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Indian Express
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘Gucci goes desi': Alia Bhatt stuns in brand's first-ever saree, drenched in Swarovski at Cannes closing
Alia Bhatt gave us a couture moment at Cannes, wearing Gucci's first-ever saree as their global brand ambassador. After headlining two Met Galas, her Cannes debut was long overdue, and she made the most of her two days in the French Riviera. From the Schiaparelli floral-detailed mermaid-cut gown to the Armani Privé Fall 2025 look, Alia's looks made global headlines. On May 24, as the 78th Cannes Film Festival came to a close, the Heart of Stone actor arrived draped in silver mesh fabric, adorned with Swarovski crystals and featuring Gucci's signature GG logo. Also read: Alia Bhatt is a bejewelled beauty in blue for her second Cannes look, attends award night For the closing ceremony, Alia was joined by celebrities like, Halle Berry, Payal Kapadia, Jeremy Strong,Dieudo Hamadi and more. The Rocky and Rani star chose a lehenga-style drape from the Italian luxury house that took a bold step in blending Indian tradition with their signature style for the final look. Unlike a traditional saree, the outfit didn't have any pleats and was drenched in small Swarovski crystals stitched to the side and centre. She paired the look with a matching deep-neck blouse and a figure-hugging skirt in a nude hue. The matching dupatta, draped over her shoulder, was spread to the side, adding drama. Unlike her previous two looks, this time her makeup was bolder, with winged eyeliner, dewy cheeks, and a nude lip. She sealed the look with a Chopard diamond necklace and let her hair flow freely. not alia bhatt wearing the first ever gucci saree at the cannes film festival 😭 — 🧚♀️ (@softiealiaa) May 24, 2025 alia bhatt wears first ever custom gucci saree at the 78th cannes film festival ✨️#AliaBhatt # — anika (@HereforAliaBe) May 24, 2025 Also read: Alia Bhatt's debut Cannes look goes viral ahead of her red carpet appearance, see photo Earlier in the day, Alia dropped some major vintage glamour in a mustard yellow Gucci outfit, slaying French fashion with an old Hollywood vibe. Posing by the sea, wearing a pencil skirt, paired with a cropped bustier, she dropped a string of photos on her Instagram handle, captioning the mood with emojis. To complete the look, she added a matching cropped jacket, floral printed silk scarf and a pair of sunglasses. For the day, she opted for yet another minimal makeup look styled by Rhea Kapoor. alia bhatt channelizing vintage gucci for the 78th cannes film festival — hourly Alia (@AliaHourly) May 24, 2025 In between her two big Cannes Red Carpet appearances, Alia also attended a L'Oréal event as their ambassador, honouring the women's voice initiative. She wore a strapless black strapless gown by Armani Privé, with a bejewelled neckline and matching headpiece. Her hair pulled back, with no accessories and just a diamond ring, it was elegant and clean. After keeping her Cannes arrival a secret until the last moment, Alia Bhatt stunned in a mermaid-style gown from Schiaparelli's Spring 2025 Couture collection on May 23. The off-shoulder dress featured a sweetheart neckline, intricate floral detailing, and a corset-style bodice. She kept her makeup soft and her hair pulled back in a neat bun, accessorising only with pearl earrings and a diamond ring.
