Music and Youth
‘Idol’ aspirant Turner voted out
MUMBAI: On the latest episode of Fox’s reality show American Idol in the US a few days ago the remaining eight contestants performed songs from the year they were born.
Over 34 million votes were cast as America made its decision on who should remain in the competition. The journey ended for Nadia Turner after she received the fewest votes.
Turner was voted off the show after singing Crystal Gayle’s When I Dream a choice that the judges lambasted. A brutally frank Simon Cowell said, “It was an appalling choice of song and I think you could go home after that. It is the musical equivalent of wallpaper.” Turner said, “It’s a song about dreaming and I’ve always been a dreamer.”
The host Ryan Seacrest announced that a single sung by the top 12 contestants had been chosen. When You Tell Me that You Love Me will be released on 19 April. Benefits will go to the American Red Cross.
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.
