Category: Entertainment

Ajith Kumar is back on the big screen after two years with his new movie, Vidaamuyarchi, which premiered in theaters on February 6. Directed by Magizh Thirumeni, this film is based on the 1997 American movie, Breakdown. Fans who watched early screenings shared their thoughts on X (formerly Twitter).

Many viewers mentioned that Vidaamuyarchi stands out from typical Tamil mass action films. One fan praised Ajith and the director for making something new: “A big shout out to Ajith and Magizh! The actors were amazing, and the movie looked beautiful. I’m curious how fans will feel since it’s different from the usual star films.”

Described as a slow-burn action thriller, some fans compared it to Western movies. “Thanks, Thala! ❤️ This is a classy, Hollywood-style slow-burn action film!” commented one viewer. Another mentioned how Vidaamuyarchi sets itself apart from popular Indian films like RRR and Pushpa. “Indian cinema at its best! I thought we could only make movies like those. This is a brilliant and enlightening film!” they said after watching it in LA.

Many praised director Magizh Thirumeni for using Ajith’s acting skills wisely in a different kind of role, away from regular high-action movies. One viewer noted, “Even with some issues, Vidaamuyarchi shows Magizh understands Ajith’s strengths as an action hero.”

In this film, Ajith plays Arjun, a former cop living in Azerbaijan with his wife, Kayal. Their relationship faces problems, and things get worse when Kayal is kidnapped by gangsters, forcing Arjun to confront them. The movie also stars Trisha Krishnan, Arjun Sarja, and Regena Cassandra.

Justin Bieber and his wife, Hailey Baldwin, were spotted on a rare date night, drawing attention due to rumors about their troubled marriage. On Tuesday night, the couple enjoyed a night out at The Corner Store in New York City for what seemed like an early Valentine’s Day celebration.

Despite being together for years, their relationship has been facing challenges. Justin, 30, dressed casually in a big trench coat and brown beanie, while Hailey, 28, looked stylish in a leather jacket and heels.

Recently, there have been worries about Justin’s behavior. Reports say he has been looking “strung out” and “drained” during his solo outings, raising concerns among fans. Justin, who has struggled with addiction before, might be showing signs of backsliding. A source mentioned that Hailey agreed to date him in 2015 when he promised to stay clean. Now, his recent actions have Hailey worried, especially since they are new parents. She fears he might drag her down if he continues down this path.

Hailey is reportedly growing frustrated with Justin and is even considering divorce. If she goes through with it, she could seek a large part of Justin’s fortune, estimated at $300 million, and custody of their son. She wants to make sure she and their child are not affected by Justin’s struggles.

Adding to the stress, Justin is worried about being linked to a serious legal case involving his former mentor, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, who is facing serious charges. This situation is adding more strain to the couple’s marriage.

In the 1970s, a movie called Jaws became the first to make over $100 million at the box office, setting a standard for success. Now, the big goal for films is to earn $1 billion worldwide. Throughout these decades, one filmmaker has remained on top, consistently creating the highest-grossing movies: Steven Spielberg.

With 60 years of filmmaking, Spielberg has directed 36 feature films that have made a stunning $10.7 billion at the box office! He is the only director to cross the $10 billion mark. James Cameron comes second with $8.8 billion, followed by the Russo Brothers, Michael Bay, and Peter Jackson, all of whom have made over $6.5 billion.

Breaking Records in Hollywood

Spielberg’s movies have set many box office records. His 1975 film Jaws was the first to earn over $100 million in the U.S. Later, his film E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial became the highest-grossing movie of all time, earning $791 million worldwide. In 1993, Spielberg became the first to have a billion-dollar movie with Jurassic Park, which made $1.05 billion.

Even in the 21st century, Spielberg has directed successful films like Catch Me If You Can ($352 million), War of the Worlds ($603 million), Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull ($786 million), and Ready Player One ($603 million).

Challenges After the Pandemic

However, Spielberg’s latest films have not performed as well at the box office after the pandemic. His 2021 musical West Side Story only made $75 million, even though it had a $100 million budget and received great reviews and an Oscar. His recent movie, The Fabelmans, did even worse, grossing just $45 million globally, but critics still say it’s one of his best works.

Right now, Spielberg is working on a new movie featuring Frank Bullitt, a fictional San Francisco police officer, starring Bradley Cooper.

