• Tue, March 25, 2025

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FIR against Farah Khan? Hindustani Bhau takes Bollywood Director to court over Holi Remark

Social media influencer and former Bigg Boss contestant Vikas Jayaram Phatak, better known as Hindustani Bhau, has moved to the Bombay High Court for registration of an FIR against director-choreographer Farah Khan.

by: Moneycontrol

Sonu Sood's wife Sonali and nephew injured in major car crash, actor says, "she had a miraculous escape"

Actor and philanthropist Sonu Sood's wife, Sonali Sood, and their nephew were involved in a severe car accident on March 24, 2025, on the Nagpur Highway. The news shocked fans as images of the heavily damaged vehicle circulated online shortly after the incident.

by: Reuters

Brisbane to build main stadium on parkland for 2032 Summer Games

A new Olympic stadium to host the ceremonies and athletics at the 2032 Summer Games will be built in an inner city Brisbane park, Queensland State Premier David Crisafulli announced on Tuesday as he unveiled the third venue plan for the Games.

by: tyla

White Lotus star Sam Nivola admits he broke very strict rule after signing NDA

The White Lotus star Sam Nivola has admitted that he broke very strict rule after signing an NDA before appearing on the hit HBO series

by: Indy100

Irish TikToker Garron Noone returns to social media and responds to immigration video backlash

Garron Noone has returned to social media after facing a backlash. Noone had previously taken a hiatus following reaction to a video he made in response to Conor McGregor's controversial recent White House visit.

by: WalesOnline

Meghan addresses 'sleepless nights' and says 'lessons learned' in new podcast

Meghan Markle is set to launch her latest podcast, Confessions of a Female Founder, offering a candid look at the realities of building a business. Teaming up with Lemonada Media, the Duchess of Sussex will share her own experiences with As ever - which is her newly rebranded lifestyle venture while swapping stories with fellow female founders.

by: EssentiallySports

$173.8M Payout Handed to UFC Owner Ari Emanuel as Dana White Aims for NFL-Like TV Deal

Ari Emanuel has always played the long game, and his latest move exemplifies why he is one of the most dominant personalities in combat sports. The post $173.8M Payout Handed to UFC Owner Ari Emanuel as Dana White Aims for NFL-Like TV Deal appeared first on EssentiallySports.

by: Parents

What Parents Need to Know about Fanfiction, the Pop Culture Phenomenon Teens Love

If you're a parent of a teenager who loves to read, there's a good chance they have probably come across fanfiction. They can't get it at the library or the bookstore, but these sometimes book-length pieces of fiction are an increasingly popular way for young people to consume literature.

by: Axios

The media platforms that just won't die

Napster on Tuesday was acquired in a $207 million deal by Infinite Reality, a VC-backed metaverse unicorn. Why it matters: Brand equity sometimes outlives the underlying business of internet platforms that were once popular with young users.

by: briefly

Fans Unearth Another Picture of Zozibini Tunzi and Her Husband Luthando Bolowana: "Cute Couple"

Social media users have shared mixed reactions to a trending picture pf former Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi and her husband Luthando Bolowana after their wedding.

by: PopViewers

"Adolescence": Watch the Audition Tape That Landed Owen Cooper the Role in Record-Breaking Series

by: UPI

Gracie Awards honorees include Cristin Milioti, Kathy Bates

The winners of the 50th annual Gracie Awards, presented by the Alliance of Women in Media Foundation, include Cristin Milioti, Mayim Bialik, Kathy Bates and Keke Palmer.

by: Investopedia

Wynn Resorts Stock Rises as Billionaire Investor Tilman Fertitta Increases Stake

Shares of Wynn Resorts advanced Thursday as billionaire and top stakeholder Tilman Fertitta purchased more shares.

by: Adweek

Telemundo Station Group Names Liliet Heredero VP of News and Content for Miami Station

She has been the director of multiplatform content & streaming for Telemundo 51 and NBC6 South Florida (WTVJ) since 2022.

by: Firstpost

Netflix's Adolescence addresses far deeper issues and doesn't just talk about misogyny.

