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Deepika Padukone attended a Backstreet Boys concert in Las Vegas with a friend, sparking fan buzz online. She was recently spotted vacationing in New York with Ranveer Singhs family and will next be seen in Shah Rukh Khans upcoming film King

Jiya Shankar has dismissed rumours of her engagement to Abhishek Malhan, calling them false. The actress shared a photo with a mystery man and urged netizens to stop speculating and spreading unverified claims

Santhakumari, mother of Malayalam superstar Mohanlal, died on December 30 at 90 after prolonged illness. Celebrities including Mammootty, Kamal Haasan and Chiranjeevi paid tributes. Her funeral will be held on December 31 in Thiruvananthapuram

From birthday celebrations and concerts to her performing in front of musician AR Rahman and enjoying life to the fullest, Shruti Haasan shared glimpses of it all

Arti Singh described how the loss of her friends has stirred anxiety, fear, and moments of vulnerability, but her husband Deepak Chauhan manages to calm her in those moments

Hina Khan stated romantic gestures aren`t gender specific and every woman must take steps to make their partner smile. She said the love and respect she and Rocky have for each other have not changed a bit in 13 years

As Toxic gears up for its March 19, 2026 release, the makers unveiled Nayantharas striking first look as Ganga. Her fierce, commanding presence adds to the growing anticipation around Yashs ambitious action drama

Mohanlals mother, Santhakumari Amma, passed away on 30 December at the age of 90, leaving behind a legacy rooted in dignity, discipline, and emotional strength. She was known for her simplicity, spiritual grounding, and unwavering support for her family

Nick Jonas shared a fun video of himself grooving to Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, featuring wife Priyanka Chopra, as part of his pre-show ritual. Fans loved the Bollywood touch, and Priyanka reshared the clip, cheering him on

A religious leader said, The sadhus and saints had opposed this event because this is Braj Bhumi, the land where Lord Krishna performed the Maharas. This is a land of penance, and such events should not be held here

Beyonce has become the fifth musician to be declared a billionaire by Forbes magazine. The publication explained how Beyonce`s personal fortune has swelled in recent years

Although Idris Elba, ironically, played the U.S. president and British prime minister in House of Dynamite and Heads of State this year, he is being recognized for his anti-knife crime campaign and charity foundation

Malti Chahar has clarified that she had no relationship with Amaal on Bigg Boss 19. She called the dating rumours false, detailed their brief interaction, and urged fans not to ship them or associate her name with him

Bharti Singh addresses the circulation of AI-generated images of her newborn son Kaju, clarifying that his face has not been revealed yet and all such pictures are completely fake. She urges fans not to believe these manipulated images

Costume designer Neha R Bajaj says Toxics fashion is inseparable from storytelling. From Kiara Advani to Huma Qureshi, every look is stylised, sculpted and detailed to reflect authority, emotion and the films bold, non-realistic visual world

Krithi Shetty has been signed opposite Tiger Shroff in Milap Zaveris upcoming action thriller. Backed by T-Series, the film will go on floors in Mumbai on January 21 with an intensive two-month shooting schedule

Junaid Khan and Sai Pallavis Mere Raho shoot was wrapped in April and was set to release in December. However, it was pushed to summer 2026 to avoid a crowded release window. Backed by Aamir Khan, the romantic drama is now likely eyeing a July 2026 release

A special KBC episode sees Amitabh Bachchan hosting the Ikkis cast, with a tribute to Dharmendra and a family moment with Agastya Nanda, Navya and Shweta as his grandson comes to promote Ikkis. Big B admits he gets embarrassed by questions about his family during candid chat

The team of Ikkis held a special screening of the film for Arun Khetarpals younger brother, Mukesh Khetarpal, who was seen getting emotional and crying uncontrollably. The film starring Agastya Nanda is based on the courage and martyrdom of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal

Actress Sreeleela was seen visiting the Tirumala temple on the occasion of Vaikuntha Ekadashi with her grandmother. During her visit, she was seen getting mobbed by fans who wanted to take pictures with her, making their movement difficult

Jana Nayagan audio launch marked Vijays emotional farewell to acting ahead of his political entry, celebrating a legacy that shaped Tamil cinema. The grand Malaysia event, now streaming on Tamil ZEE5, became a defining moment in Tamil pop culture

After Ranveer Singh`s exit from Don 3, makers are now considering Hrithik Roshan to play the lead, according to reports. This comes weeks after the Dhurandhar star quit the film, citing creative differences

Rashmika Mandanna marked nine years in the film industry with a heartfelt note, thanking fans for their unwavering love and support. The actress said she is most proud of the family she has built along her journey rather than just her filmography

Tara Sutaria reshared a video claiming influencers were offered money to spread negative PR and edited clips targeting her. She slammed the campaign as an attempt to malign her reputation and clarified that viral reaction videos were misleading

