When a few billboards in Varanasi carried the date April 7, 2027, it did not take long for audiences to guess that it was related to the release date of Varanasi. Hours after social media was abuzz with speculation, the Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra Jonas-starrer’s release date was made official. Director SS Rajamouli, along with Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Mahesh Babu and Prithviraj Sukumaran, took to their respective social media handles to announce the date. Netizens appreciate Rajamouli Widely regarded as a master of film marketing, director Rajamouli has an uncanny knack for designing campaigns that create strategic buzz for…
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Prime Video abruptly canceled The Wheel of Time just when it was starting to get good. While its return seems unlikely, Apple TV’s upcoming fantasy franchise can perfectly fill the void it left behind. Because of the strength of its source material, The Wheel of Time’s Prime Video adaptation was expected to become the next “big thing” in fantasy TV. It even had the potential to rival Game of Thrones’ legacy. Robert Jordan’s original The Wheel of Time book series also had enough content for the show to last for at least five seasons. Unfortunately, despite having a lot going…
Don Lemon Released From Custody After Church Protest Indictment Published January 30, 2026 2:57 PM PST Don Lemon made his first court appearance in Los Angeles today — and he’s already back on the streets … because a judge let him go without bail. Lemon appeared in court in a crisp, all white suit … waving and smiling at supporters — and winking at his husband at one point. Play video content He’s been ordered to appear at a court in Minnesota on Monday … and his lawyer said he’s “committed to fight this case and not going anywhere.” However,…
Red Hot Chili Peppers have authorized an original Netflix documentary documenting the band’s ascent as childhood friends in 1980s Los Angeles, Variety reports. Directed by Ben Feldman, with input from Anthony Kiedis and Flea, The Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers will premiere on March 20. In announcing the doc, Feldman thanked the family of Hillel Slovak—the original Chilis guitarist, who died of a heroin overdose in 1988.Feldman added, “At its heart, this is a deeply relatable story—about the friendships that shape our identities and the lasting power of the bonds forged in adolescence. What’s less relatable, of course,…
The makers of Haiwaan recently marked visionary filmmaker Priyadarshan’s birthday by sharing intriguing behind the scenes glimpses from the sets, adding a celebratory touch to the film’s growing buzz. View this post on Instagram A post shared by @thespianfilms_ind Sharing the post, the team wrote, “Wishing our dearest Priyadarshan Sir a very happy birthday. It is an honour to be part of your cinematic journey with #Haiwaan.” The heartfelt note, accompanied by BTS visuals, gave fans a closer look at the making of the film and served as a special tribute to the ace filmmaker on his big day. The anticipation around Haiwaan has…
100% discounts are the perfect way to get eyes on Steam games that struggled to pick up traction, especially if the game turns out to be interesting enough to nab some sales after the promotion is over. A lot of these titles end up being underwhelming, but the latest, Untrusted, could actually stand out from the pack. Untrusted is currently free to keep on Steam if you download it before noon on February 1. This 2021 title focuses on social deduction, but rather than relying on the simple tasks of games like Among Us, it’s centered around hacking and disruption.…
Ray J I’m on Borrowed Time But Showing Up Like Prime Time!!! Published January 30, 2026 12:20 PM PST Play video content BACKGRID Ray J’s been talking serious life-or-death health woes recently — but you’d never clock it from the way he rolled into court looking like he had a red carpet to catch! Despite saying he’s got limited time, it looked like Ray J’s prognosis took a day off as he rocked up to an L.A. court Friday — he was decked out in a slick suit, and had cool-guy energy to the point he refused eye contact for…
Bruno Mars has joined the lineup of performers at the 2026 Grammy Awards. “Apt.”, his collaboration with Blackpink’s Rosé, is up for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance. Rosé is also performing at Sunday’s ceremony, though it’s currently unclear whether she and Mars will take the stage together or separately.In addition to Mars and Rosé, the 2026 Grammys are currently set to feature performances by Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter, Tyler, the Creator, Clipse and Pharrell Williams, Reba McEntire, all of this year’s Best New Artist nominees, and Lauryn Hill, who will…
After winning hearts with his performance in the horror-comedy Munjya, Abhay Verma is now gearing up for a massive leap in his career. Abhay is set to share screen space with Shah Rukh Khan, in the upcoming film King, directed by Siddharth Anand. Abay expressed how this project has been a dream come true moment for him. The actor has long been vocal about his admiration for the superstar, and in a recent interaction, he shared the emotional experience of finally meeting his idol. Speaking about the opportunity to work with Shah Rukh Khan, Abhay described the experience as…
Pennywise in It Welcome to Derry season 1 finaleImage via HBO Published Jan 30, 2026, 2:41 PM EST Jeff Dodge (he/him), a published author and graduate of Western Washington University, has been a TV news editor for many years and has had the chance to interview multiple reality show stars, including Randy Jackson, Nick Cannon, Heidi Klum, Mel B and John Cena. Fun Fact: he’s been to every single Idol Live! Tour. This article covers a developing story. Continue to check back with