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  • ‘Thriller’ becomes Michael Jackson’s fourth music video to hit 1 billion views on YouTube

    ‘Thriller’ becomes Michael Jackson’s fourth music video to hit 1 billion views on YouTube

    The 80s hit Thriller has become Michael Jackson’s fourth song on YouTube to cross one billion views.

    The music video for Thriller was released in 1984 – 13 minutes and 41 seconds long short horror film.

    The storytelling, choreography, especially the music, stole hearts and broke barriers in music around the world.The lyrics of the song were written by Rod Temperton, and the music video was directed by John Landis.

    The King of Pop has three other songs that have crossed 1 billion views on YouTube.

    Billie Jean has 1.6 billion views; and was composed and written by Michael Jackson, while the music video, directed by Steve Barron, was released on January 3, 1983.

    Beat It, released on February 14, 1983, has reached 1 billion views.

    Released in 1995, They Don’t Care About Us was a powerful song written and composed by Jackson, and it has 1.1 billion views on YouTube.

    Michael Jackson passed away on June 25, 2009, in Los Angeles, California, USA.

  • Pro-Palestinian American rapper Macklemore releases ‘Hind’s Hall 2’

    Pro-Palestinian American rapper Macklemore releases ‘Hind’s Hall 2’

    Pro-Palestine American rapper Macklemore has released another song in solidarity with the Palestinian cause, titled as Hind’s Hall 2 featuring Palestinian artists.

    The song has been released four months after the release of the first Hind’s Hall which stood out as a key anthem of resistance against the ongoing genocide in Gaza and hypocrisy of the American government in showing support for Israel.

    Palestinian rapper MC Abdul, Palestinian-American author and comedian Amer Zahr, and Arab-American singer Anees Mokhiber have been featured in the second iteration.

    The rapper took to Instagram to announce the release of the song. He shared a picture of three smiling children and captioned the picture with credits given to artists involved in the making. He further declared that all the proceeds of the song would go to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). It was the same for the first version of Hind’s Hall.

    The title Hind’s Hall refers to the renaming of the Hamilton Hall of Columbia University by protesting students in America as a tribute to six-year-old Hind Rajab who was killed by Israeli military.

    Unlike Hind’s Hall, there is no video in the second iteration. It just has a picture of three smiling children, captured by Gazan photojournalist Motaz Azaiza.

    The new song opens with a verse from Mohibker that says, “In our lifetime we will be free, and they can bury us, but they will find out we are seeds.”
    The verse was complimented by Palestine Kids Choir and the Lifted Youth Gospel Choir.

    As the song progresses, Macklemore also takes a jibe at Democratic Presidential candidate Kamala Harris’s politics: “Hey Kamala, I don’t know if you are listening but stop sending money and weapons, you ain’t winning Michigan. We are committed, and hell no we ain’t switching positions, because the whole world turned Palestinian.”

    The song has amassed more than 12 thousand views since its release, while the announcement post has more than 67 thousand likes.

    Macklemore is one of the few mainstream musicians who has ardently advocated about the oppression faced by Palestinians.

    He recently cancelled shows in United Arab Emirates citing its compliance with Israel and has announced to perform at the Palestine Will Live Forever festival in Seattle on September 21 alongside Palestinian artists and speakers.

  • Bella Hadid’s photos with birthday girl Khai will make you smile

    Bella Hadid’s photos with birthday girl Khai will make you smile

    Singer Zayn Malik, father to daughter Khai, whom he shares with supermodel Gigi Hadid, did something different for his daughter’s birthday.

    On Khai’s fourth birthday, Malik posted a picture of them together on Instagram.

    The picture shows Zayn carrying Khai at the beach, both looking out at the sea.

    He started his message with a birthday wish and continued expressing his love, writing, “Happy birthday to the most important person in my life, I love you more than words allow me to express, beyond proud to call you my daughter…”

    “Grateful for every second I get to spend next to you, as you become the incredible person, I know you already are,” the 31-year-old singer said, showcasing his gratitude.

    He ended the sweet message by articulating, “Four years ago, today my life changed forever and I wouldn’t be the man I am today without you.”

    Gigi also posted pictures on her Instagram, captioning them, “Our girl is 4 today and we celebrated all week!!! She loves animals (fantastical ones too), music, baby yoda, all things nature & bugs, Descendants, anything squishy or miniature, and if possible- will be in the water from dawn til dusk.”

    “She is curious, adventurous, loving, and oh so witty Khai- it is my life’s greatest joy and pride to be your mama!!!!

    Thank you for the four best years of my life- you remind me to live life to the fullest every day, in the most simple & beautiful ways. Your possibilities are endless, my sweetest love.”

