Katy Perry opens up on her ambitions for daughter

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Los Angeles, (IANS) Singer-songwriter Katy Perry has shared that she wants her daughter to grow up to be a "better version" of herself.

The singer has five-year-old Daisy with former fiance Orlando Bloom and she was happy to take her little girl on the road with her for her recent Lifetimes tour because she is proud to be an example of a "strong" woman, reports ‘Female First UK’.

She told ‘People’ magazine, "It's always incredible when I get to bring my daughter to work. I think when mothers can be their most supported, authentic selves, that is always a good template for children to model. And I'm just glad to model a strong, steady, intelligent, funny, weird woman for my beautiful daughter”.

And she added at the Tribeca Festival premiere of her concert film Katy Perry, The Lifetimes Tour, Live from Paris, “I think, as mothers and fathers, we're just modelling something for our children, and all we can hope for is that they will grow up into better versions of ourselves, and themselves. I think if I'm out there living my most authentic, free, supported, empowered, smart, sexy life, and she's going to have a pattern to follow, a model to follow”.

As per ‘Female First UK’, the 41-year-old star shared she is proud Daisy is already confident enough to share her opinions.

She said, "She's a force. She tells me exactly what she thinks”. At the premiere, Katy, who was previously married to Russell Brand, declared her new boyfriend, former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, to be the "love of (her) life".

She said, “I am very in love. Actually that show was after I met the love of my life, and so I felt very anchored by that. Because I'm a little bit like a rainbow kite. I fly super high and like, you know, touch the veil, cosmos, and sometimes I need to be anchored. So, to have that anchor finally makes me feel really whole now”.Katy couldn't be happier with the way her life is now. She said, “Every day is a fantastic journey, and every day is a chance to evolve, and to be a better person and do the right thing and to be a model for your community, for your family, for your world. I feel like a more grounded person in so many aspects of my life”. Katy Perry opens up on her ambitions for daughter | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → June 15, 2026

Madonna hopes fans put their phones down and connect with concerts

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Los Angeles, (IANS) Singer-songwriter Madonna recently took over New York City to celebrate Confessions II, the sequel of her album ‘Confessions on a Dance Floor’, which was released 2 decades ago.

During the Tribeca Film Festival premiere of the visualizer for her Confessions II album, debuting July 3, the 7-time Grammy winner explained that the short is “really about connection”, which she hopes to convey in her music, reports ‘Deadline’.

She said, “I don’t want to make mindless music. I want to make music that’s about something. Dance music makes you move your body, and you feel the pulse. It’s, like, you’re connecting to the universe, you’re connecting to other humans”.

She further mentioned, “The movie’s really about connection. I emerge from my solitude of this apartment and go right into a forest with people with lasers coming out of their asses. You just really go through life, take risks, be curious, be observant. And put your fucking phones down and connect”.

As per ‘Deadline, following her appearance at Coachella set in April, the Queen of Pop noted that “everybody had their phones up (and) I didn’t know what anyone looked like”, which is part of the reason she had fans lock their devices in recent screening.

Directed by David Toro and Solomon Chase (aka TORSO), Confessions II is a 13-minute short featuring the first six tracks of Madonna’s upcoming 15th studio album, debuting Monday on YouTube.It features cameos from Benedict Cumberbatch, Debi Mazar, Kate Moss, Julia Garner, Odessa A’zion, Richard E. Grant, Honey Dijon, Madonna’s daughter Lourdes Leon and more. The Tribeca appearance came after Madonna performed songs from the album in a surprise concert. Madonna hopes fans put their phones down and connect with concerts | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → June 11, 2026

Taylor Swift on original song for ‘Toy Story 5’: Wrote it as soon as I got home from the screening

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Mumbai, (IANS) Grammy winner Taylor Swift has announced her original song for Toy Story 5 and revealed that she wrote the number titled ‘I Knew It, I knew It” as soon as I got home from the screening.

She wrote on Instagram: “It’ a Toy Story You knew it! My new original song “I Knew It, I Knew You” for Disney and @pixar’s @toystory 5 will be yours on June 5th. I’ve always dreamed of getting to write for these characters who I’ve adored since I was a 5 year old kid watching the first Toy Story movie.”

The singer said she instantly fell in love with the fifth installment.

“I fell instantly in love with Toy Story 5 when I was lucky enough to see it in its early stages, and I wrote this song as soon as I got home from the screening. Sometimes you just know, right?

You can pre-order now exclusively on my site and catch Toy Story 5 in theaters June 19th.”

The track is co-written and co-produced by Swift and Jack Antonoff, making his return to working with the star after last appearing on her “The Tortured Poets Department” album.

