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Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma and Canadian model Winnie Harlow are engaged. The couple revealed the news in an Instagram post Tuesday that showed Harlow displaying her engagement ring as they kissed. Harlow, 30, appeared on “America’s Next Top Model” in 2014. A mainstay of fashion week runway shows and magazine covers, she founded the sunscreen brand Cay Skin. Anuv Jain ties the knot with Hridi Narang; shares photos Harlow has vitiligo, a skin condition that causes loss of pigmentation. She has described the condition as “a treasured part of my identity as a woman, activist and model.” She was the first model with vitiligo to walk in the Victoria’s Secret fashion show. Kuzma, 29, joined the Bucks earlier this month in a trade-deadline deal that sent Khris Middleton and AJ Johnson to the Washington Wizards. Kuzma played for the Wizards from 2021-25 after spending his first four NBA seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers.

South Korean actor Kim Sae-ron’s death this week has triggered an outpouring of grief and calls for changes to the way the country’s celebrities are treated in the public arena and on social media, which critics say can foster a culture of harassment. The 24-year-old, who began her career as a child actor and earned acclaim for her roles in several domestic films, including the 2010 crime noir “The Man from Nowhere,” was found dead by a friend at her home in the country’s capital, Seoul, on Sunday. The National Police Agency has said that officers are not suspecting foul play and that Kim left no note. Once among the brightest stars on South Korea’s vibrant movie and television scene, Kim struggled to find work after a 2022 drunk driving incident, for which she was later fined in court. Online posts in South Korea are notoriously harsh toward celebrities who make missteps, especially women, and Kim faced constant negative coverage from news organizations that capitalized on public sentiment. Newspapers and websites criticized her whenever she was seen partying with friends, or when she complained about her lack of work and nasty comments on social media. She was even criticized for smiling while filming an independent movie last year. “I’m Not Bangladeshi, I'm an English Cricketer”: Sylhet’s Samit Patel Sparks Controversy with Media Outburst Following Kim’s death, several of the country’s major newspapers on Tuesday published editorials and opinion pieces lambasting the toxic online comments about the actor. Some invoked the 2019 deaths of K-Pop singers Seol-li and Goo Hara and the 2023 death of “Squid Games” actor Lee Sun-kyun while calling for a change in the “harsh, zero-tolerance” culture toward celebrities. The Hankook Ilbo newspaper said the country's media outlets were part of the problem, lamenting that some outlets continued to exploit Kim for clicks even after her death, using provocative headlines that highlighted her past struggles. The watchdog Citizens’ Coalition for Democratic Media on Tuesday criticized news organizations for blaming social media without considering their own “sensational and provocative reporting." Born in 2000, Kim began her acting career at age 9, with the 2009 film “A Brand New Life,” portraying a girl’s struggles to adjust to a new life after being left at an orphanage by her father. She rose to stardom with “The Man from Nowhere,” which was one of the biggest hits in the South Korean movie scene that year and won her a domestic acting award. First Arabic Netflix film tackles taboos, sparks controversy She starred in various movies and TV shows before the 2022 drunk driving incident. Gold Medalist, Kim's former management agency, did not immediately answer calls for comment.

Colombian superstar Shakira canceled her Sunday concert in Lima after being hospitalized with an abdominal condition, the singer said. Shakira shared a statement on her Instagram and X accounts Sunday afternoon, saying she is currently hospitalized and that doctors informed her she was not in condition to perform. “I am very sad that I will not be able to take the stage today. I have been deeply emotional and excited about reuniting with my beloved Peruvian audience,” she said. The singer arrived in Peru Friday evening, where she was scheduled to perform Sunday and Monday. The country is the second stop on her Latin American tour, Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran, following two nights in Brazil last week. Latin fans have given Shakira a warm welcome, with crowds gathering at airports to greet her. “Thank you for such an emotional welcome, Lima!” she posted Saturday on Instagram. In her statement, Shakira said she hopes to recover soon. “My plan is to perform this show as soon as possible. My team and the promoter are already working on a new date,” she said. The singer is touring in support of her latest album, Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran, in which she channels her highly publicized divorce into music. The record includes the global hit “Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53” and won Best Latin Pop Album at the 2024 Grammy Awards earlier this month. Shakira’s tour continues across Latin America before heading to Canada and the U.S. in May for a series of concerts through June.

