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Ariana Grande calls out Donald Trump over unauthorised use of her song

Ariana Grande has slammed Donald Trump for using her song We Cant Be Friends in an anti-transgender TikTok video. Her record label is reportedly working to have the track removed, after she previously objected to her song Bye being used by the White House

21 Aug 2026 10:17 pm
Govindas manager breaks silence on actor's second marriage rumours

Govindas manager Shashi Sinha has denied Sunita Ahujas claims that the actor plans to marry Rani Swarnkar. He said there is no second marriage happening and added that Sunita remains Govindas wife

21 Aug 2026 7:16 pm
Hayden Panettieres boyfriend breaks silence after actress sudden death at 36

Hayden Panettieres boyfriend Brian Hickerson has broken his silence after her sudden death at 36. His attorney said the investigation remains ongoing, noted there were no signs of foul play and asked for privacy for her loved ones

21 Aug 2026 7:15 pm
Mirzapur The Movie: Rasika Dugal says her character Beena is the puppeteer

Rasika Dugal is set to return as the enigmatic Beena Tripathi in Mirzapur: The Movie. The actor opens up about the challenges of playing the character, why Beena makes her feel sexy and how the upcoming theatrical film will offer more context

21 Aug 2026 6:55 pm
Shaan reveals why he has cut down on drinking alcohol

Singer Shaan has opened up about cutting down on drinking as he entered his mid-40s, admitting that recovery is no longer as easy as it once was. The singer says he now controls his alcohol intake at parties and avoids drinking altogether when he has a performance

21 Aug 2026 6:01 pm
KBC 18: Rs 1 crore question leaves IIT Bombay topper Yogesh Sahu stumped

IIT Bombay topper and UPSC aspirant Yogesh Sahu walked away with Rs 50 lakh on KBC 18 after being stumped by the Rs 1 crore question about the horse that won the first Indian Derby in 1943

21 Aug 2026 5:52 pm
Fire at Salman Khan's gym in Delhi; here's what happened

A fire broke out at a Salman Khan gym franchise in Delhis Greater Kailash-I on Thursday night. Police evacuated everyone safely before firefighters controlled the blaze. No casualties or major damage were reported, while a short circuit is suspected

21 Aug 2026 4:41 pm
Toxic: Ticket prices soar to Rs 2,600 at premium Mumbai theatres

Yash-starrer Toxic has recorded a strong start in advance bookings, selling 30,000 tickets in under six hours. Premium tickets in Mumbai and Bengaluru have crossed Rs 2,000, with some Mumbai shows priced as high as Rs 2,600

21 Aug 2026 4:38 pm
Jaafar Jackson hints that Michael sequel will tackle his child abuse allegations

The sequel to the Michael Jackson biopic is expected to move into the 1990s, exploring a more controversial chapter of the pop icons life. Jaafar Jackson, who plays his late uncle, says he hopes the film gives audiences a deeper understanding of Michael

21 Aug 2026 4:21 pm
Irumudi: Ravi Teja fans perform aarti in theatres during Ayyappa Swamy song

Ravi Teja fans turned theatres into devotional spaces during Irumudi screenings, performing aarti and puja as Ayyappa Swamy songs played. Videos of the celebrations have gone viral, adding to the buzz around Shiva Nirvanas film and Ravi Tejas comeback

21 Aug 2026 4:20 pm
Watch: Akshay Kumars hilarious reaction to the pan masala ad jibe goes viral

Akshay Kumar burst into laughter when a journalist quipped, Sab kesar bech rahe hain, aap Acer bech rahe hain? at an event. The question referenced the ongoing pan masala advertising controversy involving Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff

21 Aug 2026 4:18 pm
Hema Malini calls rift rumours with Dharmendras family AI-generated

Hema Malini has dismissed rumours of a rift with Dharmendras first family, calling the claims AI-generated. She said, Ours is a very united family, adding that they are all happy with each other and urging people not to believe everything created by AI

21 Aug 2026 3:59 pm
Gandhari: Taapsee Pannu plays determined mother in the action-thriller

Taapsee Pannu stars as a determined mother in the upcoming action-thriller Gandhari, premiering September 3. Set in fictional Joypurra, the film follows Banis relentless search for her daughter, blending intense action, emotional drama and a powerful story of maternal love

21 Aug 2026 3:49 pm
Urvashi Dholakia shares glimpses of London getaway with Ekta Kapoor

In the video, Urvashi and Ekta could be seen exploring London together and posing for the camera.

