Johnny Tillotson, renowned for his 1960s hit 'Poetry in Motion,' has passed away at 86 after battling Parkinsonism. His wife Nancy shared the news, honoring his kind nature and gratitude towards fans. Tillotson's successful career included hits like 'Talk Back Trembling Lips' and 'It Keeps Right on A-Hurtin’, earning two Grammy nominations.
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Actor R Madhavan was recently tricked by an AI-generated deepfake video where Cristiano Ronaldo seemingly praised Virat Kohli. He shared the video with Anushka Sharma, only to learn it was fake. Madhavan urges caution in sharing information and is currently working on his Tamil sports drama 'Test' and Netflix rom-com 'Aap Jaisa Koi'.
Pinkie Roshan shared her first bike ride experience on Instagram, conquering her fears. She received supportive comments from Rakesh and Hrithik Roshan. Typically private, Pinkie often expresses pride in her son Hrithik. Celebrating his 51st birthday, she praised his accomplishments. Hrithik, last seen in 'Fighter', will reprise his 'War' character in its sequel with Jr NTR.
Mahashivratri, celebrated today, is marked by millions observing fasts, prayers, and rituals for Lord Shiva. It coincides with the Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj, adding to its significance. Celebrities like Ravi Kishan and Tarun Khanna and other stars gave ETImes an insight into their deep devotion to Lord Shiva and let us in on what makes the festival of Mahashivratri special to them.
Salman Khan's 'Sikandar' had an anticipated release but opened at Rs 26 crore, significantly lower than trade expectations. Despite increased ticket prices and favorable release timing, it marked the second lowest Eid opening for a Salman film. Eid numbers on day 2 could determine its box office trajectory.
Adele's "Million Years Ago" has been pulled from streaming platforms in Brazil after a court ruled in favor of songwriter Toninho Geraes, who accused the track of plagiarizing Martinho da Vila's samba classic "Mulheres." A Rio de Janeiro judge ordered Sony Music Entertainment and Universal Music to remove the song and imposed an $8,000 fine per instance of non-compliance. Geraes' lawyer believes the decision will deter future unauthorized use of Brazilian music.
Amitabh Bachchan, a passionate sports enthusiast, shares his superstitions and excitement while watching cricket, particularly during crucial matches. The actor penned his feelings on his blog after the India Vs Australia semi-finals on Tuesday.
Will Smith continues to blame Chris Rock for his tarnished reputation following the 2022 Oscars incident. Smith resents Rock's attitude post-incident, while Rock's comedy shows keep the tension alive. Despite a career rebound, the slap's shadow lingers over Smith's public image.
Bollywood sees exciting actor-director reunions. Shah Rukh Khan teams up with Siddharth Anand for 'King'. Ajay Devgn and Rajkumar Gupta reunite after 'Raid'. Varun Dhawan collaborates with Shashank Khaitan again. Shahid Kapoor and Vishal Bhardwaj are back after 'Haider'. Sanjay Leela Bhansali reunites with Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor. Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan are also working together.
The 31st Screen Actors Guild Awards nominations were announced with 'Wicked' leading the pack at five nominations, including best ensemble. Other prominent films mentioned include 'A Complete Unknown' with four nods and leading actors such as Demi Moore, Timothee Chalamet, and Cynthia Erivo securing nominations.