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Time of India
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Not against Vedan, but discuss academic subjects as required: SUCC
T'puram: Save University Campaign Committee (SUCC) has denied the allegation that it opposed the inclusion of the work of rapper Hirandas Murali, popularly known as Vedan, in the Calicut University Malayalam literature syllabus. Committee chairperson R S Sasikumar said that the lack of academic common sense in asking BA Malayalam students to compare the music of Michael Jackson and Vedan should not be viewed as a plot against the rapper. "Vedan is an emerging artist in Kerala. Let the young man grow. Do not cast a shadow over his future by dragging him into controversies. Discuss academic subjects as academic subjects," the committee said. "Vedan's rap and Michael Jackson's pop are unique musical blends. Music is prioritised over poetry. Those creating the Malayalam BA syllabus should not ignore this. The most important issue is whether the rap song given as a study subject for students is appropriate for Malayalam degree students. The rap 'Bhoomi Njan Vazhunnaidam' cannot be claimed to have literary merit. There is an allegation that party politics is the reason for its inclusion," SUCC said in a statement here. SUCC also said that it is unclear whether literature and rap music should be compared. "Kuchelavritham was written by Muringoor Shankaran Potty. It depicts the devotional singing of the poor Brahmin Kuchelan during his great meeting with his friend Lord Krishna. Many great artists have performed this before, with slight variations, devoutly. Young singer Gauri Lakshmi beautifully sang this Kathakali Padam and released an album. However, its visual presentation has been criticised for not aligning with devotion and not being suitable for Kuchelavritham," the statement said. "But that's not the issue. Comparing these two renditions requires significant musical understanding. How can students who take Malayalam as an optional subject without a music requirement make this comparison? This could definitely be included in the syllabus for music degree students studying classical music," the committee said.
Daily Mail
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Paris Jackson shares sexy snaps with fiance Justin Long in California
Paris Jackson posed topless in a sexy Instagram post alongside her fiancé Justin Long in California on Friday. The 27-year-old looked relaxed as she enjoyed the sunshine and a dip in the water with producer Justin, 46. The model could be seen throwing herself into the water via a rope swing before posing topless as she stared wistfully onto the lake, wearing nothing but black bikini bottoms. In another snap, she smiled for a selfie with her partner, who she got engaged to in December after two years of dating. She captioned one of the stories 'home sweet California', in reference to growing up in the state on her late father Michael Jackson's Neverland ranch. While Paris went topless in the snaps, she still accessorised with several necklaces that accentuated her tattooed body. The topless pictures come after Paris recently hit back at fans who criticised her last month for performing on the anniversary of Michael's death. The star of the iconic music artist - who died on June 25, 2009 at age 50 - fired back at fans via a now-expired Instagram Story. According to an account from People, Paris said to her five million followers, 'So people are mad again. 'I guess one of the dates I'm supposed to be going out on tour (with Incubus and Manchester Orchestra) happens to be June 25, which is a very negative anniversary for me in my life and my family.' She continued in the video post, 'So, what I guess I have to explain to these people is that when you're not headlining these shows, you don't pick what date you perform.' The blonde music artist also underscored that she is not getting lavish accommodations as an opening act. 'It's just me and my acoustic guitar and my sound guy, who happens to be my fiancé,' she said in reference to her husband-to-be. 'So we're gonna be in a soccer mom van.' Paris noted that she volunteered to be part of the tour and wouldn't step down over the date. She wrote: 'So, I'm gonna tell 'em, "Sorry, guys, we can't perform on this date?"' adding, 'F*** you.' The singer also reposted, via Instagram Stories, what appeared to be a comment or caption from a fan account. It read in part: 'Note to admins: It is unacceptable to judge someone else's pain and grief based on information from the internet. 'Judging Paris' respect for her father from an outside perspective is unfair. June 25 may intensify our pain as fans, but she lives with the loss of her father daily.' Paris added a simple response: 'thx fam.'
The Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Paris Jackson, 27, strips topless for swim with fiance, 46, in California
MICHAEL Jackson's daughter Paris has stripped down in a topless display while enjoying the Californian weather. Paris Jackson, 27, has documented an afternoon swim with her 46-year-old fiance in California. 5 5 The young musician and model and her husband-to-be, Justin Long, could be seen soaking up the sun in Paris' new Instagram uploads. Taking to her Instagram stories, Paris shared several snaps and videos from the fun they had been having in the sunshine. The first video she shared saw her holding onto a rope as she swung into a lake. Paris appeared to be topless and wearing just a pair of bikini bottoms for the occasion. The next offering was a photo of Paris standing in the lake, with only a pair of panties on. Showing off her toned back and tattooed body, Paris looked into the distance as she shielded her eyes from the sun. The next snap saw her submerged in the water, with only her head popping out. SMITTEN DIPPING Smiling sweetly for the camera, Paris looked into the lens. "Home sweet California," she said over the top of the snap. Cozying up to her beau in the next photo, Paris looked smitten as she and Justin snapped a sweet selfie. Michael Jackson's mom 'rocked to her core' by his daughter's heroin confession & sees tragic similarities in drug battle Paris got engaged to music producer Justin Long on December 6, 2024. The engagement announcement was featured in a birthday post for her partner. Within the post she featured a snap of Justin down on one knee in front of her while presenting her with a ring. In the caption for her lover at the time, she penned: "Happy birthday my sweet blue. Michael Jackson's Kids Michael Jackson had three children to pass on his legacy before his sudden death in June 2009. Here's what his adult kids have been up to. Michael Joseph Jackson Jr., primarily known as Prince, is Michael's first-born child with his ex-wife, Debbie Rowe. He followed in his father's footsteps by working in the entertainment industry as an actor and producer. According to IMDB, Prince's credits include Daybreak (1993), Hangin' with the Homeboys (1991), and Nano: Hold On (2017). He graduated from Loyola Marymount University with a bachelor's degree in business administration. Paris-Michael Katherine Jackson also went the entertainment route as a model, actress, and singer. She was featured in the 2018 action film, Gringo and the 2021 comedy, The Space Between. Paris has a contract with IMG Models and released her first album, Wilted, in 2020. Prince Michael Jackson II, also known as Blanket or Bigi, maintains his privacy away from the limelight. He is said to enjoy martial arts and is passionate about climate change. "Doing life with you these last years has been an indescribable whirlwind and I couldn't dream of anyone more perfect for me to do it all with. "Thank you for letting me be yours. I love you." SOBRIETY JOURNEY Back in January, Paris revealed her heroin addiction as she celebrated being sober for five year. She shared a clip of some highs and lows from her sober journey, writing alongside: "Hi, I'm pk and I'm an alcoholic and a heroin addict." Paris continued: "Today marks five years clean and sober from all drugs and alcohol. "To say that I'm thankful would be a poor euphemism. Gratitude hardly scratches the surface. "It's because I'm sober that I get to smile today. I get to make music. "I get to experience the joy of loving my dogs and cat. I get to feel heartbreak in all its glory. "I get to grieve. I get to laugh. I get to dance. I get to trust. I feel the sun on my skin and it's warm. "I've found that life keeps happening regardless of whether I'm sober or not, but today I get to show up for it." She finished by writing: "Here's a little snapshot of what has been possible because of my sobriety, and my god I can't believe I almost missed it all. Thanks." 5
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Michael Jackson's daughter Paris, 27, enjoys topless swim with producer fiancé Justin, 46, in California
Michael Jackson 's daughter Paris posed topless in a racy Instagram snap alongside her fiancé Justin Long in California on Friday. The model, 27, looked relaxed as she enjoyed the sunshine and a dip in the water with producer Justin, 46. She could be seen throwing herself into the water via a rope swing before posing topless as she stared wistfully onto the lake, wearing nothing but black bikini bottoms. In another snap, she smiled for a selfie with her partner, who she got engaged to in December after two years of dating. She captioned one of the stories 'home sweet California', in reference to growing up in the state on her late father's Neverland ranch. While Paris went topless in the snaps, she still accessorised with several necklaces that accentuated her tattooed body. The nepo baby's tattoos were also referenced in her Instagram stories, where she joked that her 'motto' was to always get tattoos on top of a meme that read, 'Get the tattoo. Your family is already disappointed in you.' The topless pictures come after Paris recently hit back at fans who criticised her last month for performing on her dad's anniversary. The nepo baby of the iconic music artist - who died on June 25, 2009 at age 50 - fired back at fans via a now-expired Instagram Story. According to an account from People, Paris said to her five million followers, 'So people are mad again. 