Indian Express
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Alia Bhatt is a bejewelled beauty in Blue Armani Privé for her second Cannes look, attends lights on women's worth
Alia Bhatt debuted her second look at the Cannes 2025 red carpet in a stunning blue bejewelled Armani Privé gown. The Bollywood diva posed for the L'Oréal Paris initiative that honours women's voices under their Lights on Women's Worth event. Earlier in the day, the actor walked in an ivory-nude Schiaparelli dress, hailed as one of her best red carpet looks to date. For the evening, the Heart of Stone star chose the most fitting outfit, staying true to the 78th film festival's rule of channelling elegance at evening events. Also read: Alia Bhatt's debut Cannes look goes viral ahead of her red carpet appearance, see photo Alia Bhatt joined the global brand ambassador list of L'Oréal Paris in 2024. For years, Aishwarya Rai had been solely representing the brand from India, but Alia's debut has just added a fresh burst of energy. Styled by Rhea Kapoor, the actor kept her look polished yet sleek, wearing a figure-hugging, tube-style gown laced with bright, small, intricately placed stones that shimmered from afar as she graced the carpet. The upper part of the gown stood out with blue gemstones and clean lines, that felt right out of a celestial theme and matched the headpiece she was spotted in, paired with matching earrings and a diamond ring on her hand, all while keeping her overall look clean. A post shared by DietSabya® (@dietsabya) The actor sealed her appearance with a no-makeup look, no bold lipstick or strong colour tones in sight. The gown felt like a natural extension of Armani's celebrated couture legacy from its 2025 Fall collection, just days after his exhibition opened in Milan, celebrating 20 years of craftsmanship. Alia's look recreated the same timeless artistry seen in pieces worn by the likes of Cate Blanchett and Irina Shayk. A post shared by ✮ (@archivesalia) Alia's look was dedicated to the L'Oréal Paris initiative that started back in 2021 to honour promising female short filmmakers as part of their annual award event that takes place in the French Riviera every year. According to the website, 'The award attempts to create a path for women in film to advance their careers while also addressing the industry's under-representation of women.'
News18
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Alia Bhatt's British Citizenship Under Fire After Soni Razdan's India-Pakistan ‘Hostilities' Post
Last Updated: Alia Bhatt holds British citizenship. While she was born and raised in India, her mother, Soni Razdan, is of British descent and was born in the UK. Bollywood star Alia Bhatt's British citizenship has once again been questioned by netizens after her mother Soni Razdan amplified a petition, asking India and Pakistan to 'stop the hostilities'. Sharing the petition on her official Instagram account, Soni wrote, 'Above all – PEACE Sign the petition. Link in bio." While she later deleted her post after facing a massive backlash, netizens are still upset with her, with many questioning her and Alia's loyalty towards the nation. One user wrote on Soni's latest Instagram post, 'While peace is the ideal goal, it's important to acknowledge who is truly escalating the conflict. Our soldiers are conducting targeted operations with utmost care, while the other side is openly attacking residential areas and killing civilians. Urging peace without context, especially when our people are dying and defending our borders, feels disconnected from ground reality. Also, this message coming from someone whose daughter enjoys all the privileges of India while holding foreign citizenship raises concerns about sincerity and accountability." Responding to the user, Soni wrote, 'My appeal for peace was not towards India but towards Pakistan. They are the aggressors after all. We are simply retaliating and rightly so. I think people have jumped to conclusions. Also it was more a generalised statement. Hope that clarifies. I'm as devastated as everyone else naturally. War is a terrible thing. No one who has been through a war would wish it on anyone." Another one said, 'Can't believe you were a part of movie like Raazi. Please re-watch your own film. And then advocate for peace." To which, the veteran actress replied, 'Peace has to be between 2 nations unless you think this is a war Pak is fighting with itself?" Is Alia Bhatt a British Citizen? Alia Bhatt holds British citizenship. While she was born and raised in India, her mother, Soni Razdan, is of British descent and was born in the UK. Alia has a British passport, which she obtained through her mother's citizenship. While promoting her Hollywood debut Heart of Stone, Alia Bhatt confirmed that she holds British citizenship. She stated that her mother was born in Birmingham and while she was born and raised in India, she still holds a British passport. This confirmation came during a video interview with her co-star Gal Gadot for Wired, where the Wonder Woman star asked about Alia's citizenship