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‘Complete violation’: Katy Perry blasts White House over using ‘Firework’ song in Iran strikes TikTok video

‘Complete violation’: Katy Perry blasts White House over using ‘Firework’ song in Iran strikes TikTok video

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Pop star Katy Perry has criticized the White House for using her hit song Firework in a TikTok video showing military strikes. The singer said she never gave permission for the song to be used and does not support it. Katy Perry reacts after her song “Firework” was used in a White House TikTok video. (REUTERS) Katy Perry says she never approved the song’s use The White House shared a TikTok video on Thursday. The video showed footage of military strikes. It used Katy Perry’s 2010 song “Firework” as the background track. The lyrics “boom, boom, boom” were timed with clips of bomb explosions. The caption of the video read, “Iran has been warned,” per Variety. Katy Perry reacted to this on X on Saturday morning. She shared a strong statement against the use of her song. Her full statement read: “I am deeply appalled and angry to see ‘Firework’ used on the @WhiteHouse TikTok account as a backing track for video footage of military strikes. I did not approve this, I was not asked, …

Punjab brings firework on Diwali night, defeat Chennaiyin- Talking Points

Punjab brings firework on Diwali night, defeat Chennaiyin- Talking Points

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New Delhi: Punjab FC returned to winning ways against Chennaiyin FC in the Indian Super League season 11 defeating them x-x on Thursday at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi. Playing on a Diwali night, it was second-half fireworks from Punjab that propelled them to the win. Trailing 0-1 in the first half, Punjab returned with three goals in the second half to register their fourth win of the season and move to third place in the points table. Luka Majcen scored twice on his return and Asmir Suljic scored the third goal for Punjab FC while Wilmar Jordan Gil scored on his return to his former club. Here are the major talking points from the game: #5 More questions for Owen Coyle After winning the first game, Owen Coyle’s side has failed to maintain a consistent run and has won just one game in the last five games including a home loss against debutants Mohammedan SC. While the team has shown promise and won a close game against NorthEast United, the performance has largely …

Kerala fireworks incident: Firework mishap at Theru Anjootambalam Veererkavu temple in Kerala injures over 100 people 

Kerala fireworks incident: Firework mishap at Theru Anjootambalam Veererkavu temple in Kerala injures over 100 people 

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The firework accident that happened in Kasaragod Theru Anjootambalam Veererkavu temple on Monday, October, 28, 2024 | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Over 150 people were injured when firecrackers stored at the Theru Anjootambalam Veererkavu temple ignited during the Vellatam Theyyam ritual around midnight on Monday (October 28, 2024). The accident occurred as a crowd, including women and children, gathered to witness the Theyyam, unaware that stray sparks from the fireworks show would trigger an explosion. Also Read: Most accidents in fireworks units caused due to human error, says official of industrial safety Victims were initially treated at the Kasaragod District Hospital, with severe cases transferred to private hospitals in Mangaluru, Kannur, and Kannur Government Medical College. Among the seriously injured were Prakashan, his son Advaith, and Latish, now receiving treatment at Kannur Government Medical College Hospital. The firecrackers, stored in a temporary sheet-covered structure adjacent to the temple wall, ignited suddenly, creating a large fireball. The blaze resulted in burns to faces, hands, and clothing of those nearby, as reported by officials. Kasaragod Collector K. …