Author: Aksha Saifi

Fans defend Lizzo after Aries Spears mocks about her appearance - Asiana Times

Fans rushed to Lizzo ’s defense after the comedian made some offensive remarks about her weight and appearance. One thing about Lizzo’s fans is that they do not make fun of her, and they recently demonstrated their devotion to the starlet by stepping in to defend her against harsh remarks. Aries Spears, a stand-up comedian, has sparked a new controversy after mocking pop star Lizzo for being overweight. Aries made a series of offensive comments about Lizzo’s appearance and health while on the Art of Dialogue podcast, which irritated her fans, who rushed to defend her. Despite her beauty, Spears…

Read More
SHINee’s Key drops a special clip for “Another Life” - Asiana Times

Key has released a special clip ahead of the release of his sophomore studio album ‘Gasoline’ next week. SHINee’s Key is continuing to build excitement for his upcoming solo album ‘Gasoline’ in novel ways! Key released a special video for his song ‘Another Life’ on August 25 at 8:30 p.m. KST. The song will be included as a B-Side on the SHINee member’s upcoming solo album, which will be released on August 30. Key, dressed in a striking red suit, not only demonstrates the smooth choreography for the track, but also hints at the vibe of his upcoming album as…

Read More
Anne Hathway to star in Harry Styles’s Fanfiction - Asiana Times

The film The Idea of You tells the story of a 40-year-old woman played by Anne who falls in love with a much younger boyband singer. Anne Hathaway will play a character in a new film based on Harry Styles fanfiction. The Idea of You is an upcoming Prime Video film based on Robinne Lee’s novel of the same name, published in 2017. According to Deadline, Anne will play Sophie, a 40-year-old divorced mother whose husband left her for a younger woman. When Sophie’s husband cancels plans to take their 15-year-old daughter to Coachella, the plot begins. Sophie steps in,…

Read More
Netflix’s Delhi Crime Season 2 is a worthy descendant - Asiana Times

Delhi Crime Season 2 Review: The show is just as effective in its second season as it was in its first. Season 2 of Delhi Crime is just as good as Season 1. It’s even better in a couple of ways. Because it is more sharp. It addresses the issue of being too soft in the first season on its own. That assessing gaze is much less indulgent in the new season, directed by newcomer Tanuj Chopra. No, not all cops work for the good guys. They are not, however, infallible. It is also better because it is more compact.…

Read More
Britney Spears finally drops her new song after seven years - Asiana Times

Britney Spears returns to music with Elton John with “Hold me Closer” Elton John and Britney Spears have released “Hold Me Closer,” a reimagined duet of the piano man’s immortal “Tiny Dancer.” The song is Spears’ first release since her conservatorship ended in November 2021, and her first new music release in six years. While the chorus remains undeniably catchy, the song has been completely reworked into a breezy dance-pop song, with Spears and John duetting gently on the verses and chorus and John adding trademark piano flourishes throughout. It’s the perfect follow-up to his similar reimagining of “Cold Cold…

Read More
Meta and the National Commission for Women, in partnership with Farhan Akhtar’s MARD - Asiana Times

