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Time of India
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Only badminton, all our other choices are ... ': Saina Nehwal's old remarks resurface after split with Parupalli Kashyap
Saina Nehwal and Parupalli Kashyap (Agency Photos) Saina Nehwal and Parupalli Kashyap have ended their marriage after seven years. The news came through Saina's Instagram post during the early hours on Monday. In a 2021 interview with You and I magazine, the couple had discussed their relationship dynamics. "Only badminton, all our other choices are different!" Saina had stated during the interview. The couple revealed their contrasting personalities. Kashyap preferred serious cinema and was sociable, while Saina enjoyed Bollywood films and was more reserved. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! On July 14, Saina shared her separation announcement: "After much thought and consideration, Kashyap Parupalli and I have decided to part ways. We're choosing peace, growth, and healing—for ourselves and each other." Their relationship began at Pullela Gopichand Academy where they trained as young badminton players. They kept their relationship private before marrying in 2018. Saina Nehwal has been a pioneer in Indian badminton, winning the BWF World Junior Championships in 2008. Poll Which aspect of Saina Nehwal's career do you admire the most? Becoming World No. 1 Winning Olympic Bronze Pioneering women's badminton in India During her peak, she achieved several milestones, including becoming the first Indian woman to reach an Olympic quarter-final. She later won bronze at the 2012 London Olympics. In 2015, Saina made history by becoming the first Indian woman to achieve World No. 1 ranking in badminton. Parupalli Kashyap also had a significant career, becoming the first Indian male player to reach Olympic quarter-finals in 2012. He reached his career-best world ranking of No. 6 in 2013. The following year, he won gold at the Commonwealth Games, ending India's 32-year wait for a men's singles title. Despite facing frequent injuries throughout his career, Kashyap maintained his position as a respected figure in badminton. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
IOL News
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Mlindo the Vocalist reveals his struggles before fame on the 'Piano Pulse' podcast
Mlindo the Vocalist opened up about the financial hardships he faced despite the success of his debut album "Emakhaya". Image: Instagram. In an enlightening episode of the "Piano Pulse" podcast, South African singer Mlindo the Vocalist opened up about the triumphs and tribulations of fame. Known for his melodies and emotional lyrics, Mlindo revealed the underlying shyness that accompanies his public persona. "I'm a very shy person ... They didn't tell me it comes with all these things. If I knew, I would have told them to let me just record the music and not show my face. When I am on stage performing, for the first two songs I close my eyes," he admitted. Taking listeners through his journey in the music industry, Mlindo recounted a moment with the late rapper Riky Rick, who played a crucial role in shaping his early career. "Riky asked me what I was wearing, and it was the only clothes I had. He went to his wardrobe and gave me a Maxhosa tracksuit and sneakers. Riky gave me clothes. He didn't take me to the shop to buy clothes or send me money, he took clothes from his wardrobe when I went into the studio, because I was wearing nonsense." This generous act marked the beginning of a successful collaboration between the two artists that resulted in the hit song "You and I". "From there was the birth of Mlindo with the album 'Emakhaya', featuring DJ Maphorisa and Sjava," he said. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. 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Later, Mlindo confessed his challenges with songwriting: "I always doubt what I write and I lose interest, so all I need is the idea, like what are we talking about on the song, how am I flowing on this harmony and then sharp, that's it." However, fame came with its challenges. Despite the success of "Emakhaya", Mlindo shared the financial hurdles he faced during the lockdown. "Lockdown hit when I was home, in Port Shepstone. I couldn't be locked down this side. The coins were not coining," he said. Yet, in a positive turn, he used earnings from his past gigs to buy his mother a house in Margate, KZN. The podcast episode has sparked widespread discussion on social media, with many fans expressing outrage at DJ Maphorisa's perceived lack of support for Mlindo. Comments flooded in, questioning how an artist with such a successful debut could walk away with little to show. @DladlaT_ wrote on X: "Phori robbed our boy, 'which money'." @uKilla_K said: "Ahhhhhhh, broer didn't make anything from 'Emakhaya'? That's a top 10 most-streamed album. How is this possible?" ahhhhhhh, broer didnt make anything from Emakhaya? That's a top 10 most streamed album. How is this possible? — ModernDay Laqhasha (@uKilla_K) June 24, 2025 Meanwhile, @swartblack commended the professionalism of DJ Maphorisa: "After watching #PianoPulse with @MlindoRSA look, the respect I have for @DjMaphorisa shows maturity and level headed human being. Le botho." After watching #PianoPulse with @MlindoRSA look, the respect I have for @DjMaphorisa shows maturity and level headed human being. Le botho. — MfanaWaLeSUPA (@swartblack) June 24, 2025 Watch the full episode below.
