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Rajiv Thakur Opens Up About His Friendship with Kapil Sharma and Career Insights
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Rajiv Thakur Opens Up About His Friendship with Kapil Sharma and Career Insights

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In the highly competitive world of comedy and entertainment, Rajiv Thakur’s journey stands out as a tale of talent, perseverance, and self-reflection. Known for his appearances on The Kapil Sharma Show and his comedy roots in Amritsar, Thakur has always been a strong supporter of his friend Kapil Sharma’s success. However, in a recent interview, the comedian shared his honest thoughts on the entertainment industry, his career, and why he believes that true talent is the ultimate key to success, no matter how many comparisons are drawn.

Rajiv Thakur

Rajiv Thakur On His Friendship With Kapil Sharam

While many often compare Thakur’s career trajectory with that of his longtime friend Kapil Sharma, Rajiv Thakur believes that success cannot be measured simply by fame or visibility. In a revealing conversation with one of the media houses, Thakur stated that his career has always been driven by his genuine talent and not by the shadow of others. “If I didn’t have talent, I wouldn’t have come this far,” he shared, emphasizing that talent and hard work always lead the way, not comparisons or shortcuts.

Rajiv Thakur

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He also highlighted how Kapil’s rise to fame didn’t diminish his own path. Despite not being a permanent member of The Kapil Sharma Show, Rajiv remains focused on his own projects, continuing to make a name for himself in comedy and entertainment. Drawing from the example of Uday Chopra, Rajiv explained that having resources, fame, or a powerful last name is not enough to guarantee success in the entertainment world. “It’s not that Uday didn’t have talent, but his skills were suited to something else,” Thakur pointed out.

Rajiv Thakur

This perspective is especially insightful for young aspiring actors or comedians who might be entering the industry with high expectations based on their family name or connections. Rajiv said that he believes that recognizing one’s true calling and not stubbornly clinging to an unsuitable field is crucial and said, “What if Aditya Chopra had insisted on becoming an actor? He would have failed. He was born to be a producer and director.”

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Maya Bagel Express
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Maya Bagel Express Opens Second Location in Louisville to Rave Reviews – Hollywood Life

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Maya Bagel Express is expanding with the opening of a second location in Louisville, Kentucky, building on its success as one of the city’s most beloved breakfast and brunch establishments. The scratch-made menu items and attention to detail endear the breakfast spot to local foodies, and this second establishment underscores its popularity. 

The second store is a tangible glimpse of success for the local restaurant, built upon core family principles that go into each menu item. This retro style of running a neighborhood restaurant has earned the shop a loyal customer base, and the new location aims to expand this base while retaining the core tenets that made the original so unique. 

Rapid Growth and Loyal Following

Since its launch in late 2022, Maya Bagel Express has earned a solid reputation with a 4.9 rating and cultivated a loyal customer base. Its first location on Poplar Level Road has become a local staple for breakfast and lunch patrons, so much so that it led to expansion. 

The expansion reflects the demand from the loyal Louisville community for additional access to the restaurant’s fresh, made-from-scratch offerings. Maya’s recipe for success involves fresh ingredients, passion, and a dedicated commitment to the local community.

Maya’s Uncompromising Quality Equals Uncompromising Support

Maya Bagel Express is known for its consistent quality, making all of its menu items in-house daily from scratch. The brand does not believe in shortcuts or frozen dough, and this philosophy follows to the new location. The menu features classic and creative bagel flavors, including jalapeno cheddar and French toast, and can be served with homemade cream cheeses. Flavors include scallion, cinnamon walnut, and veggie. 

Maya is more than just bagels, however. The restaurant also serves Nova Lox, breakfast sandwiches, and lunch options like turkey club sandwiches and pastrami. 

Maya’s Vision and Industry Disruption

Maya’s was founded by Murad Islamov when he was just 19. His primary focus was to bring authentic, high-quality bagels to Kentucky, a state that lacks the New York-style options, and by all counts, he has succeeded. Islamov was born into a baking family, where he learned hard work, innovation, and integrity. These are the founding principles of the bagel shop, and they are leading to rapid success. 

