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Miss Universe Philippines: 'Chelsea Manalo'
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25 May 2024, 09:13
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Filipino American 'Chelsea Manalo' became the first Black woman to be crowned Miss Universe Philippines on Wednesday. Chelsea Manalo is a Filipino model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2024. She will represent the Philippines at the Miss Universe 2024 pageant.
Born to a Filipino mother and an African American father, it is reported that the 24-year-old’s victory was celebrated on social media for breaking traditional beauty norms in the Philippines, which have often favored Eurocentric features and lighter skin tones.
Manalo’s journey in the pageant world began at the age of 14 when she started modeling. Despite facing bullying for her skin color and hair type, she said she found strength and confidence through the support of her friends and family.
Manalo, representing the province of Bulacan, stood out among 52 contestants in the competition. Her win has sparked conversations about expanding beauty standards in the Philippines, a country where lighter-skinned individuals have traditionally dominated media and entertainment and where skin-lightening products are prevalent.
Her victory challenges traditional beauty standards in the country. She emphasized using her beauty and confidence to empower others, highlighting the challenges she faced as a woman.
Manalo previously competed in Miss World Philippines 2017, where she placed in the top 15.
An advocate for indigenous people, Manalo campaigns for youth education, accessibility, and empowerment.
Miss Universe 2024 will be the 73rd Miss Universe pageant. It will be held in Mexico for the first time since the country last hosted in 2007. Sheynnis Palacios (Miss Universe 2023) of Nicaragua will crown her successor at the end of the event.
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Cannes 2024: Aishwarya gets mocked for her funny outfit
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is the epitome of beauty and grace. The diva recently jetted off to France to grace the Cannes Film Festival 2024 with her daughter, Aaradhya Bachchan.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has always graced the Cannes red carpet. She surprised everyone by appearing in an eye-catching look. But this time it was different. At the 77th edition of this year's 'Cannes Film Festival', Aishwarya faced the sarcasm of netizens. On May 16, Aishwarya grabs everyone's attention in a black-gold gown by Falguni and Shane Peacock on the Cannes red carpet. However, on the second day of the festival, last May 17, she was seen in a blue and silver gown. While the long tail and high sleeves of the dramatic dress caught the eye of many, some took a dig at Aishwarya.
Seeing this look of the actress, many wrote jokingly, 'Is it Aaradhya's school project? Who styled Aishwarya?' Many have also found shades of 'Game of Thrones' in Aishwarya's outfit.
Meanwhile, on the second day of Cannes, Aaradhya caught the attention with her mother. Aishwarya looked stunning in a blue dress. Aaradhya was seen next to her mother in a yellow dress. Aaradhya was seen in a completely no-makeup look.
On May 16, Aishwarya appeared at the Cannes Film Festival with her daughter Aaradhya. The mother-daughter duo is welcomed with a bouquet of flowers on the occasion.
Seeing Aishwarya at the Mumbai airport with a plastered hand left fans worried, wondering how she would cope with the injury. But Aishwarya is handling it well even with a broken hand. This is the actress' 21st visit to this prestigious international film festival.
Kiara: A white butterfly at 'Cannes'
Stars are rocking the red carpet of 'Cannes Film Festival 2024' in different outfits and eye-catching looks. Kiara Advani is not far behind. On May 17, she caught as a white butterfly at 'Cannes Film Festival'.
Kiara grabs everyone's attention in a white high-slit dress. Instantly that video went viral on the net world. She shared a video of herself in an off-white outfit from the French Riviera.
Kiara wore a plunging neckline and high-slit gown with diamond pendants. She had high heels on her feet. The actress' outfit was designed by Lakshmi Lehr and styling was by Prabal Gurung.
Kiara will reportedly highlight India's growing influence in the international cinema landscape at the gala event. The event will bring women together from around the world and recognize their contribution to the Entertainment Industry.
Kiara is one of the most popular actresses in Bollywood at this moment. She has given several hit movies in the last few years. The actress will next be seen in a political action-thriller. Where she will team up with southern superstar Ram Charan.
Apart from this, Kiara will also be seen with Junior NTR and Hrithik Roshan in the movie 'War Two'. She is also in the movie 'Don 3' with Ranveer Singh.
Ome's new announcement about 'Female 4'
Kajal Arefin Ome. He has a different identity as a producer. Apart from 'Bachelor Point', he has produced several solo plays. Which got audience popularity. This producer's drama 'Female 4' is also on the coming Eid. But not on YouTube, viewers will have to watch it on OTT platform.
On Sunday (May 19), Ome announced the matter through a Facebook status.
Kajal Arefin Ome wrote in his status, 'This is the first time for me to make a content sequel from YouTube to OTT. Thanks for your love, I got the opportunity to show 'Female 4' on a larger scale.
Ome, the maker of 'Oshomoy' web film also wrote, 'I promise you all to have an experience of value for money. Full of entertainment and exhilaration, 'Female 4' will come on Eid-ul-Adha.'
Fans are commenting on social media. Someone says, I will definitely see. 'I am waiting' someone else commented. In someone's word, Why pay money to watch YouTube content in OTT?
Director Ami explained the matter.
