Rapper Lil Nas X’ new footwear collaboration has invited fresh criticism from the conservatives as they find it “distasteful” among other things. The singer tied with streetwear company MSCHF and made a pair of ‘Satan Shoes’ as they call it which claims to have human blood in them.&nbsp;

Starting Monday, only 666 pairs will be available for sale but&nbsp;not everyone likes the idea of human blood in their footwear. The kicks are apparently modified Nike Air Max 97s as they come with a pentagram pendant and a reference to Luke 10:18, a Bible verse about Satan's fall from heaven. The shoes are up for sale at a price of $1,018.

As for the human blood part, the sneakers contain them in the sole which is drawn from the members of the MSCHF team, the company told a channel.&nbsp;

Soon after the announcement, netizens slammed Nike, MSCHF and Lil Nas for the shoes. Nike then distanced itself from the controversy and said, "We do not have a relationship with Little Nas X or MSCHF. Nike did not design or release these shoes and we do not endorse them."

Meanwhile, Lil Nas has apologised to fans who didn’t like the vision for the shoes and shared a video. Actually, the video is no apology as many publications call it but a sarcastic way to shut down trolls. He shared a video from his single ‘Montero (Call Me By Your Name)’ which happened to have coincided with the release of the controversial shoes.&nbsp;

He called the apology video: ‘Lil Nas X Apologizes for Satan Shoe’.

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Rapper Lil Nas X’ new footwear collaboration has invited fresh criticism from the conservatives as they find it “distasteful” among other things. The singer tied with streetwear company MSCHF and made a pair of ‘Satan Shoes’ as they call it which claims to have human blood in them.

Rapper Lil Nas X’ new footwear collaboration has invited fresh criticism from the conservatives as they find it “distasteful” among other things. The singer tied with streetwear company MSCHF and made a pair of ‘Satan Shoes’ as they call it which claims to have human blood in them. Starting Monday, only 666 pairs will be available for sale but not everyone likes the idea of human blood in their footwear. The kicks are apparently modified Nike Air Max 97s as they come with a pentagram pendant and a reference to Luke 10:18, a Bible verse about Satan's fall from heaven. The shoes are up for sale at a price of $1,018. As for the human blood part, the sneakers contain them in the sole which is drawn from the members of the MSCHF team, the company told a channel. Soon after the announcement, netizens slammed Nike, MSCHF and Lil Nas for the shoes. Nike then distanced itself from the controversy and said, "We do not have a relationship with Little Nas X or MSCHF. Nike did not design or release these shoes and we do not endorse them." Meanwhile, Lil Nas has apologised to fans who didn’t like the vision for the shoes and shared a video. Actually, the video is no apology as many publications call it but a sarcastic way to shut down trolls. He shared a video from his single ‘Montero (Call Me By Your Name)’ which happened to have coincided with the release of the controversial shoes. He called the apology video: ‘Lil Nas X Apologizes for Satan Shoe’. Lil Nas X Apologizes for Satan Shoe https://t.co/bQ1hbmHQqh pic.twitter.com/hM5vsLRSAk — nope 🏹 (@LilNasX) March 28, 2021 × Lil Nas X responds to backlash over 'twerking' in new music video we finally here!!!!! 😢🤍 https://t.co/gHCSza0cqE — nope 🏹 (@LilNasX) March 29, 2021 ×

Lil Nas X shares apology video for launching Satan Shoes that have human blood

Another day and another dig at Meghan Markle in the life of TV celeb Piers Morgan, who recently stepped down from his famed role of host of Good Morning Britain. In a new, lengthy article in a newspaper on the events in the aftermath of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey that led to him leaving the TV show, he gave a rundown of everything he’s been facing.&nbsp;

On his reaction to the Meghan-Oprah interview, Piers Morgan said, "I expected such disingenuous self-serving wrecking-ball stuff from a social-climbing Hollywood actress like Ms&nbsp;Markle, but for Harry to publicly shred his family and the Monarchy like this, while Prince Philip was seriously ill in hospital, is so out of character for a man who once bravely served his Queen and country in war.”

On him being called out for his post-interview reaction, Morgan wrote, “It appears that questioning Meghan's fork-tongued 'truth' is now a racist hate crime.”

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-meghan-markles-dad-dropped-letter-at-oprah-winfreys-home-asking-for-an-interview-report-373894" hreflang="en">Meghan Markle's dad dropped letter at Oprah Winfrey's home asking for an interview: Report</a>

On his walkout&nbsp;from&nbsp;his own show after being angry, he gave a lowdown of his spat with GMB weatherman Alex Beresford and wrote, "I don't mind outside guests trying to make a name for themselves by whacking me like this, but I wasn't going to sit there and take it from one of my own team, especially someone who I've gone out of my way to help whenever he's asked me for advice about his career. Realizing I might say something I'd regret, I decided to leave the studio to cool down."

On why leaving the studio was a bad idea in hindsight, Morgan writes, "I knew it wasn't a good look, the great snowflake-basher running away from confrontation. And on reflection, I shouldn't have done it. But in the heat of the moment, in my rather strained state of mind, this seemed the less worse option."

After some soul-searching, Morgan decided to stick to his stance and left Good Morning Britain. He wrote, "I reached a moment of total gut clarity: f**k it, I wasn't going to apologize for disbelieving Meghan Markle because the truth is that I don't believe <a data-ctorig="https://www.wionews.com/topics/meghan-markle" data-cturl="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/topics/meghan-markle&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjuzvSsttXvAhX2zjgGHTI6B2IQFjADegQIBxAB&amp;usg=AOvVaw2f6ZbMcBToe_GwNDScE2Bk" dir="ltr" href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/meghan-markle" target="_blank">Meghan Markle</a>. And in a free, democratic society, I should be allowed not to believe someone, and to say that I don't believe them. That, surely, is the very essence of freedom of speech?"

