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  • Miss Thailand wears gown made with can tabs, in tribute to garbage-collector parents

    Miss Thailand wears gown made with can tabs, in tribute to garbage-collector parents

    As the Miss Universe pageant kick-started this week, Miss Thailand Anna Sueangam-iam began trending on the internet when she made her debut on stage wearing a gown made with soda tabs.
    The gown, also called the ‘Hidden Precious Diamond Dress” was designed by the brand Manirat and is made out of the aluminium soda tabs of cans with Swaovski crystals embedded into it.
    On Instagram, the post featuring the dress has reached over 150,000 likes. Sueangam-iam explained that her gown was designed as a tribute to her parents who were garbage-collectors, as a way to honor her upbringing.

    “This gown was inspired by the familiar surroundings of my childhood. Growing up with garbage collector parents, my life as a child was among piles of garbage and recyclables. This unique gown was purposefully tailor-made with discarded and recycled materials, namely the ‘Can Tab’ to present to the UNIVERSE that what’s considered worthless by many actually possesses its own value and beauty. Thank you all for seeing it, hearing it, and hopefully being that message of self-worth.” 

  • Kanye West marries Yeezy designer Bianca Censori

    American rapper and the force behind fashion brand Yeezy, Kanye West has reportedly married architect Bianca Censori. According to TMZ, West and his new bride have tied the knot in a private ceremony in Beverly Hills, and were spotted wearing wedding bands while eating together.

    Censori is working as an artichetural designer for West’s fashion line ‘Yeezy’. She graduated with a Bachelors in Architecture from the University of Melbourne in 2017, and later completed her Masters in 2020. Before working with Kanye, she had launched her own jewlery company, Nylons right after graduating high school.
    Kanye West had been previously married to reality television star Kim Kardashian, with whom he has four children. The pair had finalized their divorce in November 2022.

  • James Cameron reveals why Leonardo Dicaprio initially rejected classic blockbuster ‘Titanic’

    James Cameron reveals why Leonardo Dicaprio initially rejected classic blockbuster ‘Titanic’

    The Hollywood film Titanic is an absolute cult classic that created history at the box office. The blockbuster movie’s director James Cameron recently spilled the beans about his casting process for the film. James has a knack for spotting amazing actors for the roles in his movies. However, if Leo wouldn’t come through, there were no dearth of world-class actors for him. To be Jack Dawson in Titanic, Johnny Depp, and Matthew McConaughey among others were also in the race. Well, Johnny rejected it because of the long script and finally, Leo came through creating history.

    Titanic : 9 choses que vous ne connaissiez pas sur le film culte | Vogue France

    In an interview with People at the Golden Globes 2023, Avatar: The Way of Water director James Cameron revealed Leonardo DiCaprio didn’t want to become the leading man in his Titanic. He said, “He didn’t want to do a leading man. I had to really twist his arm to be in the movie. He didn’t want to do it. He thought it was boring. It didn’t surprise me, first of all, that he’s made a lot of authentic choices going forward. And secondly, I never doubted his talent.”

    Leonardo DiCaprio Nearly Lost Titanic Role After Refusing Screen Test - Variety

    Going further in the conversation, James explained how he had to fight for him and convince him to do the role. He even shared that he cannot imagine Titanic without Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet. He said, “I think about that casting Leonardo and Kate in Titanic. Leo, the studio didn’t want him; I had to fight for him. Kate really liked him and then Leonardo decided he didn’t want to make the movie. So then I had to talk him into it. You think at any one of those places, if that had really kind of frayed apart, it would have been somebody else and it wouldn’t have been that film. I can’t imagine that film without him and without her.”

    Well, Titanic is in its 25th year and the movie’s re-release is doing rounds all over the news and the internet. Kate and Leonardo’s on-screen chemistry is something we all look forward to in our subconscious minds.

  • ‘Not afraid’; PML-N ready to rock n poll

    ‘Not afraid’; PML-N ready to rock n poll

    The Punjab Assembly is soon to be dissolved and it seems like Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) is ready for polls despite Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) recent political victory in the province.

    Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah while talking to the media said the party is ready for the polls which will be held within 90 days after the dissolution and they will fully participate in the campaign.

    He termed the dissolution of assemblies undemocratic. He said earlier the democratic process was derailed with the imposition of martial laws, and now a political dictator is trying to derail it.

    The minister said that the National Assembly, as well as Sindh and Balochistan assemblies, would remain intact until August this year.

