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News18
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Badshah Promotes His US Tour After Coldplay's Kiss Cam Scandal: ‘Don't Worry, You're Safe…'
In the wake of the viral kiss-cam controversy at a Coldplay concert, rapper Badshah promoted his US tour with a cheeky post! Coldplay's kiss cam controversy involving Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and HR head Kristin Cabot has taken social media by storm! From memes to marketing opportunities, the viral Coldplay kiss-cam moment sparked a wave of internet chaos. Now, rapper Badshah jumped on the trending moment, and took the opportunity to promote his Unfinished Tour 2025 across the United States. He shared the ticket link along with a cheeky response to the viral kiss-cam controversy, assuring fans they will be safe at his concert. On Saturday, Badshah took to his Instagram stories to share a screenshot of the viral kiss cam moment featuring Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot at the Coldplay concert. Badshah then shared the link to the tickets of his upcoming Unfinished Tour in the US, and wrote, 'Don't worry, you are safe at the Unfinished tour, get your tickets now." Check out his Instagram story below! Badshah is all set to perform in the US this September with The Unfinished Tour, marking his highly-anticipated return to American audiences after a break. The tour kicks off on September 5, and the rapper will make stops in major cities including Trenton, Oakland, Seattle, Dallas, and Chicago. About Coldplay Kiss Cam Controversy At a recent Coldplay concert, Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and his company's chief people officer, Kristin Cabot, were seen hugging on the big screen. The two quickly tried to cover their faces, which led singer Chris Martin to joke that they either looked very shy or were having an affair. Byron's company has launched an internal investigation into the matter. The video has gone viral on social media. In other news, Badshah stunned his fans with his physical transformation, leaving many in awe. The rapper has been sharing glimpses from his fitness journey on Instagram. Previously, during a conversation with Shilpa Shetty, Badshah opened up about his weight loss and shared, 'I had many reasons for dropping weight. We did no shows during the lockdown. The shows then abruptly began to open. When I got up on stage, I knew I didn't have the stamina. My job requires me to be active for approximately 120 minutes when performing on stage. I didn't have the stamina; I started panting after just 15 minutes. As a performer, I have to give my best. That was a major reason." Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Badshah takes a sly dig at Chris Martin's Coldplay kiss cam scandal as he promotes his US tour: 'Don't worry, you're safe...'
Amidst the buzz surrounding a viral kiss cam incident at a Coldplay concert involving Astronomer's CEO and HR head, rapper Badshah seized the opportunity. He cleverly used the moment to promote his upcoming Unfinished Tour 2025. Badshah's witty Instagram post with the ticket link capitalized on the trending topic, showcasing his marketing acumen and sense of humor. While Coldplay's recent concert controversy had the internet buzzing, it was rapper Badshah who truly capitalized on the moment. With a sharp sense of humour and perfect timing, he turned the infamous kiss cam clip featuring Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and HR head Kristin Cabot into a hilarious promo opportunity for his Unfinished Tour 2025—proving that in the world of entertainment, no viral moment goes unused. 'Don't Worry, You're Safe…' On Saturday, Badshah joined the Coldplay kiss cam frenzy by posting a screenshot of the viral moment featuring Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot on his Instagram Stories. Seizing the moment, he dropped the ticket link for his upcoming Unfinished Tour in the U.S. with a witty caption: 'Don't worry, you are safe at the Unfinished tour, get your tickets now.' Check out the post here: The Unfinished Tour Badshah is gearing up for his much-awaited return to the U.S. stage this September with The Unfinished Tour. Kicking off on September 5, the rapper will perform across major cities including Trenton, Oakland, Seattle, Dallas, and Chicago, marking a grand comeback after a brief hiatus from American audiences. Kiss Cam Viral Video At a recent Coldplay concert, a kiss cam moment featuring Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and chief people officer Kristin Cabot caught everyone's attention. The two were seen hugging and quickly covering their faces, prompting Chris Martin to jokingly comment that they looked either very shy—or like they were having an affair. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is it legal? How to get Internet without paying a subscription? Techno Mag Learn More Undo by Taboola by Taboola The lighthearted moment has since gone viral, but things turned serious as Byron's company confirmed it has launched an internal investigation. Badshah's transformation Meanwhile, Badshah has left fans stunned with his impressive physical transformation. The rapper has been consistently sharing glimpses of his fitness journey on Instagram, earning praise for his dedication and inspiring many with his new, fitter avatar. Previously, in a chat with Shilpa Shetty , Badshah revealed the motivation behind his weight loss journey. He shared that post-lockdown, when live shows resumed, he struggled with stamina during performances—panting just 15 minutes into a set that typically demands 120 minutes of high energy. Realizing he couldn't give his best on stage, the rapper decided it was time for a serious lifestyle change.
