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Ariana Grande says Madonna gave her a "warm welcome" at the beginning of her career
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Ariana Grande says Madonna gave her a “warm welcome” at the beginning of her career

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Ariana Grande has revealed that Madonna gave her a “warm welcome” in the early days of her career.

  • READ MORE: Ariana Grande – ‘Eternal Sunshine’ review: a compelling mood piece

Speaking in a new interview on Evan Ross Katz’s Shut Up Evan podcast, Grande reflected on the support she received from pop icons, including Beyoncé, Mariah Carey and Madonna when she first entered the music industry.

“I’m very lucky that my idols have been very kind to me… I remember Madonna immediately was very kind,” she said. “I think she was one of the first people to reach out and, like, give me a warm welcome, and it was just really cool. I was overwhelmed by it, because I love her so much.”

She went on to mention Carey’s support, as well as meeting Beyoncé in 2013. “Beyoncé had me come visit a music video she was shooting, and I was just there in the corner,” she recalled. “I was like, ‘Why am I here?’ It was after I sang ‘Tattooed Heart’ on the AMAs. She invited me to set to visit her, and she just was being kind — she gave me a little bit of advice, and, you know, I asked, but she was so kind.”

She continued, “I feel like I had people I really looked up to embrace me. It made me feel safe.”

 

Grande and Madonna have built a close relationship through the years, with Madonna even making a voice cameo in the music video for Grande’s 2019 single ‘God Is A Woman’.

In other Ariana Grande news, next summer she’s set to embark on her ‘Eternal Sunshine’ tour, which will mark her first return to the stage in six years, following her 2019 ‘Sweetener’ trek. See a full list of dates here.

The upcoming tour also follows her turning her sights over to acting lately – taking on the leading role in last year’s acclaimed Wicked adaptation and its forthcoming sequel Wicked: For Good.

She has rarely played live since she completed her huge 2019 tour, only making a handful of appearances at non-profit events and award shows. She did reassure fans, however, saying that she wasn’t “abandoning” music and was looking into a number of live shows for 2026.

In a four-star review of ‘Eternal Sunshine’, Nick Levine wrote for NME: “It’s the most sophisticated project yet from a preternaturally talented vocalist who keeps getting better. Whatever you take away from it, ‘Eternal Sunshine’ definitely isn’t an album you’ll want to wipe from memory.”

As for Madonna, earlier this year she announced her return to Warner Records with a new dance album, ‘Confessions On A Dance Floor Part 2’, scheduled for 2026. It comes almost two decades after the pop icon departed the label, with which she was signed for the first 25 years of her career.

She also recently announced the release of a special ‘Bedtime Stories’ 30th anniversary EP with early demos and rarities.

The EP will be released on November 28 (pre-order here) while the original ‘Bedtime Stories’ will also be released on limited-edition silver vinyl.

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The Reason Dua Lipa Is Supporting MISTR's National PrEP Day Will Warm Your Heart! | Glamsham.com
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The Reason Dua Lipa Is Supporting MISTR’s National PrEP Day Will Warm Your Heart! | Glamsham.com

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Dua Lipa thrilled hundreds of fans with a surprise performance at MISTR’s first-ever National PrEP Day celebration, held at The Abbey in West Hollywood on Thursday, October 9. The Grammy-winning singer lit up the stage as the secret guest, performing hits like New Rules, Houdini, and Don’t Start Now for a crowd filled with LGBTQ fans and celebrities.

“Let’s have a party!” the 30-year-old pop star shouted to the crowd, dancing the night away to raise awareness for HIV prevention. The event, hosted by Bob the Drag Queen, aimed to promote the use of PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) — a daily pill or bi-annual injection that reduces the risk of HIV transmission by 99%. The celebration capped off a 10-day national campaign that sought to get 10,000 new users started on PrEP by October 10.

According to People, the star-studded evening saw appearances by Cardi B, Demi Lovato, Kim Petras, Matt Bomer, NeNe Leakes, Cynthia Bailey, Tamar Braxton, Tom Daley, Omar Apollo, and more. DJs Diplo, SG Lewis, and Joey with the Mustache kept the energy high, while drag icons like Aquaria, Plastique Tiara, Trinity the Tuck, Symone, and Shea Couleé performed Dua Lipa-inspired routines before joining her on stage.

