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It was really hard: Trace Lysette on opening up about sexual abuse
"Transparent" actress Trace Lysette says she has no regrets about accusing former co-star Jeffrey Tambor of sexual harassment.
Karunanidhi was like father figure, very kind: Sonia
Congress leader Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday condoled the death of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi, describing him as a "father figure" who always showed great kindness and consideration to her.
LS mourns Karunanidhi's death, adjourns for the day
The Lok Sabha on Wednesday was adjourned for the day after paying tributes to the late DMK President M. Karunanidhi.
Karunanidhi to be laid to rest at Marina beach: Madras HC
Ending a political row between Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and Tamil Nadu government, the Madras High Court on Wednesday announced that DMK Chief M Karunanidhi can have a burial site at Chennai's Marina Beach.The order comes hours after the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK)-led state government had denied permission for Karunanidhi's memorial at the Marina Beach. "The DMK's plea for the burial of Kalaignar's body near Anna memorial has been accepted by the Madras High Court. The Court further directed Tamil Nadu government to ensure and establish a memorial for Kalaignar," said V Kannadasan, DMK's lawyer. Security has been heightened at Marina Beach.After hearing the High Court's order, Karunanidhi's son MK Stalin broke down while the DMK chief's supporters celebrated outside the court and the Rajaji Hall, where his mortal remains have been kept. Besides a string of celebrities from all quarters of life, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also arrived at the Rajaji Hall .
Stalin pens moving poem, asks can he address Karuna as father
"Just once shall I address you as appa (father)?" asked DMK Working President M K Stalin in a moving poem in memory of his late father and party chief M Karunanidhi, as he noted that he used to call him as 'leader' more often. "I have addressed you as Thalaivare Thalaivare (Leader) more than Appa Appa (Father). Therefore, just once, shall I address you as Appa, leader," Stalin said in the emotional poem written hours after the death of the DMK stalwart. Grieving the loss of his father, Stalin said he used to inform him wherever he goes. "why did you leave without informing this time." "Dear leader, who is intertwined with our thoughts and aspirations, where did you go leaving us behind," Stalin, the political heir apparent of Karunanidhi, said. Stalin asked if Karunanidhi had departed with the contentment that he had done enough for the Tamil community. Seeking the "energy" of Karunanidhi, Stalin vowed to fulfil all his unfulfilled dreams. Further, crores of party supporters yearned ..
Brad Pitt not paying 'meaningful' child support, says Jolie in court documents
Actor Angelina Jolie has claimed that former husband Brad Pitt is not paying enough child support for their six children. In the court documents filed by Jolie, the actor claimed that Pitt has not paid any "meaningful" child support for their six children -- Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, Knox, and Vivienne -- in a year and a half and has asked the court to make him pay. "(Pitt) has a statutory duty to pay child support. As of present, [Pitt] has paid no meaningful child support since separation," Jolie's attorney, Samantha Bley DeJean, writes in the legal documents. "Given that the informal arrangements around the payment of the children's expenses have not been regularly sustained by (Pitt) for over a year and a half, (Jolie) intends to file an RFO (request for a court order) for the establishment of a retroactive child support order," the documents state. A source close to Pitt, however, said that he "has fulfilled his commitments", according to The Los Angeles Times. Jolie, 43, ...
Ellie Goulding engaged to boyfriend Caspar Jopling
Singer Ellie Goulding is engaged to boyfriend Caspar Jopling. The couple, who started dating 18-months ago, announced their engagement in The Times newspaper. "The engagement is announced between Caspar, son of The Hon Nicholas Jopling of Yorkshire and Mrs Jayne Warde-Aldam of Yorkshire, and Elena, daughter of Mr Arthur Goulding of Hertfordshire and Mrs Tracey Sumner of West Midlands," the announcement read, according to People magazine. The 31-year-old singer started dating Jopling, the New York-based art dealer, in April last year. Goulding has previously dated the likes of Niall Horan, Ed Sheeran, and Prince Harry.
I come from a slave owner: Beyonce
Pop star Beyonce has revealed that she descended from a slave owner who had married a slave. In an interview with the Vogue, whose September Issue cover she appears on, the 36-year-old singer said she researched about her family history after the birth of her twins -- Rumi and Sir. "I researched my ancestry recently and learned that I come from a slave owner who fell in love with and married a slave. I had to process that revelation over time. I questioned what it meant and tried to put it into perspective," Beyonce said. "I now believe it's why God blessed me with my twins. Male and female energy was able to coexist and grow in my blood for the first time. I pray that I am able to break the generational curses in my family and that my children will have less complicated," she added. The "Formation" hitmaker also said that her family has a "lineage of broken male-female relationships, abuse of power, and mistrust". "Only when I saw that clearly was I able to resolve those conflicts in
Angelina Jolie accuses Brad Pitt of not paying child support
Actress Angelina Jolie has accused her estranged husband Brad Pitt of not paying "meaningful" child support since their separation.
Cheryl 'humiliated' as Liam Payne moves on
Singer Cheryl felt "humilated" when she got to know about her former boyfriend Liam Payne "moving on" with younger model Cairo Dwek.
