On Kishore Kumar’s 97th birth anniversary, Filmfare’s Editor-in-Chief, Jitesh Pillaai, looks back at the life, music and magic of the legendary singer.In his words:He never died. Thirty-three years after he went away, his voice still rules the airwaves. Long after all the imitations have faded away, Kishore Kumar’s voice continues to live on forever. So who was he? Was he the genius director who made films with either did super-hit business or bombed beyond measure? Was he the mercurial lover who married 4 times and had liaisons with top actresses? Or was he the voice that soothed you on a…
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23 years after Elf’s release, Will Ferrell has officially responded to the reported conflicts between him and director Jon Favreau during filming. As one of Ferrell’s first projects following his departure from Saturday Night Live, not only was Elf critically and commercially successful during its original theatrical run, it’s still widely considered to be one of the best Christmas movies. This came in spite of tensions between the actor and Favreau that have been revealed in the years since. Ferrell has now given his side of the story about why he and the filmmaker butted heads while working on Elf.…
‘RHOBH’ Dorit Kemsley Read PK’s Email About Alleged Financial Issues … She Disputes Published August 4, 2026 1:00 AM PDT Dorit Kemsley’s estranged husband PK wrote an emotional email about their alleged financial situation months after their breakup … begging her to work with him to cut down expenses … but she claims he has more than enough money to continue paying the bills. TMZ obtained the message PK sent to “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star on June 26, 2024 … two months after their split. PK wrote, “Last week, I sent you a respectful and straightforward text…
Festivals are concerts on Hard Mode. Acoustics and attention work differently outdoors, distractions abound, and no matter who you’re seeing, most of the crowd probably came to see someone else. Veteran performers of coffee shops and clubs are met for the first time by indifference, and they can surprise themselves by leveling up — or bombing — in ways they never imagined. And sometimes it rains. Occasionally during Lollapalooza 2026, Hard Mode got cranked up to Legendary. Rain pockmarked the grounds and tested the audience’s resolve, as well as how much they liked their shoes. The schedule shuffled, and for…
The announcement of Lalkaara generated considerable excitement, marking Aamir Khan and Ashutosh Gowariker’s reunion nearly 25 years after Lagaan. Actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar was also set to play a pivotal role in the ambitious period drama while co-producing it with Ritesh Sidhwani. However, the film has now witnessed a major casting change, with Farhan reportedly exiting the project. Schedule clash leads to exit Farhan was reportedly cast in a key role in Lalkaara, which chronicles the life of legendary Indian cricketer Lala Amarnath. According to reports, he decided to step away after the film’s shooting schedule clashed with that of Neeraj…
There’s plenty to look forward to as a Star Trek fan at the moment, starting with the new feature film led by Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley featuring an entirely new cast. Strange New Worlds is also preparing to conclude its run with a shortened fifth season, while Starfleet Academy still has a completed second season on the way. Beyond television and film, the franchise is expanding through projects such as the psychological horror game Star Trek: Shadow Frontier, the recently released Voyager: Across the Unknown, and multiple other projects celebrating Star Trek’s 60th anniversary, such as a unique…
Jelly Roll Stepping Away From Touring … Needs Time To Heal Published August 3, 2026 9:18 PM PDT Jelly Roll is putting life on the road on pause … revealing he’ll step away from touring for at least a year after wrapping up his current slate of shows. The country star shared the news during a recent concert, telling fans his final scheduled performance will be his last for “a year or two” because he needs time to heal, according to Country Now. Jelly thanked fans for standing by him during what’s been a whirlwind stretch in his career, but…
Kylie Cantrall has announced “The Valley Girl Problems Tour,” her first headlining run, for fall 2026. The 15-date North American tour starts September 25th in Minneapolis at The Fillmore. The up-and-coming pop singer performs shows in Chicago, New York, Atlanta, Dallas, Washington D.C., and more. The concert run wraps up October 22nd in Los Angeles at The Novo. Get Kylie Cantrall Tickets Here An artist ticket presale begins Thursday, August 5th through Cantrall’s website. The general on-sale begins Saturday, August 7th. Fans can find tickets via Ticketmaster. The tour is in support of Cantrall’s debut EP on Republic Records, Valley…
Vismaya Mohanlal has reiterated her support for the student protests in Delhi, making it clear that the criticism she faced online has not altered her views. Weeks after her social media post sparked heated debate, the actor has said she continues to stand by every word she wrote, stressing that empathy and democratic values should never be compromised.Vismaya says she has no regrets about speaking outSpeaking on FTQ with Rekha Menon, Vismaya reflected on the controversy and explained why she chose to voice her opinion. She said she believes India is a democracy where people should always have the freedom…
Elden Ring is what you could call a perpetual phenomenon. Even as it continues to age, fans will always return to it, given its strong foundation and expansive world. A feature film is on the way, but even without it, fans have Elden Ring Nightreign to enjoy, as well as the upcoming Tarnished Edition, which is finally launching after a series of delays. Because the creators of Elden Ring poured pretty much everything they had into it, fans are responding in turn with its rich universe and oodles of lore. It’s no wonder a sequel has been rumored for some…