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  • Zayn Malik hits the stage again with solo tour across UK and US

    Zayn Malik hits the stage again with solo tour across UK and US

    Singer Zayn Malik is going on his first solo tour, performing in the UK and US.

    He announced the tour during his appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon on Tuesday night.

    Zayn handed Jimmy a note that said: “Hey Jimmy, great to see you, mate. I’m going on my first-ever solo tour this autumn. Maybe after you’re done picking apples, you can come check out my Stairway To The Sky Tour across the US and UK. Let me know what date you want tickets for.”

    On Instagram, he shared the tour dates, thanking fans for their support and saying: “Can’t wait to enjoy great music together. This time I really mean soon – see you in 35 days….”

    Ticket sales start at 11 am on September 21, 2024. VIP key holders can access the pre-sale, which began on September 19.

    Fans will hear tracks from Zayn’s fourth studio album, ‘Room Under The Stairs,’ released on May 17. The tour will be held in smaller, intimate venues to showcase the album’s raw and stripped-back sound.

    The tour kicks off in the US on October 23 in San Francisco.

    For the past six years, Zayn has been working on his studio album ‘Room Under The Stairs’ at his home studio.

    This album marks his most personal release to date, reflecting where he is in life, while exploring the complexities of healing, stillness, and growth.

    He recently performed at the O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire in London, but this will mark his first time going on a large tour since leaving One Direction.

    The March performance in London was also the first time he has been on stage since he quit the boy band.

  • Viral Korean Olympic shooter scores first acting role as assassin

    Viral Korean Olympic shooter scores first acting role as assassin

    South Korean pistol shooter Kim Ye-ji, whose skill and nonchalance won the internet at the Paris Olympics, has landed her first acting role — as an assassin.

    The 32-year-old took silver in the women’s 10m air pistol in July and her ultra-calm demeanour, combined with her wire-rimmed shooting glasses and baseball cap, turned her into a worldwide online sensation.

    As videos of her shooting went viral, she drew praise from celebrities such as Elon Musk.

    “She should be cast in an action movie. No acting required!” Musk wrote on his social media platform X at the time.

    Now she will play an assassin in “Crush”, a spinoff short-form series of the global film project “Asia”, a spokesperson for Seoul-based entertainment firm Asia Lab told AFP on Friday.

    Kim will star alongside Indian actress and influencer Anushka Sen, the company said in a separate statement, saying it was excited to witness “the potential synergy that will arise from Kim Ye-ji and Anushka Sen’s new transformation into a killer duo”.

    Since winning silver, a short clip showing Kim at the Baku World Cup in May has gone viral, spawning fan art, endless memes and multiple edits setting the clip to K-pop.

    Kim signed with a South Korean talent agency in August to assist her in managing her extracurricular activities and she has since been featured in a magazine photoshoot for Louis Vuitton.

  • Emmad Irfani has a brotherly bond with Fahad Mustafa in real life

    Emmad Irfani has a brotherly bond with Fahad Mustafa in real life


     
     Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum is currently one of the biggest hit dramas in Pakistan, and it is being widely praised for its character development.
     
    Emmad Irfani and Naeem Butt appeared as guests on BBC Urdu recently, where Irfani talked about his off-screen experience.
     
    Emmad said, “Off-screen, we were like a family. Javed Sheikh sahab would bring food, Bushra jee would bring food, and sometimes Badar, our director, would bring food as well. And I’m not exaggerating, but Fahad and I developed a brotherly bond off-screen. Maybe that’s also a factor that the audience is seeing on-screen, the camaraderie we built off-screen is probably showing up on-screen as well.”
     
    On the hand, Naeema Butt, who plays Rubab, is not only getting attention for her acting but also for her long hair.


    “I’ve always faced this issue in the industry because of my long hair, and I’ve been told several times that I should cut my hair short in order to look more modern and since it’s simpler to style. Still, I never really followed that advice because, whether I’m in Pakistan or New York, my hair is very special to me”, Naeema Butt added.
     
    Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum is written by Farhat Ishqtiaq and directed by Badar Mehmood. It airs on ARY Digital on Monday and Tuesday at 8:00 PM.

  • ‘I could never be her in real life’: Areej Chaudhary opens up about playing Natasha

    ‘I could never be her in real life’: Areej Chaudhary opens up about playing Natasha

    ‘Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum’ is currently one of the hit dramas in Pakistan, and it is being widely praised for its character development.

