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07

Feb

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Celina Jaitly fighting to free detained brother in UAE

The story of the Alia Bhatt-starrer Bollywood movie ‘Jigra’ turned real for actor Celina Jaitly, as she is fighting to secure the release of her brother from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Celina’s brother served in the Indian Army.   Major (Retd) Vikrant Kumar Jaitly has been under "arbitrary detention" in the United Arab Emirates for the last 17 months, said Jaitly. The retired Special Forces officer and former UN peacekeeper was picked up from a mall in September 2024. For nearly nine months, his whereabouts remained unknown with no formal arrest on record and no access to legal representation,…

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07

Feb

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For Kim Kardashian, ex-husband Kanye West will ‘always be family’

Reality TV star Kim Kardashian says her ex-husband Kanye West will “always be family”.   Sharing a rare insight into the status of her relationship with West in a recent interaction, Kardashian, 45, shared how her and the rapper’s relationship has evolved since their divorce.   The couple first met in 2012, tied the knot in 2014 and Kardashian filed for divorce in 2021, which was finalised in 2022. Kim and Kanye share four children: North, 12, Saint,10, Chicago, 8, and Psalm, 6.   “We’ll always be family,” she said in the interview after she was asked about promoting West’s…

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06

Feb

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Madison Beer gets candid about her toxic social media habits

Despite her digital stardom, singer Madison Beer continues to struggle with the online world, admitting in a recent interview that her relationship with the internet remains "really poor."   The 26-year-old "Make You Mine" singer, who has long been a vocal advocate for mental health awareness, explained that the platforms often serve as a source of distress rather than enjoyment.   Beer now views social media through a more guarded lens to protect her well-being from the persistent negative effects she has faced throughout her career.   "My relationship with social media is really poor," explained Beer. "I feel like…

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06

Feb

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Lisa Kudrow’s emotional plea to save ‘Friends’ studio

In an emotional appeal to the future owners of Warner Bros. Discovery, actress Lisa Kudrow has urged them to preserve the legendary Burbank studio lot, where ten seasons of the iconic “Friends” sitcom were shot.   Amid a high-stakes corporate bidding war, the actor, famed for her role as Phoebe Buffay in the globally loved sitcom, urged that the historic grounds remain untouched.   In a recent interview, Kudrow said she views the lot as a "sacred" landmark that belongs to the industry's collective heritage, rather than just being a piece of real estate.   "It's hard for me to…

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06

Feb

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Asa Butterfield, Mark Strong to star in ‘Happy’

Actors Asa Butterfield, Mark Strong and Kyra Sedgwick are coming together for upcoming comedy film "Happy".   The movie, described as “what may be the worst first meeting with your partner’s parents ever committed to film”, will be helmed by renowned American actor and director John Carroll Lynch.   The film’s script is penned by Ira Steven Behr, known for his work on the popular series "Outlander".   "Welcome to the worst imaginable meeting with your in-laws. A shotgun fired at a birthday cake. A voyeuristic mother. A seductive sister. Way too much booze. Not enough boundaries. Does Myles (Butterfield)…

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05

Feb

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Britney Spears says ‘lucky to be alive’

After managing her ongoing family tussles, famous pop singer Britney Spears, 44, says she is ‘lucky to be alive.’ In a post on Instagram, Spears opened up about her family and feeling of loneliness.    “As people, all we really want is to feel connected to each other and never feel alone,” she began her Instagram caption. “For those of you in your family that have said to help you is to isolate you and make you feel unbelievably left out … they were wrong.”   “We can forgive as people but u don’t ever forget," she continued. "Yearning and…

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05

Feb

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Madhuri Dixit, Triptii Dimri to star in ‘Maa Behen’

Actors Madhuri Dixit, Ravi Kishan and Triptii Dimri are set to star in Netflix’s upcoming comedy thriller film "Maa Behen".   The streaming platform announced the project on Tuesday during an event unveiling its India release for 2026.   “Maa Behen” is about a conservative neighbourhood that is shaken when a mother, Rekha, and her two daughters, Jaya and Sushma, discover a neighbour’s dead body in their kitchen.   Directed by Suresh Triveni of “Tumhari Sulu” and “Jalsa” fame, the film explores how this unexpected event turns the mother-daughter trio into the talk of the town.   The film is…

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04

Feb

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Barun Sobti to lead ‘Tumhari Khushboo’

National award-winning filmmaker Onir has roped in actor Barun Sobti for his upcoming film "Tumhari Khushboo".   The film also stars Shashi Bhushan, a visually impaired actor whose portrayal of a queer character adds a layer of genuine authenticity and sensitivity to the story.   The film has been written by Ravi Asrani, and produced by Impulse Mumbai, a volunteer-based collective group that promotes awareness around sexual wellness (HIV/STIs), mental health, substance use, and equity, advocacy and activism within the LGBTQIA+ community, according to a press release.   "Tumhari Khushboo" follows the story of a visually impaired masseur Sunil and…

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04

Feb

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Seven years on, Rhea Chakraborty returns to acting

Actor Rhea Chakraborty is returning to acting after a long hiatus of seven years.   The 33-year-old actress will soon be seen in upcoming series “Family Business” on Netflix.   On Tuesday evening, Chakraborty was spotted at the "Next On Netflix" event in Mumbai, where the news was announced.   The show also stars Anil Kapoor and Vijay Varma in lead roles and is set to release later this year.   Rhea also shared a short teaser from the series on her Instagram Stories. Along with it, she wrote, "7 years later...."   Also read: Barun Sobti to lead ‘Tumhari…

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04

Feb

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Historic Oscar win didn’t help Halle Berry’s career

Actress Halle Berry says her historic 2002 Oscar win failed to transform her career as expected, noting that directors remained hesitant to cast her in lead roles.   In a recent interview, the “Die Another Day” star explained that the truckload of scripts many anticipated never arrived, and she still had to fight for work after her win.   Berry became the only Black woman to win in the Best Actress category for her role in the 2001 film "Monster's Ball".   Directed by Marc Forster, the film revolved around Hank (Billy Bob Thornton), a prison guard, who is a…

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