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Time of India
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'We almost lost her': Terrified Katy Perry nearly falls off flying prop above the crowd in San Francisco
Katy Perry suffered a scare when she nearly fell off a flying prop at her concert Friday night with fans expressing concern for the singer. The 40-year-old pop icon, who is currently on her 'The Lifetimes Tour', is performing across the globe until October 2025. However, it was her show in San Francisco that made headlines after a stage prop malfunctioned in front of thousands. Katy Perry nearly falls off flying prop Katy Perry was performing her hit 'Roar' as she flew above the crowd in San Francisco on a giant butterfly machine. But things took an ugly turn when the technical prop suddenly malfunctioned. She told her audience at that moment, 'Sing it now. Sing it!' and held out her mic before the butterfly suddenly dropped, making her slightly lose her balance. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category Technology Project Management healthcare Data Science Design Thinking Data Science Others others Product Management Management MCA MBA PGDM CXO Degree Leadership Public Policy Healthcare Finance Artificial Intelligence Operations Management Data Analytics Cybersecurity Digital Marketing Skills you'll gain: Duration: 12 Weeks MIT xPRO CERT-MIT XPRO Building AI Prod India Starts on undefined Get Details — Rmadjidi (@Rmadjidi) The spectacle took a shocking turn when the prop suddenly dropped, causing a visible jolt as it descended rapidly. But the singer quickly regained her composure despite the scare. She continued singing her 2013 hit Roar without missing a beat. ALSO READ: Astronomer CEO Andy Byron's divorce bill revealed following Coldplay kiss cam controversy with HR chief 'You're going to hear me roar,' she sang, while still holding on tightly to the butterfly prop. Following the concert, Perry took to her Instagram Stories to troll herself over the incident. She jokingly posted a picture of herself with her mouth wide open during the snafu and wrote over it, 'Goodnight San Fran.' Live Events A source told ET Online that the singer only suffered a minor bump but all is 'good,' adding, 'She paused slightly but then kept singing, almost never missing a beat.' Katy Perry fans praise her Katy soon received an outpouring of positive support from her fans. Many of them later shared videos of the moment on social media, with one commenting, 'I thought it was part of the show cause she kept singing and going!' Another viewer remarked, 'That butterfly almost turned into a nightmare.' A concerned fan questioned the need for such theatrics, writing, 'Why do they keep doing dangerous stunts like this?' However, others praised Perry for nailing her performance. One fan quipped, 'She said the singing shouldn't stop, which the audience paid for!!! handled it so well.' 'We almost lost Katy tonight,' one fan commented. 'The way she stopped having fun immediately,' another wrote. ALSO READ: Barron Trump 'humiliated' at NYU? Professor, peers make shocking statement about US President's son The on-stage scare comes shortly after the star confirmed long-standing rumors about her relationship with actor Orlando Bloom. Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom began dating in 2016 and briefly separated in 2017 before rekindling their romance, got engaged in early 2019. They are parents to their four-year-old daughter Daisy. In a joint statement shared with U.S. media outlets, representatives for both Perry and Bloom stated that the two have 'been shifting their relationship over the past many months to focus on co-parenting.' The message went on to say, 'They will continue to be seen together as a family, as their shared priority is – and always will be – raising their daughter with love, stability and mutual respect.' Economic Times WhatsApp channel )
Time of India
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Wicked 2 just made a massive change to this character, and fans might actually love it
Wicked : For Good , the sequel to the huge hit Wicked from 2024, is about to go through some big changes. Even though the next sequel will stay amazingly true to the first Wicked, which was a very accurate rendition of the well-known Broadway musical, at least one character will undergo significant modification. The first movie stayed true to the Broadway musical; now the sequel movie changes one important character, Nessarose. And, to be honest, it might be just what the story needs. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category Technology Cybersecurity Degree Finance Operations Management others Data Science MBA Public Policy CXO PGDM Digital Marketing Artificial Intelligence MCA Healthcare Product Management Data Analytics Project Management healthcare Leadership Management Data Science Others Design Thinking Skills you'll gain: Duration: 12 Weeks MIT xPRO CERT-MIT XPRO Building AI Prod India Starts on undefined Get Details What was controversial about Nessarose's original arc? by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like War Thunder - Register now for free and play against over 75 Million real Players War Thunder Play Now Undo As a precursor to The Wizard of Oz series, The First Wicked focused on Elphaba, the enchanted college student who later becomes the Wicked Witch of the West. It was one of the most popular movies of 2024. Given the success of the original work, it is hardly surprising that Wicked was a box office hit and garnered favorable reviews from criticsm, as per a report by ScreenRant. ALSO