Sunday, August 23
Social media influencer Victoria Rose, known as Woah Vicky, alarmed her fans with a fake abduction post during her Nigeria trip, demanding $1 million ransom. Vicky later clarified it as a prank, expressing regret for the misguided joke, which faced backlash from netizens.
The popular show 'Hell's Kitchen' is set to return with Season 23 Part 2, streaming on January 2nd, 2025, on FOX and later on Hulu. The first episode, titled 'A Soap Opera in Hell,' will showcase an international cuisine challenge with the top 8 contestants and includes a special service for charity organization guests. This season is unique as it features experienced chefs competing under the theme 'Head Chefs Only.' Gordon Ramsay continues to host the show, which promises intense culinary competition and drama.
Shyam Benegal's 2001 film 'Zubeidaa' stands out as a timeless classic, captivating audiences with its emotionally evolving narration. The movie featured Karisma Kapoor, Rekha, Manoj Bajpayee, and Surekha Sikri in pivotal roles. The screenplay was based on journalist Khalid Mohamed’s account of his mother, Zubeida Begum, a tale that blended glamour, heartbreak, and unanswered questions into a gripping cinematic experience.
The Golden Globes will feature major stars like Zendaya, Timothee Chalamet and Denzel Washington. Comedian Nikki Glaser is set to host. Viola Davis will receive the Cecil B. DeMille Award, and Ted Danson will be honored with the Carol Burnett Award. Dishes from Nobu Restaurants group will be served at the gala.
The 'Squid Game' franchise expands with a new spin-off 'Squid Game America,' directed by David Fincher and overseen by series creator Hwang Dong-hyuk. Lead star Lee Jae expresses excitement. The spin-off follows the release of Season 2 and confirmation of a third season set for 2025.
Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna’s ‘Pushpa 2’ continues to advance at the box office, despite a significant drop in earnings on day 29. The movie earned ₹ 5.1 Cr on Thursday and has accumulated a total collection of ₹ 1189.85 Cr over 29 days. Notably, the film received rave reviews and achieved substantial collections primarily from the Hindi market.
Varun Dhawan's Baby John struggles at the box office, collecting only Rs 36.40 crore compared to blockbusters like Pushpa 2 and Mufasa. Despite director Atlee's high expectations, the film faced poor footfalls and show reductions. Plans for a Bhediya sequel featuring Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon have been announced, set for August 2026 release.
Somy Ali had once lauded Aishwarya Rai Bachchan for being courageous enough to file an FIR against Salman Khan. She had also revealed how Salman used to hit her but say that it's because he cares for her.
Somy Ali opens up on how Sangeeta Bijlani had caught her and Salman Khan red-handed in her apartment. This is why Sangeeta and Salman did not get married even though their wedding cards were out!
Director Sai Paranjpye reveals how her film with Dharmendra came to a standstill because he thought that the director was favouring Shabana Azmi more and he just lost interest in it half way through!
