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  • Does Jungkook have a girlfriend?

    Does Jungkook have a girlfriend?

    It’s time we address the real elephant in the room: who is Jungkook dating?

    During a livestream session with fans on Weverse, the BTS band member was taken aback when a fan member asked him about his relationship status. The ‘Seven’ singer quickly shut the question down by responding that he did not have a girlfriend, and instead he said it was the ARMY band whom he considered to be his girlfriends.

    “Do I have a girlfriend? Why do you keep asking that? I don’t have a girlfriend! So, you don’t need to ask questions like this. I only have ARMY’s..I’m only looking at ARMY’s..ARMY’s be my girlfriend..okay?”

    Some BTS fans weren’t happy that the ‘3D’ singer was asked an invasive question about his personal life, and asked for other followers to respect the singer’s privacy because by the end of the day, Jungkook is a human like anyone else who shouldn’t have to justify his life choices to anyone.

  • Mahira weds and the biggest, saddest debate on social: who has more money – her husband or her?

    Mahira weds and the biggest, saddest debate on social: who has more money – her husband or her?

    Pakistan’s sweetheart Mahira Khan has officially married her long-term partner Salim Karim over the weekend. Short snippets we received of the ceremony showed it was an emotional moment for the bride and groom, who could be seen shedding tears as Mahira walked down the altar, looking mesmerising in ivory.

    We’re incredibly happy for her, and we will keep championing women finding their happily ever after- but it seems like the Pakistani instinct to crush any woman in love remains ever present like some disease. Because we can’t fathom the idea that a woman could marry for love, right? Itna rata tou Pakistani dramas ko dekh kar lagwa liya hai.

    A tweet has gained a lot of traction on X (formerly Twitter) where a user shared the unverified net worth of Mahira’s husband Salim- which totaled up to $1 million dollars, claiming that the actress got married for the sake of money rather than love.

    “So in the end, its all about money. Larkooo!! Paise kamao ….” the user wrote.

    Why would the biggest actress of Pakistan- who is also an ambassador for international brands like Lux- want to marry for money? Mahira doesn’t even star in most of the biggest projects currently airing in Pakistan, yet she makes international headlines because of a small snippet from her wedding. The math is not mathing here.

    Why did we feel so necessary to write a long piece slamming this insensitive tweet, since we have lives as well? Because this isn’t just something Mahira alone has faced. Countless women in Pakistan are scrutinised for marrying of their own accord, or even being happy in their marriages because on a regular basis they are met with gossip mongers’ who assume these women married for money. But these women and Mahira are not being targetted because of money- it’s because our ghulami mindset mulk can’t imagine a woman being this happy on her wedding day and being in love with a man. It doesn’t sit right with Pakistanis that a woman is miserable since she has been bound for life to another man, and Mahira isn’t.

    Mahira Khan is a woman who is completely self-made, did not rely on any man to build up her career, and then went on to travel the entire world on her own while being a single mother. A woman living her life on her own terms, choosing to get married in her forties and doing so while having been married previously and also having a son? Not something easy to swallow for a Pakistani man.

    Our mard hazarat can’t settle on the prospect that any woman can be financially secure and choose who she wants to marry, since our cultural upbringing teaches us it is men who can be the sole providers and women must depend on them for survival so therefore, marriage is done purely on the basis of financial security, not for love or comfort. But here is a woman marrying someone she was in a relationship with for a while, and shattering this stereotype while looking phenomenal on her wedding. Clearly the knee-jerk reaction is to assume Mahira is a gold digger, right?

    Have social media users learned about the concept of leaving other people’s private business alone? It is not Mahira’s job to justify to you why she chose to get married, and it clearly is no one’s business to make assumptions about such a thing. Rather than fixating on whether an actress had any ulterior motives behind marrying, focus this much energy on your own life because trust us- by the end of the day Mahira will keep outshining her haters and so will every other woman who laughed away on her wedding.

    No woman owes any one explanations about her personal life, and we hope Mahira keeps on living rent-free in the minds of haters.

  • ‘I’m not bothered’: Bipasha Basu responds to body shamers on post-pregnancy weight gain

    ‘I’m not bothered’: Bipasha Basu responds to body shamers on post-pregnancy weight gain

    Bipasha being the diva she is will continue to remain unbothered by nay-sayers trying to dim her light.

    The 2000’s IT girl and her husband Karan Singh Groven recently announced they became parents for the first time to a baby girl. But ever since the actress made public appearances after the birth of her child, she was ruthlessly criticised by social media trolls due to the weight gained.

    Now in an interview with News 18, the ‘Jism’ actress had responded to the bullying with a smirk: “I would like to tell them to please keep trolling. It’s completely fine because I’m not bothered.” Her husband Karan chimed in saying: “As long as they’re watching us, it is okay.”

