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Why was Chris Robinson booed? Inside the Black Crowes singer’s ‘U-S-A’ chant clash

Why was Chris Robinson booed? Inside the Black Crowes singer’s ‘U-S-A’ chant clash

Black Crowes frontman Chris Robinson found himself in the middle of a controversy at a Florida concert after pushing back on fans who chanted “U-S-A”, triggering boos, walkouts and a wave of angry reactions online. Chris Robinson’s response to patriotic chants sparked boos, walkouts and a social media firestorm. (Instagram/ @theblackcrowes) What happened at the Tampa show The band was performing in Tampa on Sunday as part of their “Southern Hospitality Tou” when an image of their black crow mascot dressed as Uncle Sam was projected on the screen behind the stage, according to TMZ. The crowd responded by chanting “U-S-A.” Robinson who is 59, was not pleased. “Thanks for the geography lesson,” he said sarcastically, according to video of the moment obtained by TMZ. When the chanting continued, he went further, telling the audience, “I don’t know what you have to be so proud of right now.” The remarks immediately drew boos from the crowd, and some people got up and left the concert entirely. As the audience thinned out, Robinson kept going from …

Arjun Rampal’s girlfriend Gabriella calls Shobhaa De’s criticism of his Bharat Mata ki Jai chant ‘outrageous’

Arjun Rampal’s girlfriend Gabriella calls Shobhaa De’s criticism of his Bharat Mata ki Jai chant ‘outrageous’

Actor Arjun Rampal is garnering praise for his performance in Dhurandhar The Revenge. He plays Major Iqbal, a ruthless and calculating ISI officer in the spy thriller directed by Aditya Dhar. At HELLO! Hall of Fame Awards held a few days ago, Arjun spoke about his experience working on the film during his acceptance speech and ended by saying, ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai.’ Arjun Rampal’s girlfriend, Gabriella Demetriades, has come out in his support. What Gabriella said Writer Shobhaa De criticised this in her latest column in The Print, titled, ‘Why Arjun Rampal saying ’Bharat Mata ki Jai’ should worry Bollywood audiences.’ This post has now caught the attention of the actor’s girlfriend, Gabriella Demetriades, who slammed it in the comments. She wrote, “This is outrageous.” Earlier, during his appearance at HELLO! Hall of Fame Awards, Arjun Rampal recalled witnessing the horrors of the attacks first-hand and revealed how working on Dhurandhar felt like a form of personal revenge. He said, “On my birthday, I saw the horrors of 26/11 play out. In the morning, …

With ‘Har Har Mahadev’ Chant, PM Modi Extends Greetings On Maha Shivratri | India News

With ‘Har Har Mahadev’ Chant, PM Modi Extends Greetings On Maha Shivratri | India News

Last Updated:February 15, 2026, 09:53 IST Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended greetings on the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri, expressing his wishes for the well-being and prosperity of citizens. Prime Minister Narendra Modi (File) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended greetings on the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri, expressing his wishes for the well-being and prosperity of citizens. “To all my family members across the country, countless best wishes on Mahashivratri. My prayer is that Adidev Mahadev always keep his grace upon everyone. Har Har Mahadev”, PM Modi wrote in a post on ‘X’. देशभर के मेरे परिवारजनों को महाशिवरात्रि की ढेरों शुभकामनाएं। मेरी कामना है कि आदिदेव महादेव सदैव सभी पर अपनी कृपा बनाए रखें। उनके आशीर्वाद से सबका कल्याण हो और हमारा भारतवर्ष समृद्धि के शिखर पर विराजमान हो।हर हर महादेव! — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 15, 2026 “By his blessings, may all be blessed with well-being and may our Bharatvarsh sit enthroned at the peak of prosperity”, he added. Earlier today, President Droupadi Murmu also extended greetings on the …

Sunny Deol fans chant ‘Jai Shri Ram’, laud him for combating Pakistani soldiers with…

Sunny Deol fans chant ‘Jai Shri Ram’, laud him for combating Pakistani soldiers with…

