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Actor Alia Batt’s sapphire necklace that she adorned at the event she hosted – the Hope Gala in London has become the talk of the town. The cost of the necklace is reported to be a whopping Rs 20 Crore. Scroll down to read more!
Actor Alia Batt’s sapphire necklace that she adorned at the event she hosted, Hope Gala, London has become the talk of the town. Read to know more.
Alia Bhatt assumed the role of host at the Hope Gala held in London on Thursday evening. The event was aimed at generating funds for the disadvantaged youth in India through the Salaam Bombay Foundation. The actress’ two striking ensembles of the evening – a white saree and a wine -coloured gown- captured a lot of attention. However, what stood out was her gorgeous sapphire and diamond necklace, adding a touch of glamour to her look.
Alia’s necklace steals the spotlight
Alia Bhatt hosted the Hope Gala in London on Thursday, an event held to raise funds for the underprivileged youth in India through the Salaam Bombay Foundation. The actress as usual impressed everyone with her fabulous sense of fashion wearing a white saree at one event and a wine-coloured gown at the other. Her sapphire diamond necklace, however, was the star of the event adding glamour to her look.
In celebration of her first charity gala hosting role, Alia adorned herself with a stunning sapphire necklace and coordinating sapphire ring from Bulgari. Those exquisite pieces from the renowned Italian jewellery brand are estimated to be valued at a whooping approximately 20 crore.
Alia Hosts Hope Gala
Alia took on the role of host at the Hope Gala in London on Thursday evening, which was aimed at raising funds for underprivileged adolescents in India. The event was graced by musician Harshdeep Kaur, comedian Rohan Joshi, director Gurinder Chadha, and other notable personalities. The Mandarin Oriental, the gala venue, shared a video on Instagram showing Alia in two distinct outfits. Besides this, Alia was clicked posing with entrepreneur and socialite Natasha Poonawalla during the course of the event.
Allu Arjun’s wax statue was recently unveiled at Madame Tussauds Dubai, marking a significant moment for the actor. Overflowing with gratitude, he described the event as a milestone moment. Take a closer look!
Picture Courtesy – Instagram
Allu Arjun stands out as one of the most talented and celebrated actors in Indian cinema today. With notable contributions to the entertainment industry, he has graced several blockbuster films, including the highly successful Pushpa 1: The Rise, which not only garnered historical success but also earned him a national award for his charismatic and swag-filled performance.
Adding another feather to his cap, Allu Arjun has now been immortalized with a wax statue at Madame Tussauds, a recognition reserved for those who have achieved something truly remarkable in their respective fields.
Allu Arjun expresses gratitude as his wax statue gets unveiled at Madame Tussauds Dubai
Allu Arjun’s wax figure was recently unveiled at Madame Tussauds Museum Dubai, marking a significant moment for the actor. Accompanied by his family, he graced the grand ceremony in Dubai and engaged with various media outlets, expressing his joy and gratitude for this prestigious honor.
Sharing the momentous occasion on his Instagram, Allu posted a picture alongside his wax statue, both striking his iconic Jhukega Nahi Sala pose from the blockbuster film Pushpa: The Rise. He also took to his Instagram stories to convey his heartfelt appreciation, describing the event as a milestone moment. Take a look:
Actors Aditi Rao Hydari and Siddharth got married on Tuesday, March 26. Their intimate wedding took place at Sri Ranganayakaswamy temple, Telangana.
Aditi Rao Hydari and Siddharth are now married. (Photo credits: Instagram/Aditi Rao Hydari)
Aditi Rao Hydari and Siddharth got married in an intimate ceremony on Tuesday, March 26. Their wedding ceremony was held at the Sri Ranganayakaswamy Temple Mandapam in Srirangpur, Telangana. The couple is expected to make an official announcement soon.
Aditi and Siddharth, who had been in a relationship for some time, got married in a low-key ceremony, surrounded by their close friends and family members. It has been reported that priests from Tamil Nadu were called upon to officiate their wedding.
Additionally, the chosen venue for the wedding holds significant sentimental value for Aditi’s family, as her maternal grandfather was purportedly the last ruler of the Wanaparthy Sansthanam.
Meanwhile, official pictures and further details are awaited.
For the unversed, Aditi and Siddharth began dating each other after they collaborated on the Tamil-Telugu film ‘Maha Samudram’ (2021). Irrespective of the speculations, the duo kept their relationship private for a while. However, the couple is often seen together at film premieres, award shows and private get-togethers.
Munawar Faruqui landed himself in trouble after he was detained by Mumbai Police in a Hookah bar raid case on Tuesday (March 26) late night. However, he was released later. Read on to know more
Munawar Faruqui Detained In Mumbai’s Hookah Bar Raid
Bigg Boss 17 winner Munawar Faruqui landed in big trouble after the Mumbai Police raided a Hookah bar in Fort area of Mumbai. The stand-up comedian was among the few people detained after the raid and a case was registered against them. However, they were released after initial interrogation by the police. Munawar could reportedly be charged under the COTPA, or the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act, 2003.
Munawar Faruqui detained in hookah bar raid
During a late-night raid at the Sabalan hookah parlour in Fort, South Mumbai, Munawar Faruqui was one of the many people who were detained by the police after a tip-off. This hookah bar is situated at Bora Bazar, which falls within the jurisdiction of MRA Marg police station. The officials took instant action after they were informed that the patrons were indulging in tobacco-based hookah use under the guise of herbal hookah.
They have detained more than a dozen individuals, including Munawar. The comedian will likely be charged under the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act if the officials find that they indeed used tobacco hookah under the pretext of herbal.
Reportedly, police also claims that 9 hookah pots worth Rs 13,500 and Rs 4,400 in cash was seized during the raid. This hookah parlour was also operating illegally.
Munawar Faruqui’s previous stint in jail
In 2021, Munawar Faruqui was arrested by police on the complaint filed by Eklavya Singh Gaud, the son of BJP MP, for allegedly hurting religious sentiments. The comedia was accused of making indecent remarks against Hindu deities at his comic show in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
Munawar was booked under IPC sections 295-A (deliberate and malicious acts, intended to outrage religious feelings of any class by insulting its religion or religious beliefs), section 269 (unlawful or negligent act likely to spread the infection of any disease dangerous to life) and other relevant provisions.
The district court had sent Faruqui to judicial custody till January 13, 2021. The Supreme Court of India granted him bail after 37 days.
Akshay Kumar spoke about his string of 16 consecutive flops at the trailer launch of ‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan’. However, he emphasised on his resilience and determination to continue working.
Akshay Kumar, who will be next seen in ‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan’, spoke about the time he faced 16 consecutive flops in his career. The actor was at the trailer launch of his upcoming film, where he spoke about the lukewarm response his recent films such as ‘Selfiee’ or ‘Mission Raniganj: The Great Bharat Rescue’ have received. Akshay also mentioned that facing so many flops at one go didn’t deter him. Instead, he just ‘stood there’ and kept on working.
Akshay Kumar spoke about the poor box office performance of his latest films and said, “We keep on trying for every kind of film. I don’t stick to one kind of genre. I keep on jumping from one genre to another, whether there is success or no success, that’s how I have always worked from the beginning of the career and nothing has stopped me. I’ll keep on doing it; something that is social, good, comedy or action.”
“I will always keep on doing different kinds of (work). I won’t be sticking to one kind of thing because people say, ‘sir, aaj kal comedy and action bohot chal rahe hai (I am told comedy and action is working these days)’. It doesn’t mean I should only do action. I myself start getting bored if I do one kind of thing and keep on trying something new. Whether it was ‘Toilet Ek Prem Katha’, ‘Airlift’ or ‘Rustom’, or many other films that I have done; sometimes success is there, sometimes it’s not”, he added.
He also addressed the time he faced multiple flops in his career and how he braved it, “It is not that I have not seen (this phase before), there was a time when I had 16 consecutive flops in one go in my career. But I stood there and kept on working and I’ll still do that. This is one film this year for which we all have done lots of hard work and now we are going to see the results. We hope this is going to bring good luck to all of us.”
Sunil Grover has opened up about his fight with Kapil Sharma and joked that it was “a publicity stunt” they did for Netflix long before the streaming giant set foot in India. The duo has reunited after seven years for The Great Indian Kapil Show. Ahead of the show’s premiere, Kapil and Sunil sat down for a press conference and addressed the infamous fight. Sunil poked fun at their now-ended feud and said that it was all pre-planned years ago.
“We were seated on the flight and we learnt that Netflix was coming to India. So, kuch aisa ho ke (acha) publicity stunt ho,” Sunil said, poking fun at his and Kapil’s fight.
Sunil even joked that Netflix India had called them to ask what could be done and thus, this idea came to them.
Kapil further said that Sunil was also busy with a number of projects. He was doing several series and projects so we couldn’t reunite, Kapil revealed. Sunil then said that his comeback felt like homecoming as he enjoyed working with Kapil and his team.
The teasers have already revealed that Sunil will be returning as Gutthi. In the first episode, he will be seen teasing Ranbir Kapoor and Neetu Kapoor.
Anjali-Sufi call off wedding, take down gift registry after backlash
Anjali Chakra and Sufi Malik announced their breakup weeks before their wedding
Anjali Chakra and Sufi Malik were accused by a section of the internet of scamming their followers by demanding wedding gifts even after calling off their wedding. Anjali, one half of the Instagram-famous former-couple, has now issued a clarification saying their wedding gift registry was only meant for guests and never shared online with their Instagram followers.
Anjali Chakra and Sufi Malik are a US-based same-sex couple — of Indian and Pakistani origin respectively — who rose to social media fame around five years ago. The couple announced their breakup earlier this week, citing infidelity on Sufi’s part. News of the breakup came as a shock to the couple’s followers as it happened just weeks before they were due to tie the knot.
Soon after the announcement, some eagle-eyed social media users noticed that Anjali and Sufi had registered themselves on a wedding gift website.
In some countries, a wedding registry is a service provided by a website that allows an engaged couple to list the gifts that they want from guests. This system prevents the couple from receiving unwanted or duplicate gifts.
It’s okay I’m not the only one going to hell if I’m the inspiration for Reddit posts. pic.twitter.com/tv0Snlv8qs
In Anjali and Sufi’s case, the couple registered themselves on Zola and asked guests to contribute to their honeymoon fund, among other things. When social media users noticed the registry was still up despite the wedding having been called off, they accused the influencers of scamming their guests.
Away from cricket, Virat Kohli spent some quality time with his family as his wife Anushka Sharma gave birth to the couple’s second child, son Akaay. Virat decided to give the entire 5-match Test series against England a miss to be with his wife, a decision that remained in debate among fans the entire series. As Kohli resumed his cricketing duties, joining the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) squad, he admitted that it was a surreal experience to spend some time away from the game, with his family.
It was rumoured that Anushka and Virat were in England during the former’s pregnancy with the second child. After his match-winning 77 against Punjab Kings on Monday, Kohli confirmed that he was outside the country for a couple of months.
“We were not in the country. We were in a place where people were not recognising us. Just time together as a family, just to feel normal for two months – for me, my family – it was a surreal experience. Of course having two kids, things become totally different from a family perspective. Just the ability to be together, the connections you make with your older child.
“Couldn’t have been more grateful to God for the opportunity to spend time with the family. It’s an amazing experience to just be another person on the road and not be recognised. That’s the promise I can give here – I’ll keep turning up and keep trying me best,” said Kohli.
During the post-match chat, Kohli also spoke about his future in the shortest format, lodging a sharp attack at those who have been debating his place in the forthcoming T20 World Cup.
“I know my name is now attached to just promoting the game in different parts of the world when it comes to T20 cricket. I’ve still got it I guess,” he said with a cheeky smile.
“I don’t play for these Caps anymore. That’s the promise I can give here — I’ll keep turning up and keep trying me best.” He was a trifle disappointed that he couldn’t finish the game.
Priyanka with daughter Malti Marie, husband Nick Jonas and other family members. Instagram
Priyanka Chopra splashes pink colour on her husband Nick Jonas, her daughter Malti and other family members in fan videos doing rounds on social media.
The couple also posed and danced with Priyanka’s mother Madhu Chopra, brother Siddharth Chopra and cousin Mannara Chopra at a private Holi party on Monday.
Sporting a white salwar kameez, Priyanka seemed to be the life and soul of the party as she guided Nick on matching her steps to the Bom Diggy Diggy song to the sound of dhols. Little Malti, who was dressed in a white outfit with a matching cap, enjoyed the proceedings from the lap of her mother.
Malti, who turned two on January 15, also enjoyed herself at the party as family members, including Priyanka’s mother, smeared gulal on her face. They also posed for a group photo with little Malti in Priyanka’s arms.
Priyanka will be next seen in Farhan Akhtar’s upcoming directorial Jee Le Zaraa alongside Alia Bhatt and Katrina Kaif. She will also share screen space with John Cena and Idris Elba in Heads of State.
Navya shared this image. (courtesy: NavyaNaveliNanda)
New Delhi: Navya Naveli Nanda’s holi album will surely uplift your mood if you are away from home. Amitabh Bachchan’s granddaughter shared glimpses of their holi celebrations and the pictures have the Internet’s heart. Navya shared pictures of the festive food they had, colours, pichkaris. She shared an adorable picture with her grandparents Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan. In another click, she can be seen seated on the lap of her mother Shweta Bachchan. But, among all, what captivated our interest is the picture featuring Jaya Bachchan with a pichkari in her hand. Sharing the pictures, Navya simply wrote, “Rang Barse.” Take a loo
Meanwhile, Shweta Bachchan shared some more images on her feed. She shared a picture with dad Amitabh Bachchan and brother Abhishek. She simply dropped a heart emoji in the caption. Take a look:
Janhvi Kapoor celebrated her birthday earlier this month by offering her prayers at the Tirupati Balaji Temple. She was joined by her rumoured boyfriend Shikhar Pahariya and best friend Orry. The internet sensation shared a video from their visit and it feattured Janhvi climbing up a portion of the stairs of her knees. Speaking with Orry for his vlog, Janhvi explained the reason she follows the tradition.
“I have a spiritual connection with the sacred temple and I visited the hill shrine almost for 50 times and I climbed the steps on my knees to fulfill my offer to Lord Balaji”, she told the media. The actress has frequented the temple with Shikhar in the recent months. She also has visited the temple with her sister Khushi Kapoor and their father Boney Kapoor in the past as well.
Meanwhile, Janhvi Kapoor along with her father Boney Kapoor visited Tollywood star hero Ram Charan’s residence in Hyderabad on Wednesday. The RRR actor shared two photos from their meet on his Instagram account. In the first photo, Ram was seen seated on the couch with Janhvi and Boney, among others involved in the film’s making. He also shared a candid photo in which Janhvi and Ram were seen chatting in his backyard. Sharing the photos, Ram wrote, “Looking forward to #RC16!!”
Earlier she took part in the launch puja as well. She is going to appear as heroine in the new movie. The film industry bigwigs including Megastar Chiranjeevi, well known producer Allu Arvind took part in the launch of the movie. According to the insiders, the shoot of the movie will start very soon.
The Hollywood actress and her husband, Good Charlotte guitarist Benji Madden, welcomed their first child, a daughter, in 2019.
Benji Madden and Cameron Diaz. File pic: Getty
Cameron Diaz has announced the birth of her first son, Cardinal Madden, at the age of 51.
The Hollywood actress, who married Good Charlotte guitarist Benji Madden, 45, in 2015, revealed the news of their second child in a joint Instagram post.
“We are blessed and excited to announce the birth of our son, Cardinal Madden,” they wrote.
“He is awesome and we are all so happy he is here! For the kid’s safety and privacy we won’t be posting any pictures – but he’s really cute.
“We are feeling so blessed and grateful. Sending much love from our fam to yours. Best wishes and good afternoon!!”
The couple, who married in an intimate ceremony at their home in Los Angeles after dating for eight months, welcomed a daughter, Raddix, in December 2019.
There’s Something About Mary actress Diaz met Madden through his brother, the Good Charlotte frontman Joel Madden, and his wife Nicole Richie.
Joel Madden was among the famous faces who congratulated the couple – along with Fall Out Boy bassist Pete Wentz and singers Lionel Richie and Katy Perry, who wrote on social media: “Another earth angel.”
Diaz, who starred in films including Charlie’s Angels and The Holiday, took a break from acting following the musical Annie, released in 2014.
She is set to appear in the upcoming Netflix comedy Back In Action with Jamie Foxx, as well as Apple TV+’s Outcome with Keanu Reeves.
Kanye West wants to be referred to by his legal name, Ye. Getty Images
That’s his name, don’t wear it out.
Kanye West’s chief of staff, Milo Yiannopoulos, demanded in a letter that the rapper be referred to as Ye and not his “slave name.”
“Ye is one of the most recognizable people in the world, on par with presidents and popes,” the letter obtained by Page Six read.
The rapper’s chief of staff, Milo Yiannopoulos, stated in a letter that West’s name change “was made fully, legally, and permanently.” Getty Images“He didn’t take the decision to change his name, potentially sacrificing some of the immense value captured by the brand of ‘Kanye West,’ lightly,” the letter read. Milo Yiannopoulos
“He didn’t take the decision to change his name, potentially sacrificing some of the immense value captured by the brand of ‘Kanye West,’ lightly. The change was made fully, legally, and permanently. This is who he is now. His name is Ye.”
Yiannopoulos, 39, wrote that he is calling on “streaming platforms, publishers, stores, unions, lyrics websites and data resellers” to make the change since they are some of “the most visible places.”
“He has on several occasions referred to it as his slave name,” the letter continued. “Ye is a black man in America who wants the right to full self-determination just like everyone else.”
Anupam Mittal gets his brains scanned for an AI tool on Shark Tank India 3 and netizens say he gave Tony Stark vibes
In the latest episode of Shark Tank India, a dynamic young entrepreneur showcased her groundbreaking AI brain-mapping tool designed to revolutionize the diagnosis and cognitive growth of neurodivergent children. Addressing the esteemed panel of sharks – Anupam Mittal, Aman Gupta, Vineeta Singh, Namita Thapar, and Ritesh Agarwal – she outlined how her innovative solution aims to address the shortcomings of traditional assessment techniques.
Utilizing a headset, the entrepreneur’s AI tool maps a child’s cognitive functions onto software, providing valuable feedback and tailored curriculum recommendations. Emphasizing that the tool serves as an assessment aid rather than a diagnostic tool, she highlighted its potential to streamline the diagnostic process for neurodivergent conditions. Under her vision, her company, Nema AI, aims to operate as a B2B entity, catering to schools and parents seeking alternative assessment methods.
Netizens appreciated Anupam Mittal for coming forward to test this AI product. A user wrote, ‘This guy is giving me Tony Stark vibes.’ Another one said, This is amazing, he literally looks RDJ Aka Tony Stark here,” Many even appreciated the product as well.
Diljit Dosanjh’s wedding rumours started swirling after his pic with Punjabi singer Nisha Bano went viral on social media. Now, Nisha has reacted to the viral pic and clarified her marital status, denying the speculation. Scroll down to read more details.
Nisha Bano Reacts To Wedding Rumours With Diljit Dosanjh After Viral Pic: Bollywood Nu Kaun Samjhave Ki…
Recently, rumours of Diljit Dosanjh’s marriage started surfacing online. According to a few reports, the Lover singer may even be a father to a son. The girl seen in a viral wedding photo with Dosanjh has finally spoken out about the subject, despite Diljit having remained silent. Now, Nisha Bano, the Punjabi singer featured in the viral pic, refutes the rumours of her wedding with the singer.
Nisha Bano Reacts To Viral Wedding Pic With Diljit Dosanjh
The girl in the photo, Nisha Bano, a well-known Punjabi singer and actor, has clarified things on her social media account. In her post, the songstress stated that although people in Punjab are aware that Nisha Bano is married to Sameer Mahi, nobody in Bollywood seems to be taking this fact seriously. Since the photo is going viral and Nisha is being tagged in a lot of posts and videos, she decided today to respond to everyone once and for all.
Her post in Punjabi reads, “Hahahaha koi menu v puchlo 🤣🤣🤣🤣 mai ave hi wife bnati 🤣🤣🤣 eh news bhut viral ho rahi n bhut Sare lok menu video n pics tag n share kar rahe 😂😂 but punjabiya nu ta pta k mai @sameermahiofficial di wife aa Bollywood nu kon samjave 🤣🤣🤣🤣.”
Madgaon Express marks Kumal Kemmu’s directorial debut.
Madgaon Express Movie Review: Excel Entertainment set a new precedent for new-age buddy films with Dil Chahta Hai and then followed it up with Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara years later. The air of uncertainty looms large over Jee Le Zaraa but don’t worry because Madgaon Express is here. But truth be told, Kunal Kemmu’s directorial debut doesn’t quite fit into this list of modern day films about friendship because it’s so much more than that. While it definitely pays an ode to friendship, it also has drug lords and the world of crime and smuggling set against a not-so-glamorous backdrop of Goa seamlessly interwoven into the narrative, which renders the story a lot of novelty.
Madgaon Express is something that we’ve never seen before and thank god for that. In fact, it’s even tough to slot it into a certain genre. The film is whacky, loud and chaotic and unapologetically revels in its own eccentricities. The characters are all oddballs and you wouldn’t want to encounter most of them in real life. It almost feels like Kunal chose to tell a tale without adhering to any set structures of storytelling and yet there’s a method to the madness. It’s so all over the place and such an incredible hodgepodge of so many things that you can’t help but burst out into peals of laughter every now and then, and that’s Madgaon Express’ biggest win.
The film revolves around childhood friends – Ayush, Pratik (fondly known as Pinku) and Dhanush (referred to as Dodo by his buddies) – who aspired to take a boys trip to Goa since their school days. But they grow up and their lives take different directions with Ayush moving to New York and Pinku to Cape Town with his family. While they build credible careers and live their best lives, Dodo is stuck in Mumbai where he works as a pizza delivery boy.
Madgaon Express marks Kumal Kemmu’s directorial debut.
Madgaon Express Movie Review: Excel Entertainment set a new precedent for new-age buddy films with Dil Chahta Hai and then followed it up with Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara years later. The air of uncertainty looms large over Jee Le Zaraa but don’t worry because Madgaon Express is here. But truth be told, Kunal Kemmu’s directorial debut doesn’t quite fit into this list of modern day films about friendship because it’s so much more than that. While it definitely pays an ode to friendship, it also has drug lords and the world of crime and smuggling set against a not-so-glamorous backdrop of Goa seamlessly interwoven into the narrative, which renders the story a lot of novelty.
