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Naomi Watts has reflected on the changing opportunities for women over 50 in Hollywood, recalling how she was once told acting roles would largely dry up after 40. Speaking at the San Sebastian Film Festival, the actor said seeing older women receive major recognition is heartening
Reese Witherspoon has revealed that her contract for Legally Blonde 2 included a special clause allowing her to keep all of Elle Woods wardrobe from the film. The collection included 77 pairs of Jimmy Choo heels
Gwyneth Paltrow has opened up about her approach to co-parenting with ex-husband Chris Martin after their 2014 split. The actress said they were determined to stay a family for their children, Apple and Moses
Karan Johar has announced a biopic on R&AW founder Rameshwar Nath Kao, based on Nitin Gokhales book Gentleman Spymaster. The espionage-actioner is set for a theatrical release on August 11, 2028
Sidharth Malhotra opened up about fatherhood on Bigg Boss 20, calling it the best role possible. He also spoke about keeping his relationship with Kiara Advani private before marriage and asked Salman Khan about his thoughts on marriage and children
India Ke Top 1 percent winner Bijal Shah opened up about making history with her Rs 96 lakh victory, crediting her CA training, instincts and family support. The new mother also spoke about husband Neelay, son Pranit and late father Sudhir Shah
Brahmastra actor and wrestler Saurav Gurjar has been booked after a woman allegedly accused him of harassment following a promise of marriage. Police registered a case under BNS Section 69 and arrested Gurjar after he was intercepted at Mumbai airport
In an exclusive conversation with Mid-Day, Sonali Kulkarni talks about her 'most ambitious' project, The Paradise. The Dil Chahta Hai actress also has a special prediction about Nani's performance in the film.
The series Ride or Die has been cancelled after just one season. Despite generating interest among viewers, the show will not return for a second season. The cancellation comes after its debut run, ending the series journey earlier than expected
Rahul Vaidya and Disha Parmars daughter Navya turned three, with the couple celebrating the milestone with heartfelt birthday wishes. Rahul shared an emotional note for his little girl, expressing his love and saying, No one can love you the way I do.
Model Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died at 27. His family confirmed his death and requested privacy. The cause remains undisclosed. Presley had modelled for major fashion brands and openly discussed his mental health and recovery journey
Sonal Chauhan opened up about landing Mirzapur, her experience working with Ravi Kishan and the age gap between them. She also reflected on career challenges after Jannat and how a lack of guidance affected her early journey
Amitabh Bachchan reflected on the lessons life continues to offer, saying learning never stops. From medical science and morality to knowledge and music, the megastar noted that every day brings new discoveries, both at the circle of KBC and life
Suriya and Jyotika revealed why they chose Scotland for their 20th wedding anniversary vow renewal. Suriya said its misty highlands and lochs reminded them of their love story, while the couple also shared moments from the dreamy ceremony
Rohit Shetty backed Salman Khan after the Bigg Boss 20 host slammed social media trolls and body-shaming. Sharing Salmans shirtless response to critics, Rohit wrote, Only unconditional prem for him. Dear trollers, its done bro, showing solidarity with the actor
Nagaland filmmaker Theja Rios debut feature Angh won the Platform Prize at TIFF 2026, along with CAD 20,000. The only Indian film in the competition, Angh also earned a direct path to the Oscars 2027 in the International Feature Film category
Samay Raina and Medha Shankr have reacted to rumours of a December wedding after an anonymous Reddit post claimed they were planning to marry. The duo joked about the speculation on Instagram and called attention to the baseless rumours
At an alumni meet in Tiruchirappalli, Prakash Raj reflected on his college days and recalled participating in protests. He said he eventually left college after a lecturer told him he was wasting his time, as he had no interest in a conventional career
Ameesha Patel criticised actresses who carry large entourages during film promotions at producers expense. Responding to a fan, she said some entourages are bigger than their films day one collections and hoped they would maintain the same in their personal lives
The title track of Ayushmann Khurrana and Sharvaris Yeh Prem Mol Liya is out. Composed by Himesh Reshammiya and sung by Shreya Ghoshal and Nihal Tauro, the song captures their wedding rituals while reflecting Sooraj Barjatyas family-centric style
Lalit Modis life may be adapted into a biopic, reportedly backed by Sajid Nadiadwala, with Sneha Rajani involved in scripting. The project will explore his personal and professional journey, while Ranveer Singh had earlier expressed interest in playing him
Singer-songwriter Sakshi Chopra, great-granddaughter of Ramanand Sagar, is carving her own identity in pop music in Los Angeles. She says building her career from the ground up was important to ensure her success was earned and completely hers
Dhirendra Mulkalwar, who makes his music direction debut with Hanuman Ansh, reveals how he created the films background score and music on a limited budget. With no money for a studio, he converted his home into one and sought help from friends
Choreographer Vijay Ganguly recalled how Alia Bhatt shot the song Re Bawri for Dont Be Shy after an early morning schedule for Love & War. Despite having no time to rehearse, she learned the hook step in five minutes and completed the shoot in five hours
