Saturday, August 22
Hollywood’s elite gathered at the Beverly Hilton for the 82nd Golden Globes, with 'Emilia Perez' leading with 10 nominations. Other notable nominees include 'Wicked', 'The Brutalist', and 'Conclave'. The event showcased strong contenders across drama, musical/comedy, and television categories, signaling potential Oscar favorites.
Bollywood enters 2025 with plans to reclaim audience interest and box office success amidst challenges like high ticket prices and the rise of streaming platforms. Numerous sequels and high-octane films are lined up, with industry experts emphasizing the importance of creative storytelling and budget control. Key releases include 'War 2,' 'Sikandar,' 'Emergency,' and 'Baaghi 4.'
Allu Arjun was urged by Ramgopalpet Police to keep his scheduled visit to an injured boy at KIMS Hospital private to avoid public disruption. Despite agreeing to conditions, he canceled the visit later on legal advice. The boy sustained injuries in a stampede during the Pushpa 2 premiere, where his mother tragically died.
Kangana Ranaut shares a close bond with her family, especially her nephew Ashwatthama, whom she recently took to the promotional event for her film 'Emergency'. Looking stunning in a white dress, she playfully remarked about their similar hairstyles. The film, releasing on January 17, 2025, features an impressive cast.
"We have such a rich culture. If we are eating food in a dhaba, and someone is singing in Rajasthani, it is such a melodious song, that I say, 'I should stop singing'. He is singing such a good song. And I sing professionally, this person is not even singing professionally. And he is singing better than me. He has so much art in him."
Hollywood's brightest stars attended the 82nd Golden Globe Awards, hosted by Nikki Glaser. Cate Blanchett turned heads in a gold Louis Vuitton gown. Viola Davis and Ted Danson received special awards. Films like 'Emilia Perez' and series such as 'The Bear' led nominations. India's 'All We Imagine As Light' was recognized in Best Director and Best Non-English Language Picture categories.
Disney's 'Mufasa' led the North American box office, earning $23.8 million, followed closely by 'Sonic the Hedgehog 3' with $21.2 million. 'Nosferatu' secured third place with $13.2 million. 'Moana 2' and 'Wicked' rounded out the top five. The 2025 box office year shows a significant improvement compared to 2024, up by 20%.
Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia arrived at the Golden Globes red carpet in high spirits as her film 'All We Imagine As Light' is up for two nominations. Kapadia stands to make history with her Best Director nod and has already won the National Society of Film Critics award for the same film.
Allu Arjun, listed as Accused No. 11 in the case, had been granted regular bail by a city court on January 3. As per the court’s directives, he is required to appear before the investigating officer every Sunday between 10 am and 1 pm for two months or until the charge sheet is filed, whichever comes earlier
Monali Thakur faced a distressing incident during her Varanasi concert on December 22, 2024, due to poor management and unsafe conditions. She accused the event team of negligence and misuse of harassment laws, advocating for better protection for performers. Thakur thanked the Uttar Pradesh and Varanasi police for their prompt response.