'I guess one of the dates I'm supposed to be going out on tour (with Incubus and Manchester Orchestra) happens to be June 25, which is a very negative anniversary for me in my life and my family.' She continued in the video post, 'So, what I guess I have to explain to these people is that when you're not headlining these shows, you don't pick what date you perform.' The blonde music artist also underscored that she is not getting lavish accommodations as an opening act. 'It's just me and my acoustic guitar and my sound guy, who happens to be my fiancé,' she said in reference to her husband-to-be. 'So we're gonna be in a soccer mom van.' Paris noted that she volunteered to be part of the tour and wouldn't step down over the date. 'So, I'm gonna tell 'em, "Sorry, guys, we can't perform on this date?"' she posited, facetiously, adding, 'F*** you.' The songstress also reposted, via Instagram Stories, what appeared to be a comment or caption from a fan account. It read in part, 'Note to admins: It is unacceptable to judge someone else's pain and grief based on information from the internet. 'Judging Paris' respect for her father from an outside perspective is unfair. June 25 may intensify our pain as fans, but she lives with the loss of her father daily.' Paris added a simple response: 'thx fam.' In March it was announced by Incubus that Jackson and Manchester Orchestra would be hitting the road with them for their Morning View + The Hits tour throughout the US and UK. On June 25 - the 16th anniversary of Michael's death - the tour was be in Nashville, Tennessee. Michael had three children including Paris with his second wife Debbie Rowe, including Prince, 28, and Bigi, 23.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Michael Jackson's Estate Reveals ‘Issues' Over One of the Late Pop Star's Ex-Wives in Plea
Michael Jackson's estate revealed it dealt with 'issues' related to one of the late pop star's ex-wives, whose identity was not revealed, as part of a plea for legal fees, Us Weekly can exclusively report. Us obtained court documents filed by John Branca and John McClain, the two men who have been in charge of Michael's estate since his death on June 25, 2009. He was 50. Branca and McClain are requesting the court to sign off on fees to law firms that worked on the estate during the timeframe of July to December 2018. The entertainer's probate case is complex and the fees take years to be approved. In a February 2025 filing, lawyers for Branca and McClain detailed what one of the law firms worked on during the 2018 timeframe. Katherine Jackson Hits Back at Grandson Bigi in Billion Dollar Battle Over Michael Jackson's Estate The lawyers explained that some work was done 'addressing issues relating to Michael Jackson's former spouse.' In addition, the firm handled 'addressing a claim made regarding alleged ownership of rights obtained by a bankruptcy proceeding involving Joseph and Katherine Jackson.' Michael was married to Lisa Marie Presley from 1994 to 1996 and Debbie Rowe, who is the mother to Michael's children, Paris and Prince Jackson, from 1996 to 2000. The motion said one firm worked on 'extraordinary legal services relating to a wide variety of matters, 'including: family allowance, accounting, one of Michael Jackson's accusers, James Safechuck, a demand from a former manager, tax issues, and various other matters. Michael Jackson's 'Leaving Neverland' Accusers Want to Hold His Team Accountable in New Documentary The filing revealed the former manager to be Tohme Tohme, who claimed he was owed over $5 million for services rendered to Michael between 2007 to 2009. The executors disputed the claim. The case was headed to trial in 2018. The parties eventually reached a $3 million settlement. Other work done included defending a lawsuit brought by music producer Quincy Jones. The executors said the fees requested by the law firms relate 'generally to services rendered in connection with various issues regarding [Jones] not dealing with his lawsuit.' The executors said other matters included legal issues related to Michael's former home, Neverland Ranch, and meetings with a potential buyer. The ranch, near Santa Barbara, was originally listed for $100 million in 2015. The estate listed it for $31 million in 2019. It did not sell until 2020 when billionaire Ron Burkle purchased it. As Us first reported, Michael's daughter, Paris, who is a beneficiary of the estate along with her two brothers, Prince and Bigi Jackson, recently objected to a portion of the requested fees. She claimed to have 'serious' questions about the amounts requested. In her motion, Paris' lawyer argued, 'During this [six-month period] alone in 2018, Executors request that the Court approve $625,000 in payments to three law firms for what they say is uncaptured time, without explanation as to why counsel was incapable of recording unbilled time, or why such a failure should not preclude payment.' Michael Jackson's Kids and Mom Barred from Trust Fund Payments Until Estate and IRS Settle Dispute Her attorney added, 'Even worse, these payments appear, at least in part, to consist of lavish gratuities bestowed upon already well-compensated counsel.' Paris also claimed it appeared payments to law firms were made in 'full,' which she said violated the court's order allowing only 'partial payments of attorney fees until court approval is obtained.' The estate has yet to respond to the claims. A hearing has been set for later this month. Solve the daily Crossword
