Veteran Tamil composer and singer Deva, popularly known as ‘Thenisai Thendral’, passed away in Chennai on Saturday, October 17, aged 75. Following the news of his demise, several members of the Tamil film industry, including Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Vijay Sethupathi, Karthi, lyricist Vairamuthu and actor-politician Khushbu Sundar, paid tribute to the musician. The office of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay also issued a condolence message. Born Devanesan Chokkalingam on November 20, 1950, Deva composed music for more than 400 films across Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam cinema. His best-known soundtracks include Annamalai, Baashha, Aasai, Kadhal Kottai, Nerrukku Ner, Ninaithen Vandhai,…
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Geese have spent the past year wowing critics and fans: bigger venues, breathless acclaim, and, for Cameron Winter, a Paul Thomas Anderson concert film shot at Carnegie Hall. However, none of that may have prepared them for the wrath of MLB The Show 26 gamers. “100 Horses,” from the Brooklyn band’s 2025 album Getting Killed, appears on the soundtrack to MLB The Show 26, which launched in March. And from months of posts from the game’s community, its response to Winter’s strangled vocals and wartime imagery has not exactly been warm. Get Geese Tickets Here “Literally why on earth would…
Music composer Anirudh Ravichander and Sunrisers Hyderabad CEO Kavya Maran have been at the centre of relationship and wedding speculation for months. Now, a post from the Telangana Chief Minister’s Office has confirmed that their wedding reception is scheduled to take place in Chennai on November 21, 2026. The announcement has added to the excitement surrounding the reported wedding of two prominent names from the worlds of cinema and cricket.According to media reports, the couple are expected to have an intimate destination wedding in Greece on November 11, followed by the Chennai reception. However, details of the wedding ceremony itself…
If you’ve just finished watching Netflix’s Below and are still in the mood for small-town thrillers, this list has you covered. Below is the latest in the ever-popular small-town thriller genre. It’s a redundant genre name, actually. “Small-town” should be enough to tell you that this will be a story where things are not quite as they seem. Sure, there’s the odd Gilmore Girls or Somebody, Somewhere, shows that mine their small-towns for comedy and love, but for the most part, a small-town is there to hide something that shouldn’t be there. It’s a place where everyone knows everyone’s business,…
Harry Styles Honors Liam Payne With New Song … On Anniversary Of His Death Published October 17, 2026 7:05 AM PDT Harry Styles paid tribute in a big way to Liam Payne during his Friday night gig at Madison Square Garden, belting out a special song he wrote in memory of his late former bandmate. Styles hit the stage at MSG in Midtown Manhattan for his latest performance Friday and to showcase his yet-to-be-released song, “What Is Enough,” which Harry specifically wrote for Liam. Waiting for your permission to load the Twitter Tweet. As you know, the two were very…
Miley Cyrus took the stage at the Hollywood Bowl on Friday night for her first public concert in four years. During her 18-song set, Cyrus performed songs from her new album, Bass Persuades, live for the first time and brought out both Model/Actriz and The Flaming Lips’ Wayne Coyne, the latter of whom joined her for performances of “Do You Realize??” and “Karen Don’t Be Sad.” Another notable moment came when Cyrus paid tribute to her late godmother, Dolly Parton, with a cover of “Jolene.” In an emotional speech before the performance, she recalled the one and only time she…
The Koffee With Karan couch could be in for a lively Punjabi takeover, with Diljit Dosanjh and Vicky Kaushal reportedly set to appear together on Season 9 of Karan Johar’s popular celebrity chat show. If the reported pairing comes to fruition, viewers can expect an entertaining exchange between two stars who have carved out distinct identities in Indian entertainment while sharing an easy camaraderie. Their contrasting personalities and comic timing make for an entertaining combination, and a collab on the Koffee couch could offer fans a glimpse into their off-screen equation. From behind-the-scenes anecdotes to career choices and candid confessions,…
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