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Indian Express
41 minutes ago
- Indian Express
Katy Perry's ex-boyfriend Orlando Bloom hilariously responds to Justin Trudeau dating buzz
Orlando Bloom definitely knows how to laugh at himself, especially when the internet tries to drag him into his ex's rumored new fling. For days now, Katy Perry and former Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau have been making headlines, with the internet convinced the two are a thing after being spotted on multiple outings, including Trudeau attending Perry's concert. All this comes just days after Bloom and Perry announced the end of their decade-long relationship. So when a satirical site tried to twist the narrative and brought former German Chancellor into the mix, Bloom couldn't resist responding. Also read: Justin Trudeau seen dancing and swooning at Katy Perry's concert; fans say, 'better than Orlando Bloom' On Saturday, satirical site The Onion posted a fake headline claiming Orlando Bloom had moved on as well, this time with none other than former German Chancellor Angela Merkel. The made-up story had it all: candlelit dinner, oysters, chocolate cake, and a ridiculous insider quote saying Angela had him laughing all night. 'Just weeks after announcing his split with fiancée Katy Perry, English actor Orlando Bloom was photographed Friday dining with former German Chancellor Angela Merkel,' it read, alongside an AI-generated image of the two at a dinner table, wine in hand. The post added, 'Angela kept Orlando laughing all night, he couldn't keep his eyes off her!' But instead of brushing it off or getting annoyed, Bloom dropped a quick '👏👏👏' in the comments, fully in on the joke. Also read: Justin Trudeau looks smitten on second date with Katy Perry in new pictures; former Canadian PM adds more fuel to romance rumours After announcing their split, Bloom and Perry were spotted spending time together with their five-year-old daughter, Daisy Dove Bloom, whom they welcomed in 2020. The pair said they were parting ways on good terms, no drama. However, just days later, Katy and Justin Trudeau were spotted not once, but twice, in Montréal on July 28. First, they grabbed dinner and drinks. Then the next day, they were seen walking a dog through Mount Royal Park before heading to Le Violon, a swanky local spot for dinner. And two days later, Trudeau was caught vibing in the crowd at her concert, mouthing the lyrics like he'd been a fan for years. Trudeau, who officially split from his wife, Sophie Grégoire, last year, seems to be settling into his post-politics chapter. Perry, meanwhile, called off her decade-long engagement with Bloom in early July. A Canadian source told People there's real chemistry: 'They're attracted to each other,' adding they've got plenty in common, 'idealistic, optimistic, and still trying to make the world a better place.' Despite the breakup, reps of Bloom and Perry said, the ex-couple is on the same page about parenting and 'will continue to be seen together as a family.' As for Trudeau, he's reportedly staying cautious. Another source said he's used to living privately and is not one to show off a new relationship until it's serious. 'He knows people are watching,' the source said, 'so he's being low-key about it for now.'
Time of India
2 hours ago
- Time of India
Where is Gen Z's friendship anthem?
In the late '90s, while boarding a flight back from Bombay, AR Rahman handed over a walkman and headphones to director Kathir. As the filmmaker put on the headphones, he had no idea he was about to hear what would become a generational anthem. 'I didn't know the song was going to become a National Friendship Anthem, but I instantly loved the tune. Rahman had hummed it with the words "Mustafa, Mustafa," and Vaali sir decided to keep the same word,' recalls an enthusiastic Kathir. That moment would gift Tamil cinema one of its most iconic songs: Mustafa Mustafa (Kadhal Desam) — an essential song at every farewell gathering ever since. For Kathir, the inspiration to include a friendship track came from an earlier classic, Pasumai Niraintha, penned by Kannadasan. 'It had the lines 'Paadi thirintha paravaigalae, pazhagi kazhitha thozhargalae,' Kathir says, 'I wanted to have one such song that captured that shared journey of friends – a fun, love story of two friends. ' Singing the history of friendships A glance through Tamil cinema's music timeline shows each decade has had its own take on friendship. If the '60s had Pasumai Niraintha Ninaivugale, the '70s gave us Andha Naal Nyabagam, while the '80s featured the classic Nanbane Enathu Uyir Nanbane. The '90s is remembered for the beautiful Kaatukuyil Manasukulla from Thalapathi along with Mustafa Mustafa. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 40+ Celebrity Couples When They First Got Together vs. What They Look Like Now BridesBlush Undo But it was by the late '90s and the 2000s, when Tamil films revolved around college life and youth culture, that Kollywood had its youngsters humming to many friendship songs – Eshwar (Kannethire Thondrinaal), Oru Nanban Irundhaal (Enakku 20 Unakku 18), Manase Manase (April Madhathil) Dosthuu Bada Dosthu (Saroja), Taxi Taxi (Sakkarakatti), En Frienda Pola (Nanban) and a lot more. Friendship songs made over decades are more than just about bonding – they're history recorded in rhythms. If Mustafa talks about college ragging paving the way for friendships, Andha Naal likens friendship to the vibrancy of a temple festival. Lyricist Ko Sesha recalls writing for contemporary times in his song Friendship Anthem, from the 2020 rom-com Oh My Kadavule. 