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Indian Express
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Stampede breaks out at Beyonce's Atlanta concert as woman starts screaming after spotting an insect, 9 injured
Mega-star Beyoncé is currently on her Cowboy Carter tour, performing songs from her latest album of the same name. The tour began on April 28 and is currently on its final leg with only two more shows remaining. During her fourth and last performance in Atlanta, an unfortunate incident occurred as the fans made their way out from the stadium and were going through the Vine City MARTA (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority) station. After the show concluded, many fans decided to travel back to their homes using public transit, but while going through the station, a random woman in the crowd reportedly spotted an insect and screamed. She started running towards the gates, and her reaction confused the people around her, who in turn also started panicking and sprinting. As the people were trying to rush through the escalator, it reportedly sped up, which caused many people in the crowd to lose their balance and trip. Many people fell over each other, and at least 9 people were injured in this freak stampede. ALSO READ: Hollywood exploited Kanye West; his HBO acting debut was axed, says Seinfeld writer who worked with rapper pre-Kardashians People present in the station reported that the escalator malfunctioned as it sped up and then suddenly came to a halt, and while the authorities, MARTA officials and the manufacturers of the escalator are still investigating what caused this problem, it is believed that the sudden burst of movement might have been a factor. This stampede became the closing chapter in an already chaotic Atlanta run for the artiste, as just two days before her first performance in the city, someone stole from a rental car belonging to her crew. It has been confirmed that the stolen items included hard drives with unreleased songs, show plans, and past and future set lists for her tour. Beyoncé's choreographer and one of her dancers were grabbing something to eat while the car was parked outside a food hall. When they came out, they saw someone had smashed the rear window and stolen two briefcases which contained sensitive information. Beyoncé has suffered heavily because of leaks early in her career, as two of her albums have found their way onto the internet before their release dates. The artiste's next performance will be in Las Vegas on July 25 and 26, which will mark the end of this tour.
Time of India
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Seinfeld writer claims Hollywood exploited Kanye West, reveals his HBO acting debut was abruptly shelved
has been attempting to regain his prominence after being banned from the industry due to his antisemitic outbursts and social media tirades, which resulted in him being removed from ambassador positions by major brands. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Despite the fact that the rapper's reputation has suffered due to his ongoing legal troubles and controversies, comedy writer , who previously collaborated with him, recalls a very different Kanye. 'A sweetheart with no signs of the hate-fueled mess he later became.' Like many fans, the Seinfeld scribe said he was taken aback by the change, recalling 2008, when Kanye was still grounded and fully aware of his actions. 'A self-aware man' In a recent interview with Page Six, the author of Curb Your Enthusiasm recalled how he first met Kanye when he was working on Entourage. In reference to the rapper's controversial relationship and chaotic divorce from Kim Kardashian, Charles said, "Back then, Ye was sweet, funny, self-aware, and chill; this is pre-Kardashians." "I'm the Black Larry David," was the first thing Kanye said to him. Charles recalled that he would frequently tell stories about making a mistake and needing to apologize. A few hours later, the two were tasked with preparing an HBO half-hour improv comedy that was based on Kanye's life. "His life as a comical horror story," Charles said. With Curb's JB Smoove joining the cast, they were all set to go. Charles remarked, 'Everybody got along great, and Kanye—he was actually a dream to work with. I even considered him a friend at that point.' But after HBO rejected the project, it was shelved, and now Larry Charles is left wondering what might have happened to Kanye West if it had succeeded. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Regarding the rapper's current situation, he stated, "There are all these little things, these little changes in life that sort of have these gigantic consequences," before continuing, "And so, again, he's somebody who has veered off into this direction, and clearly there are mental health issues. " Kanye has been hopping from one project to another over the past few years. Former workers have filed numerous lawsuits against his Yeezy, claiming harassment, wrongful termination, and unfair treatment. He gained media attention for promoting hateful ideologies, having public outbursts, endorsing Hitler, and performing bizarre stunts with his wife, Bianca Censori. Larry Charles wants people to recall the Kanye he knew in spite of everything. 'He's a golden goose, and golden gooses in Hollywood are exploited. Nobody steps up to help them, pull them out of the limelight, and actually get them help. Instead, they just keep squeezing because he still makes money,' he stated.
Indian Express
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Hollywood exploited Kanye West; his HBO acting debut was axed, says Seinfeld writer who worked with rapper pre-Kardashians
Kanye West has been trying to claw his way back into the spotlight after his antisemitic rants and social media tirades got him blacklisted across the industry, with major brands dropping him from ambassador roles. The rapper's been constantly neck-deep in lawsuits and controversies, and while his image has taken a hit, comedy writer Larry Charles, who once worked with him, remembers a very different Kanye. ' A sweetheart with no signs of the hate-fueled mess he later became.' The Seinfeld scribe said he, like many fans, was stunned by the transformation, thinking back to 2008, when Kanye was still grounded and knew exactly what he was doing. Also read: Kanye West blocked from entering Australia over Hitler song The Curb Your Enthusiasm writer recently spoke to Page Six and recalled meeting Kanye for the first time while he was working on Entourage. Back then, Ye was 'sweet, funny, self-aware,' and chill, this is pre-Kardashians,' Charles noted, referencing the rapper's headline-grabbing relationship and messy divorce with Kim Kardashian. The first thing Kanye told him was, 'I'm the Black Larry David.' Charles remembered him constantly cracking stories about putting his foot in his mouth and having to apologise. A few hours later, the two found themselves planning a half-hour improv comedy based on Kanye's life for HBO. Charles described it as 'his life as a comical horror story.' The cast was ready to roll, with Curb's JB Smoove also on board. 'Everybody got along great,' Charles said. 'And Kanye—he was actually a dream to work with. I even considered him a friend at that point.' Also read: Kanye West changes name for second time — It's bizarre, fans say: 'Ain't nobody calling him that' However, the project was shelved after HBO passed on it, and now Larry Charles can't help but wonder how different Kanye West's life could've looked if it had taken off. Speaking about where the rapper stands today, he said, 'There's all these little things, these little changes in life that sort of have these gigantic consequences,' before adding, 'And so, again, he's somebody who has veered off into this direction, and clearly there are mental health issues.' Over the last few years, Kanye has jumped from one project to another. His Yeezy is battling multiple lawsuits from former employees citing unfair treatment, wrongful dismissal, and even harassment. He's made headlines for pushing hateful ideologies, public meltdowns, praising Hitler, and parading his wife, Bianca Censori, around in bizarre stunts. Despite it all, Larry Charles wants people to remember the Kanye he once knew. 'He's a golden goose, and golden gooses in Hollywood are exploited. Nobody steps up to help them, pull them out of the limelight, and actually get them help. Instead, they just keep squeezing because he still makes money,' he said.
