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Janel Parrish and Chris Long get married
"Pretty Little Liars" star Janel Parrish and longtime boyfriend Chris Long have tied the knot. The couple got married in Waikane, Hawaii this weekend after two years dating. Parrish posted on her Instagram page a photo of the two kissing at their rehearsal dinner. "Rehearsal dinner photo. But today...I married him," she wrote. "Loving my husband so much @c_long." For the wedding, Parrish wore a mermaid-style Inbal Dror gown with a sweetheart neckline, corset bodice and long, feathered train, Us Weekly reported. Parrish's sister served as her maid of honour and Long's brother officiated the ceremony, during which the bride and groom exchanged self-written vows. "Pretty Little Liars" cast and crew members, including Brendan Robinson, who played Lucas, and I Marlene King attended the ceremony. Parrish's "Bratz: The Movie" co-stars Logan Browning and Natalia Ramos were also present. Parrish announced last October that she and Long were engaged. He proposed to her in Toronto, where she was
Avicii's death forced me to make some changes in my life, says David Guetta
Celebrated DJ David Guetta says he vowed to change his life following Avicii's suicide. The 50-year-old DJ said everyone in the EDM world was ''incredibly shocked'' when the 28-year-old star passed away in an apparent suicide in April and it has made him realise he needs to ''reorganise'' his own career and personal life. ''We were all incredibly shocked by what happened. It's forced me to make some hard decisions, to change my life. I could see it coming in myself, this depression. And I'm a happy person, I'm really not a depressive type. But I realised I needed to reorganise my life to stay like this. ''I remember Avicii telling me how many shows he was doing a year and thinking, 'This is horrible. It's torture.' But it's hard to say no. You want to do what's right for your career. But if you keep saying yes, one day you'll fall," Guetta told the Times Culture magazine. Avicii died in Oman on April 21 at the age of 28.
UP family calls off wedding, says bride spends too much time on WhatsApp
A family in Uttar Pradesh's Amroha called off the wedding, alleging that the bride uses too much time on WhatsApp.The groom family refused to marry on the wedding day, scheduled for September 5, saying that the "the girl is not good as she uses WhatsApp.""We were waiting for the groom's family, when they did not turn up, then we went to their house. They refused to marry my daughter alleging that she is not good as she spends too much time on WhatsApp. Later, when we pleaded they agree for the Nikah but demanded a dowry of Rs 65 lakh," revealed Urooj Mehandi, father of the bride.Amroha SP, Vipin Tada said that they have received a complaint in this matter and a probe is currently underway.
4 killed as car crashes into tree in TN
Four people, including three women, were killed when their car rammed into a roadside tree near here late Sunday, police said. Antony, an engineer of Uchipulli, about 30 km from here, was driving the car on their way to Ramanathapuram when the mishap occurred, apparently after he lost control, near the Naval airbase, they said. All the four occupants of the car were killed on the spot, police said.
26-year-old lioness dies in MP's Van Vihar National Park
Jamuna, a 26-year-old lioness, Sunday died at the Van Vihar National Park in Bhopal due to old age, an official said. He said that Jamuna was not suffering from any ailment and died a natural death due to weakness from old age. He added that, at 26 years of age, the lioness lived a longer life than that of the average big cat as she was well looked after at the Animal Rescue Centre of the Van Vihar National Park. Jamuna was brought here from Kanan Pendari Zoo in Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur in 2010. The lioness was, earlier, rescued from Rajmahal Circus in Bhilai, the official said. "A post mortem by two Van Vihar doctors has revealed that her internal organs were not functioning normally," he said.
Facebook apologises for removing Burt Reynolds' Cosmopolitan photos from users posts
Facebook has tendered an apology for its crackdown on users posts containing pictures of Burt Reynolds's iconic 1970s Cosmopolitan photoshoot. The social media giant's apology came after several users complained that the photo was taken down from their tribute posts honouring Reynolds, who died on Thursday. In a statement, obtained by Entertainment Weekly, a spokesperson for the company said the images were "mistakenly removed". "We are restoring the image as it does not break our standards and apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused," the statement read. Reynolds, best known for films such as "Smokey and the Bandit", "Deliverance", "The Longest Yard" and "Boogie Nights", had famously posed for the April 1972 issue of Cosmopolitan, appearing nude on a bear-skin rug.
