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Cannes 2025: Bella Hadid masters the new dress code in daring Saint Laurent cut-out gown

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Cannes 2025: Bella Hadid masters the new dress code in daring Saint Laurent cut-out gown

Supermodel Bella Hadid once again proved that rules are meant to be bent—if not broken—at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. As the festival rolled out its newly enforced red carpet dress code, banning nude dresses, long trains, and voluminous gowns, Bella made a striking appearance that played by the rules, but still oozed sensuality.

Manushi Chhillar rings in birthday with two promising films: Maalik and Tehran

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Manushi Chhillar rings in birthday with two promising films: Maalik and Tehran

Manushi Chhillar celebrates her birthday with two major releases lined up for 2025, including the gritty gangster drama Maalik alongside Rajkummar Rao. The film, directed by Pulkit, hits theatres on June 20.

Uorfi Javed cancels Cannes 2025 trip following visa rejection, says 'was thinking on a few wild costume ideas'

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Uorfi Javed cancels Cannes 2025 trip following visa rejection, says 'was thinking on a few wild costume ideas'

Uorfi Javed recently revealed that she will miss her debut at Cannes 2025 as her visa got rejected.

Elizabeth Hurley reunites with Brendan Fraser for animated series Breaking Bear after 25 years

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Elizabeth Hurley reunites with Brendan Fraser for animated series Breaking Bear after 25 years

Elizabeth Hurley and Brendan Fraser have reunited on screen 25 years after their hit film Bedazzled. Hurley shared the news on Instagram, delighting fans with a nostalgic glimpse of their beloved on-screen chemistry in an upcoming animated project, Breaking Bear

Netizens praise trailer of Aamir Khan's Sitaare Zameen Par, write: 'Portrays pure happiness'

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Netizens praise trailer of Aamir Khan's Sitaare Zameen Par, write: 'Portrays pure happiness'

Netizens praised the trailer of Aamir Khan's highly anticipated Sitaare Zameen Par. Read to know what they have to say.

Halle Berry weighs in on female James Bond, says, "I don’t know if that’s the right thing"

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Halle Berry weighs in on female James Bond, says, "I don’t know if that’s the right thing"

At Cannes 2025, Halle Berry shared her thoughts on the James Bond casting debate, expressing hesitation about a female 007. The Die Another Day star said, “I don’t know if 007 should be a woman,” sparking further conversation online.

Vijay Deverakonda’s Kingdom gets postponed; the spy thriller to now release on this date

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Vijay Deverakonda’s Kingdom gets postponed; the spy thriller to now release on this date

Vijay Deverakonda’s much-awaited spy-action thriller Kingdom is not going to release on May 30th. Read to know the new date.

Stranger Things final chapter completes filming, set for November 2025 release

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Stranger Things final chapter completes filming, set for November 2025 release

Stranger Things has officially wrapped filming for its fifth and final season, marking the end of a decade-long cultural phenomenon. Co-creator Ross Duffer expressed heartfelt gratitude to the cast and crew for their dedication.

Ram Charan opens on how Chiranjeevi kept him away from stardom and why

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Ram Charan opens on how Chiranjeevi kept him away from stardom and why

Ram Charan revealed that as kids, he and his siblings were unaware of their father Chiranjeevi’s stardom, as he kept fame out of their home. He even declined to display a portrait painted by a renowned artist to maintain that boundary.

Did you know Prithviraj’s first choice for Bro Daddy was not Mohanlal but THIS actor 

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Did you know Prithviraj’s first choice for Bro Daddy was not Mohanlal but THIS actor 

During the promotions of his L2: Empuraan, Prithviraj revealed his initial choice for the father's role in Bro Daddy was Mammootty and not Mohanlal.

Director Mysskin reveals Train climax starring Vijay Sethupathi, sparks fan confusion

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Director Mysskin reveals Train climax starring Vijay Sethupathi, sparks fan confusion

At a Chennai event, director Mysskin stunned audiences by revealing the full plot of his upcoming film Train, starring Vijay Sethupathi. While praised for his honesty, the bold move sparked mixed reactions among fans and industry insiders.

Cannes 2025: Halle Berry ditches Gaurav Gupta gown due to Cannes’ new ban on nudity and voluminous trains

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Cannes 2025: Halle Berry ditches Gaurav Gupta gown due to Cannes’ new ban on nudity and voluminous trains

Halle Berry had to change her outfit last-minute at Cannes 2025 due to new red carpet rules banning nudity and oversized gowns. The revised dress code sparked buzz just before the festival began.

Rosamund Pike reveals shocking audition request for Bond Girl role: I was asked to unzip and drop...

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Rosamund Pike reveals shocking audition request for Bond Girl role: I was asked to unzip and drop...

