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Karachi, 15 September, 2026 (Nosheen): Pakistani actor Danish Taimoor is facing criticism on social media over his portrayal of another similar character in his new drama, with viewers expressing frustration over the repeated portrayal of wealthy, powerful and short-tempered heroes in Pakistani television dramas. In the new drama, Taimoor plays Shah Dawood, while Anmol Baloch portrays Bareera Ejaz. Shah Dawood is depicted as an influential and powerful man who is accustomed to having things done his way, while Bareera refuses to submit to his pressure. Following Shah Dawood’s aggressive and controlling behaviour in recent episodes, viewers have raised concerns about the storyline and criticised the repeated formula of portraying rich and powerful heroes as angry and dominant characters. Se...

 Los Angeles, 15 September, 2026 (Kamran Raja): Jean Smart won her fifth Primetime Emmy Award for her role as a determined stand-up comedian in “Hacks,” while Noah Wyle secured his second consecutive Emmy for portraying a traumatized emergency room doctor in “The Pitt,” as Hollywood celebrated the best of television on Monday. Smart made Emmy history by becoming the first performer to win the award for Best Comedy Actress for every season of a show’s run. “Hacks” aired its final season on HBO Max this year. “What a ride this has been!” Smart said on stage after thanking the show’s creators. Julia Louis-Dreyfus, who won Best Comedy Actress for six of the seven seasons of “Veep,” remains the only woman to have come close to Smart’s achievement. Wyle said it felt “overwhelming” to re...

Washington, 15 September, 2026 (Nosheen): American rapper Macklemore has been dropped from the remaining shows of singer Ed Sheeran’s US Loop Tour after making pro-Palestinian remarks during two earlier performances, including calls for a “Free Palestine,” tour promoters said Monday. In a statement to Rolling Stone, Messina Touring Group, the concert promoter for Sheeran’s US tour, said venues hosting upcoming dates had informed them that they would not allow concerts to proceed with Macklemore on the lineup, which could have resulted in cancellations affecting hundreds of thousands of fans. The agency said that after discussions with stakeholders, Macklemore would no longer perform on the remaining support dates. Macklemore responded on Instagram, saying he was unsure what to say after le...

 London, 15 September, 2026 (Ghufran): Indian Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh paid tribute to legendary Pakistani qawwali singer Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan during his historic performance at London’s Wembley Stadium.Dosanjh became the first Punjabi singer to headline Wembley Stadium, performing before an audience of around 90,000 people as part of his Aura World Tour, according to posts shared by his team on Instagram. During the concert, Dosanjh performed Sanson Ki Mala Pe, a celebrated composition associated with Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. Fans waved lights and sang along as the singer delivered an emotional rendition, creating a memorable atmosphere at the iconic venue. The tribute received appreciation from audiences and social media users, with many describing the performance as a...

KARACHI, September 14, 2026 (News Desk): Pakistan Idol 2026 winner Hira Qaiser is set to showcase her singing talent for the first time in Karachi at the Arts Council’s three-day music festival. The event will feature Pakistan Idol stars performing together in a major live concert, with established singers including Humaira Channa and Ghulam Abbas as well as emerging voices entertaining audiences over three days. Arts Council President Muhammad Ahmad Shah said that Pakistan Idol had brought forward several talented singers and that stars from Faisalabad, Lahore, Multan and Karachi had been invited to participate in the festival. He added that Hira Qaiser, the winner of Pakistan Idol 2026, would also perform and mesmerise the audience with her voice.

 MUMBAI, 14 September, 2026 (Nosheen): Abeer Singh, son of Bollywood superstar Salman Khan’s longtime bodyguard Gurmeet Singh Jolly, popularly known as Shera, is set to enter the Hindi film industry. According to Indian media reports, Abeer has been the subject of speculation about his Bollywood debut for several years. A Filmfare report has revealed that he will reportedly make his acting debut with the film Tarzan, which will also feature actor Sooraj Pancholi. However, details about the project remain limited at this stage, and it has yet to be confirmed whether Salman Khan will produce the film or be associated with it in any other capacity.

London, 14 September 2026 (Nosheen): Jemima Goldsmith, former wife of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former prime minister Imran Khan, has reportedly married Irish businessman Cameron O’Reilly in her second marriage, according to British media reports. British newspaper the Daily Mail reported that 62-year-old Jemima Goldsmith married Cameron O’Reilly, while her brother also confirmed the marriage, according to the report. Jemima was previously married to Imran Khan, with the couple tying the knot in 1995 and divorcing in 2004 after nine years of marriage. The couple has two sons. Following their divorce, Jemima returned to Britain with her children.

 Lahore, 14 September, 2026 (Nosheen): Wedding photographs of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s daughter, Mahnoor Safdar, have surfaced on social media and attracted widespread attention, with users sharing pictures of the bride and groom across various platforms. Mahnoor Safdar married Azaan Jabbar, son of a prominent industrialist, in an elegant yet private family ceremony held at Jati Umra on Saturday. Members of the Sharif family, close relatives and several prominent political figures attended the ceremony. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif specially arrived at Jati Umra to attend the wedding, while former prime minister and PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif, Mahnoor’s father Captain (retd) Muhammad Safdar, Hasan Nawaz and Hussain Nawaz were also present. Deputy Prime Minister Ish...

NEW DELHI, 13 September, 2026 (Nosheen): Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has received major relief from the Delhi High Court in a case concerning the controversial film Kala Hiran, with the court temporarily restraining its release in cinemas. According to Indian media reports, the court recorded the statement of the film’s producer Amit Jani during a hearing held on Saturday. The court observed that the film cannot be released in cinemas while the matter of its certification by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) remains pending. Kala Hiran is a crime thriller and drama inspired by the 1998 blackbuck hunting incident in Rajasthan, in which Salman Khan’s name also emerged and which has remained a subject of prolonged legal disputes. Salman Khan’s lawyer, Prag Khandehar, said the...

ISLAMABAD, 13 September, 2026 (Nosheen): Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Shahbaz Gill has made his entry into the music scene, appearing in a song by Indian singer Ammy Virk. Virk has incorporated Gill’s famous dialogue, “Jatt Da Putt Aan,” into his song “Oops,” which has reportedly been listened to by more than one million people so far. Ammy Virk was also attacked in Canada recently, but remained safe in the incident. Shahbaz Gill previously served as the Chief of Staff of PTI founder Imran Khan. He hails from Ratana, a village on the outskirts of Faisalabad.