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The 2026 MTV VMAs nominations are out, with Madonna leading the pack with 11 nods, followed by Taylor Swift with nine. Ariana Grande and Sabrina Carpenter earn seven each, while BTS score two nominations for SWIM; other global stars also feature across major categories

Manju Warrier and Dileep made a rare public appearance at the same Kerala event, 11 years after their divorce. The former couple attended producer Listin Stephens theatre inauguration, arriving separately and sitting apart. Videos from the gathering have gone viral online

Kangana Ranaut backed Isha Koppikars andhbhakt remark, highlighting her clarification that her devotion is towards India, not any political party. Kangana recalled protesting against a teacher who allegedly hit children and said patriotism allows people to question authority while loving their country

Kevin Hart celebrated wife Eniko Harts birthday with a playful Instagram tribute, calling her his bestie for the restie while adding his trademark cheeky humour. The comedian shared pictures and videos from her celebrations

Shakira made a surprise visit to earthquake-hit Choco in western Colombia and pledged to help rebuild at least 10 schools and restore a damaged technological university. The singers Barefoot Foundation is leading the education recovery effort

Disney has set Ryan Goslings Ghost Rider for a July 28, 2028 theatrical release. Directed by Shawn Levy, the Marvel film will arrive between an untitled X-Men movie in May and Black Panther 3 in December, making it the third Marvel release of 2028

Hayden Panettieres claims about Neutrogena have resurfaced following her death, with fans criticising the brand over its alleged decision to end their partnership after she discussed postpartum depression. Panettiere also spoke candidly about childbirth trauma, addiction and her custody decision

Pierce Brosnan has joined Chris Hemsworth in Netflixs Extraction 3 as filming gets underway in Australia. The former James Bond star is among five new additions to the action franchise, alongside Don Lee, Joe Taslim, Chi Lewis-Parry and Siena Agudong

The Traitors 2 contestant Shalini Passi questioned Mallika Sherawats claim that her green dress was from Dolce and Gabbana. Shalini said she noticed the brand label while helping Mallika with her microphone and suggested the outfit did not appear authentic

Parvathy Thiruvothu has joined Kartik Aaryan-starrer Captain India, directed by Shimit Amin. Inspired by a real-life rescue mission, the survival thriller features Kartik as a pilot leading an evacuation operation. The film will reportedly be shot in India and Morocco

Erica Fernandes returns to television after five years with 108 Base Hospital-Uri, calling its medical-army setting a refreshing change. She discusses shooting in Kashmir, learning medical terminology and why she believes audiences now seek relatable and authentic content

Ankur Bharddwaj explores a lighter side of his craft as Nakul Maheshwari in Mann Sundar 3. He enjoys the characters playful personality and brotherly bond with Nihaal, while acknowledging the pressure of meeting expectations from the shows established audience

Vikram Singh Chauhan spent five years without work while transitioning from television to films. He says patience paid off with Pooja Meri Jaan, where he stars alongside Huma Qureshi and Mrunal Thakur

Ali Fazal underwent 15 months of intense training to transform into wrestler Guddu Pandit for Mirzapur: The Movie. He built a muscular frame through wrestling, strength and combat training, using the physical transformation to reflect Guddus rage and intensity

Allu Arjun and Atlees Raaka, already featuring Deepika Padukone, could be getting a major Hollywood addition. Reports claim Oscar winner Will Smith may shoot his portions in an overseas schedule after being approached to play the sci-fi epics antagonist

Pooja Hegde attended New Yorks India Day Parade as chief guest and grooved to her hit song Butta Bomma. She cheered a fan performing the songs signature hook step before joining him and dancing along with a big smile

Hayden Panettieres longtime friend Erick Orellana revealed the actress suffered severe back pain before her death at 36. He said her condition affected her mobility, making it difficult for her to move her legs

Anupama Parameswaran opened up about alleged narcissistic abuse in a past relationship, recalling how her boyfriend allegedly slut-shamed her before a Paradha event. She also revealed how the experience affected her self-image

Gangnam Style singer Psys Summer Swag concert caused an unexpected disruption at a baseball game in Busan after fireworks smoke drifted from the nearby venue into Baseball Stadium. The haze became thick enough to affect visibility, forcing umpires to halt the game for 19 minutes

Dhurandhar actress Ayesha Khan sparked engagement rumours after sharing dreamy pictures with a mystery man and flaunting a big diamond ring. While fans wondered if she was engaged, the post appears to be linked to a jewellery brand photoshoot

Amitabh Bachchan opened up about the criticism he faced early in his career, recalling how he was told he was too tall and knew nothing about acting. He also remembered a director once asking him to leave after he arrived late on set

A Zendaya lookalike has gone viral after a clip from a French YouTube series was shared online. The woman is not Zendaya, but a participant in a show featuring celebrity doubles. Heres how the viral confusion began, and what the footage actually shows

Sayani Gupta addressed the copyright row after her directorial debut Aasmani was withdrawn from a New Zealand film festival. She called the film original and said the claims were based on assumptions without the complainant watching the film

Prime Video has announced September 11 as the worldwide premiere date for Nikkhil Advanis period drama The Revolutionaries. Inspired by Sanjeev Sanyals bestselling book, the series stars Bhuvan Bam, Rohit Saraf, Pratibha Ranta and Gurfateh Pirzada as four lesser-known revolutionaries

Shaleen Malhotra returns as Army officer Tegvir in 108 Base Hospital-Uri, following his iconic role as Karan Shergill in Ziddi Dil Maane Na. He says Tegvir is more relaxed, expressive and highly trained, while sharing the same discipline, patriotism and commitment to country

