunni.

Nora was seen as a contestant in the controversial reality show Bigg Boss in 2015, hosted by Salman Khan. In 2016, she participated in the reality television dance show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa.

She has played supporting parts in Hindi films Street Dancer 3D and Bhuj: The Pride of India. Nora has also judged television shows Dance Deewane Juniors and Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10.

Source: IANS

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Mumbai, May 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Singer Darshan Raval on Saturday unveiled his new track “Only Mine”, which he says is not like his routine songs as it is experimental and very passionate.

The song speaks of raw emotions, quiet vulnerability and the beautiful chaos of being hopelessly devoted to someone. It is penned by him alongwith Siddarth Amir Bhavsar and Youngveer.

Speaking about the song, Darshan said in a statement, “This is not like my routine songs; it is an experimental and a very passionate song. It started - I made the melody, I played it to Mir Desai; he loved it and said it’s very different from what I’ve done before.”

He added: And then we decided to record everything live.”

He then mentioned how the strings and drums were recorded.

“To those who are coming to Pune for the concert, I will be singing this song live - and I wish all of you to sing along; do come prepared! Only Mine is a song that we really love and though we’re not sure how it will be perceived, we are very proud of making this song. I’m sure that the audience will love this song!” he concluded.

It was in 2014, Darshan stated his music journey by participating in the reality show "India's Raw Star," led by Yo Yo Honey Singh where he was the first runner-up.

The 31-year-old singer, as of 2023, has belted out several popular songs in different languages, including Hindi, Gujarati, and Telugu.

Some of his popular works include "Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga" from the film with the same name," "Chogada" in the film Loveyatri, "Kabhi Tumhe" in Shershaah and "Kheech Meri Photo" in Sanam Teri Kasam.

His later work includes Jigar Thanda from the romantic film Tere Ishk Mein directed by Aanand L. Rai. The film stars Dhanush and Kriti Sanon.

Source: IANS

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Mumbai, May 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor-filmmaker-musician Kunal Kemmu has released his second track, Nindiyan, which he says came from some of the quietest, most real moments he has experienced as a parent.

Kunal said in a statement: “‘Nindiyan’ came from some of the quietest, most real moments I’ve experienced as a parent. It wasn’t something I set out to write as a song, it was just a feeling that stayed with me.”

The actor, who is married to actress Soha Ali Khan and has a daughter, Inaaya Naumi Kemmu, added that “there’s something incredibly pure about the way you comfort your child, the things you hope for them, the dreams you quietly carry. I think that’s what this track holds for me - a small piece of those moments.”

With “Nindiyan”, Kunal shifts gears to present something far more intimate and emotionally grounded.

Created originally as a lullaby for his daughter Inaaya during quiet, everyday moments, the song has now been thoughtfully developed into a full-fledged musical piece retaining its raw emotion while expanding its sonic world.

It stands out as a deeply personal creation, rooted in tenderness, capturing the universal emotion of a parent soothing their child while gently weaving in hopes and dreams for the future.

Layered with evocative imagery of night skies and the gentle drift into sleep, Nindiyan blends specificity with universality.

Kunal has collaborated with Universal Music India for Nindiyan.

Kunal made his directorial debut in 2024 with Madgaon Express. It stars an ensemble cast of Divyenndu, Pratik Gandhi, Avinash Tiwary, Nora Fatehi, Upendra Limaye and Chhaya Kadam.

His latest release is the series ‘Single Papa’ on Netflix, which also has stars Manoj Pahwa, Kunal Kemmu, Dayanand Shetty, Prajakta Koli, Neha Dhupia and Ayesha Raza Mishra.

The series follows Gaurav Gehlot, a lovable man-child whose emotional age can best be described as “work in progress.” His sudden decision to adopt a baby right after his divorce, leaves his family so shocked they briefly consider rebooting him.