In the aftermath of his resignation, Morgan said his former America's Got Talent colleague Sharon Osbourne was quick to defend him and that it meant a lot to him. "This took real guts, knowing it would enrage the ultra-woke crowd in Hollywood where she lives and works," Morgan says of Osbourne's support. "'When stuff like this happens,' I replied, 'true friends run towards you, fake friends run away.'"

He ended his piece with a plea to "cancel the cancel culture before it kills our culture."

Another day and another dig at Meghan Markle in the life of TV celeb Piers Morgan, who recently stepped down from his famed role of host of Good Morning Britain.

Another day and another dig at Meghan Markle in the life of TV celeb Piers Morgan, who recently stepped down from his famed role of host of Good Morning Britain. In a new, lengthy article in a newspaper on the events in the aftermath of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey that led to him leaving the TV show, he gave a rundown of everything he’s been facing. On his reaction to the Meghan-Oprah interview, Piers Morgan said, "I expected such disingenuous self-serving wrecking-ball stuff from a social-climbing Hollywood actress like Ms Markle, but for Harry to publicly shred his family and the Monarchy like this, while Prince Philip was seriously ill in hospital, is so out of character for a man who once bravely served his Queen and country in war.” On him being called out for his post-interview reaction, Morgan wrote, “It appears that questioning Meghan's fork-tongued 'truth' is now a racist hate crime.” Meghan Markle's dad dropped letter at Oprah Winfrey's home asking for an interview: Report On his walkout from his own show after being angry, he gave a lowdown of his spat with GMB weatherman Alex Beresford and wrote, "I don't mind outside guests trying to make a name for themselves by whacking me like this, but I wasn't going to sit there and take it from one of my own team, especially someone who I've gone out of my way to help whenever he's asked me for advice about his career. Realizing I might say something I'd regret, I decided to leave the studio to cool down." On why leaving the studio was a bad idea in hindsight, Morgan writes, "I knew it wasn't a good look, the great snowflake-basher running away from confrontation. And on reflection, I shouldn't have done it. But in the heat of the moment, in my rather strained state of mind, this seemed the less worse option." After some soul-searching, Morgan decided to stick to his stance and left Good Morning Britain. He wrote, "I reached a moment of total gut clarity: f**k it, I wasn't going to apologize for disbelieving Meghan Markle because the truth is that I don't believe Meghan Markle. And in a free, democratic society, I should be allowed not to believe someone, and to say that I don't believe them. That, surely, is the very essence of freedom of speech?" In the aftermath of his resignation, Morgan said his former America's Got Talent colleague Sharon Osbourne was quick to defend him and that it meant a lot to him. "This took real guts, knowing it would enrage the ultra-woke crowd in Hollywood where she lives and works," Morgan says of Osbourne's support. "'When stuff like this happens,' I replied, 'true friends run towards you, fake friends run away.'" He ended his piece with a plea to "cancel the cancel culture before it kills our culture."

Piers Morgan bashes Meghan Markle again in lengthy article, calls her 'social climbing Hollywood actress'

Holi 2021 is special for many reasons as it's probably the first major festival in India that falls in the new year as coronavirus cases have dropped down and the world has started to resume operations relatively.

Holi 2021 is special for many reasons as it's probably the first major festival in India that falls in the new year as coronavirus cases have dropped down and the world has started to resume operations relatively. While many countries seem to be doing better than others, India has shown progress in terms of its handling of the situation. However, as a precautionary measure, Holi has been asked to keep low-key by state governments of the county. Amid all this, Bollywood industry has shared their message of keeping the festival spirit alive while keeping all restrictions of the pandemic in mind. Akshay Kumar shared a sweet message asking people to celebrate with loved ones and not take the celebrations outside their homes. Check out his tweet here: Do me a favour let’s not play Holi! Celebrate at home, for your safety and the safety of your loved ones 🙏🏻 Wishing you all a very Happy Holi 🌈 — Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) March 29, 2021 × No bigger joy than festivities with those who are a part of you ❤️#HoliHappiness #StaySafe #FamilyFun pic.twitter.com/GAhdnuLzPw — Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) March 29, 2021 × Amitabh Bachchan shared a throwback image and wrote the lyrics of his popular song: T 3858 -" रंग बरसे भीगे चुनर वाली रंग बरसे " pic.twitter.com/SOzL11JXfE — Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) March 28, 2021 × Kangana Ranaut is busy shooting and thus shared an early video wishing fans as she celebrated Holika Dahan on the eve of Holi. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kangana Ranaut (@kanganaranaut) × Deepika Padukone shared a stunning image of herself in tangerine salwar suit and posted a sweet message herself. Check it here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Deepika Padukone (@deepikapadukone) × Hrithik Roshan took to Twitter and extended greetings to fans. He also posted a short animated clip that had an alphabetical 'O' with horns transforming into a colourful 'O' of Holi. The video had a message that read, "The triumph of good over evil. Love. Laugh. LIVE. Happy Holi, beautiful people. Stay blessed." Love. Laugh. LIVE. Happy Holi, beautiful people. Stay blessed ❤️ pic.twitter.com/Vr7CctYxtZ — Hrithik Roshan (@iHrithik) March 28, 2021 × Meanwhile, Karisma Kapoor wrote, "Add colour to life. Wishing you all a Happy and Safe Holi" and sister Kareena shared a video reminiscing her time with Akshay Kumar during the shoot of their film and added another post of little one Taimur as he is seen covered in dry colours. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Karisma Kapoor (@therealkarismakapoor) × View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kareena Kapoor Khan (@kareenakapoorkhan) ×

Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, Deepika Padukone wish fans a 'Happy Holi'; read messages

Kangana Ranaut never ceases to be in news and now with her upcoming film ‘Thalaivi’, she’s found a new project to grab the headlines. The trailer of the film recently released and has been received pretty well by fans and critics alike.&nbsp;

But we are not here to talk only about Thalaivi on the day of Holi. As we celebrate Holi albeit a bit low-key, Kangana Ranaut has a message for fans. In a video, Kangana Ranaut revealed that all “promotional decisions” for Thalaivi will be taken by the public, highlighting how Jayalalithaa on whom the film is made, used to live and work for the welfare of the people. Kangana revealed that keeping this in mind, they have come up with a campaign ‘Vote for Thalaivi’.&nbsp;

With this promotional campaign, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/kangana-ranaut">Kangana</a> urged all her fans and followers to be a part of the campaign. "#HappyHoli2021 #Thalaivi To #VoteForThalaivi, stay tuned #Vijay," she captioned her video.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/holi-2021-priyanka-chopra-celebrates-festival-of-colour-with-nick-jonas-and-family-in-london-374004" hreflang="en">Holi 2021: Priyanka Chopra celebrates festival of colour with Nick Jonas and family in London</a>

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Kangana celebrated Holi with her team and crew in Rajasthan as she shared photos from the location. She shared, "We are having a working Holi tom but nothing can stop us from pre Holi and Holika celebrations. This is my squad aka my family I wasn’t born with but u choose to keep #HappyHoli #Holika #Happy Holi.”

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-akshay-kumar-has-a-special-message-for-fans-on-holi-amid-pandemic-read-details-inside-374015" hreflang="en">Akshay Kumar has a special message for fans on Holi amid pandemic; read details inside</a>

Kangana Ranaut never ceases to be in news and now with her upcoming film ‘Thalaivi’, she’s found a new project to grab the headlines. The trailer of the film recently released and has been received pretty well by fans and critics alike.

Kangana Ranaut never ceases to be in news and now with her upcoming film ‘Thalaivi’, she’s found a new project to grab the headlines. The trailer of the film recently released and has been received pretty well by fans and critics alike. But we are not here to talk only about Thalaivi on the day of Holi. As we celebrate Holi albeit a bit low-key, Kangana Ranaut has a message for fans. In a video, Kangana Ranaut revealed that all “promotional decisions” for Thalaivi will be taken by the public, highlighting how Jayalalithaa on whom the film is made, used to live and work for the welfare of the people. Kangana revealed that keeping this in mind, they have come up with a campaign ‘Vote for Thalaivi’. With this promotional campaign, Kangana urged all her fans and followers to be a part of the campaign. "#HappyHoli2021 #Thalaivi To #VoteForThalaivi, stay tuned #Vijay," she captioned her video. Holi 2021: Priyanka Chopra celebrates festival of colour with Nick Jonas and family in London Check out Kangana Ranaut's video below: #HappyHoli2021 #Thalaivi To #VoteForThalaivi, stay tuned #Vijay @vishinduri @thearvindswami @ShaaileshRSingh @BrindaPrasad1 @neeta_lulla #HiteshThakkar #ThirumalReddy #RajatArora #BhushanKumar @KarmaMediaent @TSeries @vibri_media @ZeeStudios_ #SprintFilms #GothicEntertainment pic.twitter.com/JZ5RuQEhXG — Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) March 29, 2021 × Kangana celebrated Holi with her team and crew in Rajasthan as she shared photos from the location. She shared, "We are having a working Holi tom but nothing can stop us from pre Holi and Holika celebrations. This is my squad aka my family I wasn’t born with but u choose to keep #HappyHoli #Holika #Happy Holi.” Akshay Kumar has a special message for fans on Holi amid pandemic; read details inside

Kangana Ranaut's Holi 2021 message has an update for film 'Thalaivi'

Music heals the world and these words are truer in today’s perspective as the world reels with pandemic-induced fear and chaos. Classic Bagh Festival, a one-of-a-kind musical night was recently organised by&nbsp;JodhpurRIFF and the British Council, in association with the Aga Khan Trust for Culture&nbsp;with a purpose of bringing to fore musicians with a live audience in a socially-distant world.&nbsp;

It took place at the famed Sunder Nursery, in the heart of Indian capital city New Delhi as musicians from the Hindustani, Sufi, Bhajan, Shabad and Qawwali traditions made a harmonious day out of what would have otherwise been a dull Sunday. The festival opened with a lakeside chorus by Smita Bellur and Jasleen Kaur Monga and was followed by performances by the likes of Barkat Khan, Ustad Saeed Zafar Khan, and the Warsi Brothers.

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Designed to enjoin hearts with music amid a safe and socially distant environment, the Classic Bagh Festival stood on its promise of providing a platform for social inclusion as new and veteran artists interacted with the audience alike.&nbsp;

WION got in touch with the Warsi Brothers, who closed the night with their mesmerising performance. Based in Hyderabad, Naseer Ahmed Khan Warsi and Nazeer Ahmed Khan Warsi have performed here before. “This is the second time we performed here and it’s always very exciting to mingle with a new crowd.”

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Hailing from the Delhi Gharana, the Warsi Brothers perform compositions by the esteemed Hazrat Amir Khusrau, who was a profilic&nbsp;Indian Sufi singer, poet and scholar at the time of Delhi sultanate. They said,&nbsp;“We are privileged to have gotten this learning from our elders. Music has been in the family since centuries and growing up, we picked it up as a way of life."&nbsp;

"We have been attached to Qawwali since the time of Mughal rule in India as our forefathers performed at the last Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar’s court," the duo added

On coming back to what they enjoy the most -- giving a live performance, the Warsi Brothers&nbsp;said, “It’s been a long time since we connected with a live audience. It’s a good feeling. It felt like we were caged all this while. Thankfully we have got this opportunity.”