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has teamed up with renowned filmmaker Atlee for an upcoming reincarnation drama, tentatively titled A6. According to reports, the film is being made on a staggering budget of Rs 500 crore, making it one of the most expensive projects in Indian cinema. As per a report by Bollywood Hungama, Atlee is focused on crafting an entirely new cinematic world for Salman Khan, ensuring a visual spectacle unlike anything seen before. Salman Khan reveals his sleep “paradox” A source close to the production revealed, "A6 is a period drama with reincarnation elements, and Atlee is planning to create a never-seen-before world with the film." While Salman Khan is currently occupied with Sikandar, he has already begun preparations for A6. The actor is undergoing an intensive fitness regime to shed weight and achieve a particular physique required for his role. The source added, "Salman is excited to explore something fresh with Atlee and is highly motivated to achieve the desired look for A6." There has been ongoing speculation regarding the film’s cast, with rumours suggesting that legendary Tamil superstar Rajinikanth might play a significant role. However, no official confirmation has been made about his involvement. If Rajinikanth joins the project, A6 is expected to become an even grander cinematic experience. Salman Khan's Galaxy apartment undergoes security enhancements amid threats Salman Khan has a packed schedule ahead with several high-profile projects. In addition to Sikandar and A6, the superstar is also working on Kick 2, an untitled film with Sooraj Barjatya, and the much-anticipated Tiger vs Pathaan. With a massive budget and an ambitious storyline, A6 is set to become one of the most talked-about films in Bollywood. Fans eagerly await further announcements regarding the project, which promises to deliver a power-packed blend of drama, action, and romance. ‘Mocking Tagore’: Salman’s team denies ties to Kapil Show amid legal trouble

Former Eagles guitarist Don Felder experienced a medical emergency while performing on the Rock Legends Cruise on Thursday, forcing him to stop mid-show. The 77-year-old musician, a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, suddenly halted playing his guitar and appeared disoriented.  A video shared on YouTube captured Felder preparing to perform “Tequila Sunrise” before showing signs of distress. He struggled to hold onto the microphone stand, visibly shaking, before being escorted offstage for medical attention. The audience expressed their support, with one fan shouting, “We love you, Don,” as others cheered and applauded.  Kolkata school cancels screening of Ritwik Ghatak’s films over political content objection Following the incident, Felder was advised to rest and remain in quarantine for 24 hours. His management team later issued a statement, reported by the Daily Mail, explaining the situation. The Rock Legends Cruise, where the incident occurred, travels between Miami and CocoCay, Bahamas.

