Actress-singer Ariana Grande has paid a tribute to the iconic character of Glinda in many ways. She is currently on a press tour for her upcoming film ‘Wicked: For Good’.
She recently revealed what went into her London premiere look on Monday, 10 November. The actress, 32, worked with stylist Law Roach to create a portfolio of looks for the coming weeks, reports ‘People’ magazine.
At the London premiere, she wore a vintage black one-shoulder ballgown. But the gown was originally worn in the 1952 musical film, ‘Lovely to Look At’, and designed by famed costume designer Gilbert Adrian. The late designer is known for his work on ‘The Wizard of Oz’, and enhancing the world of Oz with Dorothy’s ruby slippers and Glinda’s bubble dress.
As per ‘People’, the gown was sourced from Los Angeles’ Lily et Cie, which stocks gowns from the 20th and 21st centuries, she told British Vogue.
Ariana Grande remarked on how special it is not only to have the piece but also to wear it during the press tour.
She said, “To now have it in our personal vintage collection, and to wear something made by him on this carpet, feels so emotional and meaningful. Law and I cried many times during this fitting”.
While she made statements in Glinda-inspired bright pink looks throughout the ‘Wicked: Part 1’ press tour, she said this time around she’s trying to channel Glinda’s darker side. She noted the looks will be “more mature (and) more emotional”.
She shared, “It still feels like an extension of Glinda’s story arc. We’re just telling a different part of her story”.
Weeks before the press tour kicked off, the stylist had exclusively teased what’s to come. The stylist told ‘People’ “Oh, baby, there’s a mood board. There are hours and hours of fitting and laughing and swearing. It’s just a lot of daydreaming and imagination”.
While he shared what fans can expect, he also revealed how gracious Grande is to the teams of people she and Roach work with.
“What people need to know about her is her gratitude and appreciation, one to be playing, you know, this role, but also, she’s so excited and grateful to the designers who are making these gowns and dresses for her”, he added.
The sky is set to fall as the English singer-songwriter Adele is making her acting debut. The Grammy-winning artiste will be seen showing her acting chops in Tom Ford‘s new film ‘Cry to Heaven’.
The fashion mogul and filmmaker will direct, produce and write the adaptation of Anne Rice’s 1982 novel, reports ‘Variety’.
The film is set in 18th century Italy, the fictional story follows two men, a Venetian noble and a castrated Opera singer, whose lives become unexpectedly intertwined.
As per ‘Variety’, Adele will star in the film alongside Nicholas Hoult, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ciarán Hinds, George MacKay, Mark Strong, Colin Firth, Paul Bettany, Owen Cooper, Daniel Quinn-Toye, Hunter Schafer, Josephine Thiesen, Thandiwe Newton, Theodore Pellerin, Daryl McCormack, Cassian Bilton, Hauk Hannenmann and Lux Pascal.
‘Cry to Heaven’ is currently in pre-production in London and Rome, with principal photography set to commence in January. The movie is expected to release in the fall of 2026. Ford is self-financing the film and plans to find a buyer after production is complete, according to Deadline, which broke the news of the project.
Ford, who launched his eponymous fashion brand after serving as creative director at Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent, made his directorial debut with 2009’s Oscar-nominated ‘A Single Man’. His second film was 2016’s ‘Nocturnal Animals’, which won the grand jury prize at Venice and earned a supporting actor Oscar nomination for Michael Shannon.
‘Cry to Heaven’ reunites Ford with Taylor-Johnson, who appeared in the sprawling ensemble of ‘Nocturnal Animals,’, as well as Firth, who starred in ‘A Single Man’, Adele, whose biggest hits include ‘Hello’, ‘Chasing Pavements’, ‘Rolling in the Deep’ and the Oscar-winning ‘Skyfall’, announced that she planned to temporarily step back from music following the conclusion of her Las Vegas residency.
Continuing to embody her signature desi girl aura, Priyanka Chopra’s first look from ace filmmaker SS Rajamouli’s upcoming film showed her in a powerful action avatar, clad in a striking yellow saree.
With a gun in hand and unwavering focus, she locks eyes on her target. Check out poster here
“She’s more than what meets the eye… say hello to Mandakini.#GlobeTrotter,” she captioned the post.
#Helmed by filmmaker SS Rajamouli, the film also stars Mahesh Babu and Prithviraj Sukumaran.