Music heals the world and these words are truer in today’s perspective as the world reels with pandemic-induced fear and chaos. Classic Bagh Festival, a one-of-a-kind musical night was recently organised by JodhpurRIFF and the British Council, in association with the Aga Khan Trust for Culture with a purpose of bringing to fore musicians with a live audience in a socially-distant world.

Music heals the world and these words are truer in today’s perspective as the world reels with pandemic-induced fear and chaos. Classic Bagh Festival, a one-of-a-kind musical night was recently organised by JodhpurRIFF and the British Council, in association with the Aga Khan Trust for Culture with a purpose of bringing to fore musicians with a live audience in a socially-distant world. It took place at the famed Sunder Nursery, in the heart of Indian capital city New Delhi as musicians from the Hindustani, Sufi, Bhajan, Shabad and Qawwali traditions made a harmonious day out of what would have otherwise been a dull Sunday. The festival opened with a lakeside chorus by Smita Bellur and Jasleen Kaur Monga and was followed by performances by the likes of Barkat Khan, Ustad Saeed Zafar Khan, and the Warsi Brothers. Designed to enjoin hearts with music amid a safe and socially distant environment, the Classic Bagh Festival stood on its promise of providing a platform for social inclusion as new and veteran artists interacted with the audience alike. WION got in touch with the Warsi Brothers, who closed the night with their mesmerising performance. Based in Hyderabad, Naseer Ahmed Khan Warsi and Nazeer Ahmed Khan Warsi have performed here before. “This is the second time we performed here and it’s always very exciting to mingle with a new crowd.” Hailing from the Delhi Gharana, the Warsi Brothers perform compositions by the esteemed Hazrat Amir Khusrau, who was a profilic Indian Sufi singer, poet and scholar at the time of Delhi sultanate. They said, “We are privileged to have gotten this learning from our elders. Music has been in the family since centuries and growing up, we picked it up as a way of life." "We have been attached to Qawwali since the time of Mughal rule in India as our forefathers performed at the last Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar’s court," the duo added On coming back to what they enjoy the most -- giving a live performance, the Warsi Brothers said, “It’s been a long time since we connected with a live audience. It’s a good feeling. It felt like we were caged all this while. Thankfully we have got this opportunity.”

Classic Bagh Festival: Bringing people closer with music in a socially distant world

US actor Jessica Walter, best known to modern audiences as the acerbic grandmother of cult comedy "Arrested Development," has died aged 80, her agent told AFP Thursday.

The Emmy-winning actress appeared in dozens of TV shows and films such as Clint Eastwood's "Play Misty for Me" and her 1966 breakout role "Grand Prix," before portraying the unhinged, martini-swilling Lucille Bluth in "Arrested Development."

"It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the passing of my beloved mom Jessica," said daughter Brooke Bowman in a statement.

"A working actor for over six decades, her greatest pleasure was bringing joy to others through her storytelling both on screen and off.&nbsp;

"While her legacy will live on through her body of work, she will also be remembered by many for her wit, class and overall joie de vivre."

The offbeat tale of a wealthy and deeply dysfunctional Californian family, "Arrested Development" earned critical acclaim during its original run on Fox before it was canceled in 2006.

Following an impassioned campaign from its legion of fans, the show was revived on Netflix for a further two seasons, and it is regularly listed among the most influential modern TV sitcoms.&nbsp;

The show starred Jason Bateman, Will Arnett, Michael Cera and Portia de Rossi, with executive producer Ron Howard narrating.

"She was a force, and her talent and timing were unmatched. Rest In Peace Mama Bluth," tweeted co-star Tony Hale.

"Love you Gangie," added Alia Shawkat, using the family's affectionate nickname for Lucille.

US actor Jessica Walter, best known to modern audiences as the acerbic grandmother of cult comedy "Arrested Development," has died aged 80, her agent told AFP Thursday.

US actor Jessica Walter, best known to modern audiences as the acerbic grandmother of cult comedy "Arrested Development," has died aged 80, her agent told AFP Thursday. The Emmy-winning actress appeared in dozens of TV shows and films such as Clint Eastwood's "Play Misty for Me" and her 1966 breakout role "Grand Prix," before portraying the unhinged, martini-swilling Lucille Bluth in "Arrested Development." "It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the passing of my beloved mom Jessica," said daughter Brooke Bowman in a statement. "A working actor for over six decades, her greatest pleasure was bringing joy to others through her storytelling both on screen and off. "While her legacy will live on through her body of work, she will also be remembered by many for her wit, class and overall joie de vivre." The offbeat tale of a wealthy and deeply dysfunctional Californian family, "Arrested Development" earned critical acclaim during its original run on Fox before it was canceled in 2006. Following an impassioned campaign from its legion of fans, the show was revived on Netflix for a further two seasons, and it is regularly listed among the most influential modern TV sitcoms. The show starred Jason Bateman, Will Arnett, Michael Cera and Portia de Rossi, with executive producer Ron Howard narrating. "She was a force, and her talent and timing were unmatched. Rest In Peace Mama Bluth," tweeted co-star Tony Hale. "Love you Gangie," added Alia Shawkat, using the family's affectionate nickname for Lucille.

'Arrested Development' star Jessica Walter dies aged 80

From a converted storeroom on the roof of his mother's Seoul apartment, Kim Min-kyo plays video games for up to 15 hours a day -- and makes a fortune from the thousands of fans watching him.

