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SZA tops Grammy nominations in a year made for women and ‘Barbie’

The awards ceremony will be televised live from Los Angeles on Feb 4

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SZA tops Grammy nominations in a year made for women and 'Barbie'

Versatile recording artist SZA led this year’s Grammy Award nominations with nine, coming in ahead of industry heavyweights Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus and Billie Eilish, in a year made for women artists and the movie blockbuster “Barbie.”

The winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on Feb 4.

The 34-year-old SZA, born Solána Imani Rowe, snagged nominations for album of the year with “SOS” and record of the year and song of the year for “Kill Bill,” while being shortlisted in multiple genres including pop, melodic rap and both progressive and traditional R&B.

The song “Kill Bill,” also nominated for best R&B performance, takes its name from the two-part Quentin Tarantino film with lyrics about killing an ex-boyfriend and his girlfriend. The narrator concludes she would “rather be in hell than alone.”

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The album of the year nominees competing with SZA’s “SOS” are “Midnights” by Swift, “Endless Summer Vacation” by Cyrus, “World Music Radio” by Jon Batiste, “the record” by boygenius, “Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd” by Lana Del Rey, “The Age of Pleasure” by Janelle Monáe, and “GUTS” by Olivia Rodrigo.

Victoria Monét followed closely behind SZA with seven nominations including best new artist and record of the year and best R&B song for “On My Mama.”

Phoebe Bridgers, apart from her duo performance nomination along with SZA for “Ghost in the Machine,” scored six other nominations as part of boygenius, a collaboration with Julien Baker and Lucy Dacus.

Rodrigo took six nominations, with her hit “vampire” getting nominated for record of the year, song of the year and best pop solo performance.

Those six nominations tied her with country star Brandy Clark and industry stalwarts Eilish, Cyrus and Swift.

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Swift has dominated headlines this year with her sold-out concert tour spectacular, the eponymous “The Eras Tour” movie documenting the shows, and her relationship with American football star Travis Kelce.

Although Swift failed to break away from the pack in nominations, those six give her 52 total for her career. She has won 12 times.

Consistent with the girl power theme of this year’s nominations, the motion picture “Barbie,” directed by Greta Gerwig, captured four of the five nominations for best song written for visual media category.

Among them was Eilish’s “What Was I Made For?” which was also nominated for record of the year, song of the year and best pop solo performance.

Representing the guys, actor Ryan Gosling’s “I’m Just Ken” got nominated in the visual media category.

Jon Batiste led male singers with six nominations.

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This year’s Grammys cover recordings that were released between Oct 1, 2022, and Sept 15, 2023. The voters are recording artists, songwriters, composers, producers, mixers and engineers. The awards ceremony will be televised live from Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb 4.

Last year pop icon Beyoncé won four Grammys, breaking the record for most career wins with 32. She is also tied with her husband, rapper Jay-Z, with the most career nominations with 88.

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Netizens start blocking Alia Bhatt for keeping mum on Gaza crisis

Netizens start blocking Alia Bhatt for keeping mum on Gaza crisis

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Netizens start blocking Alia Bhatt for keeping mum on Gaza crisis

The India actor is accused of not speaking out against genocide in Gaza.

Alia has seemingly landed on the ‘Blockout 2024’ list for not addressing the mounting criticism on the ongoing crisis in Gaza.

Alia Bhatt is in the headlines after her Met Gala 2024 appearance as she has been receiving hatred for keeping mum on the ongoing crisis in Palestine.

Bollywood actress, Alia Bhatt has been making the headlines for her stunning appearance at the Met Gala 2024.

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The actress’ popularity has skyrocketed after her show-stopping appearance on the red carpet, with everyone talking about her surreal look.

However, now, Alia has seemingly landed on the ‘Blockout 2024’ list for not addressing the mounting criticism on the ongoing crisis in Gaza.

Like many other Hollywood celebrities, Alia Bhatt has allegedly been accused of keeping mum about the ongoing crisis in Gaza.
And now, her name has popped up in the ‘Blockout 2024’ movement, which has been going viral on TikTok.

For the unversed, netizens have started this phenomenon on social media, wherein they are ‘blocking’ celebrities who have been indifferent to the plight of the people of Palestine and Israel amidst the ongoing conflict.

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Why Inaya Khan does not bother reading comments of men followers on Instagram

Why Inaya Khan does not bother reading comments of men followers on Instagram

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Why Inaya Khan does not bother reading comments of men followers on Instagram

Appearing on a podcast, showbiz star Inaya Khan has said she does not bother reading comments from male followers on her Instagram posts, because most of their messages pertain to marriage.

Inaya Khan revealed that despite having a significant number of male followers on Instagram, she only pays attention to comments from her female followers, with her cousins informing her about them.

Khan shared that she often receives messages from male followers claiming her as their wife, to which she humorously responded that she is currently single and content.

While marriage is not her current focus, Khan expressed her admiration for the saree, a clothing item her mother taught her to wear and manage.

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In a previous appearance on the same show, Khan admitted to having crushes on A-list actors Mikaal Zulfiqar and Feroze Khan, particularly praising Zulfiqar’s personality and character traits.

Khan, known for her roles in dramas such as ‘Khoat’ and ‘Mere Apne’, detailed the qualities she desires in a life partner, emphasizing loyalty and a caring nature.

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Is Ayeza Khan retiring from showbiz?

Is Ayeza Khan retiring from showbiz?

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Is Ayeza Khan retiring from showbiz?

 As the last episode of drama series ‘Jaan-e-Jahan’ is just around the corner, fans want to know about the future of Ayeza Khan who in a message on Instagram had said ‘Jaan-e-Jahan’ was her last project. 

Ayeza Khan, celebrated for her stunning performances, has been a part of several hit dramas. 

With a career spanning over a decade, Ayeza has charmed audiences with her acting prowess. 

Currently, Ayeza is making headlines for her role in the popular drama series ‘Jaan-e-Jahan,’ where she stars alongside Hamza Ali Abbasi. 

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The show has garnered immense popularity, captivating viewers in both Pakistan and India. As many as 38 episodes have aired so far and the last episode is just around the corner.

However, amidst the drama’s success, fans are left wondering about Ayeza’s future projects. 

Her Instagram story that she posted in November 2023, hinting at a possible departure from the industry, resurfaces. 

In the said post, Ayeza referred to ‘Jaan-e-Jahan’ as her ‘last project,’ sparking rumours about her retirement from acting. 

Ayeza Khan’s journey in the entertainment world began with her debut in ‘Tum Jo Miley’ in 2009. 

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However, it was her portrayal of ‘Farah Ibrahim’ in the 2013 drama ‘Pyarey Afzal, opposite acclaimed actor Hamza Ali Abbasi, that propelled her to fame.

As speculations regarding Ayeza’s future in the industry go viral, fans eagerly await confirmation about her next move. Whether ‘Jaan-e-Jahan’ marks the end of Ayeza Khan’s acting career or simply a pause in her journey remains to be seen. Only time will tell.

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