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Shantanu Maheshwari says youth audiences are shifting towards K-dramas

Shantanu Maheshwari opened up about the success of Campus Beats season 6, saying the team always believed in the shows uniqueness. He also stressed the need for breezy youth dramas amid the rise of darker and mature content

20 May 2026 3:39 pm
Cocktail 2: Pritam`s Mashooqa song accused of copying Italian track

Cocktail 2`s recent song, Mashooqa, composed by Pritam, has been accused of copying an Italian song Se So Arrubate A Nonna, which was released in 1993. Internet pointed out that the song features the same tune as the 1993 song

20 May 2026 3:38 pm
Top Gun creators recall how they managed to get Tom Cruise to onboard

Producer Jerry Bruckheimer and screenwriter Jack Epps Jr. recently recalled the unusual way actor Tom Cruise was convinced to star in the 1986 blockbuster Top Gun. Epps revealed that Cruise was always the first choice to play the lead character in the action drama directed by Tony Scott

20 May 2026 3:27 pm
Nancy MeyersChris Martin, Gwyneth Paltrow`s daughter Apple Martin set to debut

Coldplay frontman Chris Martin and actor Gwyneth Paltrow`s daughter, Apple Martin, is all set to make her acting debut with Nancy Meyers` upcoming film. However, specific plot details of Nancy`s semi-autobiographical story and Apple Martin`s character have been kept under wraps

20 May 2026 3:23 pm
Angelina Jolie`s daughter Zahara drops dad Brad Pitt`s last name at graduation

Actor Angelina Jolie`s daughter Zahara appears to have dropped her father Brad Pitt`s last name during her graduation ceremony at Spelman College in Atlanta. While her name was listed as `Zahara Marley Jolie-Pitt` in the official commencement program, it was announced as `Zahara Marley Jolie`

20 May 2026 3:20 pm
Kim Kardashians fashion brand linked to drug bust, denies involvement

Kim Kardashians brand SKIMS denied any involvement in an 8.4 million USD cocaine trafficking case after drugs were discovered in a truck carrying legitimate merchandise. Authorities confirmed the company had no knowledge or connection to the smuggling operation

20 May 2026 3:05 pm
Pooja Gor on playing Sandhya in Looteri Dulhan: She`s fighting for her identity

Pooja Gor gets candid about her character Sandhya in an investigating series of mysterious cases titled Looteri Dulhan. The actress shares insights on preparing for the role

20 May 2026 2:10 pm
Exclusive! Kunal Thakur on how wife Mukti Mohan helped him with Haryanavi

Glory actor Kunal Thakur opens up about transforming into the character of a professional boxer and learning the Haryanavi dialect for the series. He shared that he gained 10 kgs for his role and how his wife helped with the dialect

20 May 2026 2:00 pm
Watch! Stampede-like situation outside Jr NTR`s home as fans gather on birthday

Jr NTR celebrated his 43rd birthday as thousands of fans gathered outside his Hyderabad residence. The excitement doubled after the explosive first glimpse of Dragon directed by Prashanth Neel went viral online

20 May 2026 1:47 pm
Dragon teaser X reviews: Fans call Jr NTR and Prashanth Neel`s combo `insane`

The first glimpse of Jr NTR in Dragon directed by Prashanth Neel has received massive praise online. Fans on X called the teaser insane, highlighting its intense visuals, mass appeal, and powerful action presentation

20 May 2026 1:19 pm
Randeep Hooda: Often find myself smiling thinking of Nyomica

Two months into parenthood, Randeep Hooda says becoming a father has changed his everyday life, but not his creative choices

20 May 2026 1:00 pm
Cannes 2026: Mouni Roy turns heads in intricate patola-inspired ensemble

Mouni Roy impressed at Cannes 2026 during the launch of Bombay Stories in a handcrafted Gujarati Patola-inspired gown that reportedly took 300 hours to create. Fans praised the actress for showcasing Indian craftsmanship and elegance on the global red carpet stage

20 May 2026 11:37 am
Khatron Ke Khiladi 15: Orrys bikini wax confession for pain training goes viral

Orhan Awatramani, popularly known as Orry, called himself a reality show virgin ahead of Khatron Ke Khiladi 15. His hilarious revelation about getting a bikini wax done as pain training left fans amused online

20 May 2026 10:43 am
BTS ARMY says Michael Jackson would have loved J-Hopes latest dance tribute

J-Hope impressed fans with a viral dance tribute inspired by Michael Jackson. ARMY praised his smooth moves, stage presence and precision, with many saying the late King of Pop would have admired the BTS stars performance style

20 May 2026 10:33 am
Ekta Kapoor vacations in Bangkok with Urvashi Dholakia and others

Ekta had also shared a fun-filled carousel of videos and pictures from the trip on her social media account.

