QuickE: PeeCee Won’t Be a Royal Bridesmaid; Diana Hayden Slams Deb

Avicii’s family implies suicide, and other stories.

Priyanka Chopra on the sets of Quantico.

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1. Priyanka Chopra Not a Bridesmaid at Markle’s Royal Wedding

Priyanka Chopra and Meghan Markle. 

Actress Priyanka Chopra says she will not be a bridesmaid at Prince Harry and actress Meghan Markle's upcoming royal wedding. In an interview with people.com, Priyanka expressed her excitement about Harry and Markle's wedding. The couple will exchange vows at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle on May 19.

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2. I’m A Proud Brown-Skinned Indian, Diana Hayden Slams Tripura CM

Diana Hayden, Biplab Kumar Deb and Aishwarya Rai. 

Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb said on 26 April at a workshop in Agartala that international beauty pageants were a farce and questioned the rationale behind crowning Diana Hayden "Miss World" 21 years ago. According to him, Aishwarya Rai is the true epitome of Indian beauty - presumably because of her fair skin.

Now Diana Hayden, who won the Miss World contest in 1997, has reacted to the comment saying that she’s deeply saddened by the Tripura CM’s comment. In an interview to News18, she said:

“I am fighting this brown skin bias since my childhood. And I have succeeded. People should be proud of my achievement, rather than belittling it. I am a proud brown-skinned Indian. I am hurt. The minister is in a prominent position and he should be careful about what he says.”

Diana Hayden

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3. ‘Too Hot to Handle’: Jacqueline & Salman Head From Kashmir to Leh

Salman Khan, Jacqueline Fernandez and the rest of the squad were recently busy with the filming of the third installment of Race in Kashmir. On 24 April, Bhai reached the picturesque hill station of Sonamarg in Jammu and Kashmir for a two-day shoot of the Remo D'Souza directed movie Race 3.

The crew shot a romantic song, amongst other scenes. How can one resist the charms of the sylvan wonderland of Kashmir? So it was work mingled with play for the duo. Here’s a glimpse of their shenanigans:

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4. Famous Comedian Bill Cosby Convicted of Sexual Assault in Retrial

Actor and comedian Bill Cosby reacts while being notified a verdict was in in his sexual assault retrial, Thursday, April, 26

Comedian Bill Cosby was convicted on Thursday, 26 April of drugging and molesting a one-time friend in 2004, marking the first such conviction of a celebrity since the #MeToo movement that has brought down rich and powerful men for their treatment of women.

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5. ‘He Could Not Go on Any Longer’: Avicii’s Family Implies Suicide

Avicii’s family releases a second statement on his death.

The family of the Swedish DJ, Avicii, who passed away at the age of 28 on 20 April, said that he “wanted peace” and “could not go on any longer” in an open letter.

“Our beloved Tim was a seeker, a fragile artistic soul searching for answers to existential questions. An over-achieving perfectionist who traveled and worked hard at a pace that led to extreme stress.When he stopped touring, he wanted to find a balance in life to be happy and be able to do what he loved most – music. He really struggled with thoughts about Meaning, Life, Happiness. He could not go on any longer. He wanted to find peace. Tim was not made for the business machine he found himself in; he was a sensitive guy who loved his fans but shunned the spotlight. Tim, you will forever be loved and sadly missed. The person you were and your music will keep your memory alive.”<a href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=%E2%80%98He%20Could%20Not%20Go%20on%20Any%20Longer%E2%80%99%3A%20Avicii%E2%80%99s%20Family%20Implies%20Suicide&amp;url=https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/music/avicii-family-statement-apparent-suicide/card/f4f18005-676d-40ad-963d-ee5654a70efb"><i><br></i></a>

Tim Bergling aka Avicci’s family penned

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