Also Read: Dua Lipa’s Sassy Style! Braless in blazer and lacy top for magazine cover

Following the unforgettable night, Dua took to Instagram to share moments from the performance. Dressed in a striking pink bodysuit, she posed alongside several drag queens and posted highlights from the event. “A night at The Abbey w THE QUEENS!!!!!!” she captioned the post.

The appearance came after four sold-out shows at L.A.’s Kia Forum during her Radical Optimism Tour, where she surprised fans with duets alongside Gwen Stefani and Lionel Richie. Dua will continue her tour through San Francisco and Seattle in October before heading to South America, wrapping up in December.

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Heer Express Review – Warm at The Edges, Empty at The Centre

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Punjabi families in the midst of high drama, traversing the cultures and locations of Punjab and London should be declared a no-go for all filmmakers and screenwriters. How many times can the magic of Jab We Met and Queen be rehashed for the big screen? Heer Express is a sweet film, but it does commit the cardinal cinematic sin of being all-too-familiar, a little too often. 
Director Umesh Shukla (who has previously made movies like 102 Not Out and Oh My God!) presents Heer Express as a clean, old-school family entertainer. The kind of movie that tugs politely at the heartstrings while serving a handful of soft laughs and life lessons. On paper it has the ingredients: an earnest newcomer, Divita Juneja playing Heer, as the likeable heroine, seasoned character actors who know how to hold a frame Sanjay Mishra, Gulshan Grover, Ashutosh Rana, and a premise that shifts from Punjab to London so you get family sentiment mixed with a fish-out-of-water vibe. Trouble is, the film mostly stays on the tracks of predictability and never builds enough steam.

Performance-wise the movie is serviceable. Divita Juneja is an exciting discovery. She’s sincere on screen and carries the film’s emotional weight better than the script deserves. Prit Kamani and Ashutosh Rana provide welcome support, and there are moments where Sanjay Mishra and Gulshan Grover quietly lift the proceedings with small, lived-in touches. Audiences seem to notice and like the lead’s warmth even if they grumble about the rest.

Where Heer Express falters is structure and stakes. One could say that the bland screenplay, cliché beats and manufactured crises neither surprise nor deepen the characters. Scenes that should land emotionally feel preordained, and the film’s attempts at comedy don’t often land, which makes the tonal shifts feel clunky rather than charming. The pacing occasionally drags, and many plot turns feel like they belong to a movie that would have been more forgivable a decade ago.

On the technical front the film is tidy but unremarkable. Competent cinematography and a safe musical palette that never quite lodges itself in memory. When a film trades on sentiment rather than invention, it needs either a razor-sharp script or an exceptionally evocative sound/visual design; Heer Express has neither.
If you love family dramas that follow a comforting, familiar blueprint and you came for performances and a gentle vibe, you’ll probably enjoy parts of it. If you want sharper writing, surprises, or something emotionally risky, this one won’t satisfy.
Bottom line is, Heer Express is a clean, well-meaning film with a capable lead and a few sweet moments, but its insistence on safe, clichéd storytelling keeps it from being memorable. Watch it if you’re in the mood for a warm, undemanding evening. Go in with low expectations and you might come out smiling.

Also Read: Heer Express Trailer: Hilarious Family Drama Introducing Debutant Divita Juneja

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Tamannaah says Karan Johar ‘champions people’ who aren’t from Bollywood amid nepotism debate: 'He’s warm, welcoming'
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Tamannaah says Karan Johar ‘champions people’ who aren’t from Bollywood amid nepotism debate: ‘He’s warm, welcoming’

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Actor Tamannaah has heaped praises on filmmaker Karan Johar saying that he even “champions people” who aren’t from the industry. Speaking with News18 Showsha, Tamannaah said Karan understand the “importance of making films with very strong female characters.”

Tamannaah has only good things to say about Karan Johar.

Tamannaah says Karan Johar champions outsiders

Tamannaah called Karan “extremely warm and welcoming”. “As a person, I think he’s extremely warm and welcoming, and he champions people who’re from the industry and those who aren’t from the industry,” she said.

