Entertainment

10

Sep

By The Press Editor

Entertainment

Priyanka Chopra, Lara Dutta reunite at Wimbledon

Priyanka Chopra and Lara Dutta just served the ultimate throwback moment at Wimbledon 2026.   Crossing paths in the stands, the former Miss World and Miss Universe delighted their fans with pictures that celebrate a friendship spanning over 26 years. The two brought accolades to India in 2000 when Priyanka was crowned Miss World and Lara won the Miss Universe title.   Seeing the hugging and smiling Bollywood icons brought back floods of memories from their hit debut film “Andaaz” in 2003.   On Sunday, Priyanka shared a picture posing alongside Lara. In the photo, the duo is seen warmly…

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10

Sep

By The Press Editor

Entertainment

Christopher Nolan defends use of modern dialogue ‘The Odyssey’

Christopher Nolan has shrugged off all the internet outrage associated with his new epic 'The Odyssey', asserting that whatever the public says now is meaningless since the audience has not even seen the movie yet. The Academy Award-winning director further clarified why he chose to use modern language and American accents in his movie based on the ancient epic poem.   Responding to the debate that emerged following the release of promotional material, Nolan noted that such scrutiny simply comes with the territory of high-profile filmmaking. He remarked that pre-screening discussions are always immaterial since none of the commentators actually…

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10

Sep

By The Press Editor

Entertainment

Kusha Kapila denies patch-up with Samay Raina, calls photo fake

Actor and content creator Kusha Kapila has denied having reconciled with comedian Samay Raina after morphed photos of the two went viral.   In a series of Instagram Stories, Kapila clarified the images are fake, emphasising that she is not friends with the comedian and has zero plans to appear on his show “India’s Got Latent”. Speculation started after posts and videos went viral on social media suggesting that the duo had patched things up after their public fallout in 2024.   However, Kusha dismissed the claims, stating that the images had been manipulated using artificial intelligence.   Reposting one…

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09

Sep

By The Press Editor

Entertainment

‘Jurassic Park’ star Sam Neill passes away at 78

“Jurassic Park” star Sam Neill has passed away at the age of 78.   According to a statement posted on his official Instagram account, the beloved New Zealand actor was surrounded by his dear ones during his final moments. He breathed his last in Australia.   Neill’s sudden and unexpected passing comes just months after he joyfully announced that he was completely cancer-free following an aggressive, multi-year battle with stage-three blood cancer.   "It is with immense sadness that the whanau of Sam Neill share the news of his passing on Monday 13th July 2026 in Sydney, Australia. Sam was…

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09

Sep

By The Press Editor

Entertainment

Jaafar Jackson’s ‘Michael’ becomes first biopic to hit $1 billion

Jaafar Jackson’s “Michael” has made box office history, shattering records to become the first biopic ever to breach the coveted $1 billion milestone globally.   The Michael Jackson biopic achieved the feat by drawing a massive USD 629.8 million from international markets alongside USD 371.8 million domestically, pulling its worldwide total to USD 1.001 billion.   The film has been an unprecedented commercial success since its April 2026 theatrical debut, which famously kicked off with a historic USD 97 million domestic and USD 217 million global opening weekend, completely obliterating the previous musical biopic record held by 2015’s “Straight Outta…

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09

Sep

By The Press Editor

Entertainment

Leven Rambin suffers major artery tear during routine surgery

“The Hunger Games” star Leven Rambin has opened up about a terrifying, life-threatening medical emergency.   What was supposed to be a routine laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis took a harrowing turn when the operating surgeon accidentally nicked her aorta, the body’s largest artery.   Taking to her TikTok account to document the health scare, the 36-year-old actress revealed that she woke up in the intensive care unit surrounded by physicians who told her she was "lucky to be alive" after requiring an immediate emergency vascular repair and blood transfusions.   "I went in for a routine endo laparoscopy," Rambin wrote…

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08

Sep

By The Press Editor

Entertainment

Kangana Ranaut backs UP Governor’s ‘expert mother’ remark

Actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut has publicly endorsed Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel’s controversial remarks on motherhood and traditional gender roles.   Just days after making headlines for her commentary on the Ketan Agarwal murder case, Ranaut shared a video of Patel’s speech on X.   In her social media post, the “Queen” actress strongly agreed with the Governor’s view that women should master cooking for their families, regardless of whether they pursue high-profile careers like teaching or the IAS. Ranaut defended the stance by stating that nurturing humanity is a woman's "true nature".   She wrote on X,…

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08

Sep

By The Press Editor

Entertainment

Justin Baldoni asks judge to reject Blake Lively’s $8M legal fee request

Justin Baldoni has urged a federal judge to turn down or "substantially reduce" Blake Lively’s request for more than USD 8 million in attorneys' fees and litigation costs, escalating the latest chapter in the high-profile legal dispute between the two actors.   According to a court filing submitted on Monday, Baldoni and Wayfarer Studios argued that Lively's application is "anything but a typical fee motion", alleging that her legal team billed excessive hours and charged unreasonable rates.   Baldoni's latest filing also contends that Lively's legal team overstaffed the case. It claims there were multiple lawyers attending the same hearings,…

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07

Sep

By The Press Editor

Entertainment

‘Ride or Die’ fulfils my 50-year-old childhood dream: Octavia Spencer

Academy Award-winning actress Octavia Spencer has marked the eve of her upcoming Prime Video series “Ride or Die” with a heartfelt message about dreams, perseverance and gratitude.   Ahead of the show’s July 15 premiere, Spencer reflected on a career milestone she described as the fulfilment of a dream she had imagined decades ago.   Sharing a promotional image of the project on Instagram, Spencer wrote about the importance of being "fully present" during significant moments in life. "I learned a long time ago to be fully present and exist in the moment of things unfolding in your life so…

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07

Sep

By The Press Editor

Entertainment

Rani Mukerji to receive honorary doctorate at IFFM 2026

Bollywood actor Rani Mukerji will be conferred the prestigious Honorary Doctor of Letters by La Trobe University during the 2026 edition of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) in recognition of her outstanding contribution to Indian cinema and humanitarian work.   The honorary degree will be presented at a special ceremony on August 14, 2026, at Federation Square in Melbourne as part of the festival celebrations.   The honour recognises Mukerji's nearly three-decade-long contribution to Indian cinema, as well as her sustained efforts towards social causes supporting women, children and marginalised communities.   The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne,…

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