#including Bobby Khan

[tenaciousarcadeexpert]

list of young actresses of color who deserve to have more recognition and opportunities as actors like Florence Pugh, Anya Taylor-Joy, Kathryn Newton, Millie Bobby Brown etc. It would be refreshing to see more of these talented and underrated actresses of color

*Note, the list consists of actors born within the mid 90s-2000s. This might not be a complete list so whoever sees this is welcome to add more actors that I missed. I might update this post from time to time

This list has gotten so long that I have to make a separate one for male actors of color

Rachel Zegler-(she deserved way better than the hate over snow white)

Lana Condor-(aside from x-men apocalypse and the to all the boys trilogy, she hasn't done much blockbusters compared to Noah, despite her being the lead in the latter films)

Dominique Thorne-(She has her Ironheart and deserves more opportunities, both in the mcu and outside)

Halle Bailey

Maitreyi Ramakrishnan

Lola Tung-(same example with Lana, pretty jarring how her male co-stars are getting work beyond the summer i turned pretty and yet there's nothing from Lola)

Ashley Liao

Megan Suri-(another cast member from Never Have I Ever who also deserves all the opportunites)

Joy Sunday-(Bianca from Wednesday, deserves as much love as Emma Myers)

Iman Vellani-(Ms Marvel/Kamala Khan herself, deserves to have a thriving career and be as big like Tom Holland)

Ayo Edebiri-(2023 was a big year for her, hopefully it continues and she's not overlooked or overshadowed by her white co-stars in The Bear)

Savannah Smith-(Carried the gossip girl reboot, she deserves to have as much recognition as Leighton and Blake did after the original Gossip Girl series)

Madison Reyes-(Julie and the Phantoms deserved better than to be cancelled after one season and with a cliffhanger. Let her star in a musical and or disney film)

Simone Ashley-(One of the main leads in Bridgerton yet Phoebe and Nicola have more upcoming projects than her in Hollywood)

Charithra Chandran

Arsema Thomas

India Amarteifio

Madeleine Madden-(Carried season 2 of The Wheel of Time and if you watched the whole season, you'll understand why)

Moses Ingram-(Did not deserve the hate over the Obi Wan Kenobi series)

Minnie Mills-(She deserved to appear in season 2 of The Summer I Turned Pretty)

Amrit Kaur

Alyah Chanelle Scott-(it's frustrating that both the main leading ladies of color are overshadowed by Renee Rapp and Pauline, who's related to Timothy)

Letitia Wright-(Pretty jarring how she's been in plenty of mcu projects yet it's easy to count the number of roles she's been in outside the mcu, and has been acting since 2011, longer than Florence Pugh, Anya Taylor Joy and Millie Bobby Brown. Wright has even acted as long as Sophie Turner and Maisie Williams and they've been in more projects than her)

Yasmin Finney-(She's done both Heartstopper and Doctor Who)

Imani Lewis-(First Kill deserved better than being cancelled after one season. Let her do more horror and supernatural themed

Leah Jeffries-(Deserves all the support especially once the Percy Jackson series comes out)

Auli'i Cravahlo

Erin Kellyman-(After the Han Solo film, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier and Willow, let her appear in more sci-fi and action blockbusters)

Sadly, tumblr has a 30 limit on adding gifs. I definitely missed so many on the list. Anyone is welcome to add more to the list. All of these talented actresses deserve all the love, appreciation and more opportunities and roles

I might do a part 2 which will include male actors

[thedepartmentofdiscoveries]

Happy 69th Birthday for Aug 29th to Diamanda Gales ❤️

Diamanda Galás (born August 29, 1955) is an American musician, singer-songwriter, and visual artist. She has campaigned for AIDS education and the rights of the infected.

Galás's commitment to addressing social issues and her involvement in collective action has made her concentrate on themes such as AIDS, mental illness, despair, loss of dignity, political injustice, historical revisionism, and war crimes. Galás has attracted the attention of the press particularly for her voice – a soprano sfogato – and written accounts that describe her work as original and thought-provoking refer to her as "capable of the most unnerving vocal terror", an "aesthetic revolutionary", "a mourner for the world's victims" and "an envoy of risk, honesty and commitment".

As a composer, pianist, organist and performance artist, Galás has presented mainly her own work, but her live performances have also included works by other musicians, such as the avant-garde composers Iannis Xenakis and Vinko Globokar, jazz musician Bobby Bradford, saxophonist John Zorn, and Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones. Galás's recordings have also included collaborations, some of which are with the bands Recoil and Erasure, instrumentalist Barry Adamson, and musician Can Oral (also known as Khan), among others.

[prgnant]

Blue Note 1963-1967 Post-Bop Masterlist

37 records recorded between 63-67, released on Blue Note, and featuring contributions from 2 or more of the following (whom I like to fondly refer to as blu-tang clan):

Jackie McLean

Joe Henderson

Sam Rivers

Freddie Hubbard

Grachan Moncur III

Bobby Hutcherson

Andrew Hill

Richard Davis

Tony Williams

Joe Chambers

This arbitrary list was compiled from the lineups of the albums which i find most representative of the blue note “post-bop” / “in and out” sound: Out to Lunch, Point of Departure, Dialogue, and Evolution. Eric Dolphy is really the spiritual father and paragon of this sound but his inclusion is not necessary to generate the same list of records. Same goes for Kenny Dorham. Herbie Hancock - Empyrean Isles and Maiden Voyage were omitted due to their popularity and bc they really stay within the modal realm. Duke Pearson - Sweet Honeybee was also omitted bc the sound doesn’t match. 3 honorary mentions are included at the end because they DO fit the vibe: Larry Young - Unity and Sam Rivers - Dimensions & Extensions which feature only one member of the list, and Eric Dolphy - Iron Man which was released on Douglas International.

Full list with dates and lineups under the cut:

Jackie McLean - Vertigo (tracks1-5) 02/11/63

Jackie McLean, Donald Byrd, Herbie Hancock, Butch Warren, Tony Williams

Herbie Hancock - My Point of View 3/19/63

Herbie Hancock, Donald Byrd, Hank Mobley, Grachan Moncur III, Grant Green, Chuck Israels, Tony Williams

Kenny Dorham - Una Mas 4/1/63

Kenny Dorham, Joe Henderson, Herbie Hancock, Butch Warren, Tony Williams

Jackie McLean - One Step Beyond 4/30/63

Jackie McLean, Grachan Moncur III, Bobby Hutcherson, Eddie Khan, Tony Williams

Joe Henderson - Our Thing 9/9/63

Joe Henderson, Kenny Dorham, Andrew Hill, Eddie Khan, Pete La Roca

Jackie McLean - Destination Out 9/20/63

Jackie McLean, Grachan Moncur III, Bobby Hutcherson, Larry Ridley, Roy Haynes

Andrew Hill - Black Fire 11/9/63

Andrew Hill, Joe Henderson, Richard Davis, Roy Haynes

Grant Green - Idle Moments 11/15/63

Grant Green, Joe Henderson, Duke Pearson, Bobby Hutcherson, Bob Cranshaw, Al Harewood

Grachan Moncur III - Evolution 11/21/63

Grachan Moncur III, Lee Morgan, Jackie McLean, Bobby Hutcherson, Bob Cranshaw, Tony Williams

Andrew Hill - Smokestack 12/13/63

Andrew Hill, Richard Davis, Eddie Khan, Roy Haynes

Andrew Hill - Judgment 1/8/64

Andrew Hill, Bobby Hutcherson, Richard Davis, Elvin Jones

Eric Dolphy - Out to Lunch 2/25/64

Eric Dolphy, Freddie Hubbard, Bobby Hutcherson, Richard Davis, Tony Williams

Andrew Hill - Point of Departure 3/21/64

Andrew Hill, Kenny Dorham, Eric Dolphy, Joe Henderson, Richard Davis, Tony Williams

Joe Henderson - In’n’Out 4/10/64

Joe Henderson, Kenny Dorham, McCoy Tyner, Richard Davis, Elvin Jones

Freddie Hubbard - Breaking Point 5/7/64

Freddie Hubbard, James Spaulding, Ronnie Matthews, Eddie Khan, Joe Chambers

Andrew Hill - Andrew!!! 6/25/64

Andrew Hill, John Gilmore, Bobby Hutcherson, Richard Davis, Joe Chambers

Grachan Moncur III - Some Other Stuff 7/6/64

Grachan Moncur III, Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Cecil McBee, Tony Williams