He said, 'Even if 'Female 4' comes in OTT, the audience will shout and say they like it. Because I have never given up on work. I know what's in 'Female 4'. The audience will also understand after watching.'
Incidentally, 'Female 4' has been made in the new story of exhilaration for an women between two groups of Colony. It stars the artists of the previous sequel. However, there may be a surprise in the casting, the producer Ome said.
Actress Yami Gautam becomes mother
Bollywood actress Yami Gautam has become a mother. She gave birth to a baby boy on May 10 at Surya Hospitals in Mumbai.
Yami Gautam and Aditya Dhar couple has become parents for the first time. He named the child Vedavid.
They said this through a joint statement on Instagram on Monday (May 20).
In the statement, Yami Gautam and Aditya Dhar said, 'We have welcomed a baby boy. I am sharing the news with you with a strange thrill.'
'As parents, on this new journey, we wish our son a bright future.' It is our hope and belief that he will be the pride of this beautiful country along with his family.
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Shariful Raj opens up about love with Mandira
Gias Uddin Selim's movie 'Kajalrekha' was released last Eid. It stars Shariful Raj and Mandira Chakraborty. Since then they are rumored to be in love. Raj opened up about the matter.
In an interview recently, Raj said, 'Mandira is amazing as a new actress. She is smart, gorgeous, and a talented artist. The first movie was successful. And we had to go out together for the promotion of that movie. People took us differently. Rumors spread about love.'
Shariful Raj also said that this happens during all movies. All the heroes and heroines used to have such rumours.
Earlier, Mandira Chakraborty spoke about the matter in an interview given to RTV Online.
She said, entertainment world is getting entertainment. people are also getting entertainment. Keep getting, what's the problem?
Incidentally, apart from Raj-Mandira, Rafiyat Rashid Mithila, Sadia Ayman, Khairul Basar, Iresh Zaker, Azad Abul Kalam and others acted in the movie 'Kajalrekha'. Ever since its release, the movie has been the talk of the audience.
Juhi reveals Shahrukh's health condition
Bollywood king Shahrukh Khan fell ill on May 22 due to excessive heat. Later he was quickly admitted to a hospital in Ahmedabad. The news of the actor's illness got his fans worried.
Since then, the fans of the actor are looking forward to know the physical condition of Shahrukh. Shahrukh's friend and actress Juhi Chawla told the Indian media, "With the love of fans and the blessings of God, our beloved Shah Rukh Khan is now better than before. I hope he will return to the field on the final day of the IPL on May 26."
It is known that Shahrukh went to Ahmedabad to watch Sunrisers Hyderabad's game against his team 'Kolkata Knight Riders' on May 22. But during the game, the actor suddenly fell ill due to extreme heat. After that he was admitted to KD Hospital in Ahmedabad city.
According to Indian media sources, Shah Rukh fell ill due to dehydration. However, neither Shahrukh's production house nor his side have informed about the illness.
But now he is free from fear. Meanwhile, keeping Shah Rukh in mind, extra security was also taken in the hospital. This actor may be sent home today.
Source: Indian Express
Vehicles shipped to US used parts made in China with forced labor
BMW, Jaguar Land Rover and Volkswagen have used parts from a Chinese supplier banned in the United States for using forced labor, according to a U.S. congressional investigation.
A report released Monday by the Senate Finance Committee stated that the car companies developed vehicles using parts created with Uyghur forced labor in the Xinjiang region of northwest China.
Under the 2021 Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA), the import of goods from Xinjiang to the United States is banned unless companies can prove that the production did not use forced labor.
Beijing has been accused of placing over 1 million Muslims, including Uyghurs, in detention facilities in Xinjiang. Chinese officials deny the accusations.
"Automakers' self-policing is clearly not doing the job," said Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden, following a two-year investigation by Democratic staff on the committee.
"Somehow, the Finance Committee's oversight staff uncovered what multibillion-dollar companies apparently could not: that BMW imported cars, Jaguar Land Rover imported parts, and Volkswagen AG manufactured cars that all included components made by a supplier banned for using Uyghur forced labor," he said in a statement.
The congressional report said the California-based auto supplier Bourns Inc. had sourced components from the Sichuan Jingweida Technology Group Co. (JWD), a company on the UFLPA ban list since 2023 for the supposed use of forced labor in its manufacturing processes.
Bourns then provided the components to Lear Corporation, a direct supplier for BMW and Jaguar Land Rover.
The report said Lear sent letters in January to BMW, Jaguar Land Rover and Volkswagen, notifying them of the banned components and said it was working with its supplier to remanufacture the components.
Volkswagen confirmed earlier this year that a shipment of its vehicles to the U.S. included parts from a blacklisted supplier.
BMW, after questioning from the congressional committee, said it used barred parts from JWD in at least 8,000 of its Mini Cooper cars. BMW has also stated it plans to stop importing vehicles that use the barred parts.
According to the congressional report, BMW used banned products until about April 2024.
Jaguar Land Rover said it didn't know about its business relationship with JWD, according to the report. The company said it stopped shipments of the affected parts as soon as it learned of the issue.
Some information for this report came from Reuters and Agence France-Presse.
Source: VOA
