Category: Entertainment

In the scary situation caused by the Palisades Fire, actor Ben Affleck was seen sharing a heartfelt moment with his oldest daughter, Violet. As the flames got closer to his $20 million home in Los Angeles, they had to evacuate quickly. Ben was photographed hugging Violet tightly when he returned to their property.

Wearing a comfy gray hoodie, Ben looked emotional as he held Violet, who was dressed in a black hoodie and jeans, wearing an N-95 mask to protect herself from the smoky air. The picture, shared by Page Six, shows Ben gently touching Violet’s hair and kissing her forehead, showing how relieved and thankful he felt after a really tough time. Even in the chaos, the 52-year-old managed a small smile with his daughter.

Violet is getting ready to go back to Yale University for the spring semester. Her younger siblings, Seraphina (16) and Samuel (12), were not seen with her. Ben shares his three children with ex-wife Jennifer Garner, and they live with her in Brentwood.

After the evacuation order, Ben returned to his Pacific Palisades house on Wednesday and felt relieved to find it had survived the wildfires.

Ben, who recently finalized his divorce from Jennifer Lopez just a day before the evacuation, has been staying in touch with her during this difficult time. The wildfire has been tragic, taking 16 lives and causing many people, including celebrities like Paris Hilton and Tom Hanks, to evacuate. Some homes were completely destroyed, while others just had minor damage.

Ben bought his mansion in July 2024, a few months before the wildfires. Initially, he sought shelter at his ex-wife Jennifer Garner’s home when the evacuation order came. But later, it was reported that he returned to his house after the fire, feeling grateful it was safe amid the widespread destruction. Sources said, “Ben’s home is still under evacuation orders, but he is very thankful it is okay for now.” He has also been reaching out to help others who lost their homes in the disaster.

The teaser launch event for the movie “Mazaka,” directed by Trinadha Rao Nakkina and starring Sundeep Kishan, Ritu Varma, and Anshu, took place in Hyderabad on Sunday. Unfortunately, during this event, Trinadha made some hurtful comments about Anshu’s weight. Many people online were upset by his words.

Trinadha started his speech by sharing his happiness about working with Anshu, who appeared in the film “Manmadhudu” in 2002. He made remarks like, “I used to wonder how she looked, and if you want to know, just watch the movie.” Then he asked the audience if Anshu still looked the same way she did back in the day and remarked that she is a bit thinner now. He even said that Telugu cinema prefers women to be bigger and suggested that Anshu should gain some weight.

This did not sit well with internet users, who quickly criticized Trinadha for his comments. One person said, “It’s shocking to hear such things! Anshu looked embarrassed.” Another added, “What a disgusting comment!” Even Sundeep Kishan, who was on stage, seemed uncomfortable during Trinadha’s remarks.

This isn’t the first time Trinadha has made controversial comments. Last year, he made actor Payal Radhakrishna feel uncomfortable during a public event by repeatedly asking her for a hug, even when she didn’t want to.

Anshu is returning to acting after two decades, following her roles in “Manmadhudu,” “Raghavendra,” and “Jai” in the upcoming movie “Mazaka.”

Joshua Jackson, famous for his role in “Dawson’s Creek,” is the latest celebrity affected by the wildfires in Los Angeles. Sadly, his childhood home in Topanga Canyon has been completely destroyed by the flames that started earlier this week.

Before the fire, Joshua had shared that the home felt simple and special to him. He bought it back in 2001 and loved the beautiful green trees and bushes surrounding it. Unfortunately, all that is left now is a pile of ashes, although his backyard and swimming pool remain safe.

Even though the flames didn’t reach the swimming pool, the hills around his home are now burned and barren. The house was a multi-story residence with a big wooden deck that had a peaceful view.

Recently, Joshua spoke about how much he loved living in this home, where he and his ex-wife, Jodie Turner-Smith, raised their four-year-old daughter, Juno. He described the inside as cozy and family-friendly, perfect for making memories together

Saif Ali Khan and his daughter, Sara Ali Khan, were seen at the airport and their cute moment together has won many fans over. The highlight of their outing was Saif’s kind gesture towards a young boy who amazed him with his beatboxing.