President Kovind pays tribute to Rabindranath Tagore in Prague
President Ram Nath Kovind paid floral tributes to India's first Nobel laureate, Rabindranath Tagore, at the Thakurova Park here on Sunday.The President and his wife, Savita Kovind, bowed in front of Tagore's bust and stood for a minute to pay their respects.The Thakurova Park was named in honour of Tagore, who is well-revered by many people in the Czech Republic. The Nobel laureate had visited Prague twice in the 1920s to deliver public speeches, where he had shown solidarity towards the people of erstwhile Czechoslovakia in the pre-World War II era.Following the visit, President Kovind departed for India after completing a three-nation visit to the Czech Republic, Bulgaria, and Cyprus.Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Raveesh Kumar tweeted, "Floral tributes paid to the bust of Indian poet Rabindranath Tagore by #PresidentKovind in #Prague #Czech Republic before the conclusion of his three-country visit to Europe."While addressing a gathering of students, Indologists ...
Richard Madden wasn't always considered such a hunk
"Game of Thrones" star Richard Madden says he was "fat and crushingly shy" at school and was never considered like a "heartthrob" -- a tag he got after the success of the film "Bodyguard".
First embryo transplanted calf born in J-K
In a first, a female calf of 'Sahiwal' breed was born to a crossbred Jersey cow at the Central Cattle Breeding & Research Farm here, using embryo transplant technology, an official spokesman said Saturday. The calf was born at the Belicharana farm Friday, the spokesman said. He said the seven-day-old frozen 'Sahiwal' embryo was transplanted in a crossbred Jersey cow on December 4 last year. The project was undertaken by the Department of Animal Husbandry, Jammu in collaboration with the National Dairy Development Board, the spokesman said, adding the local team was headed by D S Bindra, the Superintendent Central Veterinary Hospital in Jammu.
Take time out for yourself without feeling guilty: Deepika tells women
Actress Deepika Padukone has urged women to indulge in self-care and to take some time off their various roles for themselves without feeling guilty about doing so.
Sonowal calls upon people to preserve Bhupen Hazarika's legacy
Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal called upon people of the state Saturday to preserve the rich legacy of singer Bhupen Hazarika so that the new generation continues to be inspired. Bhupen Hazarika was an artist of many hues whose creative works transcended borders, language and culture, he said. He left an all pervasive impact and now it is our responsibility to preserve his rich legacy and bequeath the same to the new generation to develop them as good human beings, Sonowal said on the occasion of the legendary singer's 92nd birth anniversary. The state government has decided to set a community centre in the name of the late singer near Dhola Sadia Bridge to reflect the unique yet closely connected culture,traditions and life-style of all the tribes and communities of North East, he said after paying tribute to the singere at his memorial here. The Chief Minister also recalled former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's close association with Hazarika and also .
268 cadets pass out of Officers Training Academy
A total of 268 cadets was commissioned as officers at a passing out parade at the Officers Training Academy here Saturday. The cadets included those from countries like Bhutan, Afghanistan and Fiji Islands, a press release said. The gentlemen and lady cadets have completed their training in the academy, the release said. General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Command, Lieutenant General Abhay Krishna reviewed the parade and presented various awards including the 'Sword of Honour' to Battalion Under Officer Siddharth Singh, gold medal to Battalion Under Officer Raveena Punia, it said. The cadets, after taking the oath, would be joining in different battalions and regiments, it added.
Honoured to speak at World Hindu Congress: Anupam Kher
Actor Anupam Kher says it was a big achievement for him -- a lower middle class Kashmiri Pandit boy from Shimla -- to speak at the World Hindu Congress here.
