Wed Jan 01 17:40:00 UTC 2025: ## News Headlines: Celebrity News Roundup

**International News:**

* **Putin’s New Year’s Message:** Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered a defiant New Year’s message, asserting that Russia will not stop its military operations. The message was directed at Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, former US President Trump, and NATO.
* **Trump’s 2025 Dance Video Released:** A dance video featuring President-Elect Trump, alongside Elon Musk, has been released, generating significant online buzz.
* **New Orleans Attack: ISIS Suspect Identified:** Shams-ud-Din Jabbar has been identified as the suspect in a New Orleans attack, with an ISIS flag found at the scene. Aides are reportedly at large.
* **Kim Jong-un’s Surprise New Year’s Appearance:** North Korean leader Kim Jong-un made a surprise New Year’s appearance with his daughter in Pyongyang, delivering his first message to the US and its allies in 2025.
* **Jeju Air Crash Investigation:** Authorities have begun extracting data from the black boxes of the crashed Jeju Air plane, focusing on the voice recorder.
* **China’s Taiwan Invastion Threat?:** Xi Jinping’s New Year’s message sparked speculation about a potential invasion of Taiwan, causing international concern.
* **Trump’s Message to Hamas:** Former President Trump issued a message to Hamas demanding the release of hostages.

**Entertainment News:**

* **Star Wars Actor Angus MacInnes Passes Away:** Veteran actor Angus MacInnes, known for his role as Gold Leader in Star Wars, passed away at age 77. Tributes poured in from fans and colleagues alike.
* **Dua Lipa Engaged:** Singer Dua Lipa announced her engagement to actor Callum Turner.
* **Manmohan Singh Dies at 92:** Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh passed away at the age of 92.
* **Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco Celebrate Hanukkah:** The engaged couple celebrated their first Hanukkah together.
* **Hollywood Breakups:** Several high-profile celebrity breakups dominated headlines in 2024, including those of Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly, and Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan.
* **Taylor Swift’s Surprise Gift:** Taylor Swift surprised a fan at a Kansas children’s hospital with an unexpected Christmas gift.
* **Bollywood Concert Highlights:** Karan Aujla’s Mumbai concert featured surprise appearances by Vicky Kaushal and Parineeti Chopra, and a powerful performance by AP Dhillon and Divine.
* **Tabla Maestro Zakir Hussain Passes Away:** Renowned tabla maestro Zakir Hussain passed away at age 73.

**Other News:**

* **Britney Spears’ Dance Moves Spark Concern:** Fans expressed concern over Britney Spears’ recent dance performances, suggesting she may need medical attention.
* **Yinrun Huang Secretly Marries:** Yinrun Huang secretly married Luke, with his parents meeting him for the first time just before the wedding.
* **Bigg Boss 18 Drama:** The Bigg Boss 18 house is rife with conflict, featuring accusations of threats and insecurity amongst contestants.
* **Liam Payne Case Update:** Formal charges have been filed against Roger Nores and others in the Liam Payne case, with several individuals summoned to court. A waiter has also come forward with new details.
* **Salman Khan’s Mall Appearance:** Salman Khan’s appearance at a mall with Anant Ambani caused a frenzy among fans.
* **Anupam Kher’s Tribute:** Anupam Kher revealed that he rejected a role in the film “Accidental Prime Minister,” sharing an emotional tribute to Manmohan Singh.
* **AP Dhillon and Diljit Dosanjh’s Instagram Feud:** A social media feud between AP Dhillon and Diljit Dosanjh escalated with AP Dhillon releasing alleged proof.
* **Various Indian Celebrity News:** Numerous news items covered updates and statements from various Indian celebrities across different fields. This includes details on health concerns, family matters, career updates and personal life details.

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