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The Pataudi takeover, UK edition
PLUS-ONE SARA’S SUPER(MAN) HONOURING TIGER’S LEGACY Actor Saif Ali Khan travelled to the UK to celebrate a special milestone for his father, the late cricketer Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, fondly known as Tiger Pataudi. Recently, Winchester College,...
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Preity Zinta gets Bombay HC nod to sue Google, Meta over deepfakes
Actor Preity G Zinta has been granted permission by the Bombay High Court to file a civil suit against Google LLC, Meta and several other entities over alleged AIgenerated deepfakes and unauthorised use of her identity. According to a report by Bar...
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Tom Holland confirms he’s married to Zendaya
After months of speculation — and an AI-fuelled wedding photo frenzy — actor Tom Holland, 30, has finally confirmed that he is married to long-time partner and SpiderMan co-star Zendaya. Rumours about their wedding have been swirling since January,...
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Samantha admits myositis diagnosis changed her ‘egoistic’ outlook as an actor
Actor Samantha recently opened up on her complicated relationship with fame, saying a diagnosis of her autoimmune disorder myositis in 2022 changed her outlook on life and career. The actor reflected on how sudden fame shaped her early years in the...
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LUCAS HERNÁNDEZ NEYMAR JR (BRAZIL)
(FRANCE) An eagle, clockwork designs, scripts and geometric patterns dominate the French defender’s body art, giving it a sleek, graphic aesthetic. Theme: Symbolism One of football’s most heavily tattooed stars, Neymar’s collection features...
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Gadar turns 25: Ameesha Patel recalls concern over casting opposite Sunny Deol
Ameesha Patel; (right inset) a still from Gadar 2 As Gadar: Ek Prem Katha (2001) completes 25 years today, Ameesha Patel reflects on the film’s lasting impact and the journey that led her to play Sakina. The actor reveals that she was initially...
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I’ve worked all my life to reach here: Nora on sharing FIFA WC stage with Katy Perry, Lisa
Singer-actor Nora Fatehi took centre stage at the FIFA Club World Cup 2026 opening ceremony in Toronto on Friday, performing Siir Siir, the official track from the tournament’s music album. The song, which Nora sings and features in alongside French...
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The FIFA World Cup 2026 is officially underway, and it began with a concert as grand as the tournament itself. More than 80,000 fans packed Mexico City’s iconic Estadio Azteca on June 11 as global music stars, dazzling performances and Mexican cultural...
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Her professionalism has not changed: Akshay Kumar on Raveena Tandon
After delivering several hit films together, including Mohra (1994), Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi (1996) and Police Force: An Inside Story (2004), actors Akshay Kumar and Raveena Tandon are set to reunite on screen in Welcome to the Jungle. The two also...
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Akansha Ranjan Kapoor, Sharan Sharma to wed next month
Actor Akansha Ranjan Kapoor and filmmaker Sharan Sharma, best known for directing Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl (2020) and Mr & Mrs Mahi (2024), are set to tie the knot next month. We have exclusively learnt that the couple will marry in Mumbai on...
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It’s confirmed! Jennifer Winget is all set to tie the knot
Actor Jennifer Winget recently set the rumour mill abuzz after a seemingly innocuous comment on a wedding dance Reel caught fans’ attention. Soon after, eagle-eyed followers noticed another intriguing detail: the actor had begun following several...
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WANTED TO DO THE MOVIES I DID’
Saif Ali Khan reflects on career setbacks, second chances and why audiences were far more forgiving when he entered the industry three decades ago Three decades into Bollywood, Saif Ali Khan believes longevity in the industry is a mix of hard work,...
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ARMY OFFICER’S PROPOSAL SPARKS DECORUM DEBATE
Amarriage proposal by an Indian Army officer moments after receiving his wings has sparked a debate online over military decorum and personal expression. The moment unfolded on June 2 at the Combat Army Aviation Training School near Nashik,...
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It wasn’t me! Nushrratt Bharuccha calls out fake Insta Story on moaning sounds
Actor Nushrratt Bharuccha has been battling online trolling since Sunday after a video from her Instagram Story, posted during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL title win, went viral with several social media users claiming they could hear “moaning”...