Tony Williams - Life Time 8/24/64

Tony Williams, Sam Rivers, Bobby Hutcherson, Herbie Hancock, Richard Davis, Gary Peacock, Ron Carter

Kenny Dorham - Trompeta Toccata 9/14/64

Kenny Dorham, Joe Henderson, Tommy Flanagan, Richard Davis, Albert Heath

Jackie McLean - Action Action Action 9/16/64

Jackie McLean, Charles Tolliver, Bobby Hutcherson, Cecil McBee, Billy Higgins

Sam Rivers - Fuchsia Swing Song 12/11/64

Sam Rivers, Jaki Byard, Ron Carter, Tony Williams

Andrew Hill - Pax 2/10/65

Andrew Hill, Freddie Hubbard, Joe Henderson, Richard Davis, Joe Chambers

Freddie Hubbard - Blue Spirits 2/19/65

Freddie Hubbard, Joe Henderson, assorted rhythm sections

Wayne Shorter - The Soothsayer 3/4/65

Wayne Shorter, Freddie Hubbard, James Spaulding, McCoy Tyner, Ron Carter, Tony Williams

Bobby Hutcherson - Dialogue 4/3/65

Bobby Hutcherson, Sam Rivers, Freddie Hubbard, Andrew Hill, Richard Davis, Joe Chambers

Sam Rivers - Contours 5/21/65

Sam Rivers, Freddie Hubbard, Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter, Joe Chambers

Bobby Hutcherson - Components 6/10/65

Bobby Hutcherson, James Spaulding, Freddie Hubbard, Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter, Joe Chambers

Tony Williams - Spring 8/12/65

Tony Williams, Wayne Shorter, Sam Rivers, Herbie Hancock, Gary Peacock

Andrew Hill - Compulsion!!!!! 10/8/65

Andrew Hill, Freddie Hubbard, John Gilmore, Cecil McBee, Richard Davis, Joe Chambers, Renaud Simmons, Nadi Qamar

Wayne Shorter - The All-Seeing Eye 10/15/65

Wayne Shorter, Freddie Hubbard, Grachan Moncur III, James Spaulding, Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter, Joe Chambers, Alan Shorter

Joe Henderson - Mode For Joe 1/27/66

Joe Henderson, Lee Morgan, Curtis Fuller, Bobbby Hutcherson, Cedar Walton, Ron Carter, Joe Chambers

Bobby Hutcherson - Happenings 2/8/66

Bobby Hutcherson, Herbie Hancock, Bob Cranshaw, Joe Chambers

Andrew Hill - Change 3/7/66

Andrew Hill, Sam Rivers, Walter Booker, J.C. Moses

Bobby Hutcherson - Stick-Up 7/14/66

Bobby Hutcherson, Joe Henderson, McCoy Tyner, Herbie Lewis, Billy Higgins

Jackie McLean - Hipnosis 2/3/67

Jackie McLean, Grachan Moncur III, LaMont Johnson, Scotty Holt, Billy Higgins

Bobby Hutcherson - Oblique 7/21/67

Bobby Hutcherson, Herbie Hancock, Albert Stinson, Joe Chambers

Jackie McLean - Bout Soul 9/8/67

Jackie McLean, Woody Shaw, Grachan Moncur III, LaMont Johnson, Scotty Holt, Rashied Ali

Eric Dolphy - Iron Man 7/1/63

Eric Dolphy, Clifford Jordan, Sonny Simmons, Prince Lasha, Woody Shaw, Bobby Hutcherson, Richard Davis, Eddie Khan, J.C. Moses

Larry Young - Unity 11/10/65

Larry Young, Woody Shaw, Joe Henderson, Elvin Jones

Sam Rivers - Dimensions & Extensions 3/17/67

Sam Rivers, Donald Byrd, Julian Priester, James Spaulding, Cecil McBee, Steve Ellington

[evilwickedme]

Hi so. As someone who is vaguely into comic book adapted media, but hasn’t read any superhero comics ever, what sort of like. Super basic suggestions would you have for some favorite characters/runs/series you’ve read? Sorry for the SUPER broad question

So I'm waiting for my doctor's appointment and it's taking forever and my earphones are out of battery so sure why not let's give some recommendations. As usual keep in mind I'm literally just a guy and plenty of people will disagree with me or have read comics I've never touched. Also I've read a very random collection of stories like I've never sat and read any specific spider man run but I've read random specific spider man stories you know? Anyway

Marvel

I've been reading Marvel comics for a long time now, so I'm most solid about these recs.

Deadpool

This is obviously the subject I know the most about and I've been very clear about this in the past but my favorite Deadpool run/story is the 2012 run by Posehn and Duggan, and it was one of the first comics I ever read so obviously I think it's pretty good for beginners. It's got some solid humor, a healthy balance of violence vs story for a Deadpool comic, and it's got some serious heart too. It's also a soft reboot of the Deadpool canon, only has a few references to previous events, so it's really readable for newcomers. If you like Deadpool and are willing to pick up an ongoing I also warmly recommend the new ongoing by Alyssa Wong. We're only three issues in right now but it's delightful and we've officially got our first non-woman love interest for Wade, Valentine Vuong, who's non binary!!!! Super recommend.

Kamala Khan

The original Ms. Marvel run for Kamala from 2014 by G. Willow Wilson is both delightful and incredibly beginner friendly. I haven't kept up with her but she's got a relatively easy catalogue to follow and she interacts with a lot of other heroes which means she's also a good way to get to know the marvel universe at large.

Jessica Jones

Alias is a bit of a darker, more adult series, but it's also entirely a standalone story that requires, in my humble opinion, no knowledge of the marvel universe at large to read, and is ridiculously well done. If you've seen the show, season one is a relatively faithful adaptation in that it covers the spirit of the comic and includes most of the main characters but does not adapt the story beat for beat. Definitely look up the trigger warnings if you're going to pick it up but it's a truly excellent story.

Hawkeye

I'm not as much of an expert in Hawkeye comics as @not-the-blue is (who's currently attempting the truly Herculean task of reading every important Hawkeye issue ever for her lecture, wish her luck) but Hawkeye (2012) by Matt Fraction is a really well done self contained story that includes both Kate Bishop and Clint Barton, and has an issue from the POV of a dog named Lucky the Pizza Dog who is so good! The Hawkeye tv show was based on this run but the comic is considerably better. My one problem with it as a beginner's comic is it does assume familiarity with Clint's personal history, so if you don't know that Clint used to be married to Bobbi Morse, now you know have fun.

DC

I'm much much newer to DC as y'all know but here's how I got into it at least!

Superman

All Star Superman is the easy answer and therefore the answer I'm going to give! It was conceived specifically as a story that could be read outside of main continuity, a sort of definitive story that includes all of our main Superman cast and deals with a lot of Superman's mythology without being bogged down by needing to fit in with the mainline DC universe. It's not my favorite Superman story I've read but it's really beginner friendly. My one gripe with it, and I'm not the only one by any means who feel this way, is that I think the art is butt ugly. A lot of people think it's gorgeous and I just cannot see it. I follow ppl on TikTok who refuse to read it bc of the art like. Idk. Story's great but I wish literally anybody else had drawn it

Batfam

Honestly I'm not sure there's an easy way to get into batman. Most of the elseworlds stories* I've come across for batman are either completely disconnected from the main universe in a way that makes them unrecognizable or not very good for beginners. One thing I'd do is check out the webtoon Wayne Family Adventures; it's free, and it'll get you familiar with the names of pretty much every batfamily member. The problem with WFA is that it's based on fanon interpretation of the characters and character dynamics, so even though it'll loosely reference the occasional canon event, for the most part you can't really trust it for anything more than civilian names, vigilante/superhero names, and basic appearances of, well, honestly pretty much everyone, including people I haven't even begun getting into for real. From there it's pretty much just diving into it. For Red Hood, I recommend reading A Death In The Family (the print edition I own also has A Lonely Place of Dying, which introduced Tim and is honestly a better story) as a prelude for Under the Red Hood, which, you know, reintroduced Jason as Red Hood. The first Batman story I read was Batman: Black Mirror, which features Dick as Batman and focuses on the Gordons a lot, it's a really good story, my only gripe with the story is the changing art style, the two artists do NOT mesh well. Batwoman: Elegy is a really, REALLY good standalone story, might actually be beginner friendly now that I think about it, cause it's basically her introduction (not literally but very close to it) and it doubles as her origin story; also it's written by Greg Rucka, and I'd trust him with writing my life story, fr.