The cramped studio is an unlikely home for a budding millionaire, but the 24-year-old's gaming prowess -- mixed with quick-witted commentary and high-school-level humour -- has seen his income climb to about $50,000 a month.

That puts him well into the top one percent of earners in South Korea, but has not affected his lifestyle.

"I'm not really into cars or spending lots of money," said Kim, who eats, sleeps, washes and works in the small space.&nbsp;

"My mum manages all my income so I never have a lot of money on me," he told AFP.

Livestreamers, known as "Broadcast Jockeys" or BJs in South Korea, are hard-wired to the digital infrastructure of youth culture.

They entertain for hours with an interactive mishmash of chat, gaming, dance, music, eating, getting drunk or even just sleeping.

Top livestreamers enjoy subculture celebrity among teens and 20-somethings, who consider them more relatable than traditional media stars.

A few can earn over $100,000 in a good month from broadcasting live on homegrown platform AfreecaTV, and uploading edited content to YouTube.

Kim, who often streams himself playing online battle game League of Legends in his pyjamas, builds on his content with conversations that flirt with the country's social boundaries.

"Maybe sometimes you need to do something absurd to attract followers," he acknowledged.&nbsp;

He makes money from fan donations, sponsorship -- sometimes consuming local energy drinks midstream -- and advertising on YouTube, where he has more than 400,000 subscribers.

There is regular controversy in South Korea over a lack of regulation on livestreaming, from undisclosed product promotion to "lewd" behaviour -- a bar set relatively low in a conservative culture.

Some livestreamers have been called out for misogynist commentary and violent behaviour.

And at any given hour it is easy to find scantily-clad women on AfreecaTV willing to "talk cute", "dance sexy" or send a private video for the right price.&nbsp;

- Pandemic surge - 
For livestreamers, the coronavirus has been good for business.

Over the first four months of last year, as the South urged people to stay at home to control the outbreak's first wave, time watching videos on smartphones surged, according to the Korea Communications Commission.&nbsp;

YouTube said it saw saw huge spikes in global viewership last year, including in South Korea.

AfreecaTV, which now hosts about 17,000 livestreamers, sells "starballoons" to viewers for 110 won ($0.10) each.

The audience can donate them while interacting with a livestreamer, who converts it back to cash with the platform taking a cut.

Donations on it climbed by more than 20 percent to 41.5 billion won in the third quarter of last year.

"Even though it's sad that Covid-19 has happened, it would be a lie to say that it hasn't helped BJs grow," said Joshua Ahn, who heads local production company Starfish Entertainment.

The 44-year-old Maserati-driving media entrepreneur manages dozens of top livestreamers, and produces variety shows for some of the country's biggest TV stations.&nbsp;

Only a small fraction of streamers make significant sums, but Ahn said the stars who were already earning tens of thousands of dollars a month have seen their takings "double or even triple" during the pandemic.

- 'Anyone can have a channel' - 
The hyper-wired South is often at the forefront of technological change -- it launched the world's first nationwide 5G networks in 2019, two years after internet television subscriptions overtook cable TV.

Mobile advertising revenue tripled between 2015 and 2019 to 4.56 trillion won, according to regulators, overtaking broadcast advertising along the way, which fell by almost a quarter.

"Conventional media is at an important crossroads," said Ahn, whose business activities straddle both traditional and new media. "Now with YouTube, anyone can have their own channel."

Some livestreamers have moved into the mainstream, including appearances on TV variety shows and sports commentating.

Meanwhile minor celebrities, financial analysts and even some politicians have turned to livestreaming to boost their profiles.

And in a country that has long stressed academic qualifications, "content creator" ranked fourth in a survey of primary schoolchildren's most desired jobs last year.

South Korea's best-known contribution to the global livestreaming phenomenon has been "mukbang", where the host commentates while eating huge plates of food.

Some broadcast activities are more controversial, such as scantily-clad suggestive conversation, or even criminal, for instance threats of violence against rivals.

"The reason why the content of these BJs is getting more sexual and violent is because they seek more attention," said California State University Monterey Bay researcher Hojin Song.&nbsp;

"The more audience that they can draw in, the better chance they get at making better money."

From a converted storeroom on the roof of his mother's Seoul apartment, Kim Min-kyo plays video games for up to 15 hours a day -- and makes a fortune from the thousands of fans watching him.

