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Entertainment From Ed Sheeran’s Punjabi twist with Arijit Singh, Kashmiri rapper Ahmer’s gripping, surreal visual to Bengaluru rock band Perfect Strangers’ takedown of toxic love, pop artist Subhi’s folk-inspired song and more It’s been a week of surprise releases as well as long-anticipated projects finally reaching audiences. King dropped a new three-track EP called Shayad Koi Na Sune to indulge his loverboy pop side again, while multi-genre artist Rounak Maiti served up his new album Brute Fact/Home Truth that’s been in the works for five years. Plus, there’s a formidable new prog anthem from Peekay, a question posed by Alif and more. King – Shayad Koi Na Sune King’s new EP Shayad Koi Na Sune marks a reflective, stripped-down turn in his music, showcasing a softer and more emotive side of the artist. The three-track project—”Sab Be Asar,” “Speak Softly,” and “Yeh Zindagi Hai”—leans on minimal production and heartfelt songwriting, with King exploring themes of heartbreak, resilience, and acceptance. Moving away from his rap-heavy roots, he embraces a singer-songwriter style, letting intimate lyrics and mellow melodies take center stage. Peekay – “Hyperspace”  Hyderabad/Los Angeles act Peekay—led by singer-songwriter Pranati Khanna—deliver a soaring prog rock/metal earworm with “Hyperspace.” Walking a fine balance between alt-rock influences for the chorus and bringing out the screams that she’s been honing for some time now, Peekay also offer a tech-dystopic music video for the track. The band says in a statement, “‘Hyperspace’ is a sonic freefall through emotional distance and digital illusion — a song for the ones chasing ‘better’ until they break. We sell ourselves the lie that the grass is greener, that another city, another life will save us. But hell wears many faces — and whether it’s the U.S. or modern India, the media dresses it up to sell us dreams that bleed.” Rounak Maiti – Brute Fact/Home Truth On his first album in five years, Mumbai-based artist Rounak Maiti is ephemeral (in a good way) across 10 songs on Brute Fact/Home Truth. There’s a familiar lo-fi waviness that is both, electronic and acoustic that throws back to his SoundCloud producer/singer-songwriter roots. He goes from loud to quiet, noisy to dreamy and all the spaces in between on songs like “Scary Season.” Bright beats drive “Self-Discipline” and there’s hints of jazz (“A Thorn In Your Side”) and trip-hop (“Unworried”) and earnest confessions on “2x Playback Speed” and “Blinding Light America.” It’s like he becomes a different artist on each track and sometimes, he gets a little help, like the warm “Learnt My Lesson” with Karshni and the giddy, self-defeating “Self-Medicate” with Shantanu Pandit. Maiti says in a press release about the album, “It is a searing critique of the self; a deeply personal form of catharsis that has been long overdue; a deeper inquiry into his many “home truths”––things, especially those that are unpleasant, that are known to be true and cannot be ignored; and “brute facts”—facts that cannot be explained in terms of a deeper, more fundamental fact. As it might be put, there may exist some things that just are. Brute Fact/Home Truth is a testament to those things.” Shillong Chamber Choir – “You Came Into Our Lives” The feted Shillong Chamber Choir pay respect to their founder—composer, conductor and pianist Neil Nongkynrih—on a somber new release called “You Came Into Our Lives.” The Hindi and English song features lyrics by Nongkynrih as well as Deelip Kumar Sahu in an aptly vocal-driven arrangement. While Nongkynrih—who passed away in 2022—wrote the lyrics to express gratitude to friends and family, the song is now a tribute to him. The choir says in a statement, “Uncle Neil gave us more than music, he gave us purpose, family and direction towards a meaningful life, especially as young people in the great sea of music and entertainment. ‘You Came Into Our Lives’ is not just a song; it is our way of saying thank you to the man who shaped us, and to all those who have been part of this incredible journey with us.” Perfect Strangers – “Honey Words”  Bengaluru band Perfect Strangers return with their first song in two years with the funked-up “Honey Words.” Led by vocalist Ananya Raja’s sublime R&B and jazz vocal range and produced by Ahmedabad’s Raag Sethi at Compass Box Studio, there’s plenty of bounce and intriguing turns by the band, who bring in horns, guitars and keys and lay them over fist-tight but breezy rhythms. The band says in a statement, “‘Honey Words’ delves into the sticky, addictive trap of a toxic love. With a sarcastic edge, this track explores the struggle to break free from a relationship where love becomes a painful habit.”  