Madgaon Express is something that we’ve never seen before and thank god for that. In fact, it’s even tough to slot it into a certain genre. The film is whacky, loud and chaotic and unapologetically revels in its own eccentricities. The characters are all oddballs and you wouldn’t want to encounter most of them in real life. It almost feels like Kunal chose to tell a tale without adhering to any set structures of storytelling and yet there’s a method to the madness. It’s so all over the place and such an incredible hodgepodge of so many things that you can’t help but burst out into peals of laughter every now and then, and that’s Madgaon Express’ biggest win.
The film revolves around childhood friends – Ayush, Pratik (fondly known as Pinku) and Dhanush (referred to as Dodo by his buddies) – who aspired to take a boys trip to Goa since their school days. But they grow up and their lives take different directions with Ayush moving to New York and Pinku to Cape Town with his family. While they build credible careers and live their best lives, Dodo is stuck in Mumbai where he works as a pizza delivery boy.
A few years later, they reconnect on social media and soon plan on a reunion by taking a trip to Goa. Thus begins the most adventurous trip that turns their lives upside down. It also gives them the opportunity to accept one another with all their flaws. While Ayush appears to be the sanest and most level headed of the lot, Pinku is an over-protected, hypochondriac and accident prone Gujarati man who hyperventilates over anything and everything. Dodo, on the other hand, is a typical jugaadu who ends up causing more harm than good every time trouble erupts.
Thrown into this mix are some zany characters like drug dealer Mendoza, smuggler Kanchan Kombdi and Tasha, a young girl who claims to have solutions to all kinds of glitches. Ayush, Pinku and Dodo get entangled in a cat and mouse chase as they get their hands on a bag full of cocaine on their way to Madgaon on a train with Mendoza, Kanchan Kombdi and Tasha adding to their sorrows.
Kunal deserves applause for knocking it out of the park with his very first project as a director. He pens a screenplay that’s all kind of hilarious and it is packed with oodles of funny one-liners, repartees and situations. There are hardly any jokes that don’t land. It’s delightful to see physical comedy make a re-entry to mainstream Bollywood and successfully managing to tickle our funny bones. Even with a runtime of 2 hours 25 minutes, Madgaon Express keeps you hooked throughout the tumultuous and tizzy ride with the narrative almost never dropping pace.
Sidharth Malhotra at CNN News18’s Rising Bharat Summit
Sidharth Malhotra was seen as the guest of CNN News18’s Rising Bharat Summit. On the second day a panel of Masala or Off-Beat: Scripting A New Story, the actor took the stage and shared about his journey. However, in one segment of the talk, Sidharth also revealed his first pay cheque which he received while doing an advertisement campaign.
Revealing about the same, Sidharth Malhotra said, Samsung ka ek campaign chal raha tha uss time pe. Aur unko ek ladka aur ek ladki chahiye the ek session ke liye. Mera pehla pay check tha 2.5-3000 rs.” The Yodha actor also went ahead and shared how he landed in Mumbai and started his acting journey. He shared that Anubhav Sinha called him. “Ek saal humne training ki. Aap apne lines bolte hai, aap script ke baare mein baat karte hai. Aap prep karte hai uske liye. Shooting shuru hone wali hai. Achanak se hume pata chalta hai unke pass commitment hai aur behetarin commitment hai. Jo ki picture delay hog aye hai ya shayad nah ho ya koi aur direct kare usko.”
Sidharth Malhotra is currently seen in Yodha co starring Raashii Khanna and Disha Patani. He has been receiving an overwhelming response for his performance. After the release of the film, the actor decided to surprise the viewers who flocked to theatres to catch the movie over the weekend. Videos of Sidharth inside cinema halls interacting with the cine-goers have gone viral on social media.
Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas and Malti Marie were spotted offering prayers at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on Wednesday, (March 20). Their pics from the holy place are now going viral on social media. Take a look!
Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas And Malti Marie Seek Blessings At Ayodhya’s Ram Temple, Netizens Go ‘Jai Shri Ram’
Priyanka Chopra is making sure that she is close to her roots! The actress who recently visited Mumbai, for a couple of events, was spotted at Ram Temple in Ayodhya, along with her husband Nick Jonas and their little munchkin Malti Marie. The trio were seen offering prayers at the holy place. Netizens love how the actress took her family to the temple.
Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas and Malti Marie Offer Prayers At Ayodhya Ram Temple
Bollywood paparazzi took to social media to share pictures of the star couple and their adorable daughter on Wednesday. The trio were seen dressed in traditional ensembles as they offered prayers at the temple. While Priyanka is seen dressed in a yellow suit, Nick Jonas donned a white kurta for the visit to the temple. Along with them,
Netizens React
Soon after the pics were shared on social media, scores of fans chimed into the comments section. One of the fans wrote, “Baby malti ❤️😍 she’s adorable 🥰,” another added, “Jai Shree Ram❤🙏.” A third fan wrote, “Their daughter looks exactly like Nick❤️ Jai Shree Ram🙌.”
Eiza González almost went to extremes after losing out on roles for being ‘too hot’
Some actors go to great lengths to embody a character they’re playing in a movie or television show. For Mexican actress Eiza González, she contemplated making drastic alterations to her appearance to help her land a job.
“I remember being [told for] so many projects, ‘She’s too pretty for the role. She’s too hot for the role,’” the 34-year-old told InStyle. “Then I’d just be like, ‘What is Margot Robbie? She’s the hottest, most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen in my life!’”
“I had an identity crisis for a very long time,” she revealed. “I was like, ‘Do I shave my head? Do I make myself less attractive? Do I make myself more attractive? Do I not dress super-hot or do I dress super-hot or do I cover myself all the time?’”
Eiza González says she considered altering her appearance after not landing acting jobs for being “too hot.” (David Livingston/FilmMagic/Getty Images)
Eiza González says she considered altering her appearance after not landing acting jobs for being “too hot.” (David Livingston/FilmMagic/Getty Images)
Eiza González told InStyle she “had an identity crisis for a very long time.” (David Roemer/InStyle)
It’s a bizarre dichotomy for González, who experienced the opposite treatment in Mexico as a young actress and singer.
The press would eviscerate her appearance, labeling her not pretty enough. Since adolescence, she struggled with eating disorders, exasperated by paparazzi who photographed her on the beach and captured her cellulite. González says it was the most terrifying moment of her life.
“I went through a lot of trouble with my body, with my curves, with my look,” the “3 Body Problem” star said. “It was really tough.”
But González always found solace in the fact she loved her craft. “The moment that I was acting and the moment that I was singing and the moment that I was on that stage, I was more alive than ever.”
Eiza González in a white plunging dress on the carpet soft smiles split Eiza looks over her shoulder at the same event
Bollywood’s power couple Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone are set to become proud parents to their baby, towards the end of this year. Now, we hear that Ranveer is set to take a paternity break to spend time with his baby and wife Deepika.
EXCLUSIVE! Ranveer Singh Planning On Taking Long Paternity Leave To Spend Time With Deepika Padukone And Their Baby
Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone are expecting their first child together in September of this year. Recently, the much-in-love couple shared the good news with the internet community on Instagram. Now, a source close to the couple, in a chat with Zoom, revealed that the soon-to-be father has decided to take an extended paternity leave.
The source tells Zoom, “Deepika had already cleared the decks. She had gradually eased out of all work and was getting ready for a long paternity leave. Ranveer had no such plans. But after his one-year dates for Baiju Bawra were vacated, Ranveer had no other assignments ready to go on the floor. He has now decided not to take any interim assignments before Don 3, Shaktimaan, and Aditya Dhar’s action films start next year. He will be spending time with Deepika and the baby.”
Authorities in Noida claimed that popular YouTuber Elvish Yadav was part of a scheme to distribute snake venom at rave parties, allegedly to enhance his online popularity.
YouTuber Elvish Yadav Allegedly Involved in Supplying Snake Venom at Rave Parties For Bhaukaal
On Sunday (March 17), a local court arrested the Big Boss OTT 2 winner Elvish Yadav in connection with the snake venom case and sent him to judicial custody for 14 days. Noida police sources claimed that YouTuber Elvish Yadav supplied snake venom at rave parties in the National Capital Region (NCR) to increase his social media following and make money. Also, he wanted to show that he had swag.
Elvish Yadav Did This For Swag
“During questioning, Yadav did not accept the crime… but we have a lot of evidence. For him, it was to make a statement that he’s got ‘swag’ or ‘bhaukaal’. He wanted to paint a picture among his fans as someone who is completely unafraid of law-enforcement agencies and can do whatever he wishes,” said a police officer.
Police sources revealed that evidence of the use of snake venom was found in more than six parties linked to Yadav. Yadav was personally present at some of these parties. An official said,“Those who attended the parties in question are being identified; appropriate action will be taken against them for using the snake venom.”
About The Snake Venom Case
The case came to light on November 3 last year following a tip-off from People for Animals, an NGO headed by BJP MP Maneka Gandhi from Sultanpur. Following the tip-off, police arrested five people from a banquet hall in Sector 51 of Noida. Although Yadav was named as one of the accused in the FIR, he was not arrested at this point. The FIR stated in the case, “We received information that a YouTuber, Elvish Yadav, shoots videos with snake venom and live snakes in farmhouses in Noida and NCR along with other gang members/YouTubers and organises rave parties illegally.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu says she would never do a dance number again. (Photo: Instagram)
Samantha Ruth Prabhu set the dance floor on fire when she featured in Allu Arjun’s Pushpa: The Rise with the song ‘Oo Antava’. In a recent interview, Samantha opened up about shooting the track when she revealed that it was very ‘uncomfortable’ for her as an actor. She recalled that her legs were shivering while filming the song and went on to say that it was ‘very difficult’.
“I have always operated from a space of ‘I’m not good enough, I don’t feel pretty, I don’t look like the other girls.’ So for me, it was a huge challenge. It was actually the first shot of “Oo Antava”… I was shaking from fear because sexy is not my thing. It’s not my thing. But how I’ve grown both as an actor and as a person is I’ve always made sure that I put myself in the most uncomfortable, unforgiving, very difficult circumstances,” Samantha said during the India Today Conclave.
The actress admitted that she did not feel very confident but decided to do Oo Antava because she wanted to explore something new. “I think that, for me, it was the lyrics. It was a challenge. And I think we can move past judging women for wanting to look good. We can do everything. We can look good,” she said.
However, when asked if she would do a dance number again in the future, Samantha made it clear that she would never do it. “No, I don’t see the challenge in it anymore,” she said.
Meanwhile, the shooting for Pushpa 2: The Rule is currently underway. The film, which stars Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna in the lead, will hit theatres on August 15 this year.
Rajesh A. Krishnan’s women-centric drama, also featuring Diljit Dosanjh and Kapil Sharma, is slated to hit the theatres on March 29
Kriti Sanon, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Tabu in Crew YouTube
Fed up with their low-paying jobs, three air hostesses — played by Kareena Kapoor Khan, Kriti Sanon and Tabu — embark on a journey of thrill and adventure in the trailer of Rajesh A. Krishnan’s women-centric drama Crew, also featuring Bengali actor Saswata Chatterjee, dropped on Saturday.
The two-minute-forty-four second long trailer begins with the lead actresses sitting inside a police station as a female inspector storms in and questions them about stolen gold.
The subsequent clips shed light on their financial struggles as air hostesses with Kohinoor Airlines, a company that has gone bankrupt. While Kriti’s character is desperate for her Diwali bonus, Kareena’s struggles to pay her rent regularly. In the middle of these day-to-day challenges, a minister dies on their flight. In an attempt to awaken him, the three air hostesses find gold bars hidden inside his shirt.
Kareena, Tabu and Kriti approach their boss Mittal ji (Rajesh Sharma) and convince him to entrust them with the job of smuggling gold bars. Overcoming police inspection and other challenges on their way, the three air hostesses endeavour to smuggle the gold. However, at this point, they cross paths with a customs officer (Diljit Dosanjh). The air hostesses suspect that Dosanjh is aware of their mission. The trailer also features Kapil Sharma as Tabu’s love interest and Bengali actor Saswata Chatterjee as a multi-millionaire, the chairman of Kohinoor Airlines.
A perfect mix of humour and thrill, the trailer is full of sarcastic comments on socioeconomic disparities in today’s world. The trailer ends with Tabu putting her foot down as she convinces Kriti to pull herself together in the middle of a crisis. Snippets from the film’s Ghagra track play in the background along with a rendition of the Khalnayak song Choli Ke Peeche.
Shakira said she put her career ‘on hold’ during her 11-year relationship with the soccer star
Shakira opened up about prioritizing her relationship with her ex-partner, Gerard Piqué, over her career during their 11 years together.
The 47-year-old singer and the 37-year-old soccer star dated from 2011 to 2022 and share sons Milan, 11, and Sasha, 9. During a recent interview, Shakira reflected on how she gave up professional opportunities to spend time with Piqué while he was playing for FC Barcelona.
“For a long time, I put my career on hold, to be next to Gerard, so he could play football,” Shakira told The Sunday Times in an interview published Friday.
Shakira opened up about sacrificing in her relationship with her ex-partner, Gerard Piqué. (Getty)
“There was a lot of sacrifice for love,” she added.
On March 22, the “Whenever, Wherever” hitmaker will debut her first new album in seven years, “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran (Women Don’t Cry Anymore).” Since her separation from Piqué, she released a handful of new tracks, but her last full-length studio album, “El Dorado,” arrived in 2017.
Shakira told The Sunday Times she spent most of the past seven years between her two albums raising her children in Barcelona. After splitting with Piqué, she moved to Miami with Milan and Sasha.
The three-time Grammy Award winner and the professional soccer player met when he made a brief cameo in her music video for “Waka Waka,” the official song of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.
After sparking dating rumors, the two went public with their romance in 2011. Shakira and Piqué surprised fans when they announced their split in June 2022. Speculation of cheating began shortly after Shakira released the track “BZRP Music Session #53,” which many felt confirmed the soccer player had been unfaithful.
The former couple dated 11 years before splitting in 2022. (Getty Images)
She later admitted she had been “betrayed” during an interview with People en Español. At the time of the split, her father had been “gravely injured” in an accident.
“Everything happened at once. My home was falling apart,” she told the outlet. “I was finding out through the press that I had been betrayed while my dad was in the ICU.”
Shakira told the outlet she did not think she was “going to survive” at one point.
“The man I have loved the most in my life, my father, was leaving me when I needed him the most,” she revealed. “I couldn’t talk to him or go to my best friend for the advice I needed so much.”
During her interview with The Sunday Times, Shakira shared her thoughts on the challenges of a romance between a musician and an athlete.
Badshah, Varun Dhawan, Harshdeep Kaur, Huma Qureshi, Munawar Faruqui and Karan Tacker, among others, praised Ed Sheeran and Diljit Dosanjh’s performance.
Diljit Dosanjh and Ed Sheeran performed in Mumbai.
Fans were in for a surprise as singer Ed Sheeran sang in Punjabi for the first time ever during his concert in Mumbai on Saturday. He was joined by singer Diljit Dosanjh, and they performed his song Lover. The duo received roaring applause from hundreds of fans present at the Mahalaxmi Race Course Grounds. Both of them later shared posts on Instagram.
Diljit, Ed perform to Punjabi song
Diljit, on his Instagram, shared a brief clip as he sang with Ed. For the show, Diljit wore a black and golden outfit with a red turban. Ed was seen in a black T-shirt and denims. He also played the guitar. The words on the video read, “Ed Sheeran singing Panjbai for the first time.”
Diljit pens note, celebs react
He captioned the post, “@teddysphotos 🇮🇳🇬🇧 Brother Singing in PANJABI for the First Time BURRAAAA (love-you gesture emoji) Chak deya Ge (smiling face with sunglasses emoji).” Reacting to the post, Badshah wrote, “Bro got Ed Paaji as guitarist.” Varun Dhawan said, “Global domination.” Harshdeep Kaur commented, “World Domination!!!! With pure love and music!! Dil-Jeet liya (Won my heart).”
Ed talks about Mumbai performance
Ed also posted a video of their performance. As it ended, the duo hugged each other as the fans cheered for them. He captioned the post, “Got to bring out @diljitdosanjh tonight in Mumbai and sing in Punjabi for the first time. I’ve had such an incredible time in India, more to come !”
Huma Qureshi posted raised hands, black heart and fire emojis. Sukriti Kakar said, reacting to the video, “Best night of Mumbai.” Munawar Faruqui wrote, “Whaaaatttt, not crying! Not crying.” Karan Tacker’s comment read, “This came in as such a banger of a surprise.”
A day before, Shweta Singh Kirti, on her X account had shared a video statement urging the Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene in the ongoing CBI probe into her brother’s death.
In a major development, sister of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput (SSR), Shweta Singh Kirti on Friday stated that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), which is probing the death of the actor, will soon be disclosing case -related details.
The information was shared by Shweta Singh Kirti on her X account. “Just wrapped up a discussion with the CBI. They’ve assured us that all case details will be disclosed soon. With thorough investigation in progress, every angle is being scrutinized to ensure airtight results. #AgenciesFastTrackSSRCase,” Kirti posted on her X handle.
Shweta had requested PM’s intervention after delay in probe
A day before, Shweta Singh Kirti, on her X account had shared a video statement urging the Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene in the ongoing CBI probe into her brother’s death. “It is the 45th month of my brother passing away and we still don’t know any updates on the investigation that is being conducted by the CBI. I would highly request your intervention in this matter because as a family and as a country we are grappling with so many unanswered questions. And your attention will really help us to get to know where the CBI has reached in their investigation. It will bring peace to hearts which have been looking for answers, who want to know what happened that day,” Kirti stated in a video statement.
Just wrapped up a discussion with CBI. They’ve assured us that all case details will be disclosed soon. With thorough investigation in progress, every angle is being scrutinized to ensure airtight results. #AgenciesFastTrackSSRCase
45 months since my brother Sushant Singh Rajput’s passing, and we still seek answers. PM Modi ji, kindly help us know the progress of the CBI investigation. Justice for Sushant is our plea. @narendramodi#JUSTICEFORSSRPENDINGpic.twitter.com/YCyQs6kcdQ
A plethora of Bollywood celebrities made a stunning appearance at Isha Ambani’s Holi party in the city, each dressed to perfection in their most captivating ensembles. Let’s take a look!
With the vibrant festival of colors, Holi, just around the corner, excitement permeates the air, especially in Bollywood! Known for their extravagant celebrations, this year was no different as Isha Ambani threw a pre-Holi bash that set the town abuzz. The who’s who of Bollywood graced the event, dressed to the nines and ready to make a statement. From dazzling traditional attire to contemporary chic, the stars flaunted their fashion prowess. Let’s take a look at who attended and what they wore.
Bollywood celebs attend Isha Ambani’s Holi party
Priyanka Chopra was an absolute vision at the pre-Holi bash, radiating elegance in a breathtaking peach-colored attire that perfectly complemented her iconic desi girl persona. Adorned with a sparkling necklace, she added just the right touch of glamour to her ensemble. With her luscious golden brown hair cascading down in loose waves, Priyanka epitomized beauty and grace, captivating everyone’s attention effortlessly.
Shilpa Shetty, renowned for her impeccable fashion sense, stunned in a vibrant green outfit adorned with a cape that elevated her look to new heights of style. The diva exuded confidence as she struck poses for the cameras, her smile radiating warmth and elegance. On the other hand, Sharvari Wagh opted for an ethnic look, donning a deep blouse paired with palazzo pants, and she looked absolutely resplendent.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu revealed recently that she was forced to go public about Myosotis diagnosis.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu revealed in 2022 that she had been diagnosed with an autoimmune condition called Myositis. The actress then took a break from films so that she could focus on her health. The actress has taken a step forward to spread awareness about the disease. She was also appointed as the brand ambassador for Myositis India last year. Speaking about her illness, Samantha Ruth Prabhu revealed at India Today Conclave 2024 that she was forced to go public about her diagnosis.
At the conference, Samantha recalled why she decided to disclose to the world about her illness, “I was forced to go public about my disorder. At that time, I had my female-centric film due for release. I was very sick back then. It was hard and I wasn’t ready. There were all sorts of speculation going around and misinformation being spread. The producers needed me to promote it, otherwise, it (the film) would just die,” she shared.
The actress continued, “So, I agreed to do one interview. Obviously, I didn’t look the same. I had high doses of medication to keep me stable. I was forced to. Given a choice, I wouldn’t have come out and announced it. I was called sympathy queen by the public. My journey as an actor, as a human being, I have evolved so much. Early on in my career, I was anxious and go up (online) looking for nasty articles and what was being written about me.”
Amitabh Bachchan was spotted attending the ISPL match with his son Abhishek Bachchan, where he addressed the circulating reports of his hospitalization throughout the day as fake news. Take a look!
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Megastar Amitabh Bachchan unequivocally dispelled rumors of ill health as fake news, conclusively putting an end to speculations about his hospitalization. Earlier in the day, social media platforms were inundated with concerned fans inquiring about Bachchan’s well-being following reports suggesting he had undergone an angioplasty procedure for either a clot in his leg or a blocked artery.
Amitabh Bachchan breaks silence on reports of his hospitalization
On the evening of March 16, Amitabh Bachchan and his son Abhishek Bachchan were captured in photographs at the Dadoji Kondadev Stadium in Thane, attending the final match of the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) between Majhi Mumbai and Tiigers of Kolkata. This appearance came just hours after reports of Bachchan’s hospital visit had surfaced.
In a circulating video on social media, Big B is seen exiting the stadium when someone from the crowd inquires about his health. Initially gesturing with his hands to indicate everything is fine, Bachchan then responds verbally, stating, “Fake news,” in reference to the rumors surrounding his health.
In the afternoon, reports began circulating regarding the Piku actor’s health, with various claims emerging. Some sources indicated that he had visited the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital for a routine check-up, while others suggested he had undergone an angioplasty procedure.
The purpose of the angioplasty was reported differently, with some mentioning a blockage in his leg and others citing a blocked artery. Despite these reports, there was no official confirmation from either the hospital or Bachchan’s office for much of the day. Nonetheless, hashtags such as #AmitabhBachchan and #KokilabenHospital became top trends on social media platform X.