Toy Story began in 1995 with the release of the animated feature film of the same name, which focuses on a diverse group of toys featuring a classic cowboy doll named Sheriff Woody and a modern spaceman action figure named Buzz Lightyear.

It comprises six animated feature films, including Toy Story, Toy Story 2, Toy Story 3, Toy Story 4. Toy Story 5 and the spin-off film Lightyear.The first Toy Story was the first feature-length film to be made entirely using computer-generated imagery. The first two films were directed by John Lasseter, the third film by Lee Unkrich, the fourth film by Josh Cooley, the fifth film by Andrew Stanton, and Lightyear by Angus MacLane. Taylor Swift on original song for ‘Toy Story 5’: Wrote it as soon as I got home from the screening | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → June 05, 2026

Miley Cyrus calls herself a ‘logical wild card’

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Los Angeles, (IANS) Singer-songwriter Miley Cyrus has shared that she likes to be "reliably unpredictable". The 33-year-old singer said that she's not "super into astrology".

The singer-songwriter has described herself as a "logical wild card", reports ‘Female First UK’.

The chart-topping singer, who will celebrate her next birthday in November, told ‘Variety’, "I’m a Sagittarius. My sisters are Capricorns. I love Scorpios, Sagittariuses and Capricorns, that whole trifecta. I’m not super into astrology, but I know, by the book, what that means. I’m kind of a logical wild card, if that makes sense”.

She further mentioned, “I like to do something bold but also do my own math about it. I want to know what I want before I make a choice. But anything I say could be out the window tomorrow. I like to be reliably unpredictable”.

As per ‘Female First UK’, Miley emerged as a teen idol with her portrayal of Miley Stewart in the Disney series Hannah Montana between 2006 and 2011. And she has observed that "Hannah was like Mickey Mouse in her own way".

Asked what advice she'd give to her on-screen character, she said, "I mean, Hannah feels like she’s got it all figured out. I would tell her to definitely ditch the Season 1 wig and tell Disney that, you know, you get what you pay for! And then the other thing is, because I was her, I didn’t realise how important and how impactful she actually was. Hannah was like Mickey Mouse in her own way, she made people feel like they got this little piece of magic. I would want Hannah to ground into the Miley Stewart and know that that magic is from deep within. It’s not about the wig and the boots and the music. It’s about who you are underneath all that”.Earlier this year, Miley revealed that she willed the Hannah Montana anniversary special "into existence". The singer started discussing the prospect of making a 20th anniversary special before being approached about the idea. Miley Cyrus calls herself a ‘logical wild card’ | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → May 28, 2026

Shakira says she has no time for love

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os Angeles, (IANS): Singer-songwriter Shakira has shared that she is too busy for love. The singer has been single since her long-term relationship with Gerard Pique, the father of her sons Milan, 13, and 11-year-old Sasha, ended in 2022.

The singer has said that she isn't looking for anyone new because she is enjoying her time with her kids and focusing on her career, reports ‘Female First UK’.

She told The Times newspaper, “No romance for me for now. There’s no space or time in my life for that. My plate is quite full. My kids are my priority”.

She further mentioned, “And my career. Strangely enough, I’m in love with my career like I’ve never been in my life. I’m enjoying my time alone as well”.

As per ‘Female First UK’, the 49-year-old star reflected on going through the "darkest moment" of her life when she split from Gerard, at a time while her father William was hospitalised following a severe fall, but she ultimately feels stronger for her experiences.

She said, "(I was living through) the darkest moment, when I saw the dissolution of my family. The family that I had dreamt to keep forever. I’ve been through so much pain, but it has made me perhaps in an unforeseen way a wiser person, or stronger, at least. They say that what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger and it is true. It’s amazing to learn that humans have a resilience that we can resort to at any moment in our lives”.

“Sometimes through hardships and through pain is how we discover how strong we can be. Suffering sometimes makes you a better person, makes you value friends and support”, she added.

Shakira believes there are always lessons to learn from hardship. She said, “Life sometimes can be a b****, but it’s also beautiful and made of light and shadows. So I thank life for every single moment, the bright ones and the dark ones, the people who have made me suffer because they have become my masters who have taught me lessons, very valuable lessons”.The singer will always be grateful to Gerard for the impact he had on her life. Shakira says she has no time for love | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → May 26, 2026

Taylor Swift love ‘The Traitors’

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Los Angeles, (IANS) Pop icon Taylor Swift harbours special love for ‘The Traitors’. The singer and her parents, Scott and Andrea Swift, are avid viewers of the reality competition series.