Border 2: Sunny Deol fans chant ‘Jai Shri Ram’, laud him for combating Pakistani soldiers with… Border 2 starring Sunny Deol has been released in theatres today, January 23, 2026. Amidst the delay, the fans’ reaction to the film’s scene goes viral. Border 2 will strike a chord with Sunny Deol fans for multiple reasons. But what remains as the key factor is Sunny Deol’s impeccable performance. This could be seen from the excitement that viewers expressed in the Noida cinema hall. We were at Movietime Dharam Palace, when fans started chanting ‘Jai Shri Ram’ after watching Sunny Deol took on Pakistani army. Sunny’s powerful onscreen presence has left an impact on fans. Check out the tweet below: #SunnyDeol crossed #border again. The lion is back to roar on the battlefield! ? High octane energy and pure nostalgia as Sunny Paaji returns for #Border2. Hindustan Zindabad! ??. massive vibe! theater turns into a stadium already with chants of Jai Shri Ram. @iamsunnydeol pic.twitter.com/pr9B9q4Gla — Kalam Wali Baai (@shivani_duksh) January 23, …

‘I Chant Hanuman Chalisa’: Parineeti Chopra Reveals How She Keeps Herself Calm During Postpartum | Bollywood News

‘I Chant Hanuman Chalisa’: Parineeti Chopra Reveals How She Keeps Herself Calm During Postpartum | Bollywood News

Last Updated:January 10, 2026, 08:45 IST Parineeti Chopra, who is married to politician Raghav Chadha, attained motherhood in October 2025. Parineeti Chopra skips her phone in the morning, opting for music or nature sounds instead. Parineeti Chopra has shared how she keeps herself calm during postpartum. The actress, who is now a mother to a 2-month-old son named Neer, recently shared a video on her YouTube channel in which she shared her mantra to keep her body and mind relaxed. Parineeti mentioned that one must avoid using cell phones during the morning hours and must chant some mantras. “If your mind is positive, your body follows it. I see that a lot of people start using their phones as soon as they wake up. And the worst habit is that they start scrolling as soon as they wake up. That makes your mind almost numb. And your whole day can be disturbed. So I have realised that if you wake up in the morning and ignore your phone, get bored for an hour, sit, listen …

Vijay fans tear down Sivakarthikeyan’s posters at Jana Nayagan trailer launch, chant TVK at Parasakthi event

Vijay fans tear down Sivakarthikeyan’s posters at Jana Nayagan trailer launch, chant TVK at Parasakthi event

Published on: Jan 04, 2026 05:01 pm IST Vijay’s fans posted videos on social media of them showing displeasure towards Sivakarthikeyan’s Parasakthi clashing with Jana Nayagan this Pongal.  Everything might be okay between Tamil stars Vijay and Sivakarthikeyan, but their fans seem to be in no mood to forgive and forget. As the former’s final film, Jana Nayagan, will clash with the latter’s next release, Parasakthi, in theatres this Pongal, Vijay’s fans seem miffed with Sivakarthikeyan taking up space. From tearing posters to disrupting events, they did it all. (Also Read: Sivakarthikeyan was ‘shocked’ to learn of Parasakthi’s clash with Vijay’s Jana Nayagan, tried to move release date) Vijay’s fans tore down Sivakarthikeyan’s Parasakthi posters at Jana Nayagan trailer screening. Vijay fans tear Parasakthi poster at Jana Nayagan trailer launch A video posted on X (formerly Twitter) shows Vijay’s fans lined up outside Ritzy Cinemas in Madurai as they wait to be let in for the Jana Nayagan trailer screening. They can be seen destroying posters of Parasakthi that were put up outside the theatre …

Kashmiri Trader Harassed, Forced To Chant ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ In Haryana | India News

Kashmiri Trader Harassed, Forced To Chant ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ In Haryana | India News

Last Updated:December 31, 2025, 21:19 IST A Kashmiri shawl seller allegedly faced harassment in Haryana. J&K Students Association and leaders like Iltija Mufti and Sajad Gani Lone demand urgent action. A screengrab from the the purported video. (Credit: X) A Kashmiri shawl seller was allegedly harassed and forced to chant ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ slogan in Haryana’s Fatehabad area. This alleged incident has sparked outrage. The J&K Students Association claimed that a Kashmiri youth selling warm clothes in Fatehabad was harassed by a right-wing individual, who allegedly grabbed him by the collar and forced him to chant ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai and Vande Mataram’ slogans. When the youth refused, he was reportedly threatened, choked, and subjected to humiliating treatment, the association claimed. “A Kashmiri youth selling warm clothes was accosted by a right-wing element in Haryana’s Fatehabad, who was holding a Kashmiri vendor by his collar and forcing him to chant ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai and Vande Mataram’. When the youth refused, he was threatened, grabbed by the neck, choked, and subjected to humiliating and …

