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Ariana Grande announces Eternal Sunshine Tour after 6-year hiatus at Critics Choice Awards

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Ariana Grande announces Eternal Sunshine Tour after 6-year hiatus at Critics Choice Awards

Singer and actor Ariana Grande has hinted at her return to touring after a six-year hiatus, sharing details about her upcoming Eternal Sunshine Tour during the 31st annual Critics Choice Awards.

Speaking to E! News on the black carpet outside the Barker Hangar on 4 January, Grande said she has been preparing for the tour while wrapping up promotional duties for Wicked: For Good, which received seven nominations at the awards ceremony.

“I’ve been working on the set list for months now,” Grande told E! News’ Justin Sylvester. “It’s in a good place, but we’ll never know until we get into the rehearsals, which are starting very soon nand we put things on their feet.”

However, the singer declined to reveal further details about what fans can expect. “I want to let it be a surprise,” she added, according to E! News.

The Eternal Sunshine Tour will mark Grande’s first major tour in six years. Reflecting on her return to the stage, she said the experience would not fundamentally change who she is. “I think it’s the same person,” she said. “I am grateful to work, and I’m excited for the tour.”

Grande also spoke about supporting her Wicked co-star and close friend Bowen Yang, whom she joined during his final Saturday Night Live episode on 20 December, which she hosted.

“It was really special,” Grande said. “I really just wanted to celebrate him and be there to support him, and I love him so much. We’re real friends for life,” according to E! News.

As she looks ahead to the conclusion of the Wicked chapter, Grande expressed a sense of calm and fulfilment. “It feels actually really beautiful,” the 32-year-old said. “We’re really proud of what we’ve done, and now we’ve given it to the world,” according to E! News.

‘Chaanta Tera’ from ‘Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos’ captures fleeting emotions and understated intimacy

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The song ‘Chaanta Tera’ from the upcoming film ‘Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos’ was unveiled on 5 January. The song celebrates romance in its most effortless and relatable form. Shot beautifully, the song captures fleeting emotions, light-hearted banter, and understated intimacy, making it both visually pleasing and entertaining.

The music video of the song features Vir Das and Mithila Palkar. Their chemistry feels organic, lending the track a warm, lived-in quality that enhances its appeal. The song is sung by IP Singh and Nupoor Khedkar, whose voices complement each other perfectly. The trailer of Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos has taken the fun to another level. With its high humour quotient, the trailer features several entertaining and quirky moments, promising a thoroughly entertaining film.

As both director and actor, Vir Das brings a refreshing brand of quirky comedy that is sure to deliver plenty of laughs.

The story follows the titular character of Happy Patel, an enthusiastic but hilariously inept agent who’s failed the MI7 spy exams seven times. Sent on a mission to India, Patel’s misadventures in Goa, including run-ins with police, outlandish encounters, and cultural confusion, form the heart of the film’s comedy.

The film also stars Mona Singh, while Aamir Khan and Imran Khan make notable appearances, Imran marking a return to the big screen after over a decade.

The trailer of the film was unveiled recently, and hints at a meta-humorous tone that pokes fun at spy tropes and Bollywood formulas, emphasizing quirky characters and situational chaos. With its 16 January, 2026 theatrical release date under the banner of Aamir Khan’s studio, Happy Patel promises a lively mix of laughter, action, and offbeat storytelling that could resonate with fans of genre-bending comedies.

Produced under the banner of Aamir Khan Productions, ‘Happy Patel’ is directed by Vir Das, also stars Mona Singh, Sharib Hashmi and Mithila Palkar in pivotal roles, and is slated to release in cinemas on 16 January, 2026.

Marathi film ‘Dashavatar’ makes history as it enters Oscars 2026 contention list

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Marathi film ‘Dashavatar’ makes history as it enters Oscars 2026 contention list

Ahead of the 96th Academy Awards, filmmaker Subodh Khanolkar’s Marathi film ‘Dashavatar’ has entered the Oscars contention list, the makers confirmed on Sunday.

