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Business Standard
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Business Standard
Wall Street gets a desi makeover with grand Indian wedding baraat of 400
In an unexpected burst of colour and music, New York's iconic Wall Street — usually associated with stock tickers and serious suits — was recently taken over by a jubilant Indian wedding procession. With nearly 400 guests dressed in traditional attire, the baraat (groom's wedding procession) turned the financial district into a lively celebration that has since gone viral on social media. A 'once-in-a-lifetime' scene 'We shut down Wall Street for a 400-person baraat — who would've ever thought?!' wrote DJ AJ, who helmed the musical beats at the event. 'Definitely a once-in-a-lifetime kind of magic.' His video captured the smiling crowd dancing their hearts out beneath the towering skyscrapers and the shadow of the New York Stock Exchange, lending a surreal touch to the celebration. At the heart of the baraat, the bride and groom danced alongside friends and family as dhol beats echoed through the historic district. Another Instagram user, sharing the scene from a different angle, remarked: 'One can only imagine the \$\$\$ they paid to close off a block of Wall Street, but this was damn fun to watch.' Internet applauds (and some criticism) Social media reactions ranged from delight to criticism. Many users were awestruck by the grand scale of the celebration and the sheer novelty of it. 'So wild! 450+ guests… never-ending baraat… And you! Such a great time planning this,' one user posted. 'Never thought I would be hearing Empire State of Mind's dhol version, that's wild,' added another. Some comments focused on the sheer extravagance, with one saying, 'When dude is done shattering glass ceilings at every party he plays, he now turns the Wall Street into a dance floor!' Others, however, raised concerns about the display's impact on public space. 'Why oh why do we come away from India to indulge in this ostentatious display of wealth!!! Do this without inconveniencing the public,' one user wrote. Another added, 'It's sad to see people don't even have space for their party. The road is the only space for them.' One user summed it up: 'Wow'.
NDTV
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
"400 Person Indian Baraat" Shuts Down Wall Street, Video Goes Viral
A grand Indian wedding procession brought a slice of desi celebration to New York's iconic Wall Street, and the internet can't get enough of it. A video of a baraat (groom's wedding procession) with nearly 400 people dancing on the streets of Lower Manhattan has gone viral on social media. Dressed in vibrant traditional Indian attire, the group was seen dancing joyously to DJ beats, temporarily transforming the heart of New York's financial district into a full-blown Indian wedding scene. "We shut down Wall Street for a 400-person baraat - who would've ever thought?!" wrote DJ AJ, who performed at the event. "A once-in-a-lifetime kind of magic," he added. The video shows the wedding party dancing with infectious energy, with the bride and groom, dressed in a red lehenga and a beige sherwani, at the centre of it all. The backdrop of skyscrapers and the New York Stock Exchange adds a surreal touch to the already extravagant scene. View this post on Instagram A post shared by DJ AJ (@djajmumbai) Reacting to the now-viral clip, one Instagram user wrote, "When dude is done shattering glass ceilings at every party he plays, he now turns the Wall Street into a dance floor!" Another user wrote, "So wild! 450+ guests... never-ending baraat.... And you! Such a great time planning this." "Never thought I would be hearing Empire State of Mind's dhol version, that's wild," the third user commented. "Wow," the fourth user wrote. "Insane," wrote the fifth user.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Fan Favorites Blake Shelton and Kelly Clarkson Return to 'The Voice'
The Voice Season 27 finale is a little more than a week away and the list of big-name entertainers who will be making guest appearance was revealed today and includes several of our fan favorite previous coaches, including Alicia Keys, Blake Shelton, Chance the Rapper and Kelly Clarkson. But they won't be alone. Also appearing will be Amanda Reid, Foreigner, James Bay with Mega Mentor Sheryl Crow, Joe Jonas and The Voice Season 22 winner Bryce Leatherwood. 🎤 SIGN UP for our The Voice newsletter to get access to exclusive news, interviews, insider info, sneak peeks & more🎤 Here is a list of the performances: Alicia Keys ft. Amanda Reid from Broadway's Hell's Kitchen will perform the TV debut of 'The River/ 'Empire State of Mind.' Blake Shelton will sing 'Texas,' from new album For Recreational Use Only, which marks his 30th career No. 1 country radio single. Chance the Rapperperforms the latest song from his Star Line project, 'Space and Time.' Foreigner will entertain with a medley of its greatest hits 'Feels Like the First Time,' 'Juke Box Hero' and 'I Want to Know What Love Is.' James Bay ft. Sheryl Crow will debut the TV performance of 'You and Me Time.' their first collaboration. Related: Joe Jonas will take the stage with his new single 'Heart by Heart' from his forthcoming solo album Music for People Who Believe In Love, arriving May 23. Kelly Clarkson will perform her newest single 'Where Have You Been.' Season 22 WinnerBryce Leatherwood will sing 'God Made' from his self-titled, debut album set for release on May 16. In addition, coaches Kelsea Ballerini, Michael Bublé, John Legend and Adam Levine will perform special duets with their final artists. All five finalists will also perform and then one will be named the winner of The Voice Season 27. The Voice Season 27 finale will air on NBC on Tuesday, May 20 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Next,
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Knicks fans go wild outside Garden after thrilling Game 4 win over Celtics
