Monday, March 09
Veteran actor Bud Cort, celebrated for his iconic roles in 'Harold and Maude' and 'The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou', has passed away at 77. His death in Connecticut followed prolonged complications from pneumonia. Cort, born Walter Edward Cox, was discovered by Robert Altman and also co-founded a non-profit art organization.
Rajpal Yadav, a beloved figure in comedy, is currently behind bars at Tihar Jail following a conviction for a bounced cheque. His financial woes trace back to a Rs 5 crore loan he secured for his film 'Ata Pata Laapata' back in 2010, a film that turns out was not a box office hit.
Actor Rajpal Yadav faces legal trouble, currently in Tihar jail over a Rs 9 crore debt, with his bail hearing adjourned. Amidst this, a resurfaced video from 2025 shows him meeting spiritual leader Premanand Maharaj. Maharaj's words about life's difficulties and God's sole support are now resonating with many.
Dhanush and Mrunal Thakur have been rumoured to be in a relationship for a while now. Last month, the duo grabbed headlines again after reports claimed they had decided to take their relationship to the next level. Several reports suggested that Dhanush and Mrunal were set to get married on February 14, Valentine’s Day. However, in a recent interaction, Mrunal firmly dismissed the speculation.
The Bombay High Court on Thursday heard a petition filed by Bollywood actor Aditya Pancholi seeking quashing of a rape FIR registered against him in 2019 at Mumbai’s Versova police station.
Actress Michelle Randolph, working with Billy Bob Thornton on 'Landman', directly asked him about the persistent rumor of him drinking Angelina Jolie's blood. Thornton, who previously confirmed they exchanged blood vials as a personal gesture, found Randolph's curiosity amusing. He clarified the media sensationalized their romantic idea into vampire-like speculation.
Adapted from the 2018 Thai film ‘The Pool,’ this version checks many boxes in terms of atmosphere and tension.
SS Rajamouli's 'Varanasi', starring Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra, is reportedly a massive Rs 1,400 crore production. However, Chopra's web series 'Citadel' Season 1, with a USD 300 million budget, significantly outspent the film, making it one of television's priciest productions. 'Varanasi' promises a time-travel spectacle with a 25-minute Ramayana battle.
Hollywood stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni met for settlement talks regarding Lively's sexual harassment lawsuit stemming from the "It Ends With Us" set. The six-hour meeting at a New York courthouse concluded without an agreement. Their ongoing legal battle, involving accusations of harassment and defamation, has drawn significant attention to Hollywood's power dynamics.
A new series, 'Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette,' premieres February 12, detailing the couple's journey from their first meeting at Calvin Klein to a secret wedding. It explores their intense public scrutiny and the tragic plane crash that ended their lives, drawing from biographies and historical accounts for a dramatized retelling.
