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Two powerhouse performers Beyonce and Miley Cyrus came together during the France leg of Beyonce’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ tour.

The audience was left pleasantly surprised as Miley joined Beyonce onstage to perform their song “II Most Wanted”.

Introducing Miley, Beyonce said, “I’m so excited because I wanted to do something very special for you guys.”

The ‘Single Ladies’ singer praised Miley saying, “I could not do it without this young lady’s help, so I want you to scream as loud as you can. I want y’all for this icon. I’m your biggest fan. I’m so grateful to watch you, to sing with you, Miss Miley Cyrus.”

Now, Miley took to her Instagram handle and penned a heartfelt note showing her love and admiration for Beyonce. Posting a couple of sneak peeks from the duet performance, Miley wrote,”beyonce to be beside such a humble, gracious, legendary DIVA was a dream come true. Thank you for the opportunity to perform in Paris together & sing our song about friendship. To have learned from you & loved you my whole life, & then be standing together in matching gold looks is more than I could’ve imagined

Mumbai:

Two powerhouse performers Beyonce and Miley Cyrus came together during the France leg of Beyonce’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ tour.

The audience was left pleasantly surprised as Miley joined Beyonce onstage to perform their song “II Most Wanted”.

Introducing Miley, Beyonce said, “I’m so excited because I wanted to do something very special for you guys.”

The ‘Single Ladies’ singer praised Miley saying, “I could not do it without this young lady’s help, so I want you to scream as loud as you can. I want y’all for this icon. I’m your biggest fan. I’m so grateful to watch you, to sing with you, Miss Miley Cyrus.”

Now, Miley took to her Instagram handle and penned a heartfelt note showing her love and admiration for Beyonce. Posting a couple of sneak peeks from the duet performance, Miley wrote,”beyonce to be beside such a humble, gracious, legendary DIVA was a dream come true. Thank you for the opportunity to perform in Paris together & sing our song about friendship. To have learned from you & loved you my whole life, & then be standing together in matching gold looks is more than I could’ve imagined.”As the finale to this trip supporting Something Beautiful, to close on something as beautiful as a stadium full of people singing “2 Most Wanted” with us was the ultimate firework. Thank you B. I’ll be your shotgun rider for life. Big gratitude to the Cowboy Carter tour crew, you all were incredible for making this happen. Forever and always,” she added.

Both the ladies twinned in golden sequin dresses during the performance. While Beyonce opted for a golden bodysuit with a bauble-studded scoop neck and embellished buckle belt, Miley chose a crystal and rhinestone-studded catsuit.

In the meantime, Miley recently treated music lovers with her latest album, “Something Beautiful”

Agencies tightly control every aspect of an idol’s life – from diet and wardrobe to speech and social interactions. Dating is often forbidden, controversial topics are taboo, and a single “wrong” move can invite the wrath of a hyper-engaged public. 

The Korean entertainment industry’s infamous cancel culture, coupled with the vigilant gaze of conservative netizens, ensures that even perceived transgressions invite boycotts, cyberbullying and PR crises.

The Culture Of Cancellation

Unlike in the West, where fans often separate art from the artist, Korea’s celebrity culture is built on inseong, a concept that blends morality, image and public duty. K-pop idols are viewed as national representatives and role models, making personal transgressions feel like public betrayals.

Cancellation in this context is swift and brutal. A whiff of impropriety – be it vaping indoors, dating, wearing the wrong costume, or being too expressive – can erase years of goodwill.New Delhi:

What do you get when you mix scandal, sequins, cultural backlash and global stardom? A BLACKPINK member navigating the treacherous lanes of K-pop idolhood while refusing to colour within the lines.

Once upon a time, and still, to some extent, K-pop idols were expected to be as flawless as their complexion, as docile as their curated interviews and as controversy-free as their airbrushed social media feeds. 

But in a world where image is everything and missteps can be career-ending, BLACKPINK’s Jennie and Lisa have become fascinating studies in rebellion. They’re not just pushing boundaries; they’re obliterating them and, in doing so, perhaps rewriting the K-pop manual itself.

The ‘Ideal Idol’ Manual

The ‘ideal idol’ is less of a person and more of a prototype. South Korea’s entertainment industry has long expected its idols to embody a specific image: wholesome, obedient, modest, humble and scandal-free. 

Washington:

DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn has expressed his annoyance with the intense scrutiny surrounding ‘The Batman II’, directed by Matt Reeves.