21 Aug 2026 3:28 pm
Lin Laishram calls Randeep Hooda Nyomica ke Papa in birthday wish

Lin Laishram wished husband Randeep Hooda on his birthday with a heartfelt tribute and private family photos. She called him Nyomica ke Papa and shared a tender throwback from her pregnancy, along with wishes for more adventures together

21 Aug 2026 3:25 pm
Veteran actor Sowcar Janaki dies at 94 following hospitalisation

Veteran South Indian actor Sowcar Janaki, who was hospitalised in Chennai earlier due to age-related illness, has died at the age of 94. The news of her passing was confirmed by actor Nassar

21 Aug 2026 3:24 pm
Divya Dutta and Jimmy Shergill to star in Tum Rahe Na Tum

Divya Dutta and Jimmy Shergill headline Tum Rahe Na Tum, an intense family drama adapted from August Strindbergs The Father. The film explores love, insecurity, parental expectations, toxic masculinity and ego

21 Aug 2026 3:19 pm
Tanishaa Mukerji channels Cinderella, gives Kajol a Prince twist in fun reel

Tanishaa Mukerji shared a fun reel where she channelled Cinderella, turning the fairytale moment into a playful tribute to sister Kajol. Calling Kajol her Prince, Tanishaa added a humorous twist to the sibling bond while showcasing her entertaining side

21 Aug 2026 3:03 pm
VIBE teaser: Kunal Kemmu takes on a mission he never asked for

The teaser of VIBE is out, offering a glimpse of Kunal Kemmu and Sparsh Shrivastava as two unlikely heroes who find themselves caught up in a mission to save the country. With Preity G Zinta joining the chaos, the action-comedy promises chases, explosions and plenty of laughs

21 Aug 2026 2:20 pm
Irumudi X review: Fans praise Ravi Tejas emotional turn, laud his comeback

Ravi Tejas Irumudi has received encouraging reactions from audiences, who praised his emotional performance, Shiva Nirvanas direction and the father-daughter storyline. Social media users called the film hard-hitting and emotional, with the climax, twist and social message emerging as highlights

21 Aug 2026 2:19 pm
Amitabh Bachchan says he is working relentlessly to learn and grow more

Amitabh Bachchan has shared a glimpse of his relentless work ethic, saying he continues to learn and grow with every experience. The veteran actors words reflect his commitment to self-improvement and staying dedicated to his craft despite decades in cinema

21 Aug 2026 2:11 pm
Babita Singh Reporting trailer: Nimisha Sajayan explores best friend's murder

The trailer of Babita Singh Reporting is out, with Nimisha Sajayan playing a young police officer investigating the murder of her childhood friend. As the case unfolds, Baby finds herself drawn into a web of secrets and revelations that turn the hunt for a killer increasingly personal

21 Aug 2026 1:53 pm
Actor Ashwin Mushran reacts to accusations of hitting local biker in Goa

Lage Raho Munna Bhai actor Ashwin Mushran, who was accused of hitting a biker in Goa a few days back, has now indirectly reacted to the controversy via a video on social media, suggesting he has facts and other people dont

21 Aug 2026 1:38 pm
Sonam Kapoor celebrates son's birthday with sweet Vayu system surprise

Sonam Kapoor celebrated her elder son Vayus birthday with an adorable glimpse of a clay solar system seemingly made by the little one and named The Vayu System. The actor shared a sweet birthday wish, while proud grandfather Anil Kapoor also marked the occasion with heartwarming pictures

