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India Today
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
BLACKPINK makes a thunderous return with high-energy single Jump
BLACKPINK is back! The K-pop supergroup made their long-awaited return on Friday with 'Jump', a song they debuted on stage during Deadline Tour stage in South Korea. 'Jump' is a pulse-pounding digital single that marks their first group release in nearly three by a star-studded global team including TEDDY, Diplo, Zikai, Claudia Valentina, and Jesse Bluu, and produced by Diplo, 24, Boaz Van De Beatz and others, 'Jump' seems like a musical detour for BLACKPINK from their previous releases, as it lends more into frenetic beats and unpredictable drops, the song offers space for each member to shine. Jisoo, Jennie, Rose, and Lisa bring their distinct vocal styles to the table while maintaining BLACKPINK's signature cohesion and also signals the beginning of a new era for the group following a hiatus that saw each member pursue solo ventures: Jennie and Lisa made their acting debuts in 'The Idol' and 'The White Lotus Season 3', respectively; Rose continued her music journey; while Jisoo expanded her screen presence and brand collaborations. The group's comeback aligns with the kick-off of their ambitious World Tour Deadline, spanning 31 shows across 16 cities, including stadium dates in Los Angeles, Paris, London, and New York. The US leg begins this weekend with a two-night spectacle at SoFi Stadium in LA, before the tour heads to Europe and Asia in the coming months.'Jump' is available now on all streaming platforms.- EndsMust Watch
Pink Villa
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
BLACKPINK's Lisa reportedly got 55 million KRW per episode for The White Lotus Season 3, fans say 'too much for a cameo'
K-pop star Lisa made a memorable debut in the acting sphere with HBO's The White Lotus Season 3. Her portrayal of Mook, a sly and manipulative hotelier of a Thai hotel, earned widespread acclaim. The global success of the show's first two seasons likely drove up fees for the cast of the third instalment. However, rumors about Lisa's alleged per-episode earning sparked online debate among fans, given her relatively limited screen time. Did Lisa get paid 55 million KRW paycheck per episode for The White Lotus Season 3? The White Lotus Season 3 showcased Lisa 's acting talents, and her fans thoroughly enjoyed it. Bagging a role in the popular Hollywood show is quite a big deal and the BLACKPINK member did it as a first-timer. This made the series' fans curious to know how she got casted for the role and what her fees might be. As per a recent post made by the X (formerly Twitter) account Buzzing Pop, Lisa received 5,52,22,800 KRW (40,000 USD) per episode. Check out fan reactions to Lisa's 55 million KRW paycheck for The White Lotus Season 3 According to the series' viewers, the Rockstar singer has too short of a screen-time to be offered a payment as much as 55 million KRW. They sarcastically commented on how easy it was for a "talentless celebrity" to do "nothing", yet received a good amount. They alleged that it was "too much for a cameo which barely had lines or screentime.. Other actors deserve better." However, her fans quickly rallied to her defence. As per them, all the main cast of the show received the same amount and Lisa made even more from her singing career and her entrepreneurship than what she received through her The White Lotus Season appearance. They also stressed on her global status, which led to the show gaining even more traction. Her being a Thai national and promoting the show well in both her home country and overseas, added to the show's popularity, as per the K-pop artist's fans. Regardless of the debate over her pay, Lisa's scenes generated significant buzz despite her limited screen time.
NDTV
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
The White Lotus Season 3 Popularity Leads To Tourism Boom In Thailand's Koh Samui
In today's content-driven world, social media sites like YouTube and Instagram are influencing our travel plans for better or worse. Beyond social media, pop culture also has a big impact on our travel decisions. Everyone dreamed of taking a stroll around the city of love after seeing 'Emily in Paris' while ' Bridgerton ' left us enamoured by England's grand estates. Similarly, Thailand's Koh Samui is the new travel destination that is witnessing a travel boom after appearing in 'The White Lotus Season 3'. The third season of the HBO series sparked an 88 per cent increase in internet searches for Koh Samui while hotel reservations on the country's second-largest island increased by 44 per cent, reported the Bangkok Post. According to the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT), The White Lotus' popularity may prevent Koh Samui from having a slow season this year. Ratchaporn Poolsawadee, vice president of the TCT, said that the new season of the series has significantly boosted interest in travel to Thailand, particularly to Koh Samui. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The White Lotus (@thewhitelotus) As per Opodo, an online travel agency, British tourists were the most interested in Thailand with a 53 per cent rise in searches year over year. Thailand accounted for 9 per cent of the travel searches conducted by British citizens during the first week of The White Lotus Season 3, which aired from February 16-23. While searches for Phuket and Bangkok witnessed increases of 66 per cent and 61 per cent, respectively, Koh Samui saw the largest growth of 88 per cent. In terms of travel data, the number of visitors from the US increased by 12 per cent to over 6,25,000 through May, while the arrivals from Europe increased by about 18 per cent to over 3 million in the same time period. Poolsawadee expects that the series will attract tourists to the island year-round, potentially eliminating the traditional low season.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Aimee Lou Wood Was Seemingly So Upset About SNL Parodying Her. Now, An Insider Opens Up About The Response From Her Pals
