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HYBE has denied plagiarism allegations against BTS' song Swim after US songwriters filed a copyright lawsuit. Calling the claims baseless, the agency announced it will pursue legal action and defend the group through the appropriate legal process
The trailer of Raktanchal Season 3 is out, bringing back Kranti Prakash Jha and Nikitin Dheer as Vijay Singh and Waseem Khan for their biggest face-off yet. Set four years after the previous season, the crime drama promises revenge, political intrigue and explosive action
Salman Yusuff Khan recalled suffering a serious hand injury after falling 13 feet during rehearsals. The choreographer underwent surgery, described rehabilitation as emotionally challenging, and said the life-changing accident taught him resilience, patience and the importance of prioritising health
Sunita Ahuja's journey inside Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa turns emotional ahead of Govinda's entry into the reality show. The actor praises his wife as 'kind, compassionate and nurturing,' thanks fans for supporting their family and hints at an emotionals reunion that viewers have been eagerly waiting for
IU and Lee Jong Suk have reportedly ended their four-year relationship. Their agencies confirmed the breakup, stating it was a mutual decision. The former couple will remain supportive colleagues and requested privacy as they focus on their respective careers
Akshay Oberoi has described working with filmmaker Neeraj Pandey as a unique and deeply rewarding experience after completing dubbing for the upcoming film. The actor also praised co-star Manoj Bajpayee, calling the opportunity to share screen space with him enriching
Ajay Devgn's Dhamaal 4 received mixed reactions on X after its theatrical release. While many viewers called it a paisa vasool family entertainer with hilarious moments, others criticised its repetitive humour, weak screenplay and labelled it total cringe.
Shabana Azmi shared a hilarious family anecdote, revealing that her niece Meghna and nephew Viraaj barely paid attention to her until she was working on Steven Spielberg's Halo. The veteran actor posted a sweet picture with her lovely kids while recalling the amusing moment
Dwayne Johnson has defended Disney's decision to remake Moana just 10 years after the animated hit, saying the story's themes deserved a live-action retelling. The actor also laughed off the viral trolling over Maui's long-haired look, revealing he spent 48 hours laughing at the internet's reaction
Zendaya shared that she approached Athena in Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey by focusing on her emotional connection with Odysseus. She also recalled being nervous while filming in Morocco, praising the film's massive, immersive sets
Jyoti Mukerji opened up about her role in Ikka, calling it emotionally challenging and deeply fulfilling. The actress also praised co-stars Sunny Deol and Akshaye Khanna, saying she learned a lot by watching the two veterans perform
Rashmika Mandanna revealed that filming Mysaa's underwater action sequence was the toughest challenge of her career. The actress spent nearly 20 hours underwater over two days and performed the intense fight sequence without using a stunt double
National Award-winning filmmaker Gurvinder Singh's Rehmat, starring Naseeruddin Shah, has been selected for the main competition at the 79th Locarno Film Festival. The Punjabi film is India's only feature in contention for the prestigious Golden Leopard and Pardo for Change awards
Akshay Kumar expressed concern for veteran actor Rajesh Sharma's health after reports about his condition surfaced online. Sharing an emotional post on X, he wrote, Jaldi theek ho ja yaar, and wished his friend a speedy recovery, prompting fans to send prayers
Lock Upp saw Shilpa Shinde and Shreya Kalra mock Sufi Motiwala's mental health and medication during a heated ration dispute. Pamela Sarena defended Sufi, who slammed them for making fun of people seeking help for mental health
Govinda is set to appear on Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa, bringing his trademark humour to the reality show. In a new promo, he jokes about carrying a bullet in his pocket, seemingly taking a light-hearted dig at wife Sunita Ahuja
Raashii Khanna opened up about falling sick while filming Akshay Kumar's upcoming comedy. The actress also suffered bruises during action scenes but pushed through the tough schedule, crediting her family and the film's crew for helping her stay strong
Talking about Aryan and Raghavs friendship , the two share a close bond, especially having worked together on Aryan's directorial debut Netflix series, The Ba***ds of Bollywood'.
Aryan Khan made a rare public appearance at Raghav Juyal's birthday bash, while Shehnaaz Gill's presence reignited dating rumours. Videos of Shehnaaz and Raghav together went viral, though neither has confirmed their relationship despite ongoing speculation
Shreya Kalra alleged that Kushal Tandon messaged her on Instagram while he was dating Shivangi Joshi. She claimed Shivangi later read their chats and confronted her. Shreya maintained the conversations were friendly and denied having any romantic intentions
Gaurav Khanna has dismissed reports of divorcing Akanksha Chamola, clarifying that they are separated but still legally married. While confirming their marriage is ending, the actor said the legal process is ongoing and urged people not to spread misinformation about their relationship
Priyanka Chopra turned heads at Wimbledon with her elegant white look and a heartwarming FaceTime call to husband Nick Jonas from the Royal Box. Photos of the sweet moment went viral, with fans praising the couple's long-distance romance and strong bond
The action-comedy, directed by Ilya Naishuller and co-starring John Cena and Idris Elba, follows the US President and British Prime Minister as they join forces with MI6 agent Noel Bisset, played by Priyanka, to thwart a global conspiracy.
Celebrating her over six-decade film career with a concert today, Hema Malini says its her way of honouring her late husband Dharmendra and other co-stars
Rachit Singh revealed he bagged Baby Do Die Do after producer Saqib Saleem noticed him at an acting workshop and recommended him for an audition. The actor also praised co-star Huma Qureshis fearless approach to choosing unconventional roles and challenging herself.
