Actor-choreographer Prabhudeva is gearing up for his OTT debut with the crime-thriller series Sethurajan IPS, where he takes on the lead role of a cop investigating a complex murder case. Set in rural Tamil Nadu, the story follows Sethurajan IPS as he navigates a politically charged murder probe that unravels into a gripping conflict of power, justice, and identity.

Sony LIV recently unveiled the first look of the show, highlighting Prabhudeva’s intense and striking transformation. Speaking about the role, he said, “Sethurajan IPS isn’t just a cop; he’s a man caught between duty, politics, and personal identity. This has been one of the most challenging roles of my career. The story is both timely and necessary, and I’m proud to bring it to life with Sony LIV, which has always championed bold, rooted narratives.” Earlier this year, Prabhudeva reunited with industry friends from the Tamil and Telugu film worlds—KS Ravikumar, Shankar, Mohan Raja, Jagapathi Babu, Meka Srikanth, Tarun, Simran, Meena—for a nostalgic celebration of cinema and friendship during a Goa holiday in July 2025.

His last appearance was in Himesh Reshammiya’s musical spoof-action film Badass Ravi Kumar, directed by Keith Gomes, which featured an ensemble cast including Simona J, Kirti Kulhari, Sunny Leone, Sanjay Mishra, and others. Directed by Rafiq Ismail, Sethurajan IPS goes beyond the boundaries of a typical cop drama, offering a hard-hitting take on politics, justice, and power. The series will stream soon on Sony LIV, with the release date to be announced.
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X/ @DrMohanYadav51Renowned Bollywood singer Mika Singh paid a courtesy visit to Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav at his residence in Bhopal on Monday. Sharing pictures of the meeting on social media platform X, CM Yadav wrote, “Aaj Bhopal nivaas par prasiddh gaayak shri @mikasingh jee ne saujany bhent kee” (Today, famous singer Mr. @MikaSingh ji made a courtesy visit to my Bhopal residence).

Earlier in the day, the Chief Minister offered prayers at the Devtalab Shiva Temple in Mauganj district, where he performed ‘Rudrabhishek’ to Lord Ashutosh, seeking blessings for the prosperity and well-being of the state’s people. He also reviewed the Shivkund area and directed officials to take up its beautification. CM Yadav praised the shehnai performance of internationally acclaimed artist Bankelal, held at the temple premises, according to an official release.

Mika Singh, one of Bollywood’s most celebrated playback singers, has delivered numerous chart-topping party numbers over the years with his energetic voice and lively beats. His popular tracks include Bas Ek King (Singh Is Kinng), Mauja Hi Mauja (Jab We Met), Ibn-e-Batuta (Ishqiya), Dhanno (Housefull), Dhinka Chika (Ready), and Chinta Ta Chita (Rowdy Rathore). Apart from film songs, he has released several solo albums, appeared on reality shows, and his hit Sawan Main Lag Gayi Aag was also remixed by U.S.-based singer Pinky Paras.
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South Korean singer and television host Kim Jong-kook has officially tied the knot with his non-celebrity girlfriend in a private ceremony. The wedding, held on the afternoon of September 5 at an undisclosed location in Seoul, was an intimate affair attended only by close family and friends. According to reports from Korean media, his longtime friend and Running Man co-star, Yoo Jae-suk, took on the role of master of ceremonies for the special occasion.

Fans first learned about Jong-kook’s marriage plans through a handwritten letter he posted on his fan café on August 18. In the heartfelt note, the 49-year-old entertainer expressed both nervousness and excitement as he shared the news. He wrote that he had always imagined the day he would write such a message, yet found himself trembling as he finally prepared it. He went on to ask his supporters for warm congratulations and encouragement, adding that although the step came later in his life, he felt fortunate to be beginning this new chapter.

During the August 31 broadcast of Running Man, Jong-kook revealed to his fellow cast members that he was getting married—just ten minutes before filming began. Yoo Jae-suk, 53, later shared that Jong-kook personally asked him to host the wedding. Despite having a filming commitment on the same day, he assured his friend that he would make time.

In addition to his marriage, Kim Jong-kook is preparing for his 30th debut anniversary with a commemorative album and a concert scheduled for October 2025. Reports also revealed that he recently purchased a luxurious villa in Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam, worth six billion won (approximately S$5.5 million), which will serve as the couple’s new home.
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Amid the ongoing flood crisis in Punjab, actor Randeep Hooda has stepped forward to support affected families in Gurdaspur, one of the hardest-hit districts. Over the past few weeks, devastating floods have impacted thousands of households across several villages in the state, with Gurdaspur suffering the most damage, according to the Punjab government.

Randeep Hooda, who has been working alongside Global Sikhs NGO founder Amarpreet Singh and his friend Maninder Singh for over a decade, joined hands with the organization to aid flood-hit communities in Gurdaspur. His team shared a press note confirming his involvement in distributing relief supplies with the help of volunteers from Global Sikhs, ensuring essentials reached affected families.

On Instagram, the Jaat actor reshared a post from the NGO, showing him actively helping those in need. The Global Sikhs captioned their update, “PUNJAB FLOOD RELIEF 2025. True to his spirit, @randeephooda has once again stood up for Punjab. He is on ground zero with Global Sikhs, extending his support in our ongoing flood relief efforts. Together, we continue to bring hope and help where it’s needed most.”

According to government data, about 1,655 villages across Punjab have been hit by flooding. Gurdaspur alone reported damage in 324 villages, followed by Amritsar (190), Kapurthala (123), Hoshiarpur (121), Ferozepur (111), and Sangrur (107). In total, around 1.75 lakh hectares of land have been affected, with Gurdaspur losing over 40,000 hectares of crops. Other major crop losses were reported in Mansa, Fazilka, Sangrur, and Kapurthala. The floods also forced the evacuation of nearly 19,500 people, with Gurdaspur (5,581) and Amritsar (2,734) seeing the largest relocations. To provide shelter, 167 relief camps are currently operating across Punjab, including 29 in Barnala.
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In the episode of ‘Culture Club,’ Melanie Oliveiro chats with Claire Javier, an emerging indie-pop singer-songwriter, about her music, focusing on her latest single, “Easy.” Javier shares the story behind the dreamy and playful track, which captures the surreal feeling of a past romance. The Filipino-Singaporean artist also discusses her other single, “Misbehave,” her experiences performing live, and her evolution from introspective songwriting to a more narrative and confessional style. To explore more Singaporean artists like Claire Javier, visit Hear65.com, an initiative by the National Arts Council, produced by independent music media company Bandwagon.
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The 2025 Emmy Award nominations are out, with Severance leading the pack with 27 nominations. The Penguin follows closely with 24, while The Studio and The White Lotus each earned 23 nods, highlighting the top contenders in television over the past year. Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng discuss the most unexpected omissions and surprise nominations with Dr. Nasya Bahfen, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Politics, Media, and Philosophy at La Trobe University.
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He’s spent a full day submerged in slime, stayed underground for 48 hours, and given away huge sums of money to fortunate contestants. But are MrBeast’s videos just clever clickbait – or bold experiments in creative innovation?
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New Zealand artist Marlon Williams dedicated five years to creating his latest album, Te Whare Tīwekaweka, which is sung entirely in the Māori language. Its release comes at a politically charged time, as the current coalition government in New Zealand restricts the use of Māori in public services and recently suspended three MPs for performing a haka in protest of a bill seen as undermining Indigenous rights. Williams discusses with Reged Ahmad the experience of performing in his first language on a global stage and also shares a live performance of a song from the album at the Guardian Australia studio.
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