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Asha Bhosle, one of the most prolific and celebrated voices in Indian film history, has died at 92. Over a career spanning seven decades, she recorded tens of thousands of songs and became a defining sound of Bollywood. Beyond India, she earned international recognition through collaborations with Boy George, Michael Stipe, and Gorillaz, cementing her status as a truly global artist.
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Zendaya and Jean Smart are poised to make Emmy history, with both actresses on track to win acting awards for every season of their respective series — a feat no woman has ever achieved. Zendaya's "Euphoria" and Smart's "Hacks" launch new seasons simultaneously, setting up a rare dual run at the record books. If both deliver, Sunday night's premieres could mark the beginning of one of the most remarkable award-season stories in television history.
Read article →The long-awaited third season of *Euphoria* opened with a heartfelt tribute to actor Eric Dane, the late Angus Cloud, and producer Kevin Turen, all of whom died following the show's second season. The gesture acknowledged the profound losses the production suffered before cameras rolled again. It sets a somber but meaningful tone for a season that arrives under circumstances no one anticipated.
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BTS has notched a historic third consecutive week at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with "Arirang," shattering the group's own previous record of a single week atop the chart. The milestone marks a significant leap in the band's U.S. commercial dominance, underscoring the sustained demand that sets this release apart from their earlier work. A quiet week for new releases helped clear the path, but the staying power still signals a deeper hold on American listeners.
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No Doubt guitarist Tom Dumont has publicly disclosed a Parkinson's disease diagnosis he has been living with for several years, calling it "a struggle every day." Despite the condition, Dumont confirmed he remains capable of playing guitar and will perform with the band during their upcoming residency at Las Vegas' Sphere. The announcement marks a rare moment of vulnerability from the guitarist ahead of one of the most high-profile live engagements of No Doubt's recent career.
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