Murli Sharma made his OTT debut with Netflix's Super Subbu, reuniting with director Mallik Ram after Tillu Square. Praising Ram's storytelling, Sharma said he instantly accepted the series and now hopes to complete a hat-trick of collaborations with the filmmaker
Rubina Dilaik and Hina Khan have been facing backlash on the internet over their recent remarks about Gaurav Khanna and Akanksha Chamola's divorce. During a podcast, Rubina called their divorce a 'facade'
Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub's voiceover from the teaser of Ajay Devgn's Chauhaan has been quietly replaced a week after the actor faced backlash. Along with the replacement of Ayyub's voice, the teaser of YouTube also features another change
Saif Ali Khan has praised Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar franchise, saying it has transformed Indian cinema and created a clear before and after for filmmaking. The actor called the franchise's music revolutionary, applauded composer Shashwat Sachdev's fresh approach
The controversy surrounding the removal of Diljit Dosanjh's Satluj has now reached the court after a PIL was filed in the Punjab and Haryana HC challenging the removal. The petitioner also sought immediate restoration of the film based on Jaswant Singh Khalra
Rubina Dilaik and Hina Khan shared candid opinions on recent TV controversies in POV, questioning Gaurav Khanna and criticising Shilpa Shinde over separate issues discussed in the show's promo
A day after Sudipa Chatterjee issued a statement claiming actor Rajesh Sharma was critical following an insect bite on one of Prabhas' film sets, many believed it was on the sets of Fauzi. However, the film's team has now reacted to the reports denying any such incident
BTS created history in London by drawing nearly 1,30,000 fans across two sold-out concerts at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium during their ARIRANG World Tour. The shows marked their biggest UK performances since reuniting, setting a new attendance record for the venue
Vijay's Jana Nayagan has reportedly cleared the CBFC hurdle with an A certificate after months of delay. The development brings the film a step closer to release, with fans now awaiting an official announcement from the makers
Junior artist Sanjib Singh, 51, allegedly died of a heart attack after completing a 13-hour shoot for Dr Aarambhi. FWICE has sought compensation for his family, while the tragic incident has reignited concerns over long working hours in the entertainment industry
Raghav Juyal returns with a comedy caper Bhai Tera Star Hai. The makers recently dropped the trailer of the upcoming film featuring Raghav as a delusional actor caught up in a web of lies to return a producer's money
AR Rahman recently welcomed Sonu Nigam to his studio to sing a track for the upcoming film Batwara 1947. The Oscar-winning composer asked a question about how the National Award-winning singer can sound so romantic
Actor Gauahar Khan has reignited the Egypt vs Argentina World Cup controversy by sharing a viral parody video mocking Lionel Messi's performance and the match's contentious refereeing decisions. Her reaction comes after she earlier criticised the Argentine captain
Actor and Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan condoled the demise of his young fan Niranjan. Pawan Kalyan recalled his earlier visit to Niranjan's home in Hanumakonda in Telangana
Kareena Kapoor gave fans a glimpse of her family beach vacation by sharing candid photos of Saif Ali Khan emerging from the sea. Calling him her hot husband, the actor admired Saif's toned physique as he walked out of the crystal clear waters
Director Siddharth P. Malhotra opened up about working with actors across generations, praising Rani Mukerji's instinctive approach and Jaideep Ahlawat's thorough preparation. He said every actor has a unique process that directors must understand
Vivek Dahiya celebrated 10 years of marriage with Divyanka Tripathi by sharing heartfelt photos and a touching note on social media. The milestone anniversary comes months after the couple welcomed their twin boys, making the occasion even more special
Kajal Aggarwal believes India can overcome its challenges through collective effort. The actor urged people to take responsibility for their health, hygiene and daily habits, saying a healthier nation begins with individual actions rather than blaming others
In a light-hearted moment, she further pointed out that whenever Madhuri talks to Ram, she maintains eye contact.
Prime Video has announced the July 24 premiere of Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya, starring Kay Kay Menon and Archana Puran Singh. The seven-episode comedy-drama follows an easygoing headmaster and his eccentric team of teachers as they attempt to revive one of the city's worst-performing schools
Huma Qureshi criticised Bollywood's hyper-sexualised portrayal of female assassins, saying women should be defined by their abilities, not appearance. Promoting Baby Do Die Do, she called for more realistic, layered and empowering roles in action cinema
Prince Narula opened up about his battle with anxiety, revealing he once took 18 tablets a day and suffered from palpitations and night fears. He also shared that he and Yuvika Chaudhary had considered separating during a difficult phase in their marriage
Prime Video's Off Campus star Ella Bright puts an end to romance rumours with co-star Belmont Cameli, saying she would never date him because he is literally my brother. The actor also addresses fan shipping, praises Cameli's relationship with Raina Morris
The Bombay High Court ordered the removal of AI-generated deepfakes, morphed images and unauthorised content featuring Preity Zinta, ruling that such misuse violates her fundamental rights. The court directed online platforms to act promptly and stressed their responsibility to curb unlawful digital content
Swati Reddy, popularly known as Colours Swati, has married filmmaker Srikanth Nagothi in an intimate ceremony. The couple shared wedding pictures online, marking a new beginning after reportedly finding love while working together on Month of Madhu

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