Entertainment News Live Today January 8, 2025: Pritish Nandy dies at 73, filmmaker, poet and journalist mourned by friend Anupam Kher: 'My support system'
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- 8 Jan 2025, 10:21:39 PM IST
Bollywood News Live Updates: Pritish Nandy dies at 73, filmmaker, poet and journalist mourned by friend Anupam Kher: 'My support system'
- 8 Jan 2025, 10:19:16 PM IST
Hollywood News Live Updates: Pamela Anderson recalls moment she ‘almost got killed on a plane’
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- 8 Jan 2025, 10:04:25 PM IST
TV News Live Updates: Dhanashree Verma breaks silence on divorce rumours with Yuzvendra Chahal, slams 'character assassination by trolls'
- Dancer and reality show contestant Dhanashree Verma has broken her silence on the ongoing rumours of her separation from husband, cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal.
- 8 Jan 2025, 09:31:04 PM IST
Music News Live Updates: GOT7, IVE, Seventeen's BSS to start the new year on a K-pop high: January 2025 comebacks announced so far!
- Musical surprises from beloved K-pop groups like GOT7, IVE, GFRIEND, BSS, ZEROBASEONE and more await fans in January 2025.
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- 8 Jan 2025, 09:18:49 PM IST
Bollywood News Live Updates: 'Baby John flopped as audience had already seen Theri', says Rajpal Yadav, reveals how Varun Dhawan took the failure
- Rajpal Yadav has opened on his film Baby John failing at the box office and how lead star Varun Dhawan reacted to it.
- 8 Jan 2025, 08:41:49 PM IST
Web Series News Live Updates: Song Joong Ki's ‘Bogota looks super boring': All eyes on K-drama comeback in 2025 amid ‘dull’ box office patch
- Song Joong Ki's K-drama supremacy is severely missed following consecutive box office failures of the movies Hopeless and Bogota: City of the Lost.
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- 8 Jan 2025, 08:26:30 PM IST
Hollywood News Live Updates: Did Robert Pattinson and Suki Waterhouse get married in 'secret' ceremony? Report details 'cute wedding' in Caribbean
- Robert Pattinson has reportedly tied the knot with his longtime partner Suki Waterhouse in an intimate ceremony.
- 8 Jan 2025, 07:45:07 PM IST
Bollywood News Live Updates: Mrunal Thakur thanks Hania Aamir for 'best actor of generation' praise, but there's an awkward twist: 'Real ID nahi hai'
- Mrunal Thakur responded to a fan account calling her the best actor of her generation, mistaking it for a compliment from Hania Aamir.
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- 8 Jan 2025, 07:39:17 PM IST
Bollywood News Live Updates: Bollywood's most successful actor has 74 hits, more than Shah Rukh, Salman Khan, Amitabh, yet was never called superstar
- Even though this star had more hits than Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan, he was never called a ‘superstar’ for a rather academic reason.
- 8 Jan 2025, 07:09:45 PM IST
TV News Live Updates: Britain's Got Talent judge Simon Cowell reveals he's still dealing with ‘painful’ medical issue
- Simon Cowell, a judge on Britain's Got Talent, shocked the co-judges and viewers as he revealed that he was still dealing with a terrible physical condition.
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- 8 Jan 2025, 06:49:52 PM IST
Entertainment Others News Live Updates: Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss' widow Allison Holker gets candid about his alleged drug use, faces severe backlash
- Boss' brother, Dré Rose, and friend, Courtney Ann Platt, called out Allison Holker in the wake of her bombshell revelations about the late dancer
- 8 Jan 2025, 06:26:42 PM IST
Telugu Cinema News Live Updates: Pushpa 2 The Rule Reloaded, with additional 20 mins footage, gets delayed
- Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna's Pushpa 2 The Rule Reloaded gets delayed due to technical reasons.
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- 8 Jan 2025, 05:47:10 PM IST
Tamil Cinema News Live Updates: This filmmaker spent ₹75 crore to film just 5 songs, shot another in 7 countries: Not Bhansali, Karan Johar, Yash Chopra
- This filmmaker kept a budget of ₹75 crore just for five songs in his latest film, with all of them including hundreds of performers.