Time of India
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
How Tipu Sultan's 18th-century punishment quietly reshaped beauty standards across Bollywood and Hollywood
The Nose Job That Travelled from Pune to Piccadilly You Might Also Like: Bhuvan Bam's new look has fans convinced he got surgery. YouTuber shares the truth behind his transformation A Potter's Legacy A Technique Rooted in Ancient Indian Knowledge The West Learns from the East From Honour and Humiliation to Cosmetic Choice The Unnamed Genius The refined nose has become a silent yet commanding feature in the cinematic portrayal of beauty across thw world be it Bollywood or Hollywood . Shilpa once remarked how her nose job helped "balance her features," propelling her on-screen appeal. Similarly, Priyanka Chopra 's memoir Unfinished details the trauma of a botched nose surgery that left her feeling unrecognizable, revealing how even global stars can become vulnerable to the risks of cosmetic long before nose jobs were a red carpet staple, the seeds of this aesthetic obsession were sown in 18th-century India, during the violent reign of Tipu Sultan. At the center of this unlikely history is Cowasjee, a bullock cart driver whose mutilation, and subsequent nasal reconstruction by an Indian potter, catalyzed a medical revolution that would eventually redefine beauty standards from Mumbai to Los 1792, Cowasjee, who had been employed by the British during the Third Anglo-Mysore War, was captured by Tipu Sultan's forces. As punishment for siding with the British, his nose and one hand were amputated. One year later, in January 1793, Cowasjee underwent nasal reconstruction in Pune by a local potter-surgeon who used a flap of skin from Cowasjee's own forehead to create a new surgical method was introduced to Europe through a letter published in The Gentleman's Magazine in October 1794, under the heading 'Curious Chirurgical Operation.' The writer, identified only as "BL", detailed how the operation involved 'dissecting off as much skin' from the forehead 'as it covered,' keeping a narrow bridge of skin between the eyes to maintain blood circulation ( Royal College of Physicians ). The operation was declared a success, with the reconstructed nose described as 'secure and looking nearly as well as the natural one.'A full-page portrait of Cowasjee after his recovery accompanied the letter. The image, based on a sketch by Scottish artist James Wales, visibly demonstrated the successful outcome. According to the Royal College of Physicians, the same engraving was later attributed to London-based engraver Barak Longmate, who likely based it on reports that had already appeared in The Madras Gazette and the newspaper tale of Cowasjee's operation gained further credibility through British surgeon Dr Joseph Carpue, who in 1814 replicated the same Indian method in London after studying details of Cowasjee's case. Carpue credited the initial discovery to 'a potter from near Poonah' who had performed similar surgeries on others, including a merchant who had also lost his nose due to punishment for Tipu Sultan's mutilation was meant to publicly shame and permanently disfigure, it inadvertently became the catalyst for a transformative moment in medical history. As noted in the Manual of Medical Jurisprudence in India by Dr Norman Chevers (1856), nose-cutting was a common punishment in ancient India, often inflicted for crimes such as adultery, theft, or disloyalty. Women, in particular, bore the brunt of this cruel prevalence of rhinectomy, Chevers argued, was precisely why nasal reconstruction was both culturally necessary and surgically advanced in the Indian Cowasjee's case marked a turning point in Western understanding of plastic surgery, the Indian method itself had deep roots in classical medical literature. The ancient Susruta Saṃhita, a foundational Sanskrit text of Ayurveda, detailed nasal reconstruction using skin from the cheek rather than the forehead, emphasizing the importance of 'living flesh, full of blood' for successful grafting (Royal College of Physicians). It also advocated for anatomical