Debapriya Bhattacharya

About Author

Debapriya Bhattacharya is a budding writer and journalist who loves good stories and is always on a quest for them. Hailing from India, this ambiverted bibliophile is an aficionado of movies and TV shows, and an absolute sucker for anything sci-fi and fantasy. An avowed foodie, Debapriya enjoys his solitary escapades as much as he loves stimulating conversations.

Area of Interest

Debapriya is a dedicated entertainment journalist who has been diving into the depths of morning talk shows to cover breaking news and weave captivating features for news.meaww. He has also covered other beats in the organization, specifically crime, which always manages to ruffle a feather in his inquisitive mind.

Previous Experiences

"Before joining Meaww, Debapriya worked as a reporter and content creator for The Telegraph Online Edugraph, the educational vertical of ABP Digital. He also serves as an ad-hoc faculty member in a graduate school of Journalism in Calcutta, India.

LATEST

David Lynch's children remember legendary 'Twin Peaks' director as 'a guiding light' in heartfelt tribute

David Lynch's children invited fans for a meditation service in remembrance of the filmmaker on what would have been his birthday

Jan 20

Nancy Pelosi's daughter Alexandra blasts Bidens for animosity, tells Jill to put on 'big girl pants'

'There aren't that many people left in America who have something nice to say about Joe Biden,' Alexandra Pelosi said

Jan 19

Tech billionaire Mark Pincus reveals ‘red pill moment’ that led lifelong Democrat to support Trump

Mark Pincus said the mainstream media took Donald Trump's Charlottesville speech out of context which made him 'uncomfortable'

Jan 19

Jamie Foxx reveals he thought he was being 'pranked' after waking up from 20-day coma

On 'The Graham Norton Show', Jamie Foxx recalled his recovery from the nearly three-week-long coma, describing the ordeal as 'beyond crazy'

Jan 19

'The View' host Joy Behar trolled for her outburst over Biden's farewell speech: 'What planet is she on?'

'The View' panelists saw President Joe Biden's 17-minute Oval Office address before discussing the subject on air, which led to Joy Behar's outburst

Jan 19

The View|Joy Behar

Bill Maher slams Karen Bass for ‘fiddling in Ghana’ after failed response of officials to raging LA fires

Bill Maher gets backed by conservatives as he slams Karen Bass for her response to the Los Angeles fires

Jan 19

Savannah Guthrie opens up about tossing out former co-host Hoda Kotb's belongings after 'Today' exit

On 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon', Savannah Guthrie shared about clearing away Hoda Kotb's items after she left the 'Today' show

Jan 19

Roseanne Barr faces backlash for taking aim at Eminem in pro-Trump rap song: 'Screaming embarrassment'

Roseanne Barr shocked the internet with her appearance in a pro-Trump rap video titled 'Daddy's Home', alongside Canadian rapper Tom MacDonald

Jan 18

Bill Gates trolled for saying he was quite 'impressed' by Trump during their three-hour-long dinner

Bill Gates revealed having a long and intriguing dinner with President-elect Donald Trump in a recent interview

Jan 18

‘Bachelor’ alum Rachael Kirkconnell ‘blindsided’ by Matt James’ split announcement after 4 years together

After Matt James' breakup announcement on Instagram, insiders revealed the red flags in his relationship with Rachael Kirkconnell

Jan 18

'The View' co-hosts asked to back off from criticizing Carrie Underwood by ABC execs: Report

Carrie Underwood became the subject of discussion on a recent episode after she announced her upcoming performance at Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony

Jan 18

The View

TJ Holmes and Amy Robach root for love, hope Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez get together 'for third time'

On the podcast 'I Do, Part 2', TJ Holmes shared, 'I was holding on to them (reconciling) until they asked the judge to sign off on the divorce'

Jan 18

Dame Joan Plowright, 'Dennis the Menace' and '101 Dalmatians' star, dies at 95

Dame Joan Plowright, who was married to fellow acting legend Lord Laurence Olivier, died on January 16, 2025, surrounded by her family

Jan 17

Christina Haack slams 'narcissist' ex Josh Hall after he shares photo with girlfriend Stephanie Gabrys

Christina Haack's remarks about her ex came a day after Josh Hall shared a photograph of his new girlfriend Stephanie Gabrys for the first time on social media