- 8 Jan 2025, 05:24:09 PM IST
Anime News Live Updates: Zenshu Episode 2: Release date & time, where to watch, preview and more
- MAPPA Studios' new original anime, Zenshu, is all about meta references. Read on to find out where the story is headed with Episode 2.
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- 8 Jan 2025, 05:21:49 PM IST
Bollywood News Live Updates: Is Sanya Malhotra dating viral sitarist Rishab Sharma? Reddit is calling them a ‘good looking pair’ already
- Sanya Malhotra was spotted spending time with musician Rishab Rikhiram Sharma and Reddit thinks they are dating.
- 8 Jan 2025, 05:14:22 PM IST
Hollywood News Live Updates: Lisa Kudrow reveals she found secret note from Friends co-star Matthew Perry after his death
- Lisa Kudrow, who played Phoebe Buffay in Friends, recently discovered a hidden note from her late co-star Matthew Perry
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- 8 Jan 2025, 04:58:25 PM IST
Hollywood News Live Updates: Ben Affleck looks ‘devastated’ as he arrives at LA home amid raging Pacific Palisades wildfire
- Ben Affleck was hit with an unpleasant surprise on Tuesday when he returned to his home to see massive wildfire scorching a part of the westside of Los Angeles.
- 8 Jan 2025, 04:16:28 PM IST
TV News Live Updates: Karan Veer Mehra gives Chum Darang ‘love bite’ on Bigg Boss 18; video divides internet: ‘It looks disgusting’
- Karan Veer Mehra and Chum Darang's interactions in Bigg Boss 18 spark mixed reactions. Fans debate whether it reflects affection or inappropriate behavior.
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- 8 Jan 2025, 04:10:33 PM IST
Bollywood News Live Updates: Navya Naveli Nanda shares a glimpse of her MBA journey at IIM Ahmedabad: ‘Best campus with the best people’
- Navya Nanda hails IIM Ahmedabad's campus, shares pictures with her batchmates on Instagram.
- 8 Jan 2025, 04:06:24 PM IST
Bollywood News Live Updates: Painter arrested for stealing ₹1 lakh earrings, ₹35000 cash from Poonam Dhillon's Mumbai home; threw party for friends
- Poonam Dhillon hired the accused to do the work between December 28, 2024, and January 5, 2025. He stole the items from an unlocked cupboard.
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- 8 Jan 2025, 03:47:01 PM IST
Bollywood News Live Updates: Priyanka Gandhi said ‘Okay, maybe’ when Kangana Ranaut asked her to watch Emergency
- In Kangana Ranaut's upcoming solo directorial debut Emergency, she plays Priyanka Gandhi's grandmother and former PM Indira Gandhi.
- 8 Jan 2025, 02:47:20 PM IST
Bollywood News Live Updates: Triptii Dimri's exits Aashiqui 3: Did actor leave herself or lose role due to makers' demand for 'innocent, pure face'?
- Triptii Dimri is reportedly no longer a part of Kartik Aaryan-starrer Aashiqui 3. The reason behind her exit depends on whom you ask.
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- 8 Jan 2025, 01:56:34 PM IST
Hollywood News Live Updates: Robert Pattinson's Batman to enter James Gunn's DCEU? Here's what Matt Reeves has to say
- Director Matt Reeves believes Robert Pattison-starrer The Batman can enter James Gunn's DC universe only if it ‘makes sense.’
- 8 Jan 2025, 01:50:11 PM IST
Hollywood News Live Updates: Jennifer Lopez's Unstoppable and other LA premieres axed; SAG Awards live nominations cancelled: Pacific Palisades fire
- A slew of Los Angeles premieres including the Unstoppable and Wolf Man events were cancelled due to the devastating wildfires in Pacific Palisades.
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- 8 Jan 2025, 01:41:38 PM IST
Bollywood News Live Updates: Sukesh Chandrashekhar apologises to Jacqueline Fernandez 'for everything you went through', reveals why he is 'obsessed'
- Sukesh Chandrashekhar has written another letter to Jacqueline Fernandez, ahead of the release of her new film, Fateh.