Ahmer, Pho, Arif Mir – “Dunya”  Srinagar’s hip-hop firebrand Ahmer teams up New Delhi artist Pho and producer Arif Mir for “Dunya,” marking a return to English rap but this time blended with his Kashmiri and Hindi bars. Introspective and defeated, Ahmer’s rap is elevated by Pho’s understated but deep lyrics of togetherness. Mir, for his part, introduces a sample of a classic Kashmiri folk song sung by the legendary Ghulam Hassan Sofi, and penned by feted poet Rehman Rahi. “Dunya” comes with a music video directed by filmmaker Mehran Ali Ansari. The visuals take a few surreal turns while remaining grounded in the reality of the Kashmir Valley. A press release adds, “‘Dunya’ is a soulful reflection on the illusion of permanence we all fall for — the idea that this world will last forever. Takar Nabam, Donna – “Goodbye Dreams” Arunachal singer-songwriter Takar Nabam pens down his 30-something ruminations on dreams that he’s let go of, on the reminiscing R&B/pop single “Goodbye Dreams” featuring Korean singer-songwriter Donna. It was written first during the “gloom of the post-COVID era,” according to Nabam. “This soulful song was rediscovered unexpectedly while I sifted through old recordings, revealing a poignant piece that’s finally ready to resonate,” he says in a statement. Shot in Japan during his recent tour earlier this year, the music video

Entertainment Founder Stalvart John, A&R Farhman Rehman along with DJ-producers Nida and SourFunk offer everything from Afro-Disco to funk guitars to tech house across four tracks (From left to right) Stalvart John, Nida, Farhan Rehman. Photos: Joven Roy, Sachin Soni, courtesy of Dynamite Disco Club Over the last eight years, Dynamite Disco Club (DDC) have taken over clubs, churned out mixes and platformed rising DJ-producers in disco and house as a label. Based in Bengaluru, founder Stalwart John and his team have put together over 100 shows (mostly in India and Sri Lanka) and now mark 50 releases with their new EP, Dynamite Disco Cuts, Vol. 1. In the years in action, John says his yardstick for success as a music community has been when they’ve seen more people buying tickets. To their credit, Dynamite Disco Club shows have had tickets “cheaper than a cup of coffee,” according to the founder. “Because we want to keep things inclusive and make disco and house music accessible to everyone. Still, people ask for guestlist spots, mostly because it gives them a sense of privilege. But if someone messages me saying they’re short on cash but really want to be there, I don’t ask questions, I just add them to the list,” he adds. Dynamite Disco Cuts, Vol. 1 has nostalgic house courtesy of the label’s A&R and manager Farhan Rehman on “Strictly Rhythm” while John’s “Cradle of Life” has a bit of Afro vibes, guitars and euphoric disco elements. Mumbai DJ Nida’s “Where Were You?” has the seismic tech house foundation but also moves in and out of disco influences. The EP closes out with Bengaluru DJ SourFunk’s debut song, simply called “Dancin’,” which heaps on funk guitars, orchestral elements and classic disco. The goal for the EP (and all the DDC releases) has been clear-cut. “Club-friendly, well-produced, and full of groove and good vibes that’s’ inspired by disco sounds,” as John sums up. The label and community may have originally started out leaning on disco, but they’ve spent years championing house music as well, something they call a natural evolution. John says, “I’ve always believed that if you’re not true to yourself, if you’re not authentic, it fades fast.” He’s clear that it’s not about chasing trends or following the market “just for the sake of it.” The DJ-producer adds, “What we do isn’t a traditional business; the numbers don’t follow the usual logic. We do this out of pure love. That’s the only reason it works.” From a radio show to hosting events to mentoring and having a record label, the founder is confident that DDC will continue to grow with each release. Rehman adds, “It’s shaping up to be one of our most dynamic years yet.” To that end, Dynamite Disco Club will double the frequency of their radio mixes to twice a month, now calling in guest DJs in addition to artists on their own roster. John promises “something special” for 2026. He calls it “an exciting new chapter that will launch the next phase of the DDC universe.” Read More