    Similarly, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said the Punjab chief minister’s summary about the dissolution of the assembly would be treated as per law. He said the PML-N is not afraid of elections.

    Meanwhile, Railways Khawaja Saad Rafique met Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif at his residence and discussed political issues.

    It has also been reported that a telephonic conversation between Shehbaz and PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif took place and Nawaz asked PM Shehbaz to direct Punjab Governor Baligur Rehman to tackle political matters in the province.

    On Thursday, Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi signed a summary for the dissolution of the Punjab Assembly. A day later, PTI’s Fawad Chaudhry said that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Mahmood Khan has prepared a summary for the dissolution of the provincial assembly.

  • Update: Apartment where Sushant Singh Rajput committed suicide finally gets a tenant

    Update: Apartment where Sushant Singh Rajput committed suicide finally gets a tenant

    Late Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput’s sea-facing Mumbai home located at Carter Road gets its first tenant after almost a gap of three years, reports. The apartment now belongs to an NRI who will be renting it out at the cost of INR 5 lakh per month along with a security deposit of INR 30 lakh.

    The sources revealed that a broker named Rafique Merchant confirmed that the house is finally renting out. He revealed that the owner of the house contacted him regarding the matter a few months back. “We have found somebody (a tenant). We are in the final stage of talks with the family to finalize things. People are now relaxed about it (Sushant’s death) because they say it has been a while.”

    Rafique talked about the process of finding tenants for the apartment, and said: “People are scared to move into this flat. When prospective tenants would hear that this is the same apartment where he died, they would not even visit. Nowadays, people are at least visiting the flat as the news of his death has become old. Yet, the deal is not getting finalized.”

    “The owner is also very particular and doesn’t want to come down on the rent. If he does, it’ll be sold quickly. Since he’s selling it at the market price, tenants prefer buying some other flat of a similar size in the same area since it would come without the baggage of controversy that this flat is associated with, revealed the broker.”

    Sushant Singh Rajput's Sea-Facing Bandra Home is Up for Rent at Rs 4 Lakh Per Month

    Merchant further disclosed: “The clients are informed in advance that this is where Sushant used to stay. Some people don’t mind the history and want to go for it. But their friends and family members discourage them from going ahead with the deal. Now, the owner is very clear that he doesn’t want to rent out the flat to a film celeb, no matter who or how big he or she is. He wants to hand over the flat to a corporate person.”

    As per Pinkvilla, Sushant Singh Rajput moved into this four-bedroom apartment in 2019, he was living there on a rent of INR 4.5 lakh per month. 

  • CM KP has prepared summary for dissolution of assembly: Fawad Chaudhry

    CM KP has prepared summary for dissolution of assembly: Fawad Chaudhry

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Senior Vice-President Fawad Chaudhry said on Friday that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Mahmood Khan has prepared a summary for the dissolution of the provincial assembly..

    Talking to the media, Fawad revealed that Khan and his cabinet were scheduled to visit the PTI Chairman Imran Khan in Lahore but were unable to do so due to bad weather

    “We spoke to them on the phone,” he said. “They have prepared the advice to dissolve the KP assembly”.

    About the dissolution matter of the Punjab Assembly, the PTI leader asked the Punjab Governor Balighur Rehman not to wait for “48 hours” and urged him to dissolve the assembly immediately so that the process for the formation of an interim set up in Punjab be initiated.

    Earlier, it was reported that CM KP is expected to meet Khan today (Friday) in Lahore.

    The chief minister along with his cabinet was set to arrive in Lahore at the directions of his party chief.

    According to ARY News, Imran Khan would announce that the assembly will be dissolved by tonight.

    However, Special Assistant to CM Mahmood Khan on Information Barrister, Muhammad Ali Saif, said that the dissolution of the KP Assembly will take place after the dissolution of the Punjab Assembly.

    He said that a summary will be sent to KP Governor Haji Ghulam Ali to dissolve the assembly. According to him, there is no problem in KP, but they would wait for the dissolution of the Punjab Assembly first.

    He added that after the dissolution of the KP Assembly, a letter will also be written to the Leader of the Opposition— Akram Khan Durrani— for the appointment of a caretaker chief minister.

    On the other hand, KP Governor Ali has said that he still stood by his stance that assemblies should not be broken.

    On Thursday, Punjab CM Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi signed the summary for the dissolution of the provincial assembly.

    In a brief one-line advice addressed to Governor Rehman, Elahi said: “I Pervaiz Elahi, chief minister of Punjab, hereby advise you to dissolve the provincial assembly.”