20 May 2026 9:57 am
Amitabh Bachchan absolutely fine amid viral health speculation

Amitabh Bachchan reassured fans amid hospitalisation rumours after sources confirmed he was healthy. The megastar shared a cryptic blog post about parrots chattering, which many interpreted as a subtle response to online gossip surrounding his health and recent hospital visit report

20 May 2026 9:49 am
Dragon glimpse reveals Jr NTR in rugged new avatar, fans call it explosive

Jr NTR unveiled the intense first glimpse of his upcoming film Dragon directed by Prashanth Neel. The gritty teaser introduces him as a feared assassin, sparking massive excitement among fans ahead of his birthday

20 May 2026 9:07 am
Salman Khan reacts to paps outside hospital, says hasnt forgotten how to fight

Salman Khan reacted strongly after a confrontation with paparazzi outside Hinduja Hospital went viral. The actor criticised insensitive paps behaviour, urged photographers to respect privacy during emotional moments, and warned that despite his age, he still knows how to stand up for himself

20 May 2026 8:49 am
Have you heard?: Anil Kapoor pens emotional for wife Sunita on their anniversary

Anil Kapoor celebrated 42 years of marriage and 53 years with wife Sunita Kapoor through an emotional Instagram post. The actor recalled their simple wedding, thanked her for supporting his dreams, while daughters Sonam Kapoor and Rhea Kapoor shared heartfelt wishes online

20 May 2026 8:29 am
Often find myself smiling thinking of Nyomica

Two months into parenthood, Randeep Hooda says becoming a father has changed his everyday life, but not his creative choices

20 May 2026 7:53 am
Dancing into stardom

Ahaan Panday to embrace his commercial hero era with a high-energy dance track in Ali Abbas Zafars next, he is set to undergo an intense prep for the dance number

20 May 2026 7:37 am
From stage lights to Cannes nights

Ranjana Aanjjan Srivastavs journey from theatre to films reaches a milestone as trailer of Chand Tara launches at the Cannes. Actress is set to make her film debut with Chand Tara

20 May 2026 7:33 am
Drishyam 3: CBFC asks to mute swear word in Telugu dub

Drishyam 3 has received a U/A 16+ certificate from the CBFC with minimal modifications across versions. While Malayalam, Tamil and Kannada versions passed without cuts, the Telugu version was asked to mute an expletive word

19 May 2026 10:25 pm
Rhea Chakraborty takes break from social media to reconnect with herself

Rhea Chakraborty has announced a temporary break from social media. Sharing an emotional note, the actress said she wants to reconnect with herself, embrace quiet moments and focus on living life beyond constant scrolling and online noise

19 May 2026 8:53 pm
Kattalan makers reveal Sunils character as Maari ahead of release

Makers of Kattalan have revealed Sunils character as Maari in the Antony Varghese-starrer. The pan-Indian Malayalam film, directed by Paul George, is set for a worldwide release on May 28, 2026

19 May 2026 7:49 pm
Guillermo del Toro calls Pan`s Labyrinth his second worst filmmaking experience

He said, quoted by Varitety, Twenty years ago, making this movie was like going against everything at all times.

19 May 2026 7:43 pm
Govinda`s manager says actor did not apologise to paparazzo after viral video

After videos and reports emerged about Govinda apologising to paps at a recent event after an altercation with security, his manager has now claimed the actor did not apologise. His manager added that it wasn`t the actor`s fault

19 May 2026 7:40 pm
Laura Linney enters DC Universe with HBOs Lanterns series

Laura Linney has officially joined HBOs upcoming DC series Lanterns alongside Aaron Pierre and Kyle Chandler. Her character details remain under wraps, though she briefly appears in a newly released teaser

19 May 2026 7:34 pm
Bharti Singh slams trolls for spreading false rumours of Haarsh, her separation

Bharti Singh dismissed rumours of separation from husband Haarsh Limbachiyaa, clarifying that their relationship is strong and the viral speculation stemmed from a joke misunderstood by social media users.

19 May 2026 7:21 pm
Vibe: Preity Zinta teams up with Kunal Kemmu for his second directorial

Preity Zinta is set to return to the big screen with Kunal Kemmu`s second directorial venture, Vibe, which also stars Sparsh Shrivastava and debutant Vanshika Dhir. This will be her second comeback project after Lahore 1947

19 May 2026 7:14 pm
Saif Ali Khan recalls advice to hide his marriage with Amrita Singh

Saif Ali Khan recalled being advised by a senior actor to keep his marriage with Amrita Singh a secret to protect his image and fan following. Calling it bizarre advice, Saif said it remains one of the worst suggestions he ever received

19 May 2026 6:59 pm
BTS fans turn detectives after Jins viral neck mark sparks online frenzy

Jin sparked massive online discussion after fans noticed an alleged mark on his neck during BTS ARIRANG tour. While some jokingly called it a hickey, others urged calm, suggesting it could simply be skin irritation or an allergy-related mark instead

19 May 2026 6:34 pm
Karthik Subbaraj marks first collaboration with Ilaiyaraaja in upcoming film

Filmmaker Karthik Subbaraj is set to collaborate with veteran music composer Ilaiyaraaja for the first time in his upcoming Tamil feature film. The untitled film will be his 10th directorial venture and Ilaiyaraajas 1540th film as a composer

19 May 2026 6:14 pm
Lady Gaga submits her Wednesday song The Dead Dance to Emmys

The song is written and produced by Lady Gaga and her frequent collaborators Andrew Watt and Cirkut (played by Henry Russell Walter), reports Variety.