Her future mother-in-law Donna Kelce, who was the latest season's first-ever Secret Traitor but got banished during episode three, has confirmed, reports ‘Female First UK’.

Speaking on The Traitors' reunion special, Donna said when asked if Taylor watched the show: “Yes, she’s a watcher. So is her family. They love Traitors”.

As per ‘Female First UK’, Donna admitted her sons, Jason Kelce and Taylor's fiance Travis Kelce, were surprised by her "trecherous" behaviour on the reality show, which was won by former Love Island USA contestant and Traitor Rob Rausch.

Asked what her kids thought of her performance on the show, she said: "They thought that I gave it my best shot, but they’re like, you know, you were probably more treacherous than we thought you could be”.

Travis and Jason previously admitted they were "so proud" of their mom due to her "fantastic" performance on The Traitors.

Speaking on their New Heights podcast last month, Jason said, “I thought she did fantastic. “Like, I know she was eliminated, but I think it’s really hard to go into those shows as, like, an outsider that you become, like, an easy target to try and manoeuvre in that show. I loved watching her in it. She was way more deceitful and devious than I thought Mom could ever be, which was surprising”.

Travis added, "She stood her ground at the round table. I was so proud of her, man. She looked like she was having a blast, enjoying it all. It was just so cool to see her in this moment”.

The Kansas City Chiefs tight end praised comedian Ron Funches for “sticking by and being kind to” Donna, even if he “probably felt a certain way after he found out she was the secret Traitor”.

Meanwhile, Jason's wife, Kylie Kelce, has admitted she was annoyed that Donna was cast as the Secret Traitor because she felt "Mama Kelce" was at a disadvantage because she couldn't even form alliances with the other Traitors as her identity was hidden.Speaking on the Green Light podcast, she said, "I'm annoyed that she was a secret traitor for some reason. So, for some reason, her being a secret traitor has irked me to a degree I can't explain. "I wanted her to have her best chance to team up with people... If she were a traitor but not the secret traitor, I think she would have nailed it because she's just too sweet”. Taylor Swift love ‘The Traitors’ | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → March 20, 2026

Mariah Carey shares rare pictures of her twins

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Los Angeles, (IANS) Singer-songwriter Mariah Carey is getting real and showing a rare aspect of her life. The singer recently shared rare photos of her twins, Moroccan Scott and Monroe, 14, on the Stories section of her Instagram.

The singer shares the kids with ex-husband Nick Cannon, reports ‘People’ magazine.

The ‘Obsessed’ singer, 56, reposted photos from her teen twins' Instagram accounts. "Rocstar”, she captioned a repost of Moroccan, who wore Timberland boots, baggy light-wash jeans and a black hoodie layered under a coordinating denim and suede jacket.

As per ‘People’, he appeared to be standing on a New York City subway platform. "RoeRoe Diva”, the Grammy winner captioned the second Instagram Stories post, which featured a selfie of Monroe, who wore a grey hoodie and two black star patches on her face.

The singer most recently shared a snap with her twins on Christmas 2025, when they matched her height as they wore holiday sweaters with her face on them. “Christmas Eve”, she captioned the photos at the time.

Nick Cannon, 45, is also the father of 10 other children following his split from Mariah Carey in 2014. The former couple finalized their divorce in 2016.

"They're a lot, but they give me so much love in return. I wouldn't be the same person without them”, the singer told ‘People’ in August 2019. "I think Nick and I have done pretty well in co-parenting, staying friends with each other so that we can talk."Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon, 45, have also been open about how they are raising their children to be humble. "I want my kids to understand that every child isn't as fortunate as they are”, Nick earlier said. The singer shared the same sentiment in 2019, saying, "It's hard, but I try to keep them grounded so they don't think everything is just handed to them”. Mariah Carey shares rare pictures of her twins | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → February 25, 2026

Hilary Duff: Wanted to make something that I could connect with people again

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Los Angeles, (IANS) Actress-singer Hilary Duff, who is preparing to release her long-awaited new album, Luck... or Something, reveals what prompted her to return to making music after a decade-long hiatus.

Duff told Glamour magazine: "I just felt really ready to share. One, I wanted to stretch creatively, and two, I wanted to make something that I could connect with people again on the level of who I am now. I felt like people have definitely gone through some of the similar large strokes that I have in the past 10 to 15 years."

She first found fame playing the lead character in Lizzie McGuire, the hit Disney Channel comedy series. However, the actress shared that, contrary to public perception, she was a "totally normal teenager,” reports femalefirst.co.uk.

She said: "I’ll say that I didn’t ever feel ‘good’ or ‘bad,’ and it was funny that I was flagged as the good girl because of what people saw me doing on TV or that I wasn’t overtly sexual. I was a totally normal teenager doing normal teenager things."

