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Argentine police on Friday arrested one of the two men accused of supplying drugs to British singer Liam Payne before he fell to his death from his third-floor hotel room in Buenos Aires.

Braian Paiz, who is accused of having supplied cocaine to Payne, is one of five defendants indicted in connection with the death of the 31-year-old former One Direction pop star in October.

Three of the five were charged with manslaughter and the other two with supplying illegal drugs, prosecutors said earlier this week.

Prosecutors said Payne had consumed cocaine, alcohol and a prescription antidepressant before falling to his death from the balcony of his room at the Casa Sur Hotel.

Paiz, 24, is accused of supplying Payne with drugs two days before his death. His home has been searched, police sources said.

In November, Paiz denied in a television interview having given drugs to Payne, although he said that he met the pop star and spent time with him at his hotel.

Paiz denied taking money for the drugs, but the judge in the case said evidence suggested he had been paid.

Payne had spoken publicly about struggling with substance abuse and coping with fame from an early age.

His death prompted a global outpouring of grief from family, former bandmates and fans, with thousands gathering in cities around the world to offer their condolences.

One of the highest-grossing live acts in the world in the 2010s, One Direction went on indefinite hiatus in 2016.

Payne enjoyed some solo success before his career stalled.

 Facing the challenges of a failing first marriage, Dania Enwer found strength in her daughter’s words, which led her to a second chance at love and happiness.

Appearing as a guest on FHM podcast, the Habs actress opened up about her personal life, sharing how her daughter played an important role in encouraging her second marriage.

 Dania Enwer said, “I got married for the first time at the age of 19, my first marriage lasted for years, but my husband’s drug addiction made things unbearable. His condition worsened over time, and he started abusing and demeaning me, which forced me to end the relationship.”

Dania now has no information about his whereabouts.

“He doesn’t even visit the children. I’ve taught my kids to respect their father and shown them who he is, but he hasn’t made any effort to reach out. Wherever he is, I hope he’s doing well,” she said.

 After her divorce, the Jannat Say Aagay actress initially decided to stay single for a while, however, she met someone who brought joy back into her life.

“I met a good man and was in a relationship with him for two years, I wanted to take things slow, but during the third year, my daughter asked me, ‘If he is a good man, why don’t you marry him?’”

Dania Enwer admitted her daughter’ words gave her the courage to remarry.

 “I wasn’t just thinking about myself. I was also concerned about my children’s safety and well-being, which is why I took time before making the decision,” she remembered.

Now happily married, Daniya expressed gratitude for her supportive mother-in-law. “My mother-in-law praised my decision to end my first marriage and continues to give me great advice. I’m fortunate to have her in my life.”

She also reflected on her journey, revealing that she remarried three years after her divorce. “I got married for the second time at 37,” Dania Enwer added.

Dania Enwer is married to Farhan Baig, the son of legendary actor Nadeem Baig.

Earlier, appearing as a guest on Mazaq Raat, the actress disclosed that she was married to Farhan Baig, the son of legendary actor Nadeem Baig.

During the show, Dania also openly shared her thoughts on love and her relationship with husband Farhan.

“I love him very much… now I know what love is,” she said.

The actress also candidly shared her thoughts on unrequited love. “One-sided love is useless. I experienced love twice in my life and both times I went ahead to express my feelings directly.”

“The first one didn’t work out while in the second one, I realised the true meaning of love,” she said while also hinting at her first marriage. 

They say all roads lead to Rome, but for Jo Yuri, all auditions led to Squid Game Season 2—though it took four tries and a very persistent phone call.

Korean actress Jo Yuri, who portrayed Kim Jun Hee, also known as Player 222, in Squid Game Season 2,  talked about how she got the role in the hit Netflix series.

The hit show was released by Netflix on December 26, continuing the story from the end of Season 1. Squid Game Season 2 is the most streamed series in all 93 countries where Netflix is available.

Jo Yuri revealed that she had to go through multiple auditions to get the role. “I participated in the auditions for the show. My company informed me about the opportunity, and I traveled from Busan for it. My mom encouraged me to go for the audition,” she said. 