Amitabh Bachchan’s work front
Amitabh Bachchan recently starred in the action movie Ganapath alongside Tiger Shroff and Kriti Sanon. His upcoming project is the highly anticipated sci-fi action film Kalki 2898 AD, slated for release in 2024. The movie boasts an impressive cast, including Prabhas, Kamal Haasan, Deepika Padukone, and Disha Patani.
Ed Sheeran expresses his desire to collaborate with Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan, both in music videos and potentially in a Bollywood film, during an exclusive interview with Zoom.
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So, what happens when the world’s biggest pop star Ed Sheeran wants the biggest Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan to collaborate with him? I guess you are about to find out soon. During a recent exclusive interview with Zoom, the Shape of You singer spilt some beans on his love and understanding of Bollywood. Of course, the topic of cameos and music videos popped up.
Ed Sheeran wants to feature Shah Rukh Khan in his music video
While chatting with us, Ed, ahead of his Mumbai schedule for the +–=÷× Tour (Mathematics Tour), indulged in a fun rapid-fire round, where he freely expressed his interest towards Bollywood and its stars. It was then that Ed noted that he would love to make a cameo appearance in a Bollywood film.
“Umm… I never thought about it really. But, I guess, Shah Rukh (Khan) because he is the biggest star,” said Ed, and when we added that SRK is simply the best, Ed Sheeran, wearing a smile on his face, nodded in agreement.
Olivia Munn has revealed that she was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent a double mastectomy, thanking her doctors and urging fans to calculate their own risk assessment.
“I’m lucky. We caught it with enough time that I had options. I want the same for any woman who might have to face this one day,” the 43-year-old actor posted on Instagram on Wednesday with photos and a video of her being treated at a hospital.
Munn said she took a genetic test in February 2023 that checks for 90 different cancer genes and was negative for all. Even so, her doctor decided to calculate her Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Score and that “saved my life,” Munn wrote.
Recording a high score, Munn had imaging tests and then got a biopsy, which found she had an aggressive form of cancer in both breasts. She had a double mastectomy 30 days after the biopsy and has had four surgeries in the past 10 months. She said she kept it private because “I needed to catch my breath and get through some of the hardest parts before sharing.”
Shah Rukh Khan meets Ed Sheeran and breaks the internet.
Shah Rukh Khan and Ed Sheeran broke the internet after they recreated the Bollywood superstar’s signature pose. On late Wednesday night, Ed surprised fans by sharing a video with Shah Rukh. The singer, who is in India for a concert this weekend, revealed he met Shah Rukh and Farah Khan and went on to share a video from what seems to be Mannat. In the video, SRK taught Ed his iconic pose.
The video showed Ed Sheeran following Shah Rukh’s lead and acing the pose. Impressed by his work, Shah Rukh leaned in towards him, seemingly giving him a hug and a kiss on his head. However, the video was cut off before the moment could play out. Ed shared the video with the song Deewangi Deewangi from Om Shanti Om and the caption, “This is the Shape of Us. Spreading love together….”
Excited fans asked Ed, “WHY DID YOU CUT THE KISS ♥️?” Meanwhile, a thrilled Armaan Malik commented, “finally!! .” Farah, who recorded the video for them, commented, “If this was the last thing I directed i ll die happy ♥️.” She also shared the video on her Instagram account and wrote, “When u get to direct Ed sheeran & Shahrukh khan u get? …. #SherKhan of course @iamsrk @teddysphotos.” A few were also in shock by the crossover. Watch the video below:
In an exclusive conversation with Zoom, Ed Sheeran opened up about his plans for his upcoming Mumbai concert for the +–=÷× (Mathematics) tour. He also named King as the artist he would like to collaborate with… someday.
Worshipped by many and, most definitely, loved by one and all, Ed Sheeran is not your typical singer-songwriter. The multiple Grammy-winning artist is back in India after a long and agonising wait of six years. In his recent exclusive interview with Zoom, Ed Sheeran gave us a little insight into his life as a chart-topping crooner and also revealed the name of the Indian musician that he would like to collaborate with… someday, and to our delight, he mentioned King as his desired partner.
Ed Sheeran wants to work with King
When we sat down with Ed for his Mumbai leg of +–=÷× Tour (Mathematics Tour), we got him talking about that one Indian artist that he would like to collaborate with. It so happened that during the rapid-fire round, Raw Ed, we asked him to name an ‘Indian artist that he would like to collaborate with in the near future.’ To which, Ed Sheeran replied, “It would be King. He has been making waves lately and he is a very good artist.”
Social media users started spreading a rumour on Monday claiming that Sidhu Moosewala’s mother had given birth to twins and was admitted to the hospital. Balkaur Singh, the late singer’s father, has now clarified everything in a statement.
Sidhu Moosewala’s Father Clears Air On Arrival Of Twin Babies, Shares Social Media Post: Lot Of Rumours About Family…
The late Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala’s family has been in the news a lot since his passing. Recently, the pregnancy of Moosewala’s mother brought his family into the spotlight once more. The news was celebrated by all until another rumour made it to social media that the mother was blessed with twins on Monday. However, now a statement from Sidhu Moosewala’s father Balkaur Singh is surfacing on social media, leaving everyone shocked. Without providing any details, Sidhu’s father stated that false stories are being circulated about his family.
Sidhu Moosewala’s Father Issues Statement
In a Facebook post shared by Sidhu Moosewala’s father, he wrote,”We are grateful to Sidhu’s fans who are concerned about the family, but we appeal that there are a lot of rumours going around about the family. They should not be trusted. Whatever the news, the family will share it with all of you.”
This post makes it abundantly clear that a lot of false information regarding the mother of Sidhu Moosewala’s pregnancy is being circulated. Since nothing in this post is apparent, a major question is now being raised regarding Sidhu’s mother’s pregnancy.
Rumours Regarding Pregnancy Of Sidhu Moosewala’s Mom
It was previously reported that Sidhu Moosewala’s mother used IVF to conceive. People were shocked to learn that she was pregnant at the age of 58. Then, news broke yesterday that his mother’s health had suddenly declined and she had been admitted to the hospital. She could have given birth to twins, according to many. Balkaur Singh, the father of Sidhu Moosewala, has now denied these reports in a Facebook post. However, he didn’t say which of these rumours is untrue. His fans are now persistently asking him to speak candidly about this matter.
About Pregnancy Of Sidhu Moosewala’s Mom
For those who are unaware, the parents of the late Punjabi singer Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu, better known as Sidhu Moosewala, were said to be expecting a new member of the family in February of this year, according to an Indian Express article. His father is sixty, and his mother is fifty-eight, according to reports.
Ranveer Singh in a hilarious video, spoke about the science of Orry and how he poses with celebrities shows his ratings for them
Bollywood’s best friend, Orhan Awatramani aka Orry, became a household name as became a frequent guest at parties and social gatherings. After being constantly spotted on outings with Nysa Devgan and Janhvi Kapoor, his social media following started to grow. Having established himself as a ‘liver’ through various interviews where he openly said that he considers ‘working on himself as a job,’ he often takes the internet by storm with his posts. Now, he has shared a hilarious incident from Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s three-day pre-wedding festivities.
In the video, he is seen standing around with Ranveer Singh and Arjun Kapoor. Orry urges the Bajirao Mastani actor to tell something to the camera. He refuses to do so while wearing his glasses. He prepares himself and then introduces the influencer. He goes on to state that to date he doesn’t know what the latter does, as he states that he is a liver, Arjun takes a playful jibe and says, “2 kidneys,” which makes the rest of the chuckle.
Stating that Orry is a case study, he goes on to explain the ‘science of Orry,’ which is the influencer’s way of showing his celebrity rating by placing his palm on their shoulders or chest. Sharing the hilarious video, he wrote, “@ranveersingh reveals the reason behind the 👋🏿❤️+ 📸 !! Yes, moving forward the 👋🏿❤️+📸 will have a scoring system 😵#kidding.” It is safe to say that the video has left the netizens in laughter as they are loving the bond shared by the three men in the video.
Director Christopher Nolan and Producers Emma Thomas and Charles Roven win the Oscar for Best Picture for “Oppenheimer” during the Oscars show at the 96th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S., March 10, 2024. REUTERS/Mike Blake Purchase Licensing Rights
Half a world away from Hollywood, citizens in Hiroshima, Japan, reacted to the best picture win for “Oppenheimer”, the blockbuster that depicted the race to develop the atom bomb that devastated their city 78 years ago.
The biopic about physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer took in seven Oscars at Sunday night’s Academy Awards after grossing $954 million worldwide. But the film has yet to screen in Japan, the only country to have suffered nuclear bombing, with U.S. strikes on Hiroshima and Nagasaki near the end of World War Two.
“I myself would definitely like to watch this movie,” said Yasuhiro Akiyama, a 43-year-old teacher.
“I hope more people around the world who have seen the movie would want to visit Hiroshima and come to the Peace Memorial Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome,” he added.
“Oppenheimer” will finally open in Japan on March 29, about eight months after its debut. The opening last summer came just weeks before memorials of the blasts that claimed more than 200,000 lives.
Controversies over the film’s content, which some criticized as glossing over the human toll of the bombings, and marketing cast doubt on whether the film would get shown in Japan.
Many Japanese were offended by a fan-created “Barbenheimer” campaign online that linked the movie to “Barbie”, another blockbuster that opened around the same time.
Teruko Yahata, a survivor of the Hiroshima bombing, last week told Reuters that she was eager see “Oppenheimer” and hoped it would reinvigorate debate over nuclear weapons.
‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ executive producer Molly McNearney and Walt Disney TV alternative head Rob Mills share the behind-the-scenes scoop on how this year’s Oscars telecast went down
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Just minutes before the Oscars were set to begin, the show’s producers realized they had a problem: Some of the year’s key A-listers and nominees weren’t inside the Dolby Theatre just yet. The perfect storm of traffic delays, pro-Palestine protests, the first day of daylight saving time and an earlier start time had contributed to the last-minute crunch.
“We were definitely stressed out, because we had to have certain celebrities in their seats,” Oscars producer Molly McNearney — also an EP on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” — tells Variety on Monday morning. “We talk to people in the monologue. And in order to for that to pay off, you want to see their reactions. We were still waiting on five or six people to get into their seats. It was definitely chaotic to get them all in quickly. So we pushed by five minutes, which didn’t feel like too much.”
Among the names mentioned in host Jimmy Kimmel’s monologue were Lily Gladstone, Ryan Gosling, Cillian Murphy, Margot Robbie, Robert Downey Jr. and Martin Scorsese — so it was key that they be in their seats when the show began.
“Once we realized that maybe half those people were not there, we started saying OK, we’re definitely going to delay this a little bit,” says Rob Mills, the exec VP of unscripted and alternative entertainment at Walt Disney Television, who was busy with the team producing the live red carpet show at the time. “This is at 6:54 east coast time.”
In a rapid-fire text message chain, the producers kept each other informed on who had just arrived and were racing to the doors. “Jimmy couldn’t go on until Margot [Robbie] and Ryan [Gosling] were in their seats. And I think they literally were at 7:04 and 30 seconds,” Mills says. “It was literally landing an airplane and not knowing if the landing gear is going to open. It was crazy.”
In the meantime, the red carpet telecast was able to vamp a bit longer — and then the network put in a long commercial break to fill the time (leading to plenty of puzzled viewers on social media). “It was great for our ad inventory, and our promos — hopefully everyone knew that ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ is coming back!” Mills quips.
Opening the show, Kimmel noted that the Oscars were already five minutes behind — and the producers braced to go overtime. But then a funny thing happened: Instead, as the telecast progressed, it was actually starting to run ahead of schedule. In the end, Kimmel even had to vamp for a few minutes — more on that in a moment.
“I honestly have tried to do that math in my head nine times and it’s still not making sense to me,” McNearney says of the extra time. “Leading up to the show, my biggest concern was time. I thought for sure we were going to be over, with 23 awards, five songs, an In Memoriam, and the five ‘fab fives’ [which is what she calls the acting presentations, where five past winners paid tribute to this year’s five nominees]. So, I really was preparing the whole time that we were going to be way over.”
But with two winners absent — live action short winner Wes Anderson and animation feature winner Hayao Miyazaki — and other winners keeping their speeches brief, the show began to run ahead of schedule. Still, “I don’t know how the hell [it happened], you never get extra time,” McNearney says. “Jimmy loved having a little extra time, and I think it worked in his favor.”
And then, about 10 minutes before the show ended, one of Kimmel’s writers ran over and showed him something Donald Trump had just posted on Truth Social, ranting about the “boring” show. Kimmel decided to read the former President’s review verbatim — and McNearney (who, by the way, is also Kimmel’s wife) admits she tried to talk him out of it.
“I will tell you, I’m really not proud of this, but I tried to talk Jimmy out of reading that,” she says. “I feel like my instincts are usually right, but I was totally off on that. I said, ‘Please don’t read this.’ And he asked why. I said, ‘I don’t want to give Trump airtime in the Oscars. This is the one time we don’t have to talk about him. We talk about him every night… This night is not about him and it’s not about politics. My second thought was just the risk, like the show was going well! I just wanted to make sure it ended well, and I didn’t want it to end on a sour note.”
McNearney adds, “But he had a glimmer in his eye, and he said, ‘I got this.’ He really did. This is where he shines.”
Kimmel huddled with his writers, and he came up with the retort: “Isn’t it past your jail time?” It killed in the room, and McNearney notes that Kimmel’s instinct was right. “I will tell you, I’m never going to win an argument in my household again!” she says.
Here are more behind-the-scenes tidbits about this year’s Oscars:
John Cena at the 96th Oscars (Disney/Frank Micelotta) Disney
John Cena’s “nude” appearance went through an intense standards and practices process.
As a tribute to the 1974 Oscars streaker, John Cena walked onstage nude — sort of. His private parts were strategically covered so as not to run afoul of FCC standards. But the producers got away with a lot more than the network’s legal team wanted.
“There was a lot of reticence of not just a fine from the FCC, but potential complaints,” Mills says. At first, the S&P team said it had to be blatantly clear that Cena was not naked. But then, the producers worked with the network to determine what they could get away with.
“I’m going to educate you a little here,” Mills says. “A bulge cannot be showing, and you can’t show crack. It was also, ’What happens if he drops that card?’ So, we made sure that, for all intents and purposes, he looked like a Ken doll up front. His crack was covered in the back and then the envelope was Velcro-ed on there so it wouldn’t fall. But beyond that, he was naked.”
McNearney says the producers wanted to keep the Cena bit a surprise, so they rehearsed it on a closed set. She also says the back-and-forth with the network’s standards and practices was intense.
“They were sweating,” she says of the S&P execs. “I think at the end we all got to a spot where we were comfortable, S&P was comfortable, and it didn’t compromise the comedy a bit. I was very thankful that we didn’t have to send him out there in tighty whities, which I’m sure legal would have preferred.”
As for people debating whether Cena was nude, “That’s what I wanted!” McNearney says. “Maybe it’s not what [S&P] wanted. That’s definitely what I want!”
The 2024 Oscars witnessed a surprising twist when wrestler-actor John Cena was unexpectedly brought on stage by host Jimmy Kimmel, echoing a historic Oscars moment. Kimmel, capitalizing on the occasion, initiated Cena’s spontaneous appearance, reminiscent of an incident from fifty years prior.
Oscars 2024: John Cena Presents Award Naked, Moment Recalls Infamous 1974 Incident (AP)
The 2024 Academy Awards took an unexpected turn reminiscent of a historical Oscar moment as WWE superstar and actor John Cena found himself unwittingly thrust into the spotlight, quite literally, during the ceremony. Jimmy Kimmel, hosting the event, seized the opportunity to pay homage to a peculiar incident that occurred half a century ago, setting the stage for Cena’s impromptu performance.
A Nod to History
During the live broadcast of the Oscars, Jimmy Kimmel made a reference to the infamous streaker incident at the 1974 Academy Awards. This incident, which occurred 50 years prior, saw English teacher Robert Opel streaking across the stage behind actor and co-host David Niven, leaving audiences shocked and amused.
A Modern-Day Reenactment
Prompted by Kimmel’s remarks, speculation arose about what would happen if a similar incident were to occur at the Oscars in 2024. With a mischievous glint in his eye, Kimmel called out WWE superstar and actor John Cena, slyly summoning him to the stage.
Reluctant Participation
Initially hesitant, Cena reluctantly complied with Kimmel’s request, finding himself unexpectedly thrust into a comedic role. Stripped down to nothing but a pair of Birkenstock sandals, Cena begrudgingly took to the stage, reenacting the infamous streaker moment from 1974.
YouTuber Elvish Yadav created history when he became the first-ever wildcard entrant to win Salman Khan’s reality. Over the past few weeks, the Bigg Boss OTT season 2 winner has been embroiled in a lot of controversies. From being involved in a rave party case to slapping a man for insulting him, recently, a video of him allegedly physically assaulting another YouTuber, Sagar Thakur, also known as Maxtern, along with his goons surfaced on the internet. Now amid the entire controversy, it seems like the YouTubers have resolved their issues.
Taking to his official Instagram handle, Elvish shared a happy picture with Thakur, who claimed in his police complaint that the former had threatened to kill him. Sharing the photo, he wrote, “Ek Ghar Mai Bartan Hote Hai, Bajege toa sahi. Bhaichara On Top.” Well, it is safe to say that this has left the netizens confused. While many believe that the fight and everything that happened afterward was staged and pre-planned, others speculated how Yadav and Maxtern resolved their differences in such a short period of time.
Taking to the comment section of the post, one wrote, “Maxtern Bhai Unblock Karde Ab Toh.” Another wrote, “Sub kuch scripted tha.” Other one wrote, “Poonam pandey s bhi zada tagda maamla h yo toh.” One commented, “Bhaichara On Top Tha Hai Or Rhega.” Another commented, “Kuch toh gadbad hai re baba.”
‘Oppenheimer’ was named best picture, while Christopher Nolan, Emma Stone, Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr., Da’Vine Joy Randolph, and Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell are were among those taking home the gold.
Oppenheimer was named best picture at the 2024 Oscars, which were were handed out Sunday.
The film took a total of seven awards during the night: Christopher Nolan won best director, Cillian Murphy won best actor and Robert Downey Jr. won best supporting actor. The film also won awards for best cinematography, best original score and best film editing.
In a surprise, Emma Stone won best actress for Poor Things, which also snapped up three crafts wins, for best costume design, production design, and makeup and hairstyling. She beat out perceived frontrunner Lily Gladstone, who has scooped up numerous awards for her role in Killers of the Flower Moon.
Da’Vine Joy Randolph won best supporting actress for The Holdovers.
Hayao Miyazaki and Toshio Suzuki’s The Boy and the Heron was named best animated feature, while Jonathan Glazer’s The Zone of Interest won the Oscar for best international feature. 20 Days in Mariupol won the award for best documentary.
Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell won the Oscar for best original song for “What Was I Made For?” from Barbie.
Justine Triet and Arthur Harari won best original screenplay for Anatomy of a Fall, while Cord Jefferson won best adapted screenplay for American Fiction.
Heading into the ceremony, Oppenheimer led the 2024 Oscar nominations, with the film nabbing a total of 13 noms, followed by Poor Things with 11, Killers of the Flower Moon with 10 and Barbie with eight.
The winners of the 96th annual Academy Awards were unveiled at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood. The show was televised live on ABC, with an earlier-than-usual start time this year, and in more than 200 territories worldwide. Jimmy Kimmel returned for his fourth stint as host. (See the red carpet arrivals.)
(Also on Sunday, a Free Palestine march, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, disrupted traffic in Los Angeles on Sunday ahead of the 2024 Oscars.)
A full list of winners follows.
Best Picture
American Fiction (Ben LeClair, Nikos Karamigios, Cord Jefferson and Jermaine Johnson, Producers) Anatomy of a Fall (Marie-Ange Luciani and David Thion, Producers) Barbie (David Heyman, Margot Robbie, Tom Ackerley and Robbie Brenner, Producers) The Holdovers (Mark Johnson, Producer) Killers of the Flower Moon (Dan Friedkin, Bradley Thomas, Martin Scorsese and Daniel Lupi, Producers) Maestro (Bradley Cooper, Steven Spielberg, Fred Berner, Amy Durning and Kristie Macosko Krieger, Producers) Oppenheimer (Emma Thomas, Charles Roven and Christopher Nolan, Producers) (WINNER) Past Lives (David Hinojosa, Christine Vachon and Pamela Koffler, Producers) Poor Things (Ed Guiney, Andrew Lowe, Yorgos Lanthimos and Emma Stone, Producers) The Zone of Interest (James Wilson, Producer)
Best Directing
Justine Triet (Anatomy of a Fall)
Martin Scorsese (Killers of the Flower Moon) Christopher Nolan (Oppenheimer) (WINNER) Yorgos Lanthimos (Poor Things)
Jonathan Glazer (The Zone of Interest)
Best Actor in a Leading Role
Bradley Cooper (Maestro)
Colman Domingo (Rustin)
Paul Giamatti (The Holdovers) Cillian Murphy (Oppenheimer) (WINNER) Jeffrey Wright (American Fiction)
Best Actress in a Leading Role
Annette Bening (Nyad)
Lily Gladstone (Killers of the Flower Moon)
Sandra Hüller (Anatomy of a Fall)
Carey Mulligan (Maestro) Emma Stone (Poor Things) (WINNER)
Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Sterling K. Brown (American Fiction)
Robert De Niro (Killers of the Flower Moon) Robert Downey Jr. (Oppenheimer) (WINNER) Ryan Gosling (Barbie)
Mark Ruffalo (Poor Things)
Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Emily Blunt (Oppenheimer)
Danielle Brooks (The Color Purple)
America Ferrera (Barbie)
Jodie Foster (Nyad) Da’Vine Joy Randolph (The Holdovers) (WINNER)
Best Writing (Adapted Screenplay)
American Fiction (Written for the screen by Cord Jefferson) (WINNER) Barbie (Written by Greta Gerwig & Noah Baumbach) Oppenheimer (Written for the screen by Christopher Nolan) Poor Things (Screenplay by Tony McNamara) The Zone of Interest (Written by Jonathan Glazer)
Best Writing (Original Screenplay)
Anatomy of a Fall (Screenplay by Justine Triet and Arthur Harari) (WINNER) The Holdovers (Written by David Hemingson) Maestro (Written by Bradley Cooper & Josh Singer) May December (Screenplay by Samy Burch; Story by Samy Burch & Alex Mechanik) Past Lives (Written by Celine Song)
Best Animated Feature
The Boy and the Heron (Hayao Miyazaki and Toshio Suzuki) (WINNER) Elemental (Peter Sohn and Denise Ream)
Nimona (Nick Bruno, Troy Quane, Karen Ryan and Julie Zackary) Robot Dreams (Pablo Berger, Ibon Cormenzana, Ignasi Estapé and Sandra Tapia Díaz) Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (Kemp Powers, Justin K. Thompson, Phil Lord, Christopher Miller and Amy Pascal)
Best Documentary Feature Film
Bobi Wine: The People’s President (Moses Bwayo, Christopher Sharp and John Battsek) The Eternal Memory (Maite Alberdi) Four Daughters (Kaouther Ben Hania and Nadim Cheikhrouha) To Kill a Tiger (Nisha Pahuja, Cornelia Principe and David Oppenheim) 20 Days in Mariupol (Mstyslav Chernov, Michelle Mizner and Raney Aronson-Rath) (WINNER)
Best International Feature Film
Io Capitano (Italy) Perfect Days (Japan) Society of the Snow (Spain) The Teacher’s Lounge (Germany) The Zone of Interest (United Kingdom) (WINNER)
Best Animated Short Film
Letter to a Pig (Tal Kantor and Amit R. Gicelter) Ninety-Five Senses (Jerusha Hess and Jared Hess) Our Uniform (Yegane Moghaddam) Pachyderme (Stéphanie Clément and Marc Rius) War Is Over! Inspired by the Music of John & Yoko (Dave Mullins and Brad Booker) (WINNER)
Best Live-Action Short Film
The After (Misan Harriman and Nicky Bentham) Invincible (Vincent René-Lortie and Samuel Caron) Knight of Fortune (Lasse Lyskjaer Noer and Christian Norlyk) Red, White and Blue (Nazrin Choudhury and Sara McFarlane) The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar (Wes Anderson and Steven Rales) (WINNER)
King Charles’ grand plan for the royal family has been left in tatters as Kate Middleton’s health crisis takes hold.