    Bella Hadid also posted a story on her Instagram, wishing Khai a happy birthday.

    See the pictures below:

    Former couple Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik started dating in late 2015 and had several break-ups and patch ups. They welcomed their daughter, Khai Malik, in September 2020. Although the couple is no longer together, they co-parent Khai

  • Amitabh Bachchan apologises for mispronouncing Marathi

    Amitabh Bachchan apologises for mispronouncing Marathi

    Bollywood’s legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan recently found himself in the spotlight for mispronouncing a Marathi word in a video, but he handled the situation with grace.
    The way Amitabh Bachchan mispronounced the Marathi phrase ‘Kachra,’ which means ‘garbage,’ in his video message went viral and sparked criticism.

    On September 19, Bachchan immediately apologized and corrected his mistake and shared the video again.

    Bachchan said, “Namasakar, I am Amitabh Bachchan a few days ago, I posted a video saying that ‘I won’t litter’. I also said this in Marathi too and my pronunciation in Marathi was not correct.My friend Sudesh Bhosale told me that my pronunciation of the Marathi word ‘Kachra’ is incorrect.”

    “I’m sharing this video again, as I say ‘Mi Kachra karnaer nahi,” the Sholay actor added.

    Recently he starred in the Kalki 2898 ad 2024 where Amitabh Bachchan palyed the character of Ashwattama.

    Here is the video:

  • OST for ‘Baby Baji Ki Bahuwain’ is out now

    OST for ‘Baby Baji Ki Bahuwain’ is out now

    The popular drama ‘Baby Baji’ aired last year on ARY Digital, produced by iDream Entertainment.

    It had a star-studded cast with a plot centering around Baby Baji, played by Samina Ahmad, who is the head of the family and tries to keep her family together.

    The sequel, ‘Baby Baji ki Bahuwain,’ is now set to air on ARY Digital on September 23 in place of ‘Tark E Wafa’ which is about to end.

    The teasers for the show have already been released, and now, ARY Digital has released the OST.

    Fans have mixed responses following the release of the OST and teasers, with many already excited and waiting for the much anticipated season 2.

    Javeria Saud, who plays one of the main actors for the series, shared the song on her Instagram, in which Sunita Marshall, Javeria Saud, and Syeda Tuba lip-sync in the video.

    Saud will return as Azra to lead the family after Baby Baji, in efforts to correct her previous wrongs. She was depicted as the fiery eldest daughter-in-law in the previous season.

    Others in the cast include Jan Rambo, Asma Abbas Gill, Saleena Sipra, Rimha Ahmed, Saud Qasmi, Javeria Saud, Junaid Niazi, Fazal Hussain, Syeda Tuba, Sunita Marshall, Madiha Iftikhar, Hassan Ahmed, and more.

    The sequel is written by Saqib Ali Rana and directed by Tehseen Khan.

  • Zayn Malik hits the stage again with solo tour across UK and US

    Zayn Malik hits the stage again with solo tour across UK and US

    Singer Zayn Malik is going on his first solo tour, performing in the UK and US.

    He announced the tour during his appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon on Tuesday night.

    Zayn handed Jimmy a note that said: “Hey Jimmy, great to see you, mate. I’m going on my first-ever solo tour this autumn. Maybe after you’re done picking apples, you can come check out my Stairway To The Sky Tour across the US and UK. Let me know what date you want tickets for.”

    On Instagram, he shared the tour dates, thanking fans for their support and saying: “Can’t wait to enjoy great music together. This time I really mean soon – see you in 35 days….”

    Ticket sales start at 11 am on September 21, 2024. VIP key holders can access the pre-sale, which began on September 19.

    Fans will hear tracks from Zayn’s fourth studio album, ‘Room Under The Stairs,’ released on May 17. The tour will be held in smaller, intimate venues to showcase the album’s raw and stripped-back sound.

    The tour kicks off in the US on October 23 in San Francisco.

    For the past six years, Zayn has been working on his studio album ‘Room Under The Stairs’ at his home studio.

    This album marks his most personal release to date, reflecting where he is in life, while exploring the complexities of healing, stillness, and growth.

    He recently performed at the O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire in London, but this will mark his first time going on a large tour since leaving One Direction.

    The March performance in London was also the first time he has been on stage since he quit the boy band.

  • Viral Korean Olympic shooter scores first acting role as assassin

    Viral Korean Olympic shooter scores first acting role as assassin

    South Korean pistol shooter Kim Ye-ji, whose skill and nonchalance won the internet at the Paris Olympics, has landed her first acting role — as an assassin.

    The 32-year-old took silver in the women’s 10m air pistol in July and her ultra-calm demeanour, combined with her wire-rimmed shooting glasses and baseball cap, turned her into a worldwide online sensation.