21 Aug 2026 1:31 pm
Vikrant Massey's son Vardaan takes his love for Mumbai auto-rickshaws to Norway

Vikrant Massey shared an adorable glimpse of his Norway holiday with wife Sheetal Thakur and son Vardaan. The actor posted a sweet father-son picture from a train ride, revealing the little ones fascination with Mumbais iconic auto-rickshaws

21 Aug 2026 1:25 pm
Matthew Perry's mother shares sweet tribute to late son on his birthday

Matthew Perrys mother, Suzanne Morrison, remembered the late Friends star on what would have been his 57th birthday. In an emotional tribute, she reflected on his struggle with addiction, how deeply she misses him and his wish to help others facing the same disease

21 Aug 2026 1:19 pm
One Night Only movie review: You only get 12 hours to have sex

One Night Only takes a wildly bizarre premise and turns it into a refreshingly funny, charming rom-com. With sharp humour, a playful will-they-wont-they romance, chaotic twists and perfectly timed cameos, the film keeps things light and entertaining

21 Aug 2026 1:16 pm
Vin Diesel celebrates 25 years of the Fast franchise

As his Fast franchise turns 25 this year, Hollywood star Vin Diesel celebrated the moment and recalled how it began as a small street-racing movie before growing into a global cinematic phenomenon embraced by all

21 Aug 2026 1:12 pm
Prabhas Spirit: No Prakash Raj, Don Lee or Chiranjeevi, producer clears rumours

Spirit producer Pranay Reddy Vanga has clarified that Prakash Raj, Don Lee and Chiranjeevi are not part of Prabhas and Sandeep Reddy Vangas upcoming action thriller. The clarification addresses casting rumours surrounding the highly anticipated pan-India project

21 Aug 2026 1:03 pm
Rajkumar Santoshi reacts to Sunny Deol, Aamir Khan's rift over Batwara 1947

Amid rumours of a rift between Sunny Deol and producer Aamir Khan over Batwara 1947's OTT deal, director Rajkumar Santoshi has now broken his silence. The filmmaker refuted the rumours, saying all is well between the two

21 Aug 2026 1:00 pm
Manisha Koirala reflects on her relationship with food over the years

Actress Manisha Koirala has shared how her relationship with food has changed over the years. She also penned a long note in the caption, and how she has started listening to her body

21 Aug 2026 12:43 pm
The Odyssey: Christopher Nolan's epic becomes highest-grossing R-rated film

Christopher Nolan's blockbuster epic film 'The Odyssey' has drawn in another record in its celebrated box office journey. The film has become highest-grossing R-rated film of all time with USD 1.352 billion worldwide

21 Aug 2026 12:38 pm
Sunita Ahuja makes a shocking revelation on divorce petition withdrawal

Sunita Ahuja has claimed that Govinda planned to marry his rumoured girlfriend Komal Rani Swarnkar, revealing this was why she withdrew her divorce petition. Her comments come amid ongoing speculation about the couples marriage and Govindas reported relationship with Komal

21 Aug 2026 12:00 pm
Yashs Toxic gets CBFC clearance without cuts despite violence, adult themes

Yash-starrer Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups has received an A certificate from the CBFC without any cuts. The decision has amused social media users, given the films reported violence, adult themes and comparisons with other movies facing stricter censorship

21 Aug 2026 11:40 am
Margaret Qualley leaves the internet baffled with her choice of footwear

Actress Margaret Qualley recently walked the red carpet at the London premiere of her film, The Dog Stars. However, it was her choice of footwear for the occasion that caught the eye leaving netizens baffled

21 Aug 2026 11:30 am
Pranay Reddy Vanga makes shocking claims about Deepika Padukone's Spirit exit

Pranay Reddy Vanga, the producer of Spirit, has broken his silence on Deepika Padukone's exit from the film, making some shocking claims. He has alleged that the actress sought 10 per cent profits along with flexible work timings

21 Aug 2026 11:30 am
Arjun Bijlani meets with a car accident, escapes safely

Actor Arjun Bijlani, who is currently busy promoting his upcoming series, Chumbak, recently met with a minor car accident while returning from the promotions. The actor is safe and doing well after the accident