From a converted storeroom on the roof of his mother's Seoul apartment, Kim Min-kyo plays video games for up to 15 hours a day -- and makes a fortune from the thousands of fans watching him. The cramped studio is an unlikely home for a budding millionaire, but the 24-year-old's gaming prowess -- mixed with quick-witted commentary and high-school-level humour -- has seen his income climb to about $50,000 a month. That puts him well into the top one percent of earners in South Korea, but has not affected his lifestyle. "I'm not really into cars or spending lots of money," said Kim, who eats, sleeps, washes and works in the small space. "My mum manages all my income so I never have a lot of money on me," he told AFP. Livestreamers, known as "Broadcast Jockeys" or BJs in South Korea, are hard-wired to the digital infrastructure of youth culture. They entertain for hours with an interactive mishmash of chat, gaming, dance, music, eating, getting drunk or even just sleeping. Top livestreamers enjoy subculture celebrity among teens and 20-somethings, who consider them more relatable than traditional media stars. A few can earn over $100,000 in a good month from broadcasting live on homegrown platform AfreecaTV, and uploading edited content to YouTube. Kim, who often streams himself playing online battle game League of Legends in his pyjamas, builds on his content with conversations that flirt with the country's social boundaries. "Maybe sometimes you need to do something absurd to attract followers," he acknowledged. He makes money from fan donations, sponsorship -- sometimes consuming local energy drinks midstream -- and advertising on YouTube, where he has more than 400,000 subscribers. There is regular controversy in South Korea over a lack of regulation on livestreaming, from undisclosed product promotion to "lewd" behaviour -- a bar set relatively low in a conservative culture. Some livestreamers have been called out for misogynist commentary and violent behaviour. And at any given hour it is easy to find scantily-clad women on AfreecaTV willing to "talk cute", "dance sexy" or send a private video for the right price. - Pandemic surge - For livestreamers, the coronavirus has been good for business. Over the first four months of last year, as the South urged people to stay at home to control the outbreak's first wave, time watching videos on smartphones surged, according to the Korea Communications Commission. YouTube said it saw saw huge spikes in global viewership last year, including in South Korea. AfreecaTV, which now hosts about 17,000 livestreamers, sells "starballoons" to viewers for 110 won ($0.10) each. The audience can donate them while interacting with a livestreamer, who converts it back to cash with the platform taking a cut. Donations on it climbed by more than 20 percent to 41.5 billion won in the third quarter of last year. "Even though it's sad that Covid-19 has happened, it would be a lie to say that it hasn't helped BJs grow," said Joshua Ahn, who heads local production company Starfish Entertainment. The 44-year-old Maserati-driving media entrepreneur manages dozens of top livestreamers, and produces variety shows for some of the country's biggest TV stations. Only a small fraction of streamers make significant sums, but Ahn said the stars who were already earning tens of thousands of dollars a month have seen their takings "double or even triple" during the pandemic. - 'Anyone can have a channel' - The hyper-wired South is often at the forefront of technological change -- it launched the world's first nationwide 5G networks in 2019, two years after internet television subscriptions overtook cable TV. Mobile advertising revenue tripled between 2015 and 2019 to 4.56 trillion won, according to regulators, overtaking broadcast advertising along the way, which fell by almost a quarter. "Conventional media is at an important crossroads," said Ahn, whose business activities straddle both traditional and new media. "Now with YouTube, anyone can have their own channel." Some livestreamers have moved into the mainstream, including appearances on TV variety shows and sports commentating. Meanwhile minor celebrities, financial analysts and even some politicians have turned to livestreaming to boost their profiles. And in a country that has long stressed academic qualifications, "content creator" ranked fourth in a survey of primary schoolchildren's most desired jobs last year. South Korea's best-known contribution to the global livestreaming phenomenon has been "mukbang", where the host commentates while eating huge plates of food. Some broadcast activities are more controversial, such as scantily-clad suggestive conversation, or even criminal, for instance threats of violence against rivals. "The reason why the content of these BJs is getting more sexual and violent is because they seek more attention," said California State University Monterey Bay researcher Hojin Song. "The more audience that they can draw in, the better chance they get at making better money."

Young, rich and racy: South Korea's livestreamers

One of the few paintings by Vincent Van Gogh still in private hands sold for more than 13 million euros at auction Thursday, Sotheby's said.

"Street Scene in Montmartre" -- on public display for the first time since its creation in 1887, after a century in the same collection -- fetched 13.09 million euros ($15.4 million), the auction house said.

At well above the estimate of 5-8 million euros, the sale price was a record for the artist in France, it added.

The painting was the highlight of an auction of 33 works from masters including Degas, Magritte, Modigliani, Klee, Rodin and his muse Camille Claudel sold in an auction live-streamed by Sotheby's in Paris.

The painting was reoffered at the end of the sale in Paris, after the auction house scrapped its initial sale earlier in the afternoon -- where it fetched a slightly higher sale price -- due to problems with online bidding.

Other highlights included the sale of a recently restored work by Camille Pissarro, "La Recolte des pois", which fetched 3.38 million euros. It had been originally commissioned by Van Gogh's brother, Theo.

Francis Picabia's "La Corrida" meanwhile fetched 3.15 million euros.

- First time on show - 
The 1887 Van Gogh, one of more than 200 paintings produced by the Dutch post-Impressionist master during two years spent in Paris, portrays one of the windmills that dotted Montmartre when it was just a village on the northern outskirts of the capital.

A couple stroll and two children play in front of a wooden fence and leafless trees depicted in the characteristic tan and brown tones of his "Dutch palette", punctuated by a bright red flag blowing above the mill.

The period marked a turning point in Van Gogh's career as he began exploring expressionist techniques and new uses of colour in the final years of his life, before his suicide in 1890 at the age of 37.

It is not considered one of his best works.

The last Van Gogh sold at a public auction, "Labourer in a Field" from 1889, went for $81 million at a New York sale in 2017.

Specialists knew of the work but it was only catalogued as a black-and-white photograph and was acquired by a French family around 1920.

This week it was placed on public display for the very first time since it was painted 135 years ago.

"Paintings from the Montmartre series are rare: It's very likely to garner a lot of interest from private buyers, the major Van Gogh collectors all around the world, and probably from institutions as well," Aurelie Vandevoorde, Sotheby's head of Impressionist and modern art in Paris, told AFP ahead of the sale.

The identity of the buyer has not been divulged, but Claudia Mercier, an auctioneer at the Mirabaud Mercier auction house that was hired by the painting's owners, said it had been examined by the Van Gogh museum in Amsterdam, "which has shown serious interest in the work".

Among other landmark works auctioned at the double sale of impressionist and modern art at Sotheby's in Paris and London was a pastel by Edgar Degas called "Dancer" sold for 2.6 million euros ($3 million).

In the British capital, a portrait of the photographer Dora Maar by Pablo Picasso went for 9.3 million pounds ($12.7 million).

A triptych in spring tones by British painter David Hockney, one of the most expensive living artists in the world, did not exceed 6.1 million pounds in final bidding, below initial estimates.