Boman Irani started taking photos in his 30s, became an actor at 43, and is now directing his first movie at 65. His new film, The Mehta Boys, is coming to Amazon Prime Video this week. Boman doesn’t follow the usual timeline for a career; he does things his own way.

The Story of The Mehta Boys

The Mehta Boys tells a touching story about a father and son who don’t see eye to eye but have to spend time together in unexpected situations. Boman believes this film connects deeply with the audience because many people will relate to it. He says, “They’ll think, ‘that’s my dad, that’s my uncle, or that’s how my brother and dad act.’”

Boman’s life has been shaped by his own experiences. He lost his father when he was just six months old. Even though he never knew him, he created a film around the father-son relationship. He says with a laugh, “I never met my father; maybe I feel a void inside me. I’m not trying to be deep; I just felt drawn to this story.”

Making It Personal

When asked what makes this film special for him, Boman responds, “Even if a filmmaker like David Fincher makes a thriller, it still needs to feel personal.” He believes that if a story is relatable, it becomes easier for audiences to connect with it.

Boman shared that he gathered many real-life experiences for the father-son dynamics in the film, saying, “I did a lot of interviews to understand this kind of relationship.”

The movie stars Boman Irani and Avinash Tiwary, alongside Shreya Chaudhry and Puja Sarup. The Mehta Boys will be available on Amazon Prime Video starting February 7.

A Los Angeles court has found David Pearce, a Hollywood producer, guilty of killing two young women, Christy Giles, 24, and Hilda Marcela Cabrales Arzola, 26. The New York Post reported that Pearce was convicted on all charges, which also included raping seven other women who came forward after the case received attention.

In 2021, Christy and Hilda were at a party when Pearce, pretending to be important in Hollywood, took them to his apartment. There, he gave them cocaine mixed with fentanyl, a dangerous drug. After they passed out, he did not try to help them.

A lawyer named Catherine Ann Mariano explained to the jury that Pearce took the women back to his place after meeting them at a party. A friend of Pearce’s, named Michael Ansbach, also came but ended up passing out from using cocaine. When he woke up, he asked Pearce to call for help, but Pearce allegedly said, “Dead girls don’t talk.”

After Ansbach left, Pearce and his roommate, Brandt Osborn, put the women’s bodies in a car and dumped them on the side of the road. Seven other women later told their stories, saying Pearce had raped them by pretending to offer them roles in movies and then drugging them. The prosecution accused Pearce of being a “calculating serial rapist.”

Now, Pearce faces a long prison sentence, possibly 128 years to life, without a chance of getting out early. Brandt Osborn is also facing charges as an accessory in the crime.

Justin Baldoni has added more details to his lawsuit against Blake Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds. He talked about how he received notes from the intimacy coordinator for their movie, “It Ends With Us,” during a meeting that Lively did not attend. Baldoni said he had to tell Lively about the notes himself, even though she asked to meet him at her penthouse in New York City to discuss the film’s intimate scenes.

The notes suggested a scene where Baldoni’s character performs oral sex on Lively’s character, and they both experience pleasure. However, Lively reportedly told him she didn’t want to “orgasm” on screen because she felt she was “too old” for that.

Baldoni claims he offered different ideas based on the intimacy coordinator’s notes but that Lively turned down all of them. Lively later complained that Baldoni talked about his own sex life and included unnecessary scenes with her character’s “orgasm.”

Baldoni’s team also responded to Lively’s claims about filming a birth scene. Lively said the set was chaotic and unsafe, adding that she wore just a small piece of fabric. Baldoni’s lawsuit stated that she was actually wearing black briefs and a pregnancy suit, covered by a hospital gown.

The lawsuits from both Baldoni and Lively are set to go to court on March 9, 2026.

Ariana Grande, the singer and actress, recently talked about how some people think her voice sounds different now than before. On a podcast called Smartless, she explained, “When I have a busy day of interviews or singing, I raise my voice a bit higher.” This helps her take care of her voice and keeps it healthy.

She also responded to those who criticize her, saying it’s “interesting.” Ariana added, “For singers, changing your voice a little is normal. Some people think it’s not my real voice, but it is!” Last year, she told fans that her different voice is still natural.

Ariana is also earning praise for her role in the movie Wicked, for which she is nominated for an Oscar. She is up against other talented actresses like Monica Barbaro and Zoe Saldana. If she wins, it will be her first Oscar!