Rosamund Pike revealed she was asked to strip to her underwear during her *Die Another Day* audition. She refused, saying she'd only do that after getting the role.

Sonali Bendre talks about 90s rejection, says "the Industry didn’t want a skinny, straight-haired girl”

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Sonali Bendre talks about 90s rejection, says "the Industry didn’t want a skinny, straight-haired girl”

Sonali Bendre reflects on not fitting 90s Bollywood beauty ideals, calling herself the “skinny, straight-haired, lanky girl” the industry wasn’t ready for. Despite that, she carved a space with her own distinct charm and talent.

Nimrat Kaur hails women officers Colonel Sofiya Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh leading Operation Sindoor briefing

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Nimrat Kaur hails women officers Colonel Sofiya Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh leading Operation Sindoor briefing

Colonel Sofiya Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh earned widespread praise, including from Bollywood stars, for confidently leading the post-Operation Sindoor briefing. Their powerful presence marked a proud moment for women in uniform.

Robert De Niro slams Donald Trump, calls him ‘America’s philistine president’ in stirring speech at Cannes Film Festival

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Robert De Niro slams Donald Trump, calls him ‘America’s philistine president’ in stirring speech at Cannes Film Festival

Robert De Niro was honoured with the prestigious Palme d'Or for lifetime achievement at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, presented by Leonardo DiCaprio. The 81-year-old icon delivered a sharp, politically charged speech after thanking DiCaprio with a witty “Thanks, kiddo.”

Preity Zinta issues stern warning over no-photo policy, says "taking my kids pictures will bring out my Kali avatar..."

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Preity Zinta issues stern warning over no-photo policy, says "taking my kids pictures will bring out my Kali avatar..."

Preity Zinta is fiercely guarding her twins Jai and Gia’s privacy, choosing to keep them away from the media glare since their birth in 2021. Following in the footsteps of other celebrity parents, she has made it clear that her children’s identities are off-limits.

Mona Singh opens her restaurant named Kona Kona, writes, “A neighbourhood bar built on memories

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Mona Singh opens her restaurant named Kona Kona, writes, “A neighbourhood bar built on memories

Mona Singh recently made her entrepreneurial debut with her new restaurant in Mumbai. She teased that the menu of her restaurant will take people back to their childhood.

Urvashi Rautela trolled over her Cannes 2025 look, netizens say, "dabidi dabidi karke aagyi"

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Urvashi Rautela trolled over her Cannes 2025 look, netizens say, "dabidi dabidi karke aagyi"

Urvashi Rautela failed to nail the Cannes red carpet look, and her bold make-up also received huge backlash and trolls on social media. She attended May 13 event.

Leonardo DiCaprio presents Robert De Niro with Palme d’Or at Cannes 2025, says, 'No one more deserving than him': See pics

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Leonardo DiCaprio presents Robert De Niro with Palme d’Or at Cannes 2025, says, 'No one more deserving than him': See pics

Leonardo DiCaprio admitted that Robert De Niro has “always been the archetype” to him and so many actors of his generation. De Niro received Palme d'Or for lifetime achievement at the 2-25 Cannes Film Festival.

Director Amar Kaushik to team up with Vikramaditya Motwane for Lust Stories 3: Report

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Director Amar Kaushik to team up with Vikramaditya Motwane for Lust Stories 3: Report

Filmmaker Amar Kaushik is all set to work on a different genre for the first time. He has mostly worked in the horror-comedy genre under Maddock Films.

Sreeleela on her rising stardom: That love is what drives me to keep...

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Sreeleela on her rising stardom: That love is what drives me to keep...

Sreeleela has swiftly emerged as a pan-Indian sensation, charming audiences with her energy and talent even before her Bollywood debut. Her meteoric rise proves she’s more than just a regional star—she’s a national favourite in the making.

Filmmaker Payal Kapadia teases two new films at Cannes Film Festival, says "There’s a lot for me to explore"

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Filmmaker Payal Kapadia teases two new films at Cannes Film Festival, says "There’s a lot for me to explore"

Filmmaker Payal Kapadia teased the upcoming film and revealed that it is also set in Mumbai. The upcoming films will be a part of triology and her award-winning film All We Imagine As Light.

When Karan Johar once commented on Priyanka Chopra working in Hollywood: 'Ho gaya tumhara global achievement...'

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When Karan Johar once commented on Priyanka Chopra working in Hollywood: 'Ho gaya tumhara global achievement...'

Priyanka Chopra, known for her versatile roles in films like Fashion and Barfi!, has successfully transitioned from Bollywood to Hollywood. A viral clip from Koffee with Karan Season 5 captures Karan Johar playfully teasing her international fame just before the rapid fire round.

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