Priyanka’s avatar left fans extremely excited, with her admirers, including members ofthe film industry, gushing over you.
“Wowowowowoeoe Andy Brilliant … what a look and IMPACT. You’re just getting unbelievable by the day,” actor R Madhavan commented.
Priyanka Chopra goes guns blazing in yellow saree in first look from SS Rajamouli’s film Image: Priyanka Chopra/Instagram
“Very cool,” actor Ranveer Singh commented.
“Damn! The first look is looking so good,” a fan wrote.
Recently, Shruti Haasan lent her voice to a Telugu song in the film.
Taking to her Instagram handle, Shruti Haasan shared a couple of photos from her song recording session with the music composer MM Keeravani.
In one of the videos posted by the actress, Shruti Haasan was seen humming a song while MM Keeravani played the piano.
The star called it one of the most “special moments” of her life.”It was a pleasure to sing for MM Keeravaani sir’s musical. What a powerful track…LET IT BANG, GLOBETROTTER. I was seated quietly listening to sir on the keys. He said he usually begins his sessions with the Vigneswara mantram before anything starts, so I assumed that’s what he was starting playing. Suddenly, I realised it was appas song … ! and that moment was super special Thank you sir for your kindness and the love and warmth of the entire team that day.” wrote Shruti Haasan.
The makers have planned a “Globetrotter event” to unveil the first look at the film. It is set to take place at Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad on 15 November.
In a global collaboration between the Global Music Institute and TATVA – both based in India – and Goldsmiths, University of London alongside UK-based Creative Empirical, this comprehensive survey will, for the first time, capture and quantify the views and experiences of musicians and wider professionals working in the independent music industry. Independent music in India is sometimes referred to as non-film music and concerns the part of the music industry outside of the dominance of Bollywood.
The survey, which partners with the Indian Performing Right Society (IPRS) for distribution, seeks to understand whether the increased incidence of mental health challenges among musicians and workers in the music sector in India match those found in similar studies around the world.
In a pathbreaking study (see Editor’s Note) into musicians’ mental health by Dr George Musgrave, who leads the Goldsmiths research team, a detailed analysis of global mortality data identified higher risked factors linked to suicide for people working in music sector. Mortality data revealed that musicians were among the top five occupational groups with the highest suicide rate In England. Within occupations categorised as ‘culture, media and sport’, musicians, actors and entertainers were placed in the highest suicide risk group, with overall suicide rates for males being 20% higher than the national average for males, and the rate of suicide among women in these roles was 69% higher than the female national average.
Similarly, data from the United States showed that occupational groups in ‘arts, design, entertainment, sports and media’ – which includes musicians and music workers – had the highest female suicide rate of all occupational groups as recently as 2021.
Dr George Musgrave Image: Goldsmith University of London
Likewise, in the largest study in the world undertaken in the UK in 2020, Dr. Musgrave and Dr. Sally Anne Gross found that rates of anxiety and depression among both musicians and music industry workers were significantly higher than rates in the general population.
Dr. Musgrave’s research has pioneered our understanding of occupational stressors that may be associated with musicians’ mental health and suicide risk including: profound emotional precarity, vulnerability to exposure on social media, travelling and touring and the emotional strain that can place on them, and investing their lives and identity in a precarious dream.
Dr. Musgrave’s research over the past fifteen years has prompted calls for their music industries to take musician’s mental health seriously and to move beyond the unhelpful and potentially harmful romanticisation of suicide among this group. However, much of this research has focused on Europe and the United States, until now.
Dr Musgrave, a world-leading expert on the subject, believes that the issue of anxiety, depression, poor well-being, and high suicide rates among musicians is not limited to the US and UK. Likewise, prominent musicians in India are increasingly speaking out about their experiences with mental health challenges: from AR Rahman addressing his struggles with mental health in his younger years, Amaal Mallik’s journey with depression and Badshah’s battles with anxiety disorder. With celebrated voices sharing their experiences, the conversation about mental health is growing in momentum. However, despite this, the music industry in India continues to grapple with mental health stigma, inadequate infrastructure, and a significant lack of research in the field.
‘It’s Time to Talk’ is a groundbreaking and pioneering piece of research. It aims to gain an understanding of the health and wellbeing of people working in the Indian music industry to foster new cultures of care, more forms of tailored support to address industry-specific needs and challenges, and contribute towards building a safer, more empathetic, and sustainable music ecosystem in India.
