Nicola Roberts is stepping into the underworld. The Girls Aloud star will join Hadestown in London’s West End, taking over as Persephone for a strictly limited run while the hit musical continues its strong Lyric Theatre engagement. New lead, firm dates, and a lively reveal Roberts will play Persephone from 16 September 2025 to 18…
Naga Students’ Federation and Inner Line Regulation Commission have urged the state to cancel and pause Inner Line Permits for people from specific Assam districts tied to fresh eviction drives, warning of spillover risks and calling for tighter checks at the border. What prompted the demand Assam began what officials called its largest eviction operation…
Alan Tudyk says he was quietly erased from I, Robot’s marketing after early test screenings found his motion-capture and voice performance as Sonny connected more with audiences than star Will Smith, a decision he recalls left him “very upset.” What Tudyk says happened Appearing on the Toon’d In with Jim Cummings podcast, Tudyk recounted that…
A social media video showing rubbish scattered across IG Stadium’s gallery prompted immediate action. The Konyak Students’ Union Kohima launched a cleanup drive following the viral footage during the ongoing Dr. T Ao Trophy football tournament. The Konyak Students’ Union Kohima (KSUK) organised the cleanliness drive on Monday after the quarter-final match between Mon and…
Families at the Jimboomba Family Carnival were left shaken when a fireworks display malfunctioned, sparking ground-level blasts and sending crowds scrambling for safety. The festive mood flipped in seconds as projectiles fired off course and toward spectators, including children. What happened during the display Witnesses described multiple fireworks detonating at or near ground level, with…
Fog curled over Golden Gate Park as Hozier closed Outside Lands 2025 with a warm, guitar-led set that favored melody, feeling, and craft. The Irish singer-songwriter leaned into rock roots and slow-burning dynamics, rewarding the late-night faithful on Sunday, Aug. 10, with a finale shaped to carry the weekend home. A Sunday headline slot built…
Sunderland have secured a major defensive signing with the £10m capture of Paraguayan centre-back Omar Alderete from Getafe, marking their 11th summer acquisition as head coach Régis Le Bris continues an ambitious squad overhaul ahead of their Premier League campaign. Deal breakdown confirms major investment The transfer represents a significant financial commitment from Sunderland, with…
WC-NNPGs draws a hard line against a joint accord with NSCN-IM, declaring it will stand by the 2017 “Agreed Position” while rejecting talk of any shared settlement under a “common draft.” WC-NNPGs said it has never sought to be part of any agreement involving NSCN-IM and dismissed speculation about a joint or “common” accord, framing…
Fresh concern in Real Madrid’s midfield has opened the door for a bold move: Xabi Alonso has pulled in a wave of academy talent, with 2008-born defensive midfielder Diego Lacosta stepping into first-team training at Valdebebas. Why the call-ups happened Eduardo Camavinga appears to have aggravated the ankle problem carried from last season, ruling him…
A new memoir from the late Titanic producer Jon Landau reveals how Matthew McConaughey came close to playing Jack Dawson—until one brief exchange shut the door and cleared the path for Leonardo DiCaprio. Landau recounts that McConaughey read opposite Kate Winslet to test chemistry, and she was drawn to his charm and presence during the…