Where is she? There is only one thing worth worrying about this week, one bedevilling question to be answered: On which Mediterranean resort town’s sun lounge is the Queen of Great Britain and Northern Ireland currently lolling, just Camilla and her Boot’s bottle of coconut tanning oil?
They say Nero fiddled while Rome burned and now, it would seem that Her Majesty is tanning while the royal family teeters ever close to a tipping point – which is really saying something after the four and a bit years that the House of Windsor has been through.
Kate Middleton hasn’t worked for over two months and now Camilla is on holiday. Picture: Henry Nicholls – WPA Pool/Getty Images
King Charles is being treated for an unspecified form of cancer; Camilla is off on hols with a rum drink; Kate the Princess of Wales is recuperating after undergoing abdominal surgery, taking at least three, but possibly up to six, months off; the internet has gone off the deep end, adamant some vast conspiracy is afoot thus sparking much hand-wringing about how much the Waleses should be saying and privacy; Prince William has whittled his diary down to nothing to stay home; and preening useless glob Prince Andrew managed to land a starring role at the memorial service of King Constantine of the Hellenes. Oh goodie.
Here we are, only 18 months and change on from the death of the Queen Elizabeth and the handing over of the reins and reign to lifelong intern and all-round trier Charles and things are in disarray.
Fine. Chance, the universe, fate is to blame for a lot of this – His Majesty’s cancer, whatever issue Kate was treated for – but this is also a tale about leadership and the King’s decades-in-the-honing vision for Crown Inc.
Preening useless glob Prince Andrew managed to land a starring role at the memorial service of King Constantine of the Hellenes. Picture: Andrew Matthews – WPA Pool/Getty Images
At the heart of this mess are four words that His Majesty must now dread having ever uttered – Slimmed Down Royal Family. Come the aughties, the advent of flip phones, hipster jeans and Shakira, at some point god’s gift to hedgerow preservation decided that the royal family was in danger of starting to look like it a bloated gaggle of spongers, many of whom enjoyed gratis grace-and-favour homes and never doing a lick of public duties.
For example, in 2019, the last time that the full complement appeared on the balcony for Trooping the Colour, there were 39 people. Hands up – who can tell me who Albert Windsor, Zenouska Mowatt, Lyla Gilman or Estella Taylor are?*
Enter Charles’ blueprint for his SDRF™, which would see only those in the top spots take centre stage and to officially represent the crown.
The world got its first look at this during the late Queen’s 2012 Diamond Jubilee celebrations. Gone from the Buckingham Palace balcony were the dozens of second and third and fourth cousins so removed from the throne that they probably had to wear name tags to identify one another.
In its place were just Charles and Camilla, William and Kate and Prince Harry who was four years away from meeting future wife Meghan Markle and having to learn to spell ‘unconscious bias’.
(On that day, just the palace, how many footmen do you think it took to hold an indignant, red-faced Andrew back from forcefully joining them?)
On which Mediterranean resort town’s sun lounge is the Queen of Great Britain and Northern Ireland currently lolling? Picture: Kin Cheung WPA Pool/Getty Images
The fundamental flaw in this SDRF plan was that it was predicated on those senior members working with all the zeal of Princess Anne amped up on Red Bull. It did not take into account how greatly the loss of Her late Majesty would be felt, sickness, self-immolation via Newsnight interview or a duke deciding one day that he was better off doing this thing called ‘Job’ than having to play obedient second fiddle.
Charles’ grand scheme did not factor in ego, resentment, self-regarding plonkerism, and the inevitable ravages of time. The end result is where we are today: After nearly two months of rolling crises, the royal family looks threadbare, depleted and wan.
The consequences of what now looks like the King’s short-sightedness are currently on full display, with Prince Edward and Sophie the Duchess of Edinburgh, two immensely well-meaning triers who make vanilla look too vanilla, and Anne left to carry the whole show. Oh dear.
Charles’ SDRF, which was meant to make the monarchy look all streamlined and efficient, has instead left them looking pallid and limp. What seemed like a great idea back in 2012 has now, accidentally, temporarily, essentially hobbled the royal family, who are starting to get the whiff of the lame duck about them.
Things now seem to happen to the royal family leaving them regularly scrambling, on the back foot or someone dusting off the red leather crisis folder. It feels like the palace now spends their days reacting to things rather than setting agendas and putting little known diseases on the map.
Oppenheimer, Barbie, Poor Things and Killers Of The Flower Moon are among the films up for several Oscars this year – scroll down to see which movies and stars are up for what.
Emma Stone stars in Poor Things. Pic: Yorgos Lanthimos/Searchlight Pictures/20th Century Studios
It’s been a huge year for cinema, which after surviving months-long industry strikes, enjoyed the hit of the Barbenheimer phenomenon to give it a lift.
Oppenheimer, Barbie, Poor Things and Killers Of The Flower Moon are among the films in the running at this year’s Academy Awards, while stars including Emma Stone and Cillian Murphy are shortlisted for acting prizes.
You can read our full story on what to expect from this year’s Oscars here and scroll down for the list of all the stars and films up for each prize.
Cillian Murphy in Oppenheimer, which leads the nominations. Pic: Universal Pictures
Best picture
American Fiction
Anatomy of a Fall
Barbie
The Holdovers
Killers Of The Flower Moon
Maestro
Oppenheimer
Past Lives
Poor Things
The Zone Of Interest
Annette Bening as Diana Nyad in Nyad. Pic: Liz Parkinson/Netflix
Best actress
Annette Bening – Nyad
Lily Gladstone – Killers Of The Flower Moon
Sandra Hüller – Anatomy Of A Fall
Carey Mulligan – Maestro
Emma Stone – Poor Things
(L to R) Jeffrey Mackenzie Jordan as Courtney and Colman Domingo as Bayard Rustin in Rustin. Pic: Parrish Lewis/Netflix
Best actor
Bradley Cooper – Maestro
Colman Domingo – Rustin
Paul Giamatti – The Holdovers
Jeffrey Wright – American Fiction
Cillian Murphy – Oppenheimer
Ryan Gosling as Ken in Barbie. Pic: Warner Bros.
Supporting actor
Sterling K Brown – American Fiction
Robert De Niro – Killers Of The Flower Moon
Robert Downey Jr – Oppenheimer
Ryan Gosling – Barbie
Mark Ruffalo – Poor Things
Da’Vine Joy Randolph stars as Mary Lamb in The Holdovers. Pic: Focus Features/Seacia Pavao
Supporting actress
Emily Blunt – Oppenheimer
Danielle Brooks – The Color Purple
America Ferrera – Barbie
Jodie Foster – Nyad
Da’Vine Joy Randolph – The Holdovers
Anatomy Of A Fall director Justine Triet. Pic: Taylor Jewell/Invision/AP
Director
Justine Triet – Anatomy Of A Fall
Yorgos Lanthimos – Poor Things
Christopher Nolan – Oppenheimer
Martin Scorsese – Killers Of The Flower Moon
Jonathan Glazer – The Zone Of Interest
The Boy And The Heron. Pic: Studio Ghibli
Animated film
The Boy And The Heron
Elemental
Nimona
Robot Dreams
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
Pop star turned politician Bobi Wine
Documentary feature
Four Daughters
20 Days In Mariupol
Bobi Wine: The People’s President
The Eternal Memory
To Kill A Tiger
The Zone Of Interest. Pic: A24
International feature film
Society Of The Snow – Spain
The Zone Of Interest – UK
The Teachers’ Lounge – Germany
Io Capitano – Italy
Perfect Days – Japan
Napoleon. Pic: Apple Original Films/Columbia Pictures/ Aidan Monaghan
Costume design
Barbie
Killers Of The Flower Moon
Napoleon
Oppenheimer
Poor Things
The Mumbai-based finance graduate, marketer, dancer and aspiring actress, Sini Shetty was a crowd favourite, and gave the gorgeous contestants a tough competition.
Sini Shetty at Miss World 2024
Mumbai hosted the glitzy 71st Miss World 2024 pageant, which saw participation from beautiful contestants from 112 countries of the world. Femina Miss India World 2022, Sini Shetty, India’s representative to the event, reached the top 8 at the 71st Miss World Festival.
The Mumbai-based finance graduate, marketer, dancer and aspiring actress, Sini Shetty was a crowd favourite, and gave the gorgeous contestants a tough competition. She has consistently demonstrated her prowess throughout the beauty pageant, initiating her winning streak by securing the Best Designer Award. In a tribute to her predecessors during the Miss World Talent round, Sini recently paid a graceful homage to the former Miss World Aishwarya Rai. She showcased her dance skills with renditions of Aishwarya’s iconic numbers such as “Nimbooda” from Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, “Taal Se Taal Mila” from Taal, and “Kajra Re” from Bunty Aur Babli, among others. Sini, a trained Bharatnatyam dancer, achieved her Arangetram at the age of 14.
Ahead of the event, which was held in India after a hiatus of 28 years, Sini Shetty had expressed her excitement and said representing 1.4 billion people is a huge responsibility. “My representation means the world to me. I am not representing myself, I am representing 1.4 billion people and that’s a huge responsibility altogether because you are representing Indian culture, the diverse traditions that we have, the feelings and the emotions of each and every individual living in this country,” she said.
Not one to ignore her predecessors, as part of the Miss World Talent round, Sini recently even paid a graceful tribute to ex Miss World Aishwarya Rai as she danced to Aishwarya’s iconic numbers like Nimbooda from Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Taal Se Taal Mila from Taal and Kajra Re from Bunty Aur Babli among others. Sini is a trained Bharatnatyam dancer who completed her Arangetram at the age of 14.
Miss Lebanon Yasmina Zaytoun was named the first runner-up.
Krystyna Pyszkova From Czech Republic | Instagram
Czech Republic’s Krystyna Pyszkova on Saturday won the coveted Miss World 2024 title at a grand event here. Miss Lebanon Yasmina Zaytoun was named the first runner-up. Reigning Miss World Karolina Bielawska from Poland crowned her successor at the star-studded finale here.
India was represented by Sini Shetty
India, which hosted the event after 28 years, was represented by 22-year-old Sini Shetty. Mumbai-born Shetty, who was crowned Femina Miss India World in 2022, was unable to make it to the top 4 of the contest.
India has won the prestigious title six times — Reita Faria (1966), Aishwarya Rai Bachchan (1994), Diana Hayden (1997), Yukta Mookhey (1999), Priyanka Chopra Jonas (2000), and Manushi Chillar (2017).
STORY | Krystyna Pyszkova from Czech Republic crowned Miss World 2024
The 71st Miss World pageant, which witnessed participation of contestants from 112 countries of the world, was held at the Jio World Convention Centre in BKC here.
Part of the 12-judge panel for the finale were film producer Sajid Nadiadwala; actors Kriti Sanon, Pooja Hegde; cricketer Harbhajan Singh; news personality Rajat Sharma, social worker Amruta Fadnavis; Vineet Jain, MD of Bennett, Coleman & Co. Limited; Julia Morley, Chairperson and CEO of the Miss World Organization; Jamil Saidi, Strategic Partner & Host – Miss World India, and three former Miss Worlds, including Chillar.
More details of the pageant
Filmmaker Karan Johar and former Miss World Megan Young hosted the event, which kickstarted on a high note with performances by singers Shaan, Neha Kakkar, and Tony Kakkar.
A video message by Chopra Jonas highlighting the importance of ‘beauty with purpose’, a tagline associated with the Miss World pageant, was also played at the event.
The cast of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s maiden web series “Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar” — Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Richa Chadha, Sharmin Segal, and Sanjeeda Sheikh — also walked the stage with 13 fast-track Miss World contestants on the show’s newly released song “Sakal Ban”.
Nita Ambani, Mukesh Ambani, Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani at the pre-wedding festivities in Jamnagar.
India hosts 25% of global weddings, indicating that it is a destination for one in four weddings in the world. According to the Indian Brand Equity Forum (IBEF), a trust established by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the Indian wedding industry has become the fourth largest industry in the country after energy, banking, and insurance markets, with an annual revenue of 4.74 trillion rupees in 2023.
The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), the nation’s leading trade association for retailers and traders, predicts that the current wedding season will witness over 42 lakh weddings across the country, with wedding-related sales and services accounting for over Rs 5.5 lakh crore in business.
Destination weddings are on the upswing, accounting for 21% in 2024 versus 18% in 2022. The destination wedding industry increased from $21 billion in 2022 to $28 billion in 2023, according to Research and Markets’ 2023 Destination Wedding Global Market Report.
According to CAIT estimates, every year more than 5,000 Indian couples now get married abroad. Indians spend or deprive local annual revenues ranging from Rs 75,000 crore to Rs 1 lakh crore every year on destination weddings overseas. Moreover, the government exchequer loses revenue from taxes and cess as the money is spent abroad.
Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi, while promoting ‘Wed in India’ in his monthly radio programme, Mann Ki Baat, said that he was troubled by the trend of some “big families” organising weddings abroad, and he urged people to organise such events on Indian soil so that the country’s money does not go out.
He said, “If we celebrate the festivities of marriages on Indian soil, amid the people of India, the country’s money will remain in the country.” During a summit in Dehradun in December 2023, Prime Minister Modi again encouraged Indians to “Wed in India”.
From horror to romance to comedy, there is something on offer for everyone this week at the movies.
There is a lot on offer this week at the cinema halls.
Dive into the dynamic world of cinema this week as theaters open their doors to a spectrum of cinematic wonders. From spine-chilling thrillers to side-splitting comedies to top-notch performances, the silver screen beckons with a diverse array of stories and genres awaiting exploration. So, grab your popcorn and settle into your seat, as here are the movies releasing in your nearest cinemas this week!
1. Shaitaan
Ajay Devgn in Shaitaan.
Directed by Vikas Bahl, Shaitaan is a highly anticipated supernatural thriller film hitting Indian theaters on March 8. The movie boasts a star-studded cast featuring Ajay Devgn, R Madhavan, Jyothika, and Janki Bodiwala, and promises a chilling tale of good versus evil. The film is about a man who enters a family’s peaceful home but doesn’t agree to leave.
2. The Colour Purple
A still from The Colour Purple.
A fresh take on a cherished classic. This musical drama tells the story of Celie, an African American woman in the early 20th century, who endures immense hardship. Facing separation from her sister, an abusive husband, and societal constraints, Celie discovers strength in music and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a talented cast including Taraji P. Henson and Fantasia Barrino, this reimagining of Alice Walker’s beloved story has garnered praise for its performances, direction, and timeless themes.
3. All of us Strangers
Andrew Scott in a still from All of Us Strangers.
All of Us Strangers is a romantic fantasy film directed by Andrew Haigh, explores themes of grief, love, and the power of memory. The story follows Adam, a screenwriter grappling with the loss of his parents in a childhood accident. After a chance encounter with his enigmatic neighbor Harry, Adam finds himself inexplicably transported back to his childhood home, where he encounters his parents seemingly alive and reliving the day they died. This surreal experience forces Adam to confront his long-suppressed grief, navigate the complexities of newfound connections, and ultimately come to terms with loss and the enduring power of love.
The pre-wedding celebrations in Jamnagar showcased regal splendor with Bollywood and Ambani family members donning luxurious attire. Isha Ambani adorned a jadau jewelry blouse, featuring diamonds, emeralds, and rubies. Designers Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla, in a video, revealed the innovative use of Isha’s personal jewelry for her attire.
Isha Ambani Wears Blouse Made Of Diamonds And Rubies At Brother Anant Ambani’s Pre-Wedding Bash
The pre-wedding celebrations in Jamnagar for Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant resembled a regal spectacle. Notable figures from Bollywood and the Ambani clan adorned themselves in luxurious attire for the occasion. At one event, Isha Ambani, Mukesh Ambani’s daughter, donned an intricately crafted blouse made with jadau jewelry, featuring diamonds, emeralds, rubies, and other precious stones.
Isha Ambani Wears Jewels Studded Blouse
In a video posted by designers Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla, renowned for dressing numerous celebrities during the celebrations, Sandeep clarified that the jewelry showcased belonged to Isha’s “personal collection.” The innovative concept involved using a red fabric as a base and meticulously attaching real precious jewelry onto it through stitching.
Enhancing her look with a blouse intricately crafted from jadau jewelry, the ensemble showcased a variety of precious stones, such as diamonds, emeralds, and rubies. Designers Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla highlighted Isha’s distinctive attire in a video presentation.
He said in a video, “Isha gave all the little bits of jadau jewellery that she owns. There’s polki, ruby, diamonds, emeralds, you name it, it’s there.”
The caption of the video read, “A glimpse into the process of creating Isha Ambani’s bejewelled blouse – Some of the pieces belong to her personal collection and new jewels were also sourced from Gujarat and Rajasthan especially to be stitched on to the garment. The precious ornaments were dismantled and reinvented into couture where each jewel was first placed on hand-drawn paper patterns. After rounds of artistic experimentation, different stitches of gold and silver Zardozi work were infused with the jewellery pieces to create the wearable work of art.”
Imran said, “There’s this narrative of Lekha being a homewrecker, which infuriates me”
Image instagrammed by Lekha Washington. (courtesy: LekhaWashington)
Imran Khan, who is rumoured to be dating Lekha Washington, acknowledged his relationship recently in an interview with Vogue. Imran Khan told Vogue, “The speculation that I’m romantically involved with Lekha Washington is true. I’m divorced and have been separated since February 2019.” ICYDK, Imran Khan was previously married to Avantika Malik. They share a daughter Imara. During the same interview, Imran also addressed the narrative of Lekha “being a homewrecker.” He told Vogue, “There’s this narrative of Lekha being a homewrecker, which infuriates me because not only is it misogynistic but it also takes away my agency as an individual.”
Talking about his intimacy with Lekha and how it started, Imran said, “Lekha and I grew close during the lockdown, a year and a half after I had been separated from Avantika and almost a year after she had separated from her partner, not husband as it has been widely reported.”
Imran and Lekha attended Aamir Khan’s daughter Ira’s wedding festivities in Udaipur and reception in Mumbai. The rumoured couple posed for the shutterbugs happily. They also featured together in Aamir’s family members’ album. In a set of images shared by actor-director Danish Husain, Lekha Washington and Imran Khan can be seen dressed in their fashionable best for the party. Lekha can be seen dressed in a red gown while Imran suited up. Sharing the images, Danish Husain wrote, “Loads of love to Ira Khan and Nupur Shikhare for this union. Love to all of us. #ShaadiMubarak.”
Previously, images of Lekha Washington and Imran Khan posing together were also shared by Ira’s cousin Zayn Marie as well as Lekha Washington herself. Sharing the inside pictures, Zayn Marie, wrote, “I’m All in for I & N love you both more than my heart can hold so I got your initials with as many hearts as my hand could fit and yes, Imara stacked four flower crowns on my head.” Take a look:
A couple of months ago, Lekha Washington and Imran Khan were spotted together at a party hosted by Monica Dogra and attended by actor Abhay Deol. Sharing the images, Abhay Deol wrote, “This was a fun, eclectic, bunch! Orchestrated by maestro Monica Dogra #friends #aboutlastnight.” To this, Monica Dogra wrote: “Nights that give me life in Bombay.”
International sensation Rihanna dazzled in crystal earrings gifted by Orry at the Ambani pre-wedding bash. In the photo dump by Orry, Shah Rukh Khan and Rihanna are seen posing together.
Orry’s Crystal Earrings Gift To Rihanna Grabs Limelight
After attending the grand Ambani bash, Orry dropped the photo dump from the event and it features Rihanna and Shah Rukh Khan posing together.
Orry Meets Rihanna
Orry had the privilege of meeting international sensation Rihanna during the grand Ambani event.
Crystal Earrings Gift
Orry presented Rihanna with his crystal earrings, capturing the singer’s admiration.
Orry’s Instagram Post
Orry took to Instagram to share his excitement about meeting Rihanna and gifting her the crystal earrings.
Rihanna Pouts, SRK Smiles
Shah Rukh Khan cutely flashes his smile as Rihanna hilariously pots in the picture.
Rihanna With Ambani Ladies
Rihanna can be seen posing with the Ambani ladies, Shloka Mehta, Isha Ambani and Radhika Merchant.