Kunal will next be seen in Prime Video’s upcoming web series ‘Gulkanda Tales’ directed by Raj & DK of ‘The Family Man’ fame, where he will share the screen with Pankaj Tripathi and Patralekha in key roles.

Source: IANS

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Mumbai, May 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) The makers of ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’ on Tuesday unveiled a new track, ‘Maskara’ from the film. Actor Vedang Raina, who lent his vocal prowess for the latest song, said recording with Oscar-winner A.R. Rahman was surreal and that his process pushed him to explore the depths he didn’t know existed.

Vedang said in a statement: “‘Maskara’ is incredibly close to my heart because it let me step into the character in a whole new way, not just as an actor, but through music.”

He said that there’s a “raw innocence in what Keenu feels, and singing it made those emotions even more intimate and real for me.”

Vedang added: “Recording with A. R. Rahman, sir, was surreal. His process pushes you to explore depths you didn’t know existed. And to be part of Imtiaz Ali sir’s world, where every emotion feels so lived-in, made this journey truly unforgettable.”

The track, which also features vocals by Nilanjana Ghosh, celebrates the feeling of budding young love. "Maskara" shows how the feelings of young love haven’t changed over time.

For Jiya, played by Sharvari, it’s all sparkle and mischief. She dances through the feeling, teasing it, turning her butterflies into something bold and fun. For Vedang’s character Keenu, it is soft, honest, and vulnerable, as he quietly understands what she is playfully hiding.

Nilanjana Ghosh added: “Recording this song under Rahman Sir’s guidance was a truly humbling and surreal experience. His quiet brilliance and attention to every emotion and note taught me so much in such little time.”

Ghosh shared that she is “eternally honoured and blessed.”

“The song itself feels very pure and honest to me, almost like it has a peppy life of its own. I was simply fortunate to be present in a moment shaped by such grace, and I’m truly grateful for it.”

Main Vaapas Aaunga is set in Imtiaz Ali’s dreamy world of love and longing.

It stars Diljit Dosanjh, Naseeruddin Shah, Sharvari, and Vedang. Produced by Applause Entertainment and Mohit Choudhary and Shibasish Sarkar of Window Seat Films, the film releases in cinemas on 12th June 2026.

Source: IANS

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Mumbai, May 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Known for belting out hits such as “Filhall”, "Ranjha," "Teri Mitti" and “Mann Bharrya”, singer-music composer B Praak revealed that he’s working on his new song, which is “too much dark”.

B Praak, whose real name is Pratik Bachan, took shared two pictures of himself on the photo-sharing website, Instagram. In the photographs, the 40-year-old musician is seen sitting by the poolside and working on his laptop.

For the caption, the National Film Award winner wrote: “Agla Gaana Too Much Dark Banaa Hai You’ll Witness The Magic Soon (sic).”

Talking about Praak, he started his career as a music director with the name "Prakky B". He met lyricist Jaani in 2012 and started collaborating with him. They released their first song titled "Soch" in 2013, which was sung by Harrdy Sandhu and composed by him.

Praak composed and produced music for numerous tracks for singers including Jassie Gill, Harrdy Sandhu, Amrinder Gill, Gippy Grewal, Diljit Dosanjh, Ammy Virk with lyrics by Jaani. He then went on to compose popular tracks such as "Taara", "Joker", "Na Ji Na", "Ik Saal", "Do You Know", "Supna", "Backbone", "Horn Blow" and many more.

He later debuted as a singer in 2018 with the single Mann Bharrya. Praak made his Hindi film debut in 2019, first as a singer with the song Teri Mitti from the Hindi film the Akshay Kumar-starrer Kesari.

In February, he announced his tour ‘Sounds of Hari’, which took place in Ahmedabad on March 14 followed by Chandigarh on March 21, Mumbai on April 19 and New Delhi on April 26.

‘Sounds of Hari’ was a live experience that moved beyond the idea of a traditional music concert. Designed as a journey through mind, body, and soul, the show places healing and emotional release at its centre.