Meanwhile, Duff shared at making a musical comeback in August 2025.

Alongside some throwback photos from her press tour for Metamorphosis, her 2003 album, She wrote on Instagram: "Clearly I had to go digging around the internet for pictures from this time as I’m not sure camera phones even existed. Sadly all my hairstyles ARE very documented."

"I do know this marker of time was a huge change in my being. I was embarking on something I had no idea would make such an impact on peoples lives, and mine. As much as I look back and think this album doesn’t hold the emotional depth I look for today, I know my 14/15 year old self meant every word. It sure as hell also landed on people at the right moment in time and set me off on a pretty epic adventure."“I remember some of my first shows being in a skate park in San Jose, and very shortly after, stepping out on stage in arenas. Yesterday marked the 22nd anniversary of Metamorphosis… Although these are distant memories for me, thank you for showing up the way that you did. To be continued… (sic).” Hilary Duff: Wanted to make something that I could connect with people again | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → February 19, 2026

8-Year-Old Maryland Girl Becomes Youngest Grammy Winner Ever with Daddy-Daughter Album

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An 8-year-old Maryland girl and her dad have made history with an album that’s the musical equivalent of sunshine.

Aura V. and her father, whose recording name is Fyütch, won a Grammy this month for Best Children’s Music Album for their LP Harmony.

The triumph makes Aura the youngest Grammy winner in the organization’s history, eclipsing Blue Ivy, who won an award at 9.

“It is an honor to be here today,” Aura said in her acceptance speech on national television. “I was not expecting us to go this far.”

Indeed, Aura and Fyütch’s musical journey has traversed a number of generations. Aura’s great-grandfather played trumpet in the Army band. Her grandfather played saxophone and even contributed his talents to the album.

Fyütch joined a band as a teenager, and after college worked as an arts teacher. But one day, he got frustrated with the lack of educational music for his students. That problem became an inspiration for his own musical career—and the duo’s videos eventually went viral.

“I just started making stuff and putting it up on YouTube and showing it in my classes,” Fyütch told the Washington Post. “I didn’t realize there was such a need. Teachers were searching for content like that.”

Soon afterward, Fyütch became a father and started working as a musician. Aura began attending his shows and became bold enough to appear on stage. They first collaborated on a song when Aura was 4 years old—a track titled “I Am a Cool.”

Then, the duo worked together on the Harmony LP—with song titles like I Am Love, I Am Light and My Daddy—and they won the Grammy Award.

“In 2017, she burst on the scene,” Fyütch raps on My Daddy. “When I held you in my arms, my firstborn, my whole world. I don’t care how old you get, you still daddy’s girl…”

The rest of the songs follow a similar pattern, equal parts uplifting and empowering. The whole album is a perfect blend of dad and daughter, with a hopeful, harmonious message that seems ideally suited for these turbulent times.

“Now more than ever, we need positive vibes in our music, in our culture, in our media,” Fyütch told WMAR. “I see the purpose in it, and the beautiful part is that we get to do it together.”

Similar sentiments of peace and love can be found all throughout the Harmony album, especially on the title track. After a couple choruses featuring dad and daughter, Aura V. takes over.

The lyrics are an inspiring vision for the future—and she can now sing them with the confidence that comes with being the youngest Grammy winner ever.

“Peace, positivity, love, and empathy

This is the recipe for life in harmony…

Can you imagine what this place would be

When our differences work collectively?” 8-Year-Old Maryland Girl Becomes Youngest Grammy Winner Ever with Daddy-Daughter Album

Read More........ → February 16, 2026

Jaafar Jackson on playing Michael Jackson in biopic: It was a calling

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Los Angeles, (IANS) Debutant Jaafar Jackson said that playing his late uncle and King of Pop Michael Jackson in the upcoming biopic Michael is his "calling". He went on to share that he had never even thought about an acting career until the project came along.

In a new behind-the-scenes video for the movie, the 29-year-old, who is the son of Michael's older brother Jermaine Jackson, said: "I never dreamed to be an actor or even thought of playing him. But I knew it was a calling.

"Embodying Michael, I really had to earn the role and prove to the filmmakers that I was capable of becoming Michael. Essentially, it was starting at the roots and finding the authenticity."

Jaafar praised the "love for Michael,” who died in 2009 aged 50, that surrounded the project, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

He said: "I felt that love for Michael every day on set from the crew and the cast. Everybody had that love and wanted to put their heart and soul into it."

Producer Graham King and director Antoine Fuqua couldn't be happier with their lead actor's performance.