status. In 2019, Soni Razdan had also revealed that she owns a British citizenship, but claimed that she had been a responsible citizen of India as well. Reacting to the harsh comments, the actress had tweeted, 'Urging people to vote against hate has nothing to do with citizenship and everything to do with being a human being. We are all human beings first and citizens of the world we live in. Secularism and democratic principles are values and it's those that I stand for. #VoteOutHate." In another post, she had said, 'My father is Indian. Lived in India since I was 3 months old. Pay taxes. Hold an Overseas Citizen of India card. If my hard earned income is good enough to be used to better this nation then I have a right to voice my opinions too. #VoteOutHate." First Published:
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jelly Roll Delivers His ‘Heart of Stone' & an ‘Amen' With Shaboozey at the 2025 ACM Awards
Jelly Roll was living the dream on Thursday (May 8) when he performed 'Heart of Stone,' the third single from his sophomore album, Beautifully Broken, at the 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards held at at Ford Center at the Star in Frisco, Texas. 'I'm wide awake and I'm dreamin'/ Wonderin' where and when I fell apart/ Oh, I fell apart/ I had enough of my demons/ Angels only meet you where you are,' he sang emotionally, his voice powerful, during the chorus from the track about some very dark days in his life. As he belted out the chorus, Bunnie XO, who is married to the country star, sang along in the audience. 'And I'm in the dark/ Least for now, Lord, I ain't losin' hope/ That somehow you can make a heart of gold/ From this heart of stone.' More from Billboard Here Are the 2025 ACM Awards Winners: Full List (Updating) Kendrick Lamar Leads 2025 BET Awards Nominees With 10 Nods Prince Royce to Sing at TelevisaUnivision's Upfront in New York As the tune ended, Jelly pointed to the heavens and mouthed, 'Thank you.' The cameras then shifted to Shaboozey, who stood alone as he began his new single, the two men's collaboration 'Amen,' off the 'A Bar Song (Tipsy)' singer's Where I've Been, Isn't Where I'm Going. After the chorus, Jelly joined in as he walked through the crowd, giving Wynonna Judd a hug before he made his way onto the stage next to 'Boozey to finish the upbeat tune as Keith Urban and Nicole kidman sang along from the audience. At the end of the Jelly and Shaboozey's duet, the 'Need a Favor' singer turned to his song partner, who turns 30 on Friday (May 9), and said, 'Happy birthday, 'Boozey!' before giving him a big hug. Jelly Roll — who is nominated for entertainer of the year, male artist of the year and album of the year for his Billboard 200 chart-topper Beautifully Broken — spoke about 'Heart of Stone' while appearing on The Jennifer Hudson Show in April. 'I love the lyrics of this song,' he explained to the host, specifically pointing out the lyrics to the second verse. 'When I hear 'Lord, can you hear me? I'm shackled in these chains/ I'm haunted by the lies of every time I said I'd change.' Wow, that just reminds me of all the times that I went and looked in the mirror and said, 'I'm gonna be different today' and I wasn't different that day. … It still gives me goosebumps and it makes me want to stand up and do something about it. It makes me want to quit being a man that puts it off and start being a man that does it right now.' Country icon and 16-time ACM Awards winner Reba McEntire is the host of the show; it is her 18th time helming the ceremony. The show streamed live on Amazon's Prime Video. The ACM Awards are produced by Dick Clark Productions, which is owned by Penske Media Eldridge, a joint venture between Eldridge Industries and Billboard parent company Penske Media. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
All the 2025 ACM Awards Performances Ranked
The Academy of Country Music Awards celebrated a major milestone with this year's ceremony, commemorating 60 years of feting many of the top performers and artists in country music. Held Thursday night (May 8) and livestreamed on Amazon Prime Video, the ACM Awards featured performances that highlighted six decades of enduring hits, as well as many of today's biggest songs. More from Billboard Jelly Roll Delivers His 'Heart of Stone' & an 'Amen' With Shaboozey at the 2025 ACM Awards Alan Jackson Receives Eponymous ACM Lifetime Achievement Award & Performs 'Remember When' LeAnn Rimes Returns to ACM Awards, Dan + Shay Soundtrack Jelly Roll & Bunnie Xo Kiss in Opening Medley When it came to awards, women dominated, with Lainey Wilson taking home honors for entertainer of the year, artist-songwriter of the year, album of the year (for Whirlwind) and female artist of the year. Meanwhile, Ella Langley, who led the nominees this year with eight nominations, picked up five honors including new female artist of the year, while her Riley Green collab 'You Look Like You Love Me' earned single of the year, visual media of the year and music event of the year. Other winners included Chris Stapleton (male