Get ready for an exciting binge-watching lineup on Amazon Prime Video this March 2025! From edge-of-your-seat thrillers to side-splitting comedies, this month’s originals offer something for every viewer. Discover brand-new series, highly anticipated returns, and hidden gems that are sure to dominate your watchlist. Don’t miss out on the must-watch titles that will keep everyone talking! 8 Must-Watch Amazon Prime Video Originals for this March . Premier Boxing Champions: Gervonta Davis vs Lamont Roach / Sports / March 01, 2025 Gervonta Tank Davis steps back into the ring to defend his World Boxing Association (WBA) Lightweight World Title in a high-stakes clash against Lamont Roach. This much-anticipated showdown takes center stage at Premier Boxing Champions (PBC), live from the iconic Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. PBC, launched in January 2015 by Haymon Sports, LLC, was designed exclusively for television, bringing together the best talents in modern boxing. It has since become a platform for showcasing today’s most skilled fighters in their fiercest and most eagerly awaited battles. Read more: 10 Must-Watch Netflix English Originals Arriving in March 2025 Devis stands as an unbeaten force in the lightweight division, widely regarded as an American boxing sensation. He has a knocked-out(KOs) record of 28 out of 30 winning matches without any loss or draw. On the contrary, Roach Jr. enters as a formidable challenger with his sights set on making a mark at 135 pounds. A WBA 130-pound world titleholder, Roach boasts a record of 25 wins, including 10 knockouts, with just one loss and a draw to his name. Fear / Crime Thriller / March 04, 2025 Based on Dirk Kurbjuweit's book of the same title, this British TV series thrives with the writer Mick Ford and the director Justin Chadwick. The crime series unravels the eerie tale of Martyn and Rebecca, a couple who move with their children from London to Glasgow in search of a fresh start. Their neighbor Jan’s unsettling remarks soon spark suspicion, hinting at dark secrets lurking around their seemingly peaceful new home. Read more: The Biggest Superhero Movies of 2025: Marvel, DC, and Beyond Anjli Mohindra, Martin Compston, Daniel Portman, James Cosmo, Solly McLeod, and Maureen Beattie assume the key characters.  The first episode will debut with a special world premiere screening at the 2025 Glasgow Film Festival. Produced by Wild Mercury and Capricorn Productions, the thriller series boasts Chadwick and Ford as executive producers along with Derek Wax, Suzanne Reid, and Frances Flannery. Thomas Muller / Sports Documentary / March 04, 2025 This documentary delves into the life and career of Thomas Müller, the legendary German footballer known for his versatility and tactical brilliance. He is an attacking midfielder or second striker for Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga. He has earned acclaim for his sharp positioning, clinical finishing, and remarkable consistency in both scoring and creating opportunities. Read more: Top 10 most-anticipated Korean dramas releasing in February 2025 Backed by Sadoux Kim, Anouk Mertens, and Philip Pratt, this biopic excels with Andre Hormann as its director. Picture This / Romantic Comedy / March 06, 2025 At her sister’s engagement party, a spiritual guru delivers an intriguing prediction: a young woman will meet the love of her life within her next five dates. It will eventually set her on an unexpected journey toward destiny and romance. With this story in the backdrop, this British romantic film reimagines the Australian film ‘Five Blind Dates’(2024) written by Nathan Ramos-Park and Shuang Hu. Prarthana Mohan’s direction and Nikita Lalwani’s screenplay elevate the movie. Simone Ashley and Hero Fiennes Tiffin embody the protagonist roles while the supporting cast includes Anoushka Chadha, Luke Fetherston, Sindhu Vee, Phil Dunster, Nikesh Patel, Adil Ray, Kulvinder Ghir, and Asim Chaudhry. Read more: February 2025 South Indian Movie Releases: Top 12 Must-Watch Films Bankrolled by Ben Pugh and Erica Steinberg for 42, the comedy movie flourishes with Josh Horsfield and Kari Hatfield as its executive producers.

 Americans who followed news influencers during the presidential campaign were more likely to hear positive reports about Donald Trump than they were about Kamala Harris, a study has revealed. Influencers reviewed by the Pew Research Center talked about Trump and Harris on social media about equally, but there were more posts about Trump and they tended to be more favorable. Pew said roughly 20% of Americans regularly get news from influencers — podcasters, commentators and the like — and about two-thirds said it helps them better understand things. Pew analyzed more than 150,000 posts from about 500 influencers, defined as those who regularly comment on current events and have at least 100,000 followers on some combination of Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X or YouTube. Trump courted this youth-oriented sector more actively than Harris did during the campaign. He was interviewed by the popular podcaster Joe Rogan, for example, while Harris did not get an appearance there. The study found an equal amount of influencers — 42% — were critical of either the Republican or Democratic candidate for president. Yet Trump earned his edge in volume; his supporters posted more often than Harris'. As an example, twice as many total posts about Harris on the Elon Musk-owned X site were critical than they were positive, while the ratio for Trump was more evenly split, Pew said. And X is where most of the political influencers lived. Pew found that 79% of the political posts were on that site. On X, 48% of the influencers who posted there identified themselves as right-leaning, while 28% said they were more liberal. On average, right-leaning news influencers posted 183 times per week. The more liberal ones posted 72 times on average, Pew said.

