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Twitter's Blue Tick purge: Who still has the verification mark, who doesn't?
Explainers

Twitter's Blue Tick purge: Who still has the verification mark, who doesn't?

Elon Musk's long-promised move to strip free blue ticks from Twitter users swung into action on Thursday. Many high-profile accounts, including the Pope and former US president Donald Trump, had their checkmarks removed

Lindsay Lohan, other celebs settle with SEC over crypto case
World

Lindsay Lohan, other celebs settle with SEC over crypto case

Lohan, Akon, recording artists Ne-Yo, and Lil Yachty, boxer and internet personality Jake Paul, and adult film performer Michele Mason all agreed to pay more than $400,000 combined in disgorgement, interest and penalties to settle the claims, the Securities and Exchange Commission said

What is Buccal fat? Why is everyone on social media talking about it?
Explainers

What is Buccal fat? Why is everyone on social media talking about it?

Found in the midsection of the face, buccal fat can make some people's visages appear more rounded. Surgically removing that fat results in a more sculpted look

Explained: Are celebrities looking for strategies to exit Twitter?
World

Explained: Are celebrities looking for strategies to exit Twitter?

For some Twitter celebrities, particularly those working in politics and crypto-finance, the potential demise of the platform under Elon Musk's erratic stewardship is a serious problem. But for many celebrities, it would not be such a great loss

Ellen DeGeneres, Shawn Mendes, Kunal Nayyar appeal to raise funds for India amid COVID-19 second wave
Entertainment

Ellen DeGeneres, Shawn Mendes, Kunal Nayyar appeal to raise funds for India amid COVID-19 second wave

Others international celebrities trying to raise funds are Lana Condor, Jada Pinkett Smith, Lilly Singh and Richard Madden.

Asian Paints Nails It Once Again With Season 4 Of ‘Where The Heart Is’ That Showcases Celebrity Homes Like Never Before
Brands

Asian Paints Nails It Once Again With Season 4 Of ‘Where The Heart Is’ That Showcases Celebrity Homes Like Never Before

Watch The Inspiring Stories Of Celebrities Who’ve Poured Their Heart Into Building Their Dream Homes

Maharashtra govt to probe social media posts by celebrities supporting Centre on farmers' protests
India

Maharashtra govt to probe social media posts by celebrities supporting Centre on farmers' protests

"It has been revealed that there were similar posts by celebrities...at the same time. Hence it will be investigated why it has happened," the state home minister said

The rising heroes of the coronavirus pandemic are the nations’ biggest nerds
World

The rising heroes of the coronavirus pandemic are the nations’ biggest nerds

Some of the scientists, are also painfully vulnerable, becoming sick themselves while carrying out their duties.

Celebrities who have entered the political arena
India

Celebrities who have entered the political arena

Here are some of the stars that joined different parties ahead of the General Elections 2019.

Firstpost Editor's Picks: Star power in Lok Sabha polls, hurdles in job creation, Game of Thrones Season 8; today's must-read stories
India

Firstpost Editor's Picks: Star power in Lok Sabha polls, hurdles in job creation, Game of Thrones Season 8; today's must-read stories

Firstpost Editor's Picks: Star power in Lok Sabha polls, hurdles in job creation, Game of Thrones Season 8; today's must-read stories

Are celebrities just a quick-fix to woo voters?
India

Are celebrities just a quick-fix to woo voters?

With stars making a beeline to take the uncertain political plunge amid the hectic poll season, Election2019 is turning out to be starriest of all. But doesn't fielding these celebrities at the last moment demotivate party workers, who have been the rightful claimants for MP tickets?

Umang 2018: Bollywood stars light up Mumbai Police's annual cultural event
Photos

Umang 2018: Bollywood stars light up Mumbai Police's annual cultural event

The Mumbai Police held its annual cultural night — Umang — on Sunday, 14 January 2018, at Goregaon. Bollywood made its presence felt, with celebrities lining both the red carpet, and performing on stage during the event.

Google to let celebrities answer questions about themselves in a selfie-video response in search results
News & Analysis

Google to let celebrities answer questions about themselves in a selfie-video response in search results

Instead of just responding with text, Google's feature lets celebs respond in the form of pre-recorded selfie-videos which will show up at the top of the mobile search.

Taimur Ali Khan: Unique baby names are almost mandatory for celebrities
Entertainment

Taimur Ali Khan: Unique baby names are almost mandatory for celebrities

To name your child Taimur or AbRam or Blue Ivy or Shivaji? It is a signal from the parents: One day, son, all this craziness will be yours.

Bigg Boss Season 10 Episode 3, 19th October: War of words continues; Monalisa wants to quit
Bigg Boss Season 10

Bigg Boss Season 10 Episode 3, 19th October: War of words continues; Monalisa wants to quit

Day three in the Bigg Boss house saw commoners Manu Punjabi and Priyanka Jagga dominate over the celebrities and make their lives hell.

From Devendra Jhajharia to Deepa Malik: Why are brands not celebrating India's Paralympic stars?
Business

From Devendra Jhajharia to Deepa Malik: Why are brands not celebrating India's Paralympic stars?

Paralympic stars embody rich values of grit, overcoming adversity and bring glory at the highest level. If these qualities and attributes do not resonate with brands, what will?

Misleading ads: Celebrities should be penalised 10 times the fees paid but jail term proposal is absurd
Business

Misleading ads: Celebrities should be penalised 10 times the fees paid but jail term proposal is absurd

Many advanced jurisdictions that have long ago made laws to tackle the menace of exaggerated celebrity blitzkrieg, have carefully drawn a distinction between civil and criminal liability

Consumer Protection Bill draft: Celebrities, cos face same punishment for misleading ads
Business

Consumer Protection Bill draft: Celebrities, cos face same punishment for misleading ads

Celebrities endorsing consumer goods and services may face the risk of being jailed in case of false or misleading claims if the new consumer protection law is cleared in the present shape.

Facebook paying Internet stars and others for live videos shouldn't surprise you
News & Analysis

Facebook paying Internet stars and others for live videos shouldn't surprise you

Facebook is paying two dozen Internet stars including YouTube and Vine creators a hefty sum.

iCloud 'celebgate' hacker pleads guilty, faces up to 5 years in prison
News & Analysis

iCloud 'celebgate' hacker pleads guilty, faces up to 5 years in prison

Edward Majerczyk, a hacker who obtained nude photos of celebrities, popularly known as "Celebgate" breach that took place in 2014, pleads guilty.