In an official social media announcement, Zee Studios Official shared the film’s latest milestone.

“First Marathi Film to Enter the Oscar Contention List. Born of red soil. Carried by tradition. Now global. Dashavatar is heading towards the Oscars!,” the caption read.

With this, ‘Dashavatar’ has also become the first-ever Marathi film to make it to the prestigious list, thus officially joining the race for the Oscar.

The film’s production house, Ocean Film Company, added, “A milestone moment for us and for Marathi cinema. Dashavatar, Ocean Film Company’s debut film, in Oscars is a testament to passion, belief, and relentless effort of our entire Team! Honoured and grateful to see Marathi storytelling shine on a global platform.”

Director Subodh Khanolkar initially confirmed the selection on Instagram along with a screenshot of the mail that he received from the Academy.

“I received an email that ‘Dashavatar’ has been selected in the main competition of the Academy Awards (Main open film category – contention list). I was satisfied with the hard work we all have put in for the past several years. This satisfaction is not only because ‘Dashavatar’ has been selected, but because our Marathi film can stand up globally… Dashavtar is probably the first Marathi film selected in the main competition category. This is the only Marathi film among the 150+ films selected from thousands of films. And this is the first Marathi movie to be shown in the Academy Screening Room!” he wrote.

Written and directed by Subodh Khanolkar, ‘Dashavatar’ features Dilip Prabhavalkar in the lead role alongside actors like Mahesh Manjrekar, Bharat Jadhav, Siddharth Menon, Priyadarshini Indalkar, Vijay Kenkare, Ravi Kale, Abhinay Berde, Sunil Tawade, Aarti Wadagbalkar, and Lokesh Mittal.

Made under the banner of Zee Studios, Ocean Film Company, and Ocean Art House Production, the film is produced by Sujay Hande, Onkar Kate, Subodh Khanolkar, Ashok Hande, Aditya Joshi, Nitin Sahasrabudhe, Mrunal Sahasrabudhe, Sanjay Dubey, and Vinayak Joshi.

‘Dashavatar’ opened in cinemas on 12 September, 2025.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, nominations across all categories will be decided from 12-16 January, 2026, and announced on 22 January, 2026.

The 98th Academy Awards will be held on 15 March, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood.

George Clooney teases’Ocean’s Eleven’ reunion with original cast for new heist

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George Clooney teases’Ocean’s Eleven’ reunion with original cast for new heist

Hollywood actor and filmmaker George Clooney has shared his plans to revive the iconic ‘Ocean’s Eleven’, the original heist film, which was released in 2001.

Clooney featured in the lead alongside actors like Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, Matt Damon, and Don Cheadle.

Speaking to Variety, Clooney teased a fourth film in the franchise, also suggesting that the original cast is likely to make a return – this time “older, but wiser.”

“There was something about the idea that we’re too old to do what we used to do, but we’re still smart enough to know how to get away with something, that just appeals to me. They’ve lost a step, and they need to find a way to work around their limitations,” the actor said, as quoted by Variety.

It also added that the team has been scouting for locations, with the shooting likely to begin in October 2026.

Earlier this year, Clooney revealed that the film’s budget had been approved at Warner Bros. Confirming the return of the original cast members, he added, “It’s just scheduling, so it’s just setting a start date for us,” as per E! News.

Ocean’s Eleven featured George Clooney as the mastermind Danny Ocean, along with Brad Pitt’s right-hand man Rusty, Matt Damon’s pickpocket Linus, Don Cheadle’s demolitions expert Basher, and Julia Roberts as Tess.

The film was followed by sequels ‘Ocean’s Twelve’ and ‘Ocean’s Thirteen’.

In 2018, the spin-off ‘Ocean’s 8’ was released, featuring Sandra Bullock as Danny’s sister, along with Cate Blanchett, Rihanna, Helena Bonham Carter, Sarah Paulson, Mindy Kaling, and Anne Hathaway, among others.

Apart from the next ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ film, a prequel is also said to be in development, with Margot Robbie in the lead, stated People.