    Bipasha’s daughter Devi, was born through an IVF procedure, and the actress gave a heart tugging revelation three days later that her daughter was born with three holes in her heart. She spoke about how her priorities had completely changed after her daughter’s birth, and was only concerned with Devi’s health:

    “Devi’s my number one when it comes to everything and anything. Whether my eyes are open or shut, it’s always her. Every time I step out, I just want to run back home and be with her. Everything in my life now revolves around her… Karan is number three, I’m number two and Devi is number one. As for Karan, not much has changed. Prod him further and he jokes, ‘I’m a slave who used to have one master. Now I’ve two masters and I’m still a slave.’ So, nothing much has changed for me.”

    Speaking about her experience of motherhood, the ‘Race’ actress acknowledged that her journey was different from any other normal parent, and said in sharing her experience she hoped other women out there stop shaming themselves to think they’re bad mothers:

    “Our journey has been very different from any normal mother-father, it has been a lot tougher than the smile that I have on my face right now. I would not wish this to happen to any mother. For a new mother, when you get to know that… I got to know on the third day of my having a baby that our baby is born with two holes in her heart. I thought I’ll not share this, but I’m sharing this because I feel that there are a lot of mothers, who helped me in this journey, and it was very difficult to find those mothers…”

  • Aishwarya Rai Bachchan proves no one can beat her at Paris Fashion Week

    Aishwarya Rai Bachchan proves no one can beat her at Paris Fashion Week

    Bollywood icon and celebrated actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan set hearts ablaze when she walked the ramp for the L’Oreal Paris show at the Paris Fashion Week, making her entrance one of the most iconic moments of the event. The 50-year-old actress walked the runway along several prominent models including Kendall Jenner, actress Eva Longoria and thespian Viola Davis.

    In the pictures, the ‘Devdas’ actress can be seen wearing a gold and black shimmering gown along with a heavily embellished cape, and debuted blonde highlights in her look. Fans were mesmerised by her appearance and had to admit, even after a hiatus, Aishwarya has still got it.

    ‘Aishwarya Rai OWNED this walk’, one user wrote.

    Yup it’s just her world and we’re living in it

  • Jungkook’s new song ‘3D’ featuring Jack Harlow is getting rave reviews from fans

    Jungkook’s new song ‘3D’ featuring Jack Harlow is getting rave reviews from fans

    Golden maknae Jungkook of BTS is back at it again with another banger single. The K-Pop singer has released the music video for his new single ‘3D’ which features American rapper Jack Harlow, and was described by the singer’s management BigHit Entertainment as a “more mature side of Jungkook.”

    Jungkook previously teased the single during his performance at the 2023 Global Citizen Festival. The music video is getting praise from fans and music critics.

    The single has broken international records, dominating iTunes charts of more than a 100 countries across the globe, according to BIgHit music, and the music video becoming the number 1 top trending videos on Youtube in USA and UK.

    Jungkook has revealed to Audacy that his solo album was set to come out by the end of 2023, ending it with a bang.

  • Shehzad Roy wants to hold unethical doctors accountable in Pakistan

    Shehzad Roy wants to hold unethical doctors accountable in Pakistan

    The internet’s favourite celebrity, Shehzad Roy, wants that doctors in Pakistan are no longer allowed to get away with medical malpractice or unprofessional behavior.

    In a viral tweet, the singer and philanthropist has encouraged social media users to come forward with their own experiences.

    The singer and philanthropist had wrote: “We need to hold doctors accountable for how they speak to their patients. Ive heard so many stories about how even renowned doctors humiliate their patients. Docs, please remember that a kind word sometimes goes much further than any pill u can prescribe”

    His viral tweet got many other users to share their experience of interacting with unprofessional doctors. One user wrote:

    “2 weeks ago a doc gave my children 1 min each after a wait of almost 2 hours (confirmed appointment). She didn’t check their throat or ear or chest, even though they were complaining of inflammation. My turn she was looking at the wrong file. Some doctors just don’t care.”

  • Film about Titanic submersible tragedy is in development

    Film about Titanic submersible tragedy is in development

    The Ocean Gate Titanic submersible tragedy shocked the world as multiple countries worked frantically to save five billionaires trapped under the sea. The effort ended in tragedy, as all aboard the sun died, including the founder Stockton Rush.

    Now, there is a film in development which will explore the incident, according to Deadline.

    The film’s title is ‘Salvaged’ and the producer is E. Brian Dobbins, who is also working with his company MindRiot Entertainment to produce a docuseries about Kyle Bingham, the former director of Ocean Gate.

