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Dwayne Johnson revealed that his Moana character Maui is inspired by his late grandfather, sharing an emotional tribute at CinemaCon 2026. He described channeling his grandfathers spirit, personality, and love for music into the role

Vijay hit back at critics during a Chennai rally, asserting he hasnt acted in politics and addressing the Karur stampede controversy. He denied allegations, pointing out that the event had official permission and was publicly documented

Jasmine Sandlas recalled her familys struggles after moving to the US, where her father left a high-profile job in India to pump gas. She shared, He sacrificed his entire life, highlighting their hardships, including living in a cramped apartment and rebuilding life

The makers of Peddi revealed that Ram Charan has begun shooting the final leg, with the film set to wrap in six days. With a June release planned, the film continues to build strong anticipation through its teasers and hit songs

Bang Si-hyuk faces arrest over alleged financial misconduct linked to HYBEs IPO. Authorities accuse him of misleading investors, while he denies wrongdoing as the case raises concerns over corporate governance

Yash recently opened up about his plans for KGF 3, revealing if the third instalment will ever be made. He added that currently he is busy with Ramayana and Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-ups

Kunal Verma and Puja Banerjee announced their second pregnancy through a heartfelt video, delighting fans. The couple, already parents to a son, received widespread love and congratulations as they prepare to welcome another child

Director Punit Malhotra recently shared a picture with Deepika Padukone from their shoot, days after the actress announced her second pregnancy. The actress is seen posing for a selfie with the filmmaker

The trailer of Daadi Ki Shaadi promises a chaotic family entertainer as Neetu Kapoors sudden wedding disrupts Kapil Sharmas big day. Featuring Riddhima Kapoor Sahnis debut, the film blends humour, drama, and emotional family moments

Dylan Sprouse and Barbara Palvin made their first public appearance after a home invasion, addressing the incident with humour on the red carpet. The actor reportedly confronted and restrained the intruder until police arrived, leaving him shaken but unharmed

Aishwarya Rai recently surprised her daughter Aaradhya at the airport while the 14-year-old arrived from her school summer trip. Aishwarya was also seen adorably recording her little girl`s reaction

Delhi High Court granted an injunction in favour of Allu Arjun, restraining multiple entities from unauthorised commercial exploitation of his name, image, voice and other personality attributes

Days after Mini Mathur`s comment on a post slamming Alia Bhatt over her hosting stint at an awards show went viral, the actress and host has now clarified the reason behind her comment. She added that she loves Alia

Hai Jawaani Toh Ishq Hona Hai might be ace filmmaker David Dhawan`s last film. He said that his family wants him to retire from directing so he can prioritise his health

Alia Bhatts AI-generated images were allegedly used by a Pakistani fashion brand without consent to promote outfits. The post went viral, drew backlash, and sparked legal warnings from netizens, raising concerns about misuse of celebrity likeness and AI ethics

The shooting for Rajinikanth`s highly awaited action entertainer Jailer 2 has now ended. The makers shared a photo of the entire unit celebrating the wrap with cake-cutting

Rakesh Bedi defends Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge against propaganda claims, saying its story reflects truth. Backed by strong audience response, the film continues its record-breaking box office run globally

While discussing his filmmaking process for Kara, Vignesh Raja said that casting Suraj Venjaramoodu was a tough process and it made him develop the character further

Hansika Motwanis comments on the casting couch sparked backlash after she said she couldnt comment on it as she had never experienced it. Netizens criticised her response, calling it tone-deaf to a widely acknowledged issue in the film industry

Filmmaker Vishesh Bhatt and actors Emraan Hashmi and Disha Patani took to social media to offer fans a symbolic image into the world of Awarapan 2 and announce its release date

Sooraj Barjatya announces Yeh Prem Mol Liya, a musical family entertainer starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Sharvari, set for a November 2026 release. The film marks the return of Rajshris iconic character Prem and reunites Barjatya with composer Himesh Reshammiya

After picking up wins at Yellowstone International Film Festival and more, the short film Razaa, which is produced by filmmaker Suresh Triveni, is heading to the New York Indian Film Festival

Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia Deshmukhs 10-year-old son Rahyl makes his acting debut in Raja Shivaji, portraying young Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, with his brief trailer appearance drawing attention and praise ahead of the films release

Jr NTR`s upcoming film with Prashanth Neel, tentatively referred to as NTRNeel, has been delayed. Its makers announced that the release date has been pushed back to 2027