Tamannaah says Karan has in-depth understanding of women

Tamannaah said that Karan has been consistently understanding women “for many, many years now.” “Maybe Karan has an in-depth understanding of women, but he isn’t validated enough for that. He’s a person who has consistently done that for many, many years now. Many a times, he has and continues to be the face of great causes while he enjoys being in this set-up of glamour and is his fun self. He’s a great example for how to take the responsibility of the industry that he belongs to, and he holds that very proudly.”

Karan has time and again faced criticism on social media platforms for giving opportunities to “nepo-kids.” On Koffee With Karan 5, actor Kangana Ranaut called him ‘the flag-bearer of nepotism’ and he has been facing flak since then. Recently, Karan got angry when an Instagram user called him “nepo kid ka daijaan (nanny for nepo kids).”

Karan responded, “Chup kar!!! Ghar baithe baithee negativity mat paal! Do bachon ka kaam dekh !! Aur khud kuch kaam kar (Shut up! Don’t breed negativity sitting at home! Watch the work of the two kids! And do some work yourself)!!!!”

Tamannaah and Karan’s next project

Tamannaah and Karan are collaborating on their upcoming series Do You Wanna Partner. It also stars Diana Penty, Jaaved Jaaferi, Nakuul Mehta, Shweta Tiwari, Neeraj Kabi, Sufi Motiwala, and Rannvijay Singha. It is written by Nandini Gupta, Aarsh Vora and Mithun Gangopadhyay. Do You Wanna Partner premiered on Prime Video on September 12.

Produced by Dharmatic Entertainment, with Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, and Apoorva Mehta backing the project, the show is directed by Collin D’Cunha and Archit Kumar.

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Priyanka Chopra's 'Namaste' As Warm Greetings At New York Fashion Week Convinced Netizens of Her Cultural Roots
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Priyanka Chopra’s ‘Namaste’ As Warm Greetings At New York Fashion Week Convinced Netizens of Her Cultural Roots

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Our desi girl, aka Priyanka Chopra, and her husband Nick Jonas turned heads and set major couple goals with their charming appearance at New York Fashion Week 2025. The power duo recently attended the Ralph Lauren show, where they instantly became the center of attention. Dressed in perfectly coordinated brown ensembles, Priyanka and Nick looked effortlessly stylish as they posed for the cameras and mingled with the fashion elite.

Priyanka Chopra And Nick Jonas

Even while attending one of the world’s biggest fashion events, Priyanka proudly carried her Indian roots. A video from the evening shows her greeting photographers and fans with a warm “Namaste” as she walked hand in hand with Nick. This simple yet graceful gesture won hearts across social media, with fans praising her for staying connected to her culture even on such a global stage. The clip of her sweet greeting has since gone viral, with viewers calling it both classy and adorable.

Priyanka Chopra

Priyanka and Nick’s fairytale romance is no secret to their followers. The couple first crossed paths at the Met Gala in 2017, where they walked the red carpet together as guests of designer Ralph Lauren. At the time, Priyanka believed Nick had placed her firmly in the friend zone, especially since she arrived nearly an hour late to meet him. However, fate had other plans. Shortly after the event, Nick slid into her DMs, and their friendship soon blossomed into a full-fledged love story.

Priyanka Chopra And Nick Jonas

By July 2018, the pair were inseparable and took a romantic trip to Greece, where Nick proposed. Their whirlwind romance led to a spectacular wedding just a few months later in December 2018, held in India with both Hindu and Christian ceremonies that beautifully blended their cultures. Today, Priyanka and Nick are proud parents to their adorable daughter Malti Marie, who was born via surrogacy in 2022.

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Toasty Makeup Is the Trend To Warm up to This Fall
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Toasty Makeup Is the Trend To Warm up to This Fall

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As summer slides into fall, we’re doing our seasonal wardrobe switch-over and swapping out our flip-flops for leaf-kicking boots. But what about your makeup? Enter, toasty makeup.

Between the sun-kissed radiance of the summer months and the caramelized softness coming into the autumnal season, this is a trending look that plays on your warm shades. You instantly warm the complexion for a sophisticated back-to-school glow, but with a sultry vibe for those darker evenings. Think sheer skin tints and bronzy pink blush, careful contouring, and caramel-shaded lips. Already, everyone from Emily Ratajkowski to Hailey Bieber and Tyla look to be a fan of the aesthetic. So here’s how to warm up to this season’s biggest makeup trend.

