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‘The Pitt’ actor Moshe Kasher shares shock details of grueling battle with HPV-positive tonsil cancer

‘The Pitt’ actor Moshe Kasher shares shock details of grueling battle with HPV-positive tonsil cancer

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Moshi Kasher, comedian and actor best known for playing Jacob Samuel in HBO’s medical drama The Pitt, recently opened up in an Instagram post about his tonsil cancer, a battle that silently unfolded. cancer (Pexels ) The 46-year-old first noticed something was off while he was in Savannah, Georgia, working on a film project connected to Judd Apatow and Glen Powell, he said in a post on Father’s Day (June 21). What started as a small bump on the throated, escalated to multiple examinations by doctors who looked at it closely and confirmed cancer diagnosis, forcing him to undergo surgery on June 19 at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Centre in Los Angeles, he explained. They surgery lasted for five hours. “I am sick; I don’t feel sick. My body feels great,” he said. “It has been a really reality-altering nightmare. But also, very enlightening and a profound time of self-reflection and fear, processing and meditation. I’m going to be OK. The road to OK is going to be long and pretty arduous.” Also read: Nancy Guthrie …

Madhavan reveals grueling sacrifices behind son Vedaant’s swimming success: ‘He’s like a monk’

Madhavan reveals grueling sacrifices behind son Vedaant’s swimming success: ‘He’s like a monk’

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4 min readHyderabadMay 25, 2026 07:27 PM IST Most fathers talk about their children’s achievements. R Madhavan talks about what his son Vedaant Madhavan had to give up to get there. In a recent conversation with Kumudam, the actor spoke with unusual directness about the life Vedaant leads as a competitive swimmer. Not the medals and the records, but the daily texture of what produces them. And through all of it, one thing Madhavan kept returning to: “I have not told him to do this.” He explained, “Vedaant chose swimming himself. He chose the early mornings, the strict diet, the two-a-day sessions. From the age of 12, he started taking protein shakes and began practicing rigorously, not because a parent pushed him toward it, but because he had already decided this was what he wanted. The discipline was never imposed. It was built from the inside.” “He has to swim eight hours a day,” Madhavan said. “He has to maintain his diet. He has to sacrifice a lot as a teenager that most other teenagers …

Ram Charan’s Peddi transformation: The grueling ‘Desi Pehalwan’ routine and secret third look revealed | Telugu News

Ram Charan’s Peddi transformation: The grueling ‘Desi Pehalwan’ routine and secret third look revealed | Telugu News

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5 min readHyderabadUpdated: Apr 27, 2026 07:58 PM IST When director Buchi Babu Sana sat down with Ram Charan to map out the actor’s physical journey for Peddi, they were planning an entire character arc. The character would go through three distinct physical transformations on screen. And according to Rakkesh R. Uddiyar, the celebrity fitness trainer who has been with Ram Charan for over sixteen months, the third is being kept under wraps. “There will be three transformations of Ram Charan in the film,” he said, adding, “The third will be a surprise for fans.” In an exclusive interview with SCREEN, Rakkesh R. Uddiyar recalled the brief from Buchi Babu Sana was clear from the start. “Buchi Babu and Charan were very clear to me about the lead character in Peddi. He should look like a desi pehalwan. He should not look like a Greek god,” Uddiyar said. The target physique was specific: broad shoulders, a big chest, visible abs without a full six-pack, and lean legs. Weights on Monday, Kushti on Tuesday To build …

“I lost 7kg”: Shreyas Iyer reveals grueling reality of spleen injury ahead of IPL 2026 title charge | Cricket News

“I lost 7kg”: Shreyas Iyer reveals grueling reality of spleen injury ahead of IPL 2026 title charge | Cricket News

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2 min readMar 21, 2026 12:18 AM IST Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer has opened up about his injury recovery that saw him lose seven kilograms. In the third ODI during India’s tour of Australia, Iyer had picked up an injury to his spleen while fielding, which took months to recover from. Iyer was initially admitted to the ICU in a Sydney hospital before being released. “It’s always challenging to come back after an injury. I had lost around seven kg due to the injury, it was a severe one,” Iyer said at Punjab Kings’ jersey unveiling event in Mohali, ahead of the start of IPL 2026 next week. “Thankfully, I was back in good shape after two months. But gaining those 7 kg back took a lot of effort. I enjoy challenges, and that was one I had to overcome. I’m glad I came through that phase and am back representing my team, and also having represented India in the previous series. I feel proud of myself.” Shreyas Iyer suffered a nasty fall while …

Kelly Clarkson Reportedly Wants to Leave Her ‘Grueling’ Show; Sources Claim NBC Execs Might Not Let Her Go Easily

Kelly Clarkson Reportedly Wants to Leave Her ‘Grueling’ Show; Sources Claim NBC Execs Might Not Let Her Go Easily

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Kelly Clarkson is looking forward to stepping down as the host of The Kelly Clarkson Show. Sources close to the musician revealed that the talk show host is looking to spend more time with her children, but the network is trying ways to keep her. The news of the singer leaving the show comes after the Catch My Breath crooner had been off-air for two weeks in the past month.  The insider shared with the media portal that the singer had been away from her show to spend more time with her daughter and son. The source shared, “Kelly’s number one priority is her children, and they always will be.” They further added, “The show is grueling. It’s a whole lot of work, and I hear that Kelly would like to spend more time down South.”  While the musician had been away from her show, many celebrity hosts took over, including Andy Cohen, Kal Penn, and Simu Liu. Clarkson did return to celebrate the 1000th episode of the show and emotionally delivered a speech. In …

Cynthia Erivo Reveals Grueling Routine And Minimal Sleep While Filming Wicked

Cynthia Erivo Reveals Grueling Routine And Minimal Sleep While Filming Wicked

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Cynthia Erivo has opened up about the physical and mental demands she faced while filming Wicked. Speaking at the Academy Museum during a Q&A session with Kristen Bell, the actor revealed just how much effort she put into the role. Her intense routine included long hours, challenging stunts, and minimal sleep. Erivo shared her commitment to pushing herself physically and mentally, saying, “I consciously run towards things that will use me physically, as well as mentally, because I believe that the body and the mind are truly intrinsically linked.” One of the most surprising details Cynthia Erivo shared was her sleep schedule. While filming, she averaged just three hours of sleep each night. Her packed routine began with a two-hour workout early in the morning, followed by two hours in the makeup chair before her 5 a.m. call time. The demanding schedule was necessary for the physicality of her role. “Sometimes the body is the thing that tells the mind what to do, and sometimes the mind is the thing that will tell the body …