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The Gorgeous New Trailer for 'The Little Prince' Movie Has Been Released: James Franco, Rachel McAdams and Jeff Bridges To Do Voicework in English Version
Bollywood Rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh in Hot Water Over Songs that 'Promote Drug Abuse'
Popular Indian rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh has been rolling in media controversy lately. A Ludhiana-based, non-governmental organization, Mahatar Sati Jagritp Manch, has made a Facebook page to gather support against the singer for allegedly promoting drug abuse through his songs.The NGO is seeking an immediate ban on songs “Manali Trance” and “Alcoholic,” which appeared in the Bollywood film "The Shaukheens."The complaint was filed Dec. 5 at the local courts in Ludhiana against Singh, director Abhishek Singh, lead actor Akshay Kumar and others. The president of the NGO, Kimti Racal, issued a statement in courts, saying, "In Punjab, almost 70 percent of the youngsters are the victims of drug abuse, and if you have songs like these it will not help the efforts of the government. The lyrics of the song instead promote the usage of drugs and alcohol."He claims the two songs are vulgar, obscene and create a public nuisance. Violinist Lindsey Stirling Is the Focus of Ovation's Music Documentary Series 'Song by Song'
Internet sensation and billboard topper Lindsey Stirling was the focus of "Song by Song," a documentary music series which premiered on Ovation TV Tuesday, Dec. 9. The first part of the two-part episode featured her song “Crystallize” while an episode on Dec. 16 will focus on another chart-topper: “Elements.”Known as an electronic violinist, dancer and composer, the Gilbert, Arizona, native first rose to popularity after her appearance on the incredibly popular "America’s Got Talent" in 2010. Though she did not win the competition, the exposure helped her to become a YouTube sensation in 2012, when her song “Crystallize” became one of the top 10 most-watched videos of the year, with more than 42 million views and more than 5.5 million subscribers.The series takes an in-depth look at two of Stirling's biggest hits, with behind-the-scenes insights from renowned choreographer Laurianne Gibson; the Grammy-winning lead singer of Halestrom, Lzzy Hale; and singer-songwriter Dia Frampton, as well as "Billboard's" Andrew Hampp, "Rolling Stone's" David Wild and YouTube's Margaret Hart.Viewers will also hear intimate, behind-the-scenes stories from Stirling and her sister Brooke, as well as her drummer Drew Steen, keyboardist Jason Gaviati and tour manager Erich Jackson.