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DELHI HOTEL
The devastating fire that ripped through Flourish Stay B&B in Malviya Nagar on Wednesday morning, killing at least 21 people (18 foreign nationals) and injuring several others, has left Delhi shaken. As investigators probe the blaze, believed to have...
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Madhuri, Triptii and Dharna unplugged @ HT City Stars in the City
casting challenge. As director Suresh Triveni put it, “The biggest question was, ‘Maa kaun banegi?’” Recalling how Madhuri signed on, he said, “We narrated the script to her in August 2024. Me and my writer overacted like hell and used all our...
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ROYAL ‘CHAMPIONS’ BENGALURU, AGAIN!
Royal Challengers Bengaluru defended their IPL title on Sunday, defeating Gujarat Titans in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Chasing 156, RCB rode on Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 75 off 42 balls to seal a second successive title. The...
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DELHI COURT FRAMES CHARGES AGAINST JACQUELINE, SUKESH
After withdrawing her plea to turn approver in the ₹200crore extortion case last month, actor Jacqueline Fernandez now faces money laundering charges alongside alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar Director H. Vinoth recently addressed the status of...
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RGV’S TWO CENTS ON DON 3 ROW
Actor Ranveer Singh’s reported exit from filmmakers Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani’s Don 3 weeks before filming now has more industry insiders picking sides. After the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) issued a NonCooperation...
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‘I FORGIVE THEM’
Singer Adnan Sami reacts to people who still question his patriotism and loyalty to India
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New Baywatch, OG charm
Actors Michael Bergin, Kelly Packard and David Chokachi, who were a part of the hit series Baywatch in the 1990s, returned to their lifeguard duties as the trio was pictured filming scenes for the upcoming reboot of the series in Venice Beach,...
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Namaz, mehendi and shukr: Aamna Sharif gets candid on Eid ul-Adha
Madhuri Dixit wore in the song Joote De Do Paise Le Lo from Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (1994)
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RANVEER SINGH TO BE BOYCOTTED BY BOLLYWOOD?
Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has issued a Non-Cooperation Directive (NCD) against actor Ranveer Singh amid his reported fallout with filmmakers Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani over his exit from Don 3. The directive, issued on...
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QUEEN FOR QUEEN
After trolls called her ‘old’, Kangana Ranaut called Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s looks at the Cannes Film Festival ‘glorious’
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Ram Charan calls Jasprit Bumrah a footballer, apologises for blunder
Actor Ram Charan found himself at the centre of a meme fest after not one, but two awkward slipups during the grand music launch of Peddi in Bhopal. The actor first left fans stunned after mistakenly calling Indian cricket star Jasprit Bumrah a...
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SAMUK City
At a time when AI is rapidly taking over various departments of filmmaking, an upcoming Indian sci-fi thriller appears to be taking a far more ambitious route: building a terrifying alien world with the help of two Hollywood veterans associated with...
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THAILAND’S VISA-FREE PARTY IS OVER FOR INDIAN TRAVELLERS
Thailand may remain one of India’s favourite foreign getaways, but spontaneous holidays just got a lot less easy. In a major policy shift, the Thai Cabinet has approved a proposal to end the relaxed 60-day visa-free entry scheme that travellers from 93...
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‘I beg for an audition; I’m very comfortable with it’
Actor Radhikka Madan says she still “begs for auditions” despite earning praise for her performances, admitting that every project feels like a “do or die” situation. The actor, recently appreciated for her work in Subedaar by filmmaker Hansal Mehta,...
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The ‘Melodi’ universe strikes again — this time with Melody toffees
On the final leg of his fivenation tour, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Italian PM Giorgia Meloni over dinner in Rome on Tuesday. Soon after, Meloni shared a video thanking Modi for gifting her a packet of Melody toffees, instantly sending social...
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Was this Dhoni’s last IPL hoorah at CSK home ground? The mystery continues
When Chennai Super Kings (CSK) faced Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in a crucial clash on Monday, attention drifted from the result onto a lingering question: Was this MS Dhoni’s final IPL appearance at home ground Chepauk? Dhoni has not featured in the...
