Shawn Mendes, the celebrated Canadian singer, captivated fans with a viral video where he played the harmonium during a stage performance. Seated with the Indian instrument, Mendes displayed his musical versatility, earning humorous titles like “Ustad Shawn-e-Jahaan” and “Shawn-e-Ali Khan” from fans. Comments noted harmonium's origins as a French invention adapted into Indian classical music. This performance comes as Mendes prepares to headline Lollapalooza India in Mumbai on 8-9 March 2025. Known for hits like In My Blood and Treat You Better, this marks Mendes’ return to live performances after two years. Fans are eagerly awaiting his India debut.

Veteran Bengali actress Uma Dasgupta, known for portraying Durga in Satyajit Ray’s timeless classic Pather Panchali, passed away on Monday at a private hospital. She had been unwell for some time. Actor Chiranjit Chakraborty confirmed the news shared by her daughter. Despite stepping away from acting years ago, Dasgupta’s performance remains etched in the hearts of audiences. Discovered by Ray through her school principal, her portrayal of Durga symbolized innocence and sibling love. Tributes pour in for the actress whose work in the black-and-white era continues to resonate with audiences.

Coldplay's January 25, 2025 concert in Ahmedabad sold out within minutes of tickets going live on BookMyShow, prompting the addition of a second show on January 26. However, that too quickly sold out, leaving fans disappointed. The queues for both concerts ran into lakhs, and many fans expressed frustration on social media, with some saying, “I’m exhausted.” The concerts, to be held at Narendra Modi Stadium, are expected to be Coldplay’s biggest in India, with a total audience capacity of 1,00,000 for each show. The band’s India tour includes multiple sold-out concerts across the country.

British Rockband Coldplay will perform in Ahmedabad at the Narendra Modi Stadium on January 25, 2025, for their biggest stadium show yet. The concert is part of their Music of the Spheres World Tour. Tickets will go live on BookMyShow on November 16, 2024, at 12 PM IST. Due to high demand, a virtual queue system will be used for booking. Fans can expect to hear hits like "Yellow," "Fix You," and new singles. Limited Infinity Tickets, priced at INR 2000, will be available on November 22.

Netflix has announced that the highly anticipated fifth and final season of Stranger Things will premiere in 2025. On "Stranger Things Day" (November 6), the streaming giant revealed the episode titles for the upcoming season, which includes “The Crawl,” “The Vanishing of...,” “The Turnbow Trap,” and “The Rightside Up,” signaling an exciting conclusion. Set in 1987, season 5 will pick up a year after the events of season 4, following the defeat of Vecna. Cast members including Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, and David Harbour will return, with new additions like Linda Hamilton joining the team.

Three individuals have been taken into custody in Argentina in connection with the death of One Direction star Liam Payne, who tragically fell from a third-floor hotel balcony in Buenos Aires on October 16. Authorities have charged one person with abandonment, while the other two are accused of supplying and facilitating drugs, including a hotel employee who allegedly provided cocaine to Payne. The investigation, led by Argentina's National Criminal and Correctional Prosecutor's Office, revealed that Payne had drugs in his system at the time of death, including cocaine and prescription antidepressants. The suspects' names have not been disclosed.

Popular YouTuber and influencer Andre Beadle, known as 1Stockf30, died in a car crash on Nassau Expressway in Queens, New York. Beadle, 25, was driving his 2023 BMW at high speed when he lost control, veered off the road, and collided with a metal pole. Emergency responders pronounced him dead at Jamaica Hospital Medical Centre. Beadle had 59,500 YouTube subscribers and 250,000 Instagram followers, frequently sharing street racing and high-performance car content. The Highway District's Collision Investigation Squad is investigating. The incident highlights the dangers of reckless driving, echoing concerns raised by Beadle's own high-speed videos.

Bollywood actor Salman Khan has received a fresh threat over a song referencing his name alongside jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. Mumbai's traffic control room received the threat at midnight on Thursday. The message warned the songwriter of severe repercussions within a month, rendering them unable to write again, and challenged Salman Khan to intervene. This is the latest in a series of threats against the actor, reportedly linked to Bishnoi's gang. Police are investigating the matter. Security concerns surrounding Salman Khan have escalated in recent months, prompting heightened vigilance and protective measures. An inquiry is underway to identify the source.

Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan received a ransom threat call at the Mumbai Bandra police station from a young man named Faizan in Raipur, who allegedly demanded ₹50 lakh. Mumbai Police quickly registered a case, and a team was dispatched to Raipur, tracing Faizan’s location via his phone. This incident follows an earlier death threat Khan received in October 2023, after his successful films Pathaan and Jawan. In response, Mumbai Police elevated Khan’s security to Y+ level, providing him with six armed guards for constant protection, up from his previous cover of two armed personnel.

Bollywood actor Salman Khan has received a fresh death threat from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, demanding an apology or ₹5 crore to spare his life. Mumbai Police's traffic control room received a WhatsApp message allegedly from Bishnoi's brother, warning Khan to apologize at a temple or face consequences. This is the second threat Khan has received within a week. The Lawrence Bishnoi gang, known for extortion and violence, has been linked to previous celebrity threats. Police are investigating the matter, and security measures have been heightened around Khan.