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Will it happen? Will it not? For the past six years, the question has loomed large over Student of the Year 3 (SOTY 3), which was to launch Shanaya Kapoor in Bollywood. Now, mid-day has learnt that the third instalment of the Karan Johar-backed campus caper is set to go on floors later this month. No prizes for guessing that Kapoor will headline the project that will roll in Mumbai.     While some things remain constant in SOTY 3, some aspects have undergone an overhaul. The latest edition of the campus drama will be a web series, unlike the first two film instalments. Debutant director Reema Maya, who previously helmed the 2023 acclaimed short Nocturnal Burger, will be in charge of the six-episode show. “SOTY 3 has been taking shape for the past six years. Finally, Karan has given the gr...

Mick Jagger‘s longtime partner, Melanie Hamrick, has confirmed that she’s engaged to the Start Me Up singer. Hamrick, 37, said The Rolling Stones frontman, 81, proposed “two or three years ago” in a recent interview with French publication, Paris Match.During the interview, the former ballerina revealed that she and Jagger are in no rush to walk down the aisle and make things official.“Maybe one day we’ll marry, maybe not. We are so happy in our current life that I would be too afraid to change anything,” Hamrick told the magazine.Hamrick also revealed the secret to their happy relationship, saying, “We try to support each other, be there for each other, and make sure everyone is happy. That’s all that matters to me and all I strive for.” Story continues below advertisement ...

Prime Video launched the chilling trailer for its upcoming Hindi Original series Khauf. Created and written by Smita Singh, and produced by Sanjay Routray and Sarita Patil under the banner of Matchbox Shots, this eight-part suspense horror drama is directed by Pankaj Kumar and Surya Balakrishnan. Khauf masterfully blends psychological horror with spine-tingling suspense, taking viewers on a terrifying journey, where reality blurs, and the unknown lurks in the shadows. The series features a stellar ensemble cast including Monika Panwar, Rajat Kapoor, Abhishek Chauhan, Geetanjali Kulkarni, and Shilpa Shukla. Khauf will premiere exclusively on Prime Video in India and over 240 countries and territories worldwide on April 18. Khauf trailer Starring Monika Panwar in the lead role, the series ...

Oscar-nominated actor Mickey Rourke was given a warning by production on-set of the reality series Celebrity Big Brother U.K. after he directed several homophobic comments toward fellow housemate, JoJo Siwa. In a clip from the reality show, Rourke can be heard asking Siwa whether she likes boys or girls.“Me? Girls. My partner is non-binary,” Siwa told Rourke in the footage.“If I stay longer than four days, you won’t be gay anymore,” Rourke, 72, said to Siwa.“I can guarantee I’ll still be gay, and I’ll still be in a very happy relationship,” Siwa, 21, replied.Later in the episode, Rourke told fellow housemate Love Island star Chris Hughes that he’s “going to vote the lesbian out real quick,” which Siwa overheard and said to Rourke, “That’s homophobic, if that was your reasoning.” St...

A beloved Canadian comic book superhero is returning with a vengeance to ward off the threat of an unlikely adversary to the south. Fans of Captain Canuck, a Mountie-turned-otherworldly warrior known for his quintessentially Canadian attire — white and red maple leaf-adorned armour — are leaning on his image to ignite a renewed sense of pride from coast to coast.Captain Canuck first gained popularity in the 1970s and grew to represent the strength and spirit of Canada. Decades later, he has resurfaced as a symbol of patriotism in light of U.S. President Donald Trump’s pursuit of the country’s sovereignty.“All of a sudden, Canadians are looking to Captain Canuck as a symbol. And it’s basically, to them, Captain Canuck symbolizes independence,” said Richard Comely, the artist who co-created ...

The romantic drama television series `Colin From Accounts` has been renewed for Season 3 at Paramount+, reported Variety. Lead actors Patrick Brammall and Harriet Dyer will return to star in the new season in addition to their roles as writers and executive producers, as per the outlet. Brammall and Dyer expressed their excitement about the show`s return for its third season, which is already in pre-production. "We`re VERY excited to bring you season three of our show. To be honest, with the way we ended season two, it would have been weird not to make a third, so here we are. We promise we won`t leave you hanging like that again. Probably," said the lead actors as quoted by Variety. According to an Instagram post by actress Harriet Dyer, the scriptwriters have already started brainsto...

Cristobal Tapia de Veer says he’s checking out of “The White Lotus” for good. After three seasons, the Chilean-Canadian composer whose trademark sounds helped define the hit HBO series, has said he won’t return for its fourth and final season. He blames a growing rift with Mike White, the show’s writer and director.Reached at his home north of Quebec City, Tapia de Veer says he’d been pulling away from the show for years, and now that he’s cut ties, says: “I’m just relieved.”“I’ve been parting ways with (it) since Season 1, but for various reasons, I kept coming back.”Tapia de Veer describes “The White Lotus” — an outlandish social satire that invariably descends into violence — as a departure from the type of projects he’s worked on, which is arguably why his music works so well. ...

Acclaimed actress Shefali Shah believes her biggest strength is her ability to laugh at herself.    The `Delhi Crime` actress dropped an old clip of herself from her early days as an actress on her IG, owning the flaws in front of the camera. Looking back at those days, Shefali wrote in the caption, "When I started acting, I had no clue what I was doing or why. But I had dreams. Dreams fuelled by what I saw on screen. Dreams woven by YRF, dreams of being that vision in white on a terrace full of rose petals." Sharing she was smitten by a female superstar back in those days, and hence tried to act like her on-screen. She added, " I was smitten by this mega superstar. She was everything dreams are made of. She made us laugh, cry and she made us dream. She was everything I aspired to be. I...

John Stamos is addressing his appearance at a charity event held at U.S. President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort on April 5, after he received backlash from fans. The 61-year-old actor spoke out after people online criticized him for his attendance at the Palm Beach Ray of Hope Gala, letting his fans know that the move was not “political.”“I accepted the invitation to emcee the Palm Beach Ray of Hope Gala — an evening dedicated to honoring and uplifting our frontline heroes,” the Full House alum wrote on his Instagram Stories on April 7.“This nonpartisan even supports The Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations, a 501(c)(3) organization that trains 350-400 nurses every year, directly addressing the critical shortage of healthcare professionals in Palm Beach County.”“Supporting nurses...

The actor in Alia Bhatt is spending her days shooting for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love & War, while the producer in her is simultaneously building her banner, Eternal Sunshine Productions’ slate. So, what’s next after Jigra (2024), her last production? Sources tell us that Bhatt is making a young adult web series with Amazon Prime Video, marking her second collaboration with the streamer after Poacher (2024).     From what we’ve heard, the series’ final draft is being worked upon. A source reveals, “It’s a high-concept, young adult series set in an urban Indian college campus—think slice-of-life meets coming-of-age. The narrative plays out from the point of view of two young couples.” Casting is underway, with an emphasis on new faces. Bhatt has apparently made it clear that she wants...