Ranveer Singh is taking on a new role. The actor will headline Pralay, which also marks his debut as a producer under Maa Kasam Films. The move comes after the Dhurandhar franchise delivered major domestic, global and streaming milestones

Shatrughan Sinha defended Sonakshi Sinha amid trolling over her support for student protests. He alleged the backlash was manufactured by the BJP IT cell and paid trolls. He also reacted to claims that she might join politics for being vocal

Rajkumar Santoshi says investors initially rejected Batwara 1947 because Sunny Deol plays an Indian Muslim uprooted during Partition. He clarified the character is not Pakistani and revealed Aamir Khan offered to produce the film if no one backed the subject

Prime Video has announced September 11 as the worldwide premiere date for Nikkhil Advanis period drama The Revolutionaries. Inspired by Sanjeev Sanyals bestselling book, the series stars Bhuvan Bam, Rohit Saraf, Pratibha Ranta and Gurfateh Pirzada as four lesser-known revolutionaries

Ektaa Kapoor has confirmed that the popular supernatural franchise Naagin will be adapted into a movie. Making the announcement on Nag Panchami, she revealed the project while keeping details about the cast, director, storyline and release date under wraps

Rohit Roy shared a series of goofy pictures from a gym session with brother Ronit Roy. The actor-filmmaker joked that Ronit photobombed his cool gym pics, while the images captured their playful bond, laughter and camaraderie

Sohail Khan shared a candid picture with mother Salma Khan, offering a glimpse of their close bond. Resting his head on her lap, the actor-filmmaker called her the strongest and expressed his love and admiration for his mother

Janhvi Kapoor showed her support for Veer Pahariya by sharing the teaser of his upcoming slice-of-life rom-com Prem Keetanu. She called the film fresh, young and fun, and said she couldnt wait to watch Veer in the film

Deepti Naval took a trip down memory lane, sharing a rare photo of Manisha Koirala from their 1991 film Saudagar. She recalled capturing the actress in a pensive mood and wished her on her birthday. Manisha thanked her for the candid moment

Sonalika Joshi shared a proud moment as Dilip Joshi and the Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah cast participated in the 44th India Day Parade in New York. The actor celebrated the teams presence at the event, sharing glimpses online

Malayalam television actor and Bigg Boss Malayalam 7 winner Anumol has surprised fans by tying the knot with Bhuvanesh Rajendiran in an intimate ceremony at Guruvayoor Temple. The actor kept the wedding largely private

This announcement marks another collaboration between the duo after the recently released film 'Thudakkam' which stars Mohanlal's daughter Vismaya Mohanlal in the lead role.

Two snakes were spotted at Shah Rukh Khans Mannat on Monday evening. A rescue operation was launched, with a non-venomous Dhaman found hiding beneath a staircase. The reptile was safely rescued and released into its natural habitat, while other is still missing

Wedding rumours surrounding Anirudh Ravichander and Sunrisers Hyderabad CEO Kavya Maran have resurfaced, with reports claiming they may have a destination wedding in Greece on November 10, 2026. However, neither has confirmed their relationship or the reported wedding plans

Dhruv Vikram addressed scrutiny over his personal life amid Anupama Parameswarans recent statements about a difficult past relationship. Without directly addressing the speculation, Dhruv admitted the attention has affected him

Taapsee Pannu is set to discuss breaking stereotypes through cinema at the Jagran Film Festival, where she will reflect on the women-centric roles that have shaped her career. The actor says films become more interesting when female characters are allowed to be flawed

Anupam Kher celebrated Robert De Niros birthday with a heartfelt throwback, recalling how he once studied Mean Streets and Taxi Driver as a drama student and dreamed of simply shaking the actors hand. Years later, Kher shared the screen with De Niro in Silver Linings Playbook

Sameera Reddy has taken fans on a trip down memory lane with a throwback picture featuring global pop icon Shakira. Joining the Kinda Chic Instagram trend, the actor proudly shared the fangirl moment, revealing that Shakira was once her dinner date

Hollywood is mourning Hayden Panettiere after the actress died at 36. Viola Davis remembered her as a talented and gifted performer with such a deep heart, while One Tree Hill star Bethany Joy Lenz shared an emotional tribute

In a conversation with Yuvaa, Imran Khan said criticising a political official is not criticising the country. He stressed that politicians are public servants and argued that structures of authority must remain open to questioning and be changed when unjust.

Teaser of Sunny Deol's upcoming film Gabru, gets leaked which was attached to Batwara 1947 in theatres. The glimpse hints at a more emotional and introspective role for the actor, with the films release date yet to be announced

Sunny Deol surprised fans with the teaser of his upcoming film Gabru, which was attached to Batwara 1947 in theatres. The glimpse hints at a more emotional and introspective role for the actor, with the films release date yet to be announced

Vijay Varma won the Best Performance award at IFFM 2026 for Matka King. During the ceremony, Dolly Singh jokingly called him the nations biggest red flag for his intense roles, prompting Vijay to respond with a witty comeback

Rishab Shetty won the Best Director award for Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1 and received the Leadership in Cinema Award at IFFM 2026. He dedicated the honours to his team, Kannada cinema and the culture and traditions inspiring his storytelling

Elvish Yadav and Tejasswi Prakash clashed during Playground Season 5, with Elvish accusing her of being biased. Amid their heated exchange, Tejasswi hit back, while her boyfriend Karan Kundrra seemingly mocked Elvish by sharing a Punjabi song with a cheeky caption