READ: Astronomer CEO scandal fallout hits Dublin man with same name - Wife demands flowers after husband mistaken for Andy Byron However, the Wicked narrative was not finished. Only the first act of the Broadway musical was filmed, leaving the second half for a sequel. Wicked: For Good will cover the second act of Wicked, which begins with the middle of Elphaba's song "Defying Gravity" and concludes with the conclusion of the Wizard of Oz tale. Live Events How is her character changing in Wicked: For Good? It's interesting to note that, in contrast to the original Broadway production, Elphaba's sister Nessarose will undergo some intriguing changes. Nessarose becomes the Eminent Thropp of Munchkinland after her father passes away at the conclusion of the first Wicked. But the longer she rules, the more totalitarian she becomes. Elphaba finally pays Nessarose a visit in the Broadway production. In fact, Nessarose gains the ability to walk when she fixes her shoes with her magic. Because of its practical ramifications, Nessarose's employment of a wheelchair up until this point in the story has generated controversy, reported ScreenRant. Why do these updates matter to modern audiences? Fortunately, Wicked: For Good has already revealed that this plot will be altered. This adjustment was made to avoid giving the idea to viewers that the lives of persons with disabilities would be "solved" if their disability disappeared, according to lyricist Stephen Schwartz. In this approach, Wicked: For Good is able "to be respectful and still find a way to tell our story." But Nessarose is experiencing more than just this transformation. Additionally, Schwartz said that the movie will have a character who harbors loving feelings for Nessarose. But Nessarose ignores him entirely, demonstrating how her fixation on Boq will ultimately cause things to worsen throughout Wicked: For Good. FAQs What is different about Nessarose in Wicked 2 ? She is no longer magically "cured" of her disability, and a new love interest appears. Why were changes made to her storyline? To avoid outdated tropes and portray her experience in a more respectful and realistic manner.
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Krispy Kreme turns 88, celebrates with 88-cent a dozen doughnut deal: How to get it
Krispy Kreme fans woke up to a sugar rush today as the legendary doughnut maker celebrates a remarkable milestone—its 88th birthday—by serving up the sweetest deal of the year. For one day only, on Friday, July 18, customers across the US can snag a dozen of Krispy Kreme's iconic Original Glazed doughnuts for just 88 cents—with a small catch: you'll need to buy any regular-priced dozen first. How to score the deal Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category Technology Data Analytics Others Product Management MBA others MCA Project Management Operations Management healthcare Public Policy Leadership Management Degree PGDM Design Thinking Healthcare CXO Digital Marketing Data Science Data Science Cybersecurity Finance Artificial Intelligence Skills you'll gain: Duration: 12 Weeks MIT xPRO CERT-MIT XPRO Building AI Prod India Starts on undefined Get Details In-shop & Drive-thru: Buy any dozen at full price and get a second dozen Original Glazed for only 88 cents—limit two discounted dozens per guest. Online Pickup/Delivery: Enter promo code BDAY at checkout to claim a single 88-cent dozen with your purchase, available at participating shops and while supplies last. Standard prices for a dozen Original Glazed often hover around $15, so the promotion amounts to savings of over 90% for doughnut lovers. In the words of Krispy Kreme's chief brand and product officer Alison Holder, 'Eighty-eight has never felt and tasted so great. It's a real joy every year to celebrate Krispy Kreme's birthday with our fans and treating them to a special deal. We're so grateful for their love and loyalty'. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Remember Him? Sit Down Before You See What He Looks Like Now 33 Bridges Undo Why 88 cents? Krispy Kreme's birthday discount is numerically tied to its founding in 1937—88 years of hot, fresh, melt-in-your-mouth doughnuts. Its founder, Vernon Rudolph, originally slung doughnuts out of a North Carolina shop window, sending the scent of fresh yeast-raised treats wafting through the streets and drawing crowds. Today, the company boasts more than 350 U.S. stores and a presence in over 40 countries, with many locations continuing the tradition of signaling fresh hot doughnuts via a glowing red "Hot Now" sign. This year's offer continues the chain's tradition of turning birthdays into celebrations with big savings and fun. Past anniversaries have included giveaways and deep discounts, but the 88-cent dozen stands out for sheer value. Live Events Notably, this year's birthday festivities also coincide with the introduction of new menu creations such as the 'Hungry for Heroes' Collection, themed around DC Comics icons like Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman . Important details: The deal is only available on July 18 and at participating Krispy Kreme shops in the United States and Canada. Not valid in grocery or convenience stores. Limits: Up to two discounted Original Glazed dozens per guest in-shop/drive-thru, one per online order. Promo code: Use BDAY for online orders. Availability: Valid while supplies last—so get there early; fans are expected to line up! As doughnut lovers rush to claim the sweet birthday bargain, Krispy Kreme's 88th continues its founder's legacy: 'Joy through doughnuts, every time the 'Hot Now' sign flickers on.'
