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BollywoodJun 24, 2021

Shabana Azmi falls prey to an online payment scam

Veteran actor Shabana Azmi has found herself at the receiving end of online fraud. On Thursday, Shabana took to Twitter to alert social media users about how she has been cheated by one of the Mumbai-based alcohol delivery platforms. "BEWARE... I have been cheated by them. #Living Liquidz I paid upfront and when the ordered item didnt turn up they stopped picking up my calls! I paid Account no.919171984427..IFSC- PYTM0123456..Name living liquidz..Paytm payment bank," she tweeted. Shabana's tweet caught the attention of Twitterati. Many people shared their experiences of placing orders through
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BollywoodJun 24, 2021

Britney Spears says she didn't believe Paris Hilton's boarding school abuse claims

During an explosive court hearing in Los Angeles on Wednesday over Britney Spears's conservatorship, the pop megastar said she didn't believe former bestie Paris Hilton when she spoke out about an abusive boarding school she attended and that's why she's kept quiet herself. According to Fox News, Spears told a judge during the virtual hearing in Los Angeles Superior Court, "To be honest with you, the Paris Hilton story on what they did to her at that school, I didn't believe any of it. I'm sorry." Spears was referring to Hilton's public allegations about the Provo Canyon School in Utah where s
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BollywoodJun 23, 2021

Billie Eilish apologizes for mouthing racial slur in old video

American singer and songwriter Billie Eilish recently broke her silence after being accused of mocking Asian people in a recently resurfaced video on a popular video-sharing social media platform. According to Fox News, a user on the platform posted videos of Eilish in which the 'Bad Guy' singer allegedly mocked an Asian accent. In another clip, Eilish appears to mouth an ethnic slur referring to someone of Chinese descent. On Monday, the performer posted a lengthy statement on her Instagram Story apologizing for the slur, explaining that she did not know its derogatory meaning at the time of
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BollywoodJun 23, 2021

Emmy Awards to replace 'Actor', 'Actress' statues with 'Performer' at winner or nominee's request

The Emmy Awards are giving nominees the option to be more gender-inclusive with their statues by replacing 'actor' and 'actress' statues with 'Performer' at the winner or nominee's request. According to Fox News, the Television Academy's Board of Governors announced on Monday that it has approved rule changes that will allow nominees an option to request that their nomination certificate and possible Emmy statuette use the term 'Performer' rather than 'Actor' or 'Actress'. The move answers recent calls from gender non-conforming stars to make the awards system less dependent on pronouns and ge
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BollywoodJun 22, 2021

Millind Gaba comes up with new song 'Shanti'

Singer Millind Gaba on Tuesday launched the music video of his new song, titled 'Shanti', which features none other than Nikki Tamboli. For the unversed, Nikki rose to fame with her stint in 'Big Boss 14'. "'Shanti' is a fun party song. The lyrics and music are catchy and the sets are really bright with pop colours. I'm sure my fans are going to love it," Millind said in a statement. Millind is best known for crooning to songs such as 'Zindagi ki Paudi' and 'Yaar Mod Do'.
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BollywoodJun 22, 2021

Victoria's Secret hires Priyanka Chopra, 6 others in major rebranding bid

American lingerie giant Victoria's Secret on Friday signed a new roster of female brand representatives that includes actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas, to replace its supermodels (or Angels as they were called), and focus on women empowerment, giving a platform to female athletes, activists and entrepreneurs. Victoria's Secret announced the creation of two new partnerships, designed to positively impact the lives of women. The new partnerships are 'The VS Collective' and 'The Victoria's Secret Global Fund for Women's Cancers'. Priyanka and six other new brand ambassadors called the 'VS Collective'
BollywoodJun 22, 2021

Kangana expresses happiness as 'Thalaivi' gets 'U' certificate in Tamil version

After the Tamil Version of 'Thalaivi' was given a 'U' certificate recently, actor Kangana Ranaut on Tuesday took to Instagram Story to share the good news with her fans. "'Thalaivi' gets U certificate in Tamil version...it means after 'Queen' and 'Manikarnika: Queen of Jhansi' one more film of mine which even children can enjoy with parents and grandparents," Kangana wrote. Directed by A.L. Vijay, 'Thalaivi' revolves around the life of late politician Jayalalithaa. Kangana will be seen playing the titular role of Jayalalithaa.
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BollywoodJun 22, 2021

