Sun, January 19, 2025

by: Mint

Gen-Z's Coldplay crush: How India's western music fans are facing a generational shift

The British band, led by Chris Martin, is performing in Mumbai and Ahmedabad this month. Tickets to the shows are being sold at exorbitant prices in the black market. Many of those attending weren't even born when the band was formed in 1997.

by: Yahoo

Snoop Dogg Blasted for Performing at Crypto Ball Ahead of Donald Trump Inauguration

Despite publicly vowing to "roast" anyone who endorsed Trump during his previous administration, the rapper topped the bill at a Washington D.C. event honoring the president-elect.

by: Tuko

Baba Jimmy Laments Not Being Able to Access Their TikTok Accounts After Us Ban: "Tumefungiwa"

US TikTok ban affected preacher and content creator Baba Jimmy, forcing him to open a new account while in Kenya. Baba Jimmy expressed hope the ban will be lifted.

by: AOL

Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal on knife edge as Netanyahu threatens further fighting

Long-awaited ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is due to begin at 630am GMT on Sunday - but hostages' families and Palestinians all fear the deal could fall at the final hurdle

by: news24online

Bigg Boss 18 Goes Viral! 5 Funniest Memes From The Show That Made Us Chuckle

The excitement for the Bigg Boss 18 Finale is reaching new heights. Fans are flooding social media with funny memes and jokes. Here are some.

by: Tuko

Xavier Jerry Nato: Former Tahidi High Actor Laid to Rest in Bungoma

Former Tahidi High actor Xavier Jerry Nato was laid to rest in Bungoma County. Nato was remembered for his immense contribution to theatre and film.

by: pinkvilla

Ranbir Kapoor giving 'acting tips' to Ravinder Jadeja is the unexpected yet coolest collab that the beginning of 2025 offered us

Indian cricketer Ravindra Jadeja took to his social media handle and posted a picture with Ranbir Kapoor. Check out fans' reaction.

by: Indiatimes

Shocking allegations surface: Diddy accused of offering millions for Tupac Shakur's murder

by: MSN

Meghan Markle under fire: Former allies speak out again

It's been known for some time that Meghan Markle's former collaborators don't always speak highly of her. The topic has arisen again in a piece published by "Vanity Fair," which contains some particularly harsh words.

by: MSN

Vivek Oberoi on Saif Ali Khan's recovery: "Glad hes fine, Doctors have done a great job"

Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan is recovering after a robbery and assault at his Bandra residence left him with multiple stab wounds. Following surgery at Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital, he is reportedly out of danger.

by: MSN

'An Absolute Joke' - Fans Are Fuming At FOX Over National Anthem Decision Before Playoff Game

As much as NFL fans may complain about a bad rendition of the national anthem, there's one thing that's equally unacceptable: Not showing the anthem at all. That was apparently the decision that Fox Sports made as they opted not to show Caleb Carroll perform his rendition of "The Star-Spangled

by: MSN

Coldplay's Chris Martin Says 'Jai Shri Ram' Amid Concert, Thrilled Fans' REACTION Is Unmissable. WATCH Viral Video

Chris Martin thrilled fans by saying 'Jai Shri Ram' during his 1st performance at Coldplay concert in Mumbai. A video of the singer greeting fans in Hindi is going viral on social media too. Take a look!

by: MSN

Alix Earle has tearful meltdown about TikTok shutting down

Earle, 24, rose to fame through her TikTok videos, which she started making while in college at The University of Miami .

by: MSN

Shatrughan Sinha trolled for posting fake AI image of Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor amid stabbing case

Veteran actor and politician Shatrughan Sinha found himself at the center of an online backlash after sharing an AI-generated photo of Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan in a hospital. The image, which showed Saif in a hospital bed with Kareena sitting beside him,

by: pinkvilla

BTS' RM unfollows then follows back Jungkook's pet Bam's account; fans speculate rift between teammates

BTS' fandom is divided in their opinion of RM unfollowing the members and Jungkook's Bam on Instagram, then re-following them.

by: Forbes

When Is Keke Palmer And SZA's 'One Of Them Days' Coming To Streaming?

