A Melbourne woman’s suggestion that men pay a £78 ($100) deposit for first dates to discourage last-minute cancellations has sparked a heated debate online. Maddy Carty, host of the Mad’s World podcast, said the measure would help recoup time and money women invest in preparing for dates, including beauty treatments and travel costs. Speaking on … Read more
Alia Bhatt’s Jigra, despite receiving critical acclaim, struggled to make a mark at the box office. However, the film has found a second chance at success following its Netflix release on December 6, 2024. The film, directed by Vasan Bala, has been earning praise from viewers and industry veterans alike, including celebrated filmmaker Hansal Mehta. … Read more
Nadeem Sarwar / Digital Trends Bluesky has ascended in popularity, gaining over 20 million users in the past month. The influx of new users come mostly from X (formerly Twitter), in the wake of Donald Trump’s reelection and a series of controversial changes made by Elon Musk. If you’re looking to leave X, then one … Read more
Joe Raedle An observation about Disney theme park names has sparked a lively debate online following fans noticing that Disneyland contains “LA” (referencing Los Angeles, California), while Disney World includes “ORL” (for Orlando, Florida). The NBC Palm Springs Segment highlighted the letters contained in each theme park name and asked “coincidence or conspiracy?” NBC Palm … Read more
In the wake of Vikrant Massey’s shocking announcement to step away from acting, filmmaker Sanjay Gupta shared his thoughts on social media, offering a perspective on the actor’s bold decision. The director took to X (formerly Twitter) to highlight the courage behind Massey’s move, drawing a parallel with another renowned filmmaker, Hansal Mehta. Sanjay Gupta … Read more
Bluesky is under scrutiny for failing to disclose key details and potentially violating EU regulations, but regulators claim they lack the authority to oversee the platform because it isn’t classified as a “very large online platform” under the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA). Founded in 2019, Bluesky was initially funded by Twitter founder Jack Dorsey. … Read more
Actor Sumeet Vyas took to social media to express his frustration with Sony Electronics after his expensive Sony Bravia LED TV experienced multiple issues within just five months of purchase. Sumeet Vyas SLAMS Sony Electronics over faulty Bravia TV after multiple repairs; calls it “absolute breach of trust” Vyas shared his grievance in a tweet … Read more
Filmmaker Hansal Mehta has expressed concern over the challenges faced by All We Imagine As Light, the critically acclaimed film directed by Payal Kapadia. The movie, which made history by winning the prestigious Grand Prix award at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2024, is yet to secure a digital streaming platform for its release, … Read more
Arabic Spokesperson Colonel Avichay Adraee was “delighted to express [his] heartfelt gratitude and appreciation” to Lebanese journalist Joumana Gebara for her appreciation letter in a post on X/Twitter on Sunday night. On Saturday evening, Gebara posted on X a letter in English in which she praised Col. Adraee, emphasizing he “became THE source and … Read more
In the week following the U.S. presidential election, X alternative Bluesky gained over a million new users, most of whom live in the U.S., Canada, and Britain, according to a Bluesky spokesperson. The influx of new users propelled Bluesky to a new milestone on Wednesday: The platform crossed the 15 million user mark. One month … Read more
