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CTV News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Jim Cuddy joins surprise duet at U of S convocation
WATCH: Spring convocation at the University of Saskatchewan went off with an unexpected surprise — Blue Rodeo's Jim Cuddy performed a duet with the university president.
Indian Express
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Prakash Raj says ‘half of Bollywood is sold and the other half is scared' to speak up
Actor Prakash Raj has never shied away from sharing his political opinions and has often voiced his criticism against the policies of the ruling party. In a recent interaction, the Duet actor spoke candidly about his colleagues in the Hindi film industry who avoid speaking on political matters in public.
Indian Express
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Prakash Raj says ‘half of Bollywood is sold and the other half is scared' to speak up against the govt: ‘History won't forget those who were silent'
Actor Prakash Raj has never shied away from sharing his political opinions and has often voiced his criticism against the policies of the ruling party. In a recent interaction, the Duet actor spoke candidly about his colleagues in the Hindi film industry who avoid speaking on political matters in public. He admitted that while many are afraid, 'half of them are sold' and refuse to speak up against the government. Speaking to The Lallantop on the subject, Prakash stressed that while the government may use its power to suppress dissent, filmmakers must be willing to create thought-provoking cinema and fight for its release. He said, 'Any powerful government will stop discussions. Secondly, it should be within the artists also. They should also have the consciousness of the kind of films that they make, they would be willing to fight to release the film. That resilience is needed.' Not mincing his words when it came to his peers, he added,, 'Half of them are sold, my own colleagues, and half of them are afraid because they don't have the strength. I have a very close friend who, told me, 'Prakash aap mein dum hai, aap bol sete hai, mein nahi bol pata (You have the strength, you can speak up, I can't).' I told him that I understand but I can't excuse him because in future, when history would be written, it will forgive those who committed crimes but not those who were silent. Everybody is responsible.' It's not as if Prakash has remained unaffected despite his outspoken political stance. In the same interaction, he shared that he is getting less work in the Hindi film industry due to his vocal beliefs. He said, 'They are just worried that if they work with us in a film, they won't get what they expect. So, this is part and parcel of it. This environment is like that. It makes me stronger to say that this is not right, so we will have to fight, we will have to raise our voice.' When asked whether actors lose opportunities for speaking up, he responded, 'It's not that you won't get work, you do and you will, but not as much.' On the professional front, Prakash was last seen in Suriya's recent release Retro. He also has films like Vijay's Jana Nayagan and Pawan Kalyan 's They Call Him OG in the pipeline.
WIRED
20-04-2025
- WIRED
The Best Blow-Dry Brushes
The GHD Duet Blowdry (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is unlike any other blow-dry brush I've tried. While it's still doing what a blow-dry brush does best—blowing air around a brush to dry and style your hair—the air is released through 16 different chambers within the device to act more like a diffuser, resulting in less frizz and flyaways. Also, unlike other blow-dry brushes, the surface is heated, with both the surface and air reaching 248 degrees Fahrenheit. GHD says the two heat sensors on the Duet check its temperature 400 times per second to ensure consistency. While consistent, you can't adjust this temperature. It's a little hot compared to other blow-dry brushes, but cooler than other hot surface tools. Another difference in design is the bristles of the brush, which are firm and hard, rather than the wire style you'd find on both other devices and regular hair brushes. There are two rows of these bristles, and the shorter set is heated along with the surface of the brush, while the longer ones are unheated. I never had an issue with a hot surface touching my scalp or skin while using the Duet Blowdry, since the taller unheated bristles keep the heated surface away. All that in mind, it's an impressive blowout that the Duet Blowdry delivers. It's certainly the smoothest results I've gotten, with the least amount of frizz and flyaways while still delivering on volume and style. GHD says you can use this device when your hair is up to 80 percent dry, though you can use it sooner as more of a blow dryer until you can style your drier hair with the brush. I did get the best results waiting until my hair was on the drier side to start using it. The downside, of course, is the cost: It's got the best tech in it, but I did get similar (though a little frizzier!) results from the cheaper Drybar and T3 brushes. Best for All hair types Settings One heat setting, 248 degrees Fahrenheit What's included 2.5" oval blow-dryer brush, heat resistant storage bag, cleaning brush Warranty Two-year warranty Shark FlexFusion Air and Ceramic System I've tried multiple blow-dry brushes in the past on my thick, frizzy 3a curls, but I was never a believer until I happened upon this wet-or-dry fusion brush. Though more known for its air straightener attachment, this Dyson Airwrap dupe and close relative of the Shark FlexStyle (9/10, WIRED Recommends) also comes with a round brush head that fits onto the tubular hairdryer base. Designed to prevent snagging, it's got grooves on one side and ball-tipped bristles on the other; the bristle side shoots out heat that's internally regulated to not exceed 230 degrees Fahrenheit. It's much longer than a typical blow-dry brush with the hair dryer fully extended, but at less than 2 pounds it's not heavy or unwieldy, and I appreciate the generous 96 inches of cord. None of the Shark's attachments get my curly hair sleek-straight, and this includes the blow-dry brush, but it does get it most of the way there in less time than with a regular blow dryer. If you have slightly curly or just wavy hair, a quick once-over with the excellent new FrizzFighter finishing tool attachment ($33) will likely be all you need. I prefer my hair stick-straight, so I still use a flat iron afterwards, but for a much a shorter time and on a lower heat setting than my hair usually needs. Plus, my hair has never felt softer. —Kat Merck Best for All hair types, especially thick hair Settings Three heat settings, three speed settings, and a toggle for wet or dry hair. Reaches 230 degrees Fahrenheit What's included Blow dryer and four attachments: fusion brush, concentrator, air straightener, 1.25' left/right curling barrels Warranty Two-year warranty
See - Sada Elbalad
28-03-2025
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
Instagram Introduces 2x Speed Playback for Reels
Israa Farhan Instagram has launched a new feature allowing users to speed up Reels playback, mirroring a popular function on TikTok. The update enables viewers to fast-forward videos at 2x speed by long-pressing the right or left side of the screen. The feature is designed to help users consume content more efficiently, particularly as video lengths on Instagram continue to increase. Initially, Reels were limited to 15 seconds, but the platform now supports videos up to three minutes long. By introducing speed controls, Instagram aims to keep engagement high, ensuring users can quickly navigate through longer content. Instagram's latest update further highlights its strategy of integrating TikTok-inspired functionalities. The platform has previously introduced features such as Remix, a direct competitor to TikTok's Duet tool. The addition of speed controls aligns with broader trends in short-form video consumption, where rapid engagement and quick content turnover drive user retention. With social media platforms competing to refine their video offerings, Instagram's move reinforces its commitment to enhancing the Reels experience while staying competitive in the fast-evolving digital landscape. read more UAE's Lunar Mission Delayed to Tomorrow Twitter Lifts Trump's Account Ban Scientists Find Evidence Of 10،000 Black Holes Surrounding The Center Of The Milky Way Galaxy Greenhouse In Antarctica Able To Grow Vegetables Without Soil Or Sunlight Moving Over China: U.S. Is Again Home to World's Speediest Supercomputer Technology The 10 most expensive cars in the world Technology Top 10 fastest cars in the world Technology Lasers Could Make Computers 1 Million Times Faster Technology Smart technology taking control of our lives News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO) News Ireland Replaces Former Israeli Embassy with Palestinian Museum News Israeli PM Diagnosed with Stage 3 Prostate Cancer Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Lifestyle Maguy Farah Reveals 2025 Expectations for Pisces News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies
