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'Reply and let us know': VCK attacks Vijay's 'arrogance' over WhatsApp support messages

Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) criticizes actor-politician Vijay's TVK for seeking government support via WhatsApp messages instead of direct consultations. VCK questions Vijay's political handling and accuses his party of misguiding him and exploiting his popularity while also criticizing TVK's stance on dynastic politics and resort politics.

40 की उम्र में दूसरी बार बेटे की मां बनीं टीवी एक्ट्रेस आशका गोराडिया, दिखाई झलक

TikTokers mob Scientology buildings as viral 'speed run' stunt comes to UK: Moment youths descend on church's London HQ in bid to sprint inside

Scientology speed running sees groups of youths sprint into church buildings in different directions and see how far they can reach inside before they are escorted out by staff.

BBC presenter Dave Llewellyn dies aged 57 as emotional daughter speaks out

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Pregnant Princess Eugenie joins Princess Beatrice and Taylor Swift for star-studded party

Eugenie and her sister Beatrice have rubbed shoulders with Taylor Swift and Baz Luhrmann at Poppy Delevingne’s 40th birthday party, just days after Eugenie announced she is pregnant with her third child

What video got Kash Patel in the headlines this week? The quiz knows

What video got Kash Patel in the headlines this week? The quiz knows May 8, 20265:01 AM ET Holly J. Morris From left: Blake Lively, Kash Patel, Lauren Sánchez Bezos. Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images; Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images; Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue hide caption toggle caption Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images; Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images; Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue This week saw unoriginal ideas galore — duplicative Met Gala gow...

Huddersfield Giants appoint Lenihan as head coach

Super League bottom side Huddersfield Giants have appointed Jim Lenihan as head coach following Luke Robinson's sacking in March.Robinson was dismissed on March 22 after Huddersfield lost all five of their opening Super League matches, with Liam Finn having taken charge of five more league fixtures since then.Lenihan, who featured 21 times as a player for Huddersfield during the 1999 season, was most recently working as head coach for the Brisbane Tigers in Australia. Also See: Stream Super Leag...

David Attenborough celebrates his 100th birthday

World David Attenborough celebrates his 100th birthday May 8, 20265:00 AM ET Heard on Morning Edition By  Lauren Frayer ,  Fatima Al-Kassab David Attenborough celebrates his 100th birthday Audio will be available later today.

कपिल के शो पर सुनील पाल को बुलाकर की गई फजीहत? कॉमेड‍ियन ने बताया सच

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi compared with Jacob Bethell; Ex-RCB star says these two will be 'unstoppable'

Cricket legend AB de Villiers has drawn a striking parallel between England's Jacob Bethell and India's 15-year-old sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, predicting both left-handers will become future superstars. While Sooryavanshi is dazzling in IPL 2026 with Rajasthan Royals, Bethell, now with RCB, is showing immense potential. De Villiers believes their natural talent, coupled with experience, will make them unstoppable.

Aashka Goradia, Brent Goble welcome second baby boy; reveal his adorable name

Aashka Goradia Brent Goble welcome second baby boy reveal his adorable name

Looks like he's 25 again: Hrithik Roshan's viral wedding dance sparks nostalgia

Looks like hes again Hrithik Roshans viral wedding dance sparks nostalgia

Dhurandhar 2 completes 50 days of box office carnage, endless global records

Dhurandhar completes days of box office carnage endless global records

Will Smith wins legal battle as sexual harassment lawsuit thrown out by judge

Will Smith has won a major legal victory after a California judge dismissed the sexual harassment and wrongful termination lawsuit brought against him by violinist Brian King Joseph.The actor had been accused by the America's Got Talent finalist of misconduct during the first leg of Mr Smith's Based on a True Story tour in 2025.Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Michael Shultz ruled on Monday that Mr Joseph's allegations did not meet the legal threshold for workplace harassment under Califo...

Jonathan Bailey and Natalie Portman to Star in Thriller ‘Pumping Black’ for Anton (EXCLUSIVE)

Hollywood’s latest leading man Jonathan Bailey has booked a new film. Fresh from being crowned 2025’s box office king thanks to “Jurassic World Rebirth” and “Wicked: For Good,” the actor is now teaming up with Oscar winner Natalie Portman (“May December,” “Black Swan”) for “Pumping Black,” a psychological thriller set in the competitive and cutthroat […]

Man ends up in court for breaking wind in public in Austria

The incident happened on a street in Vienna on December 12 when the young man was standing at a cigarette vending machine while talking on the phone.

Bonnie Tyler shares sad truth about her biggest song in last interview before coma

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Mel B, Jacob Collier, Padma Lakshmi, Natalie Dormer Join Lineup of Speakers at SXSW London

Mel B, the former Spice Girl and a judge on “America’s Got Talent,” musician Jacob Collier, TV host Padma Lakshmi, actor Natalie Dormer, best known for “Game of Thrones,” U.K. TV hosts Ant and Dec, and Chelsea Clinton, vice chair of the Clinton Foundation, are among the latest star names to be added as speakers […]

Tanishaa Mukerji recalls Bigg Boss trauma: People went after Kajol, Ajay and family

Tanishaa Mukerji recalls Bigg Boss trauma People went after Kajol Ajay and family

Britain’s oldest literary prize at risk of being cancelled for the first time ever

Britain's longest-running literary prize is at risk of being cancelled for the first time in its century of existence as industrial action over staff wage cuts grips Edinburgh University. For more than 100 years, scholars and students at the Scottish university have awarded writers with the prestigious James Tait Black Prize.Established in 1919 by the widow of publisher James Tait Black, the award has previously honoured literary giants such as DH Lawrence, Evelyn Waugh and Zadie Smith – carryin...