Graham said in the clip: "Going through this process of who can play Michael, how do you even start with that? And then, of course, I meet Jaafar Jackson."

Antoine added: "Day one, all I could think of was, 'Can Jaafar really pull this off?' Man, when the music started and he hit those first few moves, I mean, this guy killed it. I looked at Graham and Graham looked at me, I was like, 'Who is this guy?!' He has the desire — like Michael — to be the best."

Michael follows Michael Jackson’s journey from The Jackson 5 to record-breaking solo stardom, driven by perfectionism, family pressure and artistic genius. The biopic traces the making of music history while examining the personal battles behind the legend.

The upcoming film also stars Miles Teller as Jackson’s longtime attorney and advisor John Branca, Colman Domingo and Nia Long as Jackson’s parents, Joe and Katherine Jackson, and Larenz Tate as the founder of Motown Records, Berry Gordy.

Meanwhile, Laura Harrier plays Suzanne de Passe, a pioneering female music executive, alongside Kat Graham’s Diana Ross and Kendrick Sampson’s Quincy Jones, who produced Jackson’s three most successful albums: Off the Wall, Thriller and Bad.Michael was initially due to release on October 3, 2025, but was pushed back to April 2026. Jaafar Jackson on playing Michael Jackson in biopic: It was a calling | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → February 14, 2026

Rakul Preet Singh gives a glimpse of her rehearsal for 'Pati Patni Aur Woh Do' song

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Mumbai, (IANS) Actress Rakul Preet Singh is presently busy with her much-talked-about sequel "Pati Patni Aur Woh Do".

She used social media to drop an exciting glimpse of her rehearsal for an upcoming track from the drama, which will also see Ayushmann Khurrana, Sara Ali Khan, and Wamiqa Gabbi in significant roles.

Rakul's latest Insta Story features her getting ready to practise her moves with her choreographer, while a peppy number plays as the background score.

However, Rakul did not reveal the song she was practising for which will be a part of "Pati Patni Aur Woh Do".

Her video included the text overlay, "And then we rehearse for a super fun song", followed by a red heart emoji.

Directed by Mudassar Aziz, "Pati Patni Aur Woh Do" is expected to reach the cinema lovers on May 15.

Initially, the project was locked for a Holi release on March 4, however, the makers later decided to push the release reportedly due to the remaining post-production work.

For the unaware, before this, Mudassar Aziz had also directed the 2019 drama “Pati Patni Aur Woh". A retelling of the 1978 film of the same name, the project had Kartik Aaryan, Bhumi Pednekar, and Ananya Panday as the primary cast.

The movie revolves around a married couple, Chintu and Vedika. Things take an unexpected turn when Chintu finds himself attracted to Tapasya, a young fashion designer.

The 1978 “Pati Patni Aur Woh” was helmed by B. R. Chopra and featured Sanjeev Kumar, Vidya Sinha, and Ranjeeta Kaur, with cameos by Rishi Kapoor, Neetu Singh, Tina Munim, and Parveen Babi.In October last year, the makers unveiled the first look poster of "Pati Patni Aur Woh Do". The still showed Ayushmann Khurrana as Prajapati Pandey. If the poster is any hint, the movie will tell a tale full of romance, chaos, and inevitable marital misunderstandings. Rakul Preet Singh gives a glimpse of her rehearsal for 'Pati Patni Aur Woh Do' song | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → February 10, 2026

Miley Cyrus went to the 2025 Oscars to pitch her songwriting skills to filmmakers\

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Los Angeles, (IANS): Singer-songwriter Miley Cyrus is pretty confident in her hustling skills. The singer, 33, ended up writing credits song ‘Dream As One’ for the new ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ by mentioning to director James Cameron that she was game.

Cyrus recalled meeting the Avatar filmmaker at the 2024 D23 Expo, where she and Cameron were honored as Disney Legends, reports ‘People’ magazine.

She told ‘People’, “I kind of throw it out there as I always do. I already knew the answer to, ‘So what have you been up to?’ I know he's been up to Avatar for a very long time”.

She also has a special message for him, as she said, “Just lemme know if you ever need any music”.

As per ‘People’, she recalled came at just the right time in the development of the third of five planned Avatar films. She said, “It just kind of organically happened. James actually calls us ‘Legends in law’”.

It turns out Cyrus’ other songwriting coup, writing the Golden Globe-nominated “Beautiful That Way” for Gia Coppola’s Pamela Anderson-starring The Last Showgirl last year, came about with a similar technique.

She further mentioned, “I did the same thing to (Last Showgirl star) Jamie Lee Curtis. That's how I ended up doing ‘Last Showgirl’ and now being a part of ‘Avatar’”.