On Saturday, as Saif and Sara returned to Mumbai, they were in great spirits and happily stopped to take selfies with fans who came to see them. While walking through the airport, a young fan approached Saif and showed off his impressive beatboxing skills. Saif watched the boy with a big smile and was so impressed that he gave the boy a pat on the back. A video of this sweet interaction has gone viral online, with fans posting heart emojis and calling them “father-daughter goals.”

As for their upcoming projects, Sara will star in “Sky Force,” an action movie that tells a true story about brave soldiers. The movie is set to release on January 24. Saif was last seen in the movie “Devara Part 1” and will next appear in a heist film called “Jewel Thief – The Red Sun Chapter,” which is currently being filmed in Budapest.

Preity Zinta, who has been moving back and forth between India and the US since marrying Gene Goodenough from Los Angeles, recently posted on social media about the ongoing wildfires in LA.

She wrote about how shocking and scary it is to see fires affecting neighborhoods and friends being told to evacuate. “I can’t believe I’m experiencing ash falling from the sky like snow and worrying about what will happen next,” she said. Preity expressed her sadness for those who are suffering from the fires and thanked God that she and her family are safe for now.

She sent her “thoughts and prayers” to everyone who has lost their homes and expressed gratitude to the firefighters and rescue teams working hard to keep people safe. Many fans commented to share their relief and wished Preity and her family well.

Other celebrities are also feeling the impact of the wildfires. Priyanka Chopra, who lives in LA with Nick Jonas and their daughter, posted a photo of the smoke from the fires and said she hopes everyone can stay safe.

Nora Fatehi, who was visiting LA, recorded a video saying she was told to evacuate. “I’ve never seen anything like this. It’s crazy,” she said, sharing her worry about making her flight soon.

On a brighter note, Preity is set to appear in the upcoming movie, “Lahore 1947.”

Lee Yoon Hee, a beloved South Korean actor, passed away suddenly at the age of 64, as reported by media on January 11. Right now, there’s no word on what caused his death. Lee was known for his impressive work in both theater and TV and had no plans to stop acting. Just recently, he signed a contract with Beom Entertainment, the same agency as popular stars Kim Hong Pa and Oh Min Ae. Lee was excited about future acting roles.

His agency, Beom Entertainment, shared a heartfelt message about his passing. They expressed deep sadness and offered condolences to his family and fans. “Lee Yoon Hee was a treasured actor, and he brought joy to many through his performances. His loss is a huge sadness for all of us,” they said. The agency promised to keep his memory alive and honor his accomplishments.

Born in 1960, Lee started acting in plays in 1985. He made the move to film acting in 2007, beginning with a role in the movie Secret Sunshine. He appeared in many popular series like Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Area – Part 1, Backstreet Rookie, and Save Me Season 2, among others. His last performances were in the drama Captivating the King and the Netflix thriller The Bequeathed.

Just weeks before his passing, Beom Entertainment had introduced him to their team on December 27, 2024. His funeral is set for January 13 at 8 am KST and will take place at Ulsan Sky Park. Rest in peace, Lee Yoon Hee.

Sonu Sood’s first movie as a director, “Fateh,” started off well at the box office on Friday. However, it seems things took a turn on Saturday. According to Niftystat, the film earned ₹2 crore on its second day, which is ₹40 lakhs less than the ₹2.4 crore it made on opening day. Typically, movies earn more on weekends, but “Fateh” has dropped in numbers.

The film received mixed reviews and is facing tough competition from another big action movie, the Hindi dubbed version of S. Shankar’s “Game Changer,” featuring stars like Ram Charan and Kiara Advani.

On its opening day, the ticket prices were just ₹99, which helped attract more viewers. But as standard weekend prices returned on Saturday, the collection fell. Sonu Sood mentioned in a social media video, “Fateh is made for everyone, and I wanted it to be easy for all of India to watch.” He also shared that he plans to donate all the profits from the film to charity.

“Fateh” is a story about bravery and the fight against cybercrime, based on true events during the COVID-19 pandemic. The film features Sonu alongside Jacqueline, Vijay Raaz, and Naseeruddin Shah. International talent was also involved in making the movie.

