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They say success is a result of both hard work and fate, as you can only get something after the right time comes. However, whenever it comes to the dance with destiny, everyone likes to give it an extra push with some lucky charms. Now, some call it faith, some call it superstition, but one has to agree that belief in certain charms, rituals, and mascots sometimes makes dreams come true. Even when it comes to Bollywood celebrities, many have unique beliefs that they credit for their success. Today, let’s dive into the fascinating stories of Bollywood’s strange obsession with lucky charms, mascots, and more. Salman Khan : The Firoza Bracelet The ‘Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan’ star Salman Khan is one of the most popular celebrities in the industry. However, if there’s someone or something that can beat him in the game of popularity, it has to be his turquoise bracelet. It might have started as a style statement, but today is part of Salman Khan’s identity. He has been seen wearing it for decades, and for him, it is his ultimate lucky charm. Once, back in 201, when at a party Salman unfortunately lost the bracelet only for a brief time, it led to a frantic search. Sources close to him found it hard to explain the expressions on Salman’s face when he realized that he didn’t have his lucky charm with him. Fortunately, soon enough the bracelet was found at the bottom of the bottom of swimming pool, and then the relief on Salman’s face was worth a million bucks. Karan Johar: The “Falling” Heroines Karan Johar, the man who has given Indian cinema some of the most loved romantic films, dramedies, rom-coms, and more has an unusual belief. According to him, if an actress injures herself while shooting, it is a sure shot sign of success. To back this belief of the filmmaker, there are BTS tales of Kajol, Preity Zinta, and Alia Bhatt. Everyone knows that Alia Bhatt fractured her ankle bone while shooting the song ‘Kukkad Kamaal Ka’ from her debut film ‘Student Of The Year.’ Despite the injury, Alia continued to shoot without break and the rest is history. Rohit Shetty and Mohit Suri : Goa For some filmmakers certain locations are lucky. They have to shoot a sequence, a split-second scene, or a song at their lucky location no matter what. And you will be surprised to know that for two Bollywood renowned filmmakers Rohit Shetty and Mohit Suri, Goa is their lucky location. “Rohit Shetty has confessed it on multiple occasions that Goa is luck for him. For every project, he makes sure to shoot at the INOX location - the old building where the film festival is held. It is a must for him. Then there’s Konkan village as well,” shares line producer Shiva Naik. Examples of Rohit’s love and faith in the land of Goa can be seen in his various projects- be it his comedy series ‘Golmal’ or his cop film ‘Singham.’ This location in Goa is now famous as Singham Point: Coming to Mohit Suri, for him the “the Church shot is a must,” shares Shiva Naik. In 2020, Mohit Suri’s two movies came out - ‘Dil Bechara’ and ‘Malang.’ The former was the last movie of late star Sushant Singh Rajput; alongside him, Sanjana Sanghi was the female lead. The latter starred Aditya Roy Kapur and Disha Patani in the lead. In ‘Dil Bechara’ Mohit Suri shot at St. George's Church and St. Joseph Catholic Church, while ‘Malang’ had several shots of different Goa churches. Shah Rukh Khan: The number 555 The Badshah of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan, is known for his charismatic presence and charming personality that can make any woman irrespective of her age fall for him instantly. However, what a lot of people don’t know about the ‘Jawan’ star is his unwavering belief in the number ‘555.’ From his own wheels to his on-screen cars, the number 555 is always present. For instance, in the movie ‘Chennai Express,’ if you look closely, his bike’s license plate featured ‘555’. According to the ‘Pathan’ star, the respective number is his key to success and good fortune. The Kapoor Family: The Magic of Number 8 On several occasions, Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt have spoken about their love for number 8. The ‘Barfi’ fame actor confessed that his obsession or love for the number 8 has no superstitious reason, it is the birth date of his mother Neetu Kapoor (8th July) and thus, it is just lucky for him. The actor also mentioned that he was more than elated to know that just like him Alia Bhatt also has a fascination for the respective number. Number 8 can be seen in various things around Ranbir Kapoor. For instance, the jersey of his football team displays the number 8, and the license plate of his car adds up to the same digit. The same was