*elseworlds stories are DC's term for any story that does not take place in the main multiverse and is entirely non canonical. Marvel doesn't really have this concept except I guess what if? stories, most of the non-canonical stories marvel chooses to tell simply take place in another universe within the main multiverse. All Star Superman is an elseworlds story

Watchmen

Is Watchmen beginner friendly? I genuinely have no idea, I'm incredibly biased bc it's literally the first comic I read, before I even had my webcomic phase. It's a DC comic in the sense that it was published by their imprint, but I don't even know if it counts as an elseworlds story, it's just... Completely unconnected to anything. It tells the story of the second generation of heroes in a world that is closer to ours than Marvel or DC's. There's only one truly super person in this world. Because vigilantes really did appear and rise to some kind of prominence in this world, comics look very different than what we know, and the main story is interspersed with an in universe comic about a pirate. There's a lot of political commentary in this and some of it arguably didn't age well, but it's a really interesting deconstruction of the superhero genre and one of the most notable of its kind. For better or for worse, modern comics are what they are at least partially because of this comic, and I think it's worth a read

Indie comics

I know you said you wanted beginner's recs for superhero comics, but I want to give a couple of recs for indie comics because they're worth checking out as well

Lumberjanes

Y'all know their work from She-Ra, but before they were the creative mind behind one of the most successful queer cartoons ever ND Stevenson was a well known indie comic artist and writer. They've created a number of comics I love, including the Graphic novel Nimona which I also warmly recommend, and they're also the reason I picked up lumberjanes, which is a story of a girl scount-like summer camp which is deeply weird. It's queer and a lot of fun, sort of Night Vale vibes at times. If you're looking to get into indie comics this is definitely one of the best

Giant Days

This one is a lot lighter than Lumberjanes since it's a slice of life comic about three college girls, not that Lumberjanes is exactly heavy duty. Honestly don't have much else to say about it I think it's really good!

And that's it for now! By no means a comprehensive list of... Anything, and not even a list of my personal favorite comics (although I did only include comics I genuinely enjoyed). Good luck!

(mutuals feel free to add on to this!)

[radiomaxmusic]

Thursday, March 14, 2024, 2pm ET: Feature LP: Quincy Jones - Back On The Block (1989)

Back on the Block is a 1989 studio album, released November 8, produced by Quincy Jones. The album features legendary musicians and singers from across three generations, including Ella Fitzgerald, Miles Davis, Joe Zawinul, Ice-T, Big Daddy Kane, Sarah Vaughan, Dizzy Gillespie, George Benson, Luther Vandross, Dionne Warwick, Barry White, Chaka Khan, Take 6, Bobby McFerrin, Al Jarreau, Al B.…

[one-album-wonders]

The Greatest American Rock Star Tournament

A lot of new people have discovered the March Madness of American Rock Bands in the past couple of days and are reblogging and commenting on polls that closed some time ago.  I appreciate the energy, but unfortunately there’s also a lot of anger and threats directed at bands and the people who voted for them.  I propose redirecting that energy to our follow-up tournament for The Greatest American Rock Star!  Follow this blog and reblog this post so we can get as many voters as possible for the next tournament and hopefully avoid people being angry about it after the fact.

Here's the plan:

I’m making a list of solo rock performers from the United States (including artists who were born, naturalized, or just lived in the US for a long time).  The list is below the cut and currently has 312 artists.  I’m still accepting submissions but will cap it 320.

We're using the broadest definition of rock for the artists participating in this tournament. Genres and sub-genres will included acid rock, alternative rock, art rock, blues rock, country rock, dance music, doo-wop, electronic music, folk rock, funk, glam rock, grunge, heavy metal, hip hop, indie rock, industrial, new wave, pop, power pop, punk, rap, reggae, r&b, rock and roll, rockabilly, singer/songwriter, ska, soft rock, soul, surf music, yacht rock, and more! If you think an artist is "not rock" then the best thing you can do is not vote for them. Nobody wants to see your comments about how you think [artists name] is "not rock" and if you're too obnoxious about it you might get blocked.

For the first stage of the competition, artists will be in groups of 4 with other artists from the same decade.  Since many artists have multi-decade careers, I’m placing them in the decade when they first emerged as a popular recording artist, which is deliberately vague, and I may shift some artists around a bit to balance the groups.

Schedule:

April 3-10: Group Stage

Every day I will post 9 to 10 polls of groups of 4.  These polls will be open 7 days to allow them to get the most possible attention from Tumblr users.  Campaigning for favorite artists is encouraged. Vitriol directed at artists and especially at Tumblr users who vote for them is not, and may get you blocked.

April 17-20: The Winnowing

Artists who advanced from the group stage will be seeded for head to head, one day polls against other artists who participated in groups whose polls started on the same day.

April 27-May 10: Bracket

All surviving artists will be placed into a bracket for head-to-head matchups lasting one day each.

"Weird Al" Yankovic

50 Cent

Aaron Neville

Afrika Bambaataa

Akon

Al Green

Al Jarreau

Albert King

Alice Cooper

Alicia Keys

Angel Olsen

Aretha Franklin

Ariana Grande

B.B. King

Bad Bunny

Barry White

Beck

Belinda Carlisle

Ben E. King

Bernie Worrell

Bette Midler

Beyonce

Big Daddy Kane

Big Joe Turner

Big Mama Thornton

Bill Haley

Bill Withers

Bille Joe Armstrong

Billie Eilish

Billy Joel

Billy Preston

Bo Diddley

Bob Dylan

Bob Mould

Bob Seger

Bobbie Gentry

Bobby "Blue" Bland

Bobby Darrin

Bobby Womack

Bonnie Raitt

Bootsy Collins

Brandi Carlile

Brenda Lee

Brian Wilson

Brittany Howard

Bruce Springsteen

Bruno Mars

Buddy Guy

Buddy Holly

Busta Rhymes

Cardi B

Carl Perkins

Carlos Santana

Carly Simon

Carole King

Cat Power

Chaka Khan

Chance the Rapper

Cher

Chris Cornell

Chris Isaak

Chuck Berry

Chuck Willis

Clyde McPhatter

Common

Conway Twitty

Coolio

Curtis Mayfield

Cyndi Lauper

DaBaby

D'Angelo

Danger Mouse

Darlene Love

David Byrne

David Crosby

David Lee Roth

Debbie Harry

Del Shannon

Diana Ross

Dick Dale

Dion

Dionne Warwick

DMX

Dolly Parton

Don Henley

Donna Summer

Dr. Dre

Dr. John

Duane Eddy

Eddie Cochran

Eddie Money

Elvis Presley

Eminem

Erykah Badu

Esther Phillips

Etta James

Everlast

Fats Domino

Fetty Wap

Fiona Apple

Flo Rida

Frank Ocean

Frank Zappa

Future

Gary Clark Jr.