Anupam Kher’s poetic farewell to 2025: Lessons, laughter, and less drama

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Anupam Kher’s poetic farewell to 2025: Lessons, laughter, and less drama

As we reach the final chapter of the year 2025, veteran actor Anupam Kher decided to say goodbye with some profound words.

He took to social media and shared a video of himself describing the years gone by with a sweet yet meaningful poem.

“We’re on almost the last page of 2025!! Some lines … maybe you can relate to some of these!”, the caption on the post read.

In his heartfelt poem, Kher talked about how while we were able to turn some of the dreams into reality, others were carried forward for next year. “I’m not in the mood today”, they said.

He pointed out how, at the beginning of this year, we took some life-changing decisions, but ended up regretting them within just a few weeks.

Reflecting on all that went wrong, Kher added, “Mistakes, yes, a lot of them, but thank God, they didn’t all happen at once.”

Talking about how relationships changed dynamics with time, he said, “Relationships were also strange, some online every day, others stuck on ‘seen’ for months.”

Kher also took a dig at how we all intend to go on a healthy diet but end up procrastinating.

“This year has taught that diet starts on Monday and Monday never comes.”

‘Tanvi: The Great’ maker hopes that 2026 will be a little kinder, with more laughter and less drama.

“There will be no magic in the new year, but I hope the alarm will ring a little early and the Wi-Fi will run a little faster. So let’s laugh and say goodbye to the past year,” he shared.

He concluded by thanking 2025 for all the lessons it had in store.

“Thank you for the lessons, now take some rest. And to the new year we say – ‘less drama, more laughter and a little more use of brain’,” the veteran actor concluded.

Oscar shortlists revealed: How ‘Sinners’ and ‘Wicked’ lead the race

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Oscar shortlists revealed: How ‘Sinners’ and ‘Wicked’ lead the race

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has unveiled the shortlists across 12 categories, highlighting the top contenders ahead of the Oscar nominations next month.

Among the leading ones was Ryan Coogler’s ‘Sinners’, which earned recognition in multiple categories, including makeup, cinematography, casting, hairstyling, sound, visual effects, and a double showing in original song, as per Variety.

‘Wicked: For Good’ also matched up with shortlisting in cinematography, makeup, and hairstyling, casting, original score, sound, visual effects, and two original songs by Stephen Schwartz.

Netflix’s ‘Frankenstein’ delivered a strong show, with mentions in casting, cinematography, makeup and hairstyling, original show, sound, and visual effects.

The 12 categories include Animated Short Film, Casting, Cinematography, Documentary Feature Film, Documentary Short Film, International Feature Film, Live Action Short Film, Makeup and Hairstyling, Music (Original Score), Music (Original Song), and Sound and Visual Effects.

One of the most significant categories – ‘International Feature Film’ features a total of 15 films, which will move to the next round of voting for the 98th Academy Awards.

The shortlisted films are as follows:

‘Belen’ (Argentina)

‘The Secret Agent’ (Brazil)

‘It Was Just An Accident’ (France)

‘Sound of Falling’ (Germany)

‘Homebound’ (India)

‘The President’s Cake’ (Iraq)

‘Kokuho’ (Japan)

‘All That’s Left Of You’ (Jordan)

‘Sentimental Value’ (Norway)

‘Palestine 36’ (Palestine)

‘No Other Choice’ (South Korea)

‘Sirat’ (Spain)

‘Late Shift’ (Switzerland)

‘Left-Handed Girl’ (Taiwan)

‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ (Tunisia)

Titles that have made it to the list for Visual Effects are ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’, ‘FI’, ‘Frankenstein”Jurassic World Rebirth’, ‘Sinners’, ‘Superman’, and ‘Wicked: For Good’, among others.

Nominations for the upcoming 98th Academy Awards will be announced on 22 January, 2026.

A total of 24 categories will be awarded at the Oscars, which is set to take place on 15 March, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood.