the case for Rishi Kapoor’s car plate. As for Alia, the actress showed the importance of number 8 during her wedding. As she made the wedding post live, she shared 8 heartwarming pictures. The digit 8 was in the design of her kaleeras in the form of the infinity symbol, and the same was present in her mehendi as well. A different perspective Above are a few examples of where there are prominent signs of certain beliefs, but for many other stars in the industry, success can’t be determined by any lucky charm or mascot. Several believe that the universe provides everything on its own time and your decisions, your instincts, and the voice from your gut play a major role in defining your destiny. For instance, the ‘3 Idiot,’ ‘Laal Singh Chadha’ while reflecting on the topic of Bollywood, superstition, and success said all she believes is in the voice of her heart. “I just listen to my heart, follow my instincts, and work relentlessly. But I also take time to meditate, allowing myself the clarity to align my actions with my true purpose," she shared. Is all this a reflection of Indian culture? Certain beliefs are imprinted in India’s cultural fabric. Traditions, rituals, gemstones, numerology, planetary transitions, and beliefs hold great significance in Indian culture. It can be said that Bollywood, being a microcosm of the country, mirrors these cultural nuances. At the same time, one can not deny the fact that all these beliefs, whether rooted in tradition, faith, or personal experiences, highlight the human need for comfort and assurance in an unpredictable world. Bollywood is a world of creativity and imagination that runs on high stakes, every Friday is like the big result day for filmmakers, amid all the stress these beliefs might not assure success but do offer comfort.NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rose Monday, with those benefiting the most from lower interest rates and a stronger economy leading the way. The S&P 500 climbed 0.3% to pull closer to its all-time high set two weeks ago. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 440 points, or 1%, to its own record set on Friday, while the Nasdaq composite rose 0.3%. Treasury yields also eased in the bond market amid what some analysts called a “Bessent bounce” after President-elect Donald Trump said he wants Scott Bessent , a hedge fund manager, to be his Treasury Secretary. Bessent has argued for reducing the U.S. government’s deficit, which is how much more it spends than it takes in through taxes and other revenue. Such an approach could soothe worries on Wall Street that Trump’s policies may lead to a much bigger deficit, which in turn would put upward pressure on Treasury yields. After climbing above 4.44% immediately after Trump’s election, the yield on the 10-year Treasury fell back to 4.26% Monday, down from 4.41% late Friday. That’s a notable move, and lower yields make it cheaper for all kinds of companies and households to borrow money. They also give a boost to prices for stocks and other investments. That helped stocks of smaller companies lead the way, and the Russell 2000 index of smaller stocks jumped 1.5%. It finished just shy of its all-time high, which was set three years ago. Smaller companies can feel bigger boosts from lower borrowing costs because of the need for many to borrow to grow. The two-year Treasury yield, which more closely tracks the market’s expectations for what the Federal Reserve will do with overnight interest rates, also eased sharply. The Fed began cutting its main interest rate just a couple months ago from a two-decade high, hoping to keep the job market humming after bringing inflation nearly all the way down to its 2% target. But immediately after Trump’s victory, traders had reduced bets for how many cuts the Fed may deliver next year. They were worried Trump’s preference for lower tax rates and higher spending on the border would balloon the national debt. A report coming on Wednesday could influence how much the Fed may cut rates. Economists expect it to show that an underlying inflation trend the Fed prefers to use accelerated to 2.8% last month from 2.7% in September. Higher inflation would make the Fed more reluctant to cut rates as deeply or as quickly as it would otherwise. Goldman Sachs economist David Mericle expects that to slow by the end of next year to 2.4%, but he said inflation would be even lower if not for expected tariff increases on imports from China and autos favored by Trump. In the stock market, Bath & Body Works jumped 16.5% after delivering stronger profit for the latest quarter than analysts expected. The seller of personal care products and home fragrances also raised its financial forecasts for the full year, even though it still sees a “volatile retail environment” and a shorter holiday shopping season this year. Much focus has been on how resilient U.S. shoppers can remain, given high prices across the economy and still-high interest rates. Last week, two major retailers sent mixed messages. Target tumbled after giving a dour forecast for the holiday shopping season. It followed Walmart , which gave a much more encouraging outlook. Another big retailer, Macy’s, said Monday its sales for the latest quarter were in line with its expectations, but it will delay the release of its full financial results. It found a single employee had intentionally hid up to $154 million in delivery expenses, and it needs more time to complete its investigation. Macy’s stock fell 2.2%. Among the market’s leaders were several companies related to the housing industry. Monday’s drop in Treasury yields could translate into easier mortgage rates, which could spur activity for housing. Builders FirstSource, a supplier or building materials, rose 5.9%. Homebuilders, D.R. Horton, PulteGroup and Lennar all rose at least 5.6%. All told, the S&P 500 rose 18.03 points to 5,987.37. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 440.06 to 44,736.57, and the Nasdaq composite gained 51.18 to 19,054.84. In stock markets abroad, indexes moved modestly across much of Europe after finishing mixed in Asia. In the crypto market, bitcoin was trading below $95,000 after threatening to hit $100,000 late last week for the first time. AP Business Writer Elaine Kurtenbach contributed.None
NEW YORK — I’ll get you, my pretty! And your little pygmy hippo, too! Forgive us the shameless attempt to link the fantasy hit to the delightful . But, hear us out — there’s something the two have in common as the year draws to a close. Escapism. Whether we found it on the yellow brick road, or in videos from a Thailand zoo, or perhaps in , we gravitated toward fantasy and feel-good pop culture moments this year. There were new trends, as always. became a thing, as did And for some inexplicable reason, we became obsessed with celebrity lookalike contests. There were breakups — Bennifer is, again, — and reunions: Oasis, please try to stay together for the tour. Yet some things stayed, remarkably, the same: and kept on breaking records and making history. So, after a year where much changed but some things held steady, here’s our annual, very selective trip down pop culture memory lane: Lily Gladstone poses in the press room Jan. 7 with the award for best performance by an actress in a motion picture, drama for "Killers of the Flower Moon" at the 81st Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. It starts as from a beloved “Sesame Street” figure: “ is just checking in! How is everybody doing?” The answers hint at something deeper and more worrisome. “Not great, Elmo. Not great,” says one milder reply. Doing much better is the viral phenomenon called which makes its awards season debut at the But perhaps the comes from neither film: , first Indigenous winner of best actress in a drama for “Killers of the Flower Moon,” begins her remarks in the language of her tribe, Blackfeet Nation. Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) kisses Taylor Swift on Feb. 11 after the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers in overtime during the NFL Super Bowl 58 football game in Las Vegas. Valentine’s Day — a perfect time to settle into a sweet love saga via TikTok. Only that’s not quite what we get with “Who TF Did I Marry?,” ’s depressing, fascinating, 50-part account of her disastrous marriage with a man who lied about absolutely everything. Meanwhile, if you're looking for a single week that encapsulates peak , try this: she begins with the Grammys in Los Angeles (becoming the first artist to win album of the year four times AND announcing a new album), then heads to Tokyo for four tour dates, then jets back just in time for the Super Bowl in Las Vegas — where she shares a with boyfriend on the field of victory. Ryan Gosling performs the song "I'm Just Ken" from the movie "Barbie" on March 10 during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. “What was I made for?” sings at channeling . And what was made for? Not entirely clear — but it's clear was made to play him. His singalong version of is one of the most entertaining Oscar musical moments in years. Still, Christopher Nolan's prevails, a rare case of the top prize going to a blockbuster studio film. Will it happen again in 2025? and sure hope so; as presenters, they make a sly reference to their upcoming juggernaut, Speaking of marketing, people are obsessed with that bizarre popcorn bucket. Beyonce And carves her space in country music with “Act II: Cowboy Carter,” which will make her the first Black