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YouTube rolls out mobile live streaming feature

Published On: February 9, 2017 12:14 PM NPT By: IANS

YouTube has rolled out mobile live streaming feature to every creator with more than 10,000 subscribers to share their thoughts and lives.

Zayn Malik was told music wasn't his 'thing'

Published On: February 7, 2017 12:36 PM NPT By: IANS

Singer Zayn Malik says someone once told him that music wasn't "my thing" and that he should try something else.

Aamir Khan: I am not a box-office king

Published On: February 5, 2017 09:00 PM NPT By: IANS

Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan who is still soaking in the success of latest release ‘Dangal’, says he doesn’t think he rules the box-office. “I am not a box-office king. I am only Kiran’s king,” said the actor, who looked to be in the seventh heaven after the huge success of his latest film.

Brad Pitt has refused to pay Angelina Jolie $100,000 in child support

Published On: February 5, 2017 01:01 PM NPT By: IANS

Things are getting ugly between Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. Pitt has reportedly refused to pay his estranged wife Jolie $100,000 in child support.

Russell Brand prefers gender neutral clothes for daughter

Published On: February 5, 2017 11:47 AM NPT By: IANS

Actor Russell Brand, who is re-evaluating his thoughts on gender ever since he has had a daughter, says he will dress his daughter in gender neutral clothing.

Microsoft to disable older versions of Skype for Mac, Windows

Published On: February 4, 2017 04:00 PM NPT By: IANS

From March 1, people will no longer be able to log in to version 7.16 of Skype for Windows desktop and older versions and version 7.18 of Skype for Mac.

10 killed in Afghan avalanche

Published On: February 4, 2017 03:30 PM NPT By: IANS

At least 10 people lost their lives and 12 others were wounded after a snow avalanche struck a village in northern Afghan province of Badakhshan, a local official said on Saturday.

Deeply affected by Trump's immigration ban: Priyanka Chopra

Published On: February 4, 2017 01:56 PM NPT By: IANS

Indian actress Priyanka Chopra, also Unicef's global Goodwill Ambassador, says as a global citizen, US President Donald Trump's recent immigration ban -- which she described as a "political witch hunt" -- has deeply affected her.

Beyonce kept pregnancy news secret from father

Published On: February 4, 2017 11:22 AM NPT By: IANS

Singer Beyonce Knowles didn't tell her father Mathew Knowles that she is pregnant with twins.

Karlie Kloss refused TV interview over Taylor Swift

Published On: February 3, 2017 02:57 PM NPT By: IANS

Supermodel Karlie Kloss refused to do a live TV interview because she didn't want to talk about her friendship with singer Taylor Swift.

Man undergoes 90 surgeries to look like 'idol' Britney Spears

Published On: February 3, 2017 02:15 PM NPT By: IANS

Bryan Ray, a huge fan of singer Britney Spears, has reportedly spent over $80,000 on 90 plastic surgery procedures to make himself look like his idol.

Pregnant Beyonce Knowles poses nude

Published On: February 3, 2017 01:50 PM NPT By: IANS

Singer Beyonce Knowles has posed naked to celebrate her pregnancy, five years after the birth of her daughter Blue Ivy.

I’ve been victim of eve-teasing, harassment: Ileana D’cruz

Published On: February 2, 2017 12:48 PM NPT By: IANS

Ileana D’Cruz admits of being eve-teased and harassed, and described the experience as “traumatic”.

Priyanka Chopra to debut on Colbert's show

Published On: January 31, 2017 04:07 PM NPT By: IANS

After joining Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon on their hit chat shows, Indian actress Priyanka Chopra will be making her debut on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert".

Ellen DeGeneres uses 'Finding Dory' to respond to immigration

Published On: January 31, 2017 03:11 PM NPT By: IANS

TV show host Ellen DeGeneres, whose voice featured in "Finding Dory", has used the 2016 animated film to criticize US President Donald Trump's immigration ban.

Kylie Jenner sparks secret breast job rumours

Published On: January 31, 2017 02:08 PM NPT By: IANS

Reality TV star Kylie Jenner has sparked speculation that she has had a secret breast surgery after she was spotted in a low-cut dress in Costa Rica.

I grew up with holes in my shoes: Jennifer Lopez

Published On: January 30, 2017 02:42 PM NPT By: IANS

Singer-actress Jennifer Lopez can afford the best of labels today, but there was a time when she used to wear shoes with holes in them.

US officials checking Facebook profiles of immigrants: Report

Published On: January 30, 2017 01:12 PM NPT By: IANS

The US border officials are checking the Facebook profiles of immigrants before allowing them into the country, a media report said.

David Beckham reveals secret to his and Victoria's marriage

Published On: January 30, 2017 11:36 AM NPT By: IANS

Retired English football star David Beckham says the secret to his and singer-turned-designer Victoria's marriage is being able to work through the tough times.

Facebook will pay, promote longer videos in News Feed

Published On: January 29, 2017 01:21 PM NPT By: IANS

In a bid to improve the content on its platform, Facebook will now credit publishers if their video is watched for a minimum of three seconds and take down those which have minimum “views”. The social media giant would now use a new algorithm that would determine the value of a video and it would rank that clip accordingly in a user’s News Feed.