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US composer Burt Bacharach dies aged 94
Deutsche Welle
09 Feb 2023, 22:31
The composer behind hits such as "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My head" has passed away at his LA home.
Oscar-winning composer Burt Bacharach died on Wednesday in his Los Angeles home, publicist Tina Brausam said on Thursday.
The author of songs such as "Do You Know the Way to San Jose" and "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head" reportedly died of natural causes with his family by his side.
"He was just different," long-time collaborator and lyricist Hal David once told an interviewer. "Innovative, original. His music spoke to me. I'd hear his melodies and I'd hear lyrics. I'd hear rhymes, I'd hear thoughts and I'd hear it almost immediately."
Bacharach had a run of 30 top 40 hits during the '60s, but his entire opus spans some 500 songs that have been recorded by over 1,200 different artists.
He worked with big names such as Dionne Warwick, Aretha Franklin, Dusty Springfield, and Tom Jones.
Other big names such as Elvis Presley, the Beatles, and Frank Sinatra covered his songs while recent artists such as the White Stripes, Twista, and Ashanti have also sampled his music.
Bacharach's life
Bacharach was born in Kansas City, Missouri in 1928, but moved with his family to New York where he learned to play the piano, encouraged by his mother, herself a pianist.
He later gained a spot at the music conservatory at McGill University in Montreal.
He was in the US Army from 1950 to 1952 but played piano in officers' clubs in the US instead of being deployed to Korea.
It was his collaboration with Hal David that brought the duo big successes. He became an eight-time Grammy winner as well as winning awards for his Broadway compositions and won three Oscars — including for the score for "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" in 1970.
However, he fell out with David in 1973 over a financial dispute and the two never worked together again. The two eventually reconciled and when David died in 2012, Bacharach said of him that he wrote lyrics "like a miniature movie."
Various US presidents, both Democrat and Republican, invited Bacharach to the White House. In 2012, then-President Barack Obama presented him with the Gershwin Prize. Obama had famously sung a few seconds of Bacharach's song "Walk on By" during a campaign appearance.
He vowed never to retire and to keep making music in the belief that a good song can make a difference.
"Music softens the heart, makes you feel something if it's good, brings in emotion that you might not have felt before," Bacharach told the Associated Press in 2018.
Married four times, Bacharach is survived by his wife Jane Hansen and children Oliver, Raleigh, and Cristopher.
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Pori Moni’s Ex-Husband Dies in Tragic Truck Accident
Ismail Hossain Jamaddar (40), the first husband of Bangladeshi actress Pori Moni, was killed in a high-speed truck accident on the Dhaka-Bhanga Expressway. The incident occurred early Friday (November 22) at Pachchor in Shibchar, Madaripur.
Ismail, the son of bank officer Zakir Hossain Jamaddar from Chhoto Shaula village in Mirukhali Union of Mathbaria Upazila, was a father of two.
According to Ismail’s uncle, Kabir Jamaddar, he was traveling to Dhaka on a motorcycle with his friend Monir on Thursday night. Early in the morning, a speeding truck hit their motorcycle from behind on the Dhaka-Bhanga Expressway, leaving both Ismail and Monir critically injured.
Locals rushed them to Dhaka Medical College Hospital, where doctors declared Ismail dead. Monir received initial treatment and was later transferred to the National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedic Rehabilitation (Pangu Hospital) in Agargaon.
Abdullah Al Mamun, an assistant teacher at Bhagirathpur Secondary School, stated that after divorcing Pori Moni, Ismail remarried and is survived by his wife and two children.
Mohini Breaks Silence on A.R. Rahman Rumors: 'Respect My Privacy'
For the past three days, the topic dominating discussions has been the divorce of Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman. Barely a day after the news broke, Bengali musician Mohini Dey's name has been linked to Rahman, sparking speculation. Amidst the ongoing rumors in the entertainment world, Mohini has broken her silence on social media.
On Friday (November 22), Mohini took to Instagram to address the situation, writing: "I’ve been receiving numerous calls over the past few hours, with requests for interviews. I know what they want to ask."
She further added, "With all due respect, I kindly decline. I do not have the time to entertain such rumors. I refuse to waste my energy on baseless gossip. I hope my personal life will be respected, and my privacy maintained."
The 29-year-old Mohini became a sudden focus of media attention after announcing her divorce. On the same day, A.R. Rahman also declared the end of his marriage on social media, prompting fans and netizens to connect the dots. However, Mohini has firmly denied the romantic rumors.
