K-pop producer Shinsadong Tiger passes away at 41
K-pop producer Shinsadong Tiger passes away at 41. The famed hitmaker launched the girl group TRI.BE and hit songs like EXID's Up and Down. Key Points
Hindustan TimesMartin Luther King Jr. biopic: Steven Spielberg, Chris Rock join hands. Details here
Steven Spielberg and Chris Rock have joined hands to make a film about the life of Martin Luther King Jr. Know about the movie in detail. Key Points
Economic TimesVenkat Prabhu mimics producer Dil Raju while promoting Naga Chaitanya’s Custody, watch
Producer Dil Raju's statement at the audio launch of Varisu went viral. Talking about Varisu, he had said, "Dance venumaa dance irukku, fight venumaa fight irukku (If you want dance, you got it. If you want fight, you got it)." Key Points
The Indian ExpressHuma Qureshi poses with Guneet Monga's Oscar trophy. Watch
Actor Huma Qureshi lauded her friend, producer Guneet Monga, on her first Oscar win. Posing with the trophy, she shared that she wanted one of her own so they could pose together to match. | Bollywood Key Points
Hindustan TimesKriti Sanon to Alia Bhatt: Successful actresses who turned producers
Kriti Sanon announced on Tuesday that she's turning producer. She's opened a production house called Blue Butterfly Films with sister Nupur Sanon. | Bollywood Key Points
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JD Majethia sings Kishore Kumar songs on his way to Everest Base Camp. Watch
Producer-actor JD Majethia completes his 11-day-long trek to the Everest Base Camp. He sang songs along the way, hoping to make it big at ‘Mountain Idol’. Key Points
Hindustan TimesPrabhas, Deepika Padukone’s Project K producer reveals film is about ‘modern-day avatar of Vishnu’: ‘Everything you see in it will leave you stunned’
Project K marks Deepika Padukone’s debut in the Telugu film industry. The movie is being shot in Hindi and Telugu simultaneously and will release in multiple languages across the country. Key Points
The Indian ExpressGold rallies on Middle East tensions, Fed rate-cut bets
By Anushree Ashish Mukherjee (Reuters) - Gold prices scaled a one-week peak on Friday as an escalation in the Middle East conflict fuelled safe-haven buying, while softer U.S. producer price inflation Key Points
ThePrintUS wholesale prices unexpectedly fell in December
In December of the previous year, US wholesale prices unexpectedly decreased, defying predictions, as reported by government data. The producer price index (PPI) fell by 0.1 percent, following a similar decline in November, mainly due to a sharp drop in the energy index. Key Points
Economic Times'Candy Cane Lane' trailer released: Know about release date, cast, director, producer
Eddie Murphy joins hands with director Reginald Hudlin and producer Brian Grazer for the first time since 1992s 'Boomerang', as he makes ' Candy Cane Lane'. The trailer has been released. Know about the release date and other things. Key Points
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Bird flu infects Arkansas poultry as US cases rise
Arkansas, a major U.S. chicken producer, has reported its first outbreak of lethal avian flu in a commercial poultry flock in a year, as the nation sees an uptick in cases. Key Points
ReutersActress accuses Taarak Mehta producer of sexual harassment, production head denies allegations
TV actress has alleged that she was being mentally and sexually harassed by Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah producer and two members of his team. One of those accused, Sohil Ramani, denied the allegations, adding they will take the legal route. Key Points
The Indian Express10 Quotes by Azim Premji on Business and Philanthropy
Azim H. Premji is an Indian business mogul, investor, engineer, and philanthropist who is recognized as a pioneer in the country's IT sector. He is credited with turning Wipro from a producer of vegetable oils into a software giant with a $8.47 billion annual revenue. Key Points
Times of IndiaFederal agents raid Sean 'Diddy' Combs' LA and Miami homes in sex trafficking probe
Federal agents raided Diddy's California mansion in a sex trafficking investigation. His sons were handcuffed outside the house. Diddy is accused of rape and other offenses by five women, including producer Rodney Lil Rod Jones. Key Points
mintBoney Kapoor and daughters Janhvi and Khushi Kapoor sell four flats in Mumbai for Rs 12 crore
The producer and his daughters sold two flats in Andheri for Rs 6.02 crore to Siddharth Narayan and Anju Narayan. They have also sold two apartments to Muskan Bahirwani and Lalit Bahirwani in a separate deal Key Points
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Ira Trivedi, Madhu Mantena share wedding photos: ‘I’m complete now’
Producer Madhu Mantena and Ira Trivedi shared their wedding photos. Mantena was previously married to fashion designer Masaba Gupta. Key Points
The Indian ExpressSangeeta Odwani opens up about her casting couch experience: 'He was popular'
Actor Sangeeta Odwani said that when you are an outsider in the industry, people try to influence you to sleep around. She shared her casting couch experience. | Bollywood Key Points
Hindustan TimesUS Supreme Court rules against Warner Music in copyright damages case
By Blake Brittain WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday ruled in favor of a Miami music producer in a legal fight with Warner Music over a song by rapper Flo Rida, finding that Key Points
ThePrintOil falls as sticky US inflation heightens demand concerns
By Katya Golubkova and Emily Chow SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Oil prices fell as investor attention returned to the demand outlook after reports of higher producer prices in the U.S., the world's biggest oil Key Points
ThePrint'Merry Kristmas Barbie': Ryan Gosling and Mark Ronson release Christmas version of ‘Barbie’ song 'I'm Jus