Maya Bagel Express

Cultural Relevance and Community Connection

The brand has gained national exposure through social media, adding to Maya’s charm and community standing. Even though there are now two locations, the brand still maintains its neighborhood diner feel, and that is a significant factor in its success. 

Maya Bagel Express still retains its community charm and has become a gathering place for many locals. Along with delicious menu items, the restaurant serves as a place with a sense of community and service, adding a small-town feel that blends seamlessly with its national exposure.  

The new location in Louisville is a welcome sight for the community and promises to be another gathering hub, offering from-scratch bagels and other menu items. This expansion marks a turning point in the young entrepreneur’s life, which stems from the family values he grew up with.  

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Aahana Kumra Opens Up On Getting Rape And Death Threats After Her Clash With Pawan Singh, Deets Inside
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Aahana Kumra Opens Up On Getting Rape And Death Threats After Her Clash With Pawan Singh, Deets Inside

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Actress Aahana Kumra, who was recently evicted from the reality show Rise and Fall, has been vocal about the disturbing aftermath of her exit. In an exclusive interview with one of the media houses, Aahana revealed that she has been receiving alarming rape and death threats, following a heated altercation with Bhojpuri actor Pawan Singh on the show. The issue arose after Aahana made certain remarks during their on-screen confrontation, which were later distorted and widely circulated by some of Pawan Singh’s ardent fans.

Aahana Kumra

Aahana Kumra On Getting Threats

According to Aahana, the threats began shortly after the incident, with many of Pawan Singh’s followers targeting her online. Despite the situation escalating, Aahana maintains that her words during the altercation were spoken in anger, driven by personal emotions and events that transpired on the show. “I didn’t regret what I said at the time because I felt it was justified. But some people misunderstood my words and even morphed videos were uploaded, which misrepresented what I actually said,” she clarified.

Aahana Kumra

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She also mentioned that the reality show’s producers had taken action to remove the altered footage from online platforms after she complained. In the interview, Aahana further expressed her shock at the kind of threats she had been receiving, stating, “Why am I getting such threats? I didn’t abuse anyone, nor did I say anything offensive. One contestant has a large fanbase, and now I am being threatened because of a misunderstanding.” She also questioned the state of the world, asking, “What kind of a century are we living in when I’m being targeted like this for merely speaking my mind?”

Aahana Kumra

Aahana went on to emphasize that while she respects Pawan Singh, their relationship remains strained. She recalled a moment on the stage where she apologized to him after a brief reconciliation. “I said sorry, and the matter should end there. People need to move on from this too,” she concluded. As Aahana continues to navigate this storm, it remains to be seen how the controversy will unfold and whether the online attacks will subside.

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Ne-Yo Opens Up About 4 Girlfriends: "We Are In Love"
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Ne-Yo Opens Up About 4 Girlfriends: “We Are In Love”

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Ne-Yo opened up about being in a thriving relationship with four different women during a new interview. Sitting down with ABC News for a special, Impact x Nightline: Ne-Yo: My Four Girlfriends, the R&B singer explained how he and his girlfriends make their situation work.

“So, there’s a few titles that I guess make sense, but we don’t really rock with the titles,” explained the 45-year-old after co-anchor Juju Chang asked if she should refer to him and his partners as “polyamorous.” The Grammy-winner is currently dating Cristina aka PB (Pretty Baby), Arielle aka TF (Twin Flame), Moneii PF (Phoenix Feather), and Bri (Sexy Lil’ Somethin’).

“I’m in a relationship with four beautiful women. We are in love. We are a team. We are a unit,” he detailed. In February, Ne-Yo confessed to his non-traditional relationship on social media when he went from two girlfriends to three. Later that month, he went from three girlfriends to four.

Ne-Yo attends the KidSuper fashion show during September 2025 New York Fashion Week on September 14, 2025 in New York City.

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In March, he shared how having multiple partners went beyond sexual gratification.

“I do partnership, not ownership,” he explained. “I don’t even want to own you. I want a partner in this situation. I don’t demand exclusivity or ask for it, nothing like that. If you offer it and I accept [then] there are rules to follow, but nothing is above a conversation as long as we’re being honest.”

“See, people get caught up on the sexual element of it. If the only reason you’re doing it is for the sexual part if it, you’re bound to fail.”