Mohini has been passionate about the guitar since childhood. She picked up the bass guitar at the age of nine and began performing at 11. Over the years, she has collaborated extensively with A.R. Rahman's music ensemble.
Vijay Deverakonda Drops a Hint: Is Rashmika the One?
Vijay Deverakonda has set the rumor mill spinning with his latest revelation—he’s no longer single! Fans are abuzz with one burning question: is Rashmika Mandanna the woman in his life?
For years, whispers of a relationship between the two South Indian stars have made headlines, though both have consistently dismissed the claims. However, during a recent promotional event in Mumbai, Vijay dropped a major hint. When asked about his relationship status, he cheekily replied, “I’m 35. Does anyone stay single at this age?”
He didn’t stop there. Vijay shared his thoughts on relationships, saying, “I don’t believe in dating. For me, a strong friendship is the foundation of everything. Once that bond grows, I think about the future.” Yet, he kept the identity of his partner a mystery.
Fans, however, are convinced the clues point to Rashmika. She has frequently called Vijay her closest friend and trusted advisor, and their undeniable chemistry on and off the screen only adds fuel to the speculation.
While Vijay’s admission has left everyone guessing, Rashmika has yet to comment. Could this finally confirm the long-rumored love story? Only time will tell.
First Death Anniversary of Pori Moni's Grandfather Today
A village girl named Shamsunnahar Smriti, her journey to become Pori Moni is like a movie plot. She lost her mother at a very young age; her father was also shot dead by miscreants. Later, her grandfather Shamsul Haque Gazi took over as her guardian. On November 23 last year, her grandfather passed away while undergoing treatment in the ICU of a hospital in the capital.
It has been a year since Pori Moni's grandfather passed away on Saturday (November 23). Pori Moni is in Barishal on the first death anniversary of her grandfather. She has organized a prayer-mahfil.
Meanwhile, Pori Moni has shared two lines from a popular song by singer Haider Hossain on social media. On Saturday (November 23), Pori Moni wrote on her Facebook page, "When you respond to the call of destiny, only silence remains. The one who lost can understand the pain of separation!"
In the comments section of the post, one of Pori's followers wrote, "The words are true..."
Another person agreed with the heroine and wrote, "The one who lost can understand."
On the other hand, actress Pori Moni's first husband Ismail Hossain Jamaddar was killed in a road accident in Shibchar, Madaripur on the Dhaka-Bhanga highway. The accident occurred in the Pachchor area of the upazila early on Friday (November 22). Later in the night, after the funeral, he was buried in the family graveyard of his home village of Chhoto Shaula.
Badshah and Hania Aamir: Just Friends or Something Deeper?
Bollywood rapper Badshah and Pakistani actress Hania Aamir have once again set rumor mills buzzing after their recent interaction at a Dubai concert. The two, known for their close friendship, were spotted enjoying each other's company, with Hania even sharing glimpses of the event on her social media. This has fueled speculation about a possible romantic connection between the pair.
At the concert, a video of Badshah warmly hugging Hania quickly went viral. The clip shows the rapper greeting her, exchanging pleasantries, and then hyping up the crowd by asking them to “make some noise for Hania!” Fans immediately began wondering if there was more to their relationship than friendship.
This isn’t the first time the duo has sparked such rumors. Earlier this year, they were seen together at Diljit Dosanjh’s concert in London, where their playful chemistry also drew attention.
Despite the buzz, both Badshah and Hania have dismissed the idea of a romance. Badshah addressed the rumors, saying, “Hania is a great friend, and we always enjoy spending time together. That’s all there is to it.” Similarly, Hania praised Badshah as “a wonderful person” and reiterated that their relationship is purely platonic.
Even with their repeated denials, fans remain intrigued, speculating about what might truly be going on between the two.
Kareena Redefines Glam in A Black, Golden Embellished Saree
Kareena Kapoor continues to reign as a true fashion icon. The actor keeps slaying fashion goals, one outfit at a time. The actor's sartorial sense of fashion is reflected in a plethora of attires, ranging from formal to casual to glam cocktail party looks. Kareena took over the fashion game, yet again on Saturday, and gave us fresh weekend fashion inspiration with her stunning evening look.