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
This AI browser may replace 2 office jobs you thought were safe, and it's coming for your job next
Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas claims that a new AI-powered browser can replace two critical office roles. A new AI-powered browser called Comet is causing controversy in the tech world. Unlike a chatbot, this browser is designed to perform actual tasks rather than just answering questions. The CEO of Perplexity claims that two white-collar jobs that every business depends on could be replaced by his AI browser . According to CEO it is coming for administrative assistants and recruiters, two positions that are essential to any modern workplace. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category Technology Public Policy Project Management Degree Data Science others Management MBA MCA Digital Marketing Data Analytics Healthcare Data Science PGDM Leadership Artificial Intelligence Design Thinking Operations Management Product Management Cybersecurity Finance CXO healthcare Others Skills you'll gain: Duration: 12 Weeks MIT xPRO CERT-MIT XPRO Building AI Prod India Starts on undefined Get Details What makes Comet different from a chatbot? by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Elegant New Scooters For Seniors In 2024: The Prices May Surprise You Mobility Scooter | Search Ads Learn More Srinivas described how his company's new AI-native browser, Comet, is intended to completely automate knowledge work in addition to facilitating web browsing on Thursday's episode of The Verge's "Decoder" podcast. He explained how Comet's integrated AI agent can access applications such as Google Calendar, LinkedIn, and Gmail to create candidate lists, retrieve contact details, and send customized outreach emails, tasks that are normally performed by sourcers and recruiting coordinators, as per a report by Business Insider. Live Events Which office roles are most at risk? Aravind Srinivas claims the company's new AI browser, Comet, can replace recruiters and executive assistants by automating almost all of their day-to-day tasks. While still invite-only, Comet is intended to perform white-collar tasks continuously in the background, indicating a rapidly approaching shift in office work as we know it. According to Srinivas, Comet can handle a lot of an executive assistant's daily responsibilities, such as calendar management, meeting preparation, and email triage. "A recruiter's work worth one week is just one prompt: sourcing and reach outs," he stated. "You want it to keep following up, keep a track of their responses," he stated. "If some people respond, go and update the Google Sheets, mark the status as responded or in progress, and follow up with those candidates, sync with my Google calendar, and then resolve conflicts and schedule a chat, and then push me a brief ahead of the meeting." According to Srinivas, Comet will eventually develop into an AI operating system for white-collar workers, one that can carry out commands from natural language prompts and run tasks continuously in the background. Srinivas wagers that people will pay for AI that performs useful tasks, even though Comet is still invite-only and only accessible by premium users, as per a report by Business Insider. How are other tech leaders reacting to this shift? Whether AI will replace or reinvent white-collar jobs is a topic of debate among tech leaders. According to Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, within five years, AI may replace 50% of entry-level positions. This opinion was echoed by Jim Farley, the CEO of Ford, who stated at the Aspen Ideas Festival last month that artificial intelligence will replace literally half of all white-collar workers in the United States. ALSO READ: Dylan Dreyer and Husband Brian Fichera Quietly Separate After 13 Years Together Instead of framing AI as a replacement engine, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff presented it as an augmentation tool. AI will change jobs, but it will change everyone's, it has changed mine, according to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. There is widespread agreement that change is occurring quickly and that workers must adapt or risk becoming obsolete, even among more optimistic voices. In order to prevent the company's white-collar workforce from being reduced by generative AI, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy advised staff members to educate themselves, participate in workshops, receive training, and use and experiment with AI whenever feasible, reported Business Insider. FAQs What is Comet, and what jobs might it replace? Comet is an AI-powered browser that replaces recruiters and assistants by handling outreach, scheduling, and administrative tasks. Is Comet available to the public yet? Not entirely, it is currently invite-only and restricted to premium users.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Shajaeatan leads Rs 3,050cr stake buy in AWL Agri; Global funds join in
Mumbai: Dubai-based Shajaeatan Investment FZCO led the buying in AWL Agri Business (formerly Adani Wilmar ) on Friday, acquiring 8.52% for ₹3,050 crore. Other buyers included Quant Mutual Fund , IDFC MF, Bandhan MF, Jupiter Fund Management, Morgan Stanley Asia Singapore, Susquehanna International, Franklin Templeton, Vanguard, and Singapore's Duro Capital. Adani Commodities LLP, a subsidiary of Adani Enterprises , sold approximately 10% stake - 13.54 crore shares - for ₹3,732 crore via block deals at ₹275.5 apiece, marking its complete exit from the FMCG firm . Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category Technology Data Science Management Public Policy Others Data Analytics Degree Design Thinking Project Management Healthcare MBA Product Management MCA healthcare PGDM Cybersecurity Digital Marketing Operations Management Data Science CXO Finance Leadership others Artificial Intelligence Skills you'll gain: Duration: 12 Weeks MIT xPRO CERT-MIT XPRO Building AI Prod India Starts on undefined Get Details The divestment is part of Adani's shift toward infrastructure. AWL posted a FY25 net profit of ₹1,225.81 crore on revenue of ₹63,910 crore.