woman to top the Billboard country chart. Taylor Swift performs June 21 at Wembley Stadium in London as part of her Eras Tour. Tennis, anyone? The game’s been around for centuries, but it’s having a cultural moment right now, helped mightily by the sweaty romance triangle starring and (40-love? More like 40-sex.) Elsewhere, a new era dawns: At midnight, drops then drops another 15 songs two hours later. The fascinating and disturbing the story of a struggling comedian’s extended encounter with a stalker, debuts on Netflix. Ben Affleck, left, and Jennifer Lopez arrive Feb. 13 at the premiere of "This Is Me ... Now: A Love Story" at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. It’s time — or as it's known in 2024, another early marketing moment for and make fashion waves on the carpet and then musical ones at dinner, with a soulful performance of “When You Believe.” If the “Wicked” tour is in full force, another one stops in its tracks: amid reports of both poor ticket sales and trouble in her marriage to . It’s been an eventful year for J.Lo, who's released an album and movie called — both reflections on her renewed love with Affleck. Welcome to ! releases her , with its lime green cover, and launches a thousand memes. Collins Dictionary defines “brat,” as “characterized by a confident, independent, and hedonistic attitude.” At the celeb-heavy shows in London, we see shaking it off, which is either charming or cringe, you decide. Even better: and tux and performs for one night. At another stadium across the pond, infielder with his cheery number “OMG.” Stephen Nedoroscik is introduced June 29 at the United States Gymnastics Olympic Trials in Minneapolis. Bonjour, it’s time! In Paris! An audacious opening ceremony along the Seine is punctuated by perched on the , singing her heart out — in the rain, too. over a scene critics feel mocks Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper” (organizers say it does not). Olympic stars are born — including French swimming superstar , rugby player , and bespectacled “Pommel Horse Guy” gymnast who nets two bronze medals and comparisons to Clark Kent. Baby pigmy hippo Moo Deng plays with a zookeeper Sept. 19 in the Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chonburi province, Thailand. Also capturing hearts: yep, born this month. Her name means “bouncy pork.” Australia's Rachael Gunn, known as B-Girl Raygun, competes Aug. 9 during the Round Robin Battle at the breaking competition at La Concorde Urban Park at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. This is them ... now: After two decades, two engagements and two weddings, J.Lo files for divorce. One union dissolves, another returns: a reunion tour. Everyone seems to want to get in on TikToker 's act — even the Back at the Olympics, in the new sport of breaking, we meet arguably neither demure nor mindful with her “kangaroo” move. Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani brings his dog Decoy to the mound Aug. 28 before Decoy delivered the ceremonial first pitch prior to a baseball game between the Dodgers and the Baltimore Orioles in Los Angeles. Cute animal alert: perky pooch does in his Major League Baseball debut. Chappell Roan performs "Good Luck, Babe" on Sept. 11 during the MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y. One of the year’s biggest breakout artists, withdraws from a music festival after speaking out about frightening fan interactions. And more on the price of fame: In an excruciating moment, the franchise’s first Asian American lead, is forced to sit through a painful viewing of her proposal to her chosen suitor, after tearfully explaining how he’d later dumped her over the phone. Tran is keeping busy though — she’s announced as part of the new “Dancing with the Stars” lineup. Also on the list: rugby player Maher, and Pommel Horse Guy! Also, , Online fandom, meanwhile, is shaken when and celebrity stan accounts post tearful farewells, revealing to many across the globe that their favorite accounts are run by Brazilians. Miles Mitchell, 21, wins of the Timothee Chalamet lookalike contest Oct. 27 near Washington Square Park in New York. “Dune” Chalamets! “Wonka” Chalamets! Thousands gather in Manhattan for a lookalike contest, and things really get interesting when He doesn’t enter the contest, though, and with his mustache, he may not even have won. The trend continues with contests for and — in a very Washington version — Kennedy scion , who's been gathering a following with some interesting social media posts. New York Liberty Kennedy Burke dances with the mascot, Ellie the Elephant, during an Oct. 24 ceremony after a parade in honor of the Liberty's WNBA basketball championship at City Hall in New York. Turning to basketball, who’s that dancing with ? Why it’s , the now-viral mascot. Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, right, appears Nov. 2 with Maya Rudolph on NBC's "Saturday Night Live" in New York. does a pretty good laugh on “Saturday Night Live,” but you know who does it better? herself. The Democratic candidate three days before the U.S. presidential election, following in the footsteps of , and others. Elsewhere in television, Bravo announces that the Emmy-nominated reality show that has lived through countless scandals, is entirely recasting its 12th season — apart from namesake . As for , she doesn't have her own TV series yet, but our favorite pygmy hippo is generating . And THAT brings us back to ... Ariana Grande, left, and Cynthia Erivo pose for photographers Nov. 11 prior to the premiere of "Wicked" at Auditorio Nacional in Mexico City. Director ’s emerald-hued fantasy remains very very popular, to quote one of its buzzy show tunes, dancing through life and defying gravity at the multiplex. Moviegoers and, in a veritable tidal wave, which beckons us back to the seas of Oceania. Once again, 2024 seems to be telling us: Give people some whimsy, a place to escape, maybe some catchy tunes — and no one knows how far they’ll go. The stories and images that defined 2024. Searching for something? From queries about U.S. politics to cricket in India, Wikipedia has become a source of information for millions of people across the globe. From the Paris Olympics to the Super Bowl. From Simone Biles to Shohei Ohtani. And, of course, Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift. These are the sp... AP photographers assembled a visual catalog of our civilization as life in 2024 hurtled directly at us at every speed and in every imaginable ... In 2024, photographers captured glimpses of humanity, ranging from a deeply divisive presidential election, to hurricanes and fires that ravag... Associated Press photographers captured voters with raw emotions of joy, excitement, contemplation or sorrow. See entertainment's biggest moments in 2024, through the lens of Associated Press photographers. It beat five other finalists: demure, slop, dynamic pricing, romantasy and lore. News anchors, politicians and other public figures in the U.S. struggled with these words the most this year. Is it any surprise Merriam-Webster's word of the year is "polarization"? Here are the other words that rounded out the top 10 for 2024. Receive the latest in local entertainment news in your inbox weekly!
Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram services start to return after outagesFBI Director Wray says he intends to resign before Trump takes office in JanuaryWhile some people are hoping for a load of presents from Santa this Christmas, others are dreaming of a load of loot courtesy of the Michigan Lottery. Macomb County residents who snapped up a Mega Millions ticket will be closely watching tonight’s drawing to see if they will be able to pay for Christmas gifts by winning a jackpot near $1 billion. The current jackpot stands at $970 million with a cash value of $439.9 million. The drawing takes place at 11 p.m. “A Michigan Lottery player could be waking up to a stocking stuffed with cash on Christmas morning with $970 million up for grabs (Tuesday) night,” Lottery Commissioner Suzanna Shkreli said in a news release. Mega Millions tickets are available at retailers and online until 10:45 p.m. Tuesday. If a player wins the jackpot, it would be the fourth Mega Millions jackpot won this year. The jackpot is the seventh largest Mega Millions jackpot ever. Tuesday’s drawing will be the 30th drawing since the jackpot was last won in September, when one ticket purchased in Texas won the $810 million jackpot. Lottery officials say since the Mega Millions jackpot run began Sept. 13, Michigan Lottery players have won nearly $5 million in base-game prizes, including two $1 million prizes. Holiday drawings have been lucky for Michigan Lottery players. On Jan. 1, 2024, The Breakfast Club lottery club won an $842.4 million Powerball jackpot. They bought the winning ticket at the Food Castle of Grand Blanc, located at 3035 East Grand Blanc Road in Grand Blanc. The Mega Millions jackpot was last won in Michigan in January 2021 by an Oakland County lottery club. The club won a $1.05 billion Mega Millions jackpot. That jackpot was the largest ever won in Michigan. In observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, the Michigan Lottery headquarters in Lansing and all Lottery regional offices located in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Livonia, Saginaw, and Sterling Heights will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 24 and 25.
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