The official teaser for The Vvaan is out and it takes us on a magical ride across a fantastical world filled with mysteries and beats. A glimpse of the plot suggests that the protagonists may be entering a restricted forest guarded by a dark, unknown force. History suggests that the one who enters the forests at night, shall not exit alive. However, destiny has other plans, bringing the hero (Sidharth Malhotra) to the forest. What stands out in this peculiar world is the use of a refreshing VFX, highlighting the terrors and obstacles our hero will need to face…
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Dolly Parton, the legendary singer-songwriter, actress, and philanthropist, has died at age 80. Her family announced her passing on Tuesday, with her nephew Bryan Seaver sharing the news on her behalf in a video posted to her social media. No cause of death was provided, though Parton had spoken openly in recent months about ongoing health challenges. Parton’s career spanned more than six decades, producing some of the most enduring songs in American music, including “Jolene” and “I Will Always Love You.” Beyond her music, she built a lasting legacy through Dollywood, her Tennessee theme park, and the Dollywood Foundation,…
This might be a hot take, but I don’t think time has been kind to the overall perception of the Nintendo Wii. Despite its massive success and unrivaled ability to get people who wouldn’t traditionally call themselves gamers off the sofa to play virtual tennis, the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 are the consoles more fondly remembered by Capital G Gamers. I see this as a shame. For all the Wii Remote waggling and Just Dance silliness (which was excellent) there were some genuinely brilliant 10/10 video games released for the console. Walk with me, then, as we take a…
Rapper Famous Dex Busted For Domestic Battery Published August 25, 2026 1:00 PM PDT Famous Dex has been arrested for domestic battery … TMZ has learned. Official records show the rapper was taken into custody on Sunday and booked on a domestic battery charge. It appears Famous Dex was still in a Vegas jail at the time of publication. This isn’t the first time Famous Dex has dealt with legal issues … remember, back in 2021, he was hit with 19 charges — including some for domestic violence and gun possession — connected to 3 separate incidents. Two of the…
Dolly Parton died today at the age of 80. Tributes have already begun to pour in from those musicians and celebrities who considered the country legend an idol, a mentor, and, in some cases, a collaborator. “So glad she’s with her Carl Dean,” Kacey Musgraves wrote on X. “No one talk to me today.” Reba McEntire penned a longer note in honor of her longtime peer in the rhinestoned country music machine. It reads, in part, “Thank you, Lord, for Dolly. She’s gonna have a blast in heaven singing all her favorite songs with all her family and friends who…
Veteran filmmaker Kuku Kohli passed away on Tuesday, August 25, after suffering a massive heart attack. He was 77. Kohli breathed his last at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, where he had been admitted a few days earlier after feeling unwell. According to reports, he had suffered a blockage and undergone a procedure to have a stent fitted a day before his death. His brother-in-law, actor Balraj Irani, confirmed the news of his demise. As per reports, Kohli’s funeral will be held on Thursday at the Oshiwara crematorium. A director, writer and editor, Kohli is best remembered for giving Ajay Devgn…
Agatha Christie herself is teaming with two writing icons for a new show. It’s a busy time for Christie adaptations. The year kicked off with Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials, which garnered praise for the lead performance of Mia McKenna-Bruce as Lady Eileen “Bundle” Brent and included its share of eerie images, including placing its characters in an unsettling mask. There’s also Hercule, which centers on the origins of one of Christie’s most well-known characters. Set to debut next year, on the BBC in the U.K. and on BritBox in North America, Hercule will feature the youngest portrayal of Hercule Poirot…
Jed York Prostitution Arrest Went Hooker Hunting Multiple Times, Used Alias?!? Published August 25, 2026 9:59 AM PDT San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York allegedly had been prostitute-probing for days before his big bust … because police say he reached out to a prostitution ad multiple times — and used fake names to conceal his billionaire status. According to a police report obtained by the California Post … Jed allegedly reached out to a fake ad for a hooker a couple of times on Saturday, trying to score some company … and then did again on Sunday morning — which…
Philadelphia indie rock band 2nd Grade have an album on the way. Girls and Boys is out October 30 via Lame-O Records. The record includes the previously released “Cellophane Girls” and a new single, “Anywhere Girls,” out today. Listen to that below.The 20-track album is split into 10 songs about “girls” and 10 about “boys,” with half sung by guitarist Catherine Dwyer, and the others led by singer Peter Gill. “As Peter and I were going through the demos he made for Girls and Boys, deciding who would sing lead on which song, I was immediately drawn to ‘Anywhere Girls,’”…
2026 is shaping up to be a year when Bollywood’s writers’ rooms and even fashion ateliers empty out onto film sets. A striking number of this year’s directorial ventures are coming not from assistant directors climbing the traditional ladder, but from established screenwriters, a comedian-actor, a celebrated fashion designer, a veteran cinematographer, and a first-time filmmaker with no prior industry background. And out of these, some have already seen their films released, while the others are still gearing up. Here are the names that are making that leap this year. Vir Das The comedian-actor made his directorial debut with Happy…