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5 eras of Allu Arjun’s stardom: Getting trolled for his looks to becoming a superstar to be reckoned with

5 eras of Allu Arjun’s stardom: Getting trolled for his looks to becoming a superstar to be reckoned with

In the early 2000s, there was much anticipation around the debut of Chiranjeevi’s nephew and Allu Ramalingaiah’s grandson. At the age of 20, Allu Arjun, who was born and raised in luxuries decided to play a village boy for his big debut. While his debut or some of his other anticipated films might not have gone as planned, Arjun danced, fought, groomed and reinvented himself to superstardom nonetheless. On his 44th birthday, looking back at the five eras of his career. Allu Arjun has been through numerous phases in his career to get to where he is today. Trolled for his looks Chiranjeevi is a Megastar who’s known as much for his looks as his acting skills. So when Arjun debuted in 2003 with Gangotri, he was nothing like what fans had expected. Social media didn’t exist back then, but to date, his pictures and videos from the film are cruelly used as meme material. Not because of anything other than how he looked. Arjun, too, admitted in 2024 at an event that, despite the …

Abhishek Sharma and Chris Gayle: Two eras, two blueprints in T20 batting | Cricket News

Abhishek Sharma and Chris Gayle: Two eras, two blueprints in T20 batting | Cricket News

The evolution of T20 batting – from timed intimidation to sustained efficiency – is best illustrated by comparing Chris Gayle and Abhishek Sharma. While both southpaws share a disdain for bowling attacks, the way they construct their innings reflects two different yet effective approaches to batting in the shortest format. Anatomy of a mega knock Chris Gayle’s 175 off 66 for RCB against PWI in 2013 vs Abhishek Sharma’s 141 off 55 balls for SRH vs PBKS in 2025 Chris Gayle’s world-record 175* for Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Pune Warriors India in IPL 2013 remains the gold standard of raw power. However, a breakdown of his scoring shows a “cyclical” pattern. Gayle took a moment to sight the ball (21 runs off his first 10 balls) before unleashing a historic 79-run burst between balls 11 and 30. He then intentionally stabilised, adding just 27 runs in the next 20 deliveries before a second wind of 48 runs in 15 balls carried him home. Gayle, who played for RCB from 2011 to 2017, was an instant …

Inside Taylor Swift’s ‘horrible’ workout routine for the Eras Tour: ‘You don’t want them to see you panting’ | Fitness News

Inside Taylor Swift’s ‘horrible’ workout routine for the Eras Tour: ‘You don’t want them to see you panting’ | Fitness News

Taylor Swift’s concerts aren’t just musical extravaganzas – they are experiences for a lifetime. Song, dance, and theatrics come together on stage for a couple of hours, making you forget that the rest of the world and your responsibilities exist. Swift belts out her iconic tunes with the energy and enthusiasm of an energy drink-powered racehorse, running from one corner of the dais to another and engaging the audience in an enthralling performance they would likely not forget for years to come. The Eras Tour film captured the multi-national saga over several months in 2022, and the recently released docuseries, now streaming on JioHotstar, gives us a sneak peek into the behind-the-scenes of the Tour. In the documentary, Swift explained that her longest performance before the Tour was about “2 hours and 15 minutes”.  “I never would’ve believed you if you’d told me we’d be doing a 3.5-hour show,” she shared. Walking us through her training regimen during the months leading up to the shows, she said, “I’ve never worked out this much in my …

Taylor Swift Addresses Joe Alwyn and Matty Healy Breakups in Eras Tour Comment: ‘Men Will Let You Down’

Taylor Swift Addresses Joe Alwyn and Matty Healy Breakups in Eras Tour Comment: ‘Men Will Let You Down’

Taylor Swift is gearing up for a loving marriage to Kansas City Chiefs player Travis Kelce, but her path to reaching him wasn’t very smooth. Having been in and out of many relationships, the singer has often taken to venting out her feelings, and this time, a behind-the-scenes look at what went down during her heavily sold-out Eras Tour is revealing her thoughts about some of the unceremonious moments post her breakups with Joe Alwyn and Matty Healy, calling them the things that ‘let her down’. Taylor Swift makes brief remarks about Joe Alwyn and Matty Healy breakups  In the latest episode of Eras Tour: The End of an Era documentary, which was released on December 19, the songstress ends up talking about how men have treated her like a conglomerate and not a person. It has made her question her career, but only with its help has she been able to bounce back. She also made a rare comment about her two relationships, which came to an end in 2023, during the early days …

Taylor Swift handed out 7 million to her team in bonuses after the Eras Tour, here’s how they reacted

Taylor Swift handed out $197 million to her team in bonuses after the Eras Tour, here’s how they reacted

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour continues to make news even after its end, this time over the scale of bonuses distributed to members of her touring team. New footage from Taylor’s documentary series The End of an Era shows crew members reacting to the bonus they received at the end of the record-breaking tour. Taylor Swift “Bonus day is so important…” When the tour concluded in December 2024, People reported that Taylor had paid out $197 million in bonuses to individuals involved in the production. The recipients included production staff and assistants, carpenters, dancers, band members, and other crew working behind the scenes. In the second episode of The End of an Era, released on Friday, Taylor is shown preparing envelopes and handwritten notes for team members. The documentary series chronicles the Eras Tour and its behind-the-scenes operations. “Bonus day is so important, because setting a precedent with The Eras Tour is so important to me, because people who work on the road, if the tour grosses more, they get more of a bonus,” Taylor said …