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STARTED FINISHED
Over a career spanning more than three decades, Saif Ali Khan has explored genres across films and OTT, from intense dramas like recently released to beloved romcoms such as Hum Tum (2004) and Salaam Namaste (2005). But the actor now feels...
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YOGRAJ SEEKS ANTICIPATORY BAIL
Former cricketer and now actor Yograj Singh, 68, has sought anticipatory bail following an FIR filed against him Chandigarh on May 14. The complaint was made by a local advocate over alleged anti-women dialogue by his character in the web series...
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PRINT IS BACK IN FASHION!
The newspaper print motif from the ’90s and 2000s is making a comeback on runways from Dior to Chanel, and among celebs as well
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‘MAINE SAARE TABOO TOPICS KHATAM KAR DIYE HAIN’
His career spans 14 years, and he already has a National Award to his name, apart from the moniker ‘clutter breaker’. Actor Ayushmann Khurrana, currently tickling the audience’s funny bone with his latest flick Pati Patni Aur Woh Do (PPAWD), spoke on...
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Goal-den trio: BTS, Shakira, Madonna to rock FIFA’s first-ever halftime
The 2026 FIFA World Cup (June 11-July 19) is set to make history beyond football. In a major announcement on Thursday, FIFA revealed that global music icons Madonna, Shakira and BTS will headline the tournament’s first-ever halftime show during the...
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CANNES OR CAN’T-SEE? INTERNET ZOOMS IN ON ALIA BHATT
Alia Bhatt’s Cannes 2026 appearance sparked unexpected social media debate late Tuesday night after viral videos from the red carpet led users to claim the actor appeared to be waving at photographers focused elsewhere. One widely circulated clip...
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Amish Tripathi denies reports of Ranveer Singh acquiring Shiva Trilogy rights
Multiple reports on Monday claimed that actor Ranveer Singh had acquired the rights to author Amish Tripathi’s bestselling Shiva Trilogy under his production banner, Maa Kasam Films. The reports further suggested that the actor had partnered with Birla...
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‘WED IN INDIA’ PUSH SPARKS FRESH INTEREST IN LOCAL DESTINATION WEDDINGS
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to reduce nonessential foreign exchange spending has struck a chord with India’s wedding industry. Addressing a public rally in Telangana on Sunday, the PM urged citizens to avoid unnecessary foreign travel and...
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Vijay swears in as Tamil Nadu CM, amid family presence and public celebrations
Actor-turned-politician C Joseph Vijay was sworn in as the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister on Sunday at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai. In a ceremony attended by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, his parents, SA Chandrasekhar and Shoba...
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PANKHURI AWASTHY RODE
Mother to twins Raditya and Radhya, born in 2023, Pankhuri admits she is apprehensive about bringing them to sets. “For new mothers, a bigger room should be provided to be with the kids. I have twins, so confining them to a room doesn’t seem ideal... I...
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‘PEOPLE SHOULD STOP TALKING ABOUT FILM BUDGETS’
Actor-director Riteish Deshmukh opens up on Raja Shivaji’s box office pressure, wearing multiple hats on the film, and why audiences should focus on the cinematic experience, not the numbers Riteish Deshmukh is a relieved man, physically, mentally and...
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HANTAVIRUS AT SEA: WHY THE WORLD IS WATCHING M/V HONDIUS
April 1: A couple travels through South America, including Argentina, before boarding the M/V Hondius. April 6: A male passenger develops fever, headache and diarrhoea on board. April 11: His condition worsens into respiratory distress and he dies. No...
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OP SINDOOR TITLE FINALLY ALLOCATED TO A FILM
On the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor today, as India marks the triumphant strike against the Pakistan-based terror camps, production house Bihar Film Company has secured the official rights to use the title Operation Sindoor for a film. The...
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ANANYA BIRLA KARAN JOHAR
The businesswoman made her debut in Robert Wun’s all-black couture look featuring a structured blazer-style bodice that cinches at the waist and flares into a pronounced peplum. A pale blue shirt detail added contrast at the collar and cuffs, while a...
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VIJAY FEVER SPREADS ACROSS TAMIL NADU!
