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Naomi Judd, one half of the Grammy-winning duo the Judds , died at the age of 76 on Saturday. Her representative confirmed the news. No cause of death was given. “Today we sisters experienced a tragedy,” her daughters, singer Wynonna and film star Ashley, wrote on Twitter. “We lost our beautiful mother to the disease of mental illness. We are shattered. We are navigating profound grief and know that as we loved her, she was loved by her public. We are in unknown territory.” Today we sisters experienced a tragedy. We lost our beautiful mother to the disease of mental illness. We are shattered. We are navigating profound grief and know that as we loved her, she was loved by her public. We are in unknown territory. — ashley judd (@AshleyJudd) April 30, 2022 Born Diana Ellen Judd in Ashland, Kentucky, on Jan. 11, 1946, she married Michael Ciminella and gave birth to her oldest daughter Christina (later “Wynonna”) in 1964. Judd welcomed her second daughter Ashley in 1968. … [Read more...] about Naomi Judd, of Hit Country Duo the Judds, Dead at 76

Nia Sharma is one of the talented actresses on television. The actress, who was last seen in Ekta Kapoor's Naagin 6 , often grabs headlines for her style. The actress has done several music videos and has been away from small screen since a while now and recently when asked if she has taken a break from TV, she had clarified that she hasn't. Recently, while promoting her upcoming music video, the actress spoke about how articles written on her affect her. She said that it hurts when all that's written about her is how she dresses. Nia was quoted by India-Forums as saying, "No body ever wants to hear such things about themselves, you obviosuly get irritated at some point. But the field I am in and the position that I am in, I can't be reacting to everything and I don't want to. So when you say something and it is construed as something else, when all that is talked and written about is a certain malfunction in an award function or how you dress it does not feel … [Read more...] about Nia Sharma Says ‘It Hurts’ When All That Is Written About Her Is How She Dresses

Reliability – that’s been the defining trait of Little Big Town over the course of their nearly 20-year career. The gifted country quartet – with its signature, exquisite four-part harmony vocals – has worked its way through six solid, intermittently spectacular, kissed-by-classic-rock country albums and one quirky detour into funkier sounds with Pharrell Williams. They’ve enlivened awards shows: with their own material, with game pop crossovers with folks like Ariana Grande, and are the go-to group for tributes (most recently at a salute to the Bee Gees for an upcoming CBS special). They scored a slew of hits, from 2005’s swampy “Boondocks” to the watershed of the sultry Grammy-winning “Girl Crush.” The group has been generally well-liked, critically-acclaimed and showered with accolades. But each stage of Little Big Town’s growth felt incremental. But with new album The Breaker and their just-launched residency at Nashville’s iconic Ryman Auditorium, things have … [Read more...] about Why Little Big Town’s ‘The Breaker’ Is Made for the Concert Stage

Oscar winner Denzel Washington , gymnast Simone Biles and the late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs are among this year’s 17 recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom , the White House announced today. Presented to individuals who have “made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace or other significant societal, public or private endeavors,” the Medal is the nation’s highest civilian honor. Other recipients this year include the late Sen. John McCain, former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords and Olympic gold medalist Megan Rapinoe. See the complete list below. Washington, who has won two Oscars and a Tony Award, among other accolades, was cited for his service as National Spokesman for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America for more than 25 years. The awards will be presented at the White House next Thursday, July 7. The following individuals will be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom: Simone … [Read more...] about Denzel Washington, Gymnast Simone Biles Among 2022 Presidential Medal Of Freedom Recipients

Rating: 3.0 /5 Star Cast: Sona Mohapatra, Ram Sampath, Deepti Gupta Director: Deepti Gupta She has a voice and she is not going to be shut down. She is outspoken, unequivocally calls out patriarchy at every turn, and fights for equal footing in the entertainment world. She is unapologetic about wearing clothes that expose her cleavage while performing reimagined Sufi, qawali, and Meera bhajans. Sona Mohapatra, the singer-performer is unfazed by the criticism and brickbats she receives from trolls and the like. She doesn’t hesitate to give it back as good as she gets it. Her singing and activism are all about giving voice to women who continue to be treated as secondary to men. She voices her angst against the male-dominated music industry in no uncertain terms. Zindagi Special Projects’ Shut Up Sona is a whimsical look at a feisty female singer's artistic and activist overtures. India’s #MeToo movement may seem to have fizzled out but … [Read more...] about Shut Up Sona Documentary Review: A Voice That Must Be Heard