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BollywoodMay 20, 2021

Demi Lovato comes out as non-binary, says 'I am proud'

American singer-songwriter Demi Lovato, who is known for being an outspoken advocate of LGBTQ rights, recently came out as non-binary, announcing that they will officially be changing their pronouns to they, them. Non-binary is a term that describes people who do not identify with any particular gender and do not conform to gender norms. The 'Dancing with the Devil' singer announced this decision of identifying as non-binary on the premiere episode of the '4D With Demi' podcast, the clip of which Lovato shared in social media posts, saying that this new chapter came after a lot of healing and
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BollywoodMay 20, 2021

Ram Gopal Varma launches his own OTT platform

Bollywood director Ram Gopal Varma has launched his own OTT platform named ‘Spark’. The streaming platform went live on May 15 with the first film on the site being RGV’s film D Company. The movie stars Ashwat Kanth, Pranay Dixit, Naina Ganguly and Irra Mor. It is the story of how a street gang in Mumbai headed by Dawood Ibrahim rose to become the world’s most dangerous criminal organisation. D Company has been written and directed by Ram Gopal Varma. The film, produced by Sagar Manchanuru under the banner of Spark Productions, was earlier scheduled to release in theatres in March this
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PollywoodMay 20, 2021

Renowned theatre artiste Gurcharan Singh Channi succumbs to Covid

Covid claimed the life of NSD alumnus and theatre personality Gurcharan Singh Channi on Thursday morning. He had been on a ventilator for a while in Chandigarh. Director of Centre for Education & Voluntary Action (CEVA), Gurcharan Singh Channi was a Fulbright Scholar at Boston University College of Communication. He is the recipient of the Sangeet Natak Academi Award for community theatre. Right from his first play, 'Dafa 144', 'Zindagi Retire Nahi Hoti' to the latest 'Rocket ho ya Bomb, Pehno Condom', Channi's plays have been a theatre of the people, for the people and by the people. Chan
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BollywoodMay 18, 2021

Ariana Grande marries boyfriend Dalton Gomez in 'intimate' wedding ceremony

American singer Ariana Grande got hitched to her beau and real estate agent Dalton Gomez in an intimate ceremony recently. While the exact date of the wedding is still unknown, TMZ reported that the couple had tied the knot last weekend. Sources close to Ariana said that the wedding was a private event that took place at her home in Montecito. TMZ learnt that there were less than 20 guests, including family members from both sides and the whole thing was very intimate and filled with a lot of love. There was no "official ceremony" and the duo said their "I dos in an informal way", according to
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BollywoodMay 18, 2021

'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' renewed for 5 years

The popular American talk show 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' has been renewed for five years, a longer commitment from NBC to the host than the network had previously disclosed. As per Variety, Susan Rovner, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming chairman, confirmed the news of the show's renewal during NBCUniversal's upfront presentation on Monday. Although the talk show has fallen behind CBS' 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' and ABC's 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' in total viewership, the late-night mainstay is has been such a part of the fabric of NBC that its renewal was not in doubt n
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BollywoodMay 18, 2021

Universal Pictures cancels Fast and Furious 9 event in China after receiving threats

A promotional event for Hollywood blockbuster Fast and Furious 9, scheduled to be held in China's Shanghai on Tuesday, was canceled by Universal Pictures over security concerns after the company received threats. "Currently, Universal Pictures received threats that would make it impossible for us to hold the press conference and could cause considerable security risks. Although Universal Pictures poured a lot of efforts for the press conference, security will always be our top priority. As a result, after careful evaluation, Universal Pictures was forced to cancel the press conference for Fast
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BollywoodMay 18, 2021

Drew Barrymore reveals she regrets working with Woody Allen

Hollywood star Drew Barrymore recently revealed that she regrets her time working with filmmaker Woody Allen years ago and praised Dylan Farrow for speaking out against him. According to Fox News, the actor, who entered the talk show arena in 2020, said on 'The Drew Barrymore Show' on Monday that she was "gaslit" into working with the Oscar winner. She made the revelation to her guest Dylan Farrow, the adoptive daughter of the disgraced director. Speaking about working with Woody Allen, she said: "I did a film with him in 1996 called 'Everyone Says I Love You' and there was no higher career ca
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BollywoodMay 18, 2021