Despite the film’s delayed production, Gunn remains optimistic about the project, emphasising the importance of allowing Reeves the time he needs to craft a quality screenplay.

As per Deadline, in an interview, Gunn revealed that DC Studios is expecting to receive the script for ‘The Batman II’ in June.

“We’re supposed to get a script in June. I hope that happens. We feel really good about it. Matt’s excited. I talk to Matt all the time. I’m totally excited about it,” he said, as quoted by Deadline.

Gunn bluntly stated that fans should be patient and not pressure Reeves. “People should get off Matt’s n–s because it’s like, let the guy write the screenplay in the amount of time he needs to write it. That’s just the way it is. He doesn’t owe you something because you like his movie.”

He added that Reeves doesn’t let the pressure affect him.

Gunn’s ‘Superman’ film, set to premiere on July 11, will launch a new DCU phase, separate from Reeves’ ‘Batman Epic Crime Saga’.

This saga includes ‘The Batman’ (2022) and the Max series spin-off ‘The Penguin’.

Reeves confirmed that ‘The Batman II’ will start filming this year, with Robert Pattinson set to reprise his role as Batman.

Despite the delay, fans are eagerly awaiting the sequel, which is currently scheduled to premiere on October 1, 2027.

(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.

Shilpa Shetty has earned the tag of Bollywood’s OG fashionista. Exquisite sarees to pretty dresses – she nails every style statement with unparalleled poise. The actress, who is celebrating her birthday weekend at Hvar Island in Croatia, has treated fans to her tropical sartorial avatar.

Shilpa Shetty leaned on an all-white ensemble as she struck some alluring poses against the pristine seascape. She wore a fitted bralette with ribbed details all over. The stand-out part was the single sleeve element, which went across her shoulder. The fabric wrapped around her neck created a scarf-like feature, adding a dose of unconventionality to beachwear.

The 50-year-old teamed the risque number with a figure-hugging mermaid skirt. The gathered details around the waist had all our attention. But it was the frilly details cascading in length and grazing the floor that screamed drama. 

Shilpa Shetty proved that risque is her middle name as she carried the two-piece outfit with absolute confidence. In one snap, she waved a long tassled strip of cloth in her hand, leaving us guessing how she would have preferred to style it. 

For accessories, Shilpa Shetty kept it chic. Stacked bracelets, statement rings and a pink, diamond-encrusted heart-shaped pendant served modern elegance. Uber-cool red-tinted shades added a pop of colour to her monochrome coastal style. 

When at sea, sunscreen becomes your best friend while makeup remains subtle. Shilpa Shetty followed the rule. She opted for a light blush on the cheeks and a soft shade of pink lipstick. Generous coats of mascara on her fluttery lashes gave a curled-up effect. Well-groomed and arched eyebrows sealed her natural glam. 

For the finishing touches, Shilpa Shetty left her coloured tresses open in waves. She let the sea breeze play with her hair as they flew wildly.

If you are heading for a beach vacation, we bet you will turn to Shilpa Shetty for some useful fashion advice, and this post is evidence.

Shilpa Shetty recently celebrated her 50th birthday in Croatia, with her husband, businessman Raj Kundra, her sister Shamita Shetty and her family. However, earlier today an Instagram user shared a video of the family amid celebrations, which recorded the Dhadkan actress fighting with a “foreigner”, who complained about them being loud.

Raj Kundra has now reacted to the viral video online that has sparked attention. He told Hindustan Times that the heated argument went overboard when the table was double-booked and handed over to another group.

What’s Happening

• A viral video of Shilpa Shetty celebrating her birthday in Croatia with family went viral online. The video claimed that Shilpa and her family had a flared-up confrontation with a tourist.
• The Instagrammer who had shared the video online, captioned it, “This incident occurred today (9.06.2025) in Hvar Island, Croatia. A foreigner was eating her food, and they (Shilpa Shetty and team) were speaking loudly. The foreigner girl asked them to lower their volume; however, Raj Kundra (Shilpa Shetty’s Husband) replied by saying, ‘You don’t know who we are.’ I could not record that line on the video because it was very sudden.”

Kamal Haasan’s Thug Life has witnessed a dip at the Indian box office. The Mani Ratnam film has minted Rs 1.25 crore on day 7, June 11. 

With this, the total collection of Thug Life stands at Rs 42.25 crore, reported Sacnilk. 

The film, which was released on June 5, faced tough competition from Akshay Kumar’s Housefull 5 at the box office. 