Gary Puckett

Gene Pitney

Gene Vincent

George Clinton

Ghostface Killah

Glen Frey

Gloria Estefan

Gloria Gaynor

Gram Parsons

Gregg Allman

Gwen Stefani

Halsey

Hank Ballard

Harry Nilsson

Howlin' Wolf

Ice Cube

Ice-T

Iggy Pop

Ike Turner

Irma Thomas

Isaac Hayes

J Dilla

J. Cole

Jack White

Jackie Wilson

Jackson Browne

Jadakiss

James Brown

James Ingram

James Taylor

Jane Wiedlin

Janelle Monae

Janet Jackson

Janis Joplin

Jason Derulo

Jason Mraz

Jay-Z

Jeff Buckley

Jennifer Hudson

Jennifer Lopez

Jenny Lewis

Jerry Lee Lewis

Jill Sobule

Jim Croce

Jimi Hendrix

Jimmy Reed

Joan Baez

Joe Tex

Joe Walsh

John Fogerty

John Lee Hooker

John Legend

John Mellencamp

John Prine

John Sebastian

Johnny Ace

Johnny Cash

Johnny Winter

Jon Bon Jovi

Joni Mitchell

Josh Groban

Juice WRLD

Juliana Hatfield

Justin Timberlake

Kanye West

Katy Perry

Kelly Clarkson

Kendrick Lamar

Kenny Loggins

Kesha

Kid Rock

Kim Carnes

Kurtis Blow

Lady Gaga

Lana Del Rey

Laura Nyro

Lauryn Hill

Lavern Baker

Lenny Kravitz

Levon Helm

Lil Baby

Lil Kim

Lil Nas X

Lil Wayne

Linda Rondstadt

Lindsey Buckingham

Link Wray

Lionel Richie

Lisa Loeb

Little Richard

Little Willie John

Liz Phair

Lizzo

LL Cool J

Lloyd Price

Lorraine Ellison

Lou Reed

Lucinda Williams

Ludacris

Luke Bryan

Madlib

Madonna

Mariah Carey

Marvin Gaye

Mary J. Blige

Mary Wells

MC Lyte

Meat Loaf

Meg Myers

Megan Thee Stallion

Meghan Trainor

Melissa Etheridge

Meredith Brooks

Method Man

MF Doom

Michael Jackson

Michael McDonald

Miles Davis

Miley Cyrus

Missy Eliot

Mitski

Moby

Muddy Waters

Nancy Sinatra

Nas

Neil Diamond

Neko Case

Nina Simone

Otis Redding

P!nk

Pat Benatar

Patti Smith

Paul Simon

Paul Westerberg

Paula Cole

Percy Sledge

Pharrell Williams

Phil Ochs

Philp Bailey

Phoebe Bridgers

Pitbull

Post Malone

Prince

Queen Latifah

Randy Newman

Ray Charles

Richie Havens

Rick Derringer

Rick Springfield

Ricky Nelson

Ritchie Valens

Rob Zombie

Roger McGuinn

Ronnie Spector

Roy Orbison

Ruth Brown

Ryan Adams

Sam Cooke

Sammy Hagar

Screamin' Jay Hawkins

Selena Gomez

Sharon Van Etten

Shawn Colvin

Sheb Wooley

Sheila E.

Sheryl Crow

Sly Stone

Smokey Robinson

Snoop Dogg

Solomon Burke

St. Vincent

Stephen Stills

Steve Earle

Steve Miller

Steve Perry

Steve Van Zandt

Stevie Nicks

Stevie Ray Vaughn

Stevie Wonder

Sufjan Stevens

Suzanne Vega

Taylor Swift

The Big Bopper

The Notorious B.I.G.

The Weeknd

Timbaland

Tina Turner

Todd Rundgren

Tom Petty

Tom Waits

Tori Amos

Townes Van Zandt

T-Pain

Tracy Bonham

Tracy Chapman

Travis Scott

Tupac Shakur

Usher

Wanda Jackson

Warren Zevon

Waylon Jennings

Whitney Houston

Willie Nelson

Wilson Picket

Wiz Khalifa

Wyclef Jean

Yasiin Bey (Mos Def)

[cinemapremi]

Salaar Box Office Collection Day 7: Worldwide Crossed Rs 500 Crore!

In a cinematic rollercoaster, Prabhas-starrer Salaar experienced a phenomenal start, raking in over Rs 90 crore on its first day. However, the seventh day witnessed a staggering 85% drop, with collections plummeting to Rs 13 crore. Let's delve into the highs and lows of Salaar's box office journey. Salaar Box Office Record: Prabhas’s Movie Makes History, Beats Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan Salaar vs Dunki Box Office Battle: Salaar’s Massive Opening Day, Is Dunki Left in the Dust?

The Week in Review

Salaar Box Office Collection Day-wise Breakdown DayCollection (in Crores)190.7256.35362.05446.3524.9615.175.32 (estimated) Occupancy Insights Salaar experienced 21% occupancy in Telugu markets on the seventh day, its primary audience. Hyderabad witnessed a 24.75% occupancy rate with 638 shows. In the Hindi-speaking market, it faced stiff competition but maintained a 20.52% occupancy. Delhi-NCR and Mumbai regions recorded occupancies of 23.75% and 18.25%, respectively.

Global Box Office Collection

Salaar achieved a global milestone, crossing the Rs 500 crore mark on the seventh day. This places it among the elite films of the year, alongside releases like Pathaan, Jawan, Jailer, Leo, Gadar 2, and Animal. Notably, Salaar's global journey began with a robust Rs 175 crore on the first day, culminating in a total of Rs 325 crore for the week.

Prabhas's Resurgence

The film signifies a major comeback for Prabhas, who faced setbacks with Saaho, Radhe Shyam, and Adipurush. Salaar's success paves the way for his upcoming venture, Kalki 2898 AD, featuring Amitabh Bachchan and Deepika Padukone.

Behind the Scenes

Directorial Excellence Directed by Prashanth Neel, Salaar boasts a stellar cast, including Prithviraj Sukumaran, Sriya Reddy, Shruti Haasan, and Tinnu Anand. Anticipation surrounds the second part, Salaar Part 2 Shouryanga Parvam, for which a release date is awaited. https://www.instagram.com/reel/C0W4pEhPAWV/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MjM0N2Q2NDBjYg== KGF Director's Legacy Prashanth Neel, renowned for directing the Yash-starrer KGF films, adds another feather to his cap with Salaar. The KGF franchise collectively earned nearly Rs 1500 crore in India.

Ceasefire Triumph

Salaar Part 1: Ceasefire, a parallel success, is estimated to surpass Rs 300 crore in India. The seventh-day collection alone is projected to exceed Rs 5.32 crore across languages. The film's global team proudly declared its triumph, surpassing the Rs 500 crore mark worldwide. SalaarCeaseFireHits500Crs resonated across social media, solidifying its global dominance.

Unraveling Salaar's Tale

Adapted from Prashanth's 2014 Kannada film Ugramm, Salaar delves into the story of childhood friends, exploring the transformation into foes. Starring Jagapathi Babu, Bobby Simha, Sriya Reddy, and others, the film weaves an intricate narrative.

The Second Weekend Saga

Amidst drops in the Telugu version, Salaar finds support in the Hindi-dubbed release. As it enters the second weekend, hopes are high for a resurgence, potentially overtaking Dunki’s second-weekend numbers. Salaar's box office saga is a testament to Prabhas's enduring star power and Prashanth Neel's directorial prowess. While facing challenges, Salaar's triumphs and setbacks make it a compelling chapter in Indian cinema. Is Salaar Prabhas's biggest hit? Salaar marks Prabhas's significant comeback but is not his highest-grossing film to date. When will Salaar Part 2 release? The release date for Salaar Part 2 Shouryanga Parvam is yet to be announced. How did Salaar perform internationally? Salaar achieved global success, crossing Rs 500 crore worldwide within a week. What is Salaar Part 1: Ceasefire's standout feature? Ceasefire is estimated to surpass Rs 300 crore in India, showcasing its substantial impact. Can Salaar recover in the second weekend? Salaar's acceptance in the Hindi belt may lead to a strong second weekend, potentially surpassing Dunki's numbers. Also Checkout. Read the full article

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Happy 64th Birthday Brian Alexander "B. A." Robertson, born September 12th 1956.

Robertson was born and raised in Glasgow attending the former Allan Glen's School, Glasgow,[and the Royal Scottish Academy of Music & Drama. He recorded his first album "Wringing Applause", for Ardent Records in 1973. It enjoyed modest critical acclaim, and a nomination in Down Beat Magazine's year end poll. He made four further albums, but had little commercial success.

During these years, he combined his career as an artist in a writing and production partnership with bassist Herbie Flowers. BA wrote and produced with Herbie, and worked with an eclectic crowd, including Lionel Bart, Joe Brown, Jim Cregan, Ray Cooper, Micky Dolenz, Gillian Gregory, Georg Kajanus, Harry Nilsson, Phil Pickett, Annie Ross, Sandie Shaw, and Chris Spedding.

He made his first television appearance with Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel (1976), played piano on the B side of "Come Up And See Me Make Me Smile".

Before finding fame in his own right B A teamed up with guitarist Terry Britten and wrote over 20 worldwide hits, the pick of them for Cliff Richard, the songs Carrie and Wired for Sound, the latter was nominated Ivor Novello Song of the Year in 1981.

It was around the same time his singing career took off. He enjoyed chart success in Europe, with six hit singles as an artist. The first, "Bang Bang", achieved sales over 1 million, the last Flight 19, in 1982, a #1 in Iceland! This track inspired a ground breaking music video directed by Brian Grant. BA was nominated Ivor Novello Songwriter of the Year 1980, UK Male Vocalist, Daily Mirror Rock & Pop Awards 1980, JVC Scottish Musician of the Year 1982. He recorded with Maggie Bell in 1982, Frida from Abba, 83, and Lulu in 84.