Actor-turned politician Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar, fondly called Vijay, is on the brink of making history as he leads his political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), in the polls of Tamil Nadu assembly elections. The early celebrations have...
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Huma Qureshi, Rachit Singh to marry in October
Actor Huma Qureshi and her beau, actor and acting coach Rachit Singh, who’ve largely kept their relationship private, are now gearing up for the next step. After details of their US engagement, we have exclusively learnt that the couple is reportedly...
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Karl Urban on levelling up with Mortal Kombat after The Boys: It belongs to fans
After becoming a globally recognised name with web series The Boys, Kiwi actor Karl Urban is now stepping into another massive pop-culture universe. He will be seen in the upcoming film Mortal Kombat II, based on the iconic video game franchise. For...
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Evelyn Sharma splits from husband Tushaan Bhindi
South Korean actor Park Dong-bin has died at the age of 56. As per reports, the actor, who went viral in 2012 as ‘Juice Uncle’ for his role in the K-drama I Love You, I’m Sorry, was found unresponsive on Wednesday at a restaurant he was preparing to...
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Did Diljit go gender-fluid on Fallon’s show?
Punjabi singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh turned heads with a high fashion moment for his Tuesday appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Here’s decoding his look
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‘I RESONATE MORE WITH ANTAGONISTS AND ANTI-HEROES’
Films like the Dhurandhar franchise and Animal (2023) have reinforced the growing trend of dark, morally complex protagonists becoming Bollywood’s new formula for success, with audiences clearly embracing it. Filmmaker Karan Johar has also recently...
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi played a friendly football match on Tuesday with local youth in Sikkim’s Gangtok during his visit to the state for its 50th statehood celebrations. The 75-year-old later took to X to share photos and videos from the match,...
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Akshay Kumar, Priyadarshan team up for two new films
After the super success of Bhooth Bangla, which marked their reunion after 14 years, actor Akshay Kumar and filmmaker Priyadarshan have added two more films to their slate, continuing a long creative partnership that dates back to the 2000s. Both...
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Raghu Rai
One of the most globally renowned photographers from India, Raghu Rai, passed away at a hospital in Delhi on Sunday at 83. His son Nitin Rai, also a photographer, told PTI that he was battling cancer which had spread to his brain, and he also had...
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TAAL 2 SCRIPT IS ALMOST READY: SUBHASH GHAI
Filmmaker Subhash Ghai, 80, has announced that Taal 2 ,a sequel to thew 1999 cult classic featuring Akshaye Khanna, Aishwraya Rai Bachchan and Anil Kapoor is on cards. “Uska poora script hum almost complete kar chuke hain aur abhi hum soch rahe hain...
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Rihanna touches down in Mumbai!
Singer-businesswoman Rihanna returned to India on Thursday night and was spotted at the Kalina Airport in Mumbai after arriving on a private jet. She was greeted by paparazzi chanting ‘RiRi, RiRi,’ and acknowledged them with a wave and a few blown...
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YOUR YATRA GUIDE
As the 2026 pilgrimage season gets underway, here’s everything you need to know to make your journey to Amarnath, Badrinath and Kedarnath hassle-free
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HARRY, ZOË ENGAGED?
The actor was spotted wearing a diamond ring on ‘that’ finger while out with her beau
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City Pahalgam attack: One year on STILL HURTING...
A HAUNTING IMAGE In one of the widely shared images from the national tragedy, Himanshi Narwal was seen sitting beside the lifeless body of her husband, Lt Vinay Narwal, 26. The couple had been married just six days earlier, on April 16, and were on...
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Than I should have: Jasmine Sandlas
Singer Jasmine Sandlas is riding high on the success of her tracks in Dhurandhar films.Now, during a chat on YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia’s podcast, the singer opened up about her struggle with alcoholism and family situation. The 40-year-old reflected...
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AI can replace Timothée, but not a dancer on stage
Two months after actor Timothée Chalamet’s comment on opera and ballet sparked debate, Oscar-winning actor Charlize Theron has weighed in, calling the remark “reckless”. “Oh, boy, I hope I run into him one day. That was a very reckless comment about...
