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Aldis Hodge reveals what to expect from season 2 of Cross on Prime Video
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Aldis Hodge reveals what to expect from season 2 of Cross on Prime Video

In a city where power often wears a polished smile and danger lurks beneath the surface, Cross returns with a second season that refuses to play safe. Set against the charged backdrop of Washington DC, the gripping crime drama follows Alex Cross, a brilliant homicide detective and forensic psychologist, as he is pushed deeper into moral grey zones while hunting a ruthless vigilante targeting corrupt billionaire magnates. As the boundaries between justice, revenge, and duty begin to blur, trust becomes fragile, loyalties are tested, and appearances prove deceiving. Ahead of the highly anticipated new season, Aldis Hodge offers insight into the mounting challenges and threats the characters face, as the story peels back layers of power, privilege, and conscience with relentless intensity. A...
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Tate McRae responds to backlash over Team USA Olympics ad

Canadian pop star Tate McRae, 22, is facing backlash over her appearance in an ad promoting Team USA ahead of the upcoming Winter Olympics in Italy. In the ad, the Calgary-born singer is seen asking an owl for directions to Italy, then mentions only Team USA athletes before throwing in a line about the Super Bowl.Following its release, commentators questioned why she would appear in content supporting American athletes over her native country. Story continues below advertisement The Nobody’s Girl singer responded to critics in an Instagram post, sharing a photo of herself as a small child waving a Canadian flag with the caption, “y’all know I’m Canada down.” Tate McRae shared a photo of herself waving a Canadian flag in r...
Hansal Mehta says Anil Kapoor-starrer Family Business is an original
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Hansal Mehta says Anil Kapoor-starrer Family Business is an original

Netflix’s upcoming corporate drama Family Business, announced as part of the Next On Netflix 2026 India slate, has drawn early comparisons with global hits like Succession and Billions. Director and co-creator Hansal Mehta has dismissed the chatter, calling such parallels “lazy comparisons,” and clarifying that a corporate backdrop doesn’t make every story a remake. The series stars Anil Kapoor and Vijay Varma in the lead bringing the talented actors together on screen for the first time.  Hansal Mehta on Family Business being compared with Succession Talking about the comparisons with Succession, Mehta emphasized that Family Business is a wholly original Indian series, rooted in real corporate battles and family dynamics unique to the country’s socio-cultural and economic fabric. While ...
Alleged ransom notes sent to news outlets as Nancy Guthrie search enters 4th day – National
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Alleged ransom notes sent to news outlets as Nancy Guthrie search enters 4th day – National

Police in Arizona say they are investigating the legitimacy of several suspected ransom notes sent to media outlets around the area where Nancy Guthrie, the mother of Savannah Guthrie — who hosts NBC’s morning show Today — was allegedly abducted. At least three different media outlets, TMZ and two of CNN’s Tucson affiliates, KOLD and KGUN, reported receiving the purported ransom notes demanding millions in bitcoin for Guthrie’s release. 2:00 ‘Today’ host Savannah Guthrie’s mother abducted from her home, police believe Police have not determined whether the notes are legitimate, but told reporters on Tuesday that they are being taken seriously....
Kid Rock to headline ‘All-American’ alternative Super Bowl halftime show – National
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Kid Rock to headline ‘All-American’ alternative Super Bowl halftime show – National

Kid Rock is set to headline Turning Point USA’s (TPUSA) “All-American Halftime Show,” the organization announced Monday. TPUSA, founded by late right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk, announced that the lineup for its halftime show will include Kid Rock and country artists Brantley Gilbert, Lee Brice and Gabby Barrett.The “All-American Halftime Show” is being promoted as “celebrating faith, family and freedom” and will be livestreamed Sunday on TPUSA’s various social media accounts at the same time as Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny’s NFL Super Bowl halftime show, according to the website.Kid Rock, an ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, said that they are approaching their halftime show “like David and Goliath.”The All Summer Long singer continued: “Competing with the pro football machine a...
Parineeti Chopra makes web series debut with Talaash: A Mother`s Search
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Parineeti Chopra makes web series debut with Talaash: A Mother`s Search

