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Wendy Willams makes huge revelation about ex-husband Kevin Hunter
TV host Wendy Williams opened up about how her ex-husband Kevin Hunter used to dominate her business before she filed for divorce and suggested others to be at 'the ground floor' of their businesses."You've gotta be at the ground floor of your operation. I don't care how big you get. Don't just rely on your team to bring back the information because you're such a big shot and you don't have to be there," Us Weekly quoted Williams as saying during the FWD conference on Thursday.She explained how Hunter used to control her business and kept her away from the official meetings, "Now, the difference in my business is that -- you know, 'cause it used to be Kev and the team would show up, and then Kev wouldn't bring me in until he knew, 'OK, the deal's done. Now it's time for you to meet the people.'""Not now. I wanna be in on the first conversation of the deal, and I wanna be on every meeting until the deal is done. And that's the way I roll," she added.During the conference, Williams also
Ethics Officer rules Laxman, Ganguly have to choose between CAC, IPL roles
BCCI Ethics Officer DK Jain Thursday has ruled Sourav Ganguly and VVS Laxman holding twin jobs of being Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) members and mentors with IPL franchises amounts to conflict of interest and the two former players will have to make a choice. While Laxman is a mentor for Sunrisers Hyderabad, Ganguly holds the same position with the Delhi Daredevils franchise besides being the President of the Cricket Association of Bengal. The order on Laxman came Thursday while the one on Ganguly was passed earlier. "One person one post is the soul of Lodha committee recommendations. I have just tried to bring it out. In Sachin's (Tendulkar), the conflict of interest did not arise as he had withdrawn from CAC. But it does in Ganguly and Laxman's case and they need to decide how they would like to serve Indian cricket going forward," Jain told PTI. Tendulkar is a mentor for another IPL franchise Mumbai Indians. All the three legendary cricketers had contested the allegation of ...
Demi Moore boards USA Network's 'Brave New World'
Hollywood star Demi Moore has joined the cast of USA Network's upcoming "Brave New World" series. According to Variety, Moore will play the recurring character of Linda, the brash, hard-living mother of Alden Ehrenreich's character, John. Based on the Aldous Huxley's novel of the same name, the series imagines a utopian society that has achieved peace and stability through the prohibition of "monogamy, privacy, money, family and history". The show also features Kylie Bunbury, Hannah John-Kamen, Sen Mitsuji, Joseph Morgan and Nina Sosanya. David Wiener, Grant Morrison, and Brian Taylor will write the series. Wiener will serve as showrunner and executive producer, with Morrison also executive producing. Owen Harris will direct the first episode and executive produce.
'Riverdale' to honour Luke Perry
Iconic actor Luke Perry, known for 'Beverly Hills 90210' will receive a final farewell from his famous show, 'Riverdale.'American screenwriter and the creator of the show, Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa revealed that the fourth season will be in honour of late Luke Perry, who played the role of Fred Andrews, the father of the show's lead Archie Andrews (KJ Apa)."Probably the most important episode of #Riverdale we'll do this year, if not ever. A tribute to our fallen friend. Thankful for this opportunity to honor Luke & Fred," Aguirre-Sacasa wrote on social media.Perry passed away on March 4, this year after he suffered a major stroke a few weeks ahead of his death. The actor was 52.Perry was hospitalised the same day Fox announced a six-episode revival of the show, featuring returning cast members Jason Priestley, Jennie Garth, Ian Ziering, Gabrielle Carteris, Brian Austin Green, and Tori Spelling. Perry had not been announced to return.Perry is survived by his daughter Sophie and his .
J-K Guv presents gallantry medals to police personnel
Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik Thursday presented gallantry medals to police personnel and the next of kin of those killed on duty for their exemplary contribution in the service of the nation. The Governor presented 10 President's Police Medal for Gallantry (PPMG), 68 Police Medal for Gallantry (PMG), 9 President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service (PPM-DS) and 52 Police Medal for Meritorious Service (PM-MS) to the police officers, policemen and next of kin of martyred police personnel, an official spokesman said here. The medals were presented at an investiture ceremony held at the Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC). Deputy Speaker of the Assembly Nazir Ahmed Gurezi, Governor's advisors K Vijay Kumar, K Skandan, and Khurshid Ahmed Ganai, MLCs Surinder Ambardar and Ashok Khajuria, General Officer Commanding of Chinar Corps Lt Gen K J S Dhillon and senior officers of police and civil administration were present on the occasion, the spokesman ...
