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It looks like Nida Yasir and Yasir Nawaz are not into beach holidays. The famous couple have made a rather different choice when it comes to vacation destination.
The duo just had a winter vacation in Finland complete with snowfall and freezing temperatures. Even though it is very cold during the snowy Christmas season, they look like they had a lot of fun. Nida looked stylish in her trendy outfit. They shared some awesome pictures from their chilly vacation. Check it out:
Model and actress Saheefa Jabbar Khattak has shared details of her ongoing struggle with poor mental health. In a heartfelt video, she talked about vulnerability, battles with depression, and how unkind the world can be. Saheefa stressed the importance of kindness and understanding.
She bravely shared a distressing moment when she told a friend that she felt suicidal after taking 13 pills. Thankfully, her friend intervened and prevented a potential tragedy.
During the emotional video, Saheefa tearfully recounted her feelings of despair, stating, “It is scary and painful. I thought when Khizer would come here, I would feel better, but nothing happened.”
Saheefa highlighted the challenges of sharing personal experiences on a public platform. She emphasized the importance of breaking the silence on mental health issues in a world that can be disturbing and traumatizing.
Fans and well-wishers flooded social media with messages of support for Saheefa, urging her to stay strong. Many expressed love and unwavering support, emphasizing the need for empathy and understanding when it comes to mental health issues.
Ducky Bhai, the popular YouTuber with six million subscribers, recently fulfilled a promise by shaving his head and face after reaching the follower milestone. However, one of his fans, Sakina, took a rather extreme step to express her devotion.
She uploaded a video on her YouTube channel, showing her trying to cut her hair with kitchen scissors and eventually shaving her head completely with the assistance of a family member.
The situation didn’t stop there. Sakina’s mother scolded and even physically hit her for shaving her hair.
The girl, with once beautiful hair, went bald just to grab her favourite YouTuber’s attention. While there are many ways to show love for celebrities, shaving the head seems to be an extreme one.
Heart throb, Wahaj Ali, has achieved an amazing milestone by being named the top celebrity of 2023 by a prestigious UK entertainment publication. He was ranked 9th globally among Asian stars in the highly regarded Top 50 Asian Celebrities In The World list by the Eastern Eye newspaper.
Wahaj outshone celebrities from Hollywood and Bollywood with his exceptional performances on television. He expressed gratitude and said that his main focus is always giving his best for his fans.
The list, curated by Entertainment Editor Asjad Nazir, recognizes Wahaj’s significant contributions to the entertainment industry, highlighting his performance in the record-breaking drama serial ‘Tere Bin’, which received acclaim from audiences worldwide. Asjad Nazir described Wahaj as the biggest surprise package of 2023.
“Wahaj Ali showed that he is one of this generation’s finest Pakistani actors with strong performances throughout the year,” and added, “He has laid the foundation for fantastic work in the future.”
Wahaj Ali’s accomplishment not only signifies personal success but also represents a triumph for the Pakistani entertainment industry on the global stage. Fans and industry peers eagerly anticipate his future projects as he continues to make significant strides in his career.
Zuhab Khan, the famous child artist, is all grown up and getting married! He recently announced his plans to marry fellow actress Wania Nadeem. Khan, the grandson of the late legendary artist Moin Akhtar, acted in many popular dramas as a child star, including ‘Ummeed-e-Sehar’, ‘Main, Maa, Aur Woh’ and ‘Kash Mein Teri Beti Na Hoti.’
Responding to a question in an interview about getting married at the age of 22, Zuhab Khan said, “I can get married in the next three months or within a month, but I personally want to get married after three years.”
He stated, “I want to achieve some goals, and even if I achieve those goals within the next four months, I can still get married.”
He announced that he is getting married to actress Wania Nadeem. “The girl is ready to get married, she is saying lets get married tomorrow, but I have advised her not to. First, build your career, and then we will get married. Nowadays, she is also working in dramas.”
Wania Nadeem recently entered the entertainment industry after being a TikToker. Her drama ‘Khushboo Mein Base Khat’ is set to be aired on Hum TV soon.
The Cannes Film Festival announced Thursday that Greta Gerwig, director of summer blockbuster “Barbie”, will preside over the jury at its 77th edition in May.
The 40-year-old Gerwig, also an actor and screenwriter, takes the baton from Sweden’s Ruben Ostlund, whose jury awarded the 2023 Palme d’Or to courtroom drama “Anatomy of a Fall”.
She is the first American woman filmmaker to take on the role, the festival said in a statement.
Gerwig’s presence will provide a youthful flair to Cannes, which has not had such a young president since 1966, when it was led by then-31-year-old Sophia Loren.
She is also the first woman since actor Cate Blanchett in 2018 to assume the prestigious position, where men remain over-represented.
“I love films — I love making them, I love going to them, I love talking about them,” Gerwig said in a statement.
“As a cinephile, Cannes has always been the pinnacle of what the universal language of movies can be”.
Aside from “Barbie”, a vivid feminist satire about the all-conquering line of plastic dolls, Gerwig has also directed “Lady Bird” (2017) and “Dr March’s Daughters” (2020).
She is currently working on an adaptation of “The Chronicles of Narnia” for Netflix.
The festival described Gerwig, who has starred in more than two dozen films, as a heroine for modern times who has rattled the status quo.
“This is an obvious choice, since Greta Gerwig so audaciously embodies the renewal of world cinema,” said Cannes boss Iris Knobloch and festival delegate Thierry Fremaux
“Beyond the seventh art, she is also the representative of an era that is breaking down barriers and mixing genres, and thereby elevating the values of intelligence and humanism,” they added.
