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Taylor Swift’s re-recording of ‘1989’ dominates UK music charts

Taylor also claims the biggest opening week for any album this year

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Taylor Swift's re-recording of '1989' dominates UK music charts

 US music star Taylor Swift topped the UK singles and albums charts with her re-recording of her award-winning hit album “1989”.

The 21-track “1989” (Taylor’s Version), released last Friday nine years to the day the original album came out in 2014, debuted at No. 1 on the Official Albums Chart with “184,000 chart units, more than double that of the original 1989’s opening-week sales of 90,000,” the Official Charts Company said in a statement.

“But that’s just the start. Taylor also claims the biggest opening week for any album this year.”

The feat means the new release, which outperformed the rest of the Top 10 combined this week, is Swift’s 11th UK No.1 album. She is the woman with the most UK No.1 albums this century, the Official Charts Company said, adding “1989” (Taylor’s Version) also topped vinyl charts.

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The new album features five previously unreleased “From the Vault” tracks, including “Is It Over Now?”, which topped the Official Singles Chart with 4.9 million streams. Two others, “Now That We Don’t Talk” and “Slut!”, came in at No. 2 and 5 respectively.

“1989”, Swift’s fifth album which span hits like “Shake It Off” and “Blank Space”, topped charts around the world and won her album of the year, best pop vocal album and best music video for “Bad Blood” at the 2016 Grammy Awards.

The singer-songwriter has been launching re-releases of her earlier work after she lost control of the master recordings of her first six albums when she left the Big Machine record label in 2019, triggering a bitter and public dispute with its new owner, music executive Scooter Braun.

Braun sold Swift’s master recordings to a private equity company in a deal reported to be worth more than $300 million

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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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