Border 2 returns: First teaser promises an epic tribute to bravery and sacrifice

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Border 2 returns: First teaser promises an epic tribute to bravery and sacrifice

The makers of Border 2 have unveiled the film’s much-anticipated teaser, offering audiences a powerful first glimpse into what promises to be a large-scale war drama celebrating bravery, sacrifice and the indomitable spirit of India’s soldiers.

Carrying forward the legacy of the 1997 classic Border, the sequel appears firmly rooted in themes of patriotism, duty and brotherhood on the frontlines. The teaser showcases striking visuals and expansive action sequences, underscored by a rousing, emotionally charged background score that sets the tone for an epic cinematic tribute to courage in the face of overwhelming odds.

Border 2 features an ensemble cast led by Sunny Deol, alongside Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh and Ahan Shetty. The brief preview highlights intense performances from the cast, suggesting a narrative driven as much by emotion as by spectacle.

The film is presented by Gulshan Kumar and T-Series in association with JP Films. It is directed by Anurag Singh and produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, J.P. Dutta and Nidhi Dutta. With its blend of scale, sentiment and star power, Border 2 is positioning itself as one of the most ambitious war dramas in recent times.

Border 2 is slated for a worldwide release on 23 January 2026.

Deepika Singh’s street dance in Georgia: Why her joyful video went viral

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Deepika Singh’s street dance in Georgia: Why her joyful video went viral

Popular television actress Deepika Singh recently took to social media to share a cheerful video of herself dancing on the streets of Georgia.

Taking to her Instagram handle, the ‘Diya Aur Baati Hum’ actress shared a video in which she, along with her friends, could be seen getting goofy and dancing her heart out on the streets. Deepika, clad in a saree paired with a long coat, is seen showing off her crazy dance moves to peppy numbers. She also grooved along with the locals.

Sharing her video, Singh wrote in the caption, “This moment I enjoyed because of my Bhai my D.O.P @im_ravikyadav because he stayed back after pack up and shot this Live for all of us. Love you Bhai… I’m fortunate that after Diya Aur Baati hum again I got a chance to work with you. I’m so proud of you. This time you’re the D.O.P of our show #mangallakshmi.”

“Khoob saari tarakki karte raho is behan ki dher saari shubhkamnaen hai tum ko. Sorry thodi senti ho gai ye video dekh kar kyoki tu nahi hota to is anjaan shehar main aise bebaki se, is zest secnaach nahi paati. You made this a beautiful memory of my life. #mangallakshmi #mybrotherfromanothermother #D.O.P #georgia #afterwrapup #outdoorshoot #deepikasingh,” she added.

Deepika Singh is currently in Georgia for the shoot of her next show and she has been sharing glimpses from her workation on social media. Earlier, she shared the video as a glimpse from her shoot at The Chronicle of Georgia, capturing moments of her enjoying the day on set.

The ‘Mangal Lakshmi’ actress captioned the post as, “Glimpse from today’s shoot at The Chronicle of Georgia Shoot. The monument sits at the top of a large set of stairs, overlooking the northern part of the city. There are 16 pillars that are between 30–35 meters tall and the top half features kings, queens, and heroes while the bottom part depicts stories from the life of Christ.”

Epic multilingual spectacle Raja Shivaji wraps shoot as Jio Studios and Mumbai Film company gear up for a grand release

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Epic multilingual spectacle Raja Shivaji wraps shoot as Jio Studios and Mumbai Film company gear up for a grand release

The shooting of Raja Shivaji, described as Marathi cinema’s biggest and most ambitious film to date, has officially wrapped. The historical multilingual action drama is directed by Riteish Deshmukh and produced by Jyoti Deshpande and Genelia Deshmukh under the banners of Jio Studios and Mumbai Film Company. The film is scheduled for a worldwide release on 1 May 2026.