Perth Now
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Rita Ora reveals how she felt losing out on Kylie Minogue's hit Padam Padam
Rita Ora has no regrets about losing Padam Padam to Kylie Minogue. Lostboy - who wrote the 2023 track - originally thought about giving the song to Rita before it became Kylie's comeback hit, but the 34-year-old pop star has no hard feelings about missing out on the song. She's quoted by the Daily Star newspaper's Wired column as saying: "I've always grown up with this saying, 'What's for you won't pass you'. And that's always how I've lived my life. "And it's Kylie Minogue - she's the queen of the world, in my opinion. So, of course, Kylie's going to get it and kill it and do a great job. "And in the pop industry, that happens every day to a lot of big artists - you just don't know about it." Rita also pointed out that she and Lostboy are "very close friends", adding that he "lives in [her] studio" in Los Angeles, California. And Kylie made up for the loss by inviting the Let You Love Me hitmaker to support her on her recent US tour. She said: "Kylie has been such an incredible inspiration to me for my whole life. And also having her as a supporter - I couldn't ask for anything more. "I haven't toured like that for about three years and opening up for her was the best way to get back into live shows. "Her audience are just so accepting and they really showed up for me. I just never wanted it to end. I'm just so grateful for that tour." Meanwhile, Rita recently released her new single Heat, which will be part of her next album - the currently unannounced follow-up to 2023's You and I. Reflecting on the song, she said: "The last album was about finding love and feeling super inspired by my relationship [with husband Taika Waititi]. "Whereas this one is just really inspired by having fun and being a sexy b****. "I wanted to go back to how I started in my early career of feeling really comfortable in my skin and celebrating being a woman."
AsiaOne
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
Rita Ora celebrates her 'sexuality' in new single Heat , Entertainment News
Rita Ora's new music is about celebrating her "sexuality". The British pop star has just dropped her sizzling summer single Heat - the music video for which goes live at 5pm BST Friday (June 6) - and has explained that she wanted to embrace her womanhood and be "carefree and fun" after getting deep about married life to filmmaker spouse Taika Waititi on last album, You and I. Rita, 34, told The Sun newspaper's Bizarre column: "I wanted to really celebrate my sexuality and the way I am as a woman. "My last album was so different, it was about my love life and getting married. "But with this next lot of music I wanted it to be so carefree and back to how I was coming up in the industry. "I wanted to celebrate everything I have become. "It's not super deep, just fun." The Hot Right Now hitmaker has been living in married bliss with Taika, 49, for three years now, and she insists she has never had a "type" and encourages her single pals to be open to everyone. She gushed: "I feel in a really great happy place right now." Rita added: "I have never really had a type, I have never really thought of it like that. "It's always been about the person. "I've never cancelled anyone out as they don't fit my perfect list of what I think's perfect. "You don't really know until you meet someone who takes you by surprise. Being open may surprise you. "That would be my advice. "It's helped a lot of my friends and now I see them and they are really happy, but admit they'd have never gone for that person." [[nid:687778]]
Perth Now
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Rita Ora's new music celebrates her 'sexuality'
Rita Ora's new music is about celebrating her "sexuality". The British pop star has just dropped her sizzling summer single Heat - the music video for which goes live at 5pm BST Friday (06.06.25) - and has explained that she wanted to embrace her womanhood and be "carefree and fun" after getting deep about married life to filmmaker spouse Taika Waititi on last album, You and I. Rita, 34, told The Sun newspaper's Bizarre column: 'I wanted to really celebrate my sexuality and the way I am as a woman. 'My last album was so different, it was about my love life and getting married. 'But with this next lot of music I wanted it to be so carefree and back to how I was coming up in the industry. 'I wanted to celebrate everything I have become. 'It's not super deep, just fun.' The 'Hot Right Now' hitmaker has been living in married bliss with Taika, 49, for three years now, and she insists she has never had a "type" and encourages her single pals to be open to everyone. She gushed: "I feel in a really great happy place right now." Rita added: 'I have never really had a type, I have never really thought of it like that. 'It's always been about the person. 'I've never cancelled anyone out as they don't fit my perfect list of what I think's perfect. 'You don't really know until you meet someone who takes you by surprise. Being open may surprise you. "That would be my advice. 'It's helped a lot of my friends and now I see them and they are really happy, but admit they'd have never gone for that person.' Stream Heat now on all major platforms.
