LONDON: The late music icon Ozzy Osbourne, who passed away on July 22, offered a final, candid look into his life, revealing a peculiar and almost comical struggle with addiction transference in his last years. While the War Pig hitmaker expressed immense gratitude for finally overcoming his lifelong battles with drugs and alcohol, a new, unexpected vice took hold: a compulsion for a specific, high-end variety of apple. In an extract from his posthumous autobiography, Last Rites, shared by The Times, the Black Sabbath legend—who was battling Parkinson’s disease and complex health issues—wrote about the shift in his focus. “The…
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DUBLIN: Irish actor Cillian Murphy, who secured the Best Actor Academy Award in 2024 for his powerful portrayal of the physicist in Christopher Nolan’s ’Oppenheimer,’ has offered a surprisingly grounded perspective on the immediate impact of his monumental career victory. In the wake of the Oscar win, the popular star appeared in the historical drama ’Small Things Like These’ and, most recently, the school drama ’Steve.’ The common industry expectation was that the massive success of Oppenheimer would instantly place Murphy in unprecedented demand for new projects, but his account suggests a different reality. When asked by Variety if the…
LOS ANGELES: The long-standing rivalry between two of hip-hop’s most powerful figures has intensified, with rapper 50 Cent utilizing social media to openly mock Sean “Diddy” Combs following his recent legal and professional turmoil. The comments come after Diddy was reportedly sentenced to 50 months in prison on prostitution-related charges. Capitalizing on his rival’s legal setback, 50 Cent took to the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to post a link to his G-Unit website alongside a sarcastic offer. “Hey to whoever was booking Diddy for a speaking engagement. I heard he won’t be able to make it, I’m available!,”…
LOS ANGELES: The final years of Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary Black Sabbath frontman who passed away this year after a prolonged struggle with Parkinson’s disease and persistent surgical pain, were marked by profound physical agony and a deep battle with depression. A new documentary reveals the extent of the mental anguish he faced, including thoughts of taking his own life in 2021. In a candid clip from the Paramount+ documentary, Ozzy: No Escape From Now, the 76-year-old rock star is seen discussing the despair that overtook him when facing the permanent loss of his identity as a live performer. “The…
LOS ANGELES: Pop superstar Miley Cyrus is reportedly still grappling with unresolved doubts concerning her ex-husband, actor Liam Hemsworth, expressing unease regarding his ongoing romance with partner Gabriella Brooks. This situation underscores the turbulent emotional aftermath of high-profile celebrity marriages and the public critique often accompanying their dissolution. According to reporting by RadarOnline.com, the singer allegedly harbours serious reservations about Hemsworth’s character, suggesting that the public narrative fails to capture his true behaviour away from the cameras. Her primary concern is said to be for his current partner, Brooks. “Looking back, she feels like Liam treated her terribly,” a source…
LOS ANGELES: Forty-eight years after the death of the ‘King of Rock and Roll,’ Priscilla Presley has lifted the curtain on an intimate, and perhaps melancholic, detail of her six-year marriage (1967–1973) to Elvis Presley. The revelation, made on the anniversary of his passing, offers a rare glimpse into the human side of the music icon whose life was often defined by the overwhelming scale of his fame. On August 16th, the 80-year-old actress and businesswoman posted a tribute on Instagram featuring a rare backstage picture, concluding her heartfelt message with a single, evocative word: “Satnin.” Elvis, who succumbed to…
LOS ANGELES: Global music phenomenon Taylor Swift recently addressed a moment of miscommunication with her massive fanbase, known as the Swifties, who completely misinterpreted a playful exchange she had with BBC Radio 1 host Greg James. The incident highlights the complex and often intense dynamic between a superstar and her devoted audience. The 35-year-old artist sat down with her long-time friend James while promoting her new album, The Life of a Showgirl, revisiting an infamous interview clip where the host had jokingly referenced her appearance after a performance. Swift recalled how deeply some of her fans had taken the lighthearted…
LOS ANGELES: Hollywood power couple Tom Holland and Zendaya have reportedly put their much-anticipated wedding on ‘indefinite’ hold. The decision is understood to stem from a confluence of highly demanding filming commitments and, crucially, escalating security concerns driven by intense public scrutiny. The report, sourced by Radar Online, highlights the extraordinary strain the high-profile relationship faces, where global fame has translated into a serious erosion of personal privacy and safety. Zendaya had confirmed her engagement to the Spider-Man star earlier this year following her appearance at the Golden Globes, prominently featuring a diamond ring. Since then, the couple’s private life…
US President Donald Trump announced that Israel must stop bombing Gaza immediately after Hamas conditionally accepted a key part of his peace plan, which is nearing its two-year mark. Hamas’s Acceptance: Hamas announced its “approval of releasing all occupation captives — both living and remains” according to the exchange formula in Trump’s proposal. Key Condition: However, Hamas immediately added that it would seek further negotiations to discuss the details of the implementation. Points of Conflict: The group deliberately avoided agreeing to disarm and demilitarise Gaza, a core demand of the US and Israel. Hamas insists it will not disarm until…
Communal tensions are simmering in India’s Uttar Pradesh (UP) and Maharashtra states following the controversy over ‘I love Muhammad’ posters. The situation has led to violent clashes, security crackdowns, and a political row. The Spark: The issue began in UP’s Bareilly after an FIR was filed against 24 individuals for displaying ‘I love Muhammad’ posters during an Eid Miladun Nabi procession. Hindu and right-wing groups called the posters a “deliberate provocation.” UP Clampdown: Following violent clashes between over 2,000 protesters and police last week, authorities deployed large security forces and suspended internet services in Bareilly until Saturday. UP Chief Minister…