A bigger success, in contrast, was for "Embrace on the beach" by Norwegian painter Edvard Munch, which sold for 16.2 million pounds ($22.2 million).&nbsp;

The painting was briefly owned by top Nazi official Hermann Goring, despite Munch's official designation as a "degenerate" artist by the Third Reich.

A self-portrait by the mercurial Norwegian painter also sold for 3.1 million pounds, lower than estimates.&nbsp;

One of the few paintings by Vincent Van Gogh still in private hands sold for more than 13 million euros at auction Thursday, Sotheby's said. "Street Scene in Montmartre" -- on public display for the first time since its creation in 1887, after a century in the same collection -- fetched 13.

One of the few paintings by Vincent Van Gogh still in private hands sold for more than 13 million euros at auction Thursday, Sotheby's said. "Street Scene in Montmartre" -- on public display for the first time since its creation in 1887, after a century in the same collection -- fetched 13.09 million euros ($15.4 million), the auction house said. At well above the estimate of 5-8 million euros, the sale price was a record for the artist in France, it added. The painting was the highlight of an auction of 33 works from masters including Degas, Magritte, Modigliani, Klee, Rodin and his muse Camille Claudel sold in an auction live-streamed by Sotheby's in Paris. The painting was reoffered at the end of the sale in Paris, after the auction house scrapped its initial sale earlier in the afternoon -- where it fetched a slightly higher sale price -- due to problems with online bidding. Other highlights included the sale of a recently restored work by Camille Pissarro, "La Recolte des pois", which fetched 3.38 million euros. It had been originally commissioned by Van Gogh's brother, Theo. Francis Picabia's "La Corrida" meanwhile fetched 3.15 million euros. - First time on show - The 1887 Van Gogh, one of more than 200 paintings produced by the Dutch post-Impressionist master during two years spent in Paris, portrays one of the windmills that dotted Montmartre when it was just a village on the northern outskirts of the capital. A couple stroll and two children play in front of a wooden fence and leafless trees depicted in the characteristic tan and brown tones of his "Dutch palette", punctuated by a bright red flag blowing above the mill. The period marked a turning point in Van Gogh's career as he began exploring expressionist techniques and new uses of colour in the final years of his life, before his suicide in 1890 at the age of 37. It is not considered one of his best works. The last Van Gogh sold at a public auction, "Labourer in a Field" from 1889, went for $81 million at a New York sale in 2017. Specialists knew of the work but it was only catalogued as a black-and-white photograph and was acquired by a French family around 1920. This week it was placed on public display for the very first time since it was painted 135 years ago. "Paintings from the Montmartre series are rare: It's very likely to garner a lot of interest from private buyers, the major Van Gogh collectors all around the world, and probably from institutions as well," Aurelie Vandevoorde, Sotheby's head of Impressionist and modern art in Paris, told AFP ahead of the sale. The identity of the buyer has not been divulged, but Claudia Mercier, an auctioneer at the Mirabaud Mercier auction house that was hired by the painting's owners, said it had been examined by the Van Gogh museum in Amsterdam, "which has shown serious interest in the work". Among other landmark works auctioned at the double sale of impressionist and modern art at Sotheby's in Paris and London was a pastel by Edgar Degas called "Dancer" sold for 2.6 million euros ($3 million). In the British capital, a portrait of the photographer Dora Maar by Pablo Picasso went for 9.3 million pounds ($12.7 million). A triptych in spring tones by British painter David Hockney, one of the most expensive living artists in the world, did not exceed 6.1 million pounds in final bidding, below initial estimates. A bigger success, in contrast, was for "Embrace on the beach" by Norwegian painter Edvard Munch, which sold for 16.2 million pounds ($22.2 million). The painting was briefly owned by top Nazi official Hermann Goring, despite Munch's official designation as a "degenerate" artist by the Third Reich. A self-portrait by the mercurial Norwegian painter also sold for 3.1 million pounds, lower than estimates.

Rarely seen Paris Van Gogh sells for over 13 million euros

After H&amp;M and Nike sparked outrage for their stance on human rights abuses in the Xinjiang region by the Chinese state, calling for a boycott of the brands, now actors from the country have joined in their boycott of the brands.&nbsp;

The ruling Communist Party criticized H&amp;M for saying it would stop buying cotton from the northwestern Chinese region.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-hm-faces-boycott-in-china-over-stance-on-treatment-of-uyghurs-372978" hreflang="en">H&amp;M faces boycott in China over stance on treatment of Uyghurs</a>

Now, in response, China Central Television said on its social media account, “For enterprises that touch the bottom line of our country, the response is very clear: don’t buy!”

Celebrities including Wang Yibo, a popular singer and actor, and Eason Chan announced they were breaking endorsement contracts with the likes of H&amp;M, Nike and Adidas. Singer and actress Song Qian, a former member of Korean pop group f(x) who also is known as Victoria Song, and actor Huang Xuan, also announced they would end endorsement contracts with H&amp;M. Actress Tang Songyun said she was breaking ties with Nike.

Also, H&amp;M products were missing from China’s most popular e-commerce platforms, Alibaba Group’s TMall and JD.com.&nbsp;

In January, Washington imposed a ban on imports of cotton from Xinjiang, a major supplier to clothing producers for Western markets.

After H&M and Nike sparked outrage for their stance on human rights abuses in the Xinjiang region by the Chinese state, calling for a boycott of the brands, now actors from the country have joined in their boycott of the brands.

