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‘Friends’ star Lisa Kudrow recalled a funny immigration-office encounter when an officer processing her husband Michel Stern’s Green Card did not recognise her. Kudrow said the officer only realised who she was after she revealed she played Phoebe on ‘Friends’.

Actor Mark Ruffalo has urged California Attorney General Rob Bonta and 11 other state AGs not to settle their antitrust lawsuit against Paramount Skydance over its proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. Ruffalo also called for public pressure against any settlement.

Tom Cruise revealed that he reduced his make-up and prosthetics transformation time for ‘Digger’ from six hours to less than 60 minutes. The actor used timed drills and repeated practice to streamline the process without rushing his make-up team

Actress Pratibha Ranta has opened up about portraying freedom fighter Pratibha Lahiri in ‘The Revolutionaries’. She described Lahiri as curious, well-read and interested in understanding the world around her, while highlighting her ability to decode coded letters exchanged with Sachindra Nath Sanyal.

Producer Boney Kapoor once recalled how he used a simple negotiation tactic to raise late actress Sridevi’s fee from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 25 lakh, beginning with her role in Mr India and continuing with Chandni and Khuda Gawah.

'Mirzapur' fame actress Harshita Gaur says actors can choose how they respond to appearance pressure, adding that audiences are increasingly accepting of different body and skin types. She also spoke about experimenting with looks when demanded by a character.

Hollywood actress Salma Hayek recalled a humorous incident when she made her husband François-Henri Pinault believe she was having an affair to convince him to keep an abandoned puppy. Hayek, who already had around 30 animals, revealed the story on ‘The Tonight Show’

Salman Khan criticized online trolling and body-shaming during ‘Bigg Boss 20’, defending actresses targeted over post-pregnancy weight gain. Addressing a dispute between contestants ScoutOP and Arishfa Khan, he condemned appearance-based criticism and said celebrities face trolling over weight, age and personal milestones

Salman Khan sparked concern after a ‘Bigg Boss’ promo showed him experiencing chest pain and breathlessness during ‘Weekend Ka Vaar’. He later clarified that he was healthy and criticized the misleading edit, explaining the scene highlighted contestant Qazi Touqeer’s fake health concerns 

Alia Bhatt shared glimpses from her family's Ganpati celebrations, with daughter Raha's drawing of Lord Ganesh emerging as a highlight. The album also featured Ranbir Kapoor, Neetu Kapoor, Shaheen Bhatt and Soni Razdan during the festive celebrations

Vijay Sethupathi has praised Superstar Rajinikanth’s dedication to his craft, recalling how the veteran actor rehearsed a small scene multiple times on the sets of Jailer 2. Sethupathi said he wishes to remain equally dedicated to acting throughout his career

Akansha Ranjan Kapoor celebrated her 33rd birthday with close friends in Mumbai, sharing glimpses of the intimate gathering featuring Alia Bhatt, KL Rahul and Athiya Shetty. The actress also shared pictures of her birthday cake, girl gang and celebrations.

Samjad PS’ ‘Half’ has become the first Malayalam film to screen in TIFF’s Midnight Madness section. The film, produced by Anne Sajeev and P K Sajeev, received an enthusiastic response, with its performances, action, music and sound design drawing attention

New mom Karishma Tanna opened up about embracing her postpartum body, saying it is softer, curvier and still healing after childbirth. The actress urged mothers not to give in to pressure to return to their pre-pregnancy bodies and embrace the changes.

Kareena Kapoor Khan shared a serene picture of husband Saif Ali Khan from Pataudi Palace on Saturday. The actress captioned the image “Morning View” as she prepares to celebrate her 46th birthday, amid attention around her latest release, Daayra.

Veteran actor Soni Razdan says Nitesh Tiwari's "Ramayana", starring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash, will offer audiences an unprecedented cinematic experience. The actor praised the film's scale and said its trailer suggested it would take viewers somewhere new

Singer Shaan paid tribute to his late friend and Assamese music icon Zubeen Garg on his first death anniversary with a new song featuring Mahalaxmi Iyer. Shaan shared a video remembering Garg and wrote, “Long Live #Zubeen” on social media.

Sobhita Dhulipala has opened up about her rigorous preparation for Pa Ranjith’s Vettuvam, including Mallakhamba, Adi Murai and Surul training. She said the cast performed their stunts themselves despite using doubles during rehearsals for technically demanding action sequences.

The trailer of Jason Sanjay’s Sigma, starring Sundeep Kishan and Faria Abdullah, showcases a high-stakes heist involving drugs and gambling. The action entertainer, also featuring Sampath Raj and Shiv Pandit, is scheduled for a worldwide release on October 2.

Telugu actor Nani said his young son will have to wait before watching The Paradise, amid uncertainty over its censor certificate. Nani said he expects an A certificate and acknowledged that the film’s intensity and violence may not suit children.

Actress Munmun Dutta shared a glimpse of the empty Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah sets, reflecting on her 18-year association with the sitcom. She recalled growing up on the set, shared memories and spoke about the importance of women characters.

Mindy Kaling has praised Maitreyi Ramakrishnan for her performance in ‘Best of the Best’, calling her a “sparkly person” and saying she is “proud and in awe” of the actress, who stars as Maya in the Netflix comedy-drama.

Hollywood-based Indian actress Freida Pinto has praised her ‘Unaccustomed Earth’ co-star Indraneil Sengupta, calling him her “TV husband” and predicting he will leave viewers stunned. The Netflix series, inspired by Jhumpa Lahiri’s stories, premieres on December 17, 2026.

Radhika Apte has spoken about why women often struggle to make time for their own desires while balancing work, motherhood and household responsibilities. Discussing ‘Lust Stories 3’, she said women need space to pursue interests and live beyond their roles