Aamir Khan is set to shoot Ashutosh Gowarikers Lalkaara from October 2026 to March 2027. After wrapping the cricket drama, he may begin shooting the 3 Idiots sequel with Kareena Kapoor Khan, R Madhavan and Sharman Joshi in April 2027
Actress Kriti Sanon crossed off another thing on her bucket list, something she had been wanting to learn for years. The 'Mimi' actress was seen working on her pottery skills in her latest post on Instagram
Singer-songwriter Miley Cyrus has spoken about the touring habits of iconic singer Dolly Parton that left her perplexed. Miley Cyrus said that she could never understand her godmother Dolly Parton's touring habits
The teaser of Rashmika Mandanna's upcoming film Mysaa was unveiled on Sunday. The teaser sets the tone for her intense journey, portraying her as a fearless and formidable woman who refuses to back down
Vidya Balan's first look from Rajinikanth-starrer Jailer 2 was released on Sunday, September 20, 2026. The actress looks fierce as she faces off against Rajinikanth in the upcoming sequel
Mini Mathur recently revealed that she did not like Salman Khan's comment during his appearance on Alliance, where he said Kabir Khan was scared of his wife. She also opened up about being identified as 'Kabir's better half'
Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia's upcoming film The Vvaan has landed in trouble after a vocalist accused the film of using his song Aigiri Nandini in the trailer without his permission
Kangana Ranaut recently slammed trolls who criticised Maithili Thakur after she was spotted at Lalbaugcha Raja in a swanky Rolls-Royce car worth Rs 10 crore. Kangana penned a long Instagram note defending the singer
Bhojpuri actress Kajal Raghwani was recently mobbed, and her car was attacked while visiting Bihar Sharif for an event. After videos of the incident went viral, the actress shared a video assuring fans that she is safe
Vijay Sethupathi recently confirmed that a sequel to his 2024 film Maharaja is in the works days after the makers announced a Hollywood remake of the film. Additionally, he also shared that he wants to work in the Hollywood remake for free
Konkona Sen Sharma recently shared her health update from the hospital, revealing that she had been diagnosed with dengue, adding that she is better now. She also urged her fans to be safe and careful
Bollywood couple Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone welcomed baby number two on Saturday. Dhurandhar maker Aditya Dhar reacted to the news leaving a sweet comment on their announcement
Hollywood royalty Tom Cruise knows the business and its nuances in and out. The superstar recently shared that he got his transformation time for filming 'Digger' down from 6 hours to less than 60 minutes
Manju Warrier has moved Kerala court against filmmaker Sanal Kumar Sasidharan, journalist Shajan Skariah and Meta over alleged defamatory posts and videos. The court has issued summons to the respondents and posted the case for November 5
Vettuvam is one of the most anticipated and intriguing films of the year. The makers recently unveiled its first glimpse, offering a peek into clans battling for dominance, with the cast undergoing intensive training in ancient Indian warfare and martial arts
Gautam Gulati is set to enter Rise & Fall Season 2, reflecting on his journey of rising after every fall. He says he is ready to turn the Tower into his own Gautam City as he joins the Rulers vs Workers showdown
Allu Arjuns manager Sarath Chandra Naidu clarified that Raakas core team never compared its visuals with path-breaking films like Avatar. He also confirmed the film could be delayed to 2028, while Cibi Chakaravarthi praised its visuals
Singer Papon paid tribute to his close friend and Assams legendary musician Zubeen Garg on his first death anniversary. He attended a ceremony, met Gargs wife Garima Saikia Garg and shared an emotional note remembering his late friend
Kailash Kher weighed in on the debate around creative freedom while addressing sensitive topics. He said artists must be sensitive, understand others pain and use their work to bring happiness, adding that the stage should be used to win hearts
Mirzapur actress Harshita Gaur opened up about the pressure to always look camera-ready. She said she is open to experimenting with her appearance, especially when a character requires it, adding that such opportunities are part of the fun
Nora Fatehi revealed that unpaid song dues played a role in her decision to join Bigg Boss 9. She said she initially refused but agreed after learning the payment and later negotiated Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa in exchange for the stint
Sobhita Dhulipala revealed that she underwent rigorous training in Mallakhamba, Adi Murai and Surul for Vettuvam. Despite stunt doubles being used during rehearsals, the cast performed every stunt themselves and took it as a challenge
Vijay Sethupathi praised Rajinikanths dedication, recalling how the Superstar rehearsed a scene five to six times during Jailer 2. Sethupathi said he hopes to remain as dedicated to his craft as Rajinikanth throughout his career
Samjad PS Malayalam film Half made history as the first Malayalam film to screen in TIFFs Midnight Madness section. The film received an enthusiastic response, with its performances, action, music and sound design drawing praise
Ed Sheeran resumed his tour amid controversy over Macklemores departure after his pro-Palestinian comments. Addressing the Israel-Gaza conflict, Sheeran called the situation in Gaza catastrophic and explained his decision to continue touring
Ed Sheeran resumed his tour amid controversy over Macklemores departure after his pro-Palestinian comments. Addressing the Israel-Gaza conflict, Sheeran called the situation in Gaza catastrophic and explained his decision to continue touring

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