Impact x Nightline: Ne-Yo: My Four Girlfriends, premiered Thursday night (Oct. 2) on ABC and is now available to stream on Hulu and Disney+. Check out a 10-minute preview above.

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Shailene Woodley opens up about feeling "vulnerable" singing in upcoming Janis Joplin biopic
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Shailene Woodley opens up about feeling “vulnerable” singing in upcoming Janis Joplin biopic

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Shailene Woodley has opened up about feeling “vulnerable” doing vocals for the upcoming biopic Janis Joplin: Get It While You Can.

As was announced last year, Woodley is set to star in and produce a film charting the life of Joplin, who died at age 27 in 1970 from a heroin overdose. She was a singular force in the psychedelic rock scene, with the bluesy grit to her voice making her a standout.

With pre-production on the long-gestating project ongoing, Woodley has now told People that singing for the role was one of the hardest elements of stepping into Joplin’s shoes.

“Singing is very scary. It’s very vulnerable,” she admitted.

She is working alongside 4 Non Blondes’ Linda Perry on the feature, and has described her as “an incredible songwriter, singer and music producer”.

Speaking to EW last September, Perry said she was thrilled to see Joplin’s story brought to the screen after “waiting decades for this movie to be made”. She also described Woodley’s “emotional commitment and dedication” to the role as inspiring, saying she “lives for the art”.

“I can’t think of a better person to portray such a powerful, emotional, and complex artist,” she added.

As for embodying Joplin’s style, Woodley has also told Jimmy Fallon that they were given access to clothes from the era for the film, saying, “We have the outfits. Everything.”

The long-awaited feature received $2.49 million in funding from the California Film Commission, and Woodley said in a statement that it was significant given California “meant so much” to Joplin.

“I have a feeling Janis would be smiling ear to ear, zipping down the PCH in her psychedelic Porsche, knowing her story is bringing opportunities and funding to the city and people that held so much significance to her.”

There have been several attempts made to develop a biopic about the legendary singer previously, with Amy Adams, Zooey Deschanel, Pink and Melissa Etheridge among those attached at one point to play Joplin in films that never got to production.

Back in 2023, Margot Robbie also expressed an interest in portraying the rock star, telling NME: “I think everyone has been trying to do a Janis Joplin [movie] for a long time.”

At the time of writing, Janis Joplin: Get It While You Can has not yet been given an official release date.

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Taylor Swift’s 'Showgirl' Movie Opens No. 1 at Box Office
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Taylor Swift’s ‘Showgirl’ Movie Opens No. 1 at Box Office

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Taylor Swift’s The Official Release Party of a Showgirl is off to a spectacular start with a No. 1 debut at the domestic box office.

The pop superstar’s limited theatrical event — a one-weekend-only experience giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at the making of her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl — is expected to bring in between $28 million and $32 million from 3,702 theaters, according to projections from Swift’s team and distribution partner AMC Theatres (per The Hollywood Reporter). Rival studio estimates are even higher, with some predicting the film could surpass $35 million in its opening weekend.

Females made up nearly 90% of opening-day audiences on Friday (Oct. 3), according to THR.

Dwayne Johnson’s A24 wrestling drama The Smashing Machine is struggling in its debut, projected to earn $6 million, which is below initial expectations of $12–$14 million.

The Official Release Party of a Showgirl has been met with rave reviews from fans, earning a coveted A+ CinemaScore, matching the audience response to Swift’s 2023 record-breaking concert film Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour.

Running 89 minutes, The Official Release Party of a Showgirl features the premiere of the music video for the album’s opening track, “The Fate of Ophelia.” It also includes exclusive behind-the-scenes footage from the video shoot, lyric videos for the set’s tracks, and personal reflections from Swift herself on the creative process behind the music.

The special event is showing in theaters only from Oct. 3-5. Check out Billboard‘s eight biggest takeaways from the theatrical takeover here.

This isn’t Swift’s first box office triumph. In 2020, she released the critically acclaimed Netflix documentary Miss Americana, followed by The Eras Tour concert film in 2023, which went on to gross $179.2 million domestically, becoming the highest-grossing concert film of all time.

