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Among the many fans in the crowd at her Toronto shows were her mom Andrea, her brother Austin, Mariska Hargitay, Zooey Deschanel, Jonathan Scott, and her boyfriend Travis Kelce's father Ed. Taylor Swift shared her experience of performing at six "incredible" shows in Toronto, as the Eras Tour comes to an end, reported People. "It was awesome to play in Canada after so much time. As always, the fans in Toronto treated us like it was a hometown show," said Swift, adding, "Couldn't have asked for more love or generosity from the people who came out." Among the many fans in the crowd at her Toronto shows were her mom Andrea, her brother Austin, Mariska Hargitay, Zooey Deschanel, Jonathan Scott, and her boyfriend Travis Kelce's father Ed. The ace star gave a shoutout to her opener and singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams, "I got to play a mashup of the *Grammy nominated* song 'us' with @gracieabrams, mashed up with 'Out of the Woods' and I just adore her. She's been giving the most amazing performances every night on this tour!!" she wrote. "Abrams opened for Swift at many of her shows including recent stops at Miami, New Orleans and Indianapolis. She will join Swift in Vancouver next month," reported People. "The emotions have gotten pretty heightened for me and the rest of the team because it's gotten extremely real for us: Our next city will be the last one of The Eras Tour, and the closing one of the most extraordinary chapter of my life so far," Swift added, reflecting on her career-spanning concert series, which began in March 2023. "See you.. , Vancouver. We can't wait to give you all we've got for three more shows," she mentioned. During her Toronto show, she received a minutes-long standing ovation after performing 'Champagne Problems' and this left her in tears on stage. In a video shared by a fan on social media, Swift can be heard telling her fans on stage, "Toronto, we're at the very end of this tour so you doing that, you have no idea how much it means to me and to my ..." "This tour ... I don't even know what I'm saying anymore. That was ... uh, I'm just having a bit of a moment so ..." Swift then paused, and wiped tears from her face as the audience clapped and cheered for her. "It's not even the last show!" shared Swift, adding, "My band, my crew, all of my fellow performers, we have put so much of our lives into this. And you've put so much of your lives into being with us tonight and to giving us that moment that we will never forget." "We've loved our time in Toronto, it's been so amazing," Swift added. "I love you guys. Thanks so much for that," she concluded. Swift concludes her record-breaking Eras Tour in Vancouver with shows at BC Place on December 6-8, reported People.
In the last few months, several reports stated that YouTuber-actor Bhuvan Bam is set to make his Bollywood debut with a Dharma Productions film. He will reportedly team up with Wamiqa Gabbi for Kuku Ki Kundali, a quirky romantic comedy directed by Sharan Sharma. Now, Bhuvan has himself confirmed his Bollywood debut with Karan Johar's Dharma. He shared a picture of the signed 'Artist agreement' with Dharma on his Instagram account, and expressed his excitement about his dream coming true. Bhuvan ...Read More >
Grammy-winning artist Pitbull's much-awaited return to India has been cancelled, with organisers citing "operational constraints" as the reason behind the decision. The 'I'm Back' India Tour, which was announced just days ago, had scheduled performances in Gurugram on December 6 and Hyderabad on December 8. Both shows have now been called off, disappointing fans who were eagerly looking forward to seeing the global hitmaker live. The cancellation comes less than a week after tickets went on sale ...Read More >
Taylor Swift and Matty Healy's relationship might be a brief affair but it still continues to unpack new revelations even a year later. Matty did not speak much about their breakup and has since stayed quiet on his romance, but if latest cryptic message is to be believed, fans think it has a reference to one of Taylor's songs. (Also read: Did Taylor Swift give a nod to Matty Healy on Eras Tour show in Paris? Here's why fans think so) The lyrics of Guilty As Sin begin with the lines, 'Drowning in the Blue Nile / He sent me 'Downtown Lights' / I hadn't heard it in a while.' Matty took to his In ...Read More >
As Enrique Iglesias makes his comeback to India, rumours are swirling that he may make a crossover with Bollywood's superstar. As per reports, Shah Rukh Khan and Enrique Iglesias could join forces for a song in SRK's highly anticipated film King. The Spanish singer is currently in Mumbai for a two-night concert, and reports suggest that a possible meet-up with the actor could spark a one-of-a-kind musical collaboration. Naturally, the idea has social media buzzing with anticipation. The specu ...Read More >
When Karan Johar pulled Akshaye Khanna's leg during Ittefaq's promotions. (Photo: X) Akshaye Khanna's understated personality has once again become a talking point, years after filmmaker Karan Johar first highlighted the actor's uniquely detached approach to fame. As Akshaye enjoys renewed admiration for his performance in Dhurandhar, an old video featuring Karan Johar has resurfaced, leaving fans amused and intrigued in equal measure. 'He Would Not Come Back Even For An Oscar' In the viral c ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Congress legislators described BRS working president K T Rama Rao's visit to Somajiguda Press Club as nothing more than a drama to divert attention and catch limelight, in wake others from his family staking claim as political heir. Addanki Dayakar, Rammohan Reddy and others dared KTR to get KCR to the Assembly for debate on various issues, if the BRS was serious about public issues. Addressing a joint press conference, MLAs Addanki Dayakar and Rammohan Reddy criticised KCR for undermining the legislature and remaining absent during the proceedings despite being the Leader of O ...Read More >
