13052023-LSTL-01.qxd 5/12/2023 11:03 PM Page 1 c m y b TRIBUNE Top shot Italian high-end luxury fashion house Gucci has appointed Bollywood star Alia Bhatt as their first Indian global ambassador. IANS LUDHIANA | SATURDAY | 13 MAY 2023 Soundof change Sheetal Actress Vanessa Kirby, who reprises her role as the White Widow in Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One, says she was on sets when actor Tom Cruise parachuted from a motorcycle after riding it off a cliff in Iceland for the eighth installment of M:I. “He did it many times in one day,” recalls Kirby. “He did it consecutively ... and repeatedly so he could Tom capture all the different Cruise rode a angles and sides of it.” If motorcycle off a Cruise was nervous, he sure cliff for Mission: didn’t show it. “He was just so calm,” Impossible 7 Kirby says. “He had no fear. He just found it exhilarating. That kind of belief in cinema and what one could achieve and his passion for it is so inspiring. He kind of believes he can do the impossible and then he does...I love being a part of the franchise. I’m really excited to come back.”Dead Reckoning Part One will be in theatres July 14. Kirby is signed up for at least one more instalment. “I would hope they would have me,” she said when asked if she wanted to do even more. — IANS With the growing role of artificial intelligence in the music industry, some question its authenticity while others are all for it ISTOCK Fearless! I N recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has made remarkable strides in many fields and music is no exception. AI-generated music has become increasingly viral on social media. We talk to artists from the industry whether they see this latest technology as a threat or a boon. For the unversed AI-generated music is created using algorithms and machine-learning techniques that allow computers to learn and replicate the style as well as structure of music. The technology behind this music is constantly evolving and improving, with new AI-generated tracks being produced every day. How it started The hype for AI-generated songs started with David Guetta. In February, the French DJ shared a video of him playing a song that used AI technology to add Eminem’s voice to one of his songs! “Let me introduce you to Emin-ai-em,” he said. In one of the most recent examples, Heart On My Sleeve was released and taken down by streaming services very quickAI version went viral as it was crely. The track that claimed to ated with the voice of late Punuse an AI version of Drake jabi singer Sidhu Mooseand the Weeknd’s voices wala. Singer-actor Diljit created a lot of buzz in the Dosanjh, who started with music industry. cassettes before moving on The two most popular to CD players, pen drives, examples of AI music in and streaming platforms, India were Eminem singing DILJIT DOSANJH feels AI is doing well for now, Emiway Bantai, Company, but he can’t predict its future. which was uploaded by “I don’t think AI is someMemePage and Memething that will steal our jobs. Mandir. The page had also As long as AI is not peruploaded Drake and forming on stage, I am Kanye singing Naatu good,” he said. Naatu earlier, and Travis But the speculations are Scott singing Pune rap- SHWETA BASU PRASAD such that experts in AI are per MC Stan. also working to enable digiKaran Aujla’s latest song, 52 Bars’ tal doubles for actors who are no longer living. While the purpose seems great to help complete films and sequels of actors who have passed away, it will also afford a luxury to artistes to possess a digital double, which can act and work in their place. So, while there’s a part of the music industry that questions the authenticity of AI-generated music, there are artists like Grimes who are all for it. She said, “I’ll split 50 per cent of the royalties on any successful AI-generated song that uses my voice. Same deal as I would have with any artiste that I collaborate with. Feel free to use my voice without penalty. I have no labels and no legal bindings,” she said. Great value Jubilee actress Shweta Basu Prasad was also part of a panel discussion at the annual film festival in Goa, where AR Rahman and Shekhar Kapur talked about virtual reality and AI. “I know a lot of people who use Chat GPT for creating codes, websites, and stories. I have friends who are animators, graphic designers, and AI artists, who explained to me how shooting a film would become easy. So as an actor, do I feel insecure? I don’t think AI can actually replace the uniqueness of a person. There are people who are doing digital art, and that’s great, but there will be value for people who still use