Swara Bhasker, Divya Dutta' s 'Sheer Qorma' to be screened at Indian Film Festival Stuttgart

Swara Bhasker and Divya Dutta-starrer 'Sheer Qorma' is all set to be screened at the upcoming edition of Indian Film Festival Stuttgart (IFFS), which will take place from July 21 to 25. Directed by Faraz Arif Ansari, 'Sheer Qorma' is based on an LGBTQ+ theme and it narrates a story of love between two women (played by Divya and Swara). Sharing the news on her Twitter handle, Swara wrote: "HUGE! #SheerQorma will have its German Premiere at the prestigious #IFFStuttgart ! Also nominated for the Best Film Award and German Star of India Award. Grateful to the entire team at Indisches Filmfestival
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BollywoodJun 22, 2021

After 'Sherni', Vidya Balan gets candid on real life lionesses

Vidya Balan, who is currently basking in praise after the release of her action-thriller movie 'Sherni', says she thinks every woman is a lioness in real life, much like the character she played in the film. "Every woman is a 'Sherni'. A few of them are bold and badass; while others are introverted just like Vidya Vincent, but does that make them inferior? I think they have the ability to do the right tasks in the right ways--- even if that makes her liable for punishment", says Vidya. On a related note, Vidya also shared her excitement on the trailer launch of the movie earlier, and said, "T

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BollywoodJan 23, 2026

Homebound Misses the Oscar Boat

In a surprising twist, Homebound has been snubbed for a nomination in the Best International Feature Film category at the 2026 Oscars. The last Indian film to grace the Academy Awards nominations was Aamir Khan’s iconic Lagaan back in 2002. Produced by Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, and Adar Poonawalla under Dharma Productions, Homebound draws inspiration from a 2020 New York Times article by Basharat Peer. The film tells the poignant tale of two friends, Shoaib and Chandan, who navigate the challenges of their oppressed backgrounds amid a society riddled with systemic discrimination. Se
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BollywoodJan 23, 2026

Nana Patekar Pulls a Vanishing Act at O Romeo Trailer Launch

In a twist worthy of a Bollywood plot, veteran actor Nana Patekar made a dramatic exit from the trailer launch of Shahid Kapoor’s film O Romeo in Mumbai. Arriving fashionably early, Nana was ready to steal the spotlight, but after waiting over an hour for co-stars Shahid and Triptii Dimri, his patience apparently ran dry. As whispers filled the room, Nana’s team showed up, and with a flourish, he exited, leaving everyone buzzing. The incident quickly turned into the talk of the town, prompting filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj to address the situation from the stage. With a grin, Vishal remark
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BollywoodJan 22, 2026

Salman Khan Faces Legal Challenge Over Personality Rights

The Delhi High Court has served notice to Bollywood star Salman Khan regarding a legal issue involving his personality and publicity rights, following a petition from a China-based AI voice-generation company. Khan is required to respond within four weeks. This notice stems from a plea to overturn a prior interim order protecting Khan's personality rights, including his name, image, and voice. The next court session is set for February 27. The current notice addresses a challenge from the AI platform, which specializes in creating voice models, seeking to nullify the earlier order that
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BollywoodJan 22, 2026

Sunita Ahuja Hints at Woman Linked to Govinda, Drops a Name

Bollywood actor Govinda’s wife, Sunita Ahuja, has once again sparked headlines after making candid and emotional remarks that hint at trouble in her marriage. In a recent interaction, Sunita suggested that the Bollywood actor may have been involved with a younger actor and even claimed he could be facing alleged blackmail. She stated firmly that if such claims were ever confirmed, forgiveness would not be an option for her. Adding another layer to the controversy, Sunita made a cryptic remark about a woman allegedly linked to Govinda, expressing her strong dislike for the name “Komal,” w
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BollywoodJan 22, 2026

Zakir Khan Announces Extended Break from Stand-Up

Stand-up star Zakir Khan has surprised fans with an emotional announcement that his current comedy tour may be his last for a while. While performing his popular special Papa Yaar in Hyderabad, the comedian revealed that he plans to step away from the stage for several years to focus on his health and personal well-being. In a video from the show that has since gone viral, Zakir spoke candidly to the audience, sharing that he intends to take a prolonged hiatus-possibly stretching into 2028, 2029, or even 2030. Calling the moment deeply personal, he thanked fans for standing by him and said t