As well as appearing in concert, he also featured on radio and television. Was a frequent guest broadcaster for the BBC, from 1980 to 1985. Hosted his own music series "BA In Music". In 1986 he was commissioned to compose the music for The Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh. He has written more than 30 themes, songs, and scores, for film, television and special events. These include "The Other Side of The World" by Chaka Khan for the motion picture "White Nights", music for one of the UK's longest running talk shows "Wogan", and "We Have A Dream" for Scotland's World Cup Football Squad of 1982.

Throughout the 80's and 90's he continued to write and work in the studio with another diverse group, including Sam Brown, Roger Daltrey, Lonnie Donegan, Dave Edmunds, Bernard Edwards, Peter Frampton, Alan Gorrie, John Jarvis, Maz + Kilgore, Joe Sample, Helena Springs, and Andy Taylor (Duran Duran).

He met Genesis guitarist Mike Rutherford in 1985, and began a second long term writing collaboration. He introduced Paul Carrack to the embryo Mike & The Mechanics. As writer and musician, he featured on six of their studio albums. Wrote their first hit single "Silent Running", Billboard's number 1 Rock Song of 1986, and the international success, "The Living Years". This most celebrated of his lyrics written when his father died twelve weeks before the birth of his son.

At the 1990 Grammy Awards, "The Living Years" had four nominations, including Song of the Year. BA was pipped for the statuettes by good friend Arif Mardin and "The Wind Beneath My Wings". In London, at The Ivor Novellos, 'The Living Years' topped 1991 Grammy winner "Another Day in Paradise" for Best Song.

He was invited to set up offices at The Walt Disney Studio, by Michael Eisner, and Jeffrey Katzenburg. BA moved with his family to Los Angeles. He remained a feature on the lot for over three years. Was Creator, and Producer of Grammy nominated, multi-platinum, music video, "Simply Mad About The Mouse". Artists include Harry Connick Jnr., LL Cool J., Billy Joel, and Bobby McFerrin.

1991 saw "Silent Running" and "The Living Years", awarded "MillionAir" status by BMI, for more than one million broadcast performances in the US. "Silent Running" has now reached almost three million plays, and 'The Living Years' over four.

From 1993 through 1995, he put together, "With Your Hand on My Heart" for Patti LaBelle and Michael Crawford. Michael's album had a double Grammy nomination and world wide sales of more than 2 million. Wrote music for "Baywatch", the world's most popular television show and collaborated on a musical with Burt Bacharach.

He continued to work with Mike & The Mechanics, had six songs in the "Beggar On A Beach of Gold" project including the title song, and another six on their, multi-platinum CD, "Hits". He worked as writer, and musical associate to Phil Ramone on the stage production "EFX”, at the MGM Grand Las Vegas. The opening song "Somewhere in Time”, a collaboration with John Barry.

For the past 20 years or so Robertson has lived in Ireland, continually working on various projects he is still in high demand, Over the years, B A has accumulated more than 70 silver, gold, and platinum record awards. He lives with his wife, designer Karen Manners, they have two adult children.

I've chosen this song because it is my favourite Scottish World goal offering, remember, if you are old enough, four years previously, Andy Cameron proclaimed, We're Going to WIN the world Cup, by the time 1982 came B A Robertson knew that it was a dream. Oh I must add, the last World Cup Scotland was in 1998, and the much more realistic song was by Del Amitri, and calle Don't come home too soon, which as always we did, failing to get beyond the first stages yet again

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Calacus Monthly Hit & Miss – The FA & Amir Khan

Every month we look at the best and worst communicators in the sports world from the last few weeks.

HIT - THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION & THE ALZHEINMER’S SOCIETY

So much has been written in recent years about the risks of brain injury caused by head impacts in rugby and latterly by football.

A number of high profile deaths has prompted concerns about the long-term health of footballers who head the ball regularly.

Former England and West Bromwich Albion and England striker, Jeff Astle, died of dementia in 2002, aged just 59 with a coroner ruling that he was killed by his work as a footballer having scored a large number of headed goals.

Since then, a number of former footballers have been diagnosed with, or died of, dementia, and many of them have had that diagnosis linked to their careers.

Former Leeds and England defender Jack Charlton died in 2020 while Nobby Stiles died in 2020 and Ray Wilson in 2018 – all suffering from dementia. Jack’s brother, Manchester United legend Sir Bobby Charlton, is also a sufferer.

No wonder a group of former football, rugby league and rugby union players have been taking legal action claiming they suffered brain injuries playing their respective sports including relatives of Stiles.

Some research undertaken by the Karolinska Institute in Sweden, published in the Lancet Public Health journal, found that footballers are 50% more likely to develop dementia than the rest of the population.

Its research found that 8.3 per cent of outfield footballers were diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, compared to 5.1 per cent of the control group.

The study compared the health records of 6,000 elite footballers and more than 56,000 non-footballers between 1924 and 2019 and suggested that outfield footballers were 50 per cent more likely to develop dementia than the rest of the population.

The data shows concerning trends, so it is no surprise that in England, the Football Association is trialling banning children under 12 from heading the ball in certain grassroots competitions and leagues. If successful, it will apply to the International Football Association Board for a law change to remove heading for under-12s altogether.

Brain injury charity Headway criticised UEFA for not allowing concussion substitutes in the Women's Champions League after Arsenal and England's Beth Mead suffered a head injury against Ajax.

Luke Griggs, Headway’s chief executive, said: “It is important that football is willing to evolve as our understanding of the long-term implications of repeated sub-concussive impacts increases.

“We know enough now to make balanced, sensible adjustments to limit exposure to head impacts.” This includes “limiting of heading practice drills for adults, and complete bans on children heading the ball as they move through key stages in their physical and neurological development,” he added.

Perhaps, then, the official charity partnership between England’s Football Association and dementia charity The Alzheimer’s Society is a natural fit.

Recent activity around the England Lionesses’ match against Australia, to raise awareness and funds for dementia research and support by encouraging fans to donate, share their memories, and wear blue in support of the cause was executed brilliantly.

An estimated 850,000 people live with dementia in the UK (the writer also lost his Mum to dementia a few years ago), which is likely to increase to above 1 million by 2025.

By using the power of sport to drive positive social change, the campaign was able to create a sense of shared purpose and belonging among fans and players alike.

Most notably, players on both the England and Australia teams played without names on a third of their shirts to highlight the fact that one in three people could forget the name of their favourite player or treasured football memory.

Different players wore the nameless shirts after half-time, to further draw attention to the confusion and memory loss often experienced by those living with dementia, before being auctioned.

Fans were encouraged to engage with the stunt using the hashtag #TheForgottenThird.

Kate Lee, Alzheimer’s Society CEO, said: “Right now, there are too many people facing dementia alone and without the right support.  With The FA’s backing and support, we can reach more people than ever before, and we can reach them sooner.

“The sport has an unrivalled ability to bring people and communities together, which is why we’re asking fans up and down the country to get behind this important cause and donate whatever they can, so no-one must face dementia alone.

“We hope by making this simple alternation with this gesture and getting both teams to show a sign of solidarity, we can put an important spotlight on just how much dementia can devastate lives.

“I hope it makes a massive impact from the stands to screens, inspiring people to donate so we can reach even more people with our life-changing support, which helps people through some of the hardest and most frightening times.”

Ahead of the game, 11-year-old Eve interviewed the Lionesses to discuss what football means to them and their experiences with dementia.

The international fixture was hosted at Brentford FC’s Gtech Community Stadium and saw the unveiling of a striking mural by sports correspondent Carrie Brown.

The large-scale art installation, designed and created by MurWalls, captured key moments of England Women’s football – with fans being encouraged to add their most unforgettable memories to the mural.

England coach Sarina Wiegman said: “Tonight was a chance for both sets of players to come together in recognition of the many people living with dementia and their families and friends who help them.

“I’m very proud to see our players again continue to use their platform to show support for important causes – I hope it inspires fans to donate and support Alzheimer’s Society’s important work.”

The social impact of the campaign, however, was significant. Over the past two seasons, the partnership has raised over £400,000, with thousands more fans, players and staff now knowing where to go to access vital dementia support.

The Alzheimer Society has created a sense of community and purpose around the cause, inspiring thousands of football fans to donate, share their stories, and engage with the issue of dementia in a meaningful way.

MISS – AMIR KHAN

Calacus had the pleasure of working with Amir Khan, who was supporting one of our clients, a few years ago.

Polite, helpful and professional, he was great with the attending media and helpful at every turn.

His boxing career speaks for itself. Khan unified world titles at super-lightweight and faced pound-for-pound stars Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez and Terence Crawford during a 40-fight career featuring 34 wins and six defeats.