21 Aug 2026 10:53 am
Netflixs South slate gets bigger with OM, Ranabaali, Paradise and more

Netflix India has expanded its South Indian slate, promising a new Tamil, Telugu or Malayalam film every week for the rest of 2026. Upcoming titles include Dhanushs OM Chapter 1: Udhiram, Vijay Deverakondas Ranabaali and Nanis The Paradise

21 Aug 2026 10:27 am
BTS Jungkook targeted in cybercrime fraud, hacker sentenced to 20 years

A Chinese national has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for his role in a hacking and fraud scheme targeting BTS Jungkook and wealthy South Korean individuals. The operation allegedly stole over Rs 58 crore, while an attempted theft from Jungkook was prevented

21 Aug 2026 10:25 am
Shweta Tiwari slams trolls using abusive language against her

Shweta Tiwari recently lashed out at trolls who use abusive language online against her and other women. She also questioned MNS Chief Raj Thackeray over the behaviour of his supporters, adding that she has always respected Marathi culture

21 Aug 2026 10:24 am
Have You Heard? Deepika Padukone to join Brahmastra 2

Have You Heard? Deepika Padukone could be the latest addition to Ayan Mukerjis Brahmastra 2. Meanwhile, Shahid Kapoor has reportedly stepped away from the Indian adaptation of Freaky Friday (2003)

21 Aug 2026 8:25 am
Tom Hanks in talks to lead the movie adaptation of Theo of Golden

Hollywood star Tom Hanks is in talks to lead the movie adaptation of Allen Levis popular novel, Theo of Golden, a book that Warner Bros Pictures is negotiating to acquire for the screen

21 Aug 2026 7:57 am
Sam Smith says 'mother' Madonna's music has been 'lifeline' for queer people

Actor Singer-songwriter Sam Smith has heaped praise on the Queen of Pop, Madonna. They said that her music has been a crucial lifeline for queer people.

21 Aug 2026 7:55 am
Shirley MacLaine makes rare appearance at 92

Legendary actress Shirley MacLaine, at the age of 92, made a rare special appearance to promote an upcoming screening of her 1969 film Sweet Charity

21 Aug 2026 7:50 am
7 Dogs directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah on working with Salman Khan

Working with Salman Khan on their international action spectacle 7 Dogs was like attending a film school for directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah

21 Aug 2026 7:46 am
Job Trafficking: Director transforms an abandoned mall in Mulund

Sources say director Prashant Nair has transformed a disused Mulund mall into a Southeast Asian setting as he shoots Job Trafficking. The production team has also brought in 50 actors from different Asian countries for certain portions

21 Aug 2026 7:29 am
Shabana Azmi on Honorary Doctorate of Arts by University of East London

To be conferred an honorary doctorate by University of East London next month, Shabana Azmi recalls how such recognition made her poet-father Kaifi Azmi deeply proud of her. She received recognition for her contribution to cinema, arts, and social change.

21 Aug 2026 7:21 am
Aabhaas Mehta joins Hastinapur Ke Veer as King Jarasandha

Aabhaas Mehta has joined Sony SABs Hastinapur Ke Veer as King Jarasandha. The actor, known for several mythological shows, said the Mahabharata-based story attracted him. He researched the character extensively and teased a fresh interpretation for viewers

20 Aug 2026 11:40 pm
G V Prakashs Immortal secures U certificate, horror thriller gets release date

G V Prakash and Kayadu Lohar-starrer Immortal, directed by Mariyappan Chinna, has received a clean U certificate from the CBFC. The horror thriller, which blends romance and supernatural elements, is set to hit theatres on September 4.

20 Aug 2026 11:30 pm
Orry says Akanksha Chamola is milking Gaurav Khannas fame for views

Amid Gaurav Khanna and Akanksha Chamolas divorce, Orry has backed former and accused the Lock Upp contestant of milking his fame for views. He called her behaviour shameless and said she was taking advantage of a good man

20 Aug 2026 10:26 pm