- 8 Jan 2025, 01:38:30 PM IST
Hollywood News Live Updates: Jacob Elordi could replace Paul Mescal in Ridley Scott's next film The Dog Stars. Know why
- The Dog Stars is billed as a post-apocalyptic thriller about a catastrophic flu virus that wipes out nearly all of humanity.
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- 8 Jan 2025, 01:35:11 PM IST
Music News Live Updates: Angeline Jolie's daughter Shiloh dances to Rose and Bruno Mars' hit song APT, fans say: ‘She killed it’
- Fans are in awe after watching Shiloh dance to Bruno Mars and Rose's APT. Watch the video here.
- 8 Jan 2025, 01:24:41 PM IST
Hollywood News Live Updates: Jennifer Lopez wants to ‘close the door’ on ‘nightmare’ marriage to Ben Affleck: Report
- Jennifer Lopez’s “fairy tale” marriage to Ben Affleck actually turned out to be a “nightmare,” it has been claimed.
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- 8 Jan 2025, 01:24:11 PM IST
Bollywood News Live Updates: Kangana Ranaut says Oscars pick anti-India films that ‘make the country look like a s**thole’
- Kangana Ranaut criticizes Oscar selections, claiming they favor films that portray India in a negative light.
- 8 Jan 2025, 12:47:17 PM IST
Hollywood News Live Updates: Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are ‘forensic in their research’ in Justin Baldoni lawsuit
- Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are confident in their lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, who countersued The New York Times.
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- 8 Jan 2025, 12:19:20 PM IST
Hollywood News Live Updates: Zendaya ‘flexes’ her engagement ring, keeps staring at it during Challengers’ screening, fans react: ‘She is so happy’
- Fans can't stop gushing about Zendaya playing with her engagement ring and continuously staring at it during a screening of her film, Challengers.
- 8 Jan 2025, 12:18:25 PM IST
Bollywood News Live Updates: The Sabarmati Report OTT release date: When and where to watch Vikrant Massey's controversial film
- The Sabarmati Report OTT release date: Dheeraj Sarna's 2024 political drama, starring Vikrant Massey in a lead role, will soon be available for streaming.
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- 8 Jan 2025, 12:09:25 PM IST
TV News Live Updates: Ram Kapoor says ‘rich dad’ didn't talk to him for 10 years for choosing acting: ‘Sold second-hand vehicles for money’
- Ram Kapoor talks about his journey of pursuing acting, which led to a strained relationship with his father, a wealthy businessman.
- 8 Jan 2025, 12:05:08 PM IST
TV News Live Updates: Did Ekta Kapoor just tell Ram Kapoor to 'shut up' for commenting on Bade Acche kissing scene? Here's what happened
- After Ram Kapoor's interview, Ekta Kapoor shared a cryptic post about "unprofessional actors giving interviews about my shows". He also asked them to “shut up”.
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- 8 Jan 2025, 11:42:13 AM IST
Hollywood News Live Updates: Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama to release on January 24; Baahubali, RRR writer oversees creative adaptation
- The animated film was initially set to release in theatres with new dubs in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu alongside its original English version on October 18, 2023.
- 8 Jan 2025, 11:32:06 AM IST
Hollywood News Live Updates: Will Nikki Glaser return to host Golden Globes 2026? Big revelation made as comedian says ‘I’ll get more…’
- Nikki Glaser garnered a lot of praise of her performance this year, including from Golden Globes producers.
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- 8 Jan 2025, 11:23:52 AM IST
Entertainment Others News Live Updates: Toxic teaser: Birthday boy Yash goes sexy and sinister in sultry first look
- Toxic teaser launched on Yash's birthday, presenting the Kannada actor in a trendy outfit as he revels at a club.
- 8 Jan 2025, 10:52:02 AM IST
Bollywood News Live Updates: Kangana Ranaut says she wouldn't have made Emergency if Anupam Kher refused to do it: 'There's honesty on his face'
- Kangana Ranaut said that no one “can portray the role of Jayaprakash Narayan except” Anupam Kher. He also showered Kangana with praises.