Dr Musgrave said: “Routine mortality data shows that musicians are an at-risk group for suicide. The data in this recent paper were shocking. But, along with giving pause to those working in the music industry in the UK and US they posed an equally important question about whether these mental health concerns are being replicated across the world.
“Our research conveyed a very uncomfortable truth that the music industry here is beginning to confront. With India’s independent music sector emerging as a major player in the global music industry it’s vital that we understand their lives and their experiences too given the role they play in the global music industry. We need this survey to paint a clear picture of the experiences of musician and their co-workers so that active and meaningful steps can be taken”.
The Bollywood celebrities mourned the loss of actress Zarine Khan, mother of actors Zayed Khan and Sussanne Khan, who passed away in Mumbai on Friday.
Superstar Hrithik Roshan attended the last rites of Zarine Khan, the mother of his ex-wife Sussanne Khan. He was spotted wearing a black jacket, a white shirt, and a cream cap to the funeral. The actor appeared heartbroken over the demise of Zarine Khan.
He was also spotted with his ex-wife Sussanne, and son Hridaan Khan.
Bobby Deol was also spotted entering the residence of Zarine Khan to pay his last respects. He donned a half-blue shirt and denim jeans for the event.
Bollywood actress Kajol also paid her last respects to the actress by visiting Zareen Khan’s house. She was dressed in an all-white outfit for the visit.
Zarine Khan’s husband, Sanjay Khan and son Zayed Khan led the final rites of the actress in Juhu crematorium in Mumbai.
Aly Goni and Jasmine were also spotted exiting from Zarine Khan’s residence after paying their final respects.
Late actor Pankaj Dheer’s son Niketan Dheer also arrived at the Juhu crematorium to pay tribute to the late actress Zarine Khan. He donned a black shirt and a denim jeans for the visit.
Sussanne Khan was seen carrying her mother’s body along with her son and sisters, and she couldn’t take her eyes off her mother’s face.
Zarine Khan is survived by her husband, actor-director Sanjay Khan, and their children, son Zayed Khan and daughters Sussanne Khan, Farah Khan Ali, and Simone Arora.
Actress Tisca Chopra’s directorial debut feature “Saali Mohabbat” starring Radhika Apte is set to premiere digitally later this year, following festival runs at IFFI Goa and the Chicago South Asian Film Festival.
“I’ve always been fascinated by the quiet tensions that exist beneath the surface of relationships, the invisible power struggles, the unspoken expectations, the ways in which love can transform into something darker,” Tisca said.
She added: “This film explores those fragile boundaries of trust, betrayal, and identity but through a deeply female perspective.”
The film, which will premiere on ZEE5, centers on Smita, a small-town housewife whose seemingly ordinary life unravels into a narrative exploring infidelity, deceit and moral ambiguity, reports variety.com.
The thriller-drama also stars Divyendu Sharma, Anurag Kashyap, Anshumaan Pushkar, Sauraseni Maitra and Sharat Saxena.
Manish Malhotra shared that Stage5 Production was established to support original stories with strong craft.
“This project has been built with deep involvement at every stage, from development to the final cut because at Stage5, we don’t just produce films, we stand by them,” he said.
“Every creative and strategic decision has been shaped with purpose, rigour, and responsibility.”
Saali Mohabbat Image: Jio Studios
The producer noted the film features “an ensemble of exceptionally talented actors, each bringing a distinct rhythm, restraint, and truth to their characters, the kind of performances that don’t speak loudly but linger.”
Tisca credited Malhotra with providing crucial early support for the project.
She said: “Manish’s response, just three minutes into the narration, gave me the conviction that this story had found its right home. He and his team supported the film not just with resources, but with genuine artistic trust and emotional understanding, allowing it to retain its raw, unpolished honesty.”
The director described the filmmaking experience as “both terrifying and liberating, terrifying because it demanded emotional vulnerability, and liberating because it allowed me to step outside the boundaries women filmmakers are so often placed within.”
‘Saali Mohabbat’ marks a reunion for Apte with ZEE5 after her previous platform appearance in “Mrs. Undercover.”