artist of the year), Brooks & Dunn (duo of the year), Old Dominion (group of the year), Zach Top (new male artist of the year) and The Red Clay Strays (new duo or group of the year). Women not only dominated the winner's circle, but helmed the show, as Reba McEntire returned to host the show for the 18th time. Overall, the show was a mighty representation of the enduring impact of the genre's past, present and future. While each artist turned in a top-notch performance, some performances stood out more than others. Here, Billboard counts down the top performances at the 60th annual ACM Awards. The ACM Awards are produced by Dick Clark Productions, which is owned by Penske Media Eldridge, a joint venture between Eldridge Industries and Billboard parent company Penske Media. Two of pop and country's most established vocal groups, Backstreet Boys and Rascal Flatts, shared the stage to wrap the 60th annual ACMs by joining forces. Trading off verses among so many vocalists proved slightly rocky at times on 'What Hurts The Most,' and Rascal Flatts' voices sounded muddled on their rendition of 'I Dare You.' But by the time Backstreet Boys' performed 'Larger Than Life,' their voices sounded clear and energized as they got the crowd singing along. From there, they rejoined Flatts for 'Life Is a Highway,' with everyone's voices melding on the crowd-pleasing chorus. Blake Shelton had the perfect song to perform during an awards show held in the Lone Star State. Shelton, whose album For Recreational Use Only drops May 9, took the main stage to perform his song 'Texas.' The song is at No. 2 on Billboard's Country Airplay chart and the performance sounded every bit the radio hit, though the audio technical problems that impacted multiple singers throughout the evening made Shelton's voice seem to overpower the music at moments. Jelly Roll's preacher-meets-rock n' roller performance was filled with fervor as he performed 'Heart of Stone' from his Billboard 200-topping album Beautifully Broken. From there, the camera panned to 'A Bar Song (Tipsy)' hitmaker Shaboozey, who began singing 'Amen' on the satellite stage in the midst of the crowd. Dressed in all white and joined by dancers, he turned in a tightly choreographed performance, before he was joined by Jelly Roll as they teamed up on the jaunty, prayer-pleading 'Amen.' Kelsea Ballerini brought a notion from her headlining tour to the ACMs stage, performing surrounded by a towering pile of luggage as she sang 'Baggage' from her album Patterns. Wearing a sparkly silver jumpsuit, she commanded the stage with a performance that felt free-spirited and allowed Ballerini to put her effervescent performance style on full display. Cody Johnson, who picked up a win for song of the year for the Josh Phillips-written 'Dirt Cheap' at this year's ACMs, knows a thing or two about selecting solid songs. For his ACM Awards performance, he turned in another stellar song, performing 'The Fall' from the deluxe version of his album Leather. Feeling a bit reminiscent of Garth Brooks' 'The Dance,' 'The Fall' finds Johnson singing about being grateful for both the highs and lows that come his way, knowing that they are intertwined. As always, he knows how to bring out every last bit of emotion in a performance. Church performed a song from his newly released album Evangeline Vs. The Machine, the life-pondering 'Hands of Time.' Similar to the ceremony's ethos, Church also paid homage to enduring songs such as 'Back in Black' and 'Luckenbach, Texas (Back to the Basics of Love).' Backed by powerful backup singers, Church approached the song with his signature swagger. Ella Langley was the most-nominated artist heading into this year's ACM Awards, with eight nominations. She delivered two performances during this year's show, including commanding a satellite stage to perform her current single, championing free-spirited tendencies on 'Weren't For The Wind.' Clad in black leather, wielding a tambourine and fusing her performance with megawatt confidence, she brought a rock star energy and Southern twang to her performance, one that proved why she ended up being one of the evening's top winners, taking home accolades including single of the year, new female artist of the year and visual media of the year. Lainey Wilson emerged as one of the top winners Thursday night, taking home the coveted entertainer of the year as well as album of the year and female artist of the year honors. Her solo performance during the evening was just as winning. Clad in a black leather and fringe outfit, Wilson poured on her signature charisma, playing to the camera and the audience in a performance of 'Whirlwind,' the title track to her current album. Backed by lights and a smoky 'whirlwind,' her performance blended her unmistakable vocal twang and indefatigable energy, upping the ante on the love-filled song. Zach Top has had a stellar year, with his fanbase and sold-out shows surging as he lobs hits including 'Sounds Like the Radio' and 'I Never Lie' up the charts. Instead of performing his current hit 'I Never Lie,' he used his