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Karan Tacker
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Karan Tacker Opens Up About His Break From Television For 7 Years| Bollywood Bubble

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Karan Tacker recently spoke about the seven-year gap in his television career, revealing how he kept himself busy during the time. In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Bubble, the actor shared that he would host and dance at weddings while he was on a break from his television career. Scroll below to read the snippets and watch the full interview.

Karan Tacker Opens Up About His Break From Television For 7 Years

Speaking about taking a break from TV for 7 years, Karan said, “I did TV for 5 years, and I waited for seven years. In those seven years, I was hosting shows, I was hosting reality shows, and I was hosting and dancing at weddings. I was doing whatever it took to run my house.”

The actor also opened up about why he never did Bigg Boss. He said, “Big Boss is not my scene. I think the Big Boss really throws you out in front of an audience, and people love consuming people from the Bigg Boss. I see my entire Instagram is always filled and flooded with people from Bigg Boss.”

He further added, “Jinko maza aata hai dekhne mein unko maza aata hai, mujhse toh dekha nahi jata. Mein toh itna ladai jhagde dekh hi nahi sakta jitna voh log kar lete hai. Mujh mein aur shamta nahi hai reality show karne ki, mene ek kiya tha aur mein samajh gaya. I am not the right person for this because I’m not an entertaining guy.”

Karan On Reality Shows

Karan opened up about reality shows and why he would never be a part of them. He said, “I feel like reality requires you to be entertaining slightly on the front foot, and in general, in real life, you have to be like you have to be slightly more flamboyant with your sense of entertainment, and you have to be that much more exuberant. Now, unfortunately, I’m not that. So I’m not somebody who can play that role. So for me, a big boss or any other reality show was always something that I didn’t look at at all.”

Karan Tacker was last seen in Bhay: The Gaurav Tiwari Story, Special Ops 2 and Tanvi the Great.

Watch the full interview here

For more news and updates from the entertainment world, stay tuned to Bollywood Bubble.

Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: Karan Tacker Recalls Being 22 As Actor In Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, Salman Khan Era; Shares, “Doing TV Was The Only Option”

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Arbaaz Merchant Opens Up About Aryan Khan After Years, Teases The Ba***ds of Bollywood Season 2

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Aryan Khan’s friend Arbaaz Merchant has shared a heartfelt appreciation post for the director after the release of his show, The Ba***ds of Bollywood. This marks the first time since their 2021 cruise ship case that Arbaaz has spoken so openly about Aryan. He shared photos from the premiere night and reminisced about their childhood.

Arbaaz began the note by writing, “To Aryan – I remember when we were kids and I asked you, when do we expect to see you in the movies and you said it straight up, “I don’t want to be in the movies, but one day I’ll be making the best movies out there.” And Now, you have taken your first steps as a professional Film Maker. Not only it’s awesome, but it’s also the best show on Indian soil, By far. I’m so damn proud of you. May you continue to bring the best out of your scripts, actors, crew and everyone around you, just like you have, since the last 28 years of your life. Wishing (more like predicting) that you have the best career of all time. Now go and impress the world brother, we really can’t wait for more. (sic)”

He then appreciated Aryan’s co-writers and associates, Manav Chauhan, Ankit Dahiya and Ujwal Gupta. Arbaaz also extended the congratulatory message to the crew and ended his note by teasing season 2 of the show. He wrote, “To the crew, rest up, season 2 starts soon B****ds of Bollywood, out now on Netflix.”

Take a look at his post:


The first photo in the carousel is a solo still of Aryan from the day when his show was announced. It is followed by more photos from the premiere night, along with reviews of the show. This post comes after years of silence following the drug-related case in October 2021, when Aryan, Arbaaz, and others were detained during the NCB cruise raid. Since then, Arbaaz has rarely spoken publicly about Aryan.
Meanwhile, The Ba**ds of Bollywood, which marked Shah Rukh Khan’s son’s directorial debut, stars Lakshya, Sahher Bambba, Bobby Deol, Raghav Juyal, Anya Singh, Manoj Pahwa, Rajat Bedi and others.

It is streaming on Netflix.