Is offering original music to filmmakers her tried and true method of getting involved in films? “No, literally”, she said, “that's why I went to the Oscars this year. Everybody that came up and introduced themselves, I said, ‘Well, if you need any music, I'm around’”.That went for the creators of Netflix’s Emmy-winning Baby Reindeer, as she said, “I don't know what I would write for Baby Reindeer season two, but I threw that out there”. Miley Cyrus went to the 2025 Oscars to pitch her songwriting skills to filmmakers | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → December 31, 2025

Kate Hudson on ‘Song Sung Blue’: This film hits such a sweet spot of cinema

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Mumbai, (IANS) Actress-singer Kate Hudson, who has been nominated at the Golden Globes for the Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy for “Song Sung Blue”, says the film hits such a sweet spot of cinema and is a reminder to hold onto the people who carry us through the hardest times.

Hudson took to Instagram, where she posted a string of images from the film featuring her alongside Hollywood star Hugh Jackman.

“OMG! Thank you @goldenglobes an absolute thrill to be nominated for our film @songsungbluefilm. Huge congrats to all the incredible nominees this year. I am so grateful,” she said in the caption.

For Hudson, this story of “Lightning and Thunder” is so moving and inspiring.

She added: “Playing Claire has been one of the great privileges of my career. This film hits such a sweet spot of cinema, the kind that reminds you how movies can inspire your own world and that we are the authors of our own stories.'

"A reminder to hold onto hope and the people we love who carry us through the hardest times. A pure pleasure to be a part of this film.”

Song Sung Blue is directed by Craig Brewer. It is based on the 2008 titular documentary film by Greg Kohs The film stars Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson as Mike and Claire Sardina, who performed as the Neil Diamond tribute band Lightning & Thunder.

It also stars Michael Imperioli, Ella Anderson, Mustafa Shakir, Fisher Stevens, and Jim Belushi.

Song Sung Blue had its premiere at the AFI Film Festival on October 26, 2025.Hudson made her film debut in the 1998 drama Desert Blue, which was followed by supporting roles in several films. She rose to prominence with her portrayal of Penny Lane in Cameron Crowe's musical drama Almost Famous. Kate Hudson on ‘Song Sung Blue’: This film hits such a sweet spot of cinema | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → December 17, 2025

Sanaa releases debut single and music video ‘M1LLION’

Infinity Inc has announced the release of “M1LLION,” the debut single and music video by Nagaland artist Sanaa, marking her transition from a DJ to a pop performer with a new artistic direction.

According to the label, the release represents “a defining moment” in her evolution as she takes on a new sound, identity, and presence in the music industry. The track is produced by Rylo.

“M1LLION” introduces Sanaa’s pop style with hooks and lyrics that focus on confidence and individual identity. The song “encourage[s] listeners to embrace their uniqueness” while also showcasing “her playful yet assertive side with verses that blend confidence, attitude, and charm.”

The music video features a visually bold presentation that reflects her step away from her DJ persona and into what Infinity Inc describes as her role as “a full-fledged pop star.” The label stated that the visuals highlight both artistic growth and a commitment to new creative directions.

Infinity Inc said the single’s polished production and message position Sanaa as “one of the most promising voices emerging from the region.”

Sanaa is a trained vocalist, DJ, and dancer from Nagaland known for her pop and K-pop–influenced sound and stage presence. She has performed at major events across the region, including opening for Sean Kingston at HyperSound India 2023. Infinity Inc described her as “one of the Northeast’s most versatile artists.”Infinity Inc is a record label working to support emerging musicians with production, promotion, and development in the industry. Sanaa releases debut single and music video ‘M1LLION’ | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → December 08, 2025

Miley Cyrus says she is 'more protective' of her love life now

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Los Angeles, December 2 (IANS) Grammy winning-singer Miley Cyrus, who recently got engaged to Maxx Morando, has made a conscious effort to keep her romance out of the spotlight.

Cyrus, who was married to movie star Liam Hemsworth between 2018 and 2020, told people.com: "The detail that I can share is that for us, our privacy and us kind of keeping it small has been something that I've been astounded that I've actually been able to have and being able to kind of have more choice.

"I think it's also being older, being more protective of what I'm open to sharing."

The celebrity couple sparked engagement speculation earlier this week when they walked the red carpet at the Los Angeles premiere of Avatar: Fire and Ash.

Cyrus feels the new movie is "about love, family resilience and kind of reconnection and that stronger together idea", reports femalefirst.co.uk.

She said: "I thought it was kind of perfectly thematic and aligned with where I am in my life now."

Cyrus and Morando began dating in 2021, and a source previously said that the loved-up couple were "very compatible with each other".