Malyalam actor Mohanlal`s mother, Santhakumari Amma, has passed away at the actor`s residence in Kochi, Kerala on Tuesday. She was suffering from age-related ailments for several years and passed away in the presence of her beloved son

Kareena Kapoor is spending her holidays in the company of her loved ones, travelling to different places. She shared a picture of her son, Jeh, but there is a hoodie covering his face

From some of her goofy moments on vacation, to spending time with her son Viaan, to her yoga diaries, the video compilation Shilpa Shetty dropped on her IG is absolutely wholesome

Salman Khan`s Battle of Galwan has been winning hearts with its teaser; however, the film has apparently upset his Chinese fans, who claim that the film presents false narratives and contradicts facts. Similarly, experts have also raised questions on the timing of its release

Ranbir Kapoors Love and War has reportedly been delayed again, pushing its release closer to Ramayana: Part 1 in 2026. The overlap has allegedly disappointed the Ramayana team, which was hoping for a significant gap between the two big releases

Vadh 2`s team has introduced a social media trend ahead of the films 2026 release, in which celebrities reveal the habits they plan to leave behind in 2026, leading to their symbolic Vadh

Salman Khans Battle of Galwan has stirred debate over cast fees, with reports claiming he earned Rs 110 crore. Chitrangda Singh reportedly received Rs 2 crore, sparking pay disparity discussions. The patriotic war drama, directed by Apoorva Lakhia, releases in 2026

Kim Kardashian gifted her four children puppies for Christmas, drawing criticism from PETA, which slammed the move and urged adoption from shelters instead. PETA suggested volunteering or funding spay drives

George Clooney was off guard while shooting a scene from Jay Kelly when one of his own clips was used in the film and he felt emotional looking back at his journey

Kunal Kapoor sparked backlash after calling vegetarians racist on Pooja Bhatts podcast, saying non-vegetarians feel excluded in vegetarian homes. Social media users slammed his remarks as entitled and ignorant, while some defended him as joking or misquoted

Ahead of the New Year, Karan Johar urged people to revive grace, kindness, and authenticity in an age dominated by social media. He questioned societys growing lack of courtesy and called for empathy, self-reflection, and celebrating others successes

On Pulkit Samrat`s birthday, his wife and actress Kriti Kharbanda took to Instagram to pen an adorable wish and share photos of their romantic moments

Anchor Suma Kanakala revealed that Prabhas has been making monthly donations to support an old age home in Khammam. She praised the actors rare and sustained generosity, noting that Pawan Kalyan and others also helped build the home

The video begins with a clip of Jennifer Garner, looking glam in a sleeveless black dress, sparkling earrings, full makeup and an immaculate blowout before switching to relatable pictures

BTS member V marked his 30th birthday with a shy moment captured by RM and J Hope, who shared a video of him hiding in a closet. The clip charmed fans, highlighting Vs gentle nature and the groups close bond

Shilpa took to Instagram to share that Namrata Shirodkar paid a surprise visit to her in Dubai, most likely so that the sisters can spend the New Year together

Indian cricketer Sneh Rana shared her special fan moment after meeting Deepika Padukone, calling the actress warmth exhilarating. The cricketer posted pictures from their meet, expressing admiration for Deepika since Om Shanti Om

Imran Khan criticised Bigg Boss, calling it disturbing and dystopian. Recalling his visit as a guest, he described the house as a zoo-like setup where contestants are constantly watched, deprived of comfort, and pushed into conflict for entertainment

Akshay Kumar uploaded a cute picture of Twinkle Khanna kicking him while he holds her leg mid-air and wrote that saying her look and kick can knock him out anytime

Rekha arrived at the premiere of Ikkis, but more than her appearance, what caught everyone`s attention was how affectionate she was towards the films lead, Agastya Nanda, who is the grandson of Amitabh Bachchan

Kim Taehyung, also known as BTS V, marked his first birthday after completing military service with grand fan-led celebrations across Seoul. Fans organised large installations, digital ads, themed caf events and citywide displays, highlighting his cultural impact

The Deol family came together for the screening of Ikkis, veteran star Dharmendras last film, following his demise. Sunny Deol was seen emotionally posing with his fathers poster, joined by Bobby Deol and other family members, along with several industry colleagues who attended the event

Hrithik Roshan is reading Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, whose work on flow has shaped thinking across art, sport and performance, while his boys enjoyed time in the pool

Thalapathy Vijays Jana Nayagan audio launch at Bukit Jalil Stadium, Malaysia, drew over 85,000 attendees, earning a place in the Malaysia Book of Records as the largest Tamil film audio release held outside India

Azaad was set in 1920s India, where a young stable boy bonds with a spirited horse. Amid rebellion and tyranny, his quest to ride the majestic animal awakens him to the country`s fight for freedom

A stylish Sonam was seen posing in a floral sleeveless top with white shorts as she held her son in her arms. In other pictures from the post, the little one can be seen posing with his grandparents and aunt