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Celebrity birthdays for the week of Dec. 14-20 includes Billie Eilish and Brad Pitt

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Dec. 14-20 includes Billie Eilish and Brad Pitt

Published on: Dec 09, 2025 04:16 am IST Celebrity birthdays for the week of Dec. 14-20 includes Billie Eilish and Brad Pitt Celebrity birthdays for the week of Dec. 14-20: Celebrity birthdays for the week of Dec. 14-20 includes Billie Eilish and Brad Pitt Dec. 14: Singer-actor Abbe Lane is 94. Actor Hal Williams is 91. Singer Joyce Vincent-Wilson of Tony Orlando and Dawn is 79. Actor Dee Wallace is 77. Bassist Cliff Williams of AC/DC is 76. Actor T.K. Carter is 69. Singer-guitarist Mike Scott of The Waterboys is 67. Singer-whistle player Peter “Spider” Stacy of The Pogues is 67. Actor Cynthia Gibb is 62. Actor Nancy Valen is 60. Actor Archie Kao is 56. Actor Natascha McElhone is 56. Actor Michaela Watkins is 54. Actor Miranda Hart is 53. Singer Brian Dalyrimple of Soul for Real is 50. Actor KaDee Strickland is 50. Actor Jackson Rathbone is 41. Actor Vanessa Hudgens is 37. Singer Tori Kelly is 33. Dec. 15: Singer Cindy Birdsong of The Supremes is 86. Drummer Dave Clark of the …

How India’s Billie Jean King Cup Playoffs instilled purpose

How India’s Billie Jean King Cup Playoffs instilled purpose

“We belong here.” Every Indian player that turned up at the press conference at Bengaluru during the Billie Jean King Cup Playoffs repeated that statement more than just once. It was almost a mantra that Vishal Uppal’s squad chanted before, during and after every match. The reiteration was understandable. After all, their presence in the playoff was only the second such instance in the history of the storied tournament that is often touted as the women’s world cup of tennis. Having battled their way through a competitive Asia-Oceania group earlier this year, they set out to make history with the odds stacked against them. While they did come up short and progression to the qualifiers will have to wait for another season, the exploits of the squad this year instilled belief that Indian women’s tennis is ready for the next big leap. The winning bid At the outset, India’s progression to the playoffs triggered several firsts: the possibility of hosting a playoff for the first time and thereafter, progressing to a first ever qualifiers. To …

The Netherlands sweep India 3–0 in the Billie Jean King Cup Play-offs in Bengaluru

The Netherlands sweep India 3–0 in the Billie Jean King Cup Play-offs in Bengaluru

The Netherlands completed a commanding 3–0 victory over India on Sunday in the Billie Jean King Cup Play-offs, closing out the tie in clinical fashion at the SM Krishna Tennis Stadium. In the opening singles rubber, Dutch player Koevermans produced a composed, high-energy performance to defeat India’s Shrivalli Bhamidipaty (World No. 381). Breaking early for a 2–1 lead, Koevermans controlled the tempo throughout the first set, winning it 6–2. Bhamidipaty mounted a brief fightback in the second, but the Dutch player maintained her momentum to secure a 6–2, 6–4 result. Sharing her approach, Koevermans said, “I wanted to run for every ball because it keeps me focused and forces my opponent to make more mistakes. It was important to stay in every point, and that’s what I did.” The second singles match saw World No. 89 Suzan Lamens overpower India’s top-ranked player Sahaja Yamalapalli (No. 309). Lamens dominated the first set 6–2 and, despite Yamalapalli leveling at 2–2 in the second after an early break, regained control with aggressive baseline play. She sealed a 6–2, …

Billie Jean King Cup Live: India take on the Netherlands in final play-off game

Billie Jean King Cup Live: India take on the Netherlands in final play-off game

Billie Jean King Cup 2025 Live: India will take on the Netherlands in the final pool match of the 2025 Billie Jean King Cup play-offs in Bengaluru on Sunday. The match will be a dead rubber for both sides, as they have lost their respective opening pool matches against Slovenia and will be relegated to their respective continental groups next year. Catch all the live updates here: Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

India gears up for Billie Jean King Cup Play-offs 2025: All you need to know

India gears up for Billie Jean King Cup Play-offs 2025: All you need to know

India is set to host Group G of the 2025 Billie Jean King Cup Play-offs from November 14 to 16 at the S.M. Krishna Tennis Stadium in Bangalore. This is the first time the country will host the play-offs, an opportunity earned through India’s top-two finish at the 2025 Asia/Oceania Group I event held in Pune earlier this year. The Billie Jean King Cup Play-offs form the third tier of what is known as the “Women’s World Cup of Tennis.” The winners of each group advance to the qualifiers for the premier World Group. India has never reached the World Group Qualifiers, but despite being underdogs, the team is determined to give its all, especially with several top-100 players in the field. “It’s very special for us. It’s the first time India is hosting the play-offs, and the reason we are here is our teamwork. We are excited to show our calibre in front of a home crowd,” said coach Vishal Uppal at the press conference. “We’ve been monitoring players, keeping tabs on where everyone …

Are Producers Embarrassed After Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift & Other Stars Refused To Attend?

Are Producers Embarrassed After Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift & Other Stars Refused To Attend?