Jan 16

Trump inauguration guest list: Carrie Underwood and Jill Biden among 15 confirmed attendees

Trump's second presidential inauguration, scheduled for January 20, is set to feature a mix of political figures, celebrities, and global leaders

Jan 16

Sally Struthers recalls Betty White as 'passive-aggressive woman' who 'fat-shamed' her in public

Sally Struthers, known for her role in 'All in the Family', described Betty White, who died in 2021, as a 'very passive-aggressive woman'

Jan 15

Michelle Obama to skip Trump's inauguration as she refuses to 'pretend for protocol's sake', says source

Michelle Obama decided not to attend the inauguration of Donald Trump, breaking a long-standing tradition for former presidents and their spouses

Jan 15

Joy Behar questions Carrie Underwood's 'love' for country over decision to sing at Trump's inauguration

Joy Behar accused Carrie Underwood of 'supporting and normalizing a convicted felon' over her decision to sing at Donald Trump's inauguration

Jan 15

Joy Behar

Joy Reid slammed as she claims ‘billionaire right’ plans to use LA wildfires to create apartheid state

Joy Reid faces online backlash for alleging that once the LA wildfires subside, right-wing billionaires will try to create an 'apartheid state'

Jan 15

Blake Lively sparks outrage as cruel joke about 'Gossip Girl' co-star Leighton Meester resurfaces

Blake Lively's joke was about Leighton Meester being born while her mother Constance was incarcerated on drug charges

Jan 15

Yvette Nicole Brown blasts Khloe Kardashian over excessive water use amid devastating LA wildfires

Yvette Nicole Brown's criticism followed Khloe Kardashian's remarks about LA Mayor Karen Bass' handling of the wildfire crisis

Jan 15

Michelle Obama sparks outrage for giving Donald Trump's inauguration a miss: 'Seems really petty'

Michelle Obama faces backlash for planning to skip Trump's presidential inauguration on January 20

Jan 14

Cyndi Lauper fans defend her after singer is age-shamed in viral video for performing at age of 71

A viral X post mocked the 'Girls Just Wanna Have Fun' singer for performing at an advanced age

Jan 14

Sunny Hostin cries ‘smear campaign’ as surgeon husband Emmanuel faces insurance fraud allegations

Sunny Hostin dismisses fraud allegations against her husband and accuses the insurance company of running a smear campaign

Jan 14

Joshua Jackson says he and his 4-year-old daughter are safe after LA fires burn down his childhood home

Actor Joshua Jackson releases statement after evacuating his home amid raging LA fires

Jan 14

Tyga forced to end livestream and evacuate as wildfires close in on LA home, Internet says 'safety first'

Multiple celebrities, such as Jhene Aiko and Paris Hilton, have had to flee their homes to escape the raging flames

Jan 14

Chuck Todd in talks to quit NBC after being 'pushed out' of 'Meet the Press': Reports

Chuck Todd has reportedly spoken with other media organizations about leaving the NBC network after his contract expires later in 2025

Jan 13

Deborra-Lee Furness 'fuming' at Blake Lively for not telling her about ex Hugh Jackman's affair: Source

Deborra-Lee Furness is reportedly upset as her friend Blake Lively has sided with her ex-husband Hugh Jackman following their split

Jan 13

Don Lemon blasts Barack Obama over 'cringy' bromance with Donald Trump at Jimmy Carter's funeral

Don Lemon said he was concerned about how the interaction between Barack Obama and Donald Trump looked as the two had bashed each other just months ago

Jan 13

Bill Maher reveals how he plans to cover Donald Trump’s second term as POTUS: ‘Not going to pre-hate’

Bill Maher insists he will not take everything that Donald Trump says seriously during the latter's second term in the White House

Jan 13

Leslie Charleson, longest-tenured ‘General Hospital’ cast member and ‘beloved matriarch’, dies at 79

Leslie Charleson portrayed Monica Quartermaine on 'General Hospital' for nearly 50 years, taking up the role in 1977

Jan 12

NBC reporter blasted for 'bizarre' interview with Dennis Quaid as he evacuates home amid LA wildfires

Despite the stress, Dennis Quaid appeared calm, answering questions politely and reflecting on the unpredictable nature of such disasters