One of Them Days"—a comedy starring Keke Palmer and SZA—is new in theaters. How soon will it be available to stream at home?

by: MSN

Arjun Kapoor, Jackky Bhagnani Suffer Minor Injuries After Ceiling Collapses On Mere Husband Ki Biwi Set: Report

Arjun Kapoor, Bhumi Pednekar and Rakul Preet Bhagnani are collaborating for their next movie Mere Husband Ki Biwi. The actors, who are busy shooting the movie, escaped a major accident on the set. According to a media report,

by: mykhel

3 Reasons Brock Lesnar's Return to the 2025 Royal Rumble Could Turn the Tables and Ignite a Firestorm

With icons like Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, CM Punk, and John Cena already set to compete, adding Lesnar to the mix would elevate the entire event. The WWE Universe would be on the edge of their seats, awaiting the explosive moments that only Lesnar can provide.

by: MSN

"Storytelling is incredible": Fans react to Gucci's latest campaign featuring Yara Shahidi and George MacKay

Directed by filmmaker Xavier Dolan and conceptualized by Creative Director Sabato De Sarno, the campaign stars actors Yara Shahidi and George MacKay. As multiple fashion enthusiasts are mentioning, this latest campaign of the global brand brings fashion and storytelling together in an interplay of light and shadow,

by: MSN

Elon Musk's ex Grimes' latest rant leaves fans 'feeling guilty' for listening to her music

Grimes, the ex of Elon Musk, took to social media to share her latest controversial hot take, leaving fans feeling 'guilty' for supporting her music.

by: MSN

10 Best Movie & TV Characters Who Wear Eyepatches

Eyepatches are a well-worn character design trope in movies and TV, with some of them using them to great effect for character development and growth.

by: Forbes

The Most-Followed Musicians On TikTok Ahead Of U.S. Ban

In honor of its Musical.ly roots, here are the 15 most-followed musicians on TikTok as a U.S. ban looms with Bella Poarch, Addison Rae, Kimberly Loaiza, BTS and more.

by: T3

Amazon Fire TV Cube (newest gen) review: a powerful media streamer with hands-free Alexa

Packing both a media streamer and an Alexa smart speaker into one device, the Amazon Fire TV Cube is a great addition to any living room with a 4K TV. It's fast, easy to use and delivers solid picture quality. It's a great choice if you don't mind Amazon promoting a lot of its own content on the home screen.
Sat, January 18, 2025

by: Yahoo

Taylor Swift's Skirt Suit Era Continues With a 90s-Nodding Set by Area

Taylor Swift has put her stamp on the skirt suit once again. The music star opted for a classic combination when she stepped out for dinner last night at Nobu in New York City.

by: Forbes

Here's When TikTok Shuts Down In The United States Unless Trump Somehow Intervenes To Prevent The TikTok Ban

"Our position on this has been clear: TikTok should continue to operate under American ownership. Given the timing of when it goes into effect over a holiday weekend a day before inauguration, it will be up to the next administration to implement," read the statement.

by: Yahoo

Actress Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni legal drama escalates

Justin Baldoni released a series of alleged texts from Blake Lively to back up his claim she used her power to seize control of It Ends With Us from him, In Touch can report. In Touch obtained the alleged text messages that Justin, 40, submitted as part of his $400 million lawsuit against the Gossip...

by: NCAA

Vanderbilt upsets No. 6 Tennessee, Xavier tops No. 7 Marquette, more in busy Saturday of men's college basketball

Vanderbilt stuns Tennessee, Creighton earns a ranked win and Alabama tops Kentucky on an exciting Saturday of men's college basketball.

by: Couriermail

'Thank you': Two words spark Kate, Meghan social media meltdown

Elton John, the royal family's pet crooner, famously sang that sorry is the hardest word to say - but different rules seem to apply if you are married to a prince.

by: pinkvilla

Azaad Day 2 India Box Office: Aaman-Rasha's period-drama adds Rs 1.25 crore to tally

Azaad, which introduces Aaman Devgan and Rasha Thadani, earned Rs 1.25 crore on the second day. Released on January 17, the historic drama is directed by Abhishek Kapoor.

by: SheKnows

Spencer Pratt Earned $24K In One Week Amid the LA Wildfires Thanks to the Soon-to-Be Banned TikTok

Pratt has been blowing up TikTok with a mix of goofy, heartfelt, and hustling vibes. His main mission? Promoting the 15th anniversary of his wife's 2010 pop

by: RepublicWorld

Jai Shri Ram: Coldplay's Chris Martin Colours Mumbai Concert With Hindu Chant, Video Goes Viral

Coldplay frontman Chris Martin chanted the Hindu slogan 'Jai Shri Ram' while interacting with fans during the Mumbai concert. A video of the same is viral.

by: Yahoo

Taylor Swift Reportedly 'Perplexed' By Justin Baldoni's Claims About Her In His $400M Blake Lively Lawsuit

Taylor Swift is reportedly "perplexed" by Justin Baldoni's claims about her in his legal dispute with her close friend, Blake Lively.

by: Tuko

Eric Omondi Raises KSh 876k for Kisii Woman Assaulted While Carrying Baby

Eric Omondi shared an update on Faith Kathambi, a mother caught on camera being assaulted by neighbours who accused her of stealing a packet of flour.

by: Tuko

Sarah Mtalii Responds to Simon Kabu's Allegations She's Tarnishing His Name: "Watu Si Wajinga"

Simon Kabu and his estranged wife, Sarah Mtalii, are at each other's throats online. The businessman accused her of tarnishing his name, and she responded.

by: MSN

Are Trump's Inauguration Performers Pledging Allegiance To His Presidency?

