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Where are the rom-coms? That has been a frequent question asked by Hindi cinema fans in the past few years. It’s something Ananya Panday too was missing being part of. Which explains her next two offerings — Chand Mera Dil opposite Lakshya, and the second season of her popular series Call Me Bae. “We’ll shoot Call Me Bae’s second season soon. I just wrapped a chunk of Chand Mera Dil, which is an out-and-out romantic film. I’ve done films in a cutesy space, but never featured in a dramatic love story,” she tells us. Call Me Bae 2 is being scripted With director Vivek Soni’s romantic drama and the Amazon Prime Video series, Panday is consciously gravitating towards stories that exude warmth and comfort. Her reason is simple — we can all do with a dose of joy. She says, “Bae could have been...

NOTE: The following article contains disturbing details and video footage. Please read at your own discretion. The trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs began on May 12 in Federal District Court in Manhattan as lawyers delivered their opening statements after the jury was finally set.Prosecutors allege that Diddy, 55, used his fame and power at the top of the hip-hop world to sexually abuse women from 2004 to 2024. He pleaded not guilty after his September arrest and has remained held without bail at a federal lockup in Brooklyn.The final stage of jury selection for the sex-trafficking trial was delayed on May 9 over concerns that some jurors might get “cold feet” before the high-profile case began. By Monday, the jury and alternates — 12 men and six women — were selected and seated in the courtroom...

In a decisive move, Netflix India, on May 7, called off the music launch of its upcoming series, The Royals. The cancellation came after India’s military launched Operation Sindoor, striking nine terror camps in Pakistan in the early hours of Wednesday. In a statement, the government said that its military had targeted “terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir from where attacks against India have been planned and directed”. This comes as a response to the April 22 attack in Pahalgam.       The music launch of the Zeenat Aman, Bhumi Pednekar and Ishaan Khatter-starrer was scheduled to take place at a Juhu venue yesterday. The event was to be hosted by singer and composer duo Ruuh and Joh, with performances by Neeti Mohan, Sukriti Kakar, Jubin Nautiyal, and Jonita...

Break routine on this Mother’s Day, 11th May 2025. Bring in the popcorn and watch these fierce, fabulous and flavourful OTT shows with your mom on Netflix, JioHotstar and ZEE5. These web series aren’t your regular mother-son reunion or patriotism-guised love for ‘Mother’ India.  Saas, Bahu or Flamingo - Saas-Bahu in #MenDominatedFields. Who else could fit the role of Queen of an empire other than Dimple Kapadia as Rani Ba— the name says it all. Angira Dhar as Kajal and Isha Talwar as Bijlee, Rani Ba’s two daughters-in-law along with Radhika Madan as Shanta, the daughter form a strong, loyal bond as the women of the house. This gang of women runs– not the kitchen, but a narcotics empire disguised behind the innocent facade of herbal and handicrafts businesswomen. The plot intensifies as R...

Michael Pitt, known for his roles in Boardwalk Empire and Dawson’s Creek, has been arrested on charges of sexual abuse in New York City. Pitt, 44, was arrested and arraigned at Kings Supreme Criminal Court in Brooklyn on May 2 over alleged incidents that took place between April 2020 and August 2021.The Funny Games actor was charged with two counts of first-degree sexual abuse, in addition to counts of assault injury with a blunt object and strangulation in the second degree, according to Variety, which has viewed the court documents.Pitt pleaded not guilty to all charges and posted bail after the arraignment. His next court appearance is set for June 17.The New York Post reported that the charges stem from alleged incidents involving Pitt’s ex-girlfriend, who said he sexually assaulted he...

Shahid Kapoor made his web series debut in 2023 with the Raj and DK series `Farzi`. The sequel to the series is currently in the works. The show revolved around counterfeit currency, with Shahid’s character portrayed as a talented artist who recreated Indian currency notes with precision, proving his worth through his skills. The second season of the show is reportedly set to become the actor’s highest-paid acting project in his over 20-year-long career. Shahid Kapoor charges whopping fee for Farzi 2 According to a report by Pinkvilla, Shahid Kapoor will be earning Rs 45 crore for the upcoming season, which is expected to go on floors later this year. This marks the highest fee Shahid has ever charged in his film or digital career. Reportedly, Kapoor usually charges between Rs 25-30 cro...

Three Doors Down singer Brad Arnold revealed that he has been diagnosed with Stage 4 kidney cancer and the band will have to cancel its tour as he continues to battle the disease, which has spread to his lungs. Arnold, 46, shared the update on Instagram with his fans on Wednesday, saying he had “some not so good news.”“I’ve been sick a couple of weeks ago, and then went to the hospital and got checked out and actually got the diagnosis that I have clear cell renal cell carcinoma that had metastasized into my lung,” the Kryptonite singer shared.He said it’s “Stage 4 and that’s not real good but you know what, we serve a mighty God and he can overcome anything.”Arnold told his fans that he has “no fear.” Story continues below advertisement “I really, sincerely a...

On: Amazon Prime VideoDirector: Rahul PandeyActors: Amol Parashar, Anandeshwar Dwivedi, Vinay PathakRating: 3/5 First off, I have a soft corner for stuff set in villages. Even if Gram Chikitsalay feels like simply the first draft of that show. I also love the way all the characters refer to the doctor in this series as ‘Daak Saab’. That’s also how it shows up in the subtitles. It’s the colloquially correct pronunciation. Although the gentleman that the villagers call Daak Saab is actually a “jhola chhaap” quack. Of which there must be God knows how many in rural India. Actor Vinay Pathak plays this beloved role, doing Internet searches for symptoms/diagnoses; rather trigger-happy, doling out “booster shots” to unsuspecting patients! Pathak, as Chetak Kumar, equally gets his purbi (eas...

The final stage of jury selection for the sex-trafficking trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs was postponed until early next week ahead of the opening arguments over concerns that some jurors might get “cold feet” before the high-profile case begins. Prosecutors allege that Diddy, 55, used his fame and power at the top of the hip-hop world to sexually abuse women from 2004 to 2024. He pleaded not guilty after his September arrest and has remained held without bail at a federal lockup in Brooklyn.Judge Arun Subramanian granted the defence lawyers’ request to delay the last step in jury selection until Monday, May 12, when both sides will narrow down the pool of 45 potential jurors to 12 and six alternates.Subramanian expressed concern that if jurors were selected before the weekend, they could grow...

Netflix released its original series, The Royals, starring a talented ensemble cast. This 8-episode romantic drama set in the fictional city of Morpur in Rajasthan offers a very casual take on Indian royalty. It follows the new-age recipe of inclusivity and women empowerment, but falls flat in terms of execution.  What is Netflix’s The Royals about? The Royals follows the life of Bhumi Pednekar, a budding entrepreneur whose aim is to make royalty available for commoners through Royal B&B. She stumbles across Ishaan Khatter, a soon-to-be king, whose family is in debt after losing his father, Milind Soman. The two collaborate under unusual circumstances while suppressing their true feelings for each other. The series has several subplots to keep the viewer engaged, but they seem borrow...