Royal couples part ways from their shared charity
Royal couples Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and Prince William, Kate Middleton have parted ways from The Royal Foundation, which was their joint charity, on Thursday.According to the statement published by the palace, "The Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and The Duke and Duchess of Sussex has today announced the conclusions of a review into its structure, and how it will best support Their Royal Highnesses with future charitable activity," reported People.Post the split, the Royal Foundation will belong to The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, whereas Duke and Duchess of Sussex will create their own new foundation."Later this year The Royal Foundation will become the principal charitable and philanthropic vehicle for The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will establish their own new charitable foundation with transitional operating support from The Royal Foundation. In addition, both couples will continue to work together on projects in the
Ranveer Singh served legal notice by WWE Wrestler Brock Lesnar's advocate
Actor Ranveer Singh has been served with a legal notice over his usage of a war-cry made popular by WWE star Brock Lesnar, the wrestler's advocate Paul Heyman has claimed. The actor, who attended the cricket World Cup match between India and Pakistan in Manchester on Sunday, had given the catch-phrase, "Eat, Sleep, Conquer, Repeat", a spin while captioning his photo with cricketer Hardik Pandya. "Eat. Sleep. Dominate. Repeat. The name is Hardik. Hardik Pandya. @hardikpandya7 ma boi #unstoppable," Ranveer had tweeted. Responding to the post, Heyman threatened to sue him for copyright infringement. "@RanveerOfficial ARE YOU F'N KIDDING ME??????????? 1 - It's Eat Sleep CONQUER Repeat 2 - Copyright #YourHumbleAdvocate and @BrockLesnar 3 - I am litigious 4 - EAT SLEEP DEPOSITION REPEAT," he wrote. In another tweet, Heyman tagged a report that referred to him as Lesnar's manager and clarified that he is the advocate for the wrestler. "I didn't warn. I served noticed. And while I applaud ...
Ambedkar, Ramanuja more relevant in present times: Judge
The relevance of late leaders like Dr Ambedkar and P Kakkan and spiritiual master Ramanujacharya is even more important in present times, Madras High Court Judge Justice G R Swaminathan has said. Advocating initiatives to ensure social cohesion, the Judge asked if one could today spot a leader like Kakkan, a former state Minister in the Congress government in Tamil Nadu known for his simplicity. Addresing a meet on social cohesion hosted by Tamil Nadu Young Thinkers' Forum (TNYTF) in association with P Kakkan Memorial Trust, at Thumbaipatti near here Tuesday, the birthplace of Kakkan, the Judge batted for societal integration. A freedom fighter and Gandhian, Kakkan (1909-81) was renowned for his honesty and work for the rural poor and Dalits. A Congress leader, he was a State Minister between 1957 and 67 and he was also a member of the Constituent Assembly. He was elected to the first Lok Sabha from here. Ramanuja nearly a millenium ago opened up the doors of ...
Army goodwill school renamed after Kashmiri Ashok Chakra awardee
An Army goodwill school in Wuzur, Qazikund, was renamed on Thursday after Lance Naik Nazir Ahmad Wani, who lost his life in a counter-terrorism operation last year, and was posthumously awarded the Ashok Chakra, the highest peacetime gallantry award.Speaking at the occasion, Lt Gen Ranbir Singh, Army Commander Northern Command, said, "We are here to honour Lance Naik Nazir Ahmad Wani. He was awarded Sena medal twice by the government, commending his valour and sacrifice to the nation.""I am proud of the fact that Shaheed Lance Naik Nazir Ahmad Wani is the first citizen and soldier from Kashmir to have been awarded Ashok Chakra, India's highest peacetime gallantry award. It is a matter of immense pride which inspires us all," he added.The 38-year-old soldier eliminated the district commander of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and one foreign terrorist in a counter-terror operation in Hirapur village of Shopian district last year before succumbing to his grievous wounds after being hit ...
Uttar Pradesh: 3-yr-old mauled by stray dogs in Mathura
Amidst the threat of wild canines increasing in UP, another incident of a 3-year-old kid being attacked by a bunch of stray dogs was reported here on Thursday.The child's name, identified as Aaradhy Mittal, had gone to play around in the street when he was attacked by five stray dogs that roam around in the society every day.The dogs bit him five to six times before dragging him to a construction plot in the society of Shiv Wala Nath Nagar. However, they were stopped by the residents on the way."We need to stop making our living societies a shed for violent dogs. Today, their target was my son. It could have been anyone in his place. If we wish to live without the fear of these stray dogs, it is imperative for the residential authorities to demand their abduction. We were informed in the past that actions were taken to cut down on the numbers. However, the numbers have only increased in our society," said Amit Mittal, the father of 3-year-old.Aaradhy's mother Sapna said that it was ...
