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Pink Villa
5 hours ago
- Business
- Pink Villa
Did Justin Bieber Refuse to Pay USD 31 Million to Scooter Braun Because of Hailey Bieber? Reason Revealed
Justin Bieber and Scooter Braun's debt clearance is on hold. According to media sources, the musician is relying on his wife, Hailey Bieber, to pay the amount to his former business partner. Sources claimed that the singer is waiting for the latter's Rhode deal to hit the bank, and following the amount being credited, he will clear off the debts. On July 10, it was reported that the Baby singer had agreed to pay Braun 31 million USD after an audit claimed that the musician owed him millions. Justin Bieber and Scooter Braun's multimillion-dollar deal According to the source close to the SWAG crooner, Bieber had borrowed a loan from Scooter Braun after he went into debt due to the cancelation of the 2022 Justice Tour. As per the reports, the musician suffered from Ramsay Hunt syndrome, and the cancelation of the performances cost him USD 26 million. At the time, Braun 'stepped in to help' and paid the singer 26 million through his company, HYBE. Moreover, Scooter also had over 11 million unpaid commissions, half of which Justin will have to pay. Meanwhile, Bieber's settlement of the debt with Braun came from Hailey's USD 1 billion deal with the company e.l.f., which the runway model reached in May. Taking to her Instagram account, the businesswoman announced that she sold her beauty brand, Rhode, to e.l.f. In the caption she mentioned, 'When I launched @rhode in 2022, I always had big dreams for the company, and the most important thing to me is to keep bringing rhode to more spaces, places, and faces globally.' Before her announcement, an insider revealed that the mom of one was the sole breadwinner of the house. Opening up about Bieber's financial conditions, a source revealed, 'He'll spend $300,000 at the Nobu at Coachella. He hasn't worked in a really long time.' As for the money matters of the musician, it was out in the public domain a few months before he released his new album, SWAG.
Time of India
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kim Kardashian's hair revelation: Short, natural bob after 4-foot extensions has fans doing a double take
Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads A Natural Look That Surprised Everyone The Queen of Extensions In a world where perfection is often curated strand by strand, Kim Kardashian 's hair has become its own cultural phenomenon. From cascading, four-foot-long extensions that nearly touch her knees to platinum transformations and sculpted buns, the reality TV star turned business mogul has worn every look imaginable — often amplified to impossible extremes. But in the rare moments when the wigs come off and the extensions are shelved, we catch a glimpse of something even more powerful: Kardashian offered fans a look at her natural hair, and the response was nothing short of stunned admiration. In February 2025, she unveiled a freshly chopped bob courtesy of celebrity hairstylist Chris Appleton. 'Love this new chop on Kim, we got 7 inches off her hair! (No it's not a wig before u start lol),' Appleton wrote on Instagram. The post included a photo of the trimmed strands arranged into a heart shape on the floor, a playful yet symbolic farewell to her signature the bob debuted on the red carpet at the Fourth Annual Fifteen Percent Pledge Gala, it was her slicked-back Instagram selfie days later that truly captured the internet's attention. The usually voluminous, meticulously styled hair was replaced by a more pared-down, real-world look — understated, elegant, and surprisingly relatable. This wasn't the first time Kardashian stripped away the hair enhancements. A since-deleted TikTok from 2013 resurfaced showing her with shoulder-length, wispy blond hair alongside daughter North, lip-syncing to 'Baby, It's Cold Outside.' Though fleeting, the moment marked one of the few instances fans got a peek behind the glam natural hair appears considerably thinner and less styled than the polished looks we're used to — and that's precisely what makes it so compelling. It's an invitation to connect with the person beneath the persona, reminding fans that even the most image-conscious stars have their off-duty said, Kim's journey through the world of hair extensions is equally revealing. She's never denied her love for extensions and wigs. In fact, she's embraced them as tools of transformation. For the 2024 Vanity Fair Oscars party, she sported tape-in extensions by Great Lengths, a brand also loved by Demi Lovato. Before that, her go-to was Priscilla Valles' Keratin Bond extensions in collaboration with Glam Seamless. In a gushing 2021 Instagram story, she exclaimed, 'I'm obsessed... I don't know how I'll ever go back.'Yet go back she did — if only for a moment. Whether wrapped in Glam Seamless wefts or letting her natural strands breathe, Kardashian continues to show that hair, for her, is more than a style statement — it's a form of self-expression, and sometimes even reinvention.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