Earrings Found Love In Jamnagar
“The journey of my earrings .. they’re in a better place now … they found love in Jamnagar”, Orry captioned the post.
She shared her ordeal with perimenopause during a pitch by the founders of Matri, a company creating devices to alleviate menstrual pain.
Perimenopause is the transitional period before menopause.
Business reality show Shark Tank India is currently in its third season and has been making headlines for interesting pitches by aspiring entrepreneurs. In one of the episodes, businesswoman and the Executive Director of Emcure Pharmaceuticals, Namita Thapar, opened up about her battle with perimenopause, which is the transitional period before menopause. Many women experience an array of symptoms as their hormones shift during the time leading up to menopause, the natural end of menstruation.
In a video shared on X, Ms Thapar revealed that she became anemic, and bled so much during her periods that it was uncomfortable for her to even sit down while shooting for the reality show. She added that hemoglobin went to 8 (g/dl), and she had to take injections for five months.
The Shark Tank judge shared her ordeal with perimenopause during a pitch by the founders of Matri, a company creating devices to alleviate menstrual pain.
”Women don’t prioritise their health & don’t speak up. I’ve used the Shark Tank platform to speak about my experiences with mental health, IVF, fitness & now perimenopause. Most women are not aware of the symptoms, or treatment options, let’s get educated & take charge of our health,” the 46-year-old wrote while sharing the video on X.
Watch it here:
Women don’t prioritise their health & don’t speak up. I’ve used the shark tank platform to speak about my experiences with mental health, IVF, fitness & now perimenopause. Most women are not aware of the symptoms, treatment options, let’s get educated & take charge of our health pic.twitter.com/b89LnGJVWN
Several internet users praised her for talking about the seldom-discussed topic and igniting a much-needed dialogue on women’s health issues.
One user wrote, ”Thank you for breaking the silence and sharing your journey. Women need to prioritize their health and speak up. Education empowers us to take control. Let’s continue raising awareness and supporting each other.”
Another commented, ”Being an entrepreneur, you have the guts to talk about how this issue but the medical industry is profiting from this problem rather than trying to educate people. I adore you so much.”
A third added, ”Most of the girls don’t even know about ‘perimenopause’. It must be included in our syllabus so that women are well aware of the phase.”
Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant had a lavish pre-wedding party
Rihanna, Mark Zuckerberg and Ivanka Trump were among the A-list celebrities who came together to celebrate a pre-wedding party hosted by the richest man in Asia, Mukesh Ambani
Celebrities came out in force as the richest man in Asia, billionaire Mukesh Ambani, threw a $150million pre-wedding party for his son Anant Ambani and his bride-to-be Radhika Merchant.
The star-studded event featured 2,000 animals, a fireworks show, and a two-hour performance by Rihanna. The celebration took place at Ambani’s parents’ home in Jamnagar, India. Videos from the extravagant party show Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan chatting to guests Bill Gates and Hillary Clinton.
They were also seen admiring the groom’s $1million Richard Mille watch, which featured Koi Fish models and bezel set diamonds. Priscilla joked she “might want that”, while her husband commented: “You know I never really wanted a watch but after seeing that I was like, ‘watches are cool’.”
Rihanna was reportedly paid $6.3million for her performance, which kicked off the festivities. However, it looks like the singer’s show didn’t impress everyone. Some fans called the concert “lackluster” and “boring”.
A video on X, formerly known as Twitter, showed Rihanna singing songs like All Of The Lights, B**** Better Have My Money, and Work. While she put a lot of effort into her stunning outfit, some fans thought she should have tried harder when singing.
One person said: “I’ve always said she’s an incredibly lazy performer…..she never took the time to improve her performances.” Another critic posted, “Rihanna always been dry and lackluster idk why ppl are surprised,” while a third person added: “She got that coin and said fk y’all ima do what I can.”
The pre-wedding party was huge, with 1,200 guests turning up, including billionaires from around the world, heads of state, and Hollywood and Bollywood royalty. The party lasted for three whole days, from Friday to Sunday.
Mukesh spent a lot of money on the party, forking out a whopping $150million. The food alone cost $20million. A source told the Daily Mail more than 100 cooks came to cater for the party and they made 500 different things to eat over the weekend.
“No expense has been spared for this three-day party. It is a jaw-dropping amount of money but when the Ambanis do something they do it big,” the source said. And the fun certainly didn’t stop there.
Guests were also treated to a fancy cocktail party, a festival, and even a wildlife walk with elephants, big cats, and reptiles. However, there were some rules guests had to follow.
Pre-wedding gala hosted by Anant-Radhika was surely an extravagant affair but DYK that it came with many restrictions? Read on!
Anant-Radhika’s Pre-Wedding Restrictions: 1 Bag 1 Handbag Policy, First-Come-First-Serve Makeup Service
After the three-day grand celebration of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding gala, let us tell you about the extensive and careful planning that went into it. There were various kinds of restrictions imposed on the guests on the 3-day extravaganza. The grand pre-wedding festivities witnessed a slew of Indian and International personalities, high-profile businessmen, international delegates, and other.
Anant-Radhika’s Pre-Wedding Gala Imposed Restrictions
Even though the wedding had various kinds of themes during the three-day duration, there was a lot of planning that went into it. The visitors were required to follow the strict one-bag and one-handbag rule and one can’t help but wonder how all the huge costumes were squeezed into a single bag. Furthermore, since we already know that the famous attendees stayed in opulent tents, they had a rigorous 3-hour wait time for laundry. They also provided basic makeup service but on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Charter Flights And Luggage Restrictions
The guests were given information on how to book a seat along with other flight details. In order to fit everyone’s stuff, they had advised to prepare carefully for the charter flights. They were restricted to bring one piece of luggage and one piece of handbag per person or three suitcases total per couple. They had also informed that all of the information pertaining to the flight and journey will be included with their tickets. Wardrobe And Laundry Restrictions
They had created a wardrobe planner and mood board for each occasion and hence advised to dress accordingly. The whole spectrum of laundry services, including expedited steaming of garments were made available to the visitors. There were also restrictions on the clothing sent for steaming will be returned only in three hours. Anything more quickly than that would not have been possible.
Shweta Singh Kirti opened up about her brother Sushant Singh Rajput’s untimely demise during a chat with Youtuber Ranveer Allahbadia
Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput’s untimely demise left his fans in shock. Now even years later, his admirers have been patiently waiting for a verdict over his suicide. As people are still grieving over the loss of one of the brightest stars of the Hindi film industry, his sister recently opened up about him. Shweta Singh Kirti, who resides in the US, recently returned to India. During a recent interaction, she opened up about her younger brother’s death.
Talking about the same with YouTuber and podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia, Shweta discussed the late actor’s deep devotion to Lord Shiva and how his struggling soul must finally be at peace. In a video shared by the podcaster on Instagram, Kirti is seen telling him how she felt like her brother’s soul was struggling. That he wanted to prove to everyone about the ‘foul play’ that was involved. However, now she feels that his soul is at peace in Kailash.
Quoted by Zoom TV, she stated, “Pehle, there was a struggle. Like his soul was struggling. He wanted to prove to everyone ki there was foul play involved. Uske baad, Now I feel he is in Kailash with Shiv Ji. So I can feel his peace.” When asked why she thinks he is in Kailash in particular, she smilingly states that this is what they feel.
Rihanna’s recent performance at a billionaire’s wedding bash in India has been slammed as “lackluster” and “boring” online. Varinder Chawla / MEGA
Rihanna critics don’t think she put any work into her recent performance.
The Grammy Award-winning superstar performed in India Friday night at the pre-wedding celebration for billionaire Anant Ambani and his bride, Radhika Merchant Jamnagar, and she’s being slammed for putting on a “lackluster” and “boring” show.
“She got that coin and said f–k y’all ima do what I can😭😭,” one X user wrote under one of the several videos of her performing at the elaborate celebration that have been shared on social media.
Rihanna was paid an impressive $6.3 million to perform at the wedding party, per the Daily Mail, which caused fans to be extra critical of the show.
The pop superstar, 36, was declared a billionaire and “richest female musician” by Forbes back in 2021, causing one critic to call the overseas show “charity work.”
“I’ve always said she’s an incredibly lazy performer…..she never took the time to improve her performances,” one person quipped.
Another agreed, “Rihanna always been dry and lackluster idk why ppl are surprised 😂😂😂.”
Rihanna reportedly got paid more than $6 million to perform her hits. Varinder Chawla / MEGA
Sharing a similar sentiment, a disappointed fan claimed, “Rihanna has always performed like this. Not at the start of her career but quickly after.”
The world’s richest and most powerful people are partying up a storm in Jamanagar, India as part of a 3-day, $120 million bash to celebrate the impending wedding of billionaire Anant Ambani and his bride-to-be Radhika Merchant.
Ambani, 28, is the youngest son of India’s richest man, Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani, who boasts a jaw-dropping net worth of $116.8 billion.
The businessman has spared no expense for the extravaganza, inviting 1,200 wealthy elites from around the world to attend.
Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner, Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg and Rihanna all stepped out for Friday’s kick-off festivities, schmoozing with similarly well-heeled guests.
Trump, 42, dazzled in a sequined silver and gold gown as she posed for photos alongside her husband, 43, and their 12-year-old daughter, Arabella.
Trump, 42, dazzled in a sequined silver and gold gown as she posed for photos alongside her husband, 43, and their 12-year-old daughter, Arabella. via REUTERSFrom geek to chic: Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan dolled up for the occasion. via REUTERSAnant Ambani and his bride-to-be Radhika Merchant are pictured.Bill Gates was seen swanning in to Friday’s festivities. Varinder Chawla / MEGAThe Ambani family joined Rihanna up on stage before she performed for the crowd. via REUTERS
Meanwhile, Zuckerberg, 39, also looked similarly sleek as he cozied up with wife, Priscilla Chan, also 39.
The Facebook founder donned a dinner jacket embroidered with image of dragonflies, while Chan glammed up in a matching black and gold frock.
The Harvard grad completed her look with smokey eyeshadow and a bold red lip.
Bride-to-be Radhika Merchant was seen with her future in-laws, billionaire Mukesh Ambani and his wife, Nita. via REUTERS
Kylie Minogue is officially a global icon! The title was bestowed upon the Australian legend after a record-breaking six Brit Awards for Raye, who dominated the evening.
Kylie Minogue performing on stage during the Brit Awards 2024 at the O2 Arena. Pic: PA
That’s all, folks
Thanks for tuning in to our live coverage of the 2024 Brit Awards.
If you missed anything, you can read back through this blog to see the results as they came in – or you can read a report by our culture and entertainment reporter Gemma Peplow, who was at the O2
Raye on the fight to release debut album My 21st Century Blues: ‘It’s been a real wild journey’
In 2021, Raye parted ways with her label after claiming on social media that she had been held back from releasing an album. Now, she is a record-breaking Brits winner with a number one single and MOBO and Ivor Novello awards under her belt.
Here is our interview with the star from January 2023, in which she spoke candidly about the fight to make music on her own terms.
Full list of winners
Here are the winners of every category this evening:
Album of the year – Raye, My 21st Century Blues
Artist of the year – Raye
Song of the year – Raye ft 070 Shake, Escapism
Best new artist – Raye
R&B act – Raye
Songwriter of the year – Raye
Group of the year – Jungle
International artist of the year – SZA
International group of the year – boygenius
International song of the year – Miley Cyrus, Flowers
International pop star Rihanna’s luggage reached the venue of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding event. The incident ignites humorous reactions on social media. Continue Reading to find out more!
Rihanna’s Luggage Arrives At Jamnagar, Netizens Says ‘Pura ghr le aayi kya’
The wedding of Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani’s youngest son Anant Ambani and Viren Merchant’s daughter Radhika Merchant is scheduled to take place in Mumbai on July 12. The pre-wedding festivities have already begun in Jamnagar, Gujarat with Anna Seva on Wednesday (February 28) and the Bollywood and Hollywood stars along with international personalities have started to arrive for the grand and luxurious pre-wedding festivities of Anant and Radhika. Now, pop star Rihanna arrived at the venue but what grabbed their attention was not her but her massive luggage that arrived at Jamnagar, which received some hilarious reactions from the netizens.
Rihanna’s Luggage Arrived In Jamnagar
The internet’s attention was caught by Rihanna’s luggage being transported to the site of the star-studded pre-wedding celebrations.
In a viral video shared by paparazzi on Instagram, several container-sized pieces of luggage were seen being transported from the airport to the wedding venue. The caption read, “Luggage for Rihanna’s performance, This is something we never witnessed before, Excited for the exclusive insides??”
Viewers Reaction
After the video went viral, social media users made funny comments. A comment was made: “Rihana luggage middle-class family shifting home.” Another user wrote, “Which lehenga is this?”
Punjabi singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh spoke at a press meet for Netflix and opened up about his initial apprehensions about the Imtiaz Ali-directorial.
Diljit Dosanjh says he was initially apprehensive about how Imtiaz Ali would make Chamkila
Imtiaz Ali’s Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra-starrer Amar Singh Chamkila will premiere on Netflix on April 12. The film is based on the life of the titular singer, who was assassinated at age 27. Talking about the biopic at a press meet, Diljit stated that he was initially apprehensive about how the film would be made. (Also Read: Heeramandi and Murder Mubarak to Bollywood Wives and Do Patti: Netflix announces 8 films, 14 series for 2024)
‘I thought I knew Chamkila’
India Today quoted Diljith as saying, “I thought I knew a lot about Chamkila before I met Imtiaz sir. Humein jab pata chala ki Bollywood mein film bann rahi hai Chamkila, toh humein laga ki ye kya banayenge? Hum banayenge, humne Jodi film banayi hai, jiske humein rights nahi mile toh humne fiction bana di. (When I learnt Bollywood is making a film on Chamkila, I wondered what they would make. I made it, I made a film called Jodi, I didn’t get the rights for it, so I turned it fictional.) I thought they wouldn’t be able to make it. When the pandemic hit and Jodi wasn’t released, I got a call from Imtiaz sir. I thought I was getting sued but he wanted to cast me in his film instead.”
Diljith admits that he changed his mind once he heard Imtiaz’s idea for the film. “His perspective was different. It was Chamkila’s story, even I didn’t know that well. Amar Singh Chamkila wrote his own music, played it himself, and performed it on stage. So, the fact that such a big film was going to be made on him was a matter of pride for me and my people. I just surrendered to Imtiaz sir’s vision,” he said.
Deepika looked radiant in a white dress, which she teamed with a white sweater
New Delhi: Bollywood superstars Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh thrilled fans on Thursday morning by announcing the news of them welcoming their first child in September. Hours after, the Ram-Leela co-stars were spotted at the airport as they flew out of Mumbai. The duo, who were seen twinning in white, were greeted by the paparazzi with flowers and cake. The paparazzi were also heard congratulating the couple as they entered the airport. Ranveer Singh was also seen holding mom-to-be Deepika Padukone’s hand as they evaded the crowd to enter the airport. Deepika looked radiant in a white dress, which she teamed with a white sweater. Her husband Ranveer complemented her in an all white ensemble.
Take a look at some pictures from the airport:
Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh announced on Thursday that they are expecting their first child. The couple announced on Instagram that they are expecting their first child in September. The couple shared a simple post with the due date – September 2024 – and baby-related icons. The comments thread on Deepika’s post exploded instantly. From Priyanka Chopra to Sonakshi Sinha, Bollywood celebs extended wishes for the parents.
Anant Ambani’s pre-wedding celebrations with Radhika Merchant will take place from March 1 to March 3. Here’s why the family chose Gujarat’s Jamnagar for the grand event.
Pic Courtesy: Pinkvilla
Mukesh Ambani’s youngest son, Anant Ambani is soon going to tie the knot with Radhika Merchant, the younger daughter of businessman Viren Merchant and entrepreneur Shaila Merchant. The grand pre-wedding festivities will be taking place from March 1 to March 3 in Gujarat’s Jamnagar. Several updates and videos from the extravagant affair have already been stirring the internet. On the other hand, Anant Ambani has finally revealed the reason that had intrigued the fans about their choice of Gujarat’s Jamnagar city as the venue.
Anant Ambani on choosing Gujarat’s Jamnagar for pre-wedding celebrations with Radhika Merchant
In a recent interview with India Today, the youngest heir of Reliance Industries and groom-to-be Anant Ambani opened up on the reason why he chose Gujarat’s Jamnagar for the celebrations. The 28-year-old revealed that his decision is encouraged by honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Wed In India’ call. In addition to this, he also shared that his grandmother was born in Jamnagar and the town is where his grandfather Dhirubhai Ambani and father Mukesh Ambani’s business had originated.
“I have grown up here, and it’s my good fortune that we could plan the celebration here. This is my dadi’s janm bhoomi (grandmother’s birthplace) and my dada and papa’s karm bhoomi (my grandfather and father’s workplace). It’s a matter of pride and happiness when our PM said that one should get married in India. And this is my home.” Anant said.
Priyanka Chopra becomes the executive producer for the Oscar-nominated documentary To Kill A Tiger, and Netflix secures the global distribution rights. Read on to know more about it
Global sensation Priyanka Chopra who often treated her fans with versatile acting skills and candid pictures, has now taken on a new role as an executive producer for the acclaimed documentary
Priyanka Chopra Comes Onboard for Oscar-Nominated Documentary To Kill A TigerPriyanka Chopra Joins Oscar-Nominated Documentary As Executive Producer
Directed by Nisha Pahuja, the documentary unfolds the harrowing story of a father’s relentless pursuit of justice after his 13-year-old daughter falls victim to a heinous crime perpetrated by relatives. Garnering international acclaim, the film has been honoured with prestigious awards such as the TIFF Amplify Voices Award and the Canadian Screen accolades.
Netflix has secured the global distribution rights for the documentary, and Priyanka Chopra expressed her pride in being part of this impactful project. Her announcement on social media revealed that the film profoundly moved her when she first encountered it in Toronto in 2022.
Sidharth Malhotra and Raashi Khanna were spotted holding hands during the promotions of Yodha.
Sidharth Malhotra and Raashi Khanna were spotted holding hands for a brief moment during the promotions of Yodha. The promotions of the upcoming film recently began and the actors were spotted Jaipur over the weekend. The duo launched the first song of the film, Zindagi Tere Naam, in Jaipur. While photos from their visit took over the internet, a video of Sid and Raashi holding hands has now surfaced online and has taken fans by surprise. In the video shared by Instant Bollywood, Raashi was seen holding on to Sidharth’s hand for a moment but he soon lets go of it.
The video shows Sidharth and Raashi making their way to the music launch venue. While Raashi held on to his arm while they entered, it soon changed into holding hands. Sidharth moved her behind the bodyguards to help her wade through the crowd approaching them. The brief moment was caught on camera and the video has now gone viral.
R Madhavan spoke about how the Shaitaan trailer release has personally impacted him and shared her wife’s reaction on the upcoming horror film
R Madhavan has captivated audiences with his antagonist portrayal in the forthcoming movie Shaitaan, featuring Ajay Devgn and Jyotika. The trailer reveals Madhavan portraying a character who initially presents himself as a friendly stranger entering the life of a joyous family. However, his malevolent nature eventually surfaces, as he hypnotizes the teenage daughter, triggering chaos in the lives of Devgn and his family.
During the trailer launch of the movie, R Madhavan expressed, “I cannot convey what an incredible experience it has been, especially with a team of this calibre. I never envisioned that I could stretch myself to a point where it would genuinely scare people. I recall when I showed the trailer and teaser to my wife; she began to perceive me in a different light. Even today, she jokingly insists that I should communicate with her from a distance. So, I might encounter some challenges after this film.”
The 2024 SAG Awards, which celebrates the incredible talent of actors and actresses in film and television, went down Saturday night at the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall in LA. NY Post photo composite
Award season’s next biggest event has come and gone.
The 2024 SAG Awards, which celebrates the incredible talent of actors and actresses in film and television, went down Saturday night at the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall in LA.
Summer blockbusters such as Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” and Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” led the film division with a whopping four nominations, while HBO’s “Succession” dominated the television side with a massive five nominations.
Barbra Streisand was also honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s show.
The award show, which has not had a solo host since 2021, had “Ted Lasso” star Phil Dunster and “Red, White and Royal Blue” actor Taylor Zakhar Perez serving as its ambassadors.
Scroll below for the winners of the Screen Actors Guild Awards.
Film
Outstanding Cast in a Motion Picture
“American Fiction”
“Barbie”
“The Color Purple”
“Killers of the Flower Moon”
Winner: “Oppenheimer”
Kenneth Branagh accepts the award for outstanding performance by a cast in a motion picture for “Oppenheimer” during the 30th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards. Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role
Annette Bening — “Nyad”
Winner: Lily Gladstone — “Killers of the Flower Moon”
Carey Mulligan — “Maestro”
Margot Robbie — “Barbie”
Emma Stone — “Poor Things”
Lily Gladstone accepts the award for outstanding performance by a female actor in a leading role for “Killers of the Flower Moon.” Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role
Bradley Cooper — “Maestro”
Colman Domingo — “Rustin”
Paul Giamatti — “The Holdovers”
Winner: Cillian Murphy — “Oppenheimer”
Jeffrey Wright — “American Fiction
Cillian Murphy accepts the Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role award for “Oppenheimer.” Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images
Diesel is staying on with the franchise, which he appeared to confirm will end with the upcoming 11th installment
Vin Diesel confirmed that he will be staying on with the “Fast & Furious” franchise as he spoke out for the first time since his former assistant Asta Jonasson sued him for sexual battery.
The 56-year-old actor, who produces and stars in the hit film series, shared an update on the upcoming 11th installment in his first public statement regarding his future with “Fast & Furious” after sexual assault allegations were made against him by Jonasson last December.
Diesel, who also appeared to confirm that the long-running franchise will be ending with the 11th movie, has previously denied any wrongdoing.
“Just finished our end of the week Fast meeting with the writers and the whole team… to say the excitement for our finale was incredibly powerful is an understatement. Wow. So exciting…,” Diesel wrote in an Instagram post alongside a still of himself in the movie.
Vin Diesel confirmed he is staying on with the “Fast & Furious” franchise after sexual assault allegations. (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
The California native went on to praise the fans of “Fast & Furious” for their support and dedication to the franchise.
“While everyone was heading into the weekend amped and excited, I thought of you all… reminded of the countless moments when your enthusiasm and passion became the driving force behind our creative journey,” he wrote.