Even within the four walls of the house your child can be a victim of social media bullying and even pornography. Netflix's Adolescence talks exactly about that. According to the United Nations report published in Harpers Bazar,

by: TheWrap

'Malcolm in the Middle' Revival Casts Original Stars Christopher Masterson and Justin Berfield to Return

The Disney+ revival of "Malcolm in the Middle" will see the returns of Christopher Masterson and Justin Berfield, according to multiple media reports. The two stars will reprise their roles as Francis and Reese,

by: People

Billy Ray Cyrus Writes Emotional Post About Daughters Miley and Noah: 'I'm Actually Crying'

"I'm so damn proud of both of you," wrote Billy Ray Cyrus in an Instagram post praising both Miley and Noah as they launch new eras of music.

by: Ohmymag

Grant Ellis: His life and relationships before finding love on The Bachelor

After narrowing down 25 women to just two, Grant had viewers guessing right up until the final moments of The Bachelor finale

by: Newsweek

David Blaine Brings Fans Closer to the Magic With New TV Show

Legendary illusionist David Blaine has consistently pushed the boundaries of what's considered possible — and now, he's bringing it all to television.

by: Deadline

Assemble Media Names Greg Ferguson As VP and Executive Editor Of Literary & IP

EXCLUSIVE: Assemble Media has appointed Greg Ferguson as Vice President, Executive Editor of Literary and IP. Ferguson will oversee the development, acquisition, and sale of literary properties with strong multi-platform potential.

by: Blavity

Despite a Rocky Career and a Tumultuous Divorce, Iman Shumpert Maintains a Net Worth of Over $10 Million

Iman Shumpert has made headlines for his wild extracurriculars off the NBA court, but has maintained generational wealth along the way.

by: Politico

Playbook PM: Fallout continues over Signal debacle

FIRST IN PLAYBOOK — Pete Buttigieg is returning as a client of CAA and Brillstein Entertainment Partners, the same agency that represented him after he dropped out of the 2020 Democratic presidential primary, POLITICO's Adam Wren writes in.

by: pinkvilla

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The last One Piece chapter, 'God's Knights,' saw Saul attempt to wake the sleepwalking children but get wounded by invisible thorns surrounding them. Ange alerted the giants that the children were heading toward the fire Loki started.

by: TheWrap

Roy Wood Jr. to Host 85th Annual Peabody Awards

The Peabody Awards have found a host in Roy Wood Jr., the comedian and former "Daily Show" correspondent. Wood is currently the host of CNN's "Have I Got News for You," which looks at the biggest news stories of the day through a comedic lens.

by: Deadline

"Hawk Tuah Girl" Haliey Welch To Be Focus Of Upcoming Documentary: "The Truth Is Actually More Bizarre Than You Think"

"Hawk Tuah Girl" Haliey Welch will be the focus of an upcoming documentary from Bungalow Media + Entertainment.

by: People

Kristin Cavallari Reveals Why Her Kids Will Be on New Reality Show Despite Keeping Them Off "Very Cavallari" and Social Media

Cavallari feels she "really did a disservice to myself" by not having Camden, Jaxon and Saylor featured on her previous reality series

by: briefly

Lasizwe sets the record straight on Phelo Bala dating rumours: "I didn't do anything with him"

Lasizwe has gotten candid about the rumours that he dated Moshe Ndoki's ex-boyfriend Phelo Bala. The media personality revealed the claims were not true.

by: Billboard

'Megan Thee Stallion: In Her Words,' 'The Voice' & More to Be Honored at 2025 Gracie Awards

In Her Words,' 'The Voice' and 'The Daily Show' are among the music and entertainment-leaning winners of the 2025 Gracie Awards

by: People

Inside Alex Cooper's Unwell Weekend, from Rachael Kirkconnell's Bachelor Reunion to Partying with Two Friends (Exclusive)

See PEOPLE Exclusive photos from Alex Cooper's Unwell Weekend in Miami, which attracting a slew of creators like Grace O'Malley, Rachael Kirkconnell and more.

by: pinkvilla

Ex-ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin appeals court's 'unjust' guilty ruling in workplace bullying case against employee

Min Hee Jin's legal representatives revealed their plans of contesting the court verdict regarding her guilty ruling in workplace bullying case. Read to know more.

by: TheWrap

Jessica Chastain and Adam Driver to Lead Apple Art Drama Series 'The Dealer'

Apple TV+ is giving a straight-to-series order to "The Dealer," an upcoming drama set in the art world starring Jessica Chastain and Adam Driver. The drama will be directed by Tony Award-winner Sam Gold and produced by Media Res.

by: Deadline

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Roadside Attractions, Lionsgate and LD Entertainment have officially picked up North American on the Bill Condon directed, Jennifer Lopez starring feature musical Kiss of the Spider Woman, which was one of the most buzzed about titles at this year's Sundance.

by: Variety

How Streaming Services Can Stay Ahead of the AI and Social Media Disruption Wave (Guest Column)

