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11 hours ago
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Michael Madsen's cause of death confirmed as star found dead at home
Reservoir Dogs actor Michael Madsen died aged 67 after he was found 'unresponsive at home'. The star, also known for his role in Kill Bill, was found in his Malibu home on Thursday morning, with his manager confirming how he died. His manager, Ron Smith, said he died from cardiac arrest and authorities said they didn't expect any foul play. "In the last two years Michael Madsen has been doing some incredible work with independent film including upcoming feature films Resurrection Road, Concessions and Cookbook for Southern Housewives, and was really looking forward to this next chapter in his life," it was said in a statement. "Madsen was also preparing to release a new book called Tears For My Father: Outlaw Thoughts and Poems. Michael Madsen was one of Hollywood's most iconic actors, who will be missed by many." *This is a breaking showbiz news story. Join The Mirror's WhatsApp Community or follow us on Google News, Flipboard, Apple News, TikTok , Snapchat , Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and Threads - or visit The Mirror homepage.
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2 days ago
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Diddy kids share blunt response to verdict after supporting through grim trial
Diddy's family have spoken out after he was cleared of the most serious charges. When asked how his dad was, Diddy's son, Christian, known professionally as King Combs, responded: "Great," while his daughters added: "Good, happy." The hip hop mogul had been found not guilty of racketeering and of sex trafficking former girlfriend Cassie Ventura and another woman referred to as 'Jane.' As the verdict, decided by eight men and four women, acquitted him of the most serious counts, he dropped to the floor. But he was found guilty of transportation to engage in prostitution, relating to Ventura and Jane. During the two-month trial, the court heard how Diddy flew people around the country, including his girlfriends and paid male sex workers, to engage in sexual encounters, a felony violation of the federal Mann Act. However, he was acquitted of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking charges, relating to allegations that he forced his former girlfriends into drug-fuelled sex encounters, which had been known as 'freak offs.' Shortly before the verdicts were delivered following days of deliberation, Diddy asked the courtroom to pray for his family, and this was received with applause. When the news was delivered, he fell to his knees, with his head down in his chair, appearing to pray after avoiding the strongest sentence – life in prison for the highest charge. Diddy's family, who had supported him throughout the case, clapped and cheered. His defence lawyers hugged one another, and Diddy then stopped and embraced his lawyer, Brian Steel. The mixed result came on day three of deliberations. Throughout the ongoing trial, Diddy had pleaded not guilty to all allegations made against him. Diddy appeared overwhelmed as the court adjourned for at le This is a breaking showbiz news story. Join The Mirror's WhatsApp Community or follow us on Google News, Flipboard, Apple News, TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Threads - or visit The Mirror homepage.
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2 days ago
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PM Modi's 5-nation, 8-day tour: Which nations is he visiting, why they matter
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is beginning his five-nation tour today (June 2). This trip, his longest diplomatic foray in nearly a decade, will see him visit Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia. But what do we know about the trip? And why are these nations important to India? read more Follow us on Google News Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to undertake a long diplomatic trip overseas. PTI/File Photo Prime Minister Narendra Modi has embarked on a long diplomatic tour today (June 2). Modi's five-nation tour, his longest diplomatic foray in nearly a decade, will see him visit Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia. The tour, which begins in Ghana, will conclude in Namibia on June 10. But what do we know about the details of the trip? And why are these nations important? Let's take a closer look Ghana Modi's will kick off his trip overseas in Ghana on July 2 and 3. This will be Modi's first visit to the West African nation as prime minister. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD No Indian prime minister has visited Ghana for nearly three decades. Modi will meet Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama, who recently took office after a huge win at the polls. Mahama previously visited India in 2015 for the India-Africa Forum Summit. The two men will discuss how to deepen ties and the possibility of a vaccine hub being created in Ghana. Agriculture, defence and critical minerals will also be on the agenda. A number of Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) are expected to be signed. Modi is also set to address Ghana's Parliament. Ghana's Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa speaks at Raisina Dialogue on March 18, 2025. India and Ghana have had a long and fruitful relationship. India and Ghana established diplomatic relations in 1957 – immediately after it achieved independence. In fact, India had opened a representative office in Accra in 1953. Ghana is an important trading partner for India and one of West Africa's fastest growing nations. Bilateral trade between the countries was at $3.13 billion in 2024-25. India is the third-largest investor in Ghana. India imports large quantities of gold, petroleum and cashews from Ghana. It exports construction machinery, medicine and cars to Ghana. Trinidad and Tobago Modi will then head to Trinidad and Tobago on July 3. He is making the trip after an invitation from Kamla Persad-Bissessar, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Both Persad-Bissessar and President Christine Carla Kangaloo are of Indian-origin. This will be Modi's first bilateral visit to Trinidad and Tobago as prime minister. An Indian prime minister last visited the nation in 1999. Modi is expected to hold wide-ranging talks with both of them. Pharmaceuticals, renewable energy, digital public infrastructure, agriculture, disaster resilience, education and culture are on the agenda. Trinidad and Tobago last year adopted India's flagship UPI platform Prime Minister Narendra Modi is making the trip after an invitation from Kamla Persad-Bissessar, the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago. Reuters . Here too, Modi is expected to address a joint session of parliament. Trinidad and Tobago is home to a huge Indian population. Nearly half the Indian population of the Caribbean lives in the country. Modi's visit comes on the 180th anniversary of Indian immigrants arriving to Trinidad and Tobago. The two countries established diplomatic relations in 1962. The two nations in 1997 signed a trade deal that accorded each other Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status. Bilateral trade between the two nations touched $341.61 million in 2023-2024. India exports vehicles, rolling stock, parts and accessories, iron and steel, pharma and plastic to Trinidad and Tobago. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD India imports mineral fuels, mineral oils, mineral waxes ores, and aluminium from Trinidad and Tobago. Argentina Modi on July 4 will head to Argentina. Modi is making the trip on the invite of President Javier Milei. This will be the first bilateral visit by an Indian prime minister since 1968. Modi and Milei will hold wide-ranging talks in the areas of food, defence, digital technology, telemedicine, infrastructure, mining, technology, science, green and renewable energy. The two countries have already made strides when it comes to cooperation on mining. The two leaders previously met at the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro in November 2024. Argentina's President Javier Milei. AP The two countries elevated their relationship to that of a strategic partnership in 2019. Bilateral trade between India and Argentina touched $6.4 billion in 2022. India that year maintained its status as Argentina's fourth-largest trading partner. India exports petroleum oils, agro chemicals, yarn-fabric-madeups, organic chemicals, bulk drugs and two-wheelers to Argentina. It imports vegetable oils (soybean and sunflower), finished leather, cereals, residual chemicals and allied products and pulses from Argentina. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Brazil Modi will then head to Brazil on July 6. Modi is set to attend the Brics summit in Rio de Janeiro – which will be followed by a state visit. This will be Modi's fourth visit to Brazil. At Brics, the leaders will hold talks on governance, peace, security, climate change and AI. Modi will speak on terrorism including the recent Pahalgam attack and India's response. India will contribute to the Leaders' Declaration and coming up with an outline for climate finance and socially determined diseases. Modi on July 8 will meet President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Brasilia. The two men will discuss how to increase cooperation in a number of fields including energy, defence, agriculture, minerals and digital infrastructure. Prime Minister Narendra Modi (left) with Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (right) during the symbolic tree plantation ceremony at the closing session of the G20 Summit 2023 at the Bharat Mandapam, in New Delhi, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023. Source: PTI India and Brazil established diplomatic relations in 1948. Bilateral trade between the two countries stands at $12 billion. Brazil is India's largest trading partner in South America. India in 2021 was Brazil's fifth-largest trading partner. India exports petroleum products, agro-chemicals (insecticides, fungicides), chemicals, pharmaceuticals, engineering products, textured filament yarn, and unwrought aluminium to Brazil. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD India imports crude oil, soya oil, gold, cane sugar, cotton, gum, wood and turpentine oils, chemicals (carboxylic acids) and iron ore and concentrates from Brazil. Namibia Modi will then fly to Namibia on July 9. Modi is making this trip at the behest of Namibian President Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. This will be the first time an Indian prime minister has visited Namibia in nearly three decades. This will also be just the third time an Indian prime minister has visited the country. Modi and Nandi-Ndaitwah will hold bilateral talks on digital fintech. A key item on the agenda is implementing India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) in Namibia. India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI), one of the world's fastest payment system. The Indian prime minister is also expected to address Namibia's Parliament and pay homage to Dr Sam Nujoma, the Founding Father of Namibia. India was one of the first countries that raised the question of Namibian independence at the UN. Trade between the two countries touched $650 million in 2023. India's top export to Namibia was refined petroleum. Its other exports were petrol, pharmaceuticals and rice. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Its top import from Namibia was diamonds. Its other top imports were bulk minerals, ores, iron and steel. India, which is looking to diversify its energy sector, sees Namibia, which has plentiful supplies of uranium, diamonds, copper, phosphates and other minerals, as a great potential partner. Namibia in 2022 also sent India eight cheetahs that were released in Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh. With inputs from agencies
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3 days ago
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Tulisa heartbroken as famous dad dies as cousin Dappy speaks out
Tulisa's father, Steve Contostavlos, has died as the N-Dubz star took to social media to pay tribute. She shared a childhood picture of her cuddling up to the keyboard player, who went by the name of Pluto, and wrote: "Love you pops, rest in peace. Forever my father's daughter." Her cousin Dappy, who is in N-Dubz with her, previously paid tribute to Steve as he shared a clip of himself with his uncle alongside a white dove emoji. At the time, Tulisa posted a broken heart emoji on the post, with Dappy responding to her: "I'm so sorry T." Last year, I'm A Celeb star Tulisa opened up about her 'unconventional relationship' with her dad, Steve. She said on Paul Brunson's podcast We Need To Talk: 'Me and my dad's relationship has not been a conventional one. "I would say me and my dad now we're just more friends that kind of have an understanding of one another." This is a breaking showbiz news story. Join The Mirror's WhatsApp Community or follow us on Google News , Flipboard , Apple News, TikTok ,Snapchat ,Instagram , Twitter ,Facebook ,YouTube andThreads - or visit The Mirror homepage.
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5 days ago
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Glastonbury breaks silence on Bob Vylan death chant with furious statement
Glastonbury organisers have broken their silence on the actions of rap punk duo Bob Vylan on Saturday, declaring that they are "appalled". They said in a statement: "Their chants very much crossed a line and we are urgently reminding everyone involved in the production of the festival that there is no place at Glastonbury for antisemitism, hate speech or incitement to violence." * This is a breaking showbiz news story. Join The Mirror 's WhatsApp Community or follow us on Google News, Flipboard, AppleNews, TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Threads - or visit The Mirror homepage.