19 May 2026 6:11 pm
Margot Robbie clears air around long-standing Internet rumour about herself

The actress further mentioned, It`s not a stupid rumour, it`s just amazing that this far along, it`s still incorrect.

19 May 2026 6:10 pm
Peter Jackson addresses Ryan Gosling`s exit from The Lovely Bones

Filmmaker Peter Jackson finally addressed actor Ryan Gosling`s much-discussed exit from the 2009 film The Lovely Bones, saying recasting an actor is ultimately the responsibility of the filmmakers

19 May 2026 6:10 pm
Vir Das dismisses claims of making jokes only on the current government

Actor-comedian Vir Das said on Monday, dismissing claims that he only criticises the current BJP government in his shows. He stated that he has done jokes songs, sketches, about every single leader in power long before this government

19 May 2026 6:07 pm
Naagin 7 Finale expected to have iconic naagins cameo and nostalgic twists

Tejasswi Prakash, Anita Hassanandani and Divya Agarwal are reportedly set to appear in the grand finale of Naagin 7. The rumoured reunion has sparked excitement among fans eagerly awaiting surprise cameos and nostalgic moments

19 May 2026 5:41 pm
KKK15: Rithvik Dhanjanis mother performs traditional rituals ahead of the show

Rithvik Dhanjani shared an emotional Instagram video of his mother performing traditional nazar utarna rituals before his departure to South Africa for Khatron Ke Khiladi, leaving fans touched by the wholesome family moment

19 May 2026 5:34 pm
Singer Inder Kaur found dead days after alleged kidnapping in Punjab

Punjabi singer Inder Kaur, also known as Yashinder Kaur, was found dead in Punjab six days after her alleged abduction. Police suspect the murder was linked to a rejected marriage proposal by Sukhwinder Singh, who is currently absconding

19 May 2026 5:31 pm
Main Vaapas Aaunga: Diljit Dosanjh reveals reason for missing trailer launch

Diljit Dosanjh, who missed the trailer launch of his upcoming film, Main Vaapas Aaunga, sent a special video message for his fans, revealing the reason for his absence. He said he was in Texas and was taking care of some things there

19 May 2026 5:17 pm
Kangana Ranaut calls Indian society `notorious` amid rising dowry deaths

Amid the rising cases of dowry deaths, politician and actress Kangana Ranaut has reacted to the matter, calling Indian society `notorious for abandoning daughters.` She also penned an important message for young women

19 May 2026 5:16 pm
Pritam and Pedro marks Rajkumar Hiranis first long-format OTT project

Rajkumar Hirani makes his streaming debut with Pritam and Pedro, directed by Avinash Arun. The quirky mystery series, backed by JioHotstar, follows two contrasting men brought together under unusual circumstances, blending humour, warmth and emotional storytelling in a long-format narrative

19 May 2026 4:56 pm
Suraj Nambiar shares `best part of life` amid separation from Mouni Roy

Amid the ongoing separation from Mouni Roy, Suraj Nambiar recently shared his first post on social media. Notably, he turned off the comments on the post, which had the song `Best part of life`

19 May 2026 4:41 pm
Cannes 2026: Oldboy director becomes first Korean to receive Frances Commandeur

Celebrated South Korean filmmaker Park Chan-wook received Frances prestigious Commandeur title at the Cannes Film Festival, becoming the first Korean director to earn the honour while also serving as president of the festivals competition jury

19 May 2026 3:53 pm
Mahhi Vij on Seher Hone Ko Hai`s recent track: May women raise voice against it

Mahhi Vij is receiving praise for her emotional portrayal of Kausar in Seher Hone Ko Hai. A recent powerful scene highlighting domestic abuse and trauma deeply resonated with viewers, sparking conversations around emotional healing, courage, and speaking up against abuse

19 May 2026 3:21 pm
Mithun Chakraborty to be a part of Rajinikanth`s Jailer 2, Mimoh shares BTS

Earlier in April, Rajinikanth wrapped the shooting of `Jailer 2`, bringing a much-awaited update to fans.

19 May 2026 3:11 pm
Exclusive! Sunny Hinduja says he thinks actors should not go to the gym

Sunny Hinduja spills the beans on his mysterious character, Vimal Khanna, in his latest series, and what attracted him to the role. He also reacted to being called an `underrated actor` and his thoughts on actors going to the gym

19 May 2026 3:11 pm
We are Alia Paglus: Sharvari and Vedang gush over her Maskara shoutout video

Alia Bhatt shared a video singing Maskara from Main Vaapas Aaunga and gave a shoutout to the team. At the trailer launch, Sharvari and Vedang Raina praised her warm nature, recalling how supportive she has been, and called themselves Alia Paglus too

19 May 2026 3:07 pm
TN CM Vijay gets the viral `TN 07 CM 2026` numberplate from GOAT director

After the number plate from GOAT, which read, `TN 07 CM 2026` went viral after Vijay won the Tamil Nadu elections, the director Venkat Prabhu gifted the same to Vijay recently. He shared the pictures on social media

19 May 2026 3:07 pm