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Scorpions call off India tour, cite medical emergency
ZAYN SHARES PHOTO FROM HOSPITAL Former One Direction member Zayn Malik shared a photo from a hospital bed on Instagram, sparking concern among fans. “Been a long week and am still unexpectedly recovering. Heartbroken that I can’t see you all this...
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‘I WAS PAID ₹11K FOR MY FIRST FILM’
Actor RajKummar Rao on his B’wood journey, turning producer, and embracing fatherhood on
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‘14 saal ka vanvaas khatam!’ Shannon joins OnlyFans, says it’s
Actor-couple Krushna Abhishek and Kashmera Shah, who recently hosted his mami, YouTuber Sunita Ahuja on their comedy cooking show, speak to us about her “surprise appearance” and publicly ending their family feud ctor-activist Shannon Elizabeth shot to...
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Pietersen reignites IPL vs country debate (offfield)
Former England captain Kevin Pietersen stirred conversation after saying prioritising the IPL over England duties effectively ended his international career, reviving the long-running franchise vs country debate.
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AKKI IN THE HOUSE
Actors Akshay Kumar, Wamiqa Gabbi, and Rajpal Yadav on their new film, director Priyadashan, and all things ‘bhooth’-related as they visit HT for a Stars in the City session
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Baisakhi Vibes Rapid Fire Ravie, Sargun on Baisakhi with family, food and fervour
Actor Ravie Dubey says Baisakhi celebrations have only grown grander after marrying actor Sargun Mehta. While he’s always loved the festival as a Delhi boy, Mehta adds she keeps the traditions rooted, making it a vibrant, family and friends filled...
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THE GOLDEN VOICE SIGNS OFF
Concern grew late Saturday night as news spread that Asha Bhosle had been admitted to a South Mumbai hospital. By Sunday morning, those fears were confirmed, as the legendary singer passed away at 92. She had been admitted on Saturday evening due to...
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City KEEN TO DO AN INDIAN FILM
The South Korean star talks about his growing Indian fanbase and his latest hit Turning heads with his ripped physique and hard-hitting punches in the global hit Bloodhounds 2, South Korean star Woo Do Hwan has another reason to smile — his growing...
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I WON’T LET PRIYA OWN EVERYTHING: RANI KAPUR
Days after late businessman Sunjay Kapur’s widow, Priya S Kapur, removed his mother, Rani Kapur, from the RK family trust, the latter has now spoken out about the ₹30,000 crore inheritance dispute following her son’s death in June 2025, and how it has...
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‘HOMELANDER IS BAD’
Actor Antony Starr, who portrays the big bad superhero Homelander in The Boys, says that those who idolise the character are on ‘the wrong end’
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Splitsville for Sanya and Rishab
ctor Sanya Malhotra and sitarist Rishab Rikhiram Sharma have quietly called it quits after being together for over a year. Sources confirmed to us that the two parted ways some time ago, choosing to keep the split low-key. They have also unfollowed...
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STOP PRESS
Filmmaker Karan Johar recently met The Devil Wears Prada 2 stars Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway in Tokyo. Sharing pictures on Tuesday, he gushed, “Standing next to HER (Meryl) & them today, I felt the ground shift… They were both so warm and welcoming.”
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Dhadak was the most successful debut film
Actor Janhvi Kapoor made her Bollywood debut in 2018 opposite Ishaan Khatter with Dhadak. Now, she has revealed struggling with depression despite her first film’s commercial success. “Every time anyone talks to me about my first film, they are like,...
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Veteran actor Brian Cox, best known for the series Succession and films such as Manhunter (1986) and Troy (2004), is no stranger to speaking his mind. The 79year-old has once again made headlines for his unfiltered remarks, this time aiming for several...
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AUJLA’S SHOWS AXED
Singer Karan Aujla’s upcoming concerts in Lucknow and Ludhiana have been cancelled
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‘ANGRY, HAIRY MAN COVERED IN BLOOD GENRE DISTURBS ME’
He was Hindi cinema’s quintessential chocolate boy ever since his debut in Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na (2008) — until he disappeared from the screen in 2015. Eleven years on, his resurgence has been organic, driven by fans who kept asking, “Where is Imran...
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