Jan 12

‘The Simpsons’ fans ‘freak out’ as they claim show predicted California wildfires almost 20 years ago

A TikTok user pointed out eerie similarities between the Los Angeles wildfires and a 2007 episode of the show

Jan 12

Snoop Dogg wins over Internet as his clothing store offers free apparel to families affected by LA fires

Snoop Dogg was hailed as a 'hero' after his clothing brand announced that it would offer free clothing to help rebuild the lives of wildfire victims in LA

Jan 12

Outrage as Mel Gibson floats bizarre conspiracy theory Los Angeles wildfires were set ‘on purpose’

A prominent Trump supporter, Mel Gibson followed the president-elect's line of blaming California Governor Gavin Newsom over the tragedy

Jan 12

Bill Maher dismisses rumors of quitting HBO’s ‘Real Time’: ‘They have to drag me off’

The speculations swirled after Bill Maher suggested on his 'Club Random' podcast in December that he did not want to cover another Trump term

Jan 11

ABC News’ David Muir returns to air with looser jacket after backlash over tailored look amid LA fires

David Muir continues to be trolled for having clothespins cinching the back of his flame-retardant jacket for a better fit during the LA fire coverage recently

Jan 11

Maren Morris says she won’t ‘shame’ artists who remain on country music carousel as singer quits genre

Maren Morris opens up about leaving country music but refuses to judge artists sticking to the genre

Jan 11

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's visit to LA fire victims and first responders sparks criticism online

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were criticized after they visited the Pasadena Convention Center to help victims of the devastating Eaton fire

Jan 11

Dolly Parton sparks fears of burnout with packed schedule for 2025 when she turns 79

Dolly Parton, who's set to turn 79 on January 19, has been busy with her latest album, 'Dolly Parton & Family: Smoky Mountain DNA – Family, Faith & Fables'

Jan 11

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle open doors of their Montecito mansion to help friends amid LA wildfires

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle released a statement on their website, urging residents to be kind to one another in this time of crisis

Jan 10

Trump says he and Obama 'probably' like each other after sharing viral moment at Jimmy Carter's funeral

Donald Trump noted that he and Barack Obama 'probably do' like each other despite differing philosophies, calling the event unifying

Jan 10

Megyn Kelly slams LA fire chief for 'focusing on DEI' instead of disaster prevention as wildfires rage on

Netizens agreed with Megyn Kelly as she accused LA fire chief Kristin Crowley of being preoccupied with diversity programs

Jan 9

Megyn Kelly

Joe Biden draws flak as he announces becoming great-grandfather amid emergency news briefing on LA fires

President Biden announced that his granddaughter Naomi gave birth to a 10-pound, four-ounce baby boy on Wednesday, January 8

Jan 9

Kate Beckinsale devastated as 'horrific' LA wildfires destroy neighborhood where she raised her daughter

Kate Beckinsale shared a heartbreaking post on Instagram about the devastation caused by wildfires in the Los Angeles area

Jan 9

Kelly Clarkson's son Remy teases her over number of views after his cover of 'My Way' goes viral

In November 2024, Remy accompanied his mother on the set of 'The Kelly Clarkson Show' where he performed a rendition of Frank Sinatra's 'My Way'

Jan 8

Meghan Markle mourns death of beloved rescue dog Guy in emotional video: 'I have cried too many tears'

In the emotional Instagram post, Meghan Markle reflected on how she adopted Guy in 2015, rescuing him from a kill shelter in Kentucky

Jan 8

Zendaya keeps admiring her engagement ring at ‘Challengers’ screening, Internet says ‘she’s so happy’

At the event, Zendaya's sparkling ring attracted the attention of the crowd as she spoke of her film that released back in April 2024

Jan 8

'Teen Mom' star Kailyn Lowry tears up as she admits to 'mutilating' her body with 3 new plastic surgeries

Kailyn Lowry revealed her regret over obsessing about her body image and described how her recovery process led her to miss Christmas with her family

Jan 8

Leah Remini finds it 'unbearable' to move on after ex-Scientologist and friend Mike Rinder's sudden death

Leah Remini, who left Scientology, considered Mike Rinder to be one of her closest confidants and appears to be devastated by his death at the age of 69

Jan 8