What does ‘Toasty Makeup’ look like?

Over on TikTok, toasty makeup is this season’s glam du jour. Using a colorimetry of brown, copper and orange tones, this beauty makeover is inspired by the gourmand shades of a toasted bread and caramel. The “toasted” effect from this tonal uniformity instantly brings a soft warmth to the face, without appearing artificial.

The result? A harmony of velvety browns and dark roast honey tones. The complexion is light and dewy, with light bases that let the skin breathe—consider applying your base with your fingers to really melt it in. The bronzy effect comes from the added sculpting touches after.

On the cheekbones, a peach or apricot blush diffuses a feel of radiance, giving the illusion of a summer freshness, with a smattering of sunburn-style blush across the bridge of the nose. With a highlight applied on the peaks of the face, subtle touches of champagne or gold catch the light in all of the right places. On the eyes, shadows come in shades of caramel, bronze, and smoky brown, applied in a halo across the lid to create a vaporous color. (You can achieve that by applying product lightly with the tip of your finger, or a super soft brush swept delicately across the lid crease). And finally, lips come in nude shades of honey, terracotta, or soft rose, with a glossy finish.

The finished look should feel luminous, sensual, and sun-kissed. It captures the spirit of an infinite summer, even at the start of the new school year.

Toasty makeup inspirations

Tyla
The South African singer sports a perfect example of toasty makeup, with her luminous complexion, iridescent eyelids, and warm rosy blush applied to the apples of her cheeks.

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Akshay Kumar, Alia Bhatt & More Extend Warm Wishes on Ganesh Chaturthi 2025

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The festive spirit of Ganesh Chaturthi lit up homes across India on Thursday, and Bollywood stars made sure to share the joy with their fans. The festival, one of the most widely celebrated occasions in the country, was filled with devotion, laughter, and heartfelt wishes. From colourful idols to warm greetings, celebrities came together to spread positivity.
Akshay Kumar, who has often marked the festival with personal celebrations, took to social media to wish his followers. He wrote, “Aap aur aapke parivaar ko Ganesh Chaturthi ki dedh saari shubhkaamnayein. Ganpati Bappa Moriya!” His message quickly gathered thousands of likes and warm responses from fans.
Alia Bhatt also joined in by sharing a glimpse of the Ganpati idol at her home. She wrote on Instagram, “Happy Ganesh Chaturthi! Wishing love, luck and prosperity to you and your loved ones.” Her festive post was filled with bright colours and carried her trademark warmth.

Katrina Kaif shared a simple yet heartfelt wish, saying, “May Lord Ganesha’s blessings bring an abundance of joy in your life. Happy Ganesh Chaturthi.” Fans admired her elegant post that reflected the serenity of the occasion.

Katrina Kaif, Alia Bhatt and more

Suniel Shetty added his prayers, writing, “On this auspicious day, may Vignaharta bless every home with peace, prosperity and wisdom. Ganpati Bappa Moriya, Mangal Murti Moriya.” His message was widely reshared by admirers.

Other stars including Priyanka Chopra, Sonam Kapoor, and several others also posted festive greetings, sending love and blessings to their followers. Many shared photos of idols from their homes, giving fans a personal peek into their celebrations.

Katrina Kaif, Alia Bhatt and more

 

Katrina Kaif, Alia Bhatt and more

 

Katrina Kaif, Alia Bhatt and more

 

Katrina Kaif, Alia Bhatt and more

 

Bollywood’s annual participation in Ganesh Chaturthi has always been a special highlight, as celebrities blend their personal devotion with public celebrations, reminding fans of the cultural and spiritual significance of the day.
As the chants of “Ganpati Bappa Morya” echoed across the country, Bollywood stars joined their fans in marking the joyous occasion. With prayers, love, and blessings, the industry once again celebrated the festival as a symbol of unity, hope, and new beginnings.

Also Read: 16 pictures from Ambani’s Jamnagar celebration ft. SRK, Aamir, Salman, Deepika, Katrina and more

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