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Sameer Nair recalled the scepticism surrounding Kaun Banega Crorepati before its launch, revealing that the show was considered an expensive gamble. He explained why Amitabh Bachchan was chosen as host and how KBC eventually became a landmark television success

Beyonc has announced a personal donation of $1 million to support relief efforts in Colombia after a devastating 7.4-magnitude earthquake hit Choc. Her contribution will help provide food and housing supplies, joining relief efforts backed by fellow music stars

Dwayne Johnson has switched up his pre-workout routine, replacing his usual Cream of Rice with blended cooked jasmine rice and protein powder. The fitness enthusiast says the fast-digesting shake gets him ready for his first working set

Robert Downey Jr celebrated 21 years with wife Susan Downey in a heartfelt Instagram post, calling her his lioness and SuperBuddy. The Hollywood star described himself as her adult cub and expressed gratitude for being guided on a path of righteous humility

Babita Singh Reporting follows underconfident cop Babita Baby Singh, played by Nimisha Sajayan, as a trip home pulls her into an unexpected investigation. The slow-burn mystery works best as a story of self-worth, with Baby gradually learning to stop pleasing everyone

K Annamalai has criticised Yash-starrer Toxic over its misogynistic themes, violence and intimate scenes. He called for stricter certification norms and urged theatres to ensure minors are not allowed into A-rated screenings

Kangana Ranaut celebrated Raksha Bandhan with her brother, sharing pictures of the rituals and puja thaal. Her post came days after she criticised Kriti Sanons Rakhi ad for missing traditional elements, including parents, halwa puri, dhoop, akshat and teeka

Actor Sanjana Sanghi, who is celebrating the festival of Raksha Bandhan with her brother for the first time in 10 years this year, opens up about her plans and excitement. She also recalls the best gift that he ever got her

Anil Kapoor is set to host India Ke Top 1 Percent, a new reality game show premiering September 19 on Star Plus. Featuring 100 participants and 13 common-sense-based questions, the show offers a collective prize pot of up to Rs 1 crore

Kamya Panjabi opened up about the painful years of her first marriage, recalling domestic violence and controlling behaviour. She revealed that she used makeup to hide injury marks and continued working while keeping her struggles private

Krystle DSouza reacted to Shahneel Gills elimination from The Traitors 2, accusing her former ally of plotting against her. Calling the betrayal heartbreaking, Krystle said Shahneels exit was karma, while her social-media post sparked reactions from fans and fellow contestants

Chilling CCTV footage reportedly shows four suspected attackers approaching Haryanvi singer Ankit Baliyan moments before he was shot outside a gym in Shamli. Preliminary information suggests around 18 rounds were fired

Veteran Telugu actor and producer GV Narayana Rao has passed away. Chiranjeevi confirmed the news in an emotional post, remembering his dear friend and praising his distinctive acting across films and television serials

Yash-starrer Toxic witnessed a sharp drop on Day 2, collecting Rs 36.40 crore net in India. Its two-day India net total stands at Rs 137.50 crore, while the worldwide gross has reached Rs 190.75 crore amid largely negative reviews

Angad Bedi celebrated wife Neha Dhupias birthday with a heartfelt Instagram post. He shared a carousel of their cherished moments, followed by a candid video of Neha dancing, while fans and the actors loved ones showered her with birthday wishes

Veteran Telugu actor and producer GV Narayana Rao has passed away. Chiranjeevi confirmed the news in an emotional post, remembering his dear friend and praising his distinctive acting across films and television serials

Orry has opened up about his 2021 fallout with Amrita Singh, calling it a deeply traumatic and dark phase in his life. He said the experience made him stronger and helped him deal with the hate he faced after becoming a public figure

Susan Sarandon paid tribute to late actor Tim Curry, remembering him as a funny, sexy, original talent. She praised his kind heart and generosity towards fans, sharing throwback pictures of the Rocky Horror star, who died aged 80

Asha Bhosles final feature film song, Ae Meri Zindagi, Tu Chupi Hai Kahan, will be unveiled on her birthday, September 8. Recorded in late 2023, the track features in Harish Vyass father-son drama-comedy Om Ka Hari and celebrates life and love

Muzammil Ibrahim is thrilled to work with his childhood idol Salman Khan in Vamshi Paidipallys SVC63. The actor, who is a self-confessed fan of the superstar, admits he gets tongue-tied around Khan

Swanand Kirkire and Shekhar Ravjiani have teamed up for their independent album Maati, 12 years after first conceiving the idea. The duo launched Piyarva, a song born from a rainy afternoon conversation and one that stayed with Kirkire for years

Emraan Hashmi is set to return to the stage after 19 years following the success of Awarapan 2. He will headline Bollywood-themed gigs in Bengaluru on August 29 and Hyderabad on September 5. Sources claim he has charged Rs 2 crore for the appearances

Yashs Toxic screening reportedly turned chaotic as disappointed viewers demanded refunds and shouted for their money back. The situation escalated, prompting the theatre owner to call cops. A viral video sparked debate over the films reception

Peter Cullen, the legendary voice of Optimus Prime in Transformers and Eeyore in Winnie the Pooh, has died aged 85 at his Los Angeles home. His family confirmed his peaceful passing and urged fans to honour his legacy with compassion

Amaal Mallik has announced a temporary break from composing music for films, saying he needs time to focus on his mental, physical and overall well-being. The composer assured fans he is doing okay and hopes to return stronger

