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Los Angeles, May 27 (IANS) Singer-songwriter Miley Cyrus has unveiled her new album, and she chose the best place to do it. The singer took a moment during TikTok’s fan-only listening event for her new album ‘Something Beautiful’, to give the 100-person audience a heads up.

She said, “My next album is about to be extremely experimental, so have fun with that. ‘Something Beautiful’ is just an appetizer”.

By that point, the room had already heard the album in full, as Cyrus had chosen Los Angeles’ Chateau Marmont to preview her ninth record (out Friday) for fans who were lucky enough to secure a spot through social media, as Cyrus invited guests through comments on their TikTok videos using her song ‘Easy Lover’, reports ‘Variety’.

But what they didn’t expect was a surprise performance from Cyrus, who appeared after album playback to debut a handful of songs from the project as well as a few fan favorites, including an impromptu rendition of her earlier hit ‘The Climb’.

As per ‘Variety’, the evening, in partnership between TikTok and Cyrus, was certainly for fans, as she consistently acknowledged how intricately they knew every adlib and key change. Dressed in archival Mugler, she took the makeshift stage at the front of the room, which also counted actress Anya Taylor-Joy in the audience, and began with ‘More to Lose’, the sweeping ballad that she previously released as a single.

“I’ve been experimenting with this album for the past year or two by having these nights at Chateau, they were invite-only, super exclusive, just my closest friends and my family”, she said at the beginning of the set. “This was the way that I kind of discovered the album, because if it can’t stand up with me and Michael Pollack on the piano, who I wrote these songs with, (Jonathan) Rado on the guitar, and Maxx Morando on the drums, then what are we even doing”.

“So making the album and fully realizing it all and watching it become this butterfly and have this metamorphosis, this evolution, it’s so reflective of my life and everything that I’m experiencing and I pour that into the production. But at the heart of this album, it’s still been us, really. It’s been us three in a room making this album for the past couple of years”, she added.

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Mumbai, May 5 (IANS) Singer Stebin Ben captured the essence of pure love in his latest soulful track “Sajna.”

With his emotive voice, the singer brings to life a tale of deep affection and longing, making the song a touching tribute to unconditional love. Stebin took to Instagram to unveil his new track, writing, “A track that holds a very special place in my heart #Sajna ft. the stunning @anjinidhawan.”

Talking about the single, Stebin Ben shared, “Sajna came together so beautifully — it truly felt like magic unfolding. From the very beginning, it was all about capturing love in its purest form. Anjini brought effortless charm and warmth to the video — she made every frame feel alive. I’m so grateful to T-Series and Bhushan sir for trusting my vision and supporting it at every step. The entire journey felt seamless, like everything just flowed into place.”

Released by Bhushan Kumar’s T-Series, “Sajna” is a romantic track that brings together singer Stebin Ben and actress Anjini Dhawan. Directed by Arif Khan, the music video tells a dreamy love story that gradually unfolds into a heartfelt reality. The track marks the debut on-screen pairing of Stebin and Anjini.

Stebin lends his soulful voice to the track, which features lyrics by Kunaal Vermaa and a composition by Akashdeep Sengupta. “Sajna” is now streaming on all platforms on the T-Series YouTube channel.

For the unversed, Stebin Ben has collaborated with several prominent music directors and Bollywood stars, including Vijay Deverakonda, Akshay Kumar, Emraan Hashmi, Shahid Kapoor, and Sidharth Malhotra. He gained widespread popularity with hit tracks like “Sahiba,” “Thoda Thoda Pyaar,” and “Rula Ke Gaya Ishq.” He has also teamed up with renowned artists like Shreya Ghoshal, composer duo Sachin-Jigar, Himesh Reshammiya, and Meet Bros for a range of musical collaborations across diverse projects.

Stebin also performed at Anant Ambani’s pre-wedding festivities and sangeet ceremony.

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Chennai, June 23 (IANS) The unit of director Buchi Babu Sana’s eagerly awaited action extravaganza ‘Peddi’ has now completed filming a terrific night action sequence for the film, featuring actor Ram Charan in the lead.

The film’s cinematographer Rathnavelu, considered to be a master of natural lighting, has disclosed that the unit has completed filming the “terrific night action sequence with gritty visuals.”

The cinematographer was also full of praise for actor Ram Charan, who he said, “breathes fire”.

It may be recalled that the unit had only recently shot a first-of-its-kind train action sequence for the film.

The stunning train sequence was shot on a gigantic set specially erected in Hyderabad. Sources claimed that this sequence would be something that has not been witnessed in Indian cinema before.

The high-octane, big-budget train episode, that promises to raise the bar for action filmmaking in India, was crafted with exceptional detail by renowned production designer Avinash Kolla. In fact, sources had pointed out that the expansive set for the train stunt was a visual spectacle in itself.

Ram Charan performed some daring and risky stunts in this sequence, that was shot until June 19.

Action choreography for the film is being handled by the sensational Nabakanth Master, best known for crafting the iconic cricket shot from the film and for his acclaimed work in ‘Pushpa 2’.

Sources add that Ram Charan has completely immersed himself in his role and is putting in his best efforts to bring director Buchi Babu Sana’s grand vision to life.

The title glimpse has already made a significant impact at the national level. More than just a cricket or sports drama, the film promises a wide range of elements that will be a treat to watch on the big screen, thanks to the expansive scope of its story.

The movie is being mounted on a massive scale, with Venkata Satish Kilaru producing under his banner, Vriddhi Cinemas, and leading production houses Mythri Movie Makers and Sukumar Writings presenting it.

Production of this film is right on schedule. Janhvi Kapoor plays the leading lady, while Shiva Rajkumar, Jagapathi Babu, and Divyendu Sharma are all playing pivotal roles in the film.

Academy Award-winning composer AR Rahman is scoring music. Editing is by National Award-winning technician Navin Nooli, while production design is by Avinash Kolla.

The movie is scheduled for release on March 27, 2026, on Ram Charan’s birthday.

–IANS

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