Meta is collaborating with India’s National Commission for Women and actor Farhan Akhtar’s social campaign Men Against Rape and Discrimination (MARD) to launch the “Don’t Hesitate, Do Report, Stay Safe” reporting campaign. On Wednesday, Meta and the National Commission for Women, in collaboration with Farhan Akhtar’s MARD announced the launch of a reporting campaign called “Don’t Hesitate, Do Report, Stay Safe” to improve  women’s online safety. The campaign, according to Meta, will focus on raising awareness and knowledge about the tools and resources available to users to report online abuse, inappropriate content, or behavior. ‘Don’t Hesitate, Do Report, Stay Safe,’ launched in English and five Indian languages including Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Kannada, and Tamil, will raise awareness among users about reporting objectionable content rather than sharing it further. According to Madhu Singh Sirohi, head of policy programmes and outreach at Facebook India (Meta), women contribute more to economic development when they are digitally empowered, which necessitate the creation of a safe internet that promotes growth and impact. “At Meta, we’ve always worked to create tools and resources that promote a more secure and inclusive internet for women. We are confident that with ‘Don’t Hesitate, Do Report, Stay Safe,’ we will be able to encourage more people to report online harms they see against women and join us in creating an empowering experience for women across Facebook and Instagram”, She continued. According to Meta, the campaign was developed in collaboration with various leading CSOs in India, and it also aims to dispel existing myths such as “If I report, nothing will happen” and “If I report, it will not remain anonymous.” According to the company, the campaign will help users understand that when they report content, they havecontrol over their Facebook and Instagram experience. Rekha Sharma, chairperson of the National Commission for Women, stated that Meta has been a “long-standing partner” in driving digital literacy initiatives that have encouraged more women to participate in the online journey while remaining safe on the internet. “These include a cyberbullying, cyberstalking, and financial fraud resource centre, as well as training on how to use online resources and grievance redressal mechanisms available to women. To ensure women’s safety on online platforms, users must be educated on how to safely report problematic content.” she continued Farhan Akhtar, actor, director, UN Women Goodwill Ambassador South Asia, and founder of the MARD Initiative (Men against Rape & Discrimination), commented on the campaign’s collaboration, saying, “At MARD, we believe in ensuring gender parity and democratization of the internet, whereby…

Read More
Siddhu Moosewala’s father organizes a candle march to seek justice - Asiana Times

To seek justice in the murder of Sidhu Moosewala, his family members have announced a candle march from Mansa to Jawaharke village. Death of Siddhu Moosewala The tragic death of Punjabi singer and Congress leader Sidhu Moose Wala shocked the world. On May 29 (Sunday), he was shot dead in Punjab’s Mansa by known people, and he died before reaching the hospital. The incident occurred a day after Punjab police removed his security, along with 424 others. Notably, the singer joined the Congress party in December of last year, ahead of the Assembly elections. The 27-year-old singer was regarded as…

Read More
BJP leader files PIL to ban Laal Singh Chaddha - Asiana Times

BJP leader and advocate Nazia Ilahi Khan filed a public interest litigation (PIL) in the Calcutta High Court on Monday, seeking a ban on the screening of Laal Singh Chaddha in West Bengal, claiming that the film, starring Aamir Khan and Kareena Kapoor could cause a breach of peace. The case is expected to be heard by a division bench of Chief Justice Prakash Srivastava and Justice Rajarshi Bharadwaj on Tuesday or later this week. To back up her claims, the petitioner cited several recent instances in which the state faced a critical situation. According to the petition, the state…

Read More
Game of Thrones prequel sails of smoothly - Asiana Times

“House of Dragons” is set almost 200 years before the death of The Mad King and the birth of Daenerys. The one that started it all, long-form television at least, is back with a prequel. House of the Dragon, set about 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones, tips many hats to its hectically successful heir, starting with drawing a line between the unfolding events and the lovely Princess Daenerys Targaryen. Unlike the original “Game of Thrones,” “House of the Dragon” does not have showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss. Instead, the prequel series was created by author George R.R. Martin and…

Read More
Sara Ali Khan and Janhvi Kapoor turn “Ko-stars’’ for upcoming project - Asiana Times

Popular bollywood besties Sara Ali Khan and Janhvi Kapoor become co-stars for their upcoming project. Janhvi Kapoor and Sara Ali Khan, who recently shared the coffee couch on Koffee with Karan season 7, are expected to work on an exciting project together. Sara Ali Khan shared a photo of herself with Janhvi Kapoor on Friday, hinting at a new project. “From brewing hot koffee to finally shooting as ko-actors,” she wrote. Keep an eye on us and tell us what you think. The two actors can be seen in the photograph sitting together in casual attire and looking terrified. This…

Read More