    As videos of her shooting went viral, she drew praise from celebrities such as Elon Musk.

    “She should be cast in an action movie. No acting required!” Musk wrote on his social media platform X at the time.

    Now she will play an assassin in “Crush”, a spinoff short-form series of the global film project “Asia”, a spokesperson for Seoul-based entertainment firm Asia Lab told AFP on Friday.

    Kim will star alongside Indian actress and influencer Anushka Sen, the company said in a separate statement, saying it was excited to witness “the potential synergy that will arise from Kim Ye-ji and Anushka Sen’s new transformation into a killer duo”.

    Since winning silver, a short clip showing Kim at the Baku World Cup in May has gone viral, spawning fan art, endless memes and multiple edits setting the clip to K-pop.

    Kim signed with a South Korean talent agency in August to assist her in managing her extracurricular activities and she has since been featured in a magazine photoshoot for Louis Vuitton.

  • ‘I could never be her in real life’: Areej Chaudhary opens up about playing Natasha

    ‘I could never be her in real life’: Areej Chaudhary opens up about playing Natasha

    ‘Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum’ is currently one of the hit dramas in Pakistan, and it is being widely praised for its character development.

    Among the characters is Natasha, played by actress Areej Chaudhry. Her character involves an apparent extra marital affair with her best friend Rubab’s husband, Adeel.

    Recently, Chaudhry appeared as a guest on ‘Something Haute’ where she talked about her character in the trending drama.

    The host, Hassan Choudhry, asked, “What similarities are there between Natasha and you?”

    “I could never be her in real life. I may be like Natasha when it comes to appreciating art, but other than that, I don’t like anything about her. I would never do something like that in my life,” she responded.

    Talking about the “Humpty Dumpty” reference in the drama, Chaudhry said that she would never want to say such a thing in real life.

    “We see these kinds of characters in films and dramas. Did you take inspiration from any specific character?” the host asked.

    To which she responded, “No, I didn’t want to do that because, I believe, when you try to copy or understand something by watching someone else, you lose the ability to bring your own touch to it.

    I wanted to think about it in my own way. If I were like this [Natasha], what would I do? That’s how I approached it,” she explained.

  • It’s confirmed: Hamza Ali Abbasi, Sohai Ali Abro, Ahmed Ali Akbar, Danyal Zafar are starring in ‘Faraar’

    It’s confirmed: Hamza Ali Abbasi, Sohai Ali Abro, Ahmed Ali Akbar, Danyal Zafar are starring in ‘Faraar’

    There is big news for drama fans because the biggest collaboration of stars is coming together for the highly anticipated drama serial Faraar.

    The cast of Faraar includes Hamza Ali Abbasi, Sohai Ali Abro, Ahmed Ali Akbar and Danyal Zafar.
    Hamza Ali Abbasi recently starred in drama serial Jaan-e Jahan alongside Ayeza Khan and appeared in ‘Umro Ayyar’.

    Sohai Ali Abro, currently starring in the Gentlemen, joins the cast as well, while Ahmed Ali Akbar known for his remarkable performances in Parizaad is also on board and ready to impress with another new character. He is also working with Mehreen Jabbar on the drama ‘Nadaan’, which is written by Saji Gul.

    Danyal Zafar, who recently starred in Let’s Try Mohabbat alongside Mawra Hocane is also part of the upcoming drama.

    Faraar is written by Mustafa Afridi and will air on Green Entertainment.

    Our sources in Next Level Entertainment told us Noor Jahan famed director Musadik Malek has come on board to direct Faraar. Initially, there were reports that this drama was directed by Syed Wajahat, known for megahit serials Khuda Aur Muhabbat and Khaie.

    The Current did an exclusive interview with one of the crew members.

    Here are pictures of the cast members:

  • ‘Social media holds more power than sword and pen,’ says Rubina Ashraf

    ‘Social media holds more power than sword and pen,’ says Rubina Ashraf

    Actress Rubina Ashraf believes that social media is more powerful than a sword and a pen in this time and age.Recently, she appeared as a guest on ‘Gup Shab’ show.

    “Nowadays, people make headlines not because of their work but because of their statements, because today, social media has become very powerful,” she said.

    “People easily express whatever is in their hearts since now, there is more power in social media than a sword and a pen. So, it was bound to happen, but people should use it properly. They must learn,” she added.

    Ashraf also believes that “When children of celebrities are born and raised in the same environment, nepotism is inevitable.”

    Using her daughter as an example, she added, “If I ever get the chance, I would definitely like to work with my daughter, actress Meena Tariq. She grew up watching me and all my friends, whom she considers her aunts. That’s why she was inspired by us to enter this field.”