brushes, paint, and oil.” Perfect recipe Loving mother Just like Aarya, I can go to any extent for my two daughters, says Sushmita Sen Proud dad Ahead of Mother’s Day on Sunday, actress and former beauty queen Sushmita Sen has drawn parallels between her real self and her reel character Aarya. About motherhood and her character of Aarya, Sushmita said: “Aarya is synonymous with motherhood. She is the epitome of grace and strength. I am elated to be associated with her story and her journey of motherhood. I admire Aarya for being a warrior and surpassing every hurdle that comes her way.” Sushmita describes Aarya as “bold and has emerged as a fierce lioness who wants to protect her children at any cost”. “I have raised my two daughters singlehandedly and I know I can go to any extent for them just like Aarya does in the series. I thoroughly resonate with her zeal to move ahead, no matter what and prevail through every hindrance.” She added: “Motherhood is the most beautiful thing in the world and I absolutely enjoy playing such a strong mother onscreen as well. Moreover, I hope audiences are looking forward to Aarya Season 3.” Sushmita is currently shooting for Aarya season 3. The show will stream on Disney+ Hotstar. —IANS Robert De Niro reveals name and photo of his seventh child Veteran Hollywood star Robert De Niro has introduced his youngest child to the world. Days after making the announcement that he’s become a dad again at the age of 79, the actor has unveiled the first picture of the newborn and her name. Shared on “CBS Mornings”, the photograph revealed the first official look of Robert and his girlfriend Tiffany Chen’s first child together, a baby girl named Gia Virginia Chen-De Niro. She was born on April 6. Relaying the news, co-host Gayle King, who just interviewed the dad of seven last week, said that he and his partner “are over the moon” about the newest member of the family. Robert first revealed that he just welcomed a seventh child during an interview with ET Canada. Robert also shares adopted daughter Drena, 51, Raphael, 46, and 27-yearold twins Julian and Aaron with ex-wife Diahnne Abbott, as well as Elliot, 24, and 11-year-old Helen Grace with second wife Grace Hightower. — IANS Love watching Gordon Ramsay’s Next Level Chef? If yes, then there’s good news for you. Fox has ordered two more seasons of the show. The update was announced by Allison Wallach, Fox Entertainment’s president of unscripted programming. “Serving up two more orders of Next Level Chef was an easy decision on the heels of an incredible sophomore season, propelled by its historic post-Super Bowl debut. Gordon has orchestrated a series that brilliantly demands skill and creativity in a tri-level pressure cooker, delivering high stakes, high drama and some of the most innovative cooking I’ve ever seen,” Wallach added. Ramsay also expressed happiness. “I’m so thrilled that we’ll be bringing two more seasons of Next Level Chef to Fox. It’s the culinary gauntlet of cooking competition shows and we’re excited Two to tango Actor Akshay Kumar on Friday announced his new music video collaboration with singer B Praak after the popular hit songs Filhaal and Filhaal 2. Titled Kya Loge Tum the song stars Akshay and Amyra Dastur c m y b to continue to raise the bar,” he shared. Ramsay is joined by fellow mentor chefs Nyesha Arrington and Richard Blais as they search nationwide for the best line cooks, home chefs, social media stars and everything in between. The chefs all face off against one another with the goal of winning the $ 250,000 grand prize and earning the title of Next Level Chef. Seasons 3 and 4 will be produced by BiggerStage and Studio Ramsay on behalf of Studio Ramsay Global. Gordon Ramsay and Matt Cahoon serve as executive producers. Gordon Ramsay’s Next Level Chef renewed for two more seasons The second season ended on Thursday with San Francisco-based chef Tucker Ricchio winning the show. ANI PHOTO: ANI Akshay Kumar teams up with B Praak for another heartbreak song Kya Loge Tum in the lead roles. Taking to Instagram, the Ram Setu actor shared the first look poster of the song which he captioned, “The team of Filhall and Filhaal 2 returns with yet another heartbreak song, #KyaLoge- Tum. Get ready to let your emotions and tears flow. Song releasing on 15th May at 6 pm.” Sung by B Praak, the song is written and composed by Jaani. In the first look poster, Akshay is seen in anger while holding Amyra by her hair, while she can be seen crying. The full song will be out on May 15. Soon after he shared the first look poster, fans flooded the comment section with red hearts and fire emoticons. —ANI