American Music Awards 2025 (Photo Credit – Instagram) The 2025 edition of the American Music Awards was held on May 26, 2025, at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas in Winchester, Nevada. However, the annual musical awards ceremony was surrounded by controversy, with the nominees not showing up and fans slamming the whole event. Even announced presenters were not at the event, making the whole thing an embarrassing mess. Netiens also called out the ceremony for snubbing Taylor Swift, who was not honored with even a single award despite many nominations. Here’s what happened behind the scenes during the event. American Music Awards 2025: Are Producers Embarrassed After Stars Refused To Attend? According to The US Sun, the 2025 AMAs were an “embarrassing mess,” with the nominees refusing to attend and even the announced presenters not at the ceremony. The fans were excited to witness some music, fun, and entertainment, but were left sorely disappointed with the lackluster fest. None of the A-listers attended the American Music Awards, and the star nominees were missing. Billie Eilish, who …

Billie Eilish bags 7 awards, Taylor Swift snubbed; Check out full winners list

Billie Eilish bags 7 awards, Taylor Swift snubbed; Check out full winners list

Singer Billie Eilish bagged the top honour on Monday during the American Music Awards 2025. We get the full winners list. The 2025 American Music Awards – which were held on Monday, May 26 – turned out to be a special night, and a memorable one. Reason? Billie Eilish was successful in dominating the ceremony by bagging awards in all seven categories she managed to get nomination for. From artist of the year to favourite touring artist, Eilish the winner in all important categories. For the unversed, the AMAs was hosted by Jennifer Lopez and aired on CBS. While Billie emerged as the biggest winner of the night, and shockingly, Taylor Swift could not get even one single win. Among other artists who won big were SZA, Eminem, Lady Gaga, and Bruno Mars. Check out the full list of American Music Awards 2025 winners below: ARTIST OF THE YEARAriana GrandeBillie Eilish (WINNER)Chappell RoanKendrick LamarMorgan WallenPost MaloneSabrina CarpenterSZATaylor SwiftZach Bryan NEW ARTIST OF THE YEARBenson BooneChappell RoanGracie Abrams (WINNER)ShaboozeyTeddy SwimsTommy Richman ALBUM OF THE YEARBeyoncé …

American Music Awards 2025 full list of winners: Billie Eilish clinches 7 trophies; Bruno Mars named Favourite Male Pop Artist | Music News

American Music Awards 2025 full list of winners: Billie Eilish clinches 7 trophies; Bruno Mars named Favourite Male Pop Artist | Music News

American Music Awards 2025 full list of winners: American singer-songwriter and musician Billie Eilish dominated the 2025 American Music Awards, winning all seven categories in which she was nominated. As the second-most nominated artist of the night, she secured top honours, including Artist of the Year, while her album “Hit Me Hard and Soft” earned Album of the Year. Beyoncé walked away with two awards, and Eminem marked a major moment by winning his first AMA in 15 years. The evening also saw Jennifer Lopez returning as host for the first time in a decade, adding to the star-studded atmosphere that featured many of the industry’s biggest names. Bruno Mars was named Favourite Male Pop Artist, while Billie Eilish claimed the title on the women’s side. Recognised as the world’s largest fan-voted music awards show, the AMAs also honoured Janet Jackson with the ICON Award, celebrating her lasting cultural impact. Canadian dancer and actor Nora Fatehi, known for her work in Indian cinema, also made an appearance at the event. Also Read | AMA 2025: Jennifer …

American Music Awards: Billie Eilish, Gracie Abrams and more win BIG

American Music Awards: Billie Eilish, Gracie Abrams and more win BIG

The American Music Awards was held at the Fontainebleau in Las Vegas, Nevada on May 26, 2025. The enigmatic Jennifer Lopez hosted the award show this time, while she also performed for her fans. The other performers were Janet Jackson, Gloria Estefan, Benson Boone, Rod Stewart, Reneé Rapp, Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani, Alex Warren and Lainey Wilson. This year, the most nominated artistes included Kendrick Lamar, Post Malone, Billie Eilish and Chappell Roan. Interestingly, Eilish won in all seven categories she was nominated in. She won in Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Favourite Touring Artist, Favourite Female Pop Artist and Favourite Pop Album. She also won Song of the Year and Favourite Pop Song. Beyoncé won two awards, while Eminem and Post Malone won one each. ARTIST OF THE YEAR  Ariana Grande WINNER: Billie Eilish Chappell Roan Kendrick Lamar Morgan Wallen Post Malone Sabrina Carpenter SZA Taylor Swift Zach Bryan ALBUM OF THE YEAR  Beyoncé – COWBOY CARTER WINNER: Billie Eilish – HIT ME HARD AND SOFT Chappell Roan – The Rise …

American Music Awards 2025 full list of winners: Billie Eilish wins big with 7 awards, Beyonce and BTS’ RM honoured too

American Music Awards 2025 full list of winners: Billie Eilish wins big with 7 awards, Beyonce and BTS’ RM honoured too

Singer Billie Eilish landed the top honour on Monday at the American Music Awards, winning artist of the year. She won all seven categories in which she was nominated, including album of the year and favourite touring artist. Gracie Abrams won the New Artist of the Year award. Beyonce, who claimed favourite female country artist and favourite country album for Cowboy Carter, her first AMA wins in country categories. (Also Read | Did Taylor Swift win anything at AMAs 2025? Here’s who won album, tour and pop female artist) American Music Awards 2025 full list of winners: Billie Eilish, RM, and Beyonce were among the big winners of the night. Post Malone was named favourite male country artist while Kendrick Lamar earned one award, favourite hip-hop song, for Not Like Us. The festivities opened with host Jennifer Lopez singing and dancing to a six-minute medley of 23 hits by the nominees. The songs included Billie’s Birds of a Feather, Sabrina Carpenter’s Espresso and Beyonce’s Texas Hold ‘Em. Check out the full list of American Music …