spot on the ACMs stage to perform another song from his ACM album of the year-nominated debut album, Cold Beer and Country Music. He offered up the fan favorite 'Use Me,' a stone-cold country ballad he expertly rendered, accompanying himself on acoustic guitar. This year, Lambert celebrates 20 years since the release of her debut album Kerosene. For her ACMs performance, she highlighted her past and present. Clad in jeans and a bright pink fringe jacket, she sang 'Run' from her recent album Postcards From Texas, turning in a performance both vulnerable and confident. To honor Kerosene, Lambert welcomed Ella Langley to join her in performing 'Kerosene.' Langley, paying homage to Lambert's video for 'Kerosene,' wore a white tank top emblazoned with 'Mama Tried,' a nod to the Merle Haggard classic. Together, they turned in a truly rollicking, fiery performance that celebrated confident, visionary women in an evening where women performers ended up taking the lion's share of the awards. As the 60th annual ACM Awards continued toggling between new songs and classic hits, Brooks & Dunn turned in an audience-revving version of their 2003 hit 'Red Dirt Road' alongside Cody Johnson. Following Johnson's performance of 'The Fall,' he immediately joined B&D for the performance. The trio got the crowd on its feet thanks to the song's still fresh-sounding storyline and the performers' Texas-sized jolt of energy. The 60th annual ACMs launched in an appropriately commemorative mood, as an array of artists took the stage for a 12-minute performance highlighting country hits from six decades. The evening's host Reba McEntire began by performing Merle Haggard's 1969 hit 'Okie From Muskogee.' From there, Clint Black performed 'Rhinestone Cowboy,' which Glen Campbell turned into a smash hit in 1975, while Wynonna Judd paid tribute to the lasting legacy she built alongside Naomi Judd, turning in a powerful rendering of The Judds' 1984 hit 'Why Not Me.' From a satellite stage, LeAnn Rimes performed a tender version of her 1996 version of 'Blue,' backed by lush strings. Sugarland had been slated to perform during this segment, but, as Sugarland's Kristian Bush revealed later in the show, Jennifer Nettles had fallen sick the day of the awards show. The decades-honoring segment got a double-shot of 2010s hits, with Little Big Town performing their 2014 hit 'Girl Crush,' while Dan+Shay performed their 2018 hit 'Tequila.' Megan Moroney, Chris Stapleton and Brothers Osborne feted Keith Urban as the winner of coveted Triple Crown award, which an artist becomes eligible for when they have won the ACM's entertainer of the year, male or female artist of the year and new artist of the year. First up, Moroney performed an intimate rendering of Urban's 'Stupid Boy,' then Stapleton wowed the audience with his soulful, bluesy take of 'Blue Ain't Your Color,' followed by Brothers Osborne giving a high-octane performance of 'Where The Blacktop Ends.' T.J. Osborne's burly voice was a perfect match for the song, whereas later in the performance, Urban took up his guitar and joined them onstage as John Osborne and Urban engaged in a blistering guitar duel, making for one of the evening's top moments. Three generations of women country hitmakers took the stage to tip their hats to trailblazers and ceiling breakers on a night when women, including Lainey Wilson and Ella Langley, took home several top honors. Reba McEntire, Miranda Lambert and Wilson joined forces to premiere their collaboration that recognizes fierce women who are unafraid to pursue dreams and knock down obstacles to ensure the generations of women following them are rightfully honored and accepted. McEntire's verses honored forebears including Loretta Lynn and Patsy Cline as she sang, 'They gave me a seat at the table and I'm saving one for you.' A heartfelt collaboration from three women artists who are always at the top of their games. Country Music Hall of Fame member Alan Jackson was honored as the namesake and inaugural winner of the Alan Jackson lifetime achievement award. He stood center stage to perform a rendition of his 2003 hit 'Remember When.' As he sang, the music video for 'Remember When' played on the screen behind him, including photos and footage of Jackson with his family. Snapshots of his wedding day and photos of him with his wife and children were displayed on the screens behind him. His voice is still in fine form and he delivered a touching rendition of the song, one that had many in the audience swaying along to the endearing, romantic tune. Chris Stapleton and his wife/fellow artist Morgane Stapleton shared the ACMs stage for a performance of the heartfelt, soulful 'It Takes a Woman.' The song's sultry, slow groove and the pairing of Stapleton's gritty, bluesy vocal with Morgane's ethereal, soothing voice momentarily made the massive ACMs stage seem cozy and intimate. No pyro or flashy lighting needed — just two enthralling vocalists and a straightforward, powerful love song made for the night's strongest performance. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