Thug Life saw an “overall 15.57% Tamil Occupancy,” the report added. The film has been backed by Raaj Kamal Films International and Madras Talkies. 

Trisha Krishnan, T.R. Silambarasan, Abhirami, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Ashok Selvan, Joju George, Nassar, Ali Fazal, and Mahesh Manjrekar are also part of the film. 

Kamal Haasan collaborated with Main Ratnam after 38 years for Thug Life. They last film together was Nayakan in 1987. 

Speaking to the Hollywood Reporter India,  Kamal Haasan opened up about his admiration for Mani Ratnam.

“We both wrote the lm together. When I say we wrote it together, it’s not the noise of two pens scribbling together. I nished what I perceived would be a good lm to make. I nished a script, and it was called ‘Amar Hai’, which is a pun. A man who is believed to be dead is not dead. His name is ‘Amar’, and that is the problem. I had etched it, and then Mani took it as an idea and went on to embellish it,” he said.

Film critic Saibal Chatterjee, in his NDTV review, gave Thug Life 2 stars. He said. “Thug Life isn’t quite the kind of film that you expect to be a huge disappointment. In an era in which scepticism, even trepidation, precedes the decision to watch a movie that has blockbuster aspirations, a Mani Ratnam movie, no matter what genre it belongs to, is usually an exception. It generates both anticipation and excitement.”

A 34-year-old woman was hacked to death and her teenage daughter seriously injured in an attack in this hill district, police said on Monday.

A younger daughter who was missing after the incident has been found safe with the suspect, who is now in custody, they said.

The attack took place late Sunday evening at the woman’s rented home in Appappara village, under the Thirunelli police station limits.

The victim, Praveena, had been living there with her two daughters after separating from her husband, police said.

According to the police, the attack was allegedly carried out by Praveena’s male friend, identified as Dileesh.

Her 14-year-old daughter suffered deep wounds to her neck and ear and is being treated at a government hospital.

The suspect fled the scene with Praveena’s nine-year-old daughter, prompting a major search operation.

Police used drones and combed nearby forest areas despite rough weather conditions and difficult terrain.

Both the suspect and the missing girl were found on Monday near a forested area close to the house and the girl appeared unharmed, police said.

Authorities said that some containers have been found along the coasts of southern Kollam and coastal Alappuzha districts.

Containers from a Liberian cargo ship that sank off the Kerala coast have started washing ashore, while the oil spill spreading from the vessel has prompted authorities to issue a high alert along the state’s coastline, officials said on Monday.

Authorities said that some containers have been found along the coasts of southern Kollam and coastal Alappuzha districts.

In the wake of the sinking of the ship off the Kerala coast, a high-level meeting was convened by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to assess the situation.

An advisory has been issued urging coastal residents and fishermen to remain vigilant.

So far, nine containers have washed ashore, and an advisory has been reiterated for coastal residents and fishermen to remain alert, according to a statement issued by the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO).

The cargo ship capsized and sank early on Sunday, leading to a significant oil spill. According to the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), the sunken vessel had 84.44 metric tonnes of diesel and 367.1 metric tonnes of furnace oil in its tanks.

The India Meteorological Department has issued red alerts for Idukki, Kannur, and Kasaragod districts and orange alerts for the remaining districts.

Heavy rain lashed many districts of Kerala on Friday, disrupting normal life and causing waterlogging.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued red alerts for Idukki, Kannur, and Kasaragod districts and orange alerts for the remaining districts today.

Authorities in several districts have declared holidays for educational institutions under their jurisdiction.

As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD), strong westerly winds are likely to persist at lower tropospheric levels over Kerala and the Lakshadweep region for the next two to three days, resulting in widespread rainfall.

The IMD stated, “Strong westerlies likely to continue at lower tropospheric levels over Kerala and the Lakshadweep region during the next 2-3 days. Under the influence of these, widespread rainfall activity with scattered Heavy rainfall to Very Heavy rainfall with isolated Extremely Heavy rainfall is very likely to occur over Kerala on 29th & 30th May 2025. Heavy rainfall is very likely to occur at isolated places over Kerala on 31st May, 1st and 2nd June 2025.”

District administrations across Kerala have declared a holiday for all educational institutions in several districts on May 30 (Friday).

The precautionary measure applies to professional colleges, anganwadis, tuition centers, madrassas, and special coaching classes.

Kannur District Collector announced a holiday for all educational institutions, including anganwadis, madrassas, tuition centers, and special classes. The district declared a similar holiday on the previous day due to intense rainfall.