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Hollywood actor Anna Faris has opened up about the long conversations she shares with her 14-year-old son, Jack, about religion, abortion and hypocrisy within the church. Faris revealed that Jack, whom she shares with ex-husband Chris Pratt, has even asked her to accept Jesus Christ

Veteran actor and India's first mimicry artist Aasha Singh Jaiswal has died. Her son Akkash Bharadwaj confirmed her death and remembered her as an Iron Lady. She was admired for recreating the voice of legendary actor Meena Kumari and for her social initiatives

Music composer Akhil Sachdeva has opened up about a difficult phase in his career, revealing that he was dropped from three to four big films even after delivering songs for them. Without naming the projects, the Awarapan 2 composer said the timing was not favourable

Uorfi Javed has opened up about a difficult year professionally, revealing that she was rejected by the makers of Bigg Boss 20 after approaching them for a spot on the reality show. She also spoke about other setbacks, including Khatron Ke Khiladi 15, cancelled projects, etc

Actor Ajith, who is known for his love for car racing and participating in races, was recently involved in a car crash during a high-speed racing event in Europe. Fortunately, he managed to escape unhurt

Rajiv Thakur is mourning the loss of his father, following which his scheduled Indore comedy show with Krushna Abhishek has been postponed. Krushna announced the news after reaching Indore and said Rajiv was meant to perform the following day

Sunny Deol marks 30 years of Jeet by revisiting his iconic character Karan, remembering his love, anger and sacrifice. The actor says the character still lives in his heart as he thanks fans for keeping the 1996 romantic actioner alive, starring Karisma Kapoor and Salman Khan

Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi were spotted holding hands during a date night in London on August 20, continuing a series of outings together across the US, Europe and Asia

Hina Khan recalled her memorable first meeting with Shah Rukh Khan on a flight when she was eager to get a photo with the superstar but found him fast asleep. After waiting for him to wake up and missing her chance once, Hina was in for a sweet surprise when SRK remembered his promise

South superstar Yash has heaped praise on his 'Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups' co-star Kiara Advani. Yash stated that Kiara's portrayal of Nadia will leave audiences impressed and make India fall in love with her again

Amid the ongoing row between Kangana Ranaut and Taapsee Pannu, the latter has now seemingly taken a subtle jibe at Kangana after she called Taapsee a 'sasti copy'. This comes amid their reignited long-running feud

Fashion designer Manish Malhotra has opened up about creating Kiara Advanis looks and costumes for Nadia in Yashs upcoming film Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups. Sharing Kiaras saree look, the designer called it a fabulous journey

After the pre-release event of Yash's Toxic turned tragic when a speaker stand collapsed, leaving several injured in Hyderabad, a case has now been filed against the event organiser and venue

Marvel actor Mark Ruffalo has hit back at Paramount after the studio described his recent remarks about Oracle, its executives and the Israel-Gaza war as antisemitic. Calling the accusation appalling and fundamentally dishonest

Kangana Ranaut shared a story, hitting back at Taapsee Pannu's remarks over her 'upbringing', calling the latter a 'sasti copy'. However, the actress deleted the story later

Dia Mirza has broken her silence after her 5-year-old son faced criticism for schooling a coconut vendor over the use of plastic. The actress defended her son, saying it was not disrespect

Amid the ongoing rift between Govinda and his wife Sunita Ahuja, the actor was recently seen visiting a hospital in Juhu. He also addressed concerns around his health saying he was fine

A sound setup reportedly collapsed when Yash was addressing the crowd at a Toxic pre-release event at Malla Reddy University. Students climbed on top of the setup to catch a glimpse of the actor, causing it to collapse

Nayanthara recently opened up about her humble beginnings in the entertainment industry, recalling that she was paid Rs 2,000-3,000 as her first ever salary for a fashion program

SS Rajamouli opts for human voices over AI as Varanasi targets audiences across 120 countries. The filmmaker plans to dub the film in around 50 languages and release it across 120 countries, using real artistes rather than AI-generated or synthetic voices

As she portrays Alka Ahuja in Operation Safed Sagar, Amrita Bagchi opens up about the real-life widow whose love for her husband continues 25 years later

Have you heard? Producer Pranay Reddy Vanga has confirmed that he and director Sandeep Reddy Vanga will begin shooting the Ranbir Kapoor-led Animal Park six months after Spirit. Following the success of DC, Wamiqa Gabbi has doubled her fees

Ajay Devgns film with Rohit Jugraj, Griha Pravesh, to now go on floors in September in Mumbai, before moving to the UK. Ajay is ready to revisit the grey side of his screen persona, almost 21 years after Kaal (2005)

Amid all the rumours and misleading reports surrounding actor and former MP Govinda on social media regarding his personal life, a public notice has been issued on his behalf warning netizens, media institutions, digital platforms, and content creators

Actress Anushka Ranjan has expressed frustration over Mumbai's traffic and pothole-ridden roads. Calling the city a 'pathetic', she said that the constant traffic was shaking her to the core

Ranveer Singh thanked the Ambani family for trusting and supporting him during a rough phase in his career while making Dhurandhar. He called their backing a blessing and praised Nita Ambani for taking Indias heritage and talent global.