“Your commitment to our saga has had a unique impact on its success and evolution… as my youngest daughter would say, it’s profound.”
“Thank you for being the backbone of this global saga that because of you, transcends the screen,” he added.
“This grand finale is not just an ending; it’s a celebration of the incredible family we’ve built together.”
“Hope to make you proud!” he concluded.
Diesel has starred as Dominic Toretto, the leader of a street racing team, since the action franchise’s debut movie “The Fast & the Furious” premiered in 2001. Though he did not appear in the second film, 2003’s “2 Fast 2 Furious” and only made a brief cameo in the third installment, 2006’s “The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift,” Diesel returned as a star and producer for the fourth movie, 2009’s “Fast & Furious.”
Diesel has starred in the franchise since the first movie, 2001’s “The Fast and the Furious.” (Photo by Universal/Getty Images)
The actor has remained a lead character and served as a producer for the franchise’s last six installments, including the 10th film “Fast X,” which was released in May 2023.
However, he has not previously commented on his future with the franchise since Johansson filed a sexual battery lawsuit against him under California’s Sexual Abuse and Cover Up Accountability Act, which allows victims to revive claims that would otherwise be barred from the legal process due to the expiration of the statute of limitations.
Anurag Gopal Pandey, who has worked as an assistant director with Yash Raj Films, is now in trouble. Zoom has exclusively learnt that he caused a huge scene at Manish Malhotra’s store today, February 22, where he lashed out abuses against Rani Mukerji and YRF’s casting director, Shanoo Sharma. Read full story below:
Anurag Gopal Pandey, who has worked as an assistant director for Yash Raj Films’ Aditya Chopra and Yash Chopra, has now stirred controversy. Zoom has exclusively learnt that he caused a huge scene at renowned designer Manish Malhotra’s store in Khar, Mumbai, today, February 22, 2024. Anurag started misbehaving with the staff members and went on to lash uncharitable and foul language at Rani Mukerji. He even used demeaning words for YRF’s casting director, Shanoo Sharma. The police had to take him away.
Anurag Gopal Pandey creates a scene at Manish Malhotra’s store
Anurag created a huge scene at Manish Malhotra’s store and verbally abused everyone. A source, who was present there when the said incident occurred, tells us, “He came to the store and started talking all cheezy about making a donation. Later, he made some very bad comments on the women and slowly graduated towards being loud and abusive.”
Later, he abused Rani Mukerji, who is Aditya Chopra’s wife, as well as YRF’s casting director Shanoo Sharma. The source further informs us that Anurag seemed to have a grudge against Yash Raj Films and Anurag’s behaviour today in particular was downright dirty and unpardonable.
Shah Rukh Khan worked with Priyanka Chopra in Don and Don 2.
Shah Rukh Khan’s close friend Vivek Vaswani, who launched the actor in Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman, has opened up about SRK’s dating rumours with Priyanka Chopra. Shah Rukh and Priyanka were said to be secretly dating during the shoot of Don 2. However, Vivek has clarified that SRK has been “a one-woman man all his life”.
While speaking on Siddharth Kannan’s YouTube channel, Vivek addressed Shah Rukh’s alleged relationships and whether there was any truth to those rumours. “Relationship? Means? Sexual relationship? No. He’s not that sort. I don’t know where the rumours came from,” he recalled. “Ghar mein reh rahe the, mummy daddy the, tension tha, career tha, jaldi se Gauri se shadi karni thi, usme relationship kaise ayega (We were living in the same house, my parents were there, there was tension, stress about career, he had to get married to Gauri, where would a relationship be in all of this)? There was a relationship of friendship but there was no relationship of sex?”
He further said that as Shah Rukh became a superstar, there was a lot of stuff written about him. “It is not true. In fact, from the time I have known him, he has been a one-woman man all his life. How many flings have you heard of? We have had one rumour of Priyanka Chopra, that also its a rumour but what else have we heard of Shah Rukh? Nothing. He’s not that kind of a person.”
Over her two-decade long career in Bollywood, Priyanka was linked to Shahid Kapoor, Harman Baweja and SRK, but the actress never confirmed dating any of them. On Alex Cooper’s podcast Call Her Daddy, Priyanka opened up about her love life and how at one point she went from “relationship to relationship”.
Article 370 review: Uri: The Surgical Strike not only gave Bollywood a young superstar but also set a precedent for contemporary war films. Spiffy camera work, never-seen-before strike sequences, stupendous direction and a crisp editing made it strike a chord with the audience and a sleeper hit. Five years later, Aditya Dhar returns to tell a story about Indian polity with the ‘conflict economy’ of Kashmir at the centre in ‘Article 370’. However, this time, he hasn’t donned the hat of a director.
Article 370 might not be as crisp and slick as Uri: The Surgical Strike but it still manages to leave a mark. The hard-hitting prologue by Ajay Devgn perfectly sets the tone of the film at the outset. It revolves around ID field officer Zooni Haksar, who successfully manages to kill Burhan Wani, a Mujahideen, who’s also the son of a headmaster, in an encounter. This, however, has devastating ramifications and plummets the valley of Kashmir into a state of crisis with throngs of civilians protesting against his death with stone pelting. Following the situation that was widely reported as one of the most critical instances of modern history, Zooni is suspended from ID and is sent off to Delhi, where she’s now in charge of providing security to weddings at ministers’ homes.
This goes on until Rajeshwari Swaminathan, Joint Secretary, PMO approaches her to lead NIA to bring about some sense of stability in the valley and ultimately abrogate Section 370, that accorded a special status to the state of Jammu and Kashmir. This gives Zooni the opportunity to go back to Kashmir and stabilise and achieve ‘aman’ in the valley that according to her is ‘a lost case’. We also get a glimpse into the infamous Pulwama Attack and the minds of separatist leaders and officials who have their own vested interests.
Article 370 has been shot in some real locations that imparts a lot of authenticity to the narrative. Cinematographer Siddharth Vasani captures the essence of Kashmir with aplomb that each frame set there smells of the valley. The solemnity of the narrative is perfectly conveyed through muted tones of blue and grey that predominates the film. At 2 hours and 40 minutes, Article 370 largely manages to keep you hooked. The makers waste no time and dive into the crux of the story in the first half and it makes for a fast-paced experience till the point of intermission. It’s the second half of the film that appears stretched out.
Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant wedding guest list include big names like Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg and other, check out list below
Mukesh Ambani’s youngest son, Anant Ambani, is scheduled to marry Radhika Merchant on July 12 in Mumbai. The pre-wedding celebrations are slated to occur in Jamnagar, Gujarat, spanning from March 1 to March 3, with the anticipation of numerous international guests attending the festivities. In January of the previous year, the pair exchanged engagement vows in a traditional ceremony held in Mumbai. Recently, a video surfaced on Instagram, courtesy of Reliance Foundation, showcasing women from Gujarat intricately crafting Bandhani scarves for the upcoming wedding. Notably, Nita Ambani, the founder and chairperson of Reliance Foundation, made an appearance in the video as well.
The post by Reliance Foundation reads, “A Tapestry Woven for Anant and Radhika: Threads of Love and Heritage. In a homage to Indian heritage, the Ambani family has enlisted the expertise of talented women artisans from Kachchh & Lalpur to craft a tapestry of dreams for the forthcoming union of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant.” The post further read, “These skilled women dedicate their passion and skills to the art, upholding timeless techniques and infusing vitality into narratives as ancient as the land itself. Through Swadesh, we empower communities and safeguard age-old craftsmanship.”
The guest list for the upcoming wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant, as reported by ET, includes prominent figures from various industries. Notable attendees will reportedly include Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Morgan Stanley CEO Ted Pick, Microsoft founder Bill Gates, Disney CEO Bob Iger, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, Adnoc CEO Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, EL Rothschild chair Lynn Forester de Rothschild, Bank of America chairman Brian Thomas Moynihan, Blackstone chairman Stephen Schwarzman, Qatar Premier Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani.
Ameen Sayani’s journey in radio began in 1952. (Photo Credits: X)
All India Radio’s Ameen Sayani played a pivotal role in revolutionising the radio industry and dedicated almost 42 years in the industry.
Renowned radio presenter Ameen Sayani, celebrated for his legendary show Geetmala, passed away at the age of 91. The news was confirmed by his son Rajil Sayani and the veteran radio personality took his last breath at a hospital in Mumbai, due to heart failure. Sayani’s funeral is scheduled for Thursday, as the family is waiting for the arrival of relatives in Mumbai. Meanwhile, Sayani’s impressive voice and unique style resonated with listeners nationwide. His iconic greeting, ‘Namaskar bhaiyon aur behno, main aapka dost Ameen Sayani bol raha hoon,’ became an instantly recognisable part of Indian radio culture. Sayani played a pivotal role in popularising radio in India, as he charmed listeners with his wit, knowledge and engaging presentation. The nation mourns the loss of a true radio legend.
Who was Ameen Sayani?
Born on December 21, 1932, in Mumbai, Sayani’s mother was actively involved in running a newsletter named Rehbar. Meanwhile, his brother, Hamid Sayani, achieved success as an English broadcaster. Sayani’s journey in radio began in 1952 on Radio Ceylon, which later became Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation. Initially, he started as an English broadcaster, but later he took a plunge to Hindi after India’s independence. Sayani, became an iconic personality with the inception of Geetmala in December 1952, a show featuring blockbuster Bollywood hits, which broadcasted in Radio Ceylon and later on All India Radio’s Vividh Bharati. Originally, the show was just a 30 minute program, still it gained popularity and went on for decades with name changes such as Binaca Geetmala, Hit Parade and Cibaca Geetmala. Running from 1952 to 1994, the show was revived on multiple occasions, first in 2000-2001 and later, during 2001-2003.
Ameen Sayani holds the record for hosting or providing voice overs to over 54,000 radio programs. He contributed approximately 19,000 jingles as a voiceover artist, for which he also earned a recognition in the Limca Book of Records. A true legend in radio, Sayani played a pivotal role in revolutionising the industry and dedicated almost 42 years in the industry.
Deepika Padukone at BAFTA 2024: It was truly a moment of pride for India as Deepika Padukone attended the BAFTA 2024 Awards as a presenter. The actress, who was the only Bollywood actress present at the ceremony, presented the award for the Film Not in English Language Award category. Deepika walked on stage wearing a golden saree, by Sabyasachi, and with ample grace presented the award.
Before presenting the award, Deepika introduced the nominations of the categories. “The incredible stories nominated in this category, depict real and imagined worlds that stay with us long after the credits roll. From the Alps to the Andes, South Poland to Seoul and to Ukraine, the nominees are…” she said as the AV rolled out the nominations — 20 Days in Mariupol, Anatomy of a Fall, Past Lives, Society of the Snow and The Zone of Interest.
Ahead of the ceremony, Deepika was seen walking the red carpet of the event. Reminding us of the Om Shanti Om era, Deepika was seen walking the red carpet and striking a pose while smile for the cameras. She even gave the cameramen a look at her backless blouse and neatly tucked in hair before she walked into the ceremony. For those who missed the ceremony, 77th EE BAFTA Film Awards is streaming on Lionsgate Play in India.
For the event, Alia Bhatt opted for a black velvet saree with a golden border. She paired it with a black sleeveless blouse. See photos here.
(L-R) Soni Razdan, Alia Bhatt and Shaheen Bhatt at special screening of Poacher in London.
Actor Alia Bhatt attended a special screening of her upcoming web series Poacher in London. Taking to her Instagram Stories on Saturday night, Alia posted a bunch of pictures from the event. Alia was accompanied by her mother, Soni Razdan and sister Shaheen Bhatt. (Also Read | Alia Bhatt reveals how she chooses which film to produce and which to star in)
Alia shares pics from Poacher London event
In the first photo, Alia posed as she stood near a window. She wrote, “Today (red rose emoji)” alongside the picture. She gave different poses in the next few photos. Posting a black and white picture with Shaheen Bhatt, Alia wrote, “With my best, @shaheenb.”
Alia also re-posted a picture shared by Soni on her Instagram Stories. It showed the trio sitting in the audience and smiling for the selfie. Another photo showed Alia on stage sitting with the team of Poacher.
Alia Bhatt posed as she stood near a window.Alia was accompanied by Soni Razdan and Shaheen Bhatt.
What Alia wore for event
For the event, Alia opted for a black velvet saree with a golden border. She paired it with a black sleeveless blouse. Alia also wore a pearl necklace and earrings and tied her hair into a bun. Soni was seen in a black dress, while Shaheen opted for pink and red ethnic wear.
Actor Freida Pinto and film director Gurinder Chadha also attended the event. Prime Video India also shared several pictures from the event on Instagram. It shared the photos with the caption, “The echoes of the jungle take over London at this special screening tonight! #PoacherOnPrime, Feb 23.”
Fans praise Alia
Reacting to the pictures, a fan wrote, “Fifth picture her smile looks exactly like Madhuri Dixit.” “The epitome of elegance, distinction and sophistication, Alia Bhatt,” read a comment. “God truly took his time while making Alia Bhatt,” said an Instagram user. A person also called Alia “stunning”.
Anil Kapoor was gifted a special behind-the-scene photograph from his acclaimed film ‘Kahan Kahan Se Guzar Gaya’ during the inaugural ceremony of the first edition of the French Film Festival in Kolkata
Anil Kapoor added a touch of his inimitable aura to the inaugural ceremony of the first edition of the French Film Festival in Kolkata, captivating audiences with his presence. The event was a celebration of cinematic excellence and cultural exchange, marking a significant milestone in the city’s cultural calendar.
The ceremony, hosted by Alliance Française du Bengale Kolkata in collaboration with Nandan, was a testament to the enduring bond between Indian and French cinema. One of the highlights of the evening was the thoughtful gesture by the French Counsel General, who presented Anil Kapoor with a special behind-the-scenes photo from his acclaimed film Kahan Kahan Se Guzar Gaya. Captured by the legendary photographer Nemai Ghosh, the photograph offered a glimpse into the creative process behind the movie, serving as a poignant reminder of the artistry and dedication that define cinema.
In his address to the audience, Anil Kapoor expressed his gratitude for being a part of the festival and emphasised the importance of promoting cross-cultural understanding through cinema. He lauded the efforts of the organisers in bringing together filmmakers and cinephiles from different parts of the world, fostering a sense of unity amidst diversity.
Forbes India’s annual 30 under 30 list highlights 30 young trailblazers across various fields. This year, it features notable names from entertainment like Rashmika Mandanna, Radhika Madan, and Dot from The Archies fame. Read on!
Rashmika Mandanna, Radhika Madan, Dot Make It To Forbes India 30 Under 30 List
Forbes India magazine has released its annual 30 under 30 list, where it picks 30 trailblazers and disrupters across fields who are under the age of 30. This year, the list includes three familiar names from the entertainment industry including Rashmika Mandanna, Radhika Madan, and The Archies fame Dot.
Rashmika Mandanna
The national crush of India, Rashmika Mandanna, was last seen in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Animal along with Ranbir Kapoor. She has predominately worked in Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi films. Last year, she had three releases. First with Tamil superstar Vijay in Vamshi Paidipally’s action film Varisu. The film made around Rs 300 crore at the worldwide box office.
Second, she starred in Sidharth Malhotra starrer Mission Majnu, which was a direct OTT release. And thirdly, she was seen in Animla, which collected around Rs 900 crore at the global box office.
She will be next seen in Pushpa 2: The Rule, Rainbow, The Girlfriend, and Chaava this year.
Radhika Madan
The 28-year-old actress Radhika Madan predominately works in Hindi films. She had three releases last year. She kicked-off the year with crime drama Kuttey. She then headlined the sports drama Kacchey Limbu, which was a direct OTT release. She finally closed the year with the Sajini Shinde Ka Viral Video. She will be next seen in Sanaa and Sarfira. Her most-talked-about performance is in Homi Adajania’s crime drama Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo.
The first look at the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic has been released, and it recreates one of the singer’s most iconic outfits.
Michael Jackson’s nephew, Jaafar Jackson, plays the King of Pop in “Michael,” which releases in theaters on April 18, 2025. The film is now in production.
Jaafar Jackson takes the stage and recreates his uncle’s iconic “Man in the Mirror” look from his Dangerous Tour from 1992-93 in the first-look photo. It was taken by photographer Kevin Mazur, who photographed Jackson throughout his career and during his “This Is It” rehearsals.
“With Jaafar, every look, every note, every dance move is Michael,” said producer Graham King in a statement. “He embodies Michael in a way that no other actor could.”
The movie “will bring audiences a riveting and honest portrayal of the brilliant yet complicated man who became the King of Pop,” according to the logline. “The film presents his triumphs and tragedies on an epic, cinematic scale — from his human side and personal struggles to his undeniable creative genius, exemplified by his most iconic performances. As never before, audiences will experience an inside look into one of the most influential, trailblazing artists the world has ever known.”
The cast includes Oscar nominee Colman Domingo as father Joe Jackson, Nia Long as mother Katherine Jackson, Juliano Krue Valdi as young Michael and Miles Teller as lawyer John Branca.
Janhvi Kapoor took to the comment section of Khushi Kapoor’s recent post and apologised for fighting with her
Late actress Sridevi’s daughter Janhvi Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor are making waves in the entertainment industry. While the elder one has established herself as a versatile performer the younger one recently made her much-awaited Bollywood debut with Zoya Akhtar’s The Archies. The sisters share an unbreakable bond and leave no stone unturned to express their love for one another through their social media posts.
On Tuesday, Khushi took to her official social media handle to share a few mirror selfies, which were clicked while she was sitting in her vanity. Immediately taking to the comment section of the post, Janhvi showered her younger sister with love and adoration. She wrote, “You’re the best ever my laddoooooooo.” She went on to post another comment where she apologised to the former for fighting with her. The 26-year-old actress wrote, “I miss you I’m sorry I fought with you I love you.” Replying to her, Khushi wrote, “@janhvikapoor miss u love u I’m sorry hehehehe.”
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Apart from the sisters, the comment section of the post was filled with red heart and heart-eye emojis. While many complimented her for looking like a doll, her friend Orhan Awatramani aka Orry wrote, “Glamour gworllll.” Another wrote, “she looks just like a dream.” Another one said, “Yayyy so much fun shooting bts with you.”
Poonam Pandey’s ‘death’ news was announced in a post shared on her official Instagram handle on February 2.
Days after Poonam Pandey faked her own death, it has now been reported that a Rs 100 crore defamation case has been filed against the actress and her former husband Sam Bombay. As reported by Pinkvilla, the case has been filed by Faizan Ansari. He accused Poonam Pandey of “trivializing the seriousness of cancer and manipulating the emotions and trust of millions” by faking her own death. He has reportedly also urged the authorities to arrest Pandey and her former husband.
Ansari has also filed an FIR with the Kanpur Police Commissioner. “Poonam Pandey and her husband Sam Bombay conspired to stage her death, making a mockery of a serious illness like cancer. Poonam Pandey orchestrated this stunt for her personal publicity, betraying the trust of millions of Indians and the entire Bollywood industry,” the FIR read.
For the unversed, Poonam Pandey’s ‘death’ news was announced in a post shared on her official Instagram handle on February 2. “This morning is a tough one for us. Deeply saddened to inform you that we have lost our beloved Poonam to cervical cancer. Every living form that ever came in contact with her was met with pure love and kindness. In this time of grief, we would request for privacy while we remember her fondly for all that we shared,” the post read.
Aditya Narayan made headlines yet again after the singer hit a fan with a mic and threw his phone away during his Bhilai concert
During a concert in Bhilai, Chhattisgarh, singer Aditya Narayan expressed his anger towards a fan, and a video capturing the incident has gone viral. The ‘Tattad Tattad’ hitmaker halted his performance, grabbed a fan’s phone, and tossed it into the crowd. He even struck the unidentified person with his mic. The reason behind Aditya’s reaction remains unclear, as the incident occurred while he was singing “Aaj Ki Raat” from Shah Rukh Khan’s movie Don.
Following the video’s circulation on social media, Udit Narayan’s son faced criticism from netizens for his unexpected behavior. A user on X commented, “#adityanarayan throwing phone in his concert. everyone should have left at the moment.” “India’s greatest singer of all time. Shri Aditya Narayan Ji Snatches phone of a fan and throws it away… Well, the fan deserved it for being a fan of India’s greatest singer of all time,” expressed another user. A critical comment read, “Saw a video of Aditya Narayan snatching and throwing a fan’s phone during a performance. Dude wtf? Who do you think you are?”
The singer is known for his contributions to popular films like “Dil Bechara” and “Ram Leela,” began his journey in the entertainment industry as a child artist. His early appearances include roles in films such as “Pardes,” “Rangeela,” and “Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai.”
The “Top Gun: Maverick” star, 61, has been “growing closer” to Russian socialite Elsina Khayrova, 36, over the past couple of months and is now officially dating her, the Daily Mail reports.
“It’s well known within Elsina’s circle that she and Tom are now an item,” an insider told the outlet.
“They’ve grown very close over the past few weeks but take a lot of care not to be photographed together because they want to maintain their privacy,” the source continued.
“Tom has been staying the night at Elsina’s apartment, which as you can imagine, is a very beautiful place. They enjoy hanging out together and despite their wealth, do a lot of the things that normal couples do.”
The pair both attended a gala dinner in support of London’s Air Ambulance Charity, where Prince William was the guest of honor.
Tom Cruise has a new lady in his life. AFP via Getty ImagesThe actor is reportedly dating Elsina Khayrova. Elsina Khayrova/Instagram
Though Cruise and Khayrova arrived separately, friends told the outlet that it’s not a surprise, as they’ve been spending most of their time behind closed doors at her multimillion-dollar apartment in Knightsbridge, London.
However, the pair have stepped out incognito for strolls through Hyde Park, sources claimed.
The two have also reportedly dined privately at several exclusive London restaurants.
Page Six has contacted Cruise’s rep for comment but did not immediately hear back.
They were first romantically linked after reportedly canoodling at a party in London’s ritzy Mayfair neighborhood in December.
“They were inseparable, clearly a couple. He seemed to be besotted with her,” an eyewitness told the Daily Mail at the time.
Mithun Chakraborty, after being hospitalized for severe chest pain and breathlessness, was discharged and declared “absolutely fine,” ready to return to work. Diagnosed with a stroke, he’s now recovering. Read on!