Entertainment The Canadian rapper premiered the new track during episode two of his Iceman livestream Drake performs live on stage during day two of Wireless Festival 2025 at Finsbury Park on July 12, 2025 in London, England. Drake is headlining an unprecedented all three nights of Wireless Festival. Photo: Simone Joyner/Getty Images/ABA Drake continues to etch out his comeback with his new song “Which One” featuring Central Cee. “All the girls that’s here for the truth, come put two hands on the DJ booth,” raps Drake on the chorus, before swapping turns with Central Cee who delivers the lyrics: “Junk in the trunk, can see it from front/Girl, your body is tea, it’s pain, I’m sprung/Your backside weighin’ you down, one ton/I got a chopstick for your wonton.” Drake premiered the new track during episode two of his Iceman livestream before releasing the song. He teased the livestream on Instagram, sharing a grid image that just said “9 PM” with the caption “EASTERN STANDARD TIME.” His last single “What Did I Miss?” was similarly dropped via livestream. On that one, he drove around Toronto in a van called The Iceman, leaving many fans to speculate that his next album will be titled Iceman. He had previewed another song called “Supermax” during the stream as well. “What Did I Mis?” debuted at Number Two on the Hot 100. It directly addressed the aftermath of his feud with Kendrick Lamar, including the success of Lamar’s diss song “Not Like Us.” Iceman would be Drake’s first solo album since 2023’s For All the Dogs. It follows up his collaborative album with PartyNextDoor titled Some Sexy Songs 4 U, which came out earlier this year. Drake is currently touring the UK and Europe through the end of the summer. From Rolling Stone US. Read More

Entertainment Paul McCartney, Elton John, and Questlove among real-life rockers in sequel to classic rock mockumentary Spinal Tap II. Photo: Kyle Kaplan Spinal Tap reunite for one last concert in the latest trailer for the classic rock mockumentary’s upcoming sequel. The preview for Spinal Tap II: The End Continues opens up with highlights from the Rob Reiner’s 1984 film before Reiner himself — as documentarian Marty Di Bergi — reveals the purpose of the 40-years-later documentary: To celebrate Spinal Tap’s legacy by bringing together Michael McKean’s David St. Hubbins, Christopher Guest’s Nigel Tufnel, and Harry Shearer’s Derek Smalls (and whatever fearless drummer they can recruit) for a final gig in New Orleans. The trailer also provides a tease of the many, many real-life rockers who will cameo in the mockumentary, including Paul McCartney (who praises Spinal Tap’s “Big Bottom”), Questlove (who rejects an opportunity to be the band’s drummer because he doesn’t want to die like their 11 or 12 other drummers), and Elton John, who appears during the group’s final gig. Other rumored cameos include Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, Metallica’s Lars Ulrich, Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Chad Smith, Paul Shaffer (reprising his role from the original), and more.Like the original This Is Spinal Tap, Reiner has said that the sequel would largely be improvised, but with a firm structure in place. The filmmaker also cited another key influence of the film, saying it would be modeled in part on Martin Scorsese’s classic documentary about the Band’s final concert, The Last Waltz.  Spinal Tap II: The End Continues arrives in theaters on Sept. 12. From Rolling Stone US. Read More

