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Lady Gaga Enchants as the ‘Lady in Red’ with ‘Abracadabra’

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1 year ago

February 11, 2025

The 2025 Grammy Awards were a memorable occasion for Little Monsters as Lady Gaga took home an award and previewed the music video for her latest single, “Abracadabra.” Although the video didn’t debut during the live show, it premiered during a commercial break. Gaga introduced it with a playful disclaimer: “The category is… dance or die.” Shortly after, both the track and its accompanying music video were released online. With this new single, the pop icon returns to her roots, showcasing her signature punk style with bold hats and edgy outfits.The song is a part of her forthcoming album, “MAYHEM,” and embodies Gaga’s signature maximalism and artistic flair. The music video features a captivating dance battle between light and dark, highlighted by dynamic and precise choreography. With its gothic and baroque aesthetic, the “Abracadabra” video also demonstrates Gaga’s talent for storytelling, which elevates the song’s impact. In the video, she takes on two personas: an innocent dancer in a white costume and a menacing ‘lady in red,’ evoking imagery reminiscent of the ‘red queen’ and ‘white queen’ from “Alice in Wonderland.”

Following its release, “Abracadabra” debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Dance/Pop Songs chart. Given that Billboard’s tracking week runs from Friday to Thursday, the song’s performance was influenced by its Sunday release. Nonetheless, it achieved an impressive debut with 13.7 million official U.S. streams, 1.3 million radio audience impressions, and 10,000 downloads, as reported by Luminate. Additionally, the track entered the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 29 in its abbreviated first week.

The “Abracadabra” music video premiered during a commercial break on the February 2 Grammy broadcast, where Gaga was present as a nominee for her collaboration with Bruno Mars, “Die With a Smile,” which ultimately won the award. As Gaga prepares for her upcoming album, she articulated her creative process, stating, “The album started as me facing my fear of returning to the pop music my earliest fans loved.” She described her creative journey as akin to a shattered mirror—though it may not fit back together perfectly, it can still result in something beautiful and unique.

The upcoming album will feature 14 tracks, including her recent hits “Disease” and “Abracadabra,” the latter of which reached No. 27 on the Billboard Hot 100. Also included is her chart-topping collaboration with Bruno Mars, “Die With a Smile.” The album is produced by Cirkut, Gesaffelstein, and Watt, with Gaga, Andrew Watt, and Michael Polansky serving as executive producers. Look out for “MAYHEM,” which is set to release on March 7.

Entertainment

‘Picture’Release Postponed; New Song Released

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12 hours ago

July 18, 2026

Namma Kudla

Mangaluru: The much-awaited Coastalwood film Picture will now release on August 7, instead of the earlier announced July 24.

Produced by Golden Star Ganesh and Shilpa Ganesh under the Golden Movies banner, the film has been made in Tulu and Kannada.

The makers have also released a new celebration song titled ‘Ajjerejjare’ in Tulu and ‘Suvvi Suvvali’ in Kannada. The lyrics are by Sandeep Bedra, while V. Harikrishna has lent his voice to the song.

Directed by Sandeep Bedra, Picture stars Nithya Prakash Bantwal and Amrutha Sudu in lead roles. The film is also the first Tulu movie to be shot in Kashmir.

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Achyutha Avatharam Released in Kannada

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16 hours ago

July 18, 2026

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Mangaluru: The Malayalam film “Achyutha Avatharam”, directed by Kannada writer and producer Puneeth, has now been released in Kannada.

The film is produced under the Rayra Ventures banner by Ramesh C., Rudramurthy, and Rakesh R. It presents a Cyber Crime thriller that connects a traditional village setting with the modern digital world.

The premiere show was held at Bharath Mall, Mangaluru, on July 17. The event began with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp by the guests.

Producer Prakash Pandeshwar wished the team success. He said it was a happy moment to see the film dubbed and released in five languages. He appealed to the audience to watch the movie, support the team, and share their opinions.

Actress Chandrakala Kadike said this was her first film in another language. She expressed happiness that the movie has now been released in Kannada. She added that although she did not know Malayalam, the entire team helped her learn the language and perform confidently.

Actor Timmappa Kulal said he has a special connection with the Malayalam film industry. He shared that he was selected for this film after his performance in another Malayalam movie. He thanked the filmmakers for giving him the opportunity and wished the film great success. He also said audience support for producers gives strength to the entire film industry.

Viewers appreciated the film after the screening. They described it as a different kind of thriller with a strong storyline. They said the movie highlights cyber fraud, the misuse of mobile phones, and delivers a meaningful message to young people.

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Supreme Court Dismisses plea against Mannat Renovation

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4 days ago

July 15, 2026

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New Delhi: The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition challenging the renovation of Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan and his wife Gauri Khan’s residence, Mannat, in Mumbai.

A Mumbai resident had filed the petition alleging that the renovation project did not have all the required statutory and environmental clearances.

During the hearing, the petitioner’s senior advocate, Shoaib Alam, argued that the project required approval from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. He also claimed that projects costing more than Rs.5 crore must obtain such approval.

The Supreme Court questioned the intention behind the petition. Chief Justice Surya Kant observed that Mannat is a private residence and its owners are free to renovate or modify their home if they follow the law.

The petitioner’s lawyer also requested that the matter be sent back to the National Green Tribunal (NGT) for reconsideration. However, the Supreme Court rejected the request.

The court also clarified that its decision was not influenced by Shah Rukh Khan’s popularity or celebrity status.

Earlier, the National Green Tribunal had dismissed a similar petition. It ruled that the project complied with environmental rules and that all necessary approvals had been granted.

The dispute began in March 2025 when social activist Santosh Daundkar approached the NGT. He challenged the Coastal Regulation Zone clearance issued by the Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority on January 3.

The petition also alleged that environmental rules were not properly followed during the approval process. However, those associated with the project maintained that all required permissions had been obtained.

The controversy arose after Gauri Khan proposed adding two more floors to the existing six-storey building at Mannat. With the Supreme Court dismissing the plea, the legal challenge to the renovation has come to an end.