Can I call you Appa for one last time: Stalin to Karunanidhi
"Can I call you Appa for one last time my leader," DMK leader M.K. Stalin penned an emotional letter to his departed father and party leader M. Karunanidhi on Wednesday.
Angelina Jolie accuses Brad Pitt of evading child support
In a court filing on Tuesday, Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie alleged that her former husband Brad Pitt has not paid any 'meaningful' child support since their split in 2016.As reported by E Online, in a two-page brief, which was filed in L.A. Superior Court and obtained by NBC News, Angelina's attorney wrote that the actress plans to request a court order for the establishment of a retroactive child support order."Given the informal arrangements around the payment of the children's expenses have not been regularly sustained by [Pitt] for over a year and a half. Jolie plans to request a court order for the establishment of a retroactive child support order," read the statement.Pitt and Angelina, who filed for divorce from Pitt in September 2016, are still fighting over custody of their children. Financial documents are yet to be exchanged between the two since it is a routine for any divorce settlements around the world.The ex-couple has six children together, three of whom were ...
Cardi B struggling with baby blues
Rapper Cardi B says she is struggling with her emotions following the birth of her daughter Kulture.
Stalin pens emotional note for 'Appa' Karunanidhi
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) working president M.K. Stalin has penned down an emotional letter for his father M Karunanidhi, who passed away on Tuesday after a prolonged illness.In his moving letter, Stalin asked the DMK chief, "I have always called you as Thalaivare (Leader). Shall I address you as Appa once at least now?" "Every time you used to tell me the place where ever you go. Now, where did you go without telling me? Where did you go leaving us in lurch?" the letter read.Stalin also quoted Karunanidhi's statement that the latter wanted to be written on his memorial, which read, "Here lies the person who worked relentlessly throughout his life."The emotional son then asked the Tamil Nadu former chief minister that whether he has gained complete satisfaction for what he did for the Tamil society or he is just hiding to see if anyone can beat his achievements.Karunanidhi breathed his last on Tuesday at Chennai's Kauvery Hospital. His funeral will be held with full state ...
Karunanidhi's burial: Hearing adjourned till Wednesday morning
The Madras High Court has adjourned the hearing regarding the burial space for Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) chief M Karunanidhi at Chennai's Marina beach till Wednesday morning.The court adjourned the hearing till 8 am after Tamil Nadu Government sought more time to file a reply on the matter."Government side said they need some more time to file a response. Court granted time for hearing at 8 am tomorrow," said Balu, lawyer for Pattali Makkal Katchi.On Tuesday, the DMK filed a plea in the court after state government denied burial space for Karunanidhi near Anna Memorial at Marina beach owing to pending petitions against burial on Marina beach.However, the advocate who filed a petition against burial on Marina beach on Tuesday night withdrew all the cases saying that "Kalainger Karunanidhi was very important".Karunanidhi breathed his last on Tuesday at Chennai's Kauvery Hospital. His funeral will be held with full state honours on Wednesday.
Tom Hardy finds parenting hard
Actor Tom Hardy says there is nothing more challenging than trying to be a good father to his two children.
Karunanidhi gifted his house in 2010 for a hospital
Departed DMK chief M Karunanidhi gifted his residence at upscale Gopalapuram here in 2010 for setting up a hospital for the poor. On the eve of his 86th birthday, he donated it to Annai Anjugam Trust, (named after his mother) to run a hospital for the poor after his and his wife's lifetime. In 1968, he registered the house in the name of his sons Alagiri, Stalin and Tamilarasu and after getting their consent in 2009, the DMK veteran had donated it to the trust. Former union minister A Raja and noted Tamil lyricist Vairamuthu are among the trustees of the Trust. Karunanidhi purchased the house in 1955.
Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt yet to settle divorce
Two years on since Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's separation, the power couple is yet to settle their divorce.According to E! Online, Brad and Angelina are still fighting over who will gain custody of their children, and financial documents are yet to be exchanged between the two since it is a routine for any divorce settlements around the world.A family friend told E! Online that one shouldn't expect any form of settlement anytime soon, as the focus is on the custody of their children.The custody schedule agreed upon by the former couple hit a roadblock after Jolie bagged a role for a movie which is set to be filmed in Europe.Subsequently, she presented a request before the court hearing the case to take along all her six kids during the shoot, but Pitt opposed the same, stating that he was concerned the children would be away for months on an end.Finally, a judge intervened and said that it is important for the children to maintain a healthy relationship with their father and mother
National flag to fly half-mast on Wednesday
The national flag will fly half-mast on Wednesday as a mark of respect to former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi who died at a Chennai hospital on Tuesday, a government statement said on Tuesday.
Centre decides to accord state funeral to M Karunanidhi: MHA
The national flag will fly at half mast in Delhi, all state capitals and across Tamil Nadu tomorrow as a mark of respect to DMK chief M Karunanidhi, who passed away today, the Home Ministry announced here. The veteran Dravidian leader and and former Tamil Nadu chief minister will also be accorded a state funeral, which will take place tomorrow in Chennai. The government of India will observe state mourning across the country tomorrow and there will be no official entertainment during the day, a Home Ministry spokesperson said.