The live experience is built as a slow experience that encourages audiences to listen deeply and reconnect with themselves.

B Praak had then said in a statement: “‘Sounds of Hari’ is not a concert in the usual sense. It’s a space where sound becomes a form of healing. I want people to come, sit with their emotions, and leave feeling lighter”.

Source: IANS

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Los Angeles, May 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Rapper Cardi B shared on the red carpet that she was not feeling well before attending the big fashion event MET Gala 2026 and had not gotten any better as she took the steps at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

"You wanna know a secret? I'm actually sick and I have a fever,” she told reporters as she went up the Met Gala steps, according to an X post shared by Variety, repost people.com.

However, a fever was not going to keep Cardi down as she attended the event in a custom Marc Jacobs gown from his fall 2025 collection, which had the rapper in head-to-toe lace for the gala, which had the theme "Costume Art".

The gown featured two large masses around her shoulders and at the bottom of the dress.

The dress incorporated purple, pink, and orange in different sections, blending into a nude shade. The outfit also included light pink gloves underneath the satin on her hands and black leaf stitching along the dress, reports people.com.

According to Vogue, the silhouette of the dress takes inspiration from German artist Hans Bellmer, who was often recognized for the life-sized female dolls he would produce.

Vogue revealed in February that the 2026 Met Gala dress code would be "Fashion Is Art," which reflects the Metropolitan Museum of Art's spring 2026 exhibition titled "Costume Art."

The announcement came about two months after the event's co-chairs Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams and Anna Wintour were announced.

The curator in charge of the new “Costume Art” exhibit, Andrew Bolton, said the exhibition will address “the centrality of the dressed body in the museum's vast collection,” by pairing paintings, sculptures and other objects spanning the 5,000 years of art represented in The Met, alongside historical and contemporary garments from the Costume Institute.

For last year's event, "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," Cardi wore a luxurious ivy-colored Burberry suit created by Daniel Lee.

She also shut down the Met Gala carpet in 2024 while wearing a voluminous black dress with a matching beehive-style headpiece. The previous year, she went viral on social media for wearing an impressive four outfits for her fourth outing at the event and its afterparty.

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Mumbai, May 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Singer Palash Sen took a stroll down memory lane as he reminisced about the song “Jaane Khuda” and said that three years ago, this wasn’t just a music video, it was a piece of his soul on screen.

Sharing a string of images from the making of the track in Bir, a rural village in Himachal Pradesh, Palash said that melodious song was about “the most unmatched couple on the planet.”

He wrote: “Jaane Khuda … 3 years ago, this wasn’t just a music video… it was a piece of my soul on screen. It was a dream project.”

Palash, who founded his band Euphoria in college, revealed that the song was made with “no big budgets and guarantees.”

“No big budget. No guarantees. Just a dream, a sound, and a belief that it had to be heard and seem. We all just took a leap of faith and drove to Bir.. what unfolded was way way better than my dream,” he wrote.

“It is a video about misfits , 2 wronged and wrong people who meet by chance. The most unmatched couple on the planet. Toh kya?!! Shot in the most beautiful place on the planet. Today, it’s still alive because of YOU. Every play, every share, every message—you have kept it breathing..” said Palash, whose first composition is believed to be 'Heaven on the Seventh Floor', an ode to his college hostel room, on the seventh floor.

“If it ever meant something to you… go feel it again today.. or if you still haven’t watched it, please don’t miss out. 3 years later I wanted to thank everyone who made this our happiest and sweetest video. Thank you Preeti, Richa ji, Hardik, Tushy , Pratyakshu, Abhinav , Alokii, Anil, Sonu , Vishii, Shameem , everyone at Rooh, and all the fabulous people of Bir.”

Palash concluded: “As usual all the boys made it Euphoric.. thank you Djoo, Prashant , Rakesh, Nikki, Vishal M and Vishal Dixit.”

Source: IANS

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