dissection and included detailed descriptions of the body's muscles, joints, and blood forehead-flap technique used on Cowasjee may have evolved from this ancient model and was likely passed down orally through generations of practitioners belonging to artisan castes, such as potters and Cowasjee's case was known, Europe relied on older and more cumbersome methods. The Italian technique, dating back to the 15th century and practiced by surgeon Gasparo Tagliacozzi, used skin from the arm, forcing patients to strap their arm to their face for weeks. The French method relied on lateral flaps from the face, which yielded inconsistent his 1900 publication Rhinoplastic Operations : With A Description Of Recent Improvements In The Indian Method, British surgeon Dr D.F. Keegan, who had over 20 years of experience in India, wrote that 'a flap taken from the forehead is a much better covering for the nose than one taken either from the arm or the cheek.' He praised the Indian technique for consistently offering 'a good prospect of success.'Historically, the nose in South Asian cultures symbolized more than beauty—it represented honour, identity, and familial pride. Cutting it off was not just mutilation; it was erasure. Yet the potter who operated on Cowasjee reversed that erasure, reconstructing not only a nose but also the social and emotional wholeness of the modern cinema, the symbolism has shifted. Rhinoplasty is no longer about restoring honour but enhancing appeal. Yet the act—choosing to reshape one's identity through the nose—retains its power. Whether it is Sridevi's elusive transformation, Anushka Sharma's changing features, or even Sandra Bullock's rumoured tweaks, the procedure's influence stretches far beyond the surgical the global impact of his work, the identity of Cowasjee's surgeon remains unknown. Referred to only as a Kumhar, or potter, from a village near Pune, he never received the acclaim showered on later European surgeons. While Cowasjee's name appears in nearly every retelling of the story, the man who restored his face remains absent from the medical yet, every perfectly sculpted profile in Bollywood and Hollywood owes a quiet debt to that unnamed artisan. His legacy lives on—not just in textbooks or journals, but in the mirror reflections of every face subtly reshaped for the screen.
Spectator
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Spectator
A spate of re-releases suggests that Wolfgang Sawallisch was no B-lister
Grade: A It's clearance-sale time for the great classical labels of the 20th century. As streaming platforms drain the remaining value out of once-prestigious recorded catalogues, even B-listers are being pulled up from the vaults and remastered for one last re-release. Eleven-disc Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos edition? Walter Weller's complete Decca recordings? Now's your chance: everything must go! The Bavarian conductor Wolfgang Sawallisch, who died in 2013, was never exactly B-list. His name always commanded respect. But in the golden age of LP collecting he was regarded as a safe pair of hands rather than a blue-chip name. Listening to a mini spate of Sawallisch re-releases suggests that we underrated him. His Schumann symphonies are surely the best on record, and a live Munich recording of Mendelssohn's Elijah from 1984 offers a glimpse into a living tradition – a conductor and performers speaking a shared musical language as natives. But this new remastering of Schubert's Unfinished and Mendelssohn's Italian probably tells you all you need to know. The performances date from 1959-60, around the time that Sawallisch – typically – tied his destiny to Vienna's orchestral also-rans, the Symphony Orchestra, rather than the show ponies up the Ringstrasse at the Philharmonic. The unforced depth of tone in the Schubert, and the expressive weight in its tragic climaxes; the contrast between the glowing orchestral colours of the Mendelssohn and Sawallisch's exultant forward momentum… well, see what you think. And then marvel that there was ever a time when we took conducting like this for granted.