When a mridangam maestro meets a marxist leader
What could be common between a mridangam exponent and a Marxist leader? Music. The friendship between Umayalpuram Sivaraman, who describes himself as a hardcore traditionalist, yet ultramodern, and M.A. Baby, the general secretary of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) and a connoisseur of Carnatic music, dates back decades. The two came together to share their story at a special conversation session at The Hindu office, where N. Ram, former Editor-in-Chief, explained how an unusual association blossomed into an enduring friendship. It was during the Emergency imposed by former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi that the world of Carnatic music first opened its doors to Baby. Then a student, who almost went underground and later courted arrest, he found an unexpected path to music. 'His elder brother advised him to visit a temple and listen to concerts. That is how he first discovered the great music of Sivaraman,' Ram said. Baby fine-tuned his taste in music by attending concerts of past masters, who were often accompanied by Sivaraman on the mridangam. To this day, he vividly recalls the songs rendered at those performances and the way Sivaraman's artistry elevated each concert. He once even travelled to Erode to hear him accompany K.V. Narayanasamy, after seeing an announcement about the concert in The Hindu. 'That day KVN sang 'Evarimata' in Kamboji. The elaboration of the raga, the rendition of the kriti, and the tani avartanam that followed are unforgettable,' Baby said. So thorough is Baby with Sivaraman's bani that when he was a Member of Parliament, he once asked Arun Kumar, after listening to him perform, whether he was a disciple of Umayalpuram Sivaraman. When the mridangam maestro was thoroughly impressed when he came to know about this. Recalling the incident, Sivaraman said, 'Later, I received a call on my landline — I still don't have a mobile phone. The person at the other end said, 'I'm Baby. I'd like to meet you.' So I invited him over, and that's when I realised he was the person Arun had mentioned. We again met with some friends, and ended up discussing music till late in the night. 'My wife, who was worried, called to check if I'd been kidnapped,' he laughed. Appreciative of Baby's deep sensitivity to music, Sivaraman pointed out how we can identify the style of most artistes, both vocalists or instrumentalists. That's a rare quality. Baby, who has organised many concerts, was instrumental in bringing together Chenda melam exponent Mattanoor Sankarankutty Marar and Sivaraman for a performance. He even arranged for the latter to accompany Kathak exponent Birju Maharaj. Babyrecalled Sivaraman's decision to call Neyyattinkara Vasudevan to sing a Pallavi for the inauguration of the Kerala University Students' Union. 'When Vasudevan saw Sivaraman walking in, there were tears in his eyes.' Referring to himself as a honeybee, Sivaraman said, 'Wherever there is good music, irrespective of caste or religion, I offer to accompany the artiste'. Believe it or not, he has also composed music for a fashion show. Sharing his experience of accompanying stalwart musicians, Sivaraman pointed out how each possessed mastery in their respective field. ' Your imagination should come through in your playing. Through hard work, you reach the top and maintain your place by constantly improving. Otherwise, others will overtake you,' he said. Speaking on the subject of creativity, Sivaraman said, 'Don't think everything old is good, and don't term everything new as bad. People with wisdom always choose the best from the old and the best from the new.' The conversation also featured Sivaraman's friendship with the actors Sivaji Ganesan and M.G. Ramachandran. He played for the Sivaji Ganesan starrer Mridhanga Chakravarthy. 'Sivaji Ganesan used to call me vathiyar (teacher). Before every shot, he would ask me if he was playing it right. Such was his humility,' he said. Sivaraman also recalled the presence of MGR and Devaraj Urs at the Music Academy to attend a concert of M. Balamuralikrishna, the year he was conferred the Sangita Kalanidhi award. 'I accompanied him. After the concert, we went to meet both the Chief Ministers. MGR came up to me and said, 'You played well. He had prepared the pallavi at home, but you played on the spot. You are great.' Will anyone say that? That shows how deep his musical knowledge was..'