Sanjay Dutt joins Dhurandhar screening in Lucknow via…; fans can’t keep calm and chant ‘Pakistan…’ [Viral Video]

Sanjay Dutt joins Dhurandhar screening in Lucknow via…; fans can’t keep calm and chant ‘Pakistan…’ [Viral Video]

Sanjay Dutt joins Dhurandhar screening in Lucknow via…; fans can’t keep calm and chant ‘Pakistan…’ [Viral Video] Dhurandhar has been making waves among audiences, not just with an exceptional storyline, but also with actors’ incredible performances. People are loving every character played by Bollywood stars in the film. During a special screening of the film Dhurandhar in Lucknow, Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt gave his fans a big surprise. BJP MLA Rajeshwar Singh organized the screening. Midway through the film, Sanjay Dutt suddenly connected with the audience in the theater via video call. As soon as his image appeared on the screen, the entire hall erupted in applause and cheers. Fans showed immense enthusiasm and chanted slogans for the actor. Fans chant ‘Pakistan Murdabad’ on Dhurandhar screening The atmosphere in the theater became quite electrifying during the video call. Videos circulating on social media show the audience chanting slogans like “Bharat Mata Ki Jai,” “Vande Mataram,” and “Pakistan Murdabad.” Sanjay Dutt interacted with the audience for a short while and thanked …

Vijay shakes head as fans chant TVK during Jana Nayagan event in Malaysia; gets hug from Atlee and surprise from mom

Vijay shakes head as fans chant TVK during Jana Nayagan event in Malaysia; gets hug from Atlee and surprise from mom

Actor Vijay and the cast of Jana Nayagan, his last film, attended the audio launch event on Saturday at the Bukit Jalil Stadium in Malaysia. Several videos and pictures from the event emerged on social media platforms. In a video, Vijay was seen walking onto the stage with the fans cheering for him. Vijay smiled and waved at them. Vijay folded his hands at the Jana Nayagan audio launch event in Malaysia. Vijay interacts with fans at Jana Nayagan’s Malaysia event As he stood on stage smiling at the crowd, they started chanting “TVK”, Vijay’s political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam. The actor smiled and shook his head. He also gestured to the crowd that the platform wasn’t right for such chants. This left many fans in the audience in splits. Shobha Chandrasekar surprises Vijay In another clip, Vijay’s mother-singer Shobha Chandrasekar gave a surprise performance. She was seen performing Kodambakkam Area along with singer Tippu. Lokesh Kanagaraj spoke about Vijay, “I know everyone from the Jana Nayagan team, and I’ve worked with all of them. …

Kashmiri Shawl Seller Forced To Chant ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’, Student Body Demands Legal Action | India News

Kashmiri Shawl Seller Forced To Chant ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’, Student Body Demands Legal Action | India News

Last Updated:December 21, 2025, 22:40 IST The incident took place in the Dera area of Kangra, where the shawl seller, who hails from Kupwara in north Kashmir, was allegedly forced to chant “Bharat Mata Ki Jai.” Kashmiri shawl seller | Image: Instagram The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Sunday condemned the alleged harassment of a Kashmiri shawl seller in Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra district and demanded the registration of an FIR against those involved, calling the incident a violation of constitutional rights. According to the association, the incident took place in the Dera area of Kangra, where the shawl seller, who hails from Kupwara in north Kashmir, was allegedly forced to chant “Bharat Mata Ki Jai,” threatened with eviction, and asked to leave the state if he continued his business. The trader reportedly refused to chant the slogan, stating that while he loves India, the Constitution allows citizens to express patriotism in their own way. The JKSA described the episode as an act of coercion and humiliation. Its national convenor, Nasir Khuehami, said this …