The insider told Us Weekly: "It’s a new relationship. They’re still getting to know each other at the moment. They’re having fun and have been spending a lot of time together."

The celebrity duo were first spotted together in Miami on New Year’s Eve in 2021, and Cyrus was keen to see where there romance might go.

The insider shared: "They’re exploring things and seeing where it goes."

Miley previously dated Cody Simpson, but the Wrecking Ball hitmaker confirmed their split during an Instagram Live in August 2020.Cyrus is known for her evolving artistry and image reinventions. She was an established child star before developing a successful entertainment career as an adult. Cyrus emerged as a teen idol as Miley Stewart in the television series Hannah Montana. Miley Cyrus says she is 'more protective' of her love life now | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → December 03, 2025

Jennifer Lopez rocks colour pink as she drips in diamonds in new fashion post

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Los Angeles, (IANS) Actress-singer Jennifer Lopez recently put her best fashion foot forward and owned the color pink this season. The ‘Unstoppable’ actress, 55, posted a series of photos showing off her impressive style ahead of the weekend.

“Time to shine. Find your glow. Happy Friday JLovers”, she captioned an Instagram carousel. The ‘Jenny from the Block’ singer’s hair was completely covered as she wore a pastel pink silk turban with a silk, long-sleeved button down dress of the same color, reports ‘People’ magazine.

Her makeup and accessories took things to the next level, channeling old Hollywood glam with diamonds and a dewy look. Luxury fashion house Schiaparelli was tagged in Lopez’s post, along with a team of stylists who helped her tap into superstar mode.

As per ‘People’, the ‘Hustlers’ actress has been lately rocking pink and doing it well. For Easter Sunday, she uploaded several shots from her holiday, starting her Instagram carousel off with a mirror selfie of herself holding an Easter bunny basket, smiling in a pink floral sweatshirt.

“Grateful for FaceTime on days like today. Happy Easter from this working mama on the move”, she wrote in the caption. JLo’s second photo of the bunch was a screenshot of her on a FaceTime call with her kids.

The ‘Selena’ star is a mother to 17-year-old twins, Maximilian "Max" David Muniz and Emme Maribel Muniz, whom she shares with ex-husband Marc Anthony. After a couple of more selfies, she ended the post with a special quote from the late Archbishop Basil Hume: “The great gift of Easter is hope”. But her pink streak didn’t end there.Earlier this week, she shared content from an April 19 visit during a qualifying race ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Saudi Arabia at Jeddah Corniche Circuit. “Bringing a little sparkle to F1 #JLoLiveIn2025”, she wrote in the caption on the day of the event. Jennifer Lopez rocks colour pink as she drips in diamonds in new fashion post | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → December 01, 2025

Toyota Hornbill Music Festival 2025

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Kohima, November 26 (MExN): Task Force for Music & Arts (TafMA) Nagaland has announced the first lineup of bands set to perform at the iconic Toyota Hornbill Music Festival 2025. Toyota Hornbill Music Festival 2025, India’s biggest music festival will take place from December 1-10 at 5:00 PM at Main Arena, Naga Heritage Village, Kisama.

The first lineup of bands includes; Rumac (Scotland), Drum Tao (Japan), Japan Junior Orchestra (Japan), Agniva (France), The Fantastic Company, Novo, BoINN-Friends of the Mary Wallopers (Ireland), Mongdoll (South Korea), Trance Effect, Lateral Move, Street Stories, Wishes and Dreams, Yekumi (Israel) Akhanda, Rhythm of the Earth ( SAMVAAD), Nagaland Collective, Shreya Karmakar, Gingerfeet, GATC, KL Pamei, Temsu Clover, Hope Academy, Noisy Neighbours, Juxtaposed, Dobom Doji Collective, Space (Nepal), David Angu, Alive, Bright Lights, DJ Angy- Z- (Russia) and Roots Zombie (France).

BoINN-Friends of the Mary Wallopers (Ireland) Toyota Hornbill Music Festival 2025 | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → November 26, 2025

Adele ventures into acting with Tom Ford’s ‘Cry to Heaven’

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Los Angeles, (IANS) The sky is set to fall as the English singer-songwriter Adele is making her acting debut. The Grammy-winning artiste will be seen showing her acting chops in Tom Ford‘s new film ‘Cry to Heaven’.

The fashion mogul and filmmaker will direct, produce and write the adaptation of Anne Rice’s 1982 novel, reports ‘Variety’.

The film is set in 18th century Italy, the fictional story follows two men, a Venetian noble and a castrated Opera singer, whose lives become unexpectedly intertwined.