    Among the characters is Natasha, played by actress Areej Chaudhry. Her character involves an apparent extra marital affair with her best friend Rubab’s husband, Adeel.

    Recently, Chaudhry appeared as a guest on ‘Something Haute’ where she talked about her character in the trending drama.

    The host, Hassan Choudhry, asked, “What similarities are there between Natasha and you?”

    “I could never be her in real life. I may be like Natasha when it comes to appreciating art, but other than that, I don’t like anything about her. I would never do something like that in my life,” she responded.

    Talking about the “Humpty Dumpty” reference in the drama, Chaudhry said that she would never want to say such a thing in real life.

    “We see these kinds of characters in films and dramas. Did you take inspiration from any specific character?” the host asked.

    To which she responded, “No, I didn’t want to do that because, I believe, when you try to copy or understand something by watching someone else, you lose the ability to bring your own touch to it.

    I wanted to think about it in my own way. If I were like this [Natasha], what would I do? That’s how I approached it,” she explained.

  • It’s confirmed: Hamza Ali Abbasi, Sohai Ali Abro, Ahmed Ali Akbar, Danyal Zafar are starring in ‘Faraar’

    It’s confirmed: Hamza Ali Abbasi, Sohai Ali Abro, Ahmed Ali Akbar, Danyal Zafar are starring in ‘Faraar’

    There is big news for drama fans because the biggest collaboration of stars is coming together for the highly anticipated drama serial Faraar.

    The cast of Faraar includes Hamza Ali Abbasi, Sohai Ali Abro, Ahmed Ali Akbar and Danyal Zafar.
    Hamza Ali Abbasi recently starred in drama serial Jaan-e Jahan alongside Ayeza Khan and appeared in ‘Umro Ayyar’.

    Sohai Ali Abro, currently starring in the Gentlemen, joins the cast as well, while Ahmed Ali Akbar known for his remarkable performances in Parizaad is also on board and ready to impress with another new character. He is also working with Mehreen Jabbar on the drama ‘Nadaan’, which is written by Saji Gul.

    Danyal Zafar, who recently starred in Let’s Try Mohabbat alongside Mawra Hocane is also part of the upcoming drama.

    Faraar is written by Mustafa Afridi and will air on Green Entertainment.

    Our sources in Next Level Entertainment told us Noor Jahan famed director Musadik Malek has come on board to direct Faraar. Initially, there were reports that this drama was directed by Syed Wajahat, known for megahit serials Khuda Aur Muhabbat and Khaie.


    The Current did an exclusive interview with one of the crew members.

    Here are pictures of the cast members:

  • ‘Social media holds more power than sword and pen,’ says Rubina Ashraf

    ‘Social media holds more power than sword and pen,’ says Rubina Ashraf

    Actress Rubina Ashraf believes that social media is more powerful than a sword and a pen in this time and age.Recently, she appeared as a guest on ‘Gup Shab’ show.

    “Nowadays, people make headlines not because of their work but because of their statements, because today, social media has become very powerful,” she said.

    “People easily express whatever is in their hearts since now, there is more power in social media than a sword and a pen. So, it was bound to happen, but people should use it properly. They must learn,” she added.

    Ashraf also believes that “When children of celebrities are born and raised in the same environment, nepotism is inevitable.”

    Using her daughter as an example, she added, “If I ever get the chance, I would definitely like to work with my daughter, actress Meena Tariq. She grew up watching me and all my friends, whom she considers her aunts. That’s why she was inspired by us to enter this field.”

  • Were Bollywood celebrities paid to attend the Ambani wedding?

    Were Bollywood celebrities paid to attend the Ambani wedding?

    Bollywood star Ananya Panday has cleared the air about rumours that celebrities were paid to attend the grand wedding of Anant Ambani, son of the richest Indian businessman Mukesh Ambani, and Radhika Merchant.

    The guest list for these events included Bollywood stars, Indian cricketers, social media influencers, billionaires, and political figures from around the world.

    A number of reports suggested that some guests were paid large sums of money to attend the celebrations.

    The ‘Call Me Bae’ actress, however, has denied these claims, saying she was there to celebrate the love of her friends, the bride and groom.