Netflix is kicking off March 2025 with a fresh slate of English-language originals, offering something for every kind of viewer. From gripping crime dramas and mind-bending sci-fi to laugh-out-loud comedies and compelling documentaries, the coming month’s lineup is packed with must-watch content. Whether you’re in the mood for a thrilling mystery, an animated adventure, or a dose of reality TV, here are the top new releases you won’t want to miss. 10 Netflix English Originals Premiering This March . Hot Wheels Let’s Race (Season 3) | Pre-school Animation | March 3, 2025 Based on the toy brand Hot Wheels of toy manufacturing company Mattel, Inc., this animated film boasts production by Mattel Television Studios. Under the collaborative animation efforts of OLM Digital and Sprite Animation Studios, the adventure comedy flourishes with Collette Sunderman (voice director) and Moto Sakakibara as its directors. The storyline revolves around six young hopefuls at the Hot Wheels Ultimate Garage Racing Camp, where they master essential skills to become the next generation of exceptional racers. Read more: The Biggest Superhero Movies of 2025: Marvel, DC, and Beyond Similar to its predecessor, Season 3 will maintain the five-episode structure. It will see Coop and friends facing Cruise and Professor Rearview in a final race to reclaim the Ultimate Garage and stop his monsters for good. Lending their voices are Jakari Fraser, Amari McCoy, Griffen Campbell, Risa Mei, Josh Keaton, Charlie Schlatter, and Grey DeLisle-Griffin. Developed by Rob David, Melanie Shannon, and Jordan Gershowitz, the sports series thrives with Rob David, Christopher Keenan, and Fred Soulie as executive producers. With Love, Meghan | Lifestyle Show | March 4, 2025 This lifestyle TV series, directed by Michael Steed, highlights Meghan, Duchess of Sussex as host and executive producer. The executive production team includes Aaron Saidman, Eli Holzman, and Leah Hariton. Read more: Top 10 most-anticipated Korean dramas releasing in February 2025 This uplifting series explores practical how-tos and open-hearted conversations with both old and new friends. Meghan offers personal tips and tricks, celebrating creativity through playful imperfection. Together with her guests, she ventures into the kitchen, the garden, and beyond, proving how effortless and joyful creating beauty in unexpected moments can be. Notable guests are Korean-American chef Roy Choi, American chef Alice Waters, and American actresses- Mindy Kaling and Abigail Spencer. The show also features Meghan's husband, the Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry as an honorable guest. Tyler Perry’s Beauty in Black (Season 1 – Part 2) | Soap Opera | March 6, 2025 Starring Taylor Polidore Williams and Crystle Stewart, the drama series follows the life of a young woman whose world takes a shocking turn after crossing paths with a wealthy yet deeply dysfunctional family. Behind their glamorous cosmetic empire lies a dark underbelly of deceit and a sinister trafficking scheme. Read more: February 2025 South Indian Movie Releases: Top 12 Must-Watch Films Part 1 concludes with Killing Karma, where she confronts her sister’s kidnapper, striking him with a speeding car. Yet it leaves the audience questioning whether he survived or met his end. Besides creating and directing, Tyler Perry executive produced the soap opera along with Angi Bones and Tony Strickland. The supporting cast includes Julian Horton, Steven G. Norfleet, Richard Lawson, Charles Malik Whitfield, and Debbi Morgan. Plankton: The Movie | Musical Animation | March 7, 2025 Inspired by the beloved TV series SpongeBob SquarePants, this animated movie, produced by Nickelodeon Movies, excels with the creator Stephen Hillenburg. Mr. Lawrence teamed up with Kaz and Chris Viscardi to turn his own story into a screenplay, which made it into a movie thanks to director Dave Needham. Read more: 10 Most-Anticipated Bollywood Movies to Watch in February 2025 Led by Lawrence as the Plankton, the voice cast includes Jill Talley, Tom Kenny, Bill Fagerbakke, Carolyn Lawrence, Clancy Brown, and Rodger Bumpass. The story follows Plankton, whose plans for world domination are put to a halt when his computer wife, Karen, decides to take charge. American Manhunt: Osama bin Laden | Crime Documentary | March 10, 2025 This docuseries offers a comprehensive exploration of how the world united to track down Osama bin Laden after the 9/11 incident in the United States in 2001. Mor Loushy and Daniel Sivan’s directing brings the three-part series to life. Read more: February 2025 Amazon Prime Originals Streaming Lineup: Exclusive Films and Web Series This historical series features exclusive interviews with key U.S. government figures involved in the global manhunt. It reimagines the decade-long mission to capture one of history’s most infamous terrorists.