Marking the completion of filming, Riteish Deshmukh shared an image from the sets on social media, accompanied by the caption: “The sun paused for a moment… Shadows stretched long… But only for a moment… For the radiant dawn rising tomorrow…”

Shot over the course of the past year, Raja Shivaji was filmed across several historic and scenic locations, including Wai, Mahabaleshwar, Satara and Mumbai. Monumental sets, constructed to reflect the scale and grandeur of 16th century Maharashtra, remained standing for more than six months. Historic forts were extensively scanned, researched and meticulously recreated to ensure visual authenticity and an immersive cinematic experience rooted in the era of the Maratha Empire.

The film brings to life the extraordinary journey of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, one of India’s most revered kings. Set against a backdrop of clashing empires and rising rebellions, the story traces the rise of a young Shivaji who defied formidable powers, became Raja Shivaji and laid the foundation for Swarajya. The makers have promised a visually rich and emotionally compelling narrative crafted on an epic scale.

Raja Shivaji also aims to set new technical benchmarks for Marathi cinema, featuring large-scale, VFX-driven visuals and action sequences described as never seen before in the regional industry. With filming complete, the project now moves into post-production.

The film boasts an acclaimed creative team, led by music composers Ajay–Atul and celebrated cinematographer Santosh Sivan, who makes his Marathi cinema debut with this project. The ensemble cast brings together prominent names from Marathi and Hindi cinema, including Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, Mahesh Manjrekar, Sachin Khedekar, Bhagyashree, Fardeen Khan, Jitendra Joshi, Amol Gupte, Genelia Deshmukh and Riteish Vilasrao Deshmukh, along with additional cast members yet to be revealed.

Following Jio Studios’ Dhurandhar, Raja Shivaji is positioned as another industry-defining spectacle. Presented by Jio Studios and produced by Jyoti Deshpande and Genelia Deshmukh under the Mumbai Film Company banner, the film is set for a global multilingual release on 1 May 2026.

Vin Diesel teases Cristiano Ronaldo role as ‘Fast & Furious’ finale takes shape

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Vin Diesel teases Cristiano Ronaldo role as ‘Fast & Furious’ finale takes shape

Vin Diesel has sent fans into overdrive after hinting that football icon Cristiano Ronaldo could join the Fast & Furious franchise with a role reportedly written specifically for him in the upcoming final film.

Sharing an Instagram post alongside the Portuguese superstar, Diesel revealed that Ronaldo may be part of the Fast “mythology”, sparking excitement among fans of both the long-running action series and the football legend.

“Everyone asked, would he be in the Fast mythology… I gotta tell you he is a real one,” Diesel wrote. “We wrote a role for him…”

While Ronaldo’s involvement has yet to be officially confirmed, the tease comes as Diesel continues to share details about the franchise’s planned finale, currently scheduled for release in April 2027.

Speaking previously, Diesel said the final film will bring the saga back to its Los Angeles street-racing origins, responding directly to fan demand.

He explained that he agreed to Universal Studios’ request for a 2027 finale on three conditions: a return to LA, a renewed focus on car culture and street racing, and a long-awaited reunion between Dominic Toretto and Brian O’Conner.

“The third thing was reuniting Dom and Brian O’Conner,” Diesel said. “That is what you’re going to get in the finale.”

Paul Walker, who portrayed Brian O’Conner, died in a car accident in November 2013 before completing filming on Fast & Furious 7. His final appearance was made possible through a combination of CGI, visual effects and performances by his brothers, Cody and Caleb Walker, allowing the character to be respectfully written into the film’s closing moments.

The emotional final scene, showing Dom and Brian sharing one last drive before heading off in separate directions, became one of the franchise’s most powerful moments.

Visual effects supervisor Joe Letteri later explained the care taken to honour Walker’s memory.

“There really wasn’t room to let anything slip,” he said. “It was too important to complete the story in respect to Paul’s memory… so that when you watched it, you didn’t think about the work, you were watching Paul’s performance and saying goodbye.”

With the promise of a return to the franchise’s roots, a heartfelt reunion, and the potential addition of one of football’s biggest global stars, the Fast & Furious finale is shaping up to be one of the most talked-about releases of 2027.

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