Ali Hazelwoods bestselling romance The Love Hypothesis heads to the screen with Lili Reinhart and Tom Bateman. After one impulsive kiss, PhD candidate Olive enters a fake-dating arrangement with intimidating professor Adam

Kabzaa director R Chandru backed Yashs Toxic amid negative reviews, calling it an attempt by a Kannadiga to conquer the world and urging Kannadigas to support it. Fans disagreed, with some criticising the film and pan-India approach

Alia Bhatt and Shaheen Bhatts Eternal Sunshine Productions joins Prime Video for Dont Be Shy, a coming-of-age film starring Aarushi Bajaj, Piyush Khati, Bianca Arora and Ansh Duggal. The colourful story of friendship, first love and growing pains

Shah Rukh Khan reportedly waived a Rs 42 lakh DCP bill for Marathi film Deool Band 2, helping the makers release it in theatres. The film later became a success, with its makers pledging profits towards educating children of farmers who died by suicide

Krystle DSouza slammed trolls commenting on her appearance during The Traitors 2. Questioning their focus, the actor said, You have nothing else to talk about, urging people to look beyond her looks and discuss her reality-show journey instead

Aaron Sorkins The Social Reckoning, inspired by Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugens revelations, is set to release in India on October 9, 2026. Mikey Madison stars as Haugen alongside Jeremy Strong as Mark Zuckerberg and Jeremy Allen White as reporter Jeff Horwitz

Kangana Ranauts criticism of Kriti Sanons Raksha Bandhan ad sparked controversy after netizens resurfaced her 2017 festive advertisement. Many users called Kangana a hypocrite for questioning Kritis outfit and its cultural relevance

Mukesh Khanna has once again spoken against Ranveer Singh playing Shaktimaan in the proposed film. The actor says Ranveer has the talent but not the positive image he associates with the superhero, suggesting he could instead play villain Kilwish

YouTube reviewer Suraj Kumar received a legal notice over his negative review of Yash-starrer Toxic. The notice cites a Bengaluru court order restraining false, malicious, defamatory or derogatory content about the film

Kareena Kapoor Khan and Meghna Gulzar have shared heartfelt notes on Daayra, offering a glimpse into the films morally complex world. Kareena opened up about becoming ACP Ajooni Kohli, while Meghna revealed how the story explores duality

Crime Patrol Crime Ka Current Season will premiere on August 31 with Ajay Devgn. Inspired by crime cases, the new season will explore changing human behaviour in the social media age, while urging viewers to remain cautious and aware

A Chandigarh court has issued notices to Salman Khan, Alvira Khan Agnihotri and Being Human Foundation over an alleged franchise dispute. The franchisee claims he invested over Rs 2 crore but suffered losses due to lack of support

Shilpa Shirodkar shared a series of selfies, revealing that her daughter Anoushka Ranjit is teaching her how to take the perfect selfie. She also posted a cute mother-daughter selfie and pictures from a footwear store

Anne Hathaway paid tribute to late country music legend Dolly Parton, sharing a special memory involving a candle gifted to her and urging fans to honour the icon by donating to her Imagination Library

Music composer Anirudh Ravichander surprised actor Simbu and the team of Arasan with a visit to the films sets. His unexpected appearance sparked excitement among the team, adding to the buzz surrounding Simbus upcoming project

Telugu filmmaker Pavan Sadineni has been arrested following a womans allegations of sexual exploitation and assault. She claimed he promised marriage and career opportunities before allegedly assaulting her. Sadineni was remanded to judicial custody, while his bail plea is pending

Shubhangi Atre celebrated Onam by sharing glimpses of Kerala through her eyes. Reflecting on her journey, the actress described it as blissful while showcasing the states scenic beauty, festive spirit and cultural charm through her social media posts

Kangana Ranaut sparked controversy over remarks on Muslim and Hindu cultural practices while discussing womens freedom and Kriti Sanons Raksha Bandhan ad. GIVA later withdrew the campaign

Days after Shweta Tiwari called out an online abuser, noting that he was an MNS supporter and questioned Raj Thackeray, the actress has now shared an update, sharing that the politician's team reached out to her and traced the abuser

Brad Pitt is set to reprise his Oscar-winning role as Cliff Booth in Netflixs The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth. Written by Quentin Tarantino and directed by David Fincher, the film is set in 1977 and will get a two-week global run from November 25

Isha Rikhi is reportedly set to enter Bigg Boss 20 alongside Arishfa Khan. The Punjabi actress has recently been in the spotlight over her reported marriage to Badshah and separation rumours sparked by her cryptic social media posts

Netflix has dropped the first look at Emily in Paris season six, with Lily Collins set to reprise her role as Emily Cooper. The glimpse from the sixth season brings together the show's familiar blend of work, romance and friendship as the season moves towards its end.

The makers of Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda's Ranabaali have shared a new release date for the film, earlier scheduled to release on September 12. The film will now lock horns with Rajinikanth's Jailer 2, Rajkummar Rao's Prahaar and Dhanush's Om at the box office in October

Jane Fonda has come out in support of Mark Ruffalo after Paramount accused the actor of alleged antisemitic behaviour over his criticism of Larry Ellisons Israel ties and the planned Warner Bros. merger. Fonda called the allegations a false attempt

Rupert Grint is set to return as Ron Weasley after 15 years, joining Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway from February to May 2027. The original Harry Potter star will play an adult Ron, following Tom Feltons return as Draco Malfoy in the hit stage production