    Speaking to the media after Elahi’s meeting with Imran, PTI’s Fawad Chaudhry said that “if the governor does not accept the advice then, the assembly is automatically dissolved after 48 hours.”

    He said that a letter would be sent to former Punjab CM and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz’s (PML-N) Hamza Shehbaz in the next two days for finalising an interim government in Punjab, adding that elections would take place in the next 90 days.

  • Ali Tariq to hold all girls public gig

    Ali Tariq to hold all girls public gig

    After the backlash to the Karachi Eat Festvial’s poor management and security, that couldn’t stags from gate crashing the event, many young women took to social media to share instances of harassment and groping. It also started a public conversation about banning men from entering public events, since it would make it harder for young women and families to enjoy their nights out.

    But it seems like many musicians are now agreeing with the idea. Singer Ali Tariq uploaded a screenshot on his Instagram on Friday where he said that he eill hold a public, girls only event and asked for sponsors to cover the band, venue and production cost.

    ‘After reading the messages from you guys, I want to put out a public gig, all girls only! This is to cater to all the girls who came out on Sunday but weren’t able to enjoy their day to the fullest. I’ll pledge my performance, need sponsors/ donors to cover my band, venue and production cost.”

  • Sherry Rehman, Ayesha Malik get featured in Forbes 50 Over 50

    Federal Minister for Climate Change Sherry Rehman and the first female judge of Pakistan’s Supreme Court Justice Ayesha Malik have been featured in the prestigious Forbes’ ’50 Over 50: Asia 2023′ list.

    Featuring Malik, Forbes detailed her achievement as part of Pakistan’s judiciary.

    The magazine wrote: “In 2022, at age 56, Malik became the first woman to serve as a justice of Pakistan’s Supreme Court, in the country’s 75-year history. Malik issued a seminal judgement outlawing the use of virginity tests in rape cases. She also served on the board of the Punjab Judicial Academy and as chair of the Judicial Officers Female Supervisory Committee.”

    Highlighting Rehman’s achievements Forbes stated, “At the 2022 UN Climate Change Conference (COP27), Rehman made global news, suggesting a new deal to channel money from rich countries to poor ones that have suffered climate-related disasters”.

    “She was the first female to hold office as Leader of Opposition in the Senate in 2018,” added the magazine.

    The magazine includes names of 50 women over the age of 50 from Asia-Pacific, who are reaching new heights in their industries and inspiring the region’s next generation.

    Apart from Rehman and Malik, Forbes included the names of Malaysian biologist Asma Ismail, Indian novelist Geetanjali Shree and Australian businesswoman Vicki Brady and other superwomen who are making headlines globally.

  • Riz Ahmed joins ‘Joyland’ as Executive Producer

    Academy and Emmy award winner Riz Ahmed announced on social media yesterday that he had joined the Pakistani film ‘Joyland’ as an Executive Producer.
    Calling the film ‘ground breaking’, Ahmed praised Saim Sadiq’s writing and direction and also the performances of the actors in the movie.

    Calling the film ‘ground breaking’ Ahmed praised Saim Sadiq’s writing and direction and also praised the performances done by actors in the movie

    “Saim Sadiq’s filmmaking is both understated and gut-wrenching. His writing is consistently unexpected, and every scene is so elegantly composed but still bursting with raw performances. JOYLAND is one of the best films of the year, and against all odds of resources and marketing budgets, it’s been amazing to see festival juries, audiences, and critics shouting that from the rooftops.

    You can read his full statement below:

    Sadiq also shared the news on his social media account, saying he was proud to have Ahmed on board with the team

    “We are so very excited to have @rizahmed on board for the ”

    The Current reached out to Saim Sadiq for a statement and his response was:
    “Very grateful yar and very humbled. We are all just trying to do our best by this film of ours.”

  • Tik Tok to give scholarships for 18,000 Pakistani students

    Tik Tok to give scholarships for 18,000 Pakistani students

    Social media platform Tik Tok has announced a collaboration with ed-tech startup Edkasa to form a scholarship program that will provide grants to 18,000 deserving students across Pakistan.
    Details have revealed that in a partnership with LUMS, students who are selected will be provided with over two months of Edkasa’s free studying materials as well as access to an exam pack for whichever grade or exam they have applied for.
    This collaboration comes after the #ExamReady campaign, which was a previous collaboration between Tik Tok and EdKasa, and had provided students with access to over 500 million videos covering subjects like Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology.
    For more details regarding the scholarship, students can visit the website edkasa.com/scholarship/.