Harry and Meghan split from William and Kate joint charity
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are officially splitting off from the charity they share with Prince William and Kate Middleton and will set up their own foundation, it was announced Thursday, amidst reports of a rift between the two royal famlies. Prince Harry and Meghan will break away from the Royal Foundation and hope to establish a new charity by the end of the year, the BBC quoted royal aides as saying. The couples will continue to work together on initiatives such as the Heads Together mental health campaign. The foundation said the royals were "incredibly proud" of their joint work. In a statement, the charity - which will be renamed the Royal Foundation of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge - said the decision was made after a review of its structure. "These changes are designed to best complement the work and responsibilities of Their Royal Highnesses as they prepare for their future roles, and to better align their charitable activity with their new households," it ...
Puducherry: This scuba diver has made an underwater friend
Arvind, who runs a scuba diving school in Puducherry from the last 10 years has recently made an underwater friend, a rare whalefish. He also gives training to people in many departments of scuba diving."In my career, I have seen many sharks in the ocean and the largest fish also which can grow up to 35-45 feet and weighs around 20 tonnes. People think it is a very dangerous fish but in fact, they are very friendly. They eat only small plants" said Arvind.While talking to ANI, he said, "We need to save these kinds of fishes from dying.""These fishes were rarely seen earlier but now because of the reef that we created, the bottom became very rich, a lot of plants are in the area so, now we can see these fishes very frequently. And I will request all to save these whale sharks." he further added.Now, Arvind takes his students underwater to teach them to be friends with these whalefishes and creates awareness on saving the whalefishes.
Antonietta Rozzi, Japan Yoga Niketan among recipients of 2019 PM's Award for promotion of Yoga
Antonietta Rozzi of Italy, Japan Yoga Niketan, Swami Rajarshi Muni of Life Mission, Gujarat, and Bihar School of Yoga, Munger, are the recipients of the 2019 Prime Minister's Award for outstanding contribution for promotion and development of Yoga. The selection was done among 79 nominations received under different categories, the AYUSH ministry said Thursday. Nomination for the awards was invited through an open advertisement, it added. On the occasion of the 2nd International Day of Yoga celebrations at Chandigarh on June 21, 2016, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced the institution of awards for the promotion and development of Yoga. The Ministry of AYUSH then developed the guidelines for the awards. Two committees were constituted -- Screening Committee (for preliminary evaluation) and Evaluation Committee (jury), so that a transparent process is followed in finalising the awards, according to the ministry. The screening committee chaired by the secretary (AYUSH) drew up a
Einstein's relativity document gifted to Nobel museum
The Nobel Museum in Stockholm has been gifted Albert Einstein's first paper published after he received the Nobel Prize in 1922 and discussing his then still controversial relativity theory. Swedish businessman Per Taube bought the handwritten two-page document at an auction for 1.2 million krona (110,000 euros) in December last year. He has now made good on his promise to gift the manuscript to the Nobel Museum, which will put it on display in a glass frame this autumn. The paper, written in November 1922 while Einstein was attending conferences in south-east Asia, was published a month later by the Prussian Academy of Sciences. Incomprehensible to many, the text is a rebuttal of an article by German mathematician Erich Trefftz debating the "large-scale geometrical structure of the universe" -- notably the forces and masses separating and enveloping celestial bodies. Trefftz claimed he had found a "static" solution to Einstein's theory of general relativity. However, Einstein ...
Carrie Underwood opens up about life after three miscarriages
American singer Carrie Underwood, who suffered from three miscarriages in less than two years, opened about her journey and mental trauma that she went through.According to Fox News, the 36-year-old who recently gave birth to her second son with hockey player Mike Fisher, spoke about her miscarriage while trying for a second child.In the interview, the star revealed that she kept this information zip sealed because she didn't give people a perception that she was complaining despite all the positive blessings in her life."I've always wanted to be a good daughter to my parents but also to God and not complain, because we are beyond blessed," she told People."I get to do what I love, I have an incredible family. I have Mike, I have Isaiah, I have great parents. I have all of these amazing people around me, and I don't want to complain, ever," she concluded.However, the singer revealed that the incident of her miscarriage forced her to question her relationship with God and she had to ..