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Dishita Sehgal to play young Surpanakha in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana
Dishita Sehgal Dishita Sehgal, who began her journey in the entertainment world through TV commercials at the age of four, gradually won hearts with her natural flair. Her big Bollywood break came with the thriller Baby, in which she played Akshay Kumar's daughter, followed by Dear Zindagi, where she portrayed the younger version of Alia Bhatt, and Hindi Medium. She also made her mark in the action blockbuster War, alongside Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff. And now, she will be seen in one of the most awaited films of the year – Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana. The ambitious mythological epic boasts a stellar cast, with Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, and Yash as Ravana. Fifteen-year-old Dishita has been cast as the young Surpanakha in the film. Rakul Preet Singh will portray the grown-up Surpanakha in the much-anticipated project. A source associated with the production says, 'Dishita went through a series of auditions and look tests for the role before getting selected. She shot her portion earlier this year. Being part of such a highly anticipated project, she is obviously quite excited.' Currently, she is working on commercials and recently shot an advertisement with badminton ace PV Sindhu. She also appeared in the OTT show Behan Dar Gayi Naa recently. Dishita is being selective about acting projects because she is in the 10th standard and wants to focus on her studies. The much-awaited teaser of Ramayana, which was released earlier this month, has been making waves on social media. Filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari became emotional while addressing the crowd at a special screening in Mumbai. Director Nitesh Tiwari and producer Namit Malhotra engaged with the media after the teaser became a sensation online. Both Tiwari and Malhotra made a surprise appearance. Nitesh quipped, 'It was fate that our shoot ended a day early and we're here. Otherwise, we would have been on set.'
News18
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
A Look At Hailey Bieber's Unseen Role In Justin's Comeback Album
Last Updated: After parting ways with Scooter Braun, Bieber was seen experimenting with his music and going through a new creative process in this album. Justin Bieber took the internet by storm when he dropped his seventh studio album, Swag, after four years. Swag marks the Canadian pop icon's comeback since his previous album, Justice, released in 2021. While fans laud Bieber's much-awaited comeback, the Baby crooner is spending a celebratory weekend with their wife, Hailey Bieber. According to PEOPLE reports, a source closer to Bieber claimed that the couple is celebrating Swag, especially because Bieber made the record on his own after splitting up with former manager Scooter Braun. 'Hailey was by Justin's side for the whole creation of the album. Everyone knows Justin as a star and performer. They now get to know the artist that Hailey has known all these years," the source told the outlet. Fans have noticed that Bieber shifted from his signature genre to experimenting with R&B and soft pop. As per PEOPLE reports, the source claimed that with Swag, Bieber felt he was able to make the kind of album he truly wanted. After parting ways with Scooter Braun, Bieber was seen going through a new creative process, where he chose the musicians and producers he wanted to collaborate with and used live vocals and instruments to create a stripped-down style in his album. 'Hailey supported Justin to follow his artistic instincts," the source revealed while explaining how Hailey helped Bieber to trust himself and do what he wanted to do as an artist. The source further claimed that Bieber wanted to record an album like Swag for years; however, he did not get the opportunity until he parted ways with Braun and gained full control of his creative direction. Bieber and Braun worked together for more than 15 years before splitting up in 2023. The music producer was seen praising Bieber on his latest album on social media. Taking to Instagram stories, Braun wrote, 'This is, without a doubt, the most authentically Justin Bieber album to date. It's beautiful, raw and truly him. And that matters." According to Rolling Stone, Bieber has no regrets for parting ways with Braun. 'Breaking away from Scooter Braun and his team has been something that Justin has wanted for so long and now that he's fully free, he could finally share this album with his fans and with the world," a source told the outlet. Considered to be Bieber's most personal record to date, Swag features 21 tracks where Bieber collaborated with artists like Lil B, Druski, Gunna, Sexyy Red and more. Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