    “They are my friends. I don’t understand why people think like this,” Panday said. “Obviously, I’ll dance wholeheartedly at my friends’ wedding. I love celebrating love.”

    “No matter how many events there were, they greeted everyone with love and warmth,” she added.

    Ananya also talked about the special connection between Anant and Radhika, saying, “Whenever they looked at each other, it was pure love. It felt like violins were playing in the background. That’s something I want in life.”

  • ‘I don’t beg for work’: Fahad Sheikh

    ‘I don’t beg for work’: Fahad Sheikh

    Rejection in the entertainment industry is a harsh reality and actor Fahad Sheikh has faced it too. Even though he’s gained success and praise, he’s faced setbacks along the way.

    Recently Fahad appeared as a guest on ‘Mazaq Raat’, hosted by Imran Ashraf, where he talked about the most challenging moments of his career.

    “One of the bitter mosy rejections I’ve faced is when, after Jalan drama, the phone calls finally started coming in. Production houses were suddenly reaching out, but there was still a sense of formality. My principle has always been that I don’t beg for work, and I hadn’t until now,” the actor began.

    He went on to narrate a story. “So, I went for a meeting, dressed in a full black kurta, wearing Peshawari Chappal, with glasses on. I walked in, and there was the director, seated in a small room. I didn’t know him at all. He looked at me, but didn’t care much. He looked towards the GM, and I could sense the dismissive attitude.”

    “Now, I’m standing at the door, thinking about what I should do next. It was an awkward moment; both of us felt embarrassed. And the gentleman who had brought me there was relaxed, probably because he already knew I was being rejected before we even got there. Then they offered me coffee, and I politely refused. We wrapped up the meeting quickly, made our way out, and left the place with disappointment. You know, every new city breaks you a little, but if it didn’t, perhaps the refinement in my work wouldn’t have come,” the Hasrat actor added.
    Fahad Sheikh has starred in dramas such as Uff Ye Mohabbat, Waada, Hasrat, and Bojh.

  • Mansha Pasha’s one simple advice for choosing a spouse

    Mansha Pasha’s one simple advice for choosing a spouse

    Actress Mansha Pasha has advice for girls who are looking for an ideal husband.

    Recently, she appeared in ‘Mazaaq Raat’ show where she talked about her work and personal life.

    Talking about her marriage, she said, “When I met Jibran Nasir for the first time, I knew that he would play a big role in my life. After a year of waiting, I got married to Jibran.”

    Advising girls who are looking for an ideal partner, the actress said, “Not every good man is necessarily a good husband, so look for someone who supports you.”

    “Har achi larki achi biwi nahin hoti, har acha larka acha shohar nahin hota,” Pasha believes.

  • ‘I actually had a nervous breakdown’: Tamkenat Mansoor talks about her divorce

    ‘I actually had a nervous breakdown’: Tamkenat Mansoor talks about her divorce

    Divorce is a traumatic experience for the couple, but especially for women. The recent trend of celebrities talking about divorce is helping women deal with the trauma.

    Actress and social media influencer Tamkenat Mansoor recently appeared as a guest on Ahmed Ali Butt’s podcast ‘Excuse Me’ where she opened up about her personal life.

    The host asked, “The stigma that came with it, especially in our society, there’s an immediate reaction like, Oh, divorced (Talaq Yaftha), how did you deal with that?”

    Tamkenat replied, “To be honest, I didn’t have to face much, because of being outspoken. I think a lot of people in my family never said anything to my face or to my parents’ faces because they knew that my family was totally on board with my decision. Secondly, it was my decision. It became entirely mine in the end because I actually had a nervous breakdown, and it was really bad. I had to be taken to a hospital, to a shrink, and you know how sometimes you’re so caught up in your situation that you only see a limited perspective? Like, in this room right now, our field of vision is only a small part. But if someone sees from the outside, they can see the whole room, every corner more clearly.”

    Tamkenat shared why she does not bad mouth her ex-husband.
    “I don’t think anyone ever ends a relationship happily. I never go into the details. The biggest reason is that I have never spoken badly of their father to my children. I haven’t, and my family hasn’t either. My parents, my siblings, have never spoken badly about him. If my children ever bring up something, we tell them, ‘Son, you shouldn’t speak like that. He is your father and older than you.’ I never wanted to cause them any pain. Secondly, although their father is rarely present, they still see him occasionally,” the actress added.