He has also undertaken a great deal of charity work, launching his own Foundation supporting local business in his hometown of Bolton and disasters in the Philippines and the Indian Ocean Tsunami.

But Khan’s life has also been shrouded in controversy – with his private life being a popular topic for the tabloid newspapers as well as accusations regarding possible homophobic language and an armed robbery that saw Khan lose his expensive watch in East London last year.

In what proved to be his last fight, Khan lost to Kell Brook in the sixth round of their hotly anticipated bout in Manchester in February 2023.

Soon afterwards, he announced his retirement. "It's time to hang up my gloves," Khan, who turned professional in 2005, said on Twitter.

However, with the court case ongoing after the armed robbers were caught, Khan suffered a huge blow to his reputation when the UK Anti-Doping Agency (UKAD) banned him from all sport for two years.

The statement from UKAD Chief Executive Jane Rumble read: “This case serves as a reminder that UKAD will diligently pursue Anti-Doping Rule Violations in order to protect clean sport. 

“Strict liability means Athletes are ultimately responsible for what they ingest and for the presence of any Prohibited Substances in a Sample. It is important that all Athletes and their support personnel, whatever level they are competing at, take their anti-doping responsibilities seriously. Not doing so risks damaging not only an Athlete’s career, but also undermining public confidence in clean sport.”

Khan had been informed that after his fight with Brook, samples had produced an Adverse Analytical Finding (AAF) for ostarine and after a hearing and an independent tribunal, despite proving that his usage was unintentional, Khan was suspended retrospectively.

In reality, while it has an impact on his sporting integrity – albeit minimal because of the small trace of ostarine in his system – his reputation has taken an unexpected knock.

UKAD’s statement indicated that Khan was aware of the verdict in late February this year, although they waited until early April to make the news public.

Armed with that information, Khan should have had a statement prepared explaining his version of events up to and including the ban – and kept in closer contact with UKAD to ascertain when the news was being released.

His failure to do that meant that a scheduled interview on Sky News with Kay Burley was hastily cancelled – while he was already getting ready in the studio.

Without the support of PR advisers, it gave the impression that Khan was blindsided by the timing of the announcement and unprepared when it came out.

Khan had the opportunity at Sky News to calmly give his side of the story – which he could and should have mentally prepared for in the weeks after discovering the UKAD verdict, let alone in the months since his adverse sample had been discovered.

There are occasionally times when “no comment” is the best approach, although those are increasingly rare given the media’s ability to either find alternative experts or use the ‘empty chair’ tactic to add further humiliation to a story.

But if Khan had been advised and supported properly, he could have addressed the situation head-on, with confidence and a clear message which both explained what had happened and what he planned to do about it.

As it was, he was ambushed by another Sky camera crew outside the Sky studios at Millbank, appearing to want to get away and then giving a confused and half-baked explanation which did more harm than good.

There was no manager, nor a PR adviser to support him and the fact that he said that he would write a statement shows how little thought had gone into dealing with this.

During his interview, Khan said: “I never cheated. I’m a retired fighter. At the same time you can see by my performance, my performance against Kell Brook wasn’t the best, I lost the fight. If I went in and knocked Kell Brook out it’s different.

“I’ve never cheated in my life. I’m the one who wanted the testing on the fight and also the amount that was in my system could have been by shaking people’s hand.

“I don’t know what drug was in my system. I’m a retired fighter so I’ve got a two-year ban now it’s quite strange and funny that they’ve rang me, I’m already retired anyway. No comeback plans at all but I’ve never cheated and I never will, that’s not something I would do.”

Promoter Ben Shalom, whose company Boxxer was representing Khan at the time of the Brook fight, admitted that he had no idea about the doping offence or subsequent tribunal.

“I called the board [British Boxing Board of Control] today when I saw it on social media and said, ‘Do you know about this?’ and they said, ‘I only found out yesterday,'” Shalom said.

“We didn’t even know there was a process. We didn’t even know [Khan] failed a test. It’s completely insane. And it’s dangerous.

“There should be no getting out of failing a drug test. It doesn’t matter whether it’s intentional, doesn’t matter what it was. That’s it. A strict liability ban. And it needs to be governed by a world governing body not multiple different people having different opinions with different rules. It is just communication and it’s bullshit. I’m shocked.”

Khan may have had no plans to return to the ring, but he could have minimised the damage to his reputation caused by this doping offence simply by having the foresight to prepare for the inevitable media interest when the story broke.

His initial response further underlines the importance of preparation for every scenario rather than wait until bad news comes out.

Notably, later that week, Khan did a sit-down interview with Sky Sports, having clearly taken the time to do the preparatory work which should have happened way earlier.

During the interview he said: “I don't know how it got into my system, maybe shaking hands, maybe sharing a drink with somebody. It was a big shock to me.

"It's such a tiny amount that was never of any benefit at all. I don't know how it got in there but I should've maybe taken a little bit more precaution. I'm very sorry about it.

“I can honestly say that I've always been a clean fighter. I've always been the type of person who's always asked to be drug tested.

“I don't want to be remembered for something like this, that'll hurt me a lot. If people remember me for just this incident that's happened then I think it'll always upset me because I know it was never done on purpose.

“Hopefully people believe me and maybe take more precaution, especially the young and upcoming fighters can learn from me how mistakes can happen.”

Time will tell whether the label of ‘drug cheat’ is used in reference to Khan, undoing so much of the good he has done for society and the sport of boxing.

His initial shambolic response to the drugs verdict revelations underlines further the need for crisis communications preparation.

Being reactive instead of proactive sets the narrative tone which is often tough to recover from.

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Everette Harp (August 17, 1961) is a jazz saxophonist. His album Jazz Funk Soul, a collaboration with Chuck Loeb and Jeff Lorber, received his first nomination for a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards.

He was born in Houston. He is the youngest of eight children. His father was a minister and his mother played the organ. He started playing jazz in middle school at Marshall Junior High. He attended the High School for Performing and Visual Arts in Houston and North Texas State University as a music major. He joined Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity. Working as an accountant for a short time, he played in local Houston bands, most notably a jazz/funk group called The Franchise which released an album locally with the first recording of Harp’s “There’s Still Hope”.

He moved to Los Angeles and toured with Teena Marie and then Anita Baker. George Duke signed him to a contract with Capitol Records to record with his group 101 North. Bruce Lundvall of Blue Note Records signed him to a solo contract before the group album was released. His album was produced by Duke and released by Blue Note.

He appeared at the Montreux Jazz Festival as a featured guest artist presented by Duke. He appeared every week on The Arsenio Hall Show. His appearance on Sax by the Fire led to his performing on the theme song for Entertainment Tonight. He played the theme song for Soul Train and shared the stage with President Bill Clinton at the Arkansas Ball.

He worked with Stanley Clarke, Natalie Cole, Neil Diamond, Aretha Franklin, Wayne Henderson, Al Jarreau, The Jazz Crusaders, Billy Joel, Chaka Khan, Kenny Loggins, Bobby Lyle, Peter Maffay, Marcus Miller, Chante Moore, Dianne Reeves, Eros Ramazzotti, Brenda Russell, Joe Sample, and Luther Vandross.

He continued his television and studio recording obligations and his solo recording career. He became a staple in the Los Angeles TV and recording studio scene. He appeared on several television shows, including The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson and with Jay Leno, The Arsenio Hall Show, and The Tavis Smiley Show. #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence #phibetasigma

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Suhana Khan stuns in new campaign photos of Aryan Khan’s streetwear brand, see pics

Shah Rukh Khan also featured in the campaign for the streetwear brand.

In 2022, Aryan Khan, the son of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, launched his luxury streetwear brand D’yavol X whose advertisement featured his superstar father Shah Rukh Khan. Now, in the latest campaign, he brought together his superstar father and his sister Suhana Khan for a new advertisement. In the latest campaign photos, Suhana makes a stunning appearance.

The brand’s page shared a series of photos of Suhana Khan donning the streetwear collection. She is wearing a black tank top with washed black denims featuring the logo.

On the work front, Suhana Khan made her debut last year with Zoya Akhtar’s The Archies. She will next star in Sujoy Ghosh’s King with Shah Rukh Khan poised to make extended appearance.