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by: Variety

Warner Bros. Discovery Seeks Ad-Sales Chief for CNN

Warner Bros. Discovery is seeking a new executive to oversee ad sales for CNN as it focuses more intently on digital products

by: Deadline

Sally El Hosaini & James Krishna Floyd's TIFF & LFF Feature 'Unicorns' Gets North American Deal

The film stars Ben Hardy as Luke, a single father from Essex, England, who works as an auto mechanic and is forced to rethink his sexual identity when he unexpectedly falls in love with Aysha, a British Indian drag queen living a double life, played by Jason Patel.

by: Variety

'Snow White,' 'Ne Zha 2' Rule U.K., Ireland Box Office

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by: Deadline

Jeremiah Crowell To Host Anthrax Killer Podcast For CBC, Wolf Entertainment & USG Audio

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by: Variety

Music Industry Moves: Anyma Signs Global Publishing Deal With Kobalt; Avex Music Group Names Brandon Silverstein CEO

Kobalt has inked a global publishing deal with Italian-American electronic musician Anyma. This news follows Anyma's recent sold-out, eight-night residency at Sphere in Las Vegas. Due to overwhelming demand,

by: Deadline

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EXCLUSIVE: In a very competitive situation, Apple TV+ has landed The Dealer, a Media Res drama starring Oscar winner Jessica Chastain and Oscar nominee Adam Driver, with a straight-to-series order. The Dealer is executive produced by the A Doll's House,

by: Yahoo

Livvy Dunne Models Andi Bagus Leopard Print Swimsuit for Sports Illustrated's Swimsuit 2025 Issue

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by: Variety

Loyola Marymount University's Innovators Film Festival Offers AI-Focused Panels and Experiential Installations

Loyola Marymount University will host its first Innovators Film Festival March 27-28 offering panels and experiential installations.

by: Deadline

Ad-Supported Streaming Tiers Gain Traction, FAST Fascinates Gen Z And Millennial Viewers, Study Finds

As prices keep climbing, 54% of SVOD subscribers have at least one ad-supported tier of a paid service, up from 46% last year, a new Deloitte study found.

by: Yahoo

Angie Stone And D'Angelo's Son Shares Moving Tribute To Late Mother

He shared a message for "fake a** friends, family" and "bullsh*t people" who used his mother's death for "attention."

by: Yahoo

Ad-Supported Streaming Tiers Gain Traction, FAST Fascinates Gen Z And Millennial Viewers - Study

As streaming prices keep climbing, more subscribers are willing to opt into advertising to keep a lid on costs. Today, 54% of SVOD subscribers have at least one ad-supported tier of a paid service, up from 46% last year.

by: Variety

How Charlamagne Tha God Built His Empire and Is Using His Platform to Lift Up Black Artists: 'If What You Build Only Benefits You, It's Not Big Enough'

It's a snowy February in midtown Manhattan, and Charlamagne Tha God has a song on his lips. "Oh-oh-oh - it's the Tom Joyner Morning Show" he sings, while sitting in a small conference room at iHeart Media headquarters,

by: Variety

Napster Sold for $207 Million to Infinite Reality, Which Wants to Launch the Music Streamer Into 3D Virtual Concerts, Ecommerce and More

Digital music OG Napster is now owned by immersive technology company Infinite Reality, which announced a deal to acquire the music streamer for $207 million. Infinite Reality plans to expand Napster beyond just a basic music streaming service,

by: Variety

Americans Now Spend $69 per Month on Video Streaming - and Nearly Half Think It's Too Much

Streaming services like Netflix used to look like a much cheaper alternative to cable TV. But now streamers are facing similar pressures as prices climb - and the perceived value of their services diminishes,

by: Variety

Variety's Power of Women Digital Franchise Wins Gracie Award

Variety 's Power of Women franchise has won a Gracie award from the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation for best entertainment website in the national digital media category.

FIR against Farah Khan? Hindustani Bhau takes Bollywood Director to court over Holi Remark

Social media influencer and former Bigg Boss contestant Vikas Jayaram Phatak, better known as Hindustani Bhau, has moved to the Bombay High Court for registration of an FIR against director-choreographer Farah Khan.
The article reports that a First Information Report (FIR) has been filed against Bollywood director Farah Khan by Hindustani Bhau, a former contestant on Bigg Boss 13, over a remark she made during a Holi celebration. The incident in question occurred when Farah Khan, while celebrating Holi, made a comment that Bhau found offensive. He has accused her of using abusive language and has taken legal action, claiming that her words hurt his sentiments. The FIR was lodged at Mumbai's Oshiwara Police Station, and the matter is now under legal scrutiny. This has sparked a debate on social media about the limits of humor and freedom of expression during festive occasions.

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