Ryan Gosling releases Christmas version of ‘I’m Just Ken’ from ‘Barbie’ Ryan Gosling, star of the recent Barbie movie, and producer Mark Ronson have delighted fans with a festive surprise. The duo released a Christmas-themed version of 'I'm Just Ken,' the original song performed by Gosling for Barbie: The Album. Key Points
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Hazbin Hotel: Here’s release window, plot, streaming platform and more of animated series
Amazon Prime Video is set to launch 'Hazbin Hotel,' an adult animated series based on Vivienne Medrano's 2019 pilot. Produced by A24 and animated by Fox's Bento Box Entertainment, it follows Charlie, the princess of Hell, rehabilitating demons by opening a hotel. Key Points
Economic TimesMalayalam producer PKR Pillai dies at 92, Mohanlal pays tribute
Actor Mohanlal paid his tribute to veteran Malayalam producer PKR Pillai, who died in Kerala on Tuesday. He was 92. Key Points
Hindustan TimesUS dollar gains as strong economic data could reduce rate cuts this year
By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss NEW YORK (Reuters) -The U.S. dollar advanced on Thursday, boosted by data showing hotter-than-expected producer prices last month and fewer people seeking unemployment Key Points
ThePrint'Shogun': With 9 million views in 6 days, it becomes No 1 FX premiere. Know Rotten Tomatoes score and othe
FX television series 'Shogun' got a 99% critical score on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 79 reviews and an audience score of 94% with 250 reviews. It has also been received well and praised in Japan and the US for its cinematic quality and authentic representation of Japanese culture. Key Points
Economic TimesJSW Steel in talks for $1 billion stake in Australia's Blackwater coal mine
“Two parties – one from Japan and one from India – may be about to surface as buyers of a stake. While the identities are unknown, sources pointed to steel producer JSW Group of India or Nippon of Japan,” the Australian Mine Safety Journal reported. Key Points
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NFL Super Bowl: Grammy Winner Tiesto to become first in-game DJ?
Tiësto, the first Grammy-winning DJ producer will be the first -in-game DJ of the Super Bowl. The NFL started hosting a pre-game DJ performer at the Super Bowl in Miami in 2010. Key Points
Economic TimesDollar pares gains on soft US inflation data
By Karen Brettell NEW YORK (Reuters) - The dollar index pared gains on Friday after U.S. producer prices unexpectedly fell in December, raising expectations of an early U.S. rate cut. It was higher on Key Points
ThePrintDollar dips after soft US inflation data, Aussie, New Zealand dollars outperform
By Karen Brettell NEW YORK (Reuters) - The dollar index gave up earlier gains and higher beta currencies, including the New Zealand and Australian dollars, outperformed on Friday after U.S. producer Key Points
ThePrintAt least 7 gold mine workers die in believed accident in Peru
The victims' bodies were discovered 1.5 km deep in the mine with injuries to their extremities in La Rinconada in Peru on Thursday. Key Points
India TodayHulu drops former ABC News producer James Gordon Meek’s documentary after sentencing in child pornography
Despite being acknowledged as a notable feat in investigative journalism rooted in Meek's reporting, a source with knowledge of the situation has revealed that the licensing period for the film has lapsed and will not be extended. The choice to discontinue the documentary's availability on Hulu was driven by the substantial on-camera involvement of the discredited producer, making the prospect of renewal untenable. Key Points
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Romania's Hidroelectrica tops $10 billion valuation in 'historic' IPO
Romanian energy producer Hidroelectrica's IPO has been priced at 104 lei ($22.87) per share, it said on Wednesday, implying a market capitalisation of $10.3 billion in what a government minister described as a "historic success." Key Points
ReutersKarishma Sharma: With influencers taking over, it will surely be difficult for actors
Karishma Sharma, actor in Ek Villian Returns and Ujda Chaman, emphasizes the importance of visibility in the entertainment industry and explores diverse genres, including music videos, to connect with the younger generation. She believes social media views matter, but influencers taking over actors could lead to loss of work for actors. Sharma has recently turned producer and will be seen acting in her upcoming series, Blue Moon Night. | Bollywood Key Points
Hindustan TimesApoorva Lakhia reflects on Zanjeer flop, says Hindi audience was perhaps not ready for South star: ‘If Ram Charan does Hindi film now…’
Director Apoorva Lakhia revealed he was made to return signing amounts after delivering a flop. A producer demanded that he return an expensive watch that he'd gifted him. Key Points
The Indian ExpressVikramjeet Virk: I don’t let failures hit my psyche
Actor Vikramjeet Virk says working across industries has paid off for him. He believes regional films have changed the content game and are accepted across the globe. Despite setbacks, he continues to work in diverse projects and is glad to finally make his debut on OTT with the upcoming series Karma Calling. He will also be turning producer with Punjabi film Mera Baba Nanak. | Bollywood Key Points
Hindustan TimesUorfi Javed says men have no right to get offended with her: ‘They sexualised female body, I’m exploiting that for money’
Uorfi Javed said it is bizarre that men first sexualise women and then have a problem if women own that narrative. "Don't take everything on your manlihood," she added. Key Points
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Khichdi producer JD Majethia shares journey of Mt Everest trek. Watch
JD Majethia has been posting his adventures on Instagram as he makes his way to Mt Everest. He called it a tick off his bucket list. Key Points
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