Monday, May 12
Sonu Sood's directorial debut 'Fateh' opened with high expectations but underperformed at the box office, collecting Rs. 7.60 crores in four days. Despite promotions and a discounted ticket price, it faced stiff competition from 'Game Changer,' which is nearing the Rs. 100 crore mark in the same timeframe.
Kartik Aaryan and Triptii Dimri's potential reunion in Aashiqui 3 has been canceled, as confirmed by director Anurag Basu. Rumors suggested that Dimri's bold scenes in Animal led to her being dropped, but Basu clarified these claims were false. Dimri, who faced criticism for the intimate scenes, admitted to feeling emotionally impacted.
Nargis Fakhri opened up about why she had to leave Bollywood due to an unfortunate situation, detailing her struggles with industry expectations. Despite initially finding Bollywood culture and dance challenging, she adapted and is set to return with 'Housefull 5' alongside Akshay Kumar and others.
The Pacific Palisades wildfires in Los Angeles claimed lives and homes, impacting celebrities like Paris Hilton. Controversy arises with allegations from Catherine Austin Fitts suggesting fires could be both natural and man-made, potentially linked to Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs' ongoing criminal case.
Varun Dhawan's action film Baby John, despite high expectations, failed at the box office, significantly impacting its producers. Jackie Shroff expressed concern for the financial losses faced. The Hindi remake of Vijay's Theri struggled with low collections, exacerbated by audience familiarity with the original version.
Rasha Thadani, daughter of Raveena Tandon, debuts in Bollywood with 'Azaad', co-starring Ajay Devgn's nephew, Aaman Devgan. She addresses comparisons to Suhana Khan, Khushi Kapoor, and Janhvi Kapoor, acknowledging their experience. The film, directed by Abhishek Kapoor, releases on January 17, featuring Ajay Devgn and Diana Penty.
J.K. Rowling criticized Neil Gaiman amidst his ongoing sexual assault allegations, comparing him to Harvey Weinstein. Eight women have accused Gaiman, impacting his work and causing Disney to halt its adaptation of The Graveyard Book. Prime Video is continuing with the Good Omens season three production.
Sean "Diddy" Combs denies allegations in a Peacock documentary, where Ashley Parham accuses him of rape with a remote control in 2018. Despite an investigation clearing Combs, Parham has filed a lawsuit and claims lasting trauma. The documentary also hints at other inappropriate behaviors in Combs' studio.
Justin Bieber has unfollowed Usher on Instagram. This happens amid ongoing discussions about Diddy's alleged involvement in sexual assault cases. Fans speculate Bieber is distancing himself due to these connections. Usher, Bieber's mentor, has a known association with Diddy. Neither Bieber nor Usher has commented on the situation. Bieber still follows Diddy on social media.
In July 2024, Neil Gaiman faced multiple sexual assault allegations from eight women, including accounts of ritualistic behavior and non-consensual encounters. Despite the author's denial, his career suffered as Disney canceled a project and another show was affected.