Kareena Kapoor reacted to pregnancy rumours with a hilarious Instagram post, sharing a bloated belly picture along with laughing and pizza emojis. She also added Chocolate Lime Juice from Hum Aapke Hain Koun to her Story

Taapsee Pannu addressed her feud with Kangana Ranaut, saying they have never met and have different ways of perceiving things. She also ruled out joining politics for now, saying she wants to focus on doing more films

Kartik Aaryan has returned home after successful knee surgery following an injury sustained while performing an action sequence on set. His spokesperson said the actor is recovering and expected to resume shooting soon

S Mithran has confirmed that talks are underway with Kareena Kapoor and Dhanush for Sanjay Leela Bhansalis upcoming mythological jungle-set film. The director said dates are being discussed and hoped the collaboration comes together

Priyanka Chopra says Nick Jonas respect for her Indian culture and traditions is an important part of their relationship. She added that she does not know if she would have loved him if he did not respect her roots

Kangana Ranaut says she identifies as Gen Alpha after previously calling some Gen Z protesters generation gutter. She praised Gen Alphas no-nonsense approach and clarified that her criticism was aimed at specific protesters, not all youth

Anna Faris has revealed she quit drinking after recognising a personal link between alcohol and depression. Speaking on Chelsea Handlers podcast, the actress said sobriety helped her stop self-sabotaging and improve her outlook. She also credited hormone patches for benefiting her mental health

Michelle Pfeiffer has dismissed retirement rumours, calling them the most ridiculous thing. The actress clarified that her earlier comments about not wanting to star in another movie were taken out of context. She remains open to films, particularly ensemble projects

Govindas son Yashvrdhn Ahuja is set to make his Bollywood debut with Sajid Khans Hero Ki Horrorine, which also stars Nitanshi Goel, Jamie Lever and Chunky Pandey. The horror comedy blends romance, humour and supernatural elements

Kiara Advani shared a BTS video from Toxic and described the film as more than just a fairy tale. She said its making brought together creative vision and talent from across the board, creating what the director calls a peculiar alchemy

Paradox, who went from being a contestant to a mentor on MTV Hustle 5, says the show and changing music landscape have helped him evolve. He adds that music is now a business, an art and an expression, and he aims to give his best

The Revolutionaries has unveiled Jai Durga, a devotional track composed by Shreyas Prashant Puranik and sung by Raja Hasan, Altamash Faridi and Divya Kumar. Penned by Siddharth-Garima, it celebrates Maa Durgas power and strength

Singer Shaan and wife Radhika Mukherjee have reportedly bought a Rs 48-crore luxury home in Bandra West. Details of the sprawling 6,300-sq-ft residence emerged through the property transaction handled by broker Vikas V Bhatia, putting the singers new address in spotlight

Moses Koul has released Jee Le, a song about love that grows through familiarity, comfort and everyday conversations. He says it captures the uncertainty of falling for a moment, a person or who you become in that moment

Shaan reflected on reuniting with Saif Ali Khan after 19 years, recalling the actors memorable musical phase. The singer described that period as a bull run of back-to-back successes and said their songs continue to remain timeless hits.

Singer Shaan and wife Radhika Mukherjee have reportedly bought a Rs 48-crore luxury home in Bandra West. Details of the sprawling 6,300-sq-ft residence emerged through the property transaction handled by broker Vikas V Bhatia, putting the singers new address in spotlight

Conan OBrien hilariously auditioned to become a Bollywood star in a promo for Conan OBrien Must Go, surprising Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal. After being told he lacked Bollywood potential, Conan sang Hindi and showcased his comic side

BTS has sparked excitement among Indian ARMYs after discussing a possible India visit in a Google India video. The members greeted fans in Hindi, explored Mumbais Khotachiwadi through Google Gemini and discussed Indian food, though no concert or tour has been confirmed

Veteran actress and CINTAA president Poonam Dhillon has been hospitalised at Mumbais Lilavati Hospital after being diagnosed with dengue. The health update comes amid a CINTAA controversy involving mass resignations and allegations against Dhillon, which she has strongly denied

Deepika Padukone has seemingly responded to the ongoing Spirit controversy by liking an Instagram post criticising Sandeep Reddy Vanga and Pranay Reddy Vanga over their comments about her exit. The post discussed sexism and misogyny surrounding her reported demands

Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatias The Vvaan: Force of the Forest is reportedly undergoing extensive reshoots and re-editing. The project has also seen changes in its direction team, with Sidharth said to have pushed for additional filming, including revisions to the climax and action sequences

Deepika Padukone has seemingly responded to the ongoing Spirit controversy by liking an Instagram post criticising Sandeep Reddy Vanga and Pranay Reddy Vanga over their comments about her exit. The post discussed sexism and misogyny surrounding her reported demands

Mumbai Police have registered an FIR against filmmaker Pushpendra Singh and his wife Pragati Chauhan over actor Satendra Sonis alleged assault and pending payment dispute. The case, filed at Oshiwara Police Station, comes nearly two months after Soni publicly raised the allegations

Anurag Kashyaps controversial crime drama Bandar, starring Bobby Deol, Sanya Malhotra and Saba Azad, will stream on ZEE5 from August 28, after the director distanced himself from the theatrical cut