    “The Titan tragedy is reminiscent of the space shuttle Challenger disaster of 1986: it’s a tragedy I’ll never forget,” said Justin MacGregor, the group’s head of European content

    James Cameron,the director behind the 1997 romantic thriller ‘Titanic’ criticised the idea of making a film on the Oceangate tragedy, saying, “It doesn’t respond to offensive rumors in the media usually but I need to now.”

    “I’m NOT in talks about an OceanGate film, nor will I ever be,” the Avatar director said.

  • ‘I once found pornographic pictures of myself when I was a teenager’: Janhvi Kapoor

    ‘I once found pornographic pictures of myself when I was a teenager’: Janhvi Kapoor

    Bollywood star Janhvi Kapoor gave an interview to Indian publication Newslaundry where she opened up about how as the daughter of celebrity parents, there were several occasions where her privacy was breached. She talked about an incident where pictures of her as a teenager were uploaded on the internet, taking a toll on her mental health.

    The ‘Mili’ actress revealed she came across pictures of her face morphed on inappropriate photographs on pornographic websites, stressing that she was concerned about the rise of AI technology.

    “People see these manipulated images and assume they’re real. It deeply concerns me.”

    The actress shared how as a ten year old, she searched her name on a school’s computer lab and found pictures taken by the paparazzi on Yahoo, where she looked “very uncomfortable” and not “groomed”. The headlines claimed she was being launched in the industry. Such gossip tabloids further alienated Janhvi from her peers:

    “I don’t think they understood it so they started disliking me. I didn’t understand what was happening. My friends looked at me differently, they poked fun at me for not getting waxed… Many insinuated that I don’t have to work as I was famous anyway, weird taunts that I wouldn’t understand. Everyone kept asking me when I was leaving school and why I was on Yahoo. There was a lot of judgement, a lot of questioning of one’s self-worth from a very young age.”

  • Mannat Murad is heartwarming in the best way possible

    Mannat Murad is heartwarming in the best way possible

    ‘Mannat Murad’, written by Pakistani drama writer Nadia Akhtar and directed by Syed Wajahat Hussain, is a heartwarming blend of comedy and romance. Produced by Abdullah Kadwani and Asad Qureshi, the story revolves around two central characters: Mannat, played by Iqra Aziz, and Murad, played by Talha Chahour.

    Mannat, the youngest in her family, holds a special place as her birth came after numerous prayers and wishes, hence her name. The series thoughtfully explores the often misunderstood topic of depression, shedding light on how it’s perceived and the unfortunate neglect of mental health in our society.

    Mannat’s life unfolds in the backdrop of her progressive family, who value love, care, and individual choices. After the tragic loss of her parents, Mannat finds solace in Nafees, who becomes her loving elder brother and a pillar of support.

    On the other hand, Murad belongs to a more traditional family, where his mother’s influence casts a long shadow over his life decisions. As the sole son, Murad carries the weight of fulfilling his family’s expectations.

    The series is captivating, exploring the dynamics of love, family, and the choices we make in the face of societal expectations. It’s a story that touches the heart and offers a glimpse into the complex interplay between personal desires and family obligations.

  • ‘I was so confused’: Ice Spice addressed controversial comments by Matty Healy in podcast

    ‘I was so confused’: Ice Spice addressed controversial comments by Matty Healy in podcast

    Lead singer of the band ‘The 1975’, Matty Healy, created controversy earlier this year when while dating Taylor Swift, clips from an old podcast ‘The Adam Freidland Show’ emerged where he was seen passing racist comments about the rapper Ice Spice. The ‘About You’ singer was heard referring to the rapper as “one of the Inuit Spice Girls” and also called her “a f***ing Eskimo”. Swifties were outraged and Healy apologised.

    Now Ice Spice has addressed the controversy during an interview with Variety.

    The ‘Barbie World’ star revealed that when she heard the comments, she was quite confused:

    “When I had heard that little podcast or whatever, I was so confused. Because I heard ‘chubby Chinese lady’ or some shit like that, and I’m like, ‘Huh? What does that even mean? First of all, I’m thick. What do you mean Chinese? What?”

    The singer had apologised to the rapper, as Ice Spice noted, and they met at a party a few days ago where Matty had again apologised. She continued, “The whole time, I didn’t really care. But that’s funny because I saw him at the Jean Paul Gaultier party a couple days ago, and he was like, ‘Hey, you OK?’ and I’m like, ‘Of course.’ He apologized to me a bunch of times. We’re good.”

    Ice Spice also opened up about her friendship with Taylor Swift with whom she has collaborated on a new version of her song ‘Karma’. “That’s my sis. We was talking about a bunch of things. She’s so funny. We was sipping on a little something something. Just chatting, vibing.”

    Taylor also gushed about the rapper and in an email she had written “I relate to Ice in many ways, but I think her dedication and focus is what blew me away from the very start. She’s extremely professional without being cold. Playful and fun without ever taking her eye off the prize.”