As per ‘Variety’, Adele will star in the film alongside Nicholas Hoult, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ciarán Hinds, George MacKay, Mark Strong, Colin Firth, Paul Bettany, Owen Cooper, Daniel Quinn-Toye, Hunter Schafer, Josephine Thiesen, Thandiwe Newton, Theodore Pellerin, Daryl McCormack, Cassian Bilton, Hauk Hannenmann and Lux Pascal.

‘Cry to Heaven’ is currently in pre-production in London and Rome, with principal photography set to commence in January. The movie is expected to release in the fall of 2026. Ford is self-financing the film and plans to find a buyer after production is complete, according to Deadline, which broke the news of the project.

Ford, who launched his eponymous fashion brand after serving as creative director at Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent, made his directorial debut with 2009’s Oscar-nominated ‘A Single Man’. His second film was 2016’s ‘Nocturnal Animals’, which won the grand jury prize at Venice and earned a supporting actor Oscar nomination for Michael Shannon.‘Cry to Heaven’ reunites Ford with Taylor-Johnson, who appeared in the sprawling ensemble of ‘Nocturnal Animals,’, as well as Firth, who starred in ‘A Single Man’, Adele, whose biggest hits include ‘Hello’, ‘Chasing Pavements’, ‘Rolling in the Deep’ and the Oscar-winning ‘Skyfall’, announced that she planned to temporarily step back from music following the conclusion of her Las Vegas residency. Adele ventures into acting with Tom Ford’s ‘Cry to Heaven’ | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → November 14, 2025

Katy Perry talks about vulnerability while releasing new song ‘Bandaids’

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Los Angeles, (IANS): Pop icon Katy Perry has showcased her gratitude for the love pouring in for her latest release, ‘Bandaids’, sharing that it wasn’t easy for her to put the deeply personal track out into the world.

The “Roar” hitmaker took to social media to thank fans for their support, saying that she struggled for months with the idea of releasing the song.

She shared a string of images and videos of herself from the making of the song and wrote: “Thank you for the love on bandaids… tbh I struggled for months with the idea of putting this song out… even after all these years it can be scary to be vulnerable…”

She went on to say that she hopes the song’s lyrics resonate with anyone going through similar struggles.

“But hopefully the lyrics of this song resonate with someone going through what I have been through and maybe they won’t feel so alone and will find the strength to keep going like I have.”

Perry is one of the best-selling music artists in history, having sold over 151 million records worldwide. She is known for her influence on pop music and her camp style. The world's highest-paid female musician in 2015 and 2018, she was named by Billboard as one of the greatest pop stars of the 21st century.

Six of Perry's songs have received Diamond certifications from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Her accolades include a Billboard Spotlight Award, 19 Guinness World Records, five Billboard Music Awards, five American Music Awards, a Brit Award, a Juno Award, and the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award.In September, Perry celebrated the first anniversary of her album ‘143’ with an ode to her fans. She also penned a long note in the caption as she expressed her gratitude to her fan, whom she calls KC (Katy Cats). Katy Perry talks about vulnerability while releasing new song ‘Bandaids’ | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → November 12, 2025

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck reunite on the red carpet

Ben Affleck continues to support Jennifer Lopez's professional endeavors, People reports.

Lopez, 56, stars in the upcoming musical, Kiss of the Spider Woman, and appeared at the Monday, Oct. 6, New York City premiere.

Along with Lopez, the film's executive producer, Affleck, made a surprise appearance at the N.Y.C. event. Affleck and Matt Damon’s Artist Equity production company co-produced the movie.

At the premiere, the former couple posed together in celebration of the production. A few photos captured the two A-listers chatting with each other on the carpet. Affleck, 53, also spoke to the press about the film.

For the occasion, Lopez wore a sculptural gown from Harris Reed's spring 2026 collection.

Ahead of the screening, Lopez introduced the film and thanked her ex-husband, saying, “Thank you so much, thank you everybody for being here tonight. Thank you, Ben, this movie wouldn’t have been made without Ben and without Artist Equity.”

“I read the script, if you know, I was in bed and I was just floored," she continued. "I was just like could this be happening right now. I get to sing, I get to dance, I get to act. I get to be an old-time Hollywood movie star."

Affleck's supportive appearance follows their 2025 divorce. The former couple initially met in 2002 and began dating. After ending their engagement in 2004, they both pursued other relationships and started families of their own. Then in 2021, they rekindled their romance and they married in an intimate Las Vegas ceremony in July 2022. The next month, they celebrated their nuptials with a second ceremony in Georgia in front of friends and family.In 2024 they split, citing irreconcilable differences. They settled their divorce in February. Source Article

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