Hindustan Times noted, “Sonu did a good job with direction, but the story feels like other familiar action films. After a while, the exciting scenes become less surprising, and the cybercrime topic is treated very simply. While the film pretends to teach us something, I didn’t learn anything new.”

Actress Kangana Ranaut held a special screening of her new movie called “Emergency” in Nagpur. The event took place on Saturday and was attended by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and Kangana’s co-star Anupam Kher.

Kangana shared on X (formerly Twitter) that this was the first time anyone got to see the movie. She explained, “Today, we are having the first screening. No one has seen the film before. The censor board was very strict, and we had to show them lots of proof and paperwork. After six months of hard work, the film is ready!”

Nitin Gadkari, who watched the film for the first time, said, “I have seen the Emergency in our country. The history that Kangana has shown today is correct. I believe the movie will be loved by everyone.”

Kangana also posted photos from the screening on Instagram, captioning them with: “#emergency with @gadkari.nitin ji Releasing 17th January.” Gadkari praised the movie, saying, “I thank everyone who worked on this film for showing a dark chapter of our history with such honesty. I urge everyone to watch it.”

The movie “Emergency” will hit theaters on January 17. It tells the story of the emergency declared by former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi from 1975 to 1977. In the film, Kangana plays Indira Gandhi, Anupam Kher plays politician Jayaprakash Narayan, Shreyas Talpade plays young Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Milind Soman plays Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, Mahima Choudhary is Pupul Jayakar, and the late Satish Kaushik portrays Jagjivan Ram.

A Malayalam film actress has accused businessman Boby Chemmanur of sexual harassment. On Saturday, she announced plans to take legal action against activist Rahul Easwar for his rude and name-calling remarks about her on social media. The actress said she and her family are feeling very stressed, and she blames Easwar for adding to that pressure.

She claims that Easwar is running an “organized crime operation” online to make people doubt her serious complaint against Chemmanur and to turn public opinion against her. In a post on Facebook, she mentioned that Easwar’s behavior is linked to the bullying and negative comments she has been experiencing online. She said his actions are causing her emotional pain and could even drive someone to consider suicide.

Easwar recently commented on how she dresses in public. The actress responded by saying that making negative comments about a woman’s clothes is a form of harassment and can be punished under Indian laws. She pointed out that everyone has the right to choose what they wear, and there are no laws in place that dictate clothing choices.

In her complaint against Chemmanur, she states that during the opening of his jewellery shop in Alakode, Kannur, on August 7, 2024, he made unwanted sexual advances towards her while placing a necklace around her neck. Chemmanur has denied these claims, calling them “false, baseless, and incorrect.” He is facing charges for making inappropriate comments and for sharing obscene material, according to the police.

BTS member J-Hope has talked to fans about his tour plans, especially those eager to see him in India. On Saturday, he used the fan platform Weverse to respond to comments from his supporters. This comes right after he announced his first solo tour, which will start next month.

When Will J-Hope Come to India?
One fan shared how sad they were about the news and said they don’t think BTS will visit Brazil. J-Hope replied, “If I have a chance, I’ll be there. Much love ❤️💚.” Another fan asked, “What about India?” and he responded with a checkmark emoji and “love you guys ❤️🤎🤍.”

J-Hope also reacted to various comments. One fan shared an old picture of him with a Chilean flag, asking him to visit Chile. J-Hope said, “That’s a good memory! 😍”. Another fan asked him to come to Canada, saying they couldn’t afford to travel. He simply replied, “Fsure 🍁.” The fan was overjoyed and thanked him.

About J-Hope’s Tour
J-Hope’s “Hope on the Stage” tour will start on February 28 at the KSPO Dome in Seoul. He will perform for three nights before traveling to places like Brooklyn, New York; Chicago; Mexico City; Los Angeles; and Manila, Philippines, among many others.

He shared the tour details on his social media and Weverse. Because of large wildfires in California, fans are asked to be patient as more info on the North American shows will come later.

About J-Hope
In October last year, J-Hope finished his 18-month military service in South Korea, making him the second BTS member to serve. He thanked his fans for their support during this time. In 2022, he made history by being the first South Korean to headline Lollapalooza in Chicago.