The Nandamuri Balakrishna-Koratala Siva collaboration, tentatively titled NBK112, was officially launched on Thursday in Amaravati. Andhra Pradesh ministers Nara Lokesh and Kandula Durgesh attended the event as chief guests.Lokesh gave the ceremonial first clap, after which Balakrishna surprised attendees by delivering a dialogue from the film. His daughter, Tejaswini, switched on the camera, adding a personal touch to the launch ceremony. The untitled film carries the tagline, “Power Meets Purpose, Mass Becomes a Movement.” Production is set to begin next month, with the makers eyeing a May or June 2027 theatrical release.The choice of Amaravati as the launch venue was…
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The Lord of the Rings is back and more relevant than ever before, thanks to a string of great and not-so-great releases that have ensured its legacy remains firmly planted in the zeitgeist for years to come. That’s great for hardcore fans and those just getting into the legendary fantasy universe, as it means more and more projects are going to continue rolling out until we all inevitably get LOTR fatigue and move on to whatever Game of Thrones projects start appearing. As we all await the extremely hyped upcoming Lord of the Rings open-world game, which is likely still…
Steve-O to Bam I LOVE YA, BUT YA GOTTA ADMIT WHEN YOU’RE WRONG Published June 25, 2026 6:45 PM PDT Play video content Steve-O’s got a lot of love for Bam Margera … but says a little accountability would go a long way. He sat down with us on “The TMZ Podcast” Thursday to tell us how he feels about Bam’s sobriety journey … and what he wishes his ‘Jackass’ costar would say now that he’s healthy. As you know, Bam skipped Wednesday night’s premiere of “Jackass: Best and Last” because of another commitment … but also because he still…
With an hour’s notice and a bat of her eyelashes, Charli XCX ushered in her third single from Music, Fashion, Film: “Wink Wink.” The new song gets a music video directed by Aidan Zamiri, in which the pop star swears she’s “not a bad girl anymore” while eating strawberries in a field, washing window panes, sneaking onto a roof, and letting loose by herself. Check it out below.“Wink Wink” arrives after the headline-baiting single “Rock Music” and the more traditionally pop-indebted song “SS26.” (No, their accompanying “b-sides” aren’t part of the album’s tracklist.) Charli XCX previously denied that Music, Fashion,…
When the success of films relies heavily on PR strategies, star power and lavish spectacle, it takes immense courage and faith to advocate for stories that are often pushed to the margins. Over time, filmmakers have increasingly explored sensitive subjects like domestic violence, social injustice, systemic discrimination, queer stories and much more in cinema. But with great power comes great responsibility. It is important to ensure that these topics do not exist merely for shock value, comic relief or performative diversity.Among the filmmakers, who have approached ostracized subjects with sincerity and sensitivity, there is Onir. His work has given voice…
Every Pokémon fan has their favorite region, and Hoenn might just be the most popular of them all. Debuting in Gen 3’s Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, Hoenn gave us more islands and water than we were used to, some memorable new monsters, and what’s possibly the best remakes to date in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. We’ve also gotten a lot of Hoenn merch thanks to the 30th anniversary of the Pokémon franchise this year. Understandably, given Hoenn’s popularity, fans are still clamoring for more content in the Gen 3 region. Iconic Pokémon from Hoenn, especially Rayquaza, are frequently used…
Tom Sandoval Seemingly Shoves Ex-GF’s Dad Into Lit Fire Pit During Verbal Fight!!! Published June 25, 2026 6:58 PM PDT Play video content Newly surfaced video appears to show Tom Sandoval shoving ex-girlfriend Victoria Lee Robinson’s dad, Will Robinson, into a lit fire pit during a heated confrontation. In video, obtained by TMZ, from the June 3 confrontation at the center of Tom’s restraining order filing, Tom and Victoria appear to be seen screaming at each other before Tom rushes toward Victoria, seemingly to try to grab a recording device from her hands. Will then seemingly grabs Tom around the…
During a recent press event announcing the new Rolling Stones album, Mick Jagger recounted the unexpected recruiting he did one day in the studio. “There’s this bloke standing there with his back to me with this long gown on,” Jagger said. “And when he turned around, he was covered in lipstick. And I said—I’d never met him before—‘You’re Robert Smith of the Cure!’ He said, ‘Yeah!’ And I said, ‘Well, while you’re here then, you better go and do something.’”That something is “Divine Intervention,” one of two cuts off the forthcoming Foreign Tongues that features the Cure frontman. Well, supposedly…
Rajkummar Rao is stepping back into the shoes of a real-life figure for his latest project, Prahaar, a courtroom drama based on the life of renowned public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam. The teaser has been released, drawing immediate attention to the actor’s physical transformation and his portrayal of the legal stalwart. Thirteen years after his acclaimed performance in Shahid, which earned him the National Film Award for Best Actor and cemented his reputation for moulding into his characters, Rajkummar is returning to a similar genre of real-life narratives. While he has played diverse roles in films like Newton, Stree, Bareilly…
Blue Ivy Carter is growing up — and her style is keeping pace. Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s daughter was recently spotted stepping out in New York City in a laid-back but considered street style moment. She wore a Fear of God Essentials MLB New York Yankees hoodie in heather grey, paired with $190 Jaded London LDN Mud XL Colossus Jeans — the oversized, distressed denim style featuring the brand’s signature “LDN” print across the thigh. She accessorized with a blue crossbody bag, gold hoop earrings, stacked rings, and classic square-frame glasses, finishing the look with black sneakers. The outing comes as…