Celebrity: News

28 Jul 2023

Suicide

Who is Ichikawa Ennosuke? Kabuki actor suspected in parents' suicide

Japanese Kabuki actor Ichikawa Ennosuke made shocking headlines after his name appeared as a suspect in the alleged double suicide of his parents. According to reports, it is speculated that Ennosuke assisted his parents in committing suicide.

28 Jul 2023

NewsBytes Exclusive

#NewsBytesExclusive: Iqbal Khan hopes for 'Kaisa Ye Pyar Hai' sequel

He started his acting career with Fun2shh...Dudes in the 10th Century but became every girl's heartthrob after playing Angad Khanna in Kaisa Ye Pyar Hai.

27 Jul 2023

K-Pop

Confirmed! Kim Sejeong to release mini-album in September

Kim Sejeong is set for a comeback!

27 Jul 2023

Telugu Films

Varun Tej-Nora Fatehi's 'VT14' is now titled 'Matka'

Varun Tej is one of the budding stars of Telugu films and with time he is creating a niche for himself. The actor is now collaborating with director Karuna Kumar for VT14.

27 Jul 2023

Music Industry

Irish singer-songwriter Sinéad O'Connor (56) dies: Her life, career, journey   

Known for her fierce and expressive music, popular Irish singer and songwriter Sinéad O'Connor left for her heavenly abode, said reports on Thursday. O'Connor was 56 years old at the time of her death; the cause of her passing away hasn't been revealed yet.

27 Jul 2023

Happy Birthday

Happy birthday, Vinay Pathak: Celebrating actor's finest comic performances

Vinay Pathak, a name that needs no introduction, boasts an impressive filmography encompassing diverse roles.

26 Jul 2023

HBO

Michael Jackson's sexual assault lawsuit might be revived

A California appeals court will reportedly consider the revival of two sexual assault cases by two men against late American singer Michael Jackson on Wednesday (per PDT).

26 Jul 2023

Tamil Cinema

Kamal Haasan's 'Indian 2' will be followed by 'Indian 3'

Kamal Haasan stans, we have an exciting update for you to beat mid-week blues!

26 Jul 2023

Pete Davidson

Actor-comedian Pete Davidson received 50hrs of community service: Here's why

Pete Davidson, actor-comedian and former Saturday Night Live cast member, has been ordered by the Los Angeles District Attorney's office to complete 50 hours of community service, as per a statement released on Monday (local time).

26 Jul 2023

Hollywood

Julian Sands's cause of death termed 'undetermined'

British actor Julian Sands was declared dead after body remains found in Southern California were identified to be his. The actor went for a hike in January and went missing.

26 Jul 2023

TV News

Pankhuri Awasthy-Gautam Rode are parents to twins now!

Welcome to the new parents of Tinseltown!

26 Jul 2023

Hollywood

72-year-old man sentenced in connection to Michael K Williams's death

Michael K Williams's untimely death in 2021 shook Hollywood. Now, after two years, a 72-year-old man named Carlos Macci has been sentenced to 2.5 years of imprisonment on drug trafficking charges.

26 Jul 2023

Music Industry

Punjabi singer Surinder Shinda (64) dies in Ludhiana

Popular singer Surinder Shinda passed away on Wednesday morning, said media reports. The Punjabi singer's death was confirmed by the local hospital where he was admitted for treatment. Per reports, the late singer, best known for songs such as Jatt Jeona Morh, had been on the ventilator for the past few days.

26 Jul 2023

Bollywood

Pakistani actor Adnan Siddiqui discusses 'tolerance' level of Indian audiences

With a career spanning three decades, Pakistani actor Adnan Siddiqui—who made his Bollywood debut in Sridevi's 2017 thriller Mom—enjoys significant popularity among Indian audiences.

25 Jul 2023

Adnan Sami

Who's actor Zeba Bakhtiar? Everything about singer Adnan Sami's ex-wife

Pakistani actor Zeba Bakhtiar is a popular name—also due to her personal life that has often grabbed headlines and overshadowed her professional achievements.

25 Jul 2023

Jamie Foxx

Ice-T quashes conspiracy theories surrounding Jamie Foxx being cloned

American actor Jamie Foxx has been under public scrutiny, ever since the actor went missing in action due to his health issues. There have been several theories that suggest that the actor has been cloned. A recent video fueled the conspiracy theory, too.

25 Jul 2023

TV News

Juhi Parmar calls out 'Barbie's 'inappropriate language,' 'sexual connotations'

Censorship and film certification have been a recurring debate in India and now actor Juhi Parmar has spoken against the recently released Barbie. The actor called out the movie's "inappropriate language" and "sexual connotations" and wrote about the effect of it on her daughter Samairra.

25 Jul 2023

Music Industry

Tori Kelly health crisis: Singer collapses; hospitalized for blood clots

Star singer-songwriter Tori Kelly was rushed to a hospital in a serious condition on Sunday (local time), reportedly.

25 Jul 2023

Hollywood

Dwayne Johnson donates huge sum to SAG-AFTRA Foundation amid strike

Hollywood has come to a standstill after SAG-AFTRA leadership declared a union-wide strike on July 13. SAG-AFTRA President Courtney B Vance and Executive Director Cyd Wilson drafted a letter addressing around 2,700 of the highest-actor actors outlining a potential financial need.