Mithun Chakraborty Discharged From Hospital, Says ‘I Have To My Control Food Habits, PM Modi Scolded Me’
Veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty has been discharged from hospital on Monday (February 12) and declared that he is “absolutely fine” and is ready to resume work. The 73-year-old actor had been admitted to a private hospital on February 10, citing severe chest pain and breathlessness. The actor was later diagnosed with an Ischemic Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke).
Mithun Chakraborty Receives Call From PM Modi
Actor Mithun Chakraborty revealed that he got discharged from the hospital and he is “absolutely fine”. The actor shared that doctors have advised him to control his food habits. The Kashmir Files actor further mentioned that he got a call from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (February 11), who scolded him for not taking proper care of his health. Additionally, BJP MP Dilip Ghosh visited him in the hospital. He told PTI, “I am absolutely fine. I have to keep control of my food habits. Let’s see; I may start working soon, maybe tomorrow.”
Hospital Statement
Earlier, the hospital shared an official statement giving the actor’s health update that read, “Shri Mithun Chakraborty (73), National Award-winning actor, was brought to the Emergency Department of Apollo Multispeciality Hospitals, Kolkata, around 9.40 am with complaints of weakness in the right upper and lower limbs. Necessary laboratory and radiology investigations were carried out including an MRI of the brain. He has been diagnosed with an Ischemic Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke) of the brain. Presently, he is fully conscious, well-oriented and has consumed soft diet. Shri Chakraborty is being further evaluated by a team of doctors including a neuro-physician, cardiologist and a gastroenterologist.”
Recently, it is being reported that veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty’s health condition has improved and he is now quite stable after suffering from Ischemic Cerebrovascular Stroke.
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On Saturday, Mithun Chakraborty, a seasoned actor and politician, had a stroke and was admitted to Apollo Hospital in Kolkata. An official statement mentioned that he felt weakness in his right upper and lower limbs before being admitted. The news came as a surprise to his fans and loved ones. Now, it is being reported that the veteran actor is stable.
Mithun Chakraborty is in a stable condition
Veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty, aged 73, was taken to a private hospital on Saturday due to severe chest pain. Now, as per a report from PTI, the health condition of the actor and BJP leader Mithun Chakraborty has gotten better, and he is now “quite stable.”
An official at the medical facility informed PTI, “He is recuperating well, is fully conscious, well-oriented, active, and has consumed a soft diet. He will undergo certain investigations before his discharge.”
The actor has already had an MRI and other medical tests have also been done at the hospital.
BJP chief visits Mithun Chakraborty at the hospital in Kolkata
A day after Mithun Chakraborty was admitted to the hospital, West Bengal BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar visited him. The video circulating online shows Chakraborty lying on the hospital bed while the political leader and others pay him a visit, and engaging in conversation. Drips are attached to the veteran actor’s arm as he receives treatment.
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#WATCH | West Bengal BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar met veteran actor and BJP leader Mithun Chakraborty at a private hospital in Kolkata pic.twitter.com/4FRNoTuwKb
Arshad Warsi and Maria Goretti who will be celebrating their silver jubilee this Valentine’s Day recently registered their wedding. The actor also shared his ‘scariest’ memory from the day.
Pic Courtesy: Arshad Warsi Instagram
Renowned Bollywood actor Arshad Warsi has been happily married to Maria Goretti for 25 years now. The couple tied the nuptial knot on Feb 14, 1999, which coincides with Valentine’s Day. The duo, who’ve been married for almost 25 years now, have a special gift for each other on Valentine’s. Check out!
Arshad Warsi and Maria Goretti register wedding on silver jubilee
The celebrity couple, Arshad Warsi and Maria Goretii, will be celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary on the upcoming Valentine’s Day. Despite being married for such a long time, the couple never got their marriage registered. Nonetheless, making it special this time, the Munna Bhai M.B.B.S actor and his wife registered their marriage in court on January 23.
While speaking to The Times Of India, Arshad shared that it never came to their mind, and they never thought it was important. However, they realized its importance while dealing with property matters and even after one’s demise. “We did it for the sake of the law. Otherwise, I feel as partners, if you are committed to each other, then that’s all that matters,” he said.
Arshad Warsi shares his ‘scariest’ memory of Valentine’s Day
In the same interview, the actor went on to recall his scariest memory associated with Valentine’s Day. Breaking into laughter, he shares, “I hate to share my wedding date with anyone because it sounds so cheesy. Both Maria and I are embarrassed about this! It was never intentional, though.”
He further continues by sharing, “Maria’s parents wanted us to get married soon. We couldn’t during Lent, and then I was getting busy with work. We didn’t waste one year and the one date that looked feasible to us back then was Feb 14, so we went ahead with it. Now I have the scariest memory of Valentine’s Day that I got married (laughs).”
Orry wrote in the caption, “All the lights can’t turn off the dark”
Orry shared this image. (courtesy: Orry)
It’s party time for Orry in Dubai. Orry partied with Malaika Arora and her son Arhaan in Dubai. Orry shared a few images on his Instagram stories as well as on his feed. In the first picture, Orry can be seen posing with Malaika Arora. Orry can be seen wearing a striped suit while Malaika wears a blingy cropped top. Malaika can be seen tying her hair in a top bun in the picture. In another picture, Orry and Malaika can be seen giving summer vibes. Orry can be seen dressed in a printed outfit while Malaika slips into a parrot-green dress. There’s a collage of Orry and Malaika as well featuring their different moods. In a group picture, Orry can be seen posing with Malaika Arora, Arhaan Khan and designer Nandita Mahtani.
Orry shared a few images with Arhaan in the picturesque backdrop of Dubai. He wrote in the caption, “All the lights can’t turn off the dark.” Malaika Arora dropped a heart emoji in the comments section. Rasha Thadani wrote, “Orry and his two minions.” Take a look:
Orry has become regular at every Bollywood party. A few days back, Orry shared pictures from Nick Jonas’ welcome party, hosted by Natasha Poonawalla. He can be seen posing with Nick Jonas, his brother Kevin, Adar Poonawalla, Sussanne Khan, Malaika Arora-Amita Arora, Aditi Rao Hydari at the party. In one click, Orry can be seen having a fun time with the Arora sisters – Amrita and Malaika. While everybody can be seen dressed in their party best, Orry wears a white t-shirt and jeans. He wrote in the caption, “Everybody’s posing but they’re posing like me.” Take a look:
Siddharth Anand finally breaks silence on Fighter’s legal notice by the IAF, says they gave us a no objection certificate before the release
‘Fighter’, after having a constantly rising collection at the box office, recently drew attention for a scene. Though the India’s biggest aerial action drama, directed by Siddharth Anand, was praised for the performances by the leading actors, namely Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone, Anil Kapoor, and others, it also attracted attention recently after an IAF officer raised concerns, asserting that the depiction of the intimate moment, especially in the military attire context, is seen as disrespectful to the honour and sanctity associated with the uniform.
Furthermore, the conversation was heightened as the characters were portrayed as members of an elite Indian Air Force team. A leading portal reached out to Siddharth Anand and asked about the question raised by an Air Force officer from Assam, Saumya Deep Das, who claimed that the particular kissing scene was an insult to the IAF. To which, Siddharth said, “I am glad to answer this question. This film is in complete conjunction with the IAF. IAF has been a co-collaborator on the film and has been a huge associate partner on our film.
This film has gone through meticulous procedures with the IAF, right from the submission of the script, to the production planning, viewing the film before the censor saw it on the censor board, watching it again at the IAF, reviewing the film after the censor, and then giving us a physical copy of the NOC No Objection Certificate. After that, we got the certificate. We got the censor certificate. Then, we showed the entire film to everyone in the Air Force, including the Air Force Chief, Mr. Chaudhary, and over 100 Air Marshals from across the country. We called them and hosted a screening for them one day before the film’s release in Delhi, and they gave us a standing ovation.”
The singer is rushing to get from Japan to Las Vegas, with less than 24 hours to spare before the biggest NFL game of the season.
Swift performs in Tokyo on 7 February. Pic: Reuters
Taylor Swift has begun her journey back to the US from Tokyo to see her boyfriend Travis Kelce play in the Super Bowl.
Swift, 34, told fans at the Tokyo Dome on Saturday: “We’re all gonna go on a great adventure.”
She was likely referring to her rush to get from Japan to Las Vegas with less than 24 hours to spare before the biggest NFL game of the season.
Umbrellas block the view of Taylor Swift as she departs Tokyo. Pic: AP
Self-proclaimed ‘Swifties’ across the globe have been speculating about the potential strain on her time schedule for weeks.
While she is due to land back in Los Angeles a day before her boyfriend’s team, the Kansas City Chiefs, play the San Francisco 49ers, she will then have to get to Las Vegas in time for the game, which kicks off at 3.30pm local time on Sunday (11.30pm UK time).
Arbaaz Khan opened up about his second marriage and said ‘such decisions are not made in a hurry’. Arbaaz was previously married to Malaika Arora.
Arbaaz Khan with Sshura Khan during their wedding on December 24, 2023.
Arbaaz Khan surprised everyone, when he married Sshura Khan in December 2023. In a new interview with The Indian Express, the actor-producer revealed how he met and fell in love with Sshura, who is a makeup artist. He clarified their wedding was not sudden, and said they spent a lot of time together before deciding to marry. Arbaaz also reacted to being trolled for their huge age difference. As per reports, Sshura is 25 years younger than Arbaaz, 56. Also read: Arbaaz Khan calls wife Sshura ‘best thing that’s happened’ to him
‘It is not like she is 16’
Arbaaz Khan said, “Though my wife (Sshura Khan) is much younger than me, it is not like she is 16-years-old. She knew what she wanted in her life, and I knew what I wanted in my life. We spent a lot of time together in that one year to really see what we expect out of each other, what do we want, and how are we looking at our future. Such decisions are not made in a hurry.”
Arbaaz Khan’s son from his first marriage with Malaika Arora, Arhaan Khan, poses with his father and his new wife Sshura Khan at their wedding in Mumbai.
‘She knew what she was getting into’
Asked about their age gap and people’s reaction to it, Arbaaz Khan said, “It’s not like we were not aware of it or we hid it from each other. As a girl, she knew what she was getting into, and as a man, I knew what I was getting into. Two people of the same age can be together and probably separate in a year. So, is age the only factor that keeps relationships going? Ask yourself. In fact, whenever you see there is a very big age gap between marriages, they have far higher success rate.”
Arbaaz Khan’s past relationships
Before his second wedding, Arbaaz was in a relationship with model Giorgia Andriani for some years. Arbaaz was earlier married to reality TV personality Malaika Arora, who is currently dating actor Arjun Kapoor. Malaika and Arbaaz had tied the knot in December 1998, and after 18 years of marriage, they finalised their divorce in May 2017. They co-parent their only child, son Arhaan Khan, who was born on November 9, 2002.
Queen’s Jim Beach, Roger Taylor, and Brian May with Rami Malek, Graham King, and Mike Myers at the Golden Globe Awards in 2019 (Photo by Featureflash Photo Agency on Shutterstock)
From the glitz and glamor of the rock ‘n’ roll era to the gritty underground scenes of hip-hop and jazz, music biopics have long been a favorite genre among film enthusiasts. These films not only give us a glimpse into the lives of our favorite musicians but also provide a deeper understanding of the cultural and historical context in which they thrived. This is why today we decided to take a journey through the early days of Vaudeville with Fanny Brice to the streets of Compton with N.W.A. and explore some of the best music biopics ever made, delving into stories that captivated audiences and left an indelible mark on the world of cinema.
Considering how many notable musicians throughout history have had films about their lives, narrowing it down to just seven is no easy task. Especially when you factor in how strongly people feel about biographical pictures, especially when it comes to being nominated at the Oscars. In 2020, Renee Zellweger was awarded for her work portraying Judy Garland in “Judy,” and just last year, Austin Butler was nominated for Best Actor for his work in “Elvis.” However, a poll done surveying people about the big award show back in 2022 showed many people felt that the Aretha Franklin biopic “Respect,” starring Jennifer Hudson, was specifically snubbed for a chance at the iconic golden statue. The Oscars have also snubbed “Get On Up,” the James Brown biopic starring the late Chadwick Boseman. However, anyone who’s seen the films can agree they feature one-in-a-lifetime performances that truly exceed any statute reward.
But why are people so passionate about music biopics? Music biopics have a unique ability to resonate with people on a deep level. One reason for this is the power of music itself. Music has a way of evoking emotions and connecting with our own personal experiences, and when we see the story of a musician unfold on the big screen, it becomes a window into their world and their creative process. Moreover, music biopics often delve into the personal struggles and triumphs of these artists, shedding light on the human side of their larger-than-life personas. This vulnerability and relatability allow audiences to empathize with their journey and find inspiration in their resilience.
There’s no greater example of the journeys described above than the films on this list. The seven movies that made the ranking are all epic tales of self-discovery and the importance of music in one’s life. As always, we at StudyFinds have researched across eight expert sources to bring you today’s list of the top seven best music biopics of all time. Of course, everything is subjective, and you may not share the same opinion, which is why we would love to hear from you in the comments below. Now, onto the list!
Johnny Cash’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (Photo by Hayk_Shalunts on Shutterstock)
The List: Best Music Biopics That Fans Recommend
1. “Funny Girl” (1968)
Yeah, the guy said, “Honey, you’re a funny girl!” And no girl was funnier than Ms. Fanny Brice. From her days in the Ziegfeld Follies to portraying the loveable but annoying Snooks, Fanny Brice set a tone for all comedians to come. August Man describes this film as a “masterpiece,” starring none other than Barbra Streisand in an Oscar-winning performance as the Jewish icon.
Though it’s difficult to imagine, according to The Guardian, this was Streisand’s on-screen debut. She plays the pre-war singer and comic star with such chutzpah that she transforms Brice’s silliness into an amazing and distinctive character. Her songs, particularly “Don’t Rain on My Parade,” are obvious hits, as she exudes brilliance, femininity, Jewish identity, sensuality, and vulnerability all in one performance.
2. “Elvis” (1979)
Next up is “Elvis.” Though Austin Butler’s take as the King of Rock’ N Roll is fresh in people’s minds, it is Kurt Russell’s take from the 1979 film that proved to be a standout. GQ notes that “one major point of difference” between this movie and Baz Luhrmann’s most recent creation is that the former concentrates on the subject’s early years and ends in 1970, just as his health begins to worsen, rather than following him from birth to death. This enables filmmaker John Carpenter to highlight the importance of his mother and Colonel Tom Parker’s ties and highlight the impact these individuals had on the King.
Since the King’s untimely death in 1977, a number of Elvis Presley biopics have been produced, but this made-for-TV film, directed by John Carpenter, is still “one to beat,” raves Rolling Stone. Russell lip-synced to country music musician Ronnie McDowell’s voice instead of singing for the movie, but his performance scenes nonetheless capture a great deal of the intensity and visceral thrill of Presley’s onstage presence.
The film follows him from his early years, when Shelley Winters played his mother, Gladys, to his celebrity years, when Pat Hingle played Colonel Tom Parker. Russell delivers a powerful yet delicate performance that is unforgettable as an Elvis impersonator. Just three years after Presley passed away, Russell’s brilliant and entertaining rendition effectively started the worldwide fad of Elvis imitation, which is still practiced today in pubs, clubs, and hen parties all over the world, but mostly “without Russell’s skills,” jokes The Guardian.
3. “Ray” (2004)
The next biopic to make the list is 2004’s “Ray.” Written, produced, and directed by Taylor Hackford, this movie “focuses on 30 years in the life of pioneering soul music/R&B icon Ray Charles,” writes U Discover Music. It follows the trajectory of Charles’s career from his early club days to his crossover success with Atlantic Records, his commercial downfall in the 1970s, and his incredible return, which earned him a Grammy for his work with Chaka Khan.
Jamie Foxx, who earned an Oscar for his captivating portrayal of American musician Ray Charles in this movie, is at his best ever. The narrative traces his modest beginnings in Florida, where he studied piano instruction before experiencing the twin traumas of his brother’s murder and total blindness. It also depicts the background of his relationships and his involvement in the civil rights struggle as his career soars. “Amongst many other things, Ray is cold hard proof that ‘Georgia on my Mind’ is one of the greatest songs ever written,” adds GQ.
Foxx portrays Charles with a brilliant performance, perfectly capturing his eccentricities and physical gestures, particularly his rolling walk, which is a cross between a star’s swagger and a blind man’s cautiousness. Charles is seen experimenting with a variety of musical genres, including blues, country, R&B, rock ‘n’ roll, and, most importantly, gospel. The Guardian claims that the entire film is, in a sense, “evangelizing for Ray Charles.”
4. “Coal Miner’s Daughter” (1980)
Once upon a time, a woman named Loretta Lynn was born to a coal miner in Butcher Holler. She would make history and personally pick one Sissy Spacek to play her in this biopic. Which, according to U Discover Music, was arguably a “career-best performance.” “Coal Miner’s Daughter,” which is based on Lynn’s autobiography and also stars Levon Helm and Tommy Lee Jones, chronicles the story of the iconic singer from her impoverished upbringing to her rise to fame.
“Coal Miner’s Daughter,” which takes its name from a song and album that Lynn released, features an Oscar-winning performance by Spacek as the country artist, mentions Forbes. Spacek’s portrayal of Lynn is considered one of the most authentic and compelling performances in the history of biographical films. Her dedication to the role and her ability to capture Lynn’s essence on-screen earned her critical acclaim, among other accolades.
Even though Lynn is shown singing nonstop throughout the film, Sift Pop reviewers were shocked with how much the film focuses on her background before jumping into her music career. A large part of the film particularly centers on how she meets and marries her husband. The fact that Beverley D’Angelo (as Patsy Cline) and Spacek both sang the lead roles is remarkable. According to Sift Pop, seeing how Lynn’s life changes from the first scene to the last scene is “striking” and a fantastic way to visually wrap up the movie.
Today marks the birthday of Karan Johar’s twins, Yash and Roohi. Fun fact: Did you know they have Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan as their godparents? Click to read the full story!
In 2017, Karan Johar welcomed twins, a boy, and a girl, named Yash and Roohi, into his life. Today, as they turn seven on February 7, 2023, it is an opportune moment to reflect on their godparents. Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan, who share a close bond with Karan, hold the cherished role as godparents to the twins. It’s a testament to the strong familial ties between the two families.
Karan Johar’s twins have Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan as their godparents
During an episode of his show Calling Karan Season 2, Karan Johar was posed with the question of who he would select as godparents for his children. Responding to the question, Karan stated, “Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri are the godparents to my twins.”
This declaration speaks volumes about the strong bond shared between the filmmaker and the iconic Bollywood couple. It’s worth noting that the Kuch Kuch Hota Hai director also serves as the godparent to SRK and Gauri’s eldest child, Aryan Khan.
Get ready for star-studded magic as Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor gear up for a special performance at Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding celebration in Jamnagar.
Ranbir-Alia to reportedly perform at Anant-Radhika’s wedding
Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor are ready to add a touch of glamour and romance to the pre-wedding festivities of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant. The celebrity couple was recently spotted at the Ambani residence in Jamnagar, Gujarat, fuelling speculation about their involvement in the upcoming celebrations.
According to reports, Alia and Ranbir have been gearing up for a special performance at the pre-wedding bash. It will take place from March 1 to 3. During their visit to Jamnagar, Akash Ambani captured candid moments with the charming duo. Reports suggest that the couple has been rehearsing dance routines for Anant and Radhika’s celebration. They aim to showcase their chemistry through romantic numbers.
Anant, the youngest son of Mukesh and Nita Ambani, had his engagement in a private ceremony in Rajasthan last year. The couple then hosted a grand celebration in Mumbai, attended by various celebrities, including Alia and Ranbir. The much-anticipated pre-wedding functions are likely to kick off on March 1. They will continue until March 8, creating a week-long extravaganza.
Here is the pre-wedding invitation card:
Although the pre-wedding invitation card, which recently made rounds online, provides details about the event, it also highlights the significance of Jamnagar in the Ambani family’s history. The invitation reads, “We are thrilled to invite you to Radhika and Anant’s pre-wedding festivities at the Reliance Greens in Jamnagar, from 1-3 March 2024.” It goes on to emphasize the Ambani family’s commitment to environmental initiatives and their dedication to transforming the arid region into a thriving green community.
Expressing their attachment to Jamnagar, the Ambani family’s invitation shares, “Over the past 25 years, we have built our fondest memories in Jamnagar, and it is the place closest to our heart. We look forward to having you with us as we celebrate the beginning of Radhika and Anant’s wedding festivities!”
“Later, when the shot was done, Vikrant sat down on the floor, but did not stop crying,” recalled Jaskunwar Singh Kohli
Image was shared on Instagram. (courtesy: youfoundjsk )
Vikrant Massey’s 12th Fail, which earned the actor a Best Actor (Critics) Award at Filmfare this year, has been garnering praise ever since its release in theatres in October last year. Now, the film’s associate director and editor Jaskunwar Singh Kohli has shared a heartfelt note on Instagram, recollecting one of his memorable experiences on the sets. Sharing snippets of Vikrant Massey and Medha Shankr from the film’s climax, Jaskunwar said, “I will never forget this moment — during the shoot of the final result scene, Vikrant Massey had to fall down onto his knees again and again. But no matter how many takes it took, he cried so deeply every time that it was unbelievable. In the middle of takes when he would be standing, ready for the shot, he would keep muttering one line to himself — “Main bhi yahan tak bina oxygen support ke pahuncha hoon, woh bhi nange pair.” This is the line Manoj Kumar Sharma says to the panellists during his interview.”
Jaskunwar continued in his caption, “Later, when the shot was done, Vikrant sat down on the floor, but did not stop crying. He cried, and he cried as Medha gently held him by the shoulders. “It’s also my story,” he told her through his tears. “It’s taken me 19 years to get hereâ€æ and I’ve also reached here without oxygen support Medha, barefoot. It’s my story as well.”
“In this iconic moment from the film, it was not just Manoj Kumar Sharma, but also Vikrant Massey. The two sides of the coin blended into one surreal human experience. Both made it, together, at the same time,” wrote the film’s editor signing off.
Kiran Rao reacts to Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s sly dig at Aamir Khan.