Kareena's weekend party fashion inspiration is here and we cannot keep calm already. The actor shared two pictures from her evening look of the day and they are both breathtaking. Kareena, for her Saturday night look, opted for the six yards of grace and redefined gorgeous and glam together
Here's what Kareena wore
Kareena picked a black and golden saree for her weekend night look and it’s stunning as ever. The actor draped the black silk saree featuring golden embroidery work adding to the gorgeous look. The saree also featured intricate golden zardozi zari details at the borders. “Saturday night,” Kareena captioned her picture.
Kareena teamed it with a matching sleeveless blouse with a sweetheart neckline. Another picture of her Saturday night look features the monochrome look of the actor doing a hair flip perfectly. “Flip. Ciao,” added Kareena with a white heart emoticon.
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How did Kareena Kapoor accessorize her Saturday night look?
Kareena reinstated that less is more through her saree look. The actor opted for a statement choker with red beads and a golden metallic flower in the middle. In a matching golden bracelet and a statement ring, Kareena kept it minimal as she let her ensemble do all the talking.
Kareena opted for a bright makeup look in classic black winged eyeliner, kohl-lined eyes, nude eyeshadow, and a shade of nude lipstick.
Kareena's glam looks are here to stay. A few weeks back, the actor aced the main character energy in a black laced gown with a black sheath sleeveless. The gown glided down in a heavily embellished skirt with black rhinestones adorning it.
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Truth Behind Dipti's 'Child of a Freedom Fighter Family' Identity
When the country was in turmoil over the quota reform movement, Justice Shamsuddin Chowdhury Manik and BNP leader Golam Maula Rony were speaking on a television talk show in the country. The host of the program was Dipti Chowdhury.
In the 49-minute talk show, she showed quite an intelligent discussion and patience from the beginning. After that, she was praised on social media across the country.
Dipti went viral in a hurry. Her face was also included in the graffiti of the anti-discrimination student movement painted on the city wall. However, Dipti could not enjoy the discussion and praise with her heart. She also had to endure the sarcasm. At the end of the talk show, Dipti, angry with Justice Manik, shouted that she was the child of a freedom fighter family.
She has been facing body shaming for so long. She has also been facing sarcasm about her age.
This time, many netizens on social media are asking about the truth behind her 'child of a freedom fighter family' identity. Many are challenging Dipti's claim from various Facebook accounts and pages.
Not only that, many rumors are being spread about Dipti. Dipti Chowdhury is also being bullied through trolling on social media.
In such a context, a photo card with the name and logo of a media outlet in the country has been spread on Facebook containing Dipti's statement. The photo card reveals, "My grandmother's cousin's husband was a freedom fighter."
However, the alleged photo card has been posted on the media outlet's page as there is no truth to the post.
Meanwhile, on Friday (November 22), online activist Nijhum Majumdar wrote on her verified Facebook page, targeting Dipti Chowdhury, "Dipti Chowdhury, you called yourself a child of a freedom fighter family. Who was a freedom fighter in your family? In which sector? What is the name? What is your relationship with him? Simple matter. Why are you delaying in giving this simple answer?"
The fact that the viral photo card of Dipti was purposefully spread was revealed in an investigative report by the fact-checking department of the national daily 'Ajker Patrika'.
In that fact-check report, through various information and data, the issue of Dipti Chowdhury's family and her family's involvement with the Liberation War was revealed. The report said that Dipti's grandfather's house is in Ashtagram, Kishoreganj. Her father's name is Shibli Chowdhury. Dipti Chowdhury's grandfather's name is Nurul Islam Chowdhury, he was the chairman of Adampur Union Parishad of Ashtagram, Kishoreganj. During the Liberation War, Nurul Islam Chowdhury was one of the organizers of the Liberation War.
Since Nurul Islam Chowdhury's sister did not have any children, Dipti Chowdhury's father Shibli Chowdhury grew up with her. Later, they moved to Nasirnagar in Brahmanbaria with Shibli Chowdhury and started living there.
It is known that according to the information received, Shibli Chowdhury's two uncles (Nurul Islam Chowdhury's cousin) Qutub Uddin Chowdhury and Gias Uddin Chowdhury are government-certified freedom fighters. Among them, Qutub Uddin Chowdhury was an assistant teacher at Adampur Dewan Ali High School and is currently retired. Gias Uddin Chowdhury is deceased.
The names of Qutub Uddin Chowdhury and Gias Uddin Chowdhury can be found in the list of freedom fighters on the official website of Ashtagram Upazila.