Maharashtra: World's smallest woman takes part in yoga day celebration in Nagpur
On the eve of International Yoga Day, world's smallest living woman, Jyoti Amge, took part in a yoga session in Nagpur on Thursday.Amge has been consistent in promoting yoga. She has been taking part in events organised in the city every year without fail.Amge was seen stretching into an accurate yoga pose while sitting on the hands of yoga practitioner Dhanashree Lekurwale.The idea to have an international day of yoga was first proposed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2014 in his speech at the UN General Assembly. The members of the Assembly chose June 21 to mark the day as it is the longest day of the year.The Central government along with organisations across the country mark this day each year with multiple events in a bid to celebrate and promote awareness on yoga.
Indian royal jewels fetch high prices at Christie's auction
A premium "once-in-a-lifetime" collection of royal Indian jewellery has fetched over USD 109 million in the US, the highest total ever for any auction of Indian art and jewelled objects, according to global auction house Christie's. The items included a 17-carat Golconda diamond "Arcot II", once owned by the Nawab of Arcot, that sold for a stunning USD 3,375,00 (Rs 23.5 crore). The sale also includes an antique diamond riviere necklace once owned by the Nizams of Hyderabad, which sold for nearly USD 2,415,000 (Rs 17 crore). The 33-diamond necklace was estimated to sell for USD 1,500,000 (nearly Rs 10.5 crore), Christie's announced on Twitter. "Once-in-a-lifetime collection, and a specially designed New York exhibition, the Maharajas and Mughal Magnificence auction in New York achieved USD 109,271,875, establishing the highest total for any auction of Indian art and jeweled objects, and the second highest auction total for a private jewellery collection," the global auction house said .
Britney Spears' mother supports #FreeBritney movement?
American singer Britney Spears, who made headlines sometime back because of her mental health battle, has her mother backing her up.According to Fox News, Spears mother Lynne spoke about a fan who posted a comment about the team of the singer.One of her fans posted a comment alleging that Spears' team deletes positive comments but leaves negative comments visible."To keep up the illusion that she needs help!" The account added (via Entertainment Tonight), "How much longer is this going to be?!? This has to be a human rights violation!!!! #FreeBritney," the comment read.Lynne left a comment of her own seeming to confirm the fan's suspicions."I can't believe u just posted this because I had a friend tell me the same thing! I posted something and tried to go back and find it and none of it is in order and I couldn't find mine, which I JUST POSTED??? I know you are a true fan and love her so thank you for pointing this out because I have had others say the same," she wrote.Ever since the
Crew member stabbed on sets of Anne Hathaway starrer 'The Witches'
A crew member working on the upcoming reboot 'The Witches', starring Anne Hathaway, was stabbed on the film's sets on Wednesday during a confrontation with a co-worker.The incident took place in the afternoon at one of the stages at Warner Bros. Studios located in Leavesden, Hertfordshire in England, reported Variety.The injured person was later taken to a hospital and his alleged attacker was arrested, police said.Hathaway's whereabouts at that time were not known and it is unclear if she or any of the other members witnessed the incident, reported E! News.A spokesperson for Warner Bros. confirmed to the Hertfordshire Mercury newspaper as cited by E! News that a "knife-related incident" had taken place on the film sets and that inquiries were ongoing to establish the circumstances, saying, "I can confirm that there was an isolated workplace incident at the Warner Bros. studio production facility and the police are now handling the matter."The two men are believed to have known each ..
British royals brave dreary weather to attend Royal Ascot Day 2
A little drizzle couldn't rain on this parade, as the British Royals braved the dreary weather to take part in the carriage procession marking the start of the Royal Ascot's second day on Wednesday.Opting for a blue ensemble yet again, Queen Elizabeth II arrived at the venue in the leading carriage alongside the Duchess of Cornwall, Prince of Wales and Alan Brooke, the third Viscount Brookeborough.A matching pale blue hat, speckled with flowers in shades of purple, violet and blue completed the British monarch's look as she attended her dearly loved races, which enjoy the royal seal of approval.Duchess Camilla of Cornwall perfectly complemented the Queen's sartorial choice in a pale blue dress along with a demure hat and pearls.Both men and women have to adhere to a strict code of dressing while attending the event, being held from June 18 to June 22 this year.The five-day event saw a high-octane start on Tuesday, with most members of the British Royal family in attendance. However, ..