Also Read: Shah Rukh Khan’s Work-focused Still From Aryan Khan’s The Ba***ds of Bollywood Set Goes Viral

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The Mass Participation Pulse, the UK’s most comprehensive annual survey examining the mass participation events landscape, opens for responses

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Events agency Massive, in partnership with the Running Industry Alliance and leading event organisers, brands, charities, and entry platforms, today announces the launch of the Mass Participation Pulse 2025.

Now in its fourth year, the Mass Participation Pulse is a research tool for understanding current and potential audiences across running, walking, cycling, swimming, and triathlon events. The 2025 survey builds on previous success, having captured insights from over 11,000 participants in 2024 and nearly 20,000 respondents since its inception in 2022.

Industry Collaboration Drives Comprehensive Insights

The Mass Participation Pulse represents a unique collaboration across the mass participation sector, bringing together stakeholders and ensuring the research captures perspectives from across the entire events market – from grassroots community events to major national events.

“By working together with partners across the sector, we’re creating one of the most comprehensive pictures of participant behaviour, preferences, and future intentions available anywhere in the UK mass participation events market, “said John Tasker, partner at Massive.

2024 Findings Reveal Market Recovery and Growth

The 2024 report painted an encouraging picture of the mass participation events sector, with several key trends emerging:

  • Consumer confidence strengthened significantly, with participants spending more on events and related apparel, travelling greater distances to participate, and booking their places earlier than at any point since the pandemic
  • Event satisfaction improved dramatically, with twice as many participants reporting good value for money compared to previous years
  • Basic amenities remained crucial to participant satisfaction, with toilet facilities, clear signage, and accessibility ranking as top priorities for event- goers
  • Social media and word-of-mouth emerged as primary channels for event discovery, highlighting the critical importance of community engagement in event promotion

Optimistic Outlook Drives 2025 Research Focus

Last year’s survey revealed that many participants indicated plans to increase their event involvement, creating high expectations for continued market growth.

“The intention to do more events last year has happened so it will be interesting to see in this year’s research whether the growth in the sector can continue”, said Tasker.

How to Participate

The Mass Participation Pulse 2025 survey is free to participate in and open to anyone who takes part in or has an interest in mass participation events.

The survey will run throughout October and participants will be entered into a draw to win either the 1st prize of £250 of vouchers to spend at the online sports retailer Decathlon or 2 x runners up prizes of £50 to spend at Sports Shoes.

Survey Link: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/ZGCSQT/

The full 2024 report is available for download at: https://wearemassive.co.uk/the-mass-participation-pulse-2025/

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Triptii Dimri Opens Up About Laila Majnu’s Box Office During Its Initial Release
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Triptii Dimri Opens Up About Laila Majnu’s Box Office During Its Initial Release; Says, “Avinash Tiwary Had Been Here For 14 Years…”

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Triptii Dimri had made her lead debut with the now-cult classic Laila Majnu, a romantic saga that had a decent run during its initial theatrical release in 2018. Also, starring Avinash Tiwary as the male lead, the Sajid Ali directorial had received positive reviews; however, it performed decently at the box office.

Triptii Dimri On Laila Majnu’s Box Office Failure

Recently, the Bulbbul actress recalled the phase and expressed concern over co-star Avinash Tiwary, who had been in the industry longer than she had. “Laila Majnu will always remain a very special film for me. At that time we were not even famous, so there was no pressure. We would go to the homes of locals and eat there, and I felt deeply attached to Kashmir,” Triptii expresses.

She adds, “When the film did not do well, I felt very disappointed because we were back to zero. I had been around for at least two years, but Avinash Tiwary had been here for 14 years. Then we started giving auditions again.”

Despite its initial box office performance, Laila Majnu gained huge following, attracting cult status. In 2024, it witnessed a re-release and surpassed the lifetime collections of its original run. “I knew it would receive appreciation, because even today, eight years after its release, people still talk about it,” Dimri says.

Even today, Laila Majnu continues to be the top choice among romantic film lovers, especially for its tragic romantic plot, engaging narrative, impactful performances and deeply-moving soundtrack.

For more news and updates from the entertainment world, stay tuned to Bollywood Bubble.

Also Read: Laila Majnu To The Mehta Boys And Bulbul, Times Avinash Tiwary Proved His Acting Capabilities With Versatile Roles

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