Entertainment The Mighty Nein is an adaptation of the tabletop troupe’s second campaign that begins streaming Nov. 19 on Prime Video The cast of ‘The Mighty Nein,’ Critical Role’s next animated series. Photo: Prime Video Critters everywhere can once again enter the fantasy world of Exandria this fall with the arrival of The Mighty Nein. Announced today during their panel at San Diego Comic-Con, Critical Role’s second animated series will begin streaming Nov. 19 on Prime Video. Members of the cast and media company that comprise Critical Role took the stage to reveal the show’s upcoming release date with a first-ever look at the series by way of a short clip that showcases many (but not all) of its tabletop fantasy-based characters. You can see the full clip below. The video jumps en media res into the story, with a handful of the show’s main characters under interrogation by an unknown authority. Although they’re not explicitly introduced, fans will quickly recognize the group as human wizard Caleb Widogast (Liam O’Brien), half-orc warlock Fjord Stone (Travis Willingham), human monk Beauregard Lionett (Marisha Ray), half-demon humanoid cleric Jester Lavorre (Laura Bailey), goblin rogue Nott the Brave (Sam Riegel), and horned blood hunter Mollymauk Tealeaf (Taliesin Jaffe) — all reprising their roles from the original actual play campaign. Critical Role Chief Creative Officer and resident Dungeon Master, Matthew Mercer, also appears off-screen as the voice of the interrogating guard. Caleb Widogast (Liam O’Brien) and Beauregard Lionett (Marisha Ray). Photo: Prime Video Not shown in the clip is aasimar barbarian Yasha Nydoorin, voiced by Ashley Johnson, whose character is confirmed to appear but may not be involved in the trouble at hand. Alongside the core Critical Role cast who developed these characters during their livestreamed gameplay sessions, multiple guests stars have been announced for the show’s first season, including Mark Strong (Nine Perfect Strangers), Alan Cumming (The Traitors), Anika Noni Rose (Princess and the Frog), Ming-Na Wen (The Mandalorian), Auli’i Cravalho (Moana), Rahul Kohli (iZombie), Jonathan Frakes (Star Trek: The Next Generation), and singer Tim McGraw. Also rejoining the group is voice actor Robbie Daymond, a newer member of the Critical Role community who’s played a major role in recent livestreams and stage shows. Jester Lavorre (Laura Bailey) and Fjord Stone (Travis Willingham). Photo: Prime Video Initially announced back in 2023, The Mighty Nein is the second animated series from Critical Role and Prime Video. The first, The Legend of Vox Machina, adapted the group’s first major actual play campaign that originally aired live on Twitch, and has already run for three seasons on Amazon Prime, with a fourth expected next year. Like its predecessor, The Mighty Nein translates the improvised story beats and dialogue from the group’s live hundreds-hour-long play sessions (in this case, Campaign Two, which ran from 2018 to 2021) into a more streamlined version of the narrative that can employ more traditional storytelling. Like the stories that inspired them, the Critical Role animated series are connected, sharing the same fictional universe, continuity, and characters — although the cast primarily create new avatars and identities for each campaign. The Mighty Nein takes place some time after the still-unseen ending of The Legend of Vox Machina, although both series will now be airing in tandem. Mollymauk Tealeaf (Taliesin Jaffe), Nott the Brave (Sam Riegel), and Yasha Nydoorin (Ashley Johnson). Photo: Prime Video News of the show has been scarce since its initial announcement, but fans of Critical Role have been clamoring for more of their favorite “nerdy ass voice actors,” whose most recent Dungeons & Dragons campaign came to its conclusion in February. Since then, the Critical Role cast has been very busy, hitting the road for a string of live shows as well as launching a new mini-series of actual play called Age of Umbra, utilizing their own tabletop platform Daggerheart rather than D&D. Just this week, Critical Role officially confirmed that they’ve begun developing their first video game with partners AdHoc Studios, a project they’ve been teasing for years. The Mighty Nein marks the next chapter in the ever-expanding lore of Critical Role, who celebrate their 10-year anniversary this year. Having helped revolutionize Dungeons & Dragons for a new generation of fans, many now fear that the group will abandon the familiar tabletop platform for their own proprietary one, or worse, stop telling stories within the Exandria world. While the future of their actual play stories is unclear, this new show aims to provide a fresh twist on the existing narrative that is sure to comfort and surprise diehard fans in equal measure. From Rolling Stone US. Read More

