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British authorities brought new counts of rape and sexual assault against comedian Russell Brand on Tuesday. The U.K.’s Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said the new charges — one count of rape and one of sexual assault — against Brand, who is already facing similar charges involving four women, were in relation to two additional women.The alleged offences took place in 2009 and the charges follow an investigation by the Metropolitan Police, the CPS added.Lionel Idan, chief Crown prosecutor for the CPS, said Brand is “already charged with two counts of rape, one count of indecent assault, and two counts of sexual assault in relation to reported non-recent offences between 1999 and 2005” — one in the English seaside town of Bournemouth and the other three in London.“Our prosecutors have work...

Fans of Stranger Things are eagerly awaiting Netflix to release the remaining episodes of its final season. The first four episodes of Season 5 went live on the platform on November 26. The opening batch has left fans excited and eager to see how the rest of the story unfolds — and whether peace will be restored in Hawkins before Vecna claims more lives. While the wait is nearing its end, the makers have ensured that the thrill and suspense will not be short-lived. The runtime of the remaining episodes has been revealed, with the finale shaping up to be a movie in itself. Runtime of finale episode Episodes 5–7 of the final season will drop on Christmas Eve, December 25 (morning of December 26 in India). While most episodes have an average runtime of about one hour, the final episode — re...

Rapper Nicki Minaj made an unexpected appearance at Turning Point USA’S AmericaFest convention, where she was interviewed by Erika Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk. The Super Bass rapper and Kirk, 37, walked out hand in hand before sitting down for a conversation in Phoenix to close the first-ever AmericaFest convention on Sunday. CEO and Chair of the Board of Turning Point USA Erika Kirk (L) and US rapper Nicki Minaj arrive on stage during Turning Point’s annual AmericaFest conference in Phoenix, Arizona on December 21, 2025. Olivier Touron / AFP via Getty Images The four-day conference brought together media personalities, conservative activists and leaders from the Republican party. Story continues below advertisem...

Actor Kunal Kemmu, who is receiving a lot of good response to his recently released streaming series Single Papa has said that one can’t fake laughter. The actor spoke with IANS during the promotional campaign of the show, and shared what it takes to mount a film like Madgaon Express, which marked his directorial debut. He told IANS, “I always say that for an actor, acting is for free. A major part of an actor’s job is waiting, that’s what you get paid for. Similarly, as a writer, I can speak for myself, I wanted to tell the story, so I wrote it. I didn`t. Did I know how to mount it? No, I had no idea. Did I know I was going to direct it? No. At best, I thought, ‘Maybe I`ll just play one of the parts of the three friends’. But it`s been its own journey. I wrote it in 2015 and like seven ...

Wrestling legend Mick Foley says he’s cutting ties with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) over its “close relationship” with U.S. President Donald Trump. Foley, 60, made the announcement in a post on Instagram, citing Trump’s comments about the murders of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner as the “final straw.”Reiner and his wife were found dead in their home on Dec. 14. The couple’s 32-year-old son, Nick Reiner, was arrested on a murder charge and is being held without bail.On Tuesday, the Los Angeles District Attorney’s office announced it was filing charges against Nick with two counts of first-degree murder. If convicted, he could face life in prison without parole or the death penalty. Story continues below advertisement “While I hav...

Mexican actor Darío Yazbek Bernal, known widely for his role in Netflix’s The House of Flowers, recently wrapped up the shoot of White in India. With Vikrant Massey stepping into the role of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Montoo Bassi’s directorial venture will chronicle the spiritual leader’s involvement in Colombia’s peace process. “At its core, the film is driven by a sincere emotion. It simply says: this is what happened, and this is how forgiveness becomes possible,” explains the actor over a phone call. He believes that in a world marked by polarisation, White arrives at a crucial moment. “The film is saying something that we’ve forgotten how to do: listen.”  (L) Vikrant Massey plays (R) Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in the thriller That it also brought Bernal to India is another incentive. The fil...

Pete Davidson and girlfriend Elsie Hewitt are officially parents. The Saturday Night Live alum and Hewitt welcomed their baby girl, Scottie Rose Hewitt Davidson, on Dec. 12, they announced on Thursday.“Our perfect angel girl arrived 12/12/2025,” Hewitt, 29, captioned several photos of the new family. “My best work yet, i am absolutely overflowing with love and gratitude and disbelief.”Hewitt added a quick message from Davidson, 32, writing: “wu tang forever.”Davidson’s daughter’s first name appears to honour his late father, Scott Matthew Davidson, a New York City firefighter who died while responding to the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.The post included photos of Davidson and Hewitt with their baby. The couple kept Scottie’s face private by adding a white heart emoji over it in each p...

The vibrant sporting culture of Kashmir, a football club built by locals, supported by the youth, and symbolising hope, piqued executive producer Vishakha Singh’s interest in telling the story of Real Kashmir Football Club, starring Manav Kaul and Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub. The project faced several hurdles since its inception — from budgetary constraints to developmental challenges. “I saw a generation in Kashmir that wants what all young folks in the rest of India have — opportunity, dignity, and a chance to dream,” says Singh, adding that the story showed the human side of the youth in Kashmir, which was important to tell. “[Didn’t focus on] the political lens but real people trying to build something meaningful.” Vishakha Singh Holding on to that intent through the long development pro...

Corey Haim’s mother, Judy Haim, is speaking out following Corey Feldman’s claim that her son molested him while making the 1987 film The Lost Boys. Judy said in an interview with TMZ on Thursday that “there is no way in hell” her son, who died at 38 in 2010, ever molested Feldman.Haim’s mother said Feldman, 54, was “creating another lie to poison people’s heads and keep himself relevant.”She claimed that Feldman is making up lies about her son because “he doesn’t want people to focus on his own wrongdoings.”Judy said that her son “liked women, not men” and said he would tell her, “I don’t care if someone is gay, but I am not gay or any of that stuff.” Story continues below advertisement She also claims that her son was “a one-woman man” who was “not into men.”...

Global icon Priyanka Chopra Jonas recently shared a heartwarming glimpse into her personal life, revealing a grand romantic gesture by her American popstar husband, Nick Jonas, who once took her above the clouds in his plane so she could see the moon and break her Karva Chauth fast. The actress opened up about the moment during her upcoming appearance on The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 4 on Netflix. The new season promises a fresh dose of humour with Kapil Sharma returning in a regal avatar, while Krushna Abhishek brings his trademark comic flair as Largemata, Kiku Sharda returns with his popular Motapa character, and Sunil Grover adds sparkle as Diamond Raja. Amid the laughter and banter, Priyanka’s candid revelations stood out. Priyanka Chopra recalls her fancy Karva Chauth moment ...