Meanwhile, Aryan Khan is all set to debut as a director in Stardom, produced by Red Chillies Entertainment. He is poised to step into the director's chair with his debut project, a six-episode series. It promises to be a star-studded affair with cameo appearances from some of Bollywood's biggest names, including Shah Rukh Khan himself, along with Ranbir Kapoor, Ranveer Singh, Karan Johar, and Bobby Deol. Headlining the series is Lakshya Lalwani, who is set to portray a central role in this fictionalized narrative offering viewers a glimpse into the inner workings of the Hindi film industry.

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Events 3.1 (after 1930)

1932 – Aviator Charles Lindbergh's 20-month-old son Charles Jr is kidnapped from his home in East Amwell, New Jersey. His body would not be found until May 12. 1939 – An Imperial Japanese Army ammunition dump explodes at Hirakata, Osaka, Japan, killing 94. 1941 – World War II: Bulgaria signs the Tripartite Pact, allying itself with the Axis powers. 1942 – World War II: Japanese forces land on Java, the main island of the Dutch East Indies, at Merak and Banten Bay (Banten), Eretan Wetan (Indramayu) and Kragan (Rembang). 1946 – The Bank of England is nationalised. 1947 – The International Monetary Fund begins financial operations. 1950 – Cold War: Klaus Fuchs is convicted of spying for the Soviet Union by disclosing top secret atomic bomb data. 1953 – Soviet Premier Joseph Stalin suffers a stroke and collapses; he dies four days later. 1954 – Nuclear weapons testing: The Castle Bravo, a 15-megaton hydrogen bomb, is detonated on Bikini Atoll in the Pacific Ocean, resulting in the worst radioactive contamination ever caused by the United States. 1954 – Armed Puerto Rican nationalists attack the United States Capitol building, injuring five Representatives. 1956 – The International Air Transport Association finalizes a draft of the Radiotelephony spelling alphabet for the International Civil Aviation Organization. 1956 – Formation of the East German Nationale Volksarmee. 1958 – Samuel Alphonsus Stritch is appointed Pro-Prefect of the Propagation of Faith and thus becomes the first U.S. member of the Roman Curia. 1961 – Uganda becomes self-governing and holds its first elections. 1962 – American Airlines Flight 1 crashes into Jamaica Bay in New York, killing 95. 1964 – Villarrica Volcano begins a strombolian eruption causing lahars that destroy half of the town of Coñaripe. 1964 – Paradise Airlines Flight 901A crashes near Lake Tahoe, Nevada, killing 85. 1966 – Venera 3 Soviet space probe crashes on Venus becoming the first spacecraft to land on another planet's surface. 1966 – The Ba'ath Party takes power in Syria. 1971 – President of Pakistan Yahya Khan indefinitely postpones the pending national assembly session, precipitating massive civil disobedience in East Pakistan. 1973 – Black September storms the Saudi embassy in Khartoum, Sudan, resulting in the assassination of three Western hostages. 1974 – Watergate scandal: Seven are indicted for their role in the Watergate break-in and charged with conspiracy to obstruct justice. 1981 – Provisional Irish Republican Army member Bobby Sands begins his hunger strike in HM Prison Maze. 1990 – Steve Jackson Games is raided by the United States Secret Service, prompting the later formation of the Electronic Frontier Foundation. 1991 – Uprisings against Saddam Hussein begin in Iraq, leading to the deaths of more than 25,000 people, mostly civilians. 1992 – Bosnia and Herzegovina declares its independence from Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. 1998 – Titanic became the first film to gross over $1 billion worldwide. 2002 – U.S. invasion of Afghanistan: Operation Anaconda begins in eastern Afghanistan. 2002 – The Envisat environmental satellite successfully launches aboard an Ariane 5 rocket to reach an orbit of 800 km (500 mi) above the Earth, which was the then-largest payload at 10.5 m long and with a diameter of 4.57 m. 2003 – Management of the United States Customs Service and the United States Secret Service move to the United States Department of Homeland Security. 2005 – In Roper v. Simmons, the U.S. Supreme Court rules that the execution of juveniles found guilty of any crime is unconstitutional. 2006 – English-language Wikipedia reaches its one millionth article, Jordanhill railway station. 2007 – Tornadoes break out across the southern United States, killing at least 20 people, including eight at Enterprise High School.

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“Munawar Faruqui” Takes the Dance Floor by Storm: Recreating Bobby Deol’s Iconic Jamal Kudu Sequence”

The electrifying success party of Bigg Boss 17 saw a dazzling reunion of the participants, and the highlight of the night was none other than the show’s winner, Munawar Faruqui. However, it wasn’t just the victory that stole the limelight; it was Munawar’s viral dance moves, particularly his recreation of Bobby Deol’s iconic Jamal Kudu sequence from the film Animal. Let’s dive into the details of Munawar Faruqui’s dance spectacle that’s currently taking social media by storm.

Munawar Faruqui’s Viral Dance Extravaganza The celebration reached new heights as Munawar Faruqui hit the dance floor with an energy that could rival the sun. Fan pages dedicated to the comedian flooded social media with a video capturing his moves, amplifying the craze. The video showcases Munawar Faruqui effortlessly recreating Bobby Deol’s viral Jamal Kudu dance, a mesmerizing display that has set the internet abuzz.

Star-Studded Dance Night The night wasn’t short of star-studded performances, with Ankita Lokhande and Mannara Chopra joining in the festivities. The duo mesmerized the audience with a dance to Salman Khan’s hit song “Just Chill.” Adding to the spectacle, the video features Ankita Lokhande’s husband, Vicky Jain, who was also a contestant on Bigg Boss 17. Get ready to be enchanted as we relive the magical moments from this star-studded dance night.

Munawar Faruqui’s Bigg Boss 17 Triumph Munawar Faruqui didn’t just dominate the dance floor; he emerged victorious in the Bigg Boss 17 competition, bagging a handsome cash prize of ₹50 lakh and a brand-new car. Hosted by the charismatic Salman Khan, Bigg Boss 17 witnessed Munawar’s journey from a stand-up comedian to a reality show champion. This triumph adds another feather to his cap after securing the title in the TV reality show Lock Upp (season 1).

A Glimpse into Bigg Boss 17 Finale In the nail-biting finale of Bigg Boss 17, Abhishek Kumar clinched the first runner-up position, while Mannara Chopra secured a spot in the top 3. Arun Mashettey and TV star Ankita Lokhande achieved commendable positions in the top 5. The 17th season, which premiered on October 15, 2023, showcased an impressive lineup of 17 contestants, including wildcard entrant K-pop singer Aoora. Salman Khan, the ever-charming host, added his flair to the Weekend Ka Vaar episodes, making the season unforgettable...

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Kapoor Family Legacy: An Overview of the Iconic Mumbai Clan

The Kapoor family, an integral part of the Hindi film industry, has left an indelible mark on Bollywood for several generations. With a legacy spanning over 90 years, the Kapoor family has produced numerous talented actors, directors, and filmmakers, making significant contributions to Indian cinema. In this article, we provide an overview of the Ranbir Kapoor's family's iconic journey, highlighting their achievements, contributions, and the lasting impact they have had on the Mumbai film industry.

Prithviraj Kapoor: The Patriarch

The foundation of the Kapoor family's illustrious legacy was laid by Prithviraj Kapoor, an esteemed theater and film actor. He established Prithvi Theatre, a renowned theater company, in 1944, which remains one of Mumbai's premier cultural institutions to this day. Known for his captivating stage presence and captivating performances in films, Prithviraj Kapoor's work paved the way for the success of his descendants in Indian cinema.

Raj Kapoor: The Showman

Raj Kapoor, one of the most celebrated filmmakers and actors in Indian cinema, was Prithviraj Kapoor's son. Fondly referred to as the "Showman," Raj Kapoor captivated audiences with his charm, unique storytelling, and memorable performances. He established R.K. Films, which produced several blockbuster movies, including the iconic "Awara" and "Shree 420." Raj Kapoor's films showcased social issues and emotions in a captivating manner, making him a revered filmmaker of his time.

The Kapoor Brothers: A Multifaceted Trio

The Kapoor brothers - Randhir Kapoor, Rishi Kapoor, and Rajiv Kapoor - continued the family's passion for acting and filmmaking. Randhir Kapoor achieved success both as an actor and producer, starring in hit films like "Kal Aaj Aur Kal" and "Jawani Diwani." Rishi Kapoor, fondly remembered as "The Chocolate Boy" of Bollywood, mesmerized the audience with his versatile performances in films such as "Bobby" and "Karz." Rajiv Kapoor, although less prolific, contributed his acting talent to films like "Ram Teri Ganga Maili."