Criticism is for real: Badshah
Rapper Badshah says he gets a lot of hate messages and criticism from people, but he is used to them now.
WCD Ministry invites applications for National Children Awards 2018
The Women and Child Development Ministry has invited nominations for this year's National Children Awards given to children with outstanding achievements in the fields of innovation, scholastic achievements, sports, arts and culture, social service and bravery. This national recognition is conferred by the president. The last date to submit nominations is September 30 this year. Elaborating on the awards, Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi said the National Children Awards is an "amazing platform to honour the exceptional achievements of our children and those who strive towards their welfare, development and protection in a way to inspire others". Applications are sought in the categories of 'National Child Awards' and 'National Child Welfare Awards'. The recipients of the 'National Child Awards' receive a medal, a cash prize of Rs 1 lakh, book vouchers worth Rs 10,000, a certificate and a citation. The 'National Child Welfare Awards' recognise the work of ...
Feud between Nicki Minaj and Cardi B turns physical
The long-running feud between star rappers Cardi B and Nicki Minaj just turned physical as the two were involved in a heated altercation during the Harper's Bazaar Icon party at the New York Fashion Week (NYFW).According to People Magazine, Cardi arrived at the event first. After Nicki showed up, there was an "altercation" on the second-floor balcony during the American singer Christina Aguilera's performance. "It was entourage against entourage," revealed a source.The 'I Like It' singer threw her red shoe at Minaj and yelled that people were talking about her daughter.Following the incident, security escorted Cardi out, barefoot, with a large lump visible on her forehead, while Nicki stayed inside.A Twitter user, present at the event, revealed the video of the fight between the two rappers, writing, "Nicki Minaj and Cardi B getting it lit at fashion shows."Later, Cardi wrote a long scathing Instagram post which she titled as 'PERIOD.'She wrote, ""I have let a lot of s- slide! I let ..
Cardi B, Nicki Minaj get into fight
Rappers Cardi B and Nicki Minaj were involved in a heated altercation during a party here.
Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra reveal their hilarious celebrity couple nickname
American singer Nick Jonas has opened up about his engagement to actor Priyanka Chopra as he jokingly revealed that their celebrity nickname will be "Prick". During an appearance on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" on Friday, Jonas, 25, that he was quick to propose to Chopra as he knew she was the one right away. Fallon asked whether they have thought of a nickname for themselves. Priyanka, 36, who was standing at the side of the stage, yelled, "Prick". "She likes Prick. I don't like that one that much," Jonas said as Fallon shot down the suggestion. The singer said after they got engaged in America, they went to India for a traditional ceremony. "After we got engaged, we went to India, to her home country, to Mumbai, and my parents came along. We did this beautiful Roka ceremony It's a confirmation from both sides of the family that they approve of the engagement. "There's some beautiful prayers and a connection just for the family to have a chance to meet and hang out. It's .
Filmland break-ups are like messy murders: The blood doesn't wash (Column: Bollywood Spotlight)
I hate to say this, but I saw it coming. Film Producer Madhu Varma Mantena had been in pain for a while. A week before he told me he has something important to tell me.
Cardi B and Nicki Minaj get into scuffle at party
Rapper Cardi B and Nicky Minaj were involved in an altercation during a party. The incident happened during the Harper's Bazaar Icon party at New York Fashion Week on Friday. In the videos available online, Cardi, 25, and Minaj, 35, were seen in a scuffle towards the end of the party. However, Minaj's security guards intervened and stopped Cardi, who was later escorted out of the party. Photos from the incident showed her with a swollen bump on her forehead as she was taken outside. In another footage, the Offset's leading lady can be seen throwing a red high heel at Minaj. In an Instagram post where she did not mention Minaj, Cardi said she has "let a lot of s**t slide!". "I let you sneak diss me, I let you lie on me, I let you attempt to stop my bags, f**k up the way I eat! You've threatened other artists in the industry, told them if they work with me you'll stop f**king with them!! I let you talk big s**t about me!!" the rapper wrote. "I addressed you once in person, I addressed ..