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. As wild as the drama got on The White Lotus Season 3 — which ended its run on the 2025 TV schedule in April — the whispers of behind-the-scenes happenings has arguably been even juicier. That includes a potential feud between Walton Goggins and Aimee Lou Wood, which was exacerbated by their reactions to a Saturday Night Live bit that mocked the actress' teeth. Wood slammed the sketch, and an insider is now revealing how her pals and co-stars responded. 'The White Potus' was a sketch that aired on the April 12 episode of SNL. Sarah Sherman appeared to portray Chelsea from The White Lotus (available to stream with a Max subscription) by donning prosthetic teeth that resembled Aimee Lou Wood's. The actress called it 'mean and unfunny,' and according to Life&Style, many of her castmates agreed. A source said: Everyone is rallying around her, well, everyone except Walton Goggins, who she's on the outs with, but the rest of the cast has totally been there for her. Rumors of tension between Aimee Lou Wood and Walton Goggins spread after the actors went from saying absolutely glowing things about each other to unfollowing each other on social media. Goggins refused to address it, but many read into his own response to the Saturday Night Live sketch, which he called 'smashing,' commenting on the show's Instagram, 'Hahahahahhahaha Amazzzingggg.' Walton Goggins even went on to serve as a Saturday Night Live Season 50 host on May 10, but that was reportedly in the works before 'The White Potus' sketch drama. It's unknown what, if anything, has been said between him and his on-screen love (Goggins played Chelsea's partner Rick), but the insider claims the support she received from other friends has helped. They said: They've called her to tell her how absurd the sketch was. Other people have taken to social media to defend her, which has of course made her feel a whole lot better. Even SNL cast members have reached out to the actress, with Sarah Sherman sending her flowers and saying she 'never meant to hurt anyone's feelings." HOW SNL RESPONDED TO BACKLASH ➤ Sarah Sherman felt 'terrible' about making Aimee Lou Wood feel bad➤ Chloe Fineman admits 'parody can go too far'➤ Bowen Yang says actress' reaction was 'completely valid' ➤ Despite reports, SNL did not apologize to Aimee Lou Wood Aimee Lou Wood low-key stole The White Lotus Season 3, so it's understandable that she got frustrated that people were more focused on her teeth than her performance. However, when paparazzi photographed the actress sobbing in South London days after the Saturday Night Live sketch aired, she denied that was the reason. As for the supposed feud between her and Walton Goggins, the pair started following each other on Instagram again last month, and there are now rumors that they may be reuniting soon — if for no other reason, the Emmy campaign The White Lotus stars will inevitably be involved in. If you want to see the SNL sketch that upset Aimee Lou Wood and added fuel to the feud rumors, you can watch the April 12 episode or any other Saturday Night Live edition with a Peacock subscription. Peacock TV: from $7.99 a month/$79.99 a yearPeacock is your destination for all 50 seasons of Saturday Night Live! It costs as little as $7.99 a month, and you can also purchase Peacock Premium to enjoy ad-free streams and download titles to watch offline at your Deal As for the supposed feud between her and Walton Goggins, the pair started following each other on Instagram again last month, and there are now rumors that they may be reuniting soon — if for no other reason, the Emmy campaign The White Lotus stars will inevitably be involved in. If you want to see the SNL sketch that upset Aimee Lou Wood and added fuel to the feud rumors, you can watch the April 12 episode or any other Saturday Night Live edition with a Peacock subscription.
Buzz Feed
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
How Jason Isaacs Misjudged Patrick Schwarzenegger
It's no secret that there's a bit of a negative implication that comes with being a nepo baby in Hollywood. And so, when Jason Isaacs found out that he'd be working with Patrick Schwarzenegger on The White Lotus, he was a little apprehensive. If the last name wasn't enough of a giveaway, Patrick is the eldest son of Hollywood icon-turned-politician and businessperson Arnold Schwarzenegger and journalist, author, and Kennedy family member, Maria Shriver. On Season 3 of The White Lotus, Jason played the wealthy but troubled patriarch of the Ratliff family, Timothy, and Patrick played Saxon, the eldest of his three children. During a recent appearance on the Table Manners podcast, Jason revealed that he and his onscreen kids from the series got pretty close over the course of the seven months they spent shooting in Thailand. 'You know who I charmed up with? It's my kids. Patrick, Sam [Nivola], Sarah Catherine [Hook], became like my kids, you know, by proxy, and I fell madly in love with them,' he said when asked about who he was closest to in the cast. After revealing that he and his White Lotus kids still 'text each other all the time,' Jason admitted he misjudged Patrick before they bonded. 'I didn't expect Patrick to be nice because he's the son of a famous movie star,' he said, 'and he's such a fabulous, grounded person.' Funnily enough, I don't think Jason was the only person to be pleasantly surprised by Patrick. When The White Lotus Season 3 first premiered in February, the 31-year-old copped some criticism for his questionable comments on nepotism during an interview with the Sunday Times. However, within just a few weeks, he'd won himself a new legion of fans and was hailed as one of the standout performers on the series. Notably, Jason was one of the people to publicly defend Patrick amid all the nepotism backlash, calling him 'one of the nicest, most grounded, humble, lovely people' he'd ever met. 'He knows exactly who his dad is, and he loves him for what he is,' he said during a Virgin Radio interview in March. 'But he knows who he is, he's not blinded to his faults as well. He's just a really wonderful young man.' What a sweet duo! You can find Jason's full Table Manners episode here.