“Saali Mohabbat” is produced by Jio Studios and Manish Malhotra‘s Stage5 Production, marking the celebrated fashion designer’s digital debut as a producer. The project represents ZEE5’s third collaboration with Jio Studios, following “Hisaab Barabar” and “Mrs.,” which starred R. Madhavan and Sanya Malhotra, respectively, as well as “Bhagwat” featuring Arshad Warsi and Jitendra Kumar., reports variety.com.
Kaveri Das, business head of Hindi ZEE5, added: “With ‘Saali Mohabbat,’ we’re thrilled to present a thriller that’s not just about suspense, but about the intricate emotions that drive human choices.”
Jyoti Deshpande, president of Jio Studios, characterized the film as “an ingeniously crafted thriller that marks our proud collaboration with producer Manish Malhotra, who seamlessly extends his creative brilliance from fashion to film.”
Bollywood couple Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif have joyfully welcomed their first child, a baby boy, into the world.
On Friday, the couple shared the happy news via a post on Instagram. Vicky and Katrina posted a greeting card that read, “Our bundle of joy has arrived. With immense love and gratitude, we welcome our baby boy. 7 November, 2025. Katrina & Vicky. Sharing the post, the duo simply wrote in the caption, “Blessed. Om.”
Soon after the couple shared the happy news, fans and fellow celebrities flooded the comments section with heartfelt congratulatory messages, celebrating the joyous arrival of their baby boy. Actress Nimrat Kaur commented, “Congratulationssss.” Maniesh Paul wrote, “Big big congratulations to both of you and the entire family.” Huma Qureshi and a host of stars congratulated the couple on their new arrival.
Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif revealed their pregnancy on 23 September, 2025, via a joint social media post. The post included a photo of the couple showcasing Katrina’s baby bump, accompanied by the caption: “On our way to start the best chapter of our lives with hearts full of joy and gratitude.”
The couple shared a Polaroid-style snapshot in which Vicky was seen cradling Katrina’s baby bump. The actress looked effortlessly casual in a white top paired with jeans.
For the unversed, the duo had tied the knot on 9 December, 2021, in an intimate ceremony held in Rajasthan. Katrina and Vicky first crossed paths at a party hosted by Zoya Akhtar in 2019, where they were formally introduced. Later that year, during an award show Vicky playfully proposed to Katrina on stage while hosting the event.
Their connection grew over time, strengthened by subsequent interactions, including the award show, an encounter that echoed Katrina’s earlier remark on “Koffee with Karan,” where she had mentioned that the two would make a great pair.
French record producer David Guetta is set to perform at the upcoming edition of the British Grand Prix as a headliner on 2 July 2026.
The announcement marks Guetta’s only UK date on his upcoming Monolith world tour, making his appearance at the iconic motorsport venue a must-see moment for fans nationwide, reports ‘Female First UK’.
Following last summer’s record-breaking attendance of 500,000, Silverstone is gearing up for an even bigger spectacle in 2026, with a four-day entertainment schedule that blends high-octane racing with world-class live music.
As per ‘Female First UK’, David Guetta, whose huge hits include ‘Titanium’, ‘When Love Takes Over’, ‘I’m Good’, ‘Hey Mama’, and ‘Play Hard’, said, “I’ve played some incredible shows around the world, but performing at Silverstone during the British Grand Prix is going to be something truly special. I’ve always been drawn to Formula 1, the atmosphere, the adrenaline, the passion, it’s everything I love. I even made a music video inspired by F1 years ago. I can’t wait to bring my energy to the main stage and make it an unforgettable night”.
The show, described as the most ambitious production of Guetta’s career, promises a fully immersive experience. With a futuristic stage design shaped like a towering monolith, the performance will fuse cutting-edge visuals, euphoric soundscapes and festival-ready anthems into a singular spectacle.
David Guetta’s Silverstone debut not only launches the four-day celebration but also brings his long-standing connection to Formula 1 full circle, his 2014 video for Dangerous famously featured F1 legend Romain Grosjean.
David Guetta’s addition to the Silverstone roster places him alongside past Grand Prix performers including Stormzy, Raye, Sam Fender, Fatboy Slim and Becky Hill. More artists are expected to be announced soon.
Actor Raghav Juyal has heaped praise on actress Shehnaaz Gill, calling her a “legend, powerhouse and rule breaker” who is “killing it like a queen in a male-dominated industry.”