24 Jul 2023

Bengali Cinema

Uttam Kumar turns savior in Srijit Mukherji's 'Oti Uttam' prevue

Matinee Idol Uttam Kumar returns after 36 years!

24 Jul 2023

Bollywood Films

Sandeep Singh shelves film on Tipu Sultan following backlash

Bollywood producer Sandeep Singh took everyone by surprise by announcing the shelving of the film based on the former ruler of Mysore, Hazrat Tipu Sultan.

24 Jul 2023

Iran

Iranian director threatened to withdraw 'Critical Zone' from Locarno Festival

Artistic freedom in Iran has been a debatable topic for years. Now, reports are rife that director Ali Ahmadzadeh is under threat from the country's Ministry of Security for his upcoming film Critical Zone which will premiere at the Locarno Film Festival.

24 Jul 2023

Telugu Films

Nithiin's 'Extra' first look poster is out; release date inside

Nithiin is a prominent name in Telugu films and now the makers of his upcoming film Extra have unveiled the first look poster. The actor is seen in a rugged avatar. The makers also revealed the release date of the upcoming action entertainer.

24 Jul 2023

Health & Wellness

ESPN's Shaka Hislop gains consciousness after collapsing during live show

Former Newcastle United FC goalkeeper Shaka Hislop, aged 54, collapsed and fainted during a pre-match coverage of Real Madrid and AC Milan. The footballer represented ESPN as an analyst.

24 Jul 2023

Kangana Ranaut

What's Kangana-Vir Das 'passionate kissing' fiasco? How's Hrithik Roshan involved

Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut never seems to miss a beat in capturing headlines!

24 Jul 2023

Happy Birthday

Happy birthday, Jennifer Lopez: 5 action movies showcasing actor-singer's versatility

There is no denying that Jennifer Lopez stands as one of the most remarkable stars in Hollywood.

22 Jul 2023

Music Industry

Matty Healy's Malaysian concert canceled over onstage kiss

British pop band The 1975's frontman Matty Healy has once again sparked controversy, this time for kissing his male bandmate onstage during a concert in Malaysia.

22 Jul 2023

Paris

Charlie Chaplin's daughter, actor Josephine, dies at 74

Renowned comedian Charlie Chaplin's daughter, actor Josephine Chaplin, has passed away, reports said on Saturday.

20 Jul 2023

Music Industry

Musician Danny Elfman accused of sexually harassing Grammy-nominated pianist

Popular music composer Danny Elfman, who created the theme song for The Simpsons, has been accused of sexually harassing Nomi Abadi, a Grammy-nominated pianist-composer in 2015 and 2016.

20 Jul 2023

Hollywood

'All My Children' actor Nick Benedict dies aged 77

Veteran actor Nick Benedict passed away on July 14, following complications after a spinal surgery in Arizona, per reports.

19 Jul 2023

Social Media

#UorfiAgainstRuralBharat trends as actor criticizes women-centric film 'Panch Kriti's trailer

Social media personality and TV actor Uorfi Javed has stirred controversy by expressing her disapproval toward the trailer of a women-centric film, Panch Kriti.

19 Jul 2023

Hollywood

#NewsBytesExplainer: What are residuals—Hollywood actors-writers' unions' key concern

The historic double strike by writers and actors has brought Hollywood to a standstill.

19 Jul 2023

Hollywood

Rachel Zegler addresses 'racist' criticism of 'Snow White' casting

Rachel Zegler has been receiving flak over her casting in the upcoming live-action remake of Snow White. Ever since the casting was announced in 2021, she received hate because a white person has traditionally depicted the character.

19 Jul 2023

Hollywood

Hollywood: Snoop Dogg questions streaming residuals, supports artists on strike

American rapper Snoop Dogg has gone on record and expressed his solidarity with WGA and SAG-AFTRA after the strikes have brought Hollywood to a standstill.

19 Jul 2023

Bigg Boss

#BiggBossOTT2: Here's why #ShameOnJiya is trending on Twitter

The Bigg Boss OTT 2 house continues to get murkier as the show advances. While the makers are leaving no stone unturned in throwing difficult tasks at the contestants, the tiffs between the housemates are getting dirtier.

19 Jul 2023

Music Industry

Tupac Shakur's murder case: Las Vegas police revive probe

The Las Vegas Police have found new leads in the unsolved murder case of West Coast rapper Tupac Shakur. Recently, the police executed a search warrant at a home in Las Vegas, in connection with Shakur's death.

19 Jul 2023

Chiranjeevi

Rajasekhar-Jeevitha get bail in Chiranjeevi Blood Bank defamation case

Veteran actors Rajasekhar and Jeevitha have been sentenced to a one-year imprisonment in a defamation case. The actor couple alleged that Chiranjeevi Blood Bank had irregularities and megastar Chiranjeevi's organization sold blood on the black market.

18 Jul 2023

Tamil Cinema

Tamil actor Abbas worked as a mechanic after quitting films

An actor's journey is a wild rollercoaster ride—filled with heightened success and periods of decline.