The president-elect's first inauguration struggled to get any well-known artists, but he's seeing less opposition this time around. Here's why.

by: MSN

'TikTok makes me happy': What young Utahns have to say about the impending TikTok ban

"I use it every day, all day," University of Utah student Mae Rathbun said about TikTok. "I love it. TikTok makes me happy."

by: MSN

Here's How 'Blackish' Actor Deon Cole Defended His Gucci Pants Amid Anti-Gay Trolls

Actor and comedian Deon Cole is a newly added name among the list of many celebs who have been targeted by trolls for merely existing, or as in Cole's case, for wearing pants. In 2020, for the NAACP award,

by: Forbes

28 Thrilling Zombie Movies

Discover thrilling zombie movies packed with action, scares, and unforgettable stories. Perfect for horror fans seeking the ultimate undead experience.

by: Eurosport

India v England T20 series: How to watch and live stream in UK on TNT Sports and discovery+, schedule, teams

When is India v England? All the details on how to watch and live stream the India v England T20 series in the UK on TNT Sports, along with schedules and teams.

by: MSN

Shilpa slams Eisha as her brother defends her during BB 18 media round

Bigg Boss 18 is just one day away from the final showdown, and for the first time, the makers have hosted two press conferences. The first press con was hosted for the media to question the Top 7 of the reality show,

by: MSN

The important reason why Prince Harry is taking a "back seat" in Meghan Markle's new TV show

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been front and centre this season, particularly in relation to their home life in Montecito, California. And from their recent community work amid the LA wild fires,

by: MSN

Arjun Ashokan's Anand Sreebala On OTT! When And Where To Watch This Investigative Thriller Film

The makers of Anand Sreebala, starring Arjun Ashokan in the lead, took to their social media on January 16 to announce that the film would be available for streaming on ManoramaMAX from January 18. Released theatrically on November 15,

by: MSN

Why does Stephen King want the Oscars to be canceled? Details explored

Stephen King is not in favor of the Oscars taking place this year. The acclaimed writer and filmmaker wants the awards ceremony to be canceled in the wake of the Los Angeles wildfires.

by: MSN

'Deva' trailer: netizens in awe as Shahid Kapoor returns to the action terrain

by: MSN

Meet Bowie, the Uber dog who became an internet star by entertaining passengers

Bowie, the Uber dog, is gaining a legion of fans on social media by accompanying his owner on trips and entertaining passengers.

by: Tuko

Karen Nyamu, Karangu Muraya Agree Ruined Reputations Bring Freedom: "Kweli Kabisa"

Senator Karen Nyamu posted a gorgeous photo of herself while on a getaway and spoke about the effect of ruined reputations. Singer Karangu Muraya agreed with her.

by: Tuko

Uproar as Matatu Driver Takes Hands Off Steering Wheel to Dance: "Very Wrong"

A video showing a matatu driver and passengers dancing attracted backlash online. The driver let go of the steering wheel to dance, which irked many.

by: MSN

Why "September 5" changed Peter Sarsgaard and John Magaro's views on 'how the news covers tragedies'

"Maybe the live camera wasn't meant for moments like this," Sarsgaard tells EW. For Peter Sarsgaard and John Magaro, starring in the historical thriller September 5 was a bit of a full-circle moment.

Here's When TikTok Shuts Down In The United States Unless Trump Somehow Intervenes To Prevent The TikTok Ban

"Our position on this has been clear: TikTok should continue to operate under American ownership. Given the timing of when it goes into effect over a holiday weekend a day before inauguration, it will be up to the next administration to implement," read the statement.

The article by Erik Kain on Forbes discusses the looming deadline for TikTok in the United States, set for January 19, 2025, unless former President Donald Trump intervenes to prevent the ban. The potential shutdown stems from national security concerns over TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, and its ties to the Chinese government. Despite TikTok's efforts to negotiate and implement security measures, the U.S. government has remained skeptical. The article outlines the political and legal battles surrounding the app, including Trump's previous attempts to ban TikTok during his presidency, which were met with legal challenges and delays. It also speculates on the implications of a ban, the potential for Trump to leverage the situation for political gain, and the broader impact on free speech, data privacy, and international relations.

Read the Full Forbes Article at:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2025/01/18/heres-when-tiktok-shuts-down-in-the-united-states-unless-trump-somehow-intervenes-to-prevent-the-tiktok-ban/