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India has prohibited the broadcast of a BBC programme that questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership during the Gujarat riots of 2002. India has also prohibited the distribution of any excerpts via social media. Kanchan Gupta, a government adviser, said on his Twitter account on Saturday, January 21, that directives prohibiting the sharing of the video had been issued using …

Miss Universe Philippines 2021 runner-up Maureen Wroblewitz emphasizes the need of putting oneself first after experiencing “previous trauma” in a TikTok video published on January 20. In the video, where she is seen lip-syncing to Miley Cyrus’ current post-split single “Flowers,” the winner of Asia’s Next Top Model Cycle 5 seems to hint to a previous breakup. The lyrics state, …

In the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during the 2021 filming of Western Rust in New Mexico, American actor Alec Baldwin faces involuntary manslaughter charges including jail term. District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies, the chief prosecutor in Santa Fe, said on January 19 that the film’s armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, will also be charged with involuntary manslaughter. She stated that charges …

Thursday, January 19, social media users criticized the British Broadcasting Corporation for a “sexist” and “tone-deaf” title about the departure of New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Can women have it all? Since Friday, January 20, it has been updated to “Jacinda Ardern resigns: Her departure highlights unique strains on the prime minister.” A tweet that shared the original title …

On July 19, the world’s most popular fashion doll, Barbie, is going to be brought to life in a new movie that will be released in Philippine theaters. Greta Gerwig is the director of the film Barbie, which centers the narrative around the well-known children’s toy. Barbie appears in the teaser trailer for the film as a monolith dressed in …

Julian Sands, a British-born actor best known for his appearances in A Room with a View and Warlock, has vanished in the Southern California mountains, media reports reported on Wednesday, January 19 (US time), citing local officials. Friday evening, January 13, his wife reported him missing after he went hiking in the Baldy Bowl region of the San Gabriel Mountains, …

According to a story published on Wednesday by The Information, which cited a source familiar with the company’s ad business, more than 500 of Twitter’s advertisers have halted spending on the microblogging site since Elon Musk’s purchase of the company last year. According to the research, the social media company’s daily income on January 17 was forty percent lower than …

On Monday, January 16, French fashion giant Dior made K-pop sensation Jimin a worldwide brand ambassador, announcing the partnership via social media with photographs of the BTS vocalist wearing Kim Jones-designed outdoor-inspired sportswear. European luxury brands are attempting to capitalize on the global appeal of K-pop singers, particularly among younger consumers. The LVMH-owned label has also built ties with K-pop …

RRR has emerged as an unexpected dark horse in this year’s awards season in Hollywood. The three-hour long, maximalist action epic directed by SS Rajamouli is one of the most expensive and highest-grossing films in the history of Indian cinema. It features NT Rama Rao Jr. and Ram Charan, two of the most famous actors in the country, and it …

After Miss Philippines Celeste Cortesi did not place among the top 16 contestants at the 71st Miss Universe Competition held on January 14 in New Orleans, Louisiana, the creative and events director of Miss Universe Philippines, Jonas Gaffud, asked pageant fans to move on and forget about the competition (Jan. 15 in Manila). “Walang essay. Get over it, lang. Happy …