Friday, May 02
Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyers claim the prosecution's case against him for sex trafficking is biased and puritanical. They argue that nine sex recordings show consensual acts between adults, contrary to the allegations of orchestrated drugged encounters. The defense seeks to further investigate the evidence to prove Combs' innocence, emphasizing the consensual nature depicted in the videos.
Rasha Thadani, Raveena Tandon's daughter, reminisced about her childhood experiences with Salman Khan, highlighting a special birthday celebration when she was young. Salman celebrated with her and her brother, creating fond memories. The family recently appeared on Bigg Boss 18 with Salman, sharing these memories and participating in a fun segment on the show.
Beyonce postponed her January 14th announcement due to ongoing Los Angeles wildfires. The singer donated $2.5 million to support affected families through her foundation's 'LA Fire Relief Fund'. She encouraged fans to help as well. The wildfires have resulted in significant destruction, displacing many families, with 25 lives lost and 12,000 homes destroyed.
Hollywood's awards season faces significant disruptions due to ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles, causing delays in nominations and events for major awards like the Oscars, Producers Guild, Writers Guild, and Critics Choice Awards. The wildfires have impacted schedules, pushing dates forward and forcing some events to proceed virtually.
'Marco', hailed as the most violent film ever in India, surpassed the Rs 100 crore mark within 26 days. Directed by Haneef Adeni, the film, starring Unni Mukundan, is a spin-off of 'Mikhael'. With global collections amounting to Rs 101.25 crore, it earned Rs 59.68 crore in India. Praised by actors Allu Arjun, Asif Ali, and Tovino Thomas, it earned Rs 41.42 crore from the Malayalam market alone and saw substantial earnings from Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil markets as well.
Nandamuri Balakrishna's latest film 'Daaku Maharaaj' has collected over Rs 60 crores worldwide within three days of its release. The movie earned Rs 50.15 crores at the Telugu box office, with day-wise collections showing slight dips after an impressive opening. Balakrishna delivers a strong performance, supported by Pragya Jaiswal and Shraddha Srinath. Bobby Deol makes his Telugu debut as the antagonist.
Today's entertainment headlines feature Aryan Khan preparing for his directorial debut, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis attending a special screening of Kangana Ranaut's Emergency, and Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli hosting a housewarming at their Alibaug home. Additionally, Ranbir Kapoor's sweet moment with daughter Raha goes viral, and Sahil Khan faces backlash after his wife converts to Islam.
Ameesha Patel replaced Kareena Kapoor Khan in 'Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai' due to differences between Kareena and the director, Rakesh Roshan. Ameesha was brought in last minute for Hrithik Roshan’s debut, leading to a successful film for both actors.
In 2025, Madison Square Garden hosts a diverse array of events, including Dungeons and Dragons, Harlem Globetrotters, WWE, and various concerts by artists like Kylie Minogue, Disturbed, Mary J. Blige, Avril Lavigne, Tyler, The Creator, and Dua Lipa. Comedy and niche music acts are also prominently featured.
Ram Charan and Kiara Advani's 'Game Changer' launched with box office success, hitting Rs. 100 crore in its first week despite a decline from its opening day. The political drama sparked controversy over inflated earnings claims. The film's collections are showing signs of recovery.