Lucknow: Senior Samajwadi Party leader and former minister Gayatri Prajapati was attacked by a fellow inmate inside Lucknow Jail on Tuesday. The scuffle took place within the jail premises, after which prison authorities launched an internal inquiry. According to a statement issued by Dr Ramdhani, DIG Prisons, Lucknow Range, the incident occurred after Prajapati allegedly used abusive language towards another inmate, Vishwas Rajput. In response, Vishwas attacked Prajapati using a sharp object inside the cell. DIG Prisons clarified that the incident was not premeditated and dismissed any spec ...Read More >
Tristan Fewings/Getty Images for The Red Sea International Film Festival In the depths of Covid, Aamir Khan tried walking away from it all. Acting, filmmaking; the business that made him a household name to millions in India and beyond. No more. The Bollywood megastar, one of India's highest paid actors, was locked down in 2020 and feeling introspective. "I'd spent all my adult life in this magical world of cinema. And I was so lost in stories and characters and that whole journey that I realiz ...Read More >
Mumbai: Television star Hina Khan revealed her stage-three breast cancer diagnosis in June 2024. Through social media, she shared her journey, receiving praise for her strength and openness. Fans admired her positivity, but fellow actress Rozlyn Khan has questioned the accuracy of her claims. Hina claimed she underwent a 15-hour surgery and traveled extensively during chemotherapy. Rozlyn Khan said, "In Stage 3, surgery first, chemotherapy and then it comes to radiation. These are the procedures. For the past two years, I have been eagerly learning about cancer and working on creating more an ...Read More >
Sitara Ghattamaneni, the young daughter of Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu, had a truly unforgettable experience at Dua Lipa's highly anticipated live concert in Mumbai on November 30, 2024. The young starlet was spotted enjoying the concert with her mother, actress Namrata Shirodkar, and her friends Sukriti and Aadya, the daughters of renowned filmmakers Sukumar and Vamsi Paidipally, respectively. Sitara Ghattamaneni, the young daughter of Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu, had a truly unforgettable experience at Dua Lipa's highly anticipated live concert in Mumbai on November 30, 2024. The young st ...Read More >
Mumbai: Abhijeet Bhattacharya's son Jay took to social media to criticize the singer Dua Lipa's 'Levitating X Woh Ladki Mashup.' Dua Lipa performed live in Mumbai Saturday. The crowd went wild when she sang a viral mashup of her hit Levitating and Shah Rukh Khan's iconic track "Woh Ladki Jo" from the film Baadshah, originally sung by Abhijeet Bhattacharya. However, Jay slammed the mixup for failing to acknowledge his father's contribution to the classic song. Jay expressed his disappointment on his Instagram story, highlighting that his father's name was not acknowledged. "The problem is th ...Read More >
Music lovers, get ready to dive into nostalgia as the global hitmaker, Akon, is all set to enthral the audience in India with his special tour. In November, Akon will perform in Delhi (November 9), Bengaluru (November 14), and Mumbai (November 16). Excited about the tour, Akon in a press note said, "India has always shown me so much love -- it's like a second home. The energy, the culture, the fans... it's on another level. I'm beyond excited to be back and perform live for y'all. This tour is g ...Read More >
He knew the crowd had come for FE!N, and Travis Scott made sure no one left disappointed. In his debut performance at Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, the rapper, known to fans as La Flame, brought a full-scale spectacle of fire, sound and stagecraft - one rarely seen in the city.'This is my first time in this beautiful country'Despite a ticket resale chaos, the Diwali weekend clash, and fans debating whether to skip the show, Travis took the stage on a night when Delhi's streets were already ja ...Read More >
Danish Aslam's Deepika Padukone-Imran Khan rom-com Break Ke Baad, which clocks 14 years this week (November 25), had an interesting song switch at the last minute. Revealed Danish, "Vishal and Shekhar.... I knew them from my days AD-ing at YRF. And I had told them, in fact, that whenever I make my first movie, you have to do the music. They said yes. I started making my first movie. I called Vishal, I think I remember. And I think it was a five second conversation. I'm making a movie. Will you do the music? Yes. That's it. They didn't want to know anything else. And then, of course, they did." ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Taylor Swift doesn't just release an album. She builds a story, a treasure hunt, and a marketing masterclass all at once. Her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, announced in the early hours of Tuesday (India time), is no exception. The lead-up started with a mysterious countdown on her official website. Fans noticed the timer would hit zero on the 12th day of the month at exactly 12:12 a.m. ET - and speculation went into overdrive. By the time the clock ran out, Swift was sitting across from her boyfriend Travis Kelce on his New Heights podcast, revealing the album title he ...Read More >