Director and actor Akashdeep Sabir, along with his wife Sheeba, talked about the recent stabbing of actor Saif Ali Khan. In an interview with Lehren Retro, Akashdeep made a sharp comment, saying, “With a price tag of ₹21 crore, Kareena (his wife) couldn’t even afford to hire a guard for their home.” Some people on Reddit even believe that the injury marks on Saif’s neck show it wasn’t a publicity stunt.

Talking About Pay Differences in the Film Industry

During the discussion, Akashdeep and Sheeba brought up the issue of how much male and female actors get paid. Sheeba pointed out that when a movie fails, male actors feel the impact more than female actors, which is why they earn more. Akashdeep mentioned that pay equality really started when actress Kareena Kapoor asked for more money for her roles.

Akashdeep took a jab at Kareena when discussing the stabbing, saying that even with her high earnings, she did not have a security guard outside her home. He joked that when actors begin to earn ₹100 crore, only then might they be able to afford proper security.

Questioning Their Safety Measures

He also questioned why Saif and Kareena didn’t have a security guard outside their house, especially since they live in a secure building with lots of cameras. He argued that just having cameras does not prevent crime; they only help to catch criminals after they happen. Akashdeep suggested that they should also have a full-time driver at night for safety.

Despite his critique, Akashdeep acknowledged that Saif and Kareena have faced a lot and said we should give them space to recover.

About Saif’s Stabbing Incident

Saif Ali Khan was attacked at home in January this year. An intruder tried to rob him and stabbed him several times. He had surgery and left the hospital four days later. Recently, he made his first public appearance at a Netflix event, where he said it felt “nice to be standing” in front of people again.

On a special Monday evening, a star-studded screening of the movie Loveyapa took place, and many famous faces attended! The event was hosted by Aamir Khan and was a must-see gathering. The film stars his son, Junaid Khan, and Khushi Kapoor, the daughter of filmmaker Boney Kapoor and late actress Sridevi.

Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt made a lovely entrance, holding hands as they walked in together. They took some fun pictures with Aamir and shared friendly moments before going inside to watch the movie. Ranbir wore all black, looking classy, while Alia looked chic in her white shirt and black pants. Aamir dressed in a cool mint green kurta paired with a black dhoti and boots. Kiran Rao, another guest, sported a cute blue and white sweater with jeans.

Other guests who joined the fun included cricket stars Sachin Tendulkar and Irfan Pathan with their wives, Anjali and Safa. Sagarika Ghatge and Zaheer Khan also showed up to support the film.

Loveyapa, directed by Advait Chandan, will hit theaters on February 7. The film also features Ashutosh Rana, Tanvika Parlikar, and Kiku Sharda. The exciting trailer was recently released and is packed with comedy, drama, and romance. It tells the story of a young couple whose lives change after they accidentally switch phones.

Junaid shared some funny moments about working with Khushi, saying, “I have one thing to say about Khushi. I’m a serious actor too! I always arrive on time, but she’s always there 30 minutes early! It’s a little annoying.”

Looking ahead, Aamir Khan will soon star in another movie called Sitaare Zameen Par, alongside Darshal Safary and Genelia Deshmukh. This film is set to release in 2025. He is also producing Lahore 1947, directed by Rajkumar Santoshi and starring Sunny Deol.

Bollywood actress Tabu recently reacted to the exciting news about a potential reunion of the main cast from the popular movie ‘Hera Pheri’ for a third film. The film would be directed by Priyadarshan, who celebrated his birthday recently. During the celebrations, he mentioned that he would love to make ‘Hera Pheri 3’ with stars Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal, and Suniel Shetty.

Akshay had hinted at the return of ‘Hera Pheri’ in a birthday post for Priyadarshan and shared a fun picture from the set of their recent film, ‘Bhooth Bangla’. In her response on Instagram, Tabu expressed her excitement and said, “Of course, the cast won’t be complete without me @priyadarshan.official.” Tabu played an important role in the first ‘Hera Pheri’ film.

The first ‘Hera Pheri’ came out a long time ago, and the sequel was released in 2006, directed by Neeraj Vora, featuring more actors like Bipasha Basu and Rajpal Yadav.

While there is a lot of buzz about the third film, there hasn’t been an official announcement yet. Priyadarshan’s reply to Akshay’s post hinted that he might indeed be ready to make the film happen, showing his excitement for a potential reunion with the cast.