After receiving critical acclaim with her stirring performance in the award-winning Netflix film Amar Singh Chamkila, Parineeti Chopra is all set to captivate audiences in an all-new avatar. Netflix officially announced its upcoming new web series Talaash: A Mother’s Search, with Parineeti in the lead, as part of its much-anticipated 2026 slate. Marking her OTT web series debut, the thriller promises an intense, emotionally layered narrative that puts a mother’s love, resilience, and unbreakable spirit at its very core. Talaash: A Mother`s Search A gripping exploration of grief, hope, and determination, Talaash weaves together suspense with deeply human emotions. Produced by Alchemy Films and directed by Rensil D Silva, the series also boasts a powerful ensemble cast featuring Soni Razda...
‘Today’ host Savannah Guthrie’s mother abducted from home, police believe – National
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‘Today’ host Savannah Guthrie’s mother abducted from home, police believe – National

New details have been released in the investigation into the disappearance of Today host Savannah Guthrie’s mother as the search enters its third day. Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen Saturday night at her home in the Tucson, Ariz., area, where she lived alone and was reported missing Sunday. Authorities believe she was taken against her will.“We believe she was taken out of the home against her will, and that’s how this investigation is moving,” Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos told NBC Nightly News.“I can’t think of the last time where, in the middle of the night in someone’s bed, an 84-year-old woman disappeared on us,” he added.Nanos clarified that he “meant that figuratively” when referring to Nancy being abducted from her bed. Story continues below advertisement ...
Lock Upp 2: Ekta Kapoor and Netflix return with new-age prison reality show
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Lock Upp 2: Ekta Kapoor and Netflix return with new-age prison reality show

Ekta Kapoor`s Balaji Telefilms is all set to bring its reality format Lock Upp to Netflix. The collaboration between Ekta Kapoor and Netflix marks a significant moment for both entertainment powerhouses to deliver a high-impact unscripted version of the controversial reality show. Lock Upp 2 announced Created by Ekta Kapoor, Lock Upp became a breakout reality sensation best known for its daring format, raw emotional confrontations, and intense survival-driven gameplay. The show is now set to launch on Netflix with a bigger scale, sharper twists, and a reimagined season.           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Netflix India (@netflix_in) The announcement was made as part of Netflix’s glob...
‘Today’ show host Savannah Guthrie’s mother missing, home declared ‘crime scene’ – National
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‘Today’ show host Savannah Guthrie’s mother missing, home declared ‘crime scene’ – National

The disappearance of the 84-year-old mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie over the weekend is being investigated as a crime based on what authorities saw at her home, an Arizona sheriff said Monday. Speaking during a news conference, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said there are signs at the home indicating Nancy Guthrie did not leave on her own.“I need this community to step up and start giving us some calls,” Nanos said.Asked to explain why investigators believe it’s a crime scene, Nanos said Nancy Guthrie has limited mobility and said there were other things that indicated she did not leave on her own, but declined to further elaborate.The sheriff said Nancy Guthrie, who lived alone, was of sound mind. “This is not dementia-related. She’s as sharp as a tack. The family wants ever...
Dhurandhar OTT version is same as one running in theatres since January 1
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Dhurandhar OTT version is same as one running in theatres since January 1

Within hours of dropping on Netflix on January 30, Ranveer Singh’s blockbuster Dhurandhar (2025) became a topic of discussion. Viewers noted that the OTT version of filmmaker Aditya Dhar’s action thriller was almost 11 minutes shorter than the theatrical one that had a three-hour-34-minute runtime. Another glaring change was that several expletives were muted or beeped out.  Dhurandhar was granted an ‘A’ certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification before its December 5 release. The fresh edits in the OTT version have left many questioning the need for additional sanitisation. A source close to Netflix India said, “Netflix has exhibited the film exactly as it was provided by the studio. The platform does not re-edit certified feature films,” said the source.  According to the...