J-Hope grew emotional during BTS Arirang World Tour concert in Tokyo, revealing his grandmothers passing. He said, Shes watching from heaven, thanking members and fans for support as ARMY shared condolences and praised his strength

Christina Applegate shared a health update after her hospital scare amid her battle with multiple sclerosis, reassuring fans that she is getting better and recovering

Paresh Rawal praised Sunil Grover as a volcano of talent and said The Kapil Sharma Show is tough competition for comedy films, stressing that strong writing and fresh thinking are essential to match evolving audience expectations

Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi Season 2s new promo hints at a major twist, possibly introducing Ansh Gujrals son. The suspenseful clip has sparked fan theories and excitement, reviving nostalgia and promising fresh drama

Aneet Padda is mourning the loss of her beloved grandfather. She shared a photo of herself holding his hand for the last time and paid an emotional tribute to him

V (Kim Taehyung) expressed his desire to explore acting further, saying he wants to take on diverse roles. While continuing with BTS, he aims to expand creatively and challenge himself as an actor

Imtiaz Ali shared a throwback pic from the film`s shoot in Patiala. The pic showed him sitting on the grass with Vedang Raina and Sharvari accompanying him

Abhishek Bachchan revealed he avoids asking daughter Aaradhya Bachchan for film reviews, saying he isnt ready for her brutally honest feedback. He prefers to stay uninfluenced by her opinions for now

French actress Nathalie Baye passed away at 77. She emerged as a central figure in French cinema over a career spanning five decades. President Emmanuel Macron also paid homage to her

Munmun Dutta gave a peek into her healthy morning routine, focusing on gut-friendly foods. She was seen preparing a buttermilk-based cooling drink which is perfect for the summer

Madonna returned to Coachella after nearly 20 years, joining headliner Sabrina Carpenter. She thanked Carpenter for helping her bring her album Confessions II to the stage

Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas penned a birthday note for their daughter Carys as she turned 23. They wished her a year full of joy and inspiration

Moroccan-French actress Nadia Fares was found unconscious in a swimming pool last week after she suffered a cardiac arrest. Her daughters confirmed the news of her death

Wamiqa Gabbi decided to have some fun with her Bhooth Bangla co-star Akshay Kumar by sharing a few poor jokes. She shared a video capturing Akshay`s reaction to them

David Dhawan clarified that AI-generated babies seen in the teaser of Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai are not part of the film. He also hinted this could be his final film and praised Varun Dhawan for supporting him during a health scare

Mindy Cohn, known for her role as Natalie in the 1980s sitcom The Facts of Life, shared a photo of herself from the hospital and revealed that her cancer has returned

Zeenat Aman reminisced about Dum Maro Dum and shared that Asha Bhosle`s iconic song was originally meant to be sung as a duet by Lata Mangeshkar and Usha Uthup

Ajay Devgn and Kajol got married in 1999. They welcomed their daughter Nysa on April 20, 2003. Seven years later, their son Yug was born on September 13, 2010

Charlize Theron opened up about the traumatic night when her mother fatally shot her father in self-defence, asserting that she is not haunted by it anymore

BLACKPINK`s Jisoo addressed controversy after her brother was accused of molestation. Her agency BLISSOO clarified she has no connection to the case, lives separately from family, and warned of legal action against misinformation

Soumik Sens Jazz City draws from his familys Partition memories and real accounts of violence, including 1971s Operation Searchlight. He stresses historical accuracy while acknowledging truth is subjective

Kritika Kamra says she isnt worried about being judged for her role in Matka King, where she plays a woman in a complex relationship with a married man. She believes characters need not be likeable, adding that relationships are messy and not black and white

Akshay Kumars Bhooth Bangla earned Rs 55 crore in its opening weekend, marking a strong comeback after recent flops. Trade credits the horror-comedy genre and Priyadarshans direction, though a Monday dip has sparked mixed views

Director Ranjeeta Kaur, whose A Story That Refused to Die chronicles Paan Singh Tomar making, regrets that Irrfan was unable to watch her creation even after she sent it to him

Allu Arjun may use Mumbai as his work base amid Raaka and upcoming films with Atlee, Lokesh Kanagaraj and possibly Prashanth Neel. The move is for proximity and planning, while he will continue splitting time between Mumbai and Hyderabad

Aishwarya Rai marked her 19th anniversary with Abhishek Bachchan by sharing adorable pictures with Aaradhya and Abhishek from their celebrations. The family of three were seen happily posing for selfies