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4 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Mar 12, 2026 12:58 PM IST Oscars 2026: As Hollywood prepares for its biggest night of the year, organisers of the Academy Awards have stated that strong security measures are in place after reports of a possible retaliatory drone threat linked to Iran targeting the U.S. West Coast. Preparations for the Oscars ceremony are underway in Los Angeles, where the red carpet was rolled out on Wednesday. However, security around the event has been heightened following reports that the FBI warned California law enforcement about the possibility of a retaliatory drone attack targeting the West Coast.…

3 min readMumbaiMar 12, 2026 12:03 PM IST Amid rumours about Zendaya secretly tying the knot with her long-time boyfriend Tom Holland, the actress made a stunning appearance at Paris Fashion Week 2026 earlier this week. As always, her look became a talking point, but what truly captured fans’ attention was a simple gold band on her ring finger. Many enthusiasts quickly took to social media, fueling speculation about a possible marriage. Zendaya’s wedding band One user posted a close-up of the band on X, captioning it, “Zendaya and her wedding band I’m crying.” Observers also noted that Zendaya had…

In 2017, many women in Hollywood gathered the courage to speak out against the then most powerful producer Harvey Weinstein. At that time, The New York Times and The New Yorker reported over a dozen women who accused Harvey on misconduct and after they published, many more women started speaking about their scarring experiences with the producer, and by the end, more than 80 women accused him of sexual misconduct and harassment. This started the global #MeToo movement which enabled women to speak against power and gave them the tools to raise their voice against harassment. Harvey, who was the…

Indian-American filmmaker Geeta Gandbhir has earned two Oscar nominations — for her short The Devil Is Busy in the best documentary short category and The Perfect Neighbor in the best documentary feature segment. Gandbhir, a director mentored by Sam Pollard and Spike Lee, was born to Indian parents who emigrated to the US in the 1960s. She met both while studying visual art with a focus on animation at Harvard University. In fact, she even worked with Lee on his 1992 seminal film Malcolm X. She also credits Mira Nair’s Salaam Bombay! (1998) as a major influence. Gandbhir and Christalyn…

3 min readMumbaiMar 10, 2026 12:06 PM IST It was reported earlier that a woman fired multiple shots into the Beverly Hills home of pop music star Rihanna on Sunday. According to a report by the Los Angeles Times, police have identified the suspect as Ivanna Ortiz, who is being held on $10.2 million bail, with officials still investigating the motive for the attack. The report cited a source stating that the shooting occurred at 1:21 p.m. Sunday, while the pop star was at home. Who is Ivanna Ortiz? Providing more details about Ivanna Ortiz, the report noted that she had…

1 min readMar 9, 2026 08:35 AM IST A woman fired numerous shots into the Beverly ​Hills home of pop music ‌star Rihanna on Sunday, and a round went through a wall ​of the house, local news ​outlets reported Sunday. The Los Angeles Times ⁠and NBC4, citing a ​Los Angeles Police spokesperson, reported ​that authorities responded to the shooting at 1:21 p.m. (2021 GMT) Sunday and detained ​a 30-year-old female suspect. Los ​Angeles police and a representative for Rihanna did ‌not ⁠immediately respond to Reuters requests for comment. Also Read — Prithviraj once dissed Vijay, Allu Arjun’s films for ‘poor aesthetics’;…

2 min readKochiMar 6, 2026 09:31 AM IST Oscars 2026: With the highly anticipated 98th Academy Awards ceremony right around the corner, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), which organises the event, has hit top gear with its preparations. The Academy is leaving no stone unturned to ensure this year’s event surpasses previous editions in terms of quality and glam, thus becoming “Hollywood’s biggest night” as it’s often referred to. In the run-up to the Oscars 2026, the organisers have also announced the names of presenters, and among them is Bollywood’s beloved actor-producer Priyanka Chopra. The Academy…

3 min readNew DelhiMar 5, 2026 08:00 PM IST Keanu Reeves is one of the most popular Hollywood stars in the world but apart from his stardom, the star is known to lead a humble life that isn’t often associated with movie stars. The Matrix launched Keanu into global stardom but before that, the actor was a bassist in a band called Dogstar and at one point, the band even played in India. This happened after Keanu had become a global star and he actually had a weird experience while he was here. His bandmate Rob Mailhouse once recalled an…

David and Victoria Beckham wished their son Brooklyn Beckham a happy birthday on social media. Their birthday wishes are seen as an olive branch amid their widely discussed family rift. The couple took to Instagram on Wednesday to celebrate Brooklyn turning 27, sharing nostalgic photos and heartfelt messages.Former footballer David Beckham posted a childhood photo of himself and Victoria in a swimming pool with a young Brooklyn between them. “Twenty-seven today,” David wrote alongside a teary-eyed emoji and white heart. “Happy birthday Bust, we love you.”He later shared another image, a black-and-white throwback photo of himself with Brooklyn, captioned, “Happy…

3 min readMar 3, 2026 11:11 AM IST Amazon Prime recently revealed the first look of the “God of War” TV show, which is based on the popular “God of War” video game franchise. The poster, however, has drawn criticism from certain sections of fans online. David Jaffe, the creator of the “God of War” video games, took to his YouTube channel to slam the first look. The poster features franchise hero Kratos, played by Ryan Hurst, standing in a forest and seemingly teaching his son, played by Callum Vinson, how to hunt. Reacting to the image, David called the…