Kareena Kapoor Khan and Karisma Kapoor: The Leading Ladies

The Kapoor family's legacy extended to the next generation with Kareena Kapoor Khan and Karisma Kapoor, daughters of Randhir Kapoor. Both actresses carved a niche for themselves in Bollywood, becoming leading ladies known for their talent, beauty, and impactful performances. Kareena Kapoor Khan, popularly known as Bebo, has delivered notable performances in films like "Jab We Met" and "Udta Punjab," while Karisma Kapoor created a mark with films like "Raja Hindustani" and "Dil To Pagal Hai."

Conclusion

The Kapoor family's iconic legacy continues to shine brightly in the world of Indian cinema. From Prithviraj Kapoor's theatrical brilliance to Raj Kapoor's cinematic genius, and the subsequent successes of their descendants, the Kapoor family has played a remarkable role in shaping the Mumbai film industry. Their contributions have left an indelible mark, inspiring generations of actors and filmmakers. The Kapoor family's legacy is a testament to their creativity, talent, and collective passion that has made them an integral part of the rich tapestry of Indian cinema.

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Koffee With Karan 8: Karan Johar reveals about a trait that Sara Ali Khan and Saif Ali Khan have in common 8 : Bollywood News — Bollywood Hungama

Karan Johar has worked with both, Sara Ali Khan and Saif Ali Khan in different projects and noticed that the father-daughter duo are quite similar.

Karan Johar is all set to bring fans close to their favorite stars in the new season. With the guestlist of Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Sunny and Bobby Deol, Ajay Devgn, Kiara Advani, Sidharth Malhotra, among others, the recent guests on the show would be the mother-son duo of Sharmila Tagore and Saif Ali Khan. While their royal legacy definitely will be a part of the discussion on the couch, the duo also opened up about their family to Karan Johar, who too shares a great bond with the Pataudis.

Koffee With Karan 8: Karan Johar reveals about a trait that Sara Ali Khan and Saif Ali Khan have in common

In fact, Karan Johar has also worked with the Khan-daan in many of his projects and the filmmaker had confessed that after working with Saif Ali Khan and his daughter Sara Ali Khan, he noticed a similarity between them. While Sara has inherited a lot of good looks, skills and mannerisms from her parents Saif and Amrita Singh. Karan Johar revealed one particular trait she has taken from her father. Talking about the same, KJo said, “I think Sara gets being indecisive from Saif as per my  observation, they both are very indecisive. Especially when it comes to her work. She is much better now because I've seen her grow up in the movies.” In his defense, Saif Ali Khan said, “I am not indecisive anymore. I used to be. I used to be a lot of things.”

For the unversed, Sara Ali Khan has already made an appearance on the show with Ananya Panday whereas Saif’s wife Kareena Kapoor Khan too has been a part of the new season with her sister-in-law Alia Bhatt.

Speaking of the show, Season 8 has some interesting additions on the show which includes some new unseen, unheard segments as the producer, director, actor and show host Karan Johar is set for unfiltered and candid conversations. From the iconic rapid fire segment to new additions like the Imposter game, Koffee wrecktangle, Kwiz & tell and Ask me Anything with Karan.

Dropping new episodes every Thursday exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar, viewers will be on a whirlwind journey of getting up close and personal with celebrities. The new episode will air on December 28.

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12/8/23 SmackDown - CM Punk returns to SmackDown

Hell has already frozen over on RAW, and it's hard to think of the exact reason as to why CM Punk would be appearing on SmackDown.

The primary event focus is on Tribute to the Troops, WWE's SmackDown branded collaboration with the US Military.

The show kicked off with a performance of "God Bless America" by The War and Treaty.

JBL was then revealed to be on commentary for the episode of SmackDown. It makes sense since JBL's gimmick was being the most American man in the WWE during the attitude era.

Santos Escobar vs Dragon Lee

A rematch from their Survivor Series matchup, these two compete in a first round tournament bracket for a #1 contender's match against Logan Paul's US Championship.

The match was incredibly brutal and fun to watch. They matched in pace and energy in the ring and rolled with each other pretty well, which made the match even more satisfying. The deadbeat dad comments made about Rey Mysterio on commentary were hilarious, which made the viewing experience more enjoyable. The match ended in a victory for Santos Escobar, pinning Dragon Lee clean on the canvas. This match is an 8/10

Kevin Owens breaking his hand may end up being a work, as he is still scheduled to face Austin Theory and Grayson Waller.

We then got a preview for Dragon Lee vs Dominik Mysterio in the midcard of NXT Deadline, which I will also be doing an article on after the UFC card this Saturday.

Cody Rhodes then appeared on SmackDown to make a promo. His nickname has the word American in it, so it makes sense as to why he's here. The American Nightmare spoke praise on the US army service members in the arena and watching at home. Cody then previewed a video package on the history of Tribute to the Troops which included a John Cena interview and speech on the US army soldiers.

Cody then announced the US Army Drill Team.

Bobby Lashley vs Karrion Kross

Former US Army Sergeant Bobby Lashley makes an appearance at the Tribute to the Troops event, to face Karrion Kross. Bobby being cheered kinda felt weird because of his character playing the heel.

Immediately afterwards, Montez Ford was featured in a video package speaking as a marine corp veteran.

Karrion Kross is rarely seen on television, but has an incredibly entertaining entrance, with the lights and the entrance music. It is criminal that Karrion Kross is not used on TV as much.

Bobby Lashley ended up beating Karrion Kross and advancing in the US Championship tournament. 7/10 match.

CM Punk Segment

CM Punk then made his entrance to make his first promo on SmackDown in a long time. This is also not his first Tribute to the Troops appearance.

CM Punk basked in the CM Punk chants from the audience and made reference to the brand split, signing with RAW or SmackDown and running down the positives and negatives of being on either brand, makes reference to Cody Rhodes, teases entry to the Royal Rumble in 2024, criticizes and antagonizes Roman Reigns. When he referred to him as "people that aren't here" I thought he was talking about MJF, who has spoken about a bidding war of 2024.) CM Punk then made a dig at how he is the original Paul Heyman guy in wrestling.

The most shocking part of CM Punk's promo was when someone in the audience yelled Kevin Owens' name and CM Punk picked up on it.

"Someone said Kevin Owens. Kevin Owens, that'd be interesting, right? Can I tag with Kevin Owens? Maybe I can fight with Kevin Owens. Let's pump the breaks on that one just for a second. Kevin's a little bit prickly, and I mean to say is that him and I are probably too much alike. I don't know who would feel comfortable working with somebody who randomly just punches people in the face backstage. I mean, it's 2023 ladies and gentlemen, you just can't be doing stuff like that. That's insane."

Tony Khan reported that legally he could not speak on CM Punk's firing in AEW, and here CM Punk appears to be making reference to the events of the 2023 All In's backstage brawl. This is very interesting to see.

Punk then shoots on Seth Rollins, the World Heavyweight Champion over at RAW. Punk makes fun of how Seth is less of a breadwinner and less of a draw than his wife, Becky Lynch. Continuing on, he also said that all Seth had was a song that was over with the crowd

Punk wrapped it up by saying that he'd be on the next episode of RAW to announce where he'd be signing, which I will be covering. He then named the general managers Nick Aldis, Adam Pearce, and Shawn Michaels for a hint at appearing on NXT.

CM Punk walked around backstage and eventually stood outside of The Bloodline's locker room. CM Punk decided to step away from the door, then revealing Kevin Owens facing off with CM Punk, CM Punk then asked Kevin if he's seen Nick Aldis' locker room, to which Kevin Owens responds by brushing off the question.

Charlotte Flair vs Asuka

A match consisting of Charlotte Flair vs Asuka began to air, with some Damage CTRL shenanigans mixed in between this match. Bayley eventually assisted Asuka in her win against Charlotte, to which they celebrated. The match was pretty good, 7/10.

CM Punk was then featured in another backstage segment with Nick Aldis and then Cody Rhodes where everyone shook hands and conducted business as usual.

Randy Orton & LA Knight vs Jimmy Uso & Solo Sikoa

The show ended in a tag team match. The match was solid. The crowd was hyped up for Randy, and just as much for LA Knight. Solo and Jimmy both performed incredibly, but The Bloodline took the loss in this matchup with Orton pinning Jimmy after an RKO. I rate the match an 8/10

This episode of SmackDown was 2023 was incredible, but as far as Tribute to the Troops go, this is not one of the best ones.

Final Rating

8/10