Raghav, who starred alongside Shehnaaz in “Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan”, took to his Instagram stories section and posted a news about her maiden production “Ikk Kudi” that read “Ikk Kudi Box Office Collection Day 6: Enjoys 200% Jump Than The Opening Day, Shehnaaz Gill’s Film Turns The Tables!”
For the caption, Raghav, who has been rumoured to be dating Shehnaaz, wrote: “This girl is killing it like a queen in a male dominated industry, hats off to you shehnaaz u are a legend, a powerhouse and a rule breaker @shehnaazgill.”
“Ikk Kudi” follows a woman from a family of broken hearts who starts doubting her arranged marriage match and embarks on a quest to uncover her fiance’s mysterious past.
Shehnaaz gained stardom after her stint in “Bigg Boss 13”. It was in 2015, when Shehnaaz began her modelling career with a music video titled ‘Shiv Di Kitaab’. In 2017, she marked her debut in Punjabi film ‘Sat Shri Akaal England’.
The actress’ filmography also includes names such as ‘Kala Shah Kala’, ‘Daaka’, ‘Honsla Rakh’, ‘Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan’, and ‘Thank You for Coming’ to her credit.
Shehnaaz has appeared in several music videos titled– ‘Maar Kar Gayi’, ‘Pindaan Diyaan Kudiyaan’, ‘Je Haan Ni Karni’, ‘Putt Sardaran De’, ‘Lakh Laanhta’, ‘Viah Da Chaa’, ‘Jatt Jaan Vaarda’, ‘Gusse Ho Ke Nahiyo Sarna’, ‘Jatti Hadd Sekhdi’, ‘Gunday Ik Vaar Fer’, ‘Peg Paun Wele’, ‘Gedi Route’, ‘Shona Shona’, and ‘Habit’. She also has ‘Sab First Class’ in the pipeline.
Raghav’s latest release is the blockbuster series The Ba***ds of Bollywood,a satirical action comedy drama series created, co-written, and directed by Aryan Khan in his directorial debut for Netflix.
It features Bobby Deol, Lakshya Lalwani, Raghav Juyal, Sahher Bambba, Anya Singh, Manoj Pahwa, Manish Chaudhari, Rajat Bedi, Meherzan Mazda, Divik Sharma, Mona Singh, Gautami Kapoor, Vijayant Kohli, Neville Bharucha, and Armaan Khera.
The teaser of the biopic of the late legend Michael Jackson was unveiled on Thursday. The teaser begins with the lead character of Michael Jackson (portrayed by his nephew, Jaafar Jackson) putting on his headphones inside a studio.
A few shots inside the studio, and the teaser cuts to a packed stadium, followed by close-up shots of Michael Jackson’s midriff, one of them showing his iconic finger-snip hand movement.
The teaser then swings to show sticky notes on a board, one of which reads, ‘Beat It’, and other reads, ‘Billie Jean’.
‘Beat It’, which was released in 1983, holds monumental importance in Michael Jackson’s discography, both musically and culturally. It wasn’t just another hit, it was a turning point that cemented him as a global icon and helped define the sound and scope of pop music in the 1980s. The song blended pop, rock, and R&B in a way few songs had before. Featuring Eddie Van Halen’s blazing guitar solo, it bridged racial and genre divides, bringing Black pop to rock audiences and vice versa.
The anti-violence message (“don’t be a macho man”) contrasted sharply with the aggressive musical energy, showing Jackson’s ability to mix social commentary with mass appeal.
‘Billie Jean’, which was released in the same year as ‘Beat It’, is arguably the defining song of Michael Jackson’s career, the one that transformed him from a successful global icon into a musical legend.
The teaser then goes on to show the highs of Michael Jackson’s career, and his global impact as a cultural force, as he performs to packed arenas, and the audience fainting in his show, something that was common occurrence during his concerts.
It ends with another shot from the opening sequence of the teaser as Michael Jackson says, “Can you light the lights for me please” given he was a stage artist who transitioned to studio sessions.
Michael Jackson is considered the ‘King of Pop’. He was a transformative figure in music, dance, and entertainment. He revolutionised pop music through albums like ‘Thriller’, ‘Bad’, and ‘Dangerous’. His innovative music videos, signature dance moves like the moonwalk, and boundary-breaking sound reshaped pop-culture.