Filmmaker Kiran Rao has finally responded to Animal director Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s comment on Aamir Khan’s movies. Reddy Vanga’s comments came after Kiran Rao allegedly criticised his films in one of her recent interviews. However, Rao, in her latest interaction with a media portal, has denied commenting on Reddy Vanga’s films and also shared her thoughts on his remarks about Khan.
“I have never commented on Mr Sandeep’s films because I have never seen them. I have often spoken on misogyny and the representation of women on screen. I have talked about it on various platforms at various times. But I have never taken the name of any film because it is not about the specific film. Why Mr Vanga has assumed that I was talking about his film you’ll have to ask him. I have never seen his film,” Rao told The Quint.
On Reddy Vanga’s statement that Aamir himself did misogynistic songs like ‘Khambe jaisi khadi hai’ back in the day, Rao said that her ex-husband was one of the few people who had apologised for it. “There are very few people who would look back at their body of work and apologise for doing something problematic in retrospect,” she added.
AR Rahman took to social media to share pictures with India’s Grammy 2024 winners and said, ‘It’s raining GRAMMYs for India.’
AR Rahman’s selfie with Grammy Winners Zakir Hussain, Shankar Mahadevan, and Selva Ganesh
PM Narendra Modi exuded good sportsmanship as he congratulated the Grammy winners from India, despite his song ‘Abundance in Millets’ losing at the famed awards. He took to X (Formerly Twitter) to share his heartfelt message congratulating the five winners–Rakesh Chaurasia, Ustad Zakir Hussain, Shankar Mahadevan, Selvaganesh Vinayakram, and Ganesh Rajagopalan–for making India proud.
The 66th Grammys was held at the Crypto.com arena in Los Angeles, and this year India won big with five musicians from the country winning eight awards.
Modi wrote, “Congratulations @ZakirHtabla, @Rakeshflute, @Shankar_Live, @kanjeeraselva, and @violinganesh on your phenomenal success at the #GRAMMYs! Your exceptional talent and dedication to music have won hearts worldwide. India is proud! These achievements are a testament to the hard work you keep putting in. It will also inspire the new generation of artists to dream big and excel in music (sic).”
Two-time Grammy Award winner AR Rahman also rejoiced in the multiple wins by Indian musicians at the iconic awards this year. The actor shared a selfie with the winners Zakir Hussain, Shankar Mahadevan, and Selavaganesh, and wrote, “It’s raining #GRAMMYs for India Congrats Grammy winners (sic).”
Taylor Swift won album of the year at the Grammy Awards for “Midnights,” breaking the record for most wins in the category with four.
She began her speech by thanking her producer and friend Jack Antonoff and added, “I would love to tell you this is the happiest moment of my life,” she told the crowd, but said she feels this happy when she creates music and plays shows.
Earlier in the night, Taylor Swift used her 13th Grammy win on Sunday to announce her new album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” will arrive April 19.
“I know that the way that the Recording Academy voted is a direct reflection of the passion of the fans,” she said while accepting the best pop vocal album award. “So, I want to say thank you to the fans by telling you a secret that I’ve been keeping from you for the last two years.”
Taylor Swift accepts the award for album of the year for “Midnights” during the 66th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
One of the night’s biggest awards, record of the year, went to Miley Cyrus for “Flowers,” her second-ever Grammy and second of the night.
“This award is amazing. But I really hope that it doesn’t change anything because my life was beautiful yesterday,” she said in her speech.
Victoria Monét won best new artist. “Thank you to the champagne-servers tonight,” Monét began her acceptance speech. “Thanks to my mom, a single mom raising this really bad girl.” Then she started to cry, telling the room that this award was “15 years in the making.”
Billie Eilish won song of the year for writing the “Barbie” hit, “What Was I Made For?” She thanked director Greta Gerwig for “making the best movie of the year.”
It was just one of several standout moments from Sunday’s show, hosted by Trevor Noah and broadcast live from Cypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles.
Karol G made Grammy history Sunday by becoming the first female performer to win best música urbana album for her blockbuster “Mañana Será Bonito” record.
“This is my first time at the Grammys,” she told the audience in English. “And this is my first time holding my own Grammy.”
Sandeep Reddy Vanga revealed why he isn’t angry about Kangana Ranaut criticising Animal. He is also open to working with her.
Sandeep Reddy Vanga reacts to Kangana Ranaut’s criticism on Animal.
Actor Kangana Ranaut doesn’t want Sandeep Reddy Vanga to offer her a role in his films after he recently said he is open to working with her. Kangana had criticised Sandeep’s film Animal, starring Ranbir Kapoor, talking about which the filmmaker said he doesn’t mind her remark. In an interview with Siddharth Kannan, Sandeep praised Kangana and her work.
Kangana Ranaut to Sandeep Reddy Vanga
Responding to Sandeep’s words, Kangana tweeted, “Review and criticism are not the same, every kind of art should be reviewed and discussed, it is a normal thing. The way Sandeep ji showed respect towards me by smiling at my review, it can be said that he not only makes manly films, his attitude is also manly, thank you sir.”
She added about working with Sandeep Reddy Vanga in the post, “But please don’t ever give me any role otherwise your alpha male heroes will become feminist and then your films will also be beaten, you make blockbusters, the film industry needs you.”
Sandeep on Kangana’s criticism on Animal
Sandeep originally said about Kangana in the interview, “If I get a chance and if I feel she will fit into it, I will go and narrate the story. I genuinely loved her performance in Queen and so many other films. So if she is giving a negative comment about Animal, I don’t mind. I don’t get angry also cause I have seen her work… I don’t feel bad.”
समीक्षा और निंदा एक नहीं होते, हर तरह की कला की समीक्षा और चर्चा होनी चाहिए यह एक सामान्य बात है ।
संदीप जी ने जैसे मेरी समीक्षा पे मुस्कुराते हुए मेरे प्रति आदर का भाव दिखाया, ये कहा जा सकता है की वो सिर्फ़ मर्दाना फ़िल्में ही नहीं बनाते, उनके तेवर भी मर्दाना हैं, धन्यवाद सर 🙏… https://t.co/qi2hINWYcu
Kangana had previously criticised Animal in a post on X. She said it is the audience running to theatres to watch ‘women beating films’ and called the trend ‘discouraging.’
Reposting a fan’s tweet, she had said, “Paid negativity for my films is overwhelming, I have been fighting hard so far but even audiences are encouraging women beating films where they are treated like sex objects and asked to lick shoes. This is deeply discouraging for someone who has been dedicating her life for woman empowerment films, might shift career in coming years, want to give best years of my life to something worthwhile.” Her post was also regarding the performance of her film Tejas, which tanked at the box office and also received mixed reviews from critics.
Ayushmann Khurrana, in addition to being an exceptional actor, is a devoted and supportive husband. Throughout the challenging times, he has stood by his wife, author Tahira Kashyap, who is a breast cancer survivor. On World Cancer Day, the Vicky Donor star expressed admiration for Tahira’s indomitable spirit by sharing a poignant post featuring images illustrating her courageous journey against the disease.
The post comprises a sequence of photos, commencing with a mirror selfie of the couple and concluding with Tahira proudly revealing her surgery scar. The third image showcases Tahira in an orange t-shirt, denim, and a stylish cap, while the post wraps up with a boomerang video capturing her engaged in exercise. Ayushmann’s heartfelt caption reads, “The girl I pulled by having samosa and chai at hut number 14 in Panjab University. All the best for your debut at the @spokenfest today. In love with your heart and spirit @tahirakashyap ..#WorldCancerDay.”
Video posted online by The Hollywood Reporter appears to show the Atlanta-based musician being handcuffed and escorted out of the ceremony at the Crypto.com Arena by police.
Killer Mike accepts the award for best rap album – before he is detained by police. Pic: AP
Killer Mike has been detained by police at the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles – just hours after the rapper won three awards.
Video posted online by The Hollywood Reporter appears to show the Atlanta-based musician being handcuffed and escorted out of the ceremony at the Crypto.com Arena by police.
In the footage, a voice is heard saying: “Are you serious? What the f***?”
Killer Mike’s sixth studio album, Michael, picked up best rap album – while his track Scientists And Engineers won best rap song and best rap performance.
As he received his Grammys on stage, the 48-year-old rapper said: “This is for all the people who think you’re too old to rap… we keep hip-hop alive. Never ever stop doing what you do.”
He added: “You cannot tell me dreams do not come true.”
‘Male adult detained for physical altercation’
The rapper received three awards at the 66th annual Grammy Awards in LA. Pic: Reuters
A Los Angeles Police Department spokesperson told the PA news agency that a man was arrested at the awards ceremony, but declined to provide their identity.
They said: “Just after four o’clock this afternoon, a male adult was detained by police for a physical altercation that occurred inside the Crypto.com Arena.
“They handcuffed the individual and they removed them from the event and he is currently being questioned by authorities.
“If the individual is booked and arrested, then that’s when the identity will be available on that individual.”
Taylor Swift, SZA and Boygenius were just a few of the big winners at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards, which took place on Feb. 4 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
Of course, the big news of the night came from Swift, who announced her new album “The Tortured Poets Department” while on stage. The pop star revealed the album would be arriving on April 19 while accepting her 13th Grammy award, for best pop vocal album with “Midnights.”
The Big Four were awarded to Billie Eilish for song of the year with “What Was I Made For?,” which also won in the best song written for visual media category; Variety cover star Victoria Monét for best new artist; Miley Cyrus for record of the year with “Flowers”; and Swift for album of the year with “Midnights.”
Performances drove the lot of the broadcast, with standouts from Joni Mitchell; Tracy Chapman with Luke Combs; and Billy Joel, who debuted his new single “Turn the Lights Back On.” Additional standouts included Miley Cyrus debuting “Flowers,” as well as Dua Lipa unveiling “Training Season” and Olivia Rodrigo giving an impassioned rendition of “Vampire.”
Throughout the broadcast, female artists reigned supreme in almost every category. It was also a night full of firsts, particularly for women. Karol G won her first Grammy for best música urbana with “Mañana Será Bonito”; Lainey Wilson took home her first trophy for best country album with “Bell Bottom Country”; Cyrus got her first Grammy for “Flowers” in the best pop solo performance category; and SZA won her first solo Grammys, taking home four including best R&B song, best progressive R&B album and more.
The sole male winner, Jay-Z, was given the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award, and had some choice words for the Grammys in his acceptance speech in never awarding his wife Beyoncé with album of the year. “I don’t want to embarrass this young lady, but she has more Grammys than everyone and never won album of the year,” he said. “So even by your own metrics, that doesn’t work. Think about that. The most Grammys, never won album of the year. That doesn’t work.”
Monét, who was nominated for seven awards, took home three with her debut album “Jaguar II.” Though she lost in the best traditional R&B performance category, where her two-year-old daughter Hazel could have become the youngest-ever Grammy winner, she was the victor in best engineered album (non-classical) and best R&B album, and took home the coveted best new artist award.
Phoebe Bridgers and her group Boygenius won their awards during the pre-telecast. Bridgers received her first Grammy alongside SZA for her feature on “Ghost in the Machine” in the best pop duo/group performance category. Boygenius, which was nominated for seven awards this year, won three of the announced categories, including best alternative music album for “The Record,” as well as best rock song and best rock performance for “Not Strong Enough.”
Notably, Paramore won both of its nominations for best rock album with “This Is Why” and best alternative music performance with the title track. With the best rock album win, Paramore became the first female-fronted band in history to win in the category.
In the rap categories, Killer Mike took the cake, sweeping in all three of his nominated categories. The Atlanta rapper, who made headlines prior to the main broadcast for getting arrested backstage, was the crown victor in best rap song and best rap performance for his track “Scientists & Engineers” featuring André 3000, Future and Eryn Allen Kane, while his album “Michael” bested the competition in best rap album. He was first nominated and won back in 2003 for his feature on OutKast’s “The Whole World” in the best rap performance by a duo or group.
Two of the Grammys‘ new categories were also announced during the precast. Kylie Minogue scored a second career win for “Padam Padam” in the best dance pop recording category, while Tyla took home he Grammy for best African music performance for “Water” — her first-ever and only nomination this year.
Record of the Year
“Worship,” Jon Batiste
“Not Strong Enough,” Boygenius “Flowers,” Miley Cyrus (WINNER) “What Was I Made For?” from “Barbie,” Billie Eilish
“On My Mama,” Victoria Monét
“Vampire,” Olivia Rodrigo
“Anti-Hero,” Taylor Swift
“Kill Bill,” SZA
Album of the Year
“World Music Radio,” Jon Batiste
“The Record,” Boygenius
“Endless Summer Vacation,” Miley Cyrus
“Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd,” Lana Del Rey
“The Age of Pleasure,” Janelle Monáe
“Guts,” Olivia Rodrigo “Midnights,” Taylor Swift (WINNER) “SOS,” SZA
Song of the Year
“A&W” — Jack Antonoff, Lana Del Rey & Sam Dew, songwriters (Lana Del Rey)
“Anti-Hero” — Jack Antonoff & Taylor Swift, songwriters (Taylor Swift)
“Butterfly” — Jon Batiste & Dan Wilson, songwriters (Jon Batiste)
“Dance the Night” (From “Barbie the Album”) — Caroline Ailin, Dua Lipa, Mark Ronson & Andrew Wyatt, songwriters (Dua Lipa)
“Flowers” — Miley Cyrus, Gregory Aldae Hein & Michael Pollack, songwriters (Miley Cyrus)
“Kill Bill” — Rob Bisel, Carter Lang & Solána Rowe, songwriters (SZA)
“Vampire” — Daniel Nigro & Olivia Rodrigo, songwriters (Oliva Rodrigo) “What Was I Made For?” [From the Motion Picture “Barbie”] — Billie Eilish O’Connell & Finneas O’Connell, songwriters (Billie Eilish) (WINNER)
Best New Artist
Gracie Abrams
Fred Again
Ice Spice
Jelly Roll
Coco Jones
Noah Kahan Victoria Monét (WINNER) The War and Treaty
Producer of the Year, Non-Classical
Jack Antonoff— WINNER
Dernst “D’Mile” Emile II
Hit-Boy
Metro Boomin
Daniel Nigro
Songwriter of the Year, Non-Classical
Edgar Barrera
Jessie Jo Dillon
Shane McAnally Theron Thomas— WINNER
Justin Tranter
Best Pop Solo Performance
“Flowers,” Miley Cyrus (WINNER) “Paint the Town Red,” Doja Cat
“What Was I Made For?” from “Barbie,” Billie Eilish
“Vampire,” Olivia Rodrigo
“Anti-Hero,” Taylor Swift
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance
“Thousand Miles,” Miley Cyrus featuring Brandi Carlile
“Candy Necklace,” Lana Del Rey featuring Jon Batiste
“Never Felt So Alone,” Labrinth featuring Billie Eilish
“Karma,” Taylor Swift featuring Ice Spice “Ghost in the Machine,” SZA featuring Phoebe Bridgers — WINNER
Best Pop Dance Recording
“Baby Don’t Hurt Me,” David Guetta, Anne-Marie and Coi Leray
“Miracle,” Calvin Harris featuring Ellie Goulding “Padam Padam,” Kylie Minogue — WINNER
“One in a Million,” Bebe Rexha & David Guetta
“Rush,” Troye Sivan
Best Dance/Electronic Recording
Aphex Twin – Blackbox Life Recorder 21F
James Blake – Loading
Disclosure – Higher Than Ever BEfore
Romy & Fred again.. – Strong Skrillex, Fred again.. & Flowdan – Rumble — WINNER
Best Dance/Electronic Music Album
James Blake – Playing Robots Into Heaven
The Chemical Brothers – For That Beautiful Feeling Fred again.. – Actual Life 3 (January 1 – September 9 2022)— WINNER
Kx5 – Kx5
Skrillex – Quest for Fire
Best Rock Album
“But Here We Are,” Foo Fighters
“Starcatcher,” Greta Van Fleet
“72 Seasons,” Metallica “This Is Why,” Paramore— WINNER
“In Times New Roman…,” Queens of the Stone Age
Best Alternative Music Performance
“Belinda Says,” Alvvays
“Body Paint,” Arctic Monkeys
“Cool About It,” boygenius
“A&W,” Lana Del Rey “This Is Why,” Paramore— WINNER
Best Alternative Music Album
“The Car,” Arctic Monkeys “The Record,” boygenius— WINNER
“Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd,” Lana Del Rey
“Cracker Island,” Gorillaz
“I Inside the Old Year Dying,” PJ Harvey
Best Rock Performance
Arctic Monkeys – Sculptures of Anything Goes
Black Pumas – More Than a Love Song Boygenius – Not Strong Enough— WINNER
Foo Fighters – Rescued
Metallica – Lux Æterna
Best Metal Performance
Disturbed – Bad Man
Ghost – Phantom of the Opera Metallica – 72 Seasons— WINNER
Slipknot – Hive Mind
Spiritbox – Jaded
Best Rock Song
Boygenius – Not Strong Enough— WINNER
Foo Fighters – Rescued
Olivia Rodrigo – Ballad of a Homeschooled Girl
Queens of the Stone Age – Emotion Sickness
The Rolling Stones – Angry
Best R&B Performance
“Summer Too Hot,” Chris Brown
“Back to Love,” Robert Glasper featuring SiR and Alex Isley “ICU,” Coco Jones— WINNER
“How Does It Make You Feel,” Victoria Monét
“Kill Bill,” SZA
Dua Lipa and Billie Eilish are both up for song of the year for their contributions to the Barbie soundtrack
Whisper it quietly… but could the Grammy Awards get it right this year?
The ceremony, which takes place in Los Angeles on Sunday, is notorious for scoring own goals, often rewarding middle-of-the-road heritage acts over cutting-edge, contemporary pop.
But this year’s nominees are straight-down-the-line populist picks, with R&B star SZA leading the field on nine.
There will also be performances from big names ranging from Dua Lipa and Billie Eilish to Joni Mitchell and U2.
Comedian Trevor Noah will host for the fourth year running, overseeing a staggering 94 categories, from best contemporary Christian album to best audiobook, where Michelle Obama will square off against Meryl Streep.
Elsewhere, Phoebe Bridgers’ indie-rock supergroup Boygenius, and pop star Victoria Monét have seven nominations each.
Chart stars Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, Miley Cyrus, Lana Del Rey and Ice Spice also have multiple nominations in a female-led field.
1) How to watch the Grammys
Comedian Trevor Noah is hosting the show this year
First of all, brew a strong pot of coffee.
More than 80 awards will be handed out in what’s called the “premiere ceremony” at 20:30 GMT on Sunday (12:30 in Los Angeles).
It’s often worth tuning in. The winners in the more obscure categories are less polished and more excited about winning, and the performances are looser and, dare I say it, more musical than the Hollywood-scale set pieces you’ll see later.
You can watch the whole thing on the Recording Academy’s YouTube channel and on live.grammy.com.
The main show, which will start at 01:00 Monday GMT, will be broadcast live in the US on CBS and streamed on Paramount Plus. Speeches and select performances are usually uploaded to YouTube the following day.
2) Will Taylor Swift overtake Ol’ Blue Eyes?
Taylor Swift already has 12 Grammys – which is more than any human can reasonably hold at once
If Swift wins album of the year for Midnights, she will become the first ever artist to lift the prestigious trophy four times.
At the moment, she’s tied with Paul Simon, Stevie Wonder and Frank Sinatra, who each have three wins.
But the Grammys have typically been less interested in Swift’s pop records than her forays into country and folk.
Her competition for album of the year is strong. Here’s the full list of nominees:
Boygenius – The Record
Janelle Monáe – The Age of Pleasure
Jon Batiste – World Music Radio
Lana Del Rey – Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd
Miley Cyrus – Endless Summer Vacation
Olivia Rodrigo – Guts
SZA – SOS
Taylor Swift – Midnights
3) Joni and Tracy could put young stars in the shade
Joni Mitchell will continue her live comeback at the ceremony
Modern-day superstars Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, SZA and Olivia Rodrigo will no doubt put on lavish performances of their big hits.
But the show is likely to be stolen by two other female artists who have largely been out of the public eye in recent years.
Joni Mitchell is guaranteed a reception worthy of a living legend when she makes her debut Grammys performance at the age of 80.
And Tracy Chapman is heavily rumoured to be making a very rare public appearance to join country star Luke Combs on her 1988 classic Fast Car, which he took back to the charts last year.
The night’s other performers will include Billy Joel, Travis Scott and Burna Boy.
4) A win for SZA is a win for Scotland
SZA’s second album SOS was one of 2023’s biggest sellers
In the US, SZA’s second album SOS topped the charts for 10 weeks and marked the singer’s ascension to the major league.
Born in Missouri and raised in New Jersey, the singer – real name Solána Imani Rowe – trained in marine biology before launching her music career.
If her latest album picks up a Grammy, it will also mean a win for a 20-year-old music producer from Scotland.
Blair Ferguson, who writes under the name BLK Beats, wrote the music for her hit single Snooze in his Glasgow bedroom, and it went on to sell more than two million copies in the US.
“SZA is just a genius and she’s able to transform any record with the way she comes up with a melody,” he told BBC News. “I don’t think any other artist could have made that track.”
Kim Kardashian and Odell Beckham Jr. reignited dating speculation when they were seen at the same party Friday night. BACKGRID
Kim Kardashian and Odell Beckham Jr. aren’t doing anything to squash romance rumors.
The stars were spotted attending Jay-Z’s pre-Grammys shindig in West Hollywood Friday night at the same time — and even matched in all-black attire.
Kardashian, 43, arrived with her younger sister Khloé Kardashian, according to TMZ, while Beckham Jr., 31, showed up separately from them.
The outlet claimed there were some murmurs that the SKIMS founder and Baltimore Ravens player had a private moment in the parking garage together, but it was not confirmed.
Kim’s luxury Range Rover was photographed pulling away from the party around 1:30 a.m., but she was not seen inside thanks to the vehicle’s blacked-out windows.
Kardashian and Beckham Jr. both celebrated at Jay-Z’s pre-Grammys bash in West Hollywood — at the same time. BACKGRID
Page Six did not immediately receive a reply from Kim or Beckham Jr.’s reps about whether or not they spent time together at the party.
They were first linked in September 2023 when a source told Page Six they had “been hanging out casually” and oftentimes in group settings.
They reignited dating speculation when the “Kardashians” star attended Beckham Jr.’s 31st birthday bash in New York City in November 2023.
