Los Angeles, July 31 (IANS) Rapper Eminem, whose real name is Marshall Bruce Mathers III, said that he invented his Slim Shady alter ego as his music was “going nowhere.”

The 51-year-old rapper rose to global fame with his 2000 hit ‘The Real Slim Shady’, and in a video titled ‘Slim Shady vs Marshall Mathers: The Face-Off’ for a cover for Complex magazine, the musician reflected how his performing persona came about before saying it pushed him into addiction.

He told a younger AI generated version of himself in the clip: “I invented you because my life was …. My music was going nowhere and I was broke.”

He attacked his alter ego by declaring: “You didn’t fix anything. You actually made that worse. You’re the reason I had to self-medicate. Because of you I almost lost my career, my family, my life.”

“Life’s been great since you’ve been gone,” reports femalefirst.co.uk.

Eminem recently released his latest studio album ‘The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce)’ and hours before it came out the rapper told fans on X, formerly called Twitter: “Public service announcement: the ‘Death of Slim Shady’ is a conceptual album, therefore, if you listen to songs out of order they might not make sense. Enjoy.”

The rapper, who has been clean and sober for years after his well-documented addiction battles, had also shared an obituary for Slim Shady, declaring him dead ahead of the release of the record.

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Mumbai, July 31 (IANS) Actor Kinshuk Mahajan, who is all set to play an NRI in the upcoming show ‘Megha Barsenge’ has undergone an extraordinary physical makeover for his character.

Kinshuk, who steps into the shoes of Manoj, an NRI husband shared: “I’m grateful for the fantastic opportunity to challenge myself and grow with ‘Megha Barsenge’. This journey of shedding 10 kilos isn’t just about looking the part, it’s about feeling authentic in Manoj’s skin. Every day, I’m pushing myself to new limits in the gym, sweating it out on the treadmill and challenging myself with weight training.”

To bring out the complexities of Manoj, Kinshuk has kicked off a transformative quest that goes beyond memorising dialogues and wardrobe choices. He has embraced a rigorous workout regimen aimed at shedding 10 kgs in a short span.

“But the real test of willpower comes outside the gym. I’ve completely cut out sugar from my diet, which isn’t easy for someone with a sweet tooth like mine. This transformation is teaching me so much about discipline and dedication. It’s not just about the physical changes, but also the mental strength it’s building,” he said.

The ‘Afsar Bitiya’ fame actor further commented: “I’m learning to see food as fuel for my body and performance, rather than just satisfaction for my taste buds. The challenges are real – from dealing with cravings to pushing through tough workouts when my body wants to give up.”

“But the excitement of seeing the gradual changes in my physique and feeling more aligned with Manoj’s character keeps me going. I’m sure my commitment to the character will translate on screen,” he added.

The marital drama promises to spark meaningful change by shedding light on bride abandonment through the journey of a newlywed bride Megha left behind in humiliation and financial ruin by her NRI husband.

‘Megha Barsenge’ will premiere on August 6 on Colors.

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Mumbai, July 31 (IANS) In the upcoming episode of “Bigg Boss OTT 3”, actors Tusshar Kapoor and Priyanka Chahar Choudhary will be seen as guests in the controversial reality show and will be promoting their upcoming series “Dus June Ki Raat”.

A promo was shared by the channel on Instagram, where Tusshar asked Ranvir to give a recap of the season but in Naezy, Sana Maqbul and Lovekesh Katarias’s style.

Enacting Lovekesh first, Ranvir spoke about how the house had finished the entire ration in just five days and was left with no food for almost one and a half days. He then went on to enact Naezy on the same topic.

When it came to portraying Sana, Ranvir recalled the moment when she was made the “baaharwala”, a secret task given by the makers, and how she made a gesture to inform her now-evicted friend Vishal Pandey.

“Apne anokhe andaaz mein Ranvir denge Tushar ko season ka recap,” the post was captioned.

In the latest episode, “Bigg Boss 17” winner Munawar Faruqui came in as a guest and was seen roasting housemates. He questioned Armaan Malik on how he took his first wife Payal Malik’s divorce claims so lightly.

He questioned Armaan about his contradictory statements and his reaction to the divorce allegations involving his first wife Payal.

“Your reaction to Payal’s divorce video was also very taken for granted, thinking ‘woh kahin nahi jaayegi.’ I’m surprised you’re not even bothered,” Munawar asked Armaan.

To which, Armaan replied: “I’ve not seen the video, so I don’t trust it. When I go out and speak to her, we will sort it out.”

The show airs on JioCinema Premium.

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Mumbai, July 31 (IANS) Senior actress Bhagyashree recently visited a Mango festival and was super excited to see more than 300 types of mangoes.

The 55-year-old actress, who has 2.3 million followers on Instagram, took to the Stories section and shared a Reel, wherein we can see her wearing an orange and golden border saree and holding a big mango in her hands.

Bhagyashree opted for a minimal makeup look and kept her hair open, styled in soft curls. She accessorised her look with a golden oxidised neckpiece and a matching bangle.

The video further shows different varieties of mangoes displayed on the table, some of which are ‘Neelgoa’ and ‘Nawab-Us-Amdi’.

She captioned the snippet: “Mango festival… more than 300 types of Mango.”

Bhagyashree started her acting career in 1987 with the soap opera ‘Kachchi Dhoop’, which was based on Louisa May Alcott’s ‘Little Women’.

She made her film debut in the 1989 commercially successful film ‘Maine Pyar Kiya’, starring alongside Salman Khan. The romantic musical film was directed by Sooraj Barjatya in his directorial debut.

Bhagyashree then starred in movies like– ‘Qaid Mein Hai Bulbul’, ‘Paayal’, ‘Red Alert: The War Within’, ‘Thalaivii’, ‘Radhe Shyam’, ‘Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan’.

She was last seen in the mystery film ‘Sajini Shinde Ka Viral Video’, directed by Mikhil Musale and produced by Dinesh Vijan with his Maddock Films. It stars Nimrat Kaur, Radhika Madan, and Subodh Bhave as leads.

On the personal front, Bhagyashree is married to Himalaya Dasani. Their son Abhimanyu Dasani, made his film debut with Vasan Bala’s action-comedy ‘Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota’ opposite Radhika Madan.

Her daughter, Avantika Dassani, debuted with the web-series ‘Mithya’.

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Mumbai, July 30 (IANS) Comedian and singer Munawar Faruqui, who has started filming his maiden web show ‘First Copy’, has called his acting debut an “exciting challenge.”

On making his debut, Munawar said: “I am thrilled to be embarking on this new journey as an actor with First Copy. It’s an exciting challenge, and I’m eagerly waiting for the audience to see this new side of me.”

“The love and support I’ve received so far have been overwhelming, and I hope to make everyone proud with this web series,” he added.

Details about the show and Munawar’s character are still under wraps. He recently shared a picture on social media from behind the scenes of the set.

He had captioned it: “New Journey.”

On Eid this year, the teaser of the web show was released and it took viewers to the year 1999, when DVDs gained momentum. It gave a sneak-peek into the world of piracy.

Written and directed by Farhan P. Zamma, the film is produced by Kurji Productions and co-produced by Salt Media.

Munawar started his journey in 2020 after he uploaded a standup comedy video titled ‘Dawood, Yamraaj & Aurat’. After which, he released his debut song ‘Jawab’ with Spectra, an Indian musician.

He started his journey in showbiz in 2022 with the reality show ‘Lock Upp’, hosted by actress-politician Kangana Ranaut. He was crowned as the winner of the show. He was then seen in ‘Bigg Boss 17’ in 2023 and there too, he lifted the trophy.

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