In a recent interview, actor Saif Ali Khan recounted the harrowing experience of being attacked in his Mumbai residence on 16 January 2025. The assailant stabbed him multiple times, resulting in significant injuries to his neck, back, and waist. Following emergency surgery at Lilavati Hospital, Khan was discharged after five days and is currently recuperating. Reflecting on the incident, Khan shared the immediate reactions of his family. His wife, actress Kareena Kapoor Khan, was deeply distressed, making frantic calls for assistance. Their eight-year-old son, Taimur Ali Khan, exhibited both concern and composure. Khan recalled Taimur asking him, "Are you going to die?" to which he reassured, "No." Mumbai Police arrest Saif Ali Khan’s attacker using facial recognition technology Taimur insisted on accompanying his father to the hospital, providing comfort during the ordeal. Khan expressed gratitude for his son's presence, stating, "I felt good about it. And I also thought, if God forbid, something happens, I’d like for him to be there." On the professional front, Khan is set to star in the Netflix action thriller "Jewel Thief – The Heist Begins," scheduled for release later this year.  

Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor has shared a thought-provoking post on marriage, divorce, and life's uncertainties following the recent attack on her husband, actor Saif Ali Khan. The actress took to Instagram on Saturday to reshare a message emphasising the unpredictability of life and the importance of humility in difficult times. The post read: "You'll never truly understand Marriages, Divorces, Anxieties, Childbirth, Death of a loved one, Parenting... Until it actually happens to you. Theories and assumptions of situations in life are not realities. You think you are smarter than most until life humbles you when it's your turn." Amitabh Bachchan's mysterious post Leaves fans worried: 'Time to go' While Kapoor did not directly reference the attack on Saif Ali Khan, the timing of the post has led to widespread speculation. The incident occurred at their Bandra residence, where an intruder stabbed the actor. Saif reportedly underwent six surgeries but is currently recovering well. In the aftermath of the attack, Kareena released a statement urging media and paparazzi to respect their family’s privacy during this challenging time. "It has been an incredibly challenging day for our family, and we are still trying to process the events that have unfolded. As we navigate this difficult time, I respectfully and humbly request that the media and paparazzi refrain from the relentless speculation and coverage," she stated. On the professional front, Kareena Kapoor was last seen in Hansal Mehta’s The Buckingham Murders, where she delivered a critically acclaimed performance. Despite recent personal challenges, the actress remains a prominent figure in the film industry, with several upcoming projects in the pipeline. Mumbai Police arrest Saif Ali Khan’s attacker using facial recognition technology The attack on Saif Ali Khan has sparked concerns about the security of Bollywood celebrities, prompting discussions about enhanced safety measures for high-profile individuals. While the investigation into the incident continues, fans and well-wishers have flooded social media with messages of support for the actor and his family. Source: India Today