Mithun Chakraborty's 'Disco Dancer' to be made into a play

It is being said that popular Bollywood film Disco Dancer which starred Mithun Chakraborty will now be made into a play. This musical will be produced by music director duo Salim-Sulaiman, who will be collaborating with Sa Re Ga Ma on it. Music director-turned-producer Salim Merchant confirmed the development. He informed that due to the lockdown, rehearsals are on hold. "Once everything opens up and the government gives us permission we will restart work on it," he added. The Mithun Chakraborty-starrer 1982 film tells the story of a street dancer's transition to a disco dancer.
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BollywoodMay 18, 2021

Jacqueline Fernandez to play a cop in her Hollywood debut

Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez will be making her Hollywood debut with an anthology titled Women's Stories. The anthology will consist of six stories directed by six female directors from across the globe and features an all-female star cast. Jaqueline will be starring in Leena Yadav's directorial Sharing A Ride, alongside transgender model Anjali Lama. Reportedly, Jacqueline who had wrapped the project in October last year plays a cop in the film. Key portions of the film were shot in Mumbai including some sequences at CST police station.

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BollywoodApr 30, 2026

Hazel Keech says she worked as an extra in three Harry Potter films before Bollywood career

Actor Hazel Keech says she faced challenges establishing herself in India’s film industry, despite early screen appearances in a major international franchise. In a recent interview, she said building recognition in Bollywood required “a lot of struggle.” Keech, who is married to former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh, said she appeared as an extra in three films from the Harry Potter series before moving into Indian cinema. According to her account, those credits include Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fir
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BollywoodApr 30, 2026

Bollywood actresses command rising film fees in 2026, industry reports suggest

Several leading Bollywood actresses are reportedly commanding significantly higher fees per film in 2026, reflecting shifts in the industry’s pay structure and star-driven market dynamics. According to industry reports, Priyanka Chopra is among the highest-paid, with a reported fee of about ₹30 crore for a film project linked to director S. S. Rajamouli. Her current per-film fee is said to have increased to approximately ₹40 crore. Deepika Padukone is also reported to be charging between ₹25 crore and ₹30 crore per project. Similarly, Alia Bhatt is said to earn around ₹30 crore per
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BollywoodApr 27, 2026

Actor Mehreen Pirzada marries Arsh Aulakh in private ceremony in Himachal Pradesh

Actor Mehreen Pirzada has married Arsh Aulakh in a private ceremony held in Chail, Himachal Pradesh, according to posts shared on her official social media accounts. The actor posted photos from the event, showing the couple dressed in coordinated light pink outfits. Pirzada described April 26, 2026, as an important milestone in her life. In the images, Pirzada is seen wearing a light pink lehenga, while Aulakh is dressed in a matching kurta paired with a white pajama. The couple used the hashtag “ArshDiMehr” to share moments from the ceremony online. No further details about the ceremony,
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BollywoodApr 24, 2026

Sanjay Dutt announces ‘Khalnayak Returns’ sequel, first look released

Actor Sanjay Dutt has announced a sequel to his 1993 film Khalnayak, with the new project titled ‘Khalnayak Returns’. The announcement comes 33 years after the original film’s release. According to posts shared by the film’s makers and Dutt on Instagram, the first look and poster for the sequel have been released. The preview video shows Dutt in a long-haired appearance, revisiting a character style associated with the original film. The first look video also depicts scenes of injured individuals, though no official plot details have been confirmed. In one sequence, a person is shown p
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PollywoodApr 24, 2026

Teaser for late Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala’s song ‘Eyes On Me’ released online

A teaser for a new song by late Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala was released on social media Friday, drawing significant online attention within minutes of its publication. According to posts shared by the artist’s official team, the 34-second teaser for the track titled “Eyes On Me” was uploaded across multiple platforms earlier in the day. The clip recorded more than 15,000 likes on Instagram and over 120,000 views on YouTube shortly after release, based on platform counters at the time. The teaser opens with a visual of Punjab’s map highlighting Mansa district, followed by scenes dep