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- 8 Jan 2025, 10:22:20 AM IST
TV News Live Updates: Bigg Boss 18’s Chum Darang’s old music video in traditional Arunachali outfits resurfaces. Watch
- Before Bigg Boss 18, Chum Darang starred in Paatal Lok, Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Gangubai Kathiawadi and Badhaai Do.
- 8 Jan 2025, 10:17:01 AM IST
Hollywood News Live Updates: Dune 2 director Denis Villeneuve ‘against’ Academy's decision to disqualify Hans Zimmer for Best Score at Oscars 2025
- Hans Zimmer, who won the Best Original Score Oscar for Dune in 2022, has been disqualified from the same category for Dune 2 at the Oscars this year.
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- 8 Jan 2025, 10:01:15 AM IST
Hollywood News Live Updates: Ryan Reynolds trolled Justin Baldoni in Deadpool & Wolverine way before Blake Lively alleged sexual harassment?
- The Internet is hellbent on proving that Ryan Reynolds took a sly dig at Justin Baldoni in Deadpool & Wolverine.
- 8 Jan 2025, 09:18:14 AM IST
Hollywood News Live Updates: Austin Butler and Kaia Gerber call it quits after 3 years of dating, ‘no bad blood’ between them
- It has been revealed that Austin Butler and Kaia Gerber called it quits toward the end of 2024, but there is no bitterness or animosity between the pair.
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- 8 Jan 2025, 08:41:29 AM IST
Music News Live Updates: Udit Narayan escapes after fire in his building, says incident affected him mentally: ‘Anything could’ve happened'
- Singer Udit Narayan stays in A-wing of the building. The fire caught in the B-wing and led to the death of a 75-year-old man and injury of a 38-year-old man.
- 8 Jan 2025, 08:40:01 AM IST
Bollywood News Live Updates: Manoj Muntashir threatens Akshay Kumar's Sky Force makers over song credit: 'I'll make sure my voice is heard by law'
- Jio Studios shared the teaser of the song and gave credit only to B Praak and Tanishk Bagchi. The Sky Force team tagged Manoj Muntashir in the caption.
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- 8 Jan 2025, 08:19:03 AM IST
Web Series News Live Updates: After Family By Choice, Hwang In Youp reportedly cast to lead new rom-com drama with Doom at Your Service ties
- Beloved K-drama actor Hwang In Youp is gearing up for yet another leading role in a recently announced 2025 rom-com series.
- 8 Jan 2025, 07:48:48 AM IST
Bollywood News Live Updates: Kangana Ranaut recalls challenges she faced while making Emergency, film being scrutinised: Will it ever get released?
- Kangana Ranaut said she had no idea that she would “endure difficult times while making this film”. She added that she faced struggles with studios and funds.
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- 8 Jan 2025, 07:41:56 AM IST
Hollywood News Live Updates: Vin Diesel shares old pic with Dwayne Johnson post awkward exchange at Golden Globes, insists on ‘all love…always’
- Vin Diesel who surprised everyone with his shoutout from the stage to Fast & Furious co-star Dywane Johnson. The two have had history of a long feud.
- 8 Jan 2025, 07:34:14 AM IST
Hollywood News Live Updates: Blake Lively is a ‘nightmare to work with’ clip resurfaces amid Justin Baldoni fiasco: Watch
- Armie Hammer's resurfaced 2017 comments about Blake Lively spark controversy as she navigates legal issues with Justin Baldoni.
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- 8 Jan 2025, 07:30:45 AM IST
Bollywood News Live Updates: Hrithik Roshan says he was ‘shy’ when he entered Bollywood 25 years ago: You made me responsible, accountable
- Hrithik Roshan debuted in Bollywood with the 2000 film Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai and on January 14, he will mark his 25th year as an actor in the Indian film industry.
- 8 Jan 2025, 07:26:10 AM IST
Music News Live Updates: Post Malone's ‘Christmas miracle’: $20K tip on $1 bill rings in a ‘blessing’ for single mom on X-mas eve
- Post Malone and his entourage made an unexpected visit to a Houston bar on Christmas Eve, where he generously tipped the bartender, a struggling single mom.
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