Travis Kelce Says He Had Unforgettable Time Joining Girlfriend Taylor Swift at Eras Tour’s London Stop: ‘Will Never Forget…’

Travis Kelce Says He Had Unforgettable Time Joining Girlfriend Taylor Swift at Eras Tour’s London Stop: ‘Will Never Forget…’

Travis Kelce is looking back fondly on one of his most talked-about moments with girlfriend Taylor Swift, his surprise performance at her Eras Tour stop in London last year. On the Wednesday, May 14 episode of his New Heights podcast with brother Jason Kelce, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end described the moment as ‘unforgettable.’ “I’ll never forget being on a stage in front of what felt like a million people,” said Kelce, as he recalled stepping out at London’s Wembley Stadium during Swift’s Eras Tour show. The conversation came up when Jason Kelce asked Travis what had taken him to London in the past. “Was it love?” Jason teased. Travis Kelce had made headlines on June 23, 2024, when he joined Swift on stage at her third Eras Tour show at Wembley. His appearance came during the transition for Swift’s song I Can Do It With a Broken Heart, which was added to the setlist when she included The Tortured Poets Department in the tour. Dressed in a tuxedo and top hat, Kelce surprised the …

Katy Perry Reflects on Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Experience: ‘It’s an Adorable, Sweet Community’

Katy Perry Reflects on Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Experience: ‘It’s an Adorable, Sweet Community’

Katy Perry remembers the special night at Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour in Australia. After having seen Swift perform live for the first time in February 2024, Perry couldn’t help but gush about the Bad Blood hitmaker. Perry visited Australia and used some precious time off in Sydney to get tickets to witness Swift’s live performance. She considered the night a magical one when she watched the singer. The Firework singer detailed on Capital FM that she had visited Swift and was thrilled to be there. She said, “I had one day off before the show and I was like, ‘Hey, girl, I’m gonna come to this show.’ And she was so excited and I was so excited.” She appreciated the Swifties’ camaraderie and mentioned how most of them gifted her friendship bracelets while there, and Rita Ora also sent one her way. Perry really adored the sense of community during the concert and said that the atmosphere throughout the event was warm and positive. She noted, “I loved it. It’s just like a community—it’s an …

Taylor Swift To Perform In China After Concluding Eras Tour Last Month? Shanghai Authorities Reveal DEETS

Taylor Swift To Perform In China After Concluding Eras Tour Last Month? Shanghai Authorities Reveal DEETS

Taylor Swift does not seem to be done with live performances, much to the delight of Swifties! After concluding her record-breaking international Eras Tour in December 2024, the Bad Blood hitmaker will reportedly perform in China. As reported by Reuters, the country’s authorities have revealed that they recently held "preliminary talks" with the pop star's team, discussing the possibility of her performing in Shanghai. Zhang Qi, deputy director of Shanghai's Culture and Tourism Bureau, said they are “optimistic” about the possibility. "As for whether it can take place in the end, we feel that it will have to depend on the market and the attractiveness of the city of Shanghai," he added. The singer became a billionaire through this tour and celebrated by expanding her $17.75 million Rhode Island mansion. The mansion reportedly consists of manicured gardens, a breathtaking patio, and a sprawling swimming pool. One of her crew members told Page Six that the Maroon singer gave everyone a whopping $100,000 bonus before the international tour kick-started last year. He also admitted that, although …

‘My Chosen Family’: Taylor Swift’s Backup Singer Jeslyn Gorman Shares Unseen Behind-The-Scenes PICS From Eras Tour

‘My Chosen Family’: Taylor Swift’s Backup Singer Jeslyn Gorman Shares Unseen Behind-The-Scenes PICS From Eras Tour

One of Taylor Swift's backup singers, Jeslyn Gorman, shared her 2024 wrap post on Instagram. The post featured pictures of Gorman with the pop star enjoying downtime from the Eras Tour. The carousel of images posted on January 4 included snaps of Gorman posing before scenic views and hanging out with the Cruel Summer hitmaker and her fellow backup singers.  One of the pictures was from what appeared to be a lavish cruise and featured Swift with her crew posing under the sun in their bathing suits. Another snap showed the girl gang dressed glamourously for a party.  "Joy is medicine. Grace is a beautiful gift that we don't give ourselves enough of. Don't sweat the small stuff, you have a life to enjoy," Gorman wrote in her caption. Reflected on last year, she added that her "chosen family is pretty freaking awesome." She also couldn't resist making a pun on one of Swift's songs and wrote that the experience had been her "wildest dreams" come true, referring to the Grammy winner's hit single from …

How 2024 was the Year of Taylor Swift: Grammy wins, a new album and the record-breaking Eras Tour

How 2024 was the Year of Taylor Swift: Grammy wins, a new album and the record-breaking Eras Tour

Taylor Swift just rounded off a great 2024! From winning the Grammy for Album of the Year for Midnights, releasing her eleventh studio album The Tortured Poets Department, concluding her record-breaking concert tour, countless public appearances with boyfriend Travis Kelce, and becoming the most-streamed artist on Spotify- no one is doing it quite like Taylor. This year, she elevated her stardom to a level seldom seen since for years. (Also read: Taylor Swift is everywhere you look right now. Wonder what’s the big deal about her? Read our special story, a primer on everything Swift) Taylor Swift performs during “The Eras Tour” on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File)(AP) Big night at the Grammys Taylor made a huge surprise announcement at the Grammy Awards ceremony in February, as she went on stage to accept the award for the best pop vocal album. She announced that her new album, The Tortured Poets Department, would release in April. Taylor Swift accepts the Best Pop Vocal Album award for Midnights on stage …