In announcing a high-profile woman director, the world’s largest film festival stole back the spotlight from its younger competitor, February’s Berlinale.
The festival in the German capital on Monday announced its own jury president, 40-year-old Mexican-Kenyan actor Lupita Nyong’o, the first black person named to the role.
In choosing Gerwig, Cannes is also highlighting its continued ties with the powerful American film industry.
The Cannes Film Festival has yet to unveil the rest of the jury or the films in the official selection.
India singer Sonu Nigam has recently apologized to Omar Nadeem for unintentionally plagiarizing one of his songs. Sonu Nigam showed humility and respect by publicly acknowledging the similarities and extending a sincere apology to Omar Nadeem.
The controversy arose when fans observed resemblances between Sonu Nigam’s new release and a 14-year-old song by Omar Nadeem. Social media buzzed with discussions highlighting similarities in melody, rhythm, and even some lyrical elements. Sonu Nigam swiftly addressed the concerns after hearing about the debate.
Omar Nadeem responded gracefully to Sonu Nigam’s apology, appreciating the acknowledgment of the similarities. His understanding approach resonated positively with fans on both sides of the border.
As fans, we can appreciate the commitment of these artists to fostering an atmosphere of collaboration and camaraderie, even in the face of unexpected controversies.”
Superstar Ayesha Omar has said that she thinks about leaving Pakistan because she doesn’t feel secure due to the current economic situation and concerns about women’s safety.
During a podcast, she shared her feelings, saying, “I want to walk on the road and enjoy fresh air, but I can’t. I want to cycle, but why can’t I do it?” She mentioned feeling stressed and anxious in Karachi, not feeling safe, which she believes is a common feeling among many women.
Ayesha wants to be able to walk on the streets and enjoy fresh air without feeling anxious or stressed. She pointed out that men might not fully understand the fears and challenges faced by women in Pakistan. Despite her love for the country, she feels frustrated about the lack of freedom and safety.
She mentioned her love for Pakistan, acknowledging that the country has given her everything. “I love the land, and if I had the choice to live anywhere in the world, I would choose Pakistan.”
It’s a tough situation, but she’s not alone in her feelings. Her brother has already moved abroad, and her mother is also planning to leave.
Jungkook from BTS just achieved a HUGE milestone in the music world! His new solo song, ‘Standing Next To You’ is now at the top of the Billboard Digital Song Sales chart in the United States.
Jungkook has been making waves as a solo artist since 2023, proving himself to be a major player in the industry. His debut album, “GOLDEN,” dropped on November 3, and the lead track from that album snagged the number one spot on the Billboard chart. It’s a big deal because last week, Taylor Swift was holding the top position with her song “You’re Losing Me.”
Jungkook’s solo success is making headlines as he surpasses well-known artists and establishes himself as a major force in the music industry.
South African singer Zahara, who rose from an impoverished rural background to find rapid fame with multi-platinum selling albums and delivered her unique version of wistful Afro-soul in her country’s isiXhosa language and in English, has died, her family said Tuesday. She was 36.
We Mourn the Passing of Zahara #RIPZahara pic.twitter.com/kSY1mQsL4i
— ZAHARA (@ZaharaSA) December 12, 2023
Zahara, whose real name was Bulelwa Mkutukana, died Monday, her family said in a statement posted on her official page on X, formerly Twitter. It gave no cause of death. The family said last month that Zahara had been admitted to a hospital with an undisclosed issue and had asked for privacy.
“She was a pure light, and an even purer heart, in this world,” her family said in Tuesday’s statement.
— ZAHARA (@ZaharaSA) November 27, 2023
Zahara’s debut 2011 album “Loliwe” — meaning “The Train” — was certified double platinum and became South Africa’s second-fastest selling album after the 1997 record “Memeza” by Brenda Fassie, an icon of South African music.
Just 23 when “Loliwe” was released, Zahara was a sensation and immediately compared with Fassie, who also died young at 39.
Zahara won 17 South African music awards, was also recognized in Nigeria and was included on a list of the 100 most influential women in the world in 2020 by the BBC. She released four more albums — one of them triple platinum and one platinum.
Zahara’s death prompted reaction from across South Africa, including all major political parties and South Africa’s Parliament, which said in a statement “it was difficult to accept the news of Zahara’s passing” at such a young age.
Zahara became known as South Africa’s “Country Girl,” a testament to her upbringing in the rural Eastern Cape province, but also how her award-winning music came with a highly-effective simplicity; through her voice and an acoustic guitar. Her songs were marked with references to her Christian religion but also to South Africa’s painful history of apartheid, even if she was only a young child when it ended.
In the single “Loliwe” — from the same album — “Loliwe” was the train that carried fathers, brothers and sons to the big city of Johannesburg to find work during the time of racial segregation. Many didn’t return and their families were left to wonder what had happened to them. The song was about “lingering hope,” Zahara said in 2012. But the lyrics also included the phrase “wipe your tears,” which she said urged those left behind to “pick yourself up and look forward.”
It resonated with a new generation of post-apartheid South Africans.
“She inspired us with Loliwe,” South African Music Awards spokesperson and former music journalist Lesley Mofokeng told TV channel Newzroom Afrika. “You could not ignore Loliwe. Her voice could reach the heavens.”
In an interview published by her record label after Loliwe’s release, Zahara said she began playing guitar on her own and wrote the songs for her first album without knowing what the chords were called.
“All along I was just using my ears,” she said.