Despite feeling uncertain about her first audition, Jo Yuri was called back for a second try. She said, “I wasn’t sure how it went, but I gave it my all.”

Eventually, she auditioned two more times and received the good news while she was at work. “My director usually doesn’t call me during work hours, but my phone kept ringing. When I answered, they told me I got the role,” Jo Yuri said.

The internet is curious to know about the identity of Neelam Muneer’s husband ever since the actress started posting her wedding pictures on Friday.

While the news and pictures of Neelam’s wedding took fans by surprise, she also did not share her husband’s name or any other details, prompting netizens to speculate.

Amid a flood of claims regarding his name and profession, The Current brings you exclusive details of who the groom is.

According to sources, Neelam’s husband is Mohammad Rashid, who works as an officer of Dubai Police’s Crime Investigation Department.

Earlier, the first pictures of Neelam’s Nikah, featuring her husband, went viral on social media after being shared by celebrity photographer Abdul Samad Zia. He captioned the photos, “With this New Year, starting a ‘new chapter’ of their life, remember them in your prayers!”

For the ceremony in Dubai, Neelam looked stunning in an all-white ensemble by local design house Baroque, paired with pearl jewelry and dewy glam makeup by Rabia Anum’s team. Her groom matched perfectly in his traditional Arabic dress, jubbah.

In the photos making rounds on social media, the ‘Chakkar’ actor was seen with her husband for the first time, posing with the world’s tallest building, Burj Khalifa, in the background. However, any details about the groom were not revealed.

Thousands of social media users liked the viral photos of the new couple and extended their heartfelt wishes to them.

For those who didn’t know, rumors about Neelam’s marriage began in November. She confirmed it earlier this week, sharing glimpses from her intimate Mayoun night and mentioning that, “All the wedding festivities have just started.”

The picture of the couple’s Nikah ceremony had also led to unconfirmed reports claiming that Rashid was a “billionaire businessman” based in Dubai.

Given how big the drama industry is in Pakistan, it is natural that all serials will be closely watched and reviewed. This could lead to clashes between reviewers and crew. Director and actor Yasir Nawaz says croyics don’t bother him.

 Appearing as a guest on Faysal Quraishi’s podcast, the Ghair director shared his thoughts on the growing trends of drama reviews and how he handles social media trolling.

Yasir Nawaz said, “Nowadays, reviews are a trend. Danish asked me if I get angry when people give negative reviews about my dramas. I said I don’t care; let them review it. Though negative reviews for films can harm them a bit, I’ve often said that film reviews should come after a week or ten days. People invest time and money to watch films, unlike dramas, where anyone can comment freely.”

Faysal Quraishi asked, “Have you come across any weird comments about yourself on social media?”

Yasir Nawaz replied, “I don’t take social media trolling too seriously now. Initially, I used to get affected. If a page posted a picture of mine or [his wife] Nida’s and there was trolling, I would even call the page admin and ask them to delete it or block the comments. But now I don’t take it seriously.”

He went on to narrate an incident when Nida’s Formula 1 outfit was being discussed on social media. “It bothered her for two or three days. I told her to ignore it and respond in a way that shows we don’t care. Let them talk; it doesn’t matter to us.”

When it comes to superstars in the entertainment industry, the Inspector Sabiha actor shared his preference between Sajal Aly, Hania Aamir and Iqra Aziz.

“I would rate Sajal Aly the highest. When we worked together on Chup Raho, I was captivated by her expressions during edits. She is an exceptional actress and knows how to deliver lines perfectly. I haven’t worked with Hania and Iqra, but Sajal remains my favorite.”

 Yasir Nawaz has starred in dramas such as Badaltay Mausam, Mohlat, Aik Mohabat Sau Afsanay, Jannat, Dil Diya Dahleez Bikhray Moti, Dil Zaar Zaar, Chaudhry and Sons and Mera Dil Mera Dushman.

Yasir Nawaz’s calm approach to drama reviews and social media trolling reflects his confidence and focus on his work, making him a resilient figure in the entertainment industry.