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Lilly Ledbetter, born into humble beginnings in Alabama, faced discrimination at Goodyear, discovering she was paid less than male colleagues. Her legal battle reached the Supreme Court, leading to the lilly ledbetter fair pay act in 2009, championed by Ruth Bader Ginsburg and signed by President Obama. A new biopic, 'Lilly,' releasing May 9th, honors her fight for equal pay.

Samantha Ruth Prabhu is venturing into production with 'Subham,' a horror-comedy slated for release on May 9, 2025, emphasizing her commitment to equal pay for all artists involved. While 'Subham' features newcomers, Samantha aims to uphold fairness in future projects, even when working with established stars. She also has web series 'Rakht Brahmand,' and film 'Bangaram' in the pipeline.

Josh King, an American Idol contestant, exited the show in a surprising move. He was in the bottom two with Mattie Pruitt. The judges were about to make a decision. King gestured for them to save Pruitt. The judges followed his suggestion. Fans praised King's unselfish act on social media. King said he wanted to make connections and friends.

Mike Sullivan has been appointed as the New York Rangers' head coach, securing a record-breaking $32.5 million contract over five years. The two-time Stanley Cup winner, formerly with the Pittsburgh Penguins, aims to revitalize the Rangers after their playoff absence. General Manager Chris Drury emphasized Sullivan's cultural impact and leadership.

An Anganwadi worker in Udham Singh Nagar was apprehended by a vigilance team while accepting a bribe of Rs 2,000. Kamlesh Rani, in-charge of the Anganwadi Centre, allegedly demanded the bribe for processing documents under the Nanda Gaura Yojana. She threatened to withhold future benefits if the bribe wasn't paid, leading to her arrest under the Prevention of Corruption Act.

The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (AERA) has announced revised tariffs for Mumbai's CSMI Airport, effective from May 16, 2025, to March 31, 2029. These revisions include a fixed User Development Fee (UDF) of Rs 175 for domestic passengers and differential UDFs for international travelers based on class, with economy at Rs 615 and business at Rs 695.

The Supreme Court rebuked BJP MP Nishikant Dubey for his "irresponsible, absurd and scandalous" allegations against the CJI-led bench regarding petitions challenging the Wakf Amendment Act. While the court declined to initiate contempt proceedings, citing its resilience against ludicrous statements, it firmly asserted that any attempt to spread communal hatred or indulge in hate speech must be dealt with an iron hand.

South Africa's Democratic Alliance is challenging a new labor law in court, arguing it's unconstitutional and discriminatory. The law aims to increase Black, female, and disabled employment through numerical targets, but the DA claims it will deter foreign investment and worsen unemployment. The ANC defends the law as a necessary step towards economic justice and correcting historical imbalances.

South Africa's Democratic Alliance has launched a legal challenge against the Employment Equity Amendment Act, arguing it's unconstitutional and discriminatory. The DA contends the law, designed to boost hiring of Black people and other groups, could deter foreign investment and increase unemployment. The ANC defends the law as a necessary measure to correct structural imbalances and ensure equal opportunity.

Superstar Vijay Thalapathy offered his condolences to veteran comedian Goundamani, whose wife Shanti passed away at 67 due to health complications. Vijay visited Goundamani's home to pay his respects, with photos of the visit going viral. Goundamani, known for his comedic contributions, is mourning the loss alongside his two daughters as the Tamil film industry rallies in support.