Entertainment Home News and Gossip Prithviraj Sukumaran’s team SLAMS fake news about Mohanlal’s L3, issues statement labelling it ‘as p… Prithviraj Sukumara’s official team POFFACTIO also noted that the fabricated allegations seem to have come from a fake social media account. Lucifer was the first film in the Lucifer franchise, which was directed by Prithviraj and starred Mohanlal. After several Malayalam news outlets published erroneous reports attributed to actor, filmmaker, and producer Prithviraj Sukumaran on the third installment of the Lucifer franchise, his official team has made a strong clarification. The Prithviraj Official Network (POFFACTIO) released an official statement in which the team indicated how deeply disappointed they were by what they described as “entirely untrue” reports that were making the rounds. According to a recent rumour, fierce underwater action scenes would be included in the third installment of the franchise, L3: Azrael. Now, the actor’s official team has intervened to end the rumours. Entertainment Prithviraj Sukumaran’s team refutes reports Taking to X (formerly called Twitter), Prithviraj’s official team, POFFACTIO (Prithviraj Official Network), refuted the viral reports, calling them “completely false” and “entirely untrue.” The statement reads, “We express our disappointment in major channels for spreading false news claiming that Prithviraj Sukumaran made statements about the L3 movie. These reports are entirely untrue.” Entertainment POFFACTIO says actor targeted by… POFFACTIO also noted that the fabricated allegations seem to have come from a phony social media account, labeling it as part of a “hate campaign” directed at the actor. It further added, “We urge all media outlets to refer to the official interview videos from the Sarzameen promotions for accurate information. It appears this misinformation originated from a fake profile ID as part of a hate campaign. We request all channels to cross-check facts before reporting and to republish corrected news to clarify the truth to the public and Prithviraj’s well-wishers. We expect a professional approach in handling this matter. Thank you.” We express our disappointment in major channels for spreading false news claiming that Prithviraj Sukumaran made statements about the L3 movie. These reports are entirely untrue. We urge all media outlets to refer to the official interview videos from the Sarzameen promotions for… pic.twitter.com/CKSTpyczaZ — POFFACTIO ™ (@Poffactio) July 27, 2025 Entertainment L3: Azrael set to wrap up Lucifer trilogy Lucifer was the first film in the Lucifer franchise, which was directed by Prithviraj and starred Mohanlal. Fans responded favourably to the highly anticipated sequel, L2: Empuraan, which was released earlier this year. L3: Azrael is intended to be the final installment of the political-action trilogy, although no specifics about the plot or filming timeline have been officially published. Don’t Miss Out on the Latest Updates. Subscribe to Our Newsletter Today! Read More

Entertainment Home News and Gossip Deepika Padukone honored among 90-plus global women shaping culture, joins elite list featuring Sele… Deepika Padukone has cemented her global influence. This time, she has joined stars like Selena Gomez, Angelina Jolie, and Zoya Akhtar in being one of the 90 exceptional women named for shaping culture worldwide The Shift, the global cultural publication, has released a new list featuring over 90 remarkable women who are making a significant impact in activism, leadership, creativity, and cultural influence, including A-listers like Amal Clooney, Mariska Hargitay, Selena Gomez, Billie Eilish, Angelina Jolie, Amanda Gorman, Jessica Chastain, Olivia Rodrigo, Lucy Liu, Misty Copeland, Billie Jean King and others. The list holds the name of Indian superstar Deepika Padukone, who has been contributing to her work in mental health advocacy and women’s empowerment through her Live Love Laugh Foundation. Sharing the moment of pride on hr Instagram, Deepika Padukone wrote, “In tribute to the one and only Gloria Steinem and her 91 years of activism, The Shift is honoring 90 voices shaping our future.