It was a Garden party outside the World's Most Famous Arena as the Knicks took a 3-1 series lead over the Celtics with their 121-113 win in Game 4 on Monday night. The crowd at the viewing party just outside Madison Square Garden erupted as the final buzzer sounded, jumping up and down, with a DJ blaring the Knicks' anthem 'Go New York, Go New York, Go!' Advertisement Fans could be heard singing along to the iconic tune while one supporter waved a giant Knicks flag. Fan reaction to the Knicks win outside of Madison Square Garden. William C Lopez/New York Post Fan reaction to the Knicks win outside of Madison Square Garden. William C Lopez/New York Post Fan reaction to the Knicks win outside of Madison Square Garden. William C Lopez/New York Post Fan reaction to the Knicks win outside of Madison Square Garden. William C Lopez/New York Post A group of fans could also be heard chanting 'Knicks in five!' In another video that went viral, Knicks fans flooded the area outside of MSG, seemingly shutting down Seventh Avenue — though it appeared traffic was still moving on the street. New York Knicks fans shout 'Knicks in five' after a win in Game 4 of Round 2 of the NBA playoffs against the Boston Celtics at a watch party hosted by the Knicks outside of Madison Square Garden on May 12, 2025. Getty Images A trumpeteer plays 'Empire State of Mind' as New York Knicks fans celebrate a win against the Boston Celtics in Game 4. Getty Images 'Let's Go Knicks!' chants could be heard as the camera panned around the area, with fans visible as far as the eye could see. Another video showed a man wearing a Knicks jersey playing a trumpet in the middle of a sea of blue and orange fans. Inside the building, the Knicks shared a video of celebrity superfan Ben Stiller jumping up and down and screaming in the back area of Madison Square Garden. New York Knicks fans celebrate a win against the Boston Celtics in Game 4 of round 2 of the NBA playoffs at a watch party hosted by the Knicks outside of Madison Square Garden on May 12, 2025. Getty Images New York Knicks fans celebrate a win against the Boston Celtics in Game 4 of Round 2 of the NBA playoffs at a watch party hosted by the Knicks outside of Madison Square Garden on May 12, 2025. Getty Images The scenes inside and around MSG are ones that have played out before during the Knicks' playoff run last year and this series against the Celtics. Advertisement 'It was crazy,' Mitchell Robinson said about the home crowd. 'I think it was way crazier than the other playoffs that we'd been in before, but this one definitely No. 1.' New York Knicks fans celebrate gaining the lead in the second half of Game 4 of Round 2 of the NBA playoffs against the Boston Celtics at a watch party hosted by the Knicks outside of Madison Square Garden on May 12, 2025. Getty Images New York Knicks fans celebrate a win in Game 4 of Round 2 of the NBA playoffs against the Boston Celtics at a watch party hosted by the Knicks outside of Madison Square Garden on May 12, 2025. Getty Images The Knicks are on the verge of doing something that hasn't occurred for the franchise in 25 years. The victory on Monday night put them one win away from their first trip to the conference finals since 2000.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Blake Shelton and Kelly Clarkson Set to Return for ‘The Voice' Season 27 Finale: Date, Time and More
Another star-studded finale of The Voice is right around the corner! As season 27 comes to a close, fans are eagerly awaiting the chance to vote for their favorite artists and crown another winner of the competition. Of course, the end of the season also always comes with an exciting night of celebrity guests and special performances. NBC has announced what viewers can expect from the final episode. The Voice season 27 finale will air on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. ET. The first hour of the show will be a recap of the artists' performances from the previous night. Then, the celebration officially kicks off at 9 p.m. ET. After the evening's special performances are complete, host Carson Daly will reveal the results of viewers' overnight votes and crown a winner. Multiple former coaches of The Voice are slated to return for the season 27 finale, including Blake Shelton, Kelly Clarkson, Chance the Rapper and Alicia Keys. Alicia and Amanda Reid are set to take to the stage with their TV debut performance of 'The River/'Empire State of Mind' from Broadway's Hell's Kitchen. Meanwhile, Blake will sing 'Texas,' from his new album For Recreational Use Only. Chance will perform the track 'Space and Time' from his mixtape Star Line. Finally, Kelly is set to sing her new single 'Where Have You Been?' The Voice season 22 winner Bryce Leatherwood is also slated to return to the stage for the finale with a performance of his song 'God Made,' which comes from his self-titled debut album, set for release on May 16, 2025. Additional performers include Foreigner, who will sing a medley of their hits 'Feels Like the First Time,' 'Juke Box Hero' and 'I Want to Know What Love Is,' James Bay and Sheryl Crow, who will sing their song 'You and Me Time,' and Joe Jonas, who will perform his new single 'Heart by Heart.' Coaches Kelsea Ballerini, Michael Bublé, Adam Levine and John Legend will also sing duets with their finalists. Ahead of the finale, fans can watch the finalists perform for the last time on May 19, 2025, from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. ET. During the playoffs, the coaches were each allowed to choose two artists to move on to the live shows. Kelsea chose Iris Herrera and Alanna Lynise, Adam chose Lucia Flores-Wiseman and Kolby Cordell, Michael chose Jadyn Cree and Adam David and John chose Renzo and Bryson Battle. However, Carson told the coaches at the end of the playoffs that a surprise twist called the 'super save' would allow each of them to bring back one eliminated teammate to compete in the live shows. Fans will find out which four artists were saved during the first live show on May 12, 2025. Fans can watch The Voice season 27 finale live on NBC. The episode will also be available to stream the following day on Peaco
