Anirudh Srikkanth and Samyuktha Shanmuganathan have been crowned winners of Cooku With Comali Season 7, clinching the trophy after a dramatic final showdown. The four‑hour finale aired on Vijay Television at 1:30 pm and was also streamed on JioHotstar, drawing large crowds of fans. Their triumph follows a season of intense cooking battles featuring popular comalis like Pugazh and Sunita Gogoi.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences shared a clip from Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani, starring Deepika Padukone and Ranbir Kapoor, sparking a wave of excitement among Indian fans. The move highlights the Oscars’ growing embrace of international cinema and pays homage to Padukone’s earlier 2023 appearance. Fans praised the gesture, calling it a nod to Bollywood’s vibrant storytelling.
Asianet will broadcast the Star Singer 10 finale live on August 30 at 6 pm, with the winner announced at 9 pm. The top five finalists—Shivapriya Suresh, Theertha Sathyan, Krishna Sree, Arjun KC and Vaisakhan Anil—have prepared special acts for the showdown. Fans can vote for the top three on JioHotstar while the judges, including K.S.
Subhash Ghai says Salman Khan abused him before filming Yuvvraaj, sparking a physical fight. Salim Khan stepped in the next day, sending Salman to apologise, which healed the rift. The two later worked together and became friends.
Netflix’s new Chinese workplace series "The Early Spring" has captured online buzz with its gritty portrayal of ambition and rivalry. The story follows fresh‑grad Sun Qian and ruthless creative director Jing Boran as they clash and slowly bond amid high‑stakes office politics. The show’s first ten episodes blend tense drama with unexpected moments of vulnerability, drawing praise for its realistic…
Mica Miller’s suicide in April 2024 led to Solid Rock Church’s closure and a $2.1 million sale of the property. Former pastor JP Miller continues to preach at pop‑up sites around Myrtle Beach, drawing 15‑20 attendees. He faces pending federal charges of cyberstalking and false statements, with a trial set for October 2026.
Mica Miller dialed police 14 times in February–April 2024, pleading for help after her husband, pastor JP Miller, allegedly stalked and tracked her. She was found dead with a gunshot wound on April 27, 2024, after buying a firearm that day. The calls revealed her fears of a planned murder and a civil dispute over her car and personal belongings.
Simon Cowell will miss the rest of AGT season 21 for a routine back operation, a move that follows a serious bike crash in 2020 that left him with a broken back. The judge’s seat will be filled by Kenan Thompson, who has previously served as a stand‑in after Cowell’s accident. No exact return date has been announced, but Cowell is expected back in a few weeks.
Tom Cruise confirmed he will return as NASCAR driver Cole Trickle in a sequel to the 1990 film, with the project slated for a June 2, 2028 theatrical debut. Anne Hathaway joins the cast as a team owner and engineer, while Jonathan Levine directs a script by Will Staples. Paramount Pictures, along with producers Jerry Bruckheimer and Tommy Harper, will bring the long‑awaited revival to screens.
The Netflix series “Death of the Pastor’s Wife” has revived interest in Suzie Skinner, who married preacher JP Miller in June 2025. Skinner, a former physical therapist, had been widowed in 2021 after her husband Chris died in a Myrtle Beach pool. The show also re‑examines Mica Miller’s 2024 death, which the sheriff ruled a suicide.
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee unveiled plans to rename Nashville International Airport after Dolly Parton following her death. The proposal, supported by airport officials and the mayor, will be discussed at the September 17 authority meeting.
Mirzapur: The Movie has received an ‘A’ certificate from the CBFC, confirming a runtime of 197.19 minutes (3 hours, 17 minutes and 19 seconds). The project, led by producers Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani, marks a rare transition of a web series into a feature film. It is set to hit screens on September 4, featuring the original cast including Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, and Divyenndu.
Jewellery brand GIVA removed a Raksha Bandhan commercial featuring Kriti Sanon after public outrage over her outfit and pet rakhi. Founder Ishendra Agarwal said the decision was driven by incidents that endangered store staff. The brand reaffirmed its commitment to the festival’s spirit while apologising for any offence.
Ram Kapoor says the alleged cheek kiss on Lock Upp Season 2 was consensual and that Shreya Kalra clarified she didn’t intend any impropriety. He insists no woman has ever filed a complaint against him in his long career. Kapoor also urged Shreya to mature in her reactions to on‑screen drama.
Subhash Ghai admitted he initially turned down Aishwarya Rai for his 1999 film Taal, thinking she was a model rather than a serious actress. He was persuaded after watching her performance in Mani Ratnam’s Tamil film Iruvar. Ghai praised her dedication and said she fit the role perfectly.
Filmmaker Kuku Kohli died on August 25 after a heart attack, prompting a prayer meet at Celebration Sports Club in Mumbai where many stars gathered to mourn. Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif, accompanied by Vicky’s father, arrived together and were seen leaving the venue amid media attention. Veteran actress Aruna Irani, in a wheelchair, also attended, supported by family members as they entered the…
Comedian Samay Raina mocked Archana Puran Singh’s husband and sons during India’s Got Latent, sparking online backlash. Viewers slammed the remarks as disrespectful and unfunny, demanding the comedian stop targeting her family. Archana’s husband, actor Parmeet Sethi, and their children have been active in the entertainment industry.
The film crossed ₹221 crore worldwide by day three, with ₹198 crore earned in India. It still trails Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar, which amassed over ₹548 crore in the same period. Toxic’s drop from a ₹101 crore opening reflects a sharp decline in domestic interest.
Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra has signed Vikrant Massey for a 30‑day love story before his 2027 epic Karna. The short film will run while Mehra’s team finalises pre‑production for the war saga starring Salman Khan. Karna’s shoot is slated to start in August 2027.
The film Hanuman Ansh opened with a modest ₹10 lakh and surged to ₹18 crore in India, turning a ₹2 crore budget into an 800% profit. The turnaround began in week three after positive social‑media buzz lifted ticket sales. Directed by Vishal Chaturvedi, the story follows Neem Karoli Baba’s life.