@theshiftison grateful for the honour…#TheShiftIsOn” Entertainment Deepika Padukone’s big achievement In celebration of Gloria Steinem’s 91 years of impactful contributions, The Shift’s inaugural issue, titled 90 Plus One, features a quote from Deepika Padukone revealing the real meaning of success for her. She said that, according to her, success is not about professional achievements. It is also about well-being, where mental health and self-care matter as much as discipline, dedication, and determination. She further goes on to say that she is a strong believer in the power of balance, patience, consistency, and authenticity. Deepika Padukone added, “I hope to inspire a generation that values all of these virtues equally.” Entertainment All About Deepika Padukone The impact of Deepika Padukone extends well beyond the big screen. She founded the Live Love Laugh Foundation, which has impacted lives worldwide, and is a prominent voice in mental health advocacy. Deepika Padukone became the first Indian celebrity to be inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame star in 2026. The actress’s amazing efforts and talent never cease to impress audiences. Don’t Miss Out on the Latest Updates. Subscribe to Our Newsletter Today! Read More

Entertainment Laughter Chefs 2, which premiered on January 25, will conclude today, July 27. Here we have curated funniest moments from the celebrity cooking show which will be cherished even after the show’s end. 1/8 Entertainment Laughter Chefs 2 grand finale With the grand finale scheduled for today, July 27, the second season of much-loved celebrity cooking show Laughter Chefs comes to the end. Premiered on January 25, the six months long show gave the audience an ultimate dose of laughter therapy. The show is hosted by comedy queen Bharti Singh and famous chef Harpal Singh Sokhi. 2/8 Entertainment Laughter Chef 2 participants The show began with some of the old faces from season 1 like Ankita Lokhande, Vicky Jain, Krushna Abhishek, Kashmera Shah, Rahul Vaidya and Sudesh Lehri along with some new faces including Abdu Rozik, Elvish Yadav, Abhishek Kumar, Samarth Jurel, Rubina Dilaik, and Manara Chopra. 3/8 Entertainment The OGs return After a few weeks, some of the new faces were replaced by the season 1 contestants including Karan Kundrra, Ali Goni, Reem Sheikh and Nia Sharma. Soon the TRP chart went high with the return of the OG celebrity contestants. Having said that, here we have curated a few moments from the show that left the contestants and audience chuckling. 4/8 Entertainment Abhishek, Samarth’s dish leaves Bharti in pain When Abhishek Kumar and Samarth Jurel prepared a dish, Bharti Singh had a toothache. The comedian mocked their cooking abilities, asking, Tum log accha khana banana kyun nahi seekhte? 5/8 Entertainment Krushna’s saas act sparks Mirchi Challenge In a saas-bahu-themed episode, Krushna Abhishek played a desi saas who advised Ankita Lokhande to eat two mirchis if she desired twins. In a humorous twist, the actress shared it with her spouse, Vicky Jain, and said, Tu zyada zarooratmand hai. 6/8 Entertainment Chef Harpal’s Tabela task turns hilarious One cannot forget the incident in which Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi sent the celebrity participants to Tabela. What came next was nonstop chaos and dramatic situations that had everyone in giggles. 7/8 Entertainment Ankita, Karan’s utensil war sparks laughter Ankita Lokhande attempted to steal a utensil from Karan Kundrra, resulting in a full-fledged humorous utensil war. Munawar Faruqui attempted to block her movements with comedic precision. 8/8 Entertainment Abhishek turns Romeo, Rubina laughs it off Since the beginning of Laughter Chefs 2, Abhishek Kumar has become a romantic hero, attempting to flirt with Rubina Dilaik. The actress laughed off his moves, turning it into a humorous moment. Don’t Miss Out on the Latest Updates. Subscribe to Our Newsletter Today! Entertainment Subscribe Now Enroll for our free updates Read More