After H&M and Nike sparked outrage for their stance on human rights abuses in the Xinjiang region by the Chinese state, calling for a boycott of the brands, now actors from the country have joined in their boycott of the brands. The ruling Communist Party criticized H&M for saying it would stop buying cotton from the northwestern Chinese region. H&M faces boycott in China over stance on treatment of Uyghurs Now, in response, China Central Television said on its social media account, “For enterprises that touch the bottom line of our country, the response is very clear: don’t buy!” Celebrities including Wang Yibo, a popular singer and actor, and Eason Chan announced they were breaking endorsement contracts with the likes of H&M, Nike and Adidas. Singer and actress Song Qian, a former member of Korean pop group f(x) who also is known as Victoria Song, and actor Huang Xuan, also announced they would end endorsement contracts with H&M. Actress Tang Songyun said she was breaking ties with Nike. Also, H&M products were missing from China’s most popular e-commerce platforms, Alibaba Group’s TMall and JD.com. In January, Washington imposed a ban on imports of cotton from Xinjiang, a major supplier to clothing producers for Western markets.

Chinese stars break ties with Nike, H&M over remarks on treatment of Uyghurs

Nothing less than $200 million, these are world's most expensive paintings ever

‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ is now in serious trouble. Starring Alia Bhatt in eponymous role, Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film has been dragged to court by Babu Rawji Shah, of the four children adopted by Gangubai Kathiawadi, on whom the film is based.&nbsp;

Sanjay Leela Bhansali and<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/alia-bhatt"> Alia Bhatt </a>have been summoned by the Mumbai court for the same. They will have to present themselves before court on May 21.&nbsp;

Shah is one of the four children adopted by Gangubai Kathiawadi. He has claimed that the chapter on Gangubai Kathiawadi in Hussain Zaidi’s book, ‘Mafia Queens of Mumbai’, is defamatory, tarnishes her reputation and violates his right to privacy and self-respect.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-gangubai-kathiawadi-teaser-alia-bhatt-transforms-into-mumbais-mafia-queen-in-sanjay-leela-bhansalis-next-365901" hreflang="en">'Gangubai Kathiawadi' teaser: Alia Bhatt transforms into Mumbai's mafia queen in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's next</a>

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This is not the first time that Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film has courted trouble as his previous project ‘Padmaavat’ was in an even more serious legal trouble when a fringe group claimed it maligned the image of their historical queen Padamavati on whose life the film was based on. The name of the film was thus changed to ‘Padmaavat’

‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ is scheduled to release in theatres on July 30.

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‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ is now in serious trouble. Starring Alia Bhatt in eponymous role, Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film has been dragged to court by Babu Rawji Shah, of the four children adopted by Gangubai Kathiawadi, on whom the film is based.

‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ is now in serious trouble. Starring Alia Bhatt in eponymous role, Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film has been dragged to court by Babu Rawji Shah, of the four children adopted by Gangubai Kathiawadi, on whom the film is based. Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Alia Bhatt have been summoned by the Mumbai court for the same. They will have to present themselves before court on May 21. Shah is one of the four children adopted by Gangubai Kathiawadi. He has claimed that the chapter on Gangubai Kathiawadi in Hussain Zaidi’s book, ‘Mafia Queens of Mumbai’, is defamatory, tarnishes her reputation and violates his right to privacy and self-respect. 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' teaser: Alia Bhatt transforms into Mumbai's mafia queen in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's next Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Gangubai Kathiawadi is based on Hussain Zaidi’s book. Gangubai Kathiawadi: 'Change film title', demands Maharashtra politician This is not the first time that Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film has courted trouble as his previous project ‘Padmaavat’ was in an even more serious legal trouble when a fringe group claimed it maligned the image of their historical queen Padamavati on whose life the film was based on. The name of the film was thus changed to ‘Padmaavat’ ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ is scheduled to release in theatres on July 30. Alia Bhatt turns 28, unveils the look of her character Sita from 'RRR'

Alia Bhatt, Sanjay Leela Bhansali summoned by Mumbai court over 'Gangubai Kathiawadi'

If you are waiting for the Grey’s Anatomy next episode that is due to premiere April 1, we have great news for you. Fan favourite Chyler Leigh will be returning to the medical drama as it was announced in the next week’s episode promo.&nbsp;

For those unversed, Leigh's Lexie played the younger half-sister to Ellen Pompeo's Meredith Grey.&nbsp;

Leigh's Lexie becomes the latest former Grey's Anatomy cast member to return from the dead and appear alongside Meredith on the show.

Leigh now joins former original stars TR Knight (George) and Patrick Dempsey (Derek) as cast members who have returned to reprise their formerly killed off characters this season on Grey's.

Grey’s Anatomy is currently in its 17th season. Talks for a potential 18th season are ongoing.

Meanwhile, actress Leigh continues to be a series regular on The CW's ‘Supergirl’.&nbsp;

If you are waiting for the Grey’s Anatomy next episode that is due to premiere April 1, we have great news for you. Fan favourite Chyler Leigh will be returning to the medical drama as it was announced in the next week’s episode promo.

If you are waiting for the Grey’s Anatomy next episode that is due to premiere April 1, we have great news for you. Fan favourite Chyler Leigh will be returning to the medical drama as it was announced in the next week’s episode promo. For those unversed, Leigh's Lexie played the younger half-sister to Ellen Pompeo's Meredith Grey. Leigh's Lexie becomes the latest former Grey's Anatomy cast member to return from the dead and appear alongside Meredith on the show. Leigh now joins former original stars TR Knight (George) and Patrick Dempsey (Derek) as cast members who have returned to reprise their formerly killed off characters this season on Grey's. Grey’s Anatomy is currently in its 17th season. Talks for a potential 18th season are ongoing. Meanwhile, actress Leigh continues to be a series regular on The CW's ‘Supergirl’.

Fan favourite Chyler Leigh to return to Grey's Anatomy

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