Charli, Neil Young and Scissor Sisters give Glastonbury goosebumps
Saturday was a night of four headliners at Glastonbury, with fans facing the cruel choice between pop queen Charli XCX, rock legend Neil Young, disco scamps Scissor Sisters and Doechii - rap's hottest new voice, BBC reported.
Charli XCX won the biggest audience, closing down The Other Stage and turning it into a sweat-drenched, laser lit club night.
Young, topping the bill on the Pyramid Stage, also delivered an all-time hits set, with gnarly, ragged versions of hits like Cinnamon Girl and Like A Hurricane.
Doechii, who only played for 45 minutes, still managed to mark herself out as a future headliner; while Scissor Sisters brought out actual Gandalf Sir Ian McKellen to perform Invisible Light according to BBC.
Khadka gains recognition as a versatile director
Madan Khadka is emerging as a notable figure in Nepal’s music video scene, with his direction in the song ‘Phool Maya Ma Nabhool’ receiving widespread attention on platforms like YouTube and TikTok. Other music videos under his direction, such as ‘Timi Marchau Thaha Cha’, ‘Mat Pradeshi’, and ‘Ekauana Bauna’, have also been well-received in the Nepali market.
Having entered the industry more than a decade ago, Khadka has directed nearly a thousand music videos and acted in over four dozen of them. Originally from Butwal, he is now based in Kathmandu and is active in various aspects of video production including direction, choreography, editing, and photography.
Known for his on-screen presence, Khadka has earned the nickname “chocolate model” among fans. He emphasizes the often-overlooked role of directors in shaping a music video's presentation and success.
In addition to his work in music, Khadka has also acted in the feature film ‘Raini’ and is making his directorial debut in cinema with the upcoming movie ‘Mahakabya’. He has worked across multiple genres, from folk and pop to awareness campaigns on topics such as Covid-19, HIV/AIDS, and sanitation.
Despite over a decade of experience, Khadka notes that talents from rural areas still face challenges in gaining recognition. He remains committed to supporting both new and established artists and hopes ‘Mahakabya’ will serve as an important milestone in his career. He has been nominated for more than 15 awards and has won several, acknowledging his contributions to the industry.
‘Miss and Mrs Royal Global Queen Nepal 2025’ concludes
The ‘Miss and Mrs Royal Global Queen Nepal 2025’ beauty pageant concluded at the Rastriya Nach Ghar in Jamal, Kathmandu.
Four winners were announced in the finale. In the Miss category, Deepa Chhetri was crowned the winner, while Merita Pokharel was declared the first runner-up. In the Mrs category, Sarika Budha won the title, and Sirjana Rai secured the first runner-up position.
According to Monu Shah, Chairperson of the organizing company Shah Studio & Co Pvt Ltd, Chhetri and Budha will represent Nepal at an upcoming international competition in Malaysia, while Pokharel and Rai will participate in a pageant to be held in Mumbai.
Participants shared that the event helped boost their confidence and self-esteem. While some initially lacked confidence, organizers observed a notable increase in their self-assurance by the end of the program.
‘Mahabhoj’ to release on June 13
The Nepali film ‘Mahabhoj’, which was originally scheduled to release on May 29, will now hit theaters nationwide on June 13, the production team announced. The release was postponed due to unforeseen circumstances, and the filmmakers have apologized to the audience for the delay. Director Dinesh Raut expressed gratitude for the patience and support shown by viewers. “We were unable to release Mahabhoj on the scheduled date due to certain special circumstances. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused,” he said.
He added that the film tells a story rooted in Nepali society and encouraged audiences to support it upon its new release date.
A preview show held in Kathmandu a few days ago drew positive feedback from attendees, who noted the film’s engaging narrative and entertainment value. The story is said to focus not only on cooperative fraud victims but also to offer broader social relevance.
‘Mahabhoj’ features performances by Dayahang Rai, Aryan Sigdel, Khagendra Lamichhane, Anjana Baraili, Malika Mahat, Gaumaya Gurung, Basundhara Bhusal, and Mohan Niraula. The film is produced by Himal Kadel under the banner of Clock Work Creation and Picture Frame.
