Music and Youth
‘American Idol” champ Fantasia to release debut single 22 June
MUMBAI: Last month she emerged triumphant on Fox’s music based reality show American Idol. The question now is whether Americans will buy Fantasia’s music.
Fantasia will release her J Records’ debut single I Believe on 22 June. The song was written by Tamyra Gray who had contested during the show’s first season
I Believe will be worked simultaneously to multiple formats. At retail chains the single will feature two additional tracks Summertime and Chain of Fools. In India American Idol airs on Star World.
The announcement of the single’s release was made by BMG North America chairman and CEO Clive Davis. The singer was chosen as the winner on the third season of Fox’s show which had kicked off with around 70,000 contestants. Fantasia had delivered an emotion-filled rendition of Summertime on 25 May which was the season finale.
The 19-year-old Fantasia from High Point, North Carolina beat the runner-up 16-year-old Diana DeGarmo by around 1.3 million votes. Fox had opened up four phone lines so that voters across America could choose between them.
Music and Youth
TLC launches ‘World On My Plate’ with Shipra Khanna
New travel-food series premieres 29 March at 7:00 PM.
MUMBAI: Shipra Khanna just packed her bags and her flavours because when a celebrated chef takes you on a global plate tour, even the couch starts feeling like first-class. Warner Bros. Discovery India has announced the launch of World On My Plate with Shipra Khanna, a new travel and food series set to premiere on TLC on 29 March at 7:00 PM. Hosted and curated by the popular chef and television personality, the show blends food, travel and culture through an intimate and immersive lens.
Across three visually rich episodes, Shipra journeys to global destinations to explore not just what people eat, but why they eat it, uncovering the stories, traditions and human connections behind every dish. The series opens in London, weaving its iconic landmarks with diverse culinary scenes, before moving to Spain’s vineyards, olive orchards and coastal kitchens.
Warner Bros. Discovery head of advertising revenues for South Asia Tanaz Mehta said: “At TLC, our focus has always been on bringing authentic stories that reflect how people live and connect. World On My Plate builds on this by using food as a lens to explore shared traditions across geographies. We’re excited to collaborate with Chef Shipra Khanna, whose perspective brings both depth and relatability to these narratives.”
Shipra Khanna added, “Food has always been my way of connecting with people and understanding cultures. With World On My Plate, I’ve had the opportunity to step into new worlds, learn from incredible individuals, and share stories that go far beyond the plate. This show is very special to me.”
The series promises strong visual storytelling, meaningful interactions and a fresh perspective on global cuisine celebrating flavours alongside the emotions and traditions that shape them.
In a world where travel shows often feel like distant postcards, Shipra Khanna is serving up something far more personal: a passport to cultures through their kitchens, proving that the best way to understand a place is still through the plate. Tune in to World On My Plate with Shipra Khanna starting 29 March at 7:00 PM on TLC.
