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Priyanka Chopra’s ‘Exotic’ feat Pitbull hits the 41 million mark
NEW DELHI: Actor-singer Priyanka Chopra is on her way to creating history, as her second international single ‘Exotic’ feat Pitbull crossed the 40 million viewership mark on Youtube.
One of the most celebrated personalities on the global platform and the first Indian recording artiste in the United States with major mainstream appeal, Chopra has much reason to celebrate as the single recently hit 41 million views on the Vevo Channel on Youtube, speaking volumes of her growing popularity internationally.
Priyanka’s second record breaking single ‘Exotic’ which hit no 1 in India and featured on the Billboard’s top 20 list, was also featured throughout the 2013 Guinness International Champions Cup as the soccer tournament’s official theme song.
The dance number was the first major crossover of the two biggest media industries in the world, Hollywood and Bollywood, representing a combined 4.5 billion fans around the world. Chopra even launched her signature milkshake “The Exotic” at the Millions of Milkshakes Stores in West Hollywood, joining the likes of David Beckham, Katie Perry and Leonardo Di Caprio.
Reacting to the feat, Chopra said, “40 million views is an overwhelming number. Much love to my fans.”
Hollywood
Disney chair confident CEO Josh D’Amaro will ‘rise to the occasion’ in Trump–Kimmel row
Board backs new chief as ABC controversy tests leadership early on
NEW YORK: The Walt Disney Company has placed the responsibility of handling the escalating dispute between Donald Trump and late-night host Jimmy Kimmel squarely on its new chief executive, Josh D’Amaro.
Speaking at a business conference in Oslo, Disney chair James Gorman said it would be up to the CEO and his team to determine the company’s response to the controversy surrounding Jimmy Kimmel Live!. He noted that such challenges are not uncommon for large corporations and require careful handling at the leadership level.
The row intensified after both Donald Trump and Melania Trump publicly called for Kimmel’s dismissal following remarks made on his show. The comments, which referenced the First Lady, sparked backlash in the days leading up to a security incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
Kimmel addressed the issue on-air, clarifying that his joke was intended as a reference to the couple’s age difference and not an incitement to violence. He also expressed sympathy for those affected by the incident and reiterated his stance against violent rhetoric.
Despite mounting pressure, Gorman refrained from offering specific guidance on the future of the show or the host. Instead, he voiced confidence in D’Amaro’s leadership, describing him as “world class” and capable of navigating the situation effectively.
The episode presents an early and high-profile test for D’Amaro, who stepped into the top role just last month. How Disney balances editorial independence, public sentiment and political pressure will likely shape not just the outcome of this controversy, but also the tone of its leadership in the months ahead.