'One of the lines in the song goes, 'Sothu la kooda pangu kudupom, Samosa la pangu kedaiyaadhu' – it simply sums up our friendships, with something we all relate to.' There's also always a certain poetry to such songs, he adds. 'Why does Vaali use kaatukuyil (wild sparrow) and not oorkuruvi (house sparrow) in Kaatukuyil Manasukulla? Because Kaatukuyilu has a certain wilderness to it, it carries a carefree spirit - just like friendship.' The missing anthem Even until the early 2010s, films like Ko (Gala Gala) and Endrendrum Punnagai (Yealae Yealae Dosthu Da) still carried the torch. But somewhere along the way, these songs — and the stories that birthed them — have faded from the spotlight. 'We give what the story asks for,' explains I Ahmed, director of Endrendrum Punnagai. 'I wanted to show a film that had both bromance and romance, so naturally, the story needed a friendship song to depict the deep bond the three friends shared.' Ko Sesha agrees, 'A film must demand a friendship song, and for that, friendship needs to be central to the narrative,' he explains, pointing out that Oh My Kadavule is about two friends falling in love. Where's the Fren Z anthem? So, what defines the friendships of Gen Z? Where is their anthem? Kathir feels that in the past decade or so, Tamil cinema has leaned towards violence, thrillers, and action-oriented stories, and this could be why we don't have such songs anymore. 'As films revolving around romance, family entertainers, and friendships have gradually reduced, naturally, the space for friendship songs has shrunk.' Ahmed points out that the way we consume cinema and songs has changed, given our social media consumption and Reel culture. 'In those days, Mustafa Mustafa would be played twice or thrice in theatres on request. But I think audiences have changed now. They feel songs create a certain lag in the film. That said, friendship is an ever-relatable thing, and both songs and stories of such kind will return,' he opines. Ko Sesha, too, asserts that it's just a matter of time before Gen Z gets its own friendship anthem. 'Each generation has just one or two iconic friendship songs,' he reasons. So, a Gen Z friendship anthem? Hopefully, it's probably just a film or two away. - Harshini SV
Hindustan Times
3 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Katy Perry's ex takes cheeky jab at her romance buzz with Justin Trudeau: ‘Friends or not?'
Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry seemed to make an 'instant connection' over dinner and then at a concert last month. The singer's ex-fiance, Orlando Bloom, is apparently enjoying the buzz around the new rumored romance. While there is no concrete evidence to confirm Trudeau and Perry's relationship status, reports suggest that they are 'interested in each other'. Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom appear at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Beverly Hills(Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) The former Canadian prime minister and the pop star were recently seen enjoying dinner in Montreal, and Trudeau also attended her sold-out Lifetimes Tour concert at Bell Centre. PEOPLE quoted a source saying that the two had an 'instant connection', but any relationship between them is in the 'early stages'. However, soon memes targeted Katy Perry's ex, Orlando Bloom. Orlando Bloom responds to viral post Satirical outlet The Onion poked fun at Perry's romance rumors with Trudeau by pretending to set Bloom up with another former world leader - Angela Merkel. 'Orlando Bloom Spotted At Dinner With Angela Merkel,' a headline from The Onion, shared on Friday, read. The Instagram post was accompanied by what appeared to be an AI-generated image of the actor and the former Chancellor of Germany enjoying a candlelit meal together. "Just weeks after announcing his split with fiancée Katy Perry, English actor Orlando Bloom was photographed Friday dining with former German Chancellor Angela Merkel,' the newspaper further joked. 'Angela kept Orlando laughing all night — he couldn't keep his eyes off her!' said an insider source who spotted the pair sipping wine, slurping oysters, and splitting a decadent piece of chocolate layer cake at a Michelin-starred restaurant,' it added. Orlando Bloom was quick to react. Rather than brushing off The Onion's joke, the actor applauded, commenting '👏👏👏' on the post. Bloom did not elaborate. Last month, PEOPLE cited a source to report that Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau have 'a lot in common'. 'They are interested in each other, but it will take a while to see where this goes. She is traveling around the world, and he is figuring out his life now that he is no longer prime minister of Canada, but there is an attraction. They have a lot in common,' the source said.
