December 18, 2024 5:21 pm

Day: December 10, 2024

Taylor Swift Awards $197 Million in Bonuses to Eras Tour Crew

Following news of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour grossing over $2 billion, it’s now being reported that the pop superstar distributed $197 million of that earnings to her tour crew in the form of bonuses, in addition to their regular pay, according to People magazine. This remarkable $197 million payout represents nearly 10% of the total […]

Yunus’s Interim Government Steering Bangladesh Toward a New East Pakistan

Deepanwita Martin Islamists Are Reshaping Bangladesh’s Future by Resurrecting Ghosts of East Pakistan in Dhaka, Turning Bangladesh into a Shadow of Its Former Self.Reclaiming Power in Bangladesh, Using Yunus as a Cover The coup and it’s Aftermath: The Islamist takeover in Bangladesh has raised alarms across the region. Once seen as a model of progress […]

Two Saudi Companies Strike Deal with Aim to Lead Global Cinema

Saudi Arabia’s Neom Media Hub and Hakawati Entertainment have signed a deal aimed at strengthening their leadership in the global film industry. Through this collaboration, they plan to produce a total of nine films. Additionally, the partnership will create a new production service to assist in filmmaking, which will be supported by major Hollywood directors […]

Four Awami League Leaders Die in Bogura Jail Custody in Less Than a Month

BOGURA – Four leaders of the Awami League have died in custody at the Bogura District Jail in the last 28 days, raising concerns about medical facilities and conditions in the prison. The most recent death occurred yesterday when Abdul Matin Mithu, 65, a former chairman of Durgahata Union Parishad and the organising secretary of […]

Xi Jinping Warns of ‘No Winners’ in US-China Trade War Ahead of Trump’s Inauguration

BEIJING – Chinese President Xi Jinping cautioned on December 10 that a trade war with the United States would yield “no winners,” emphasizing the need for cooperation as tensions between the two nations escalate. His remarks come as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office in January, pledging tougher measures against China, including higher tariffs. […]

Israel Hopes for Hostage Deal as Hamas Lists Captives Amid Gaza Conflict

JERUSALEM/CAIRO – Israel expressed growing optimism about a potential hostage deal with Hamas in Gaza, Foreign Minister Gideon Saar announced on Dec 9. He stated that indirect negotiations were ongoing for the release of around 100 hostages, with prospects appearing brighter than before. “We can be more optimistic than before, but we are not there […]

Mariah Carey’s Holiday Hit Returns to No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100

The holiday season is officially upon us, as Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” re-enters the Billboard Hot 100, marking its sixth annual return. The 1994 classic takes the top spot with an impressive 38 million streams and 24 million radio airplay impressions, according to Luminate. This seasonal favorite bumps Kendrick Lamar’s […]

Chris Evans Returning to Marvel for “Avengers: Doomsday”

Chris Evans, known for his roles in Deadpool and Wolverine, is returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) in Avengers: Doomsday. The movie will be directed by the Russo brothers, who worked with Evans on four films, and it will star Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom. The film will be released on May 1, […]

Golden Globe 2025: Selena, Winslet and Emilia Perez Lead with Nominations

Emilia Perez is making waves with 10 Golden Globe nominations ahead of the 2025 awards season. The film, Jacques Audiard’s captivating musical about a drug cartel, earned the most nominations of any film, including nods for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, Best Director (Audiard), and acting recognitions for Selena Gomez and Zoe Saldana […]

Beyonce Makes Rare Appearance at Mufasa Premiere with Daughter

Beyonce and Jay-Z made a rare appearance on the red carpet at the Mufasa: The Lion King movie premiere in Los Angeles. They posed for photos with their daughter, Blue Ivy, and Beyonce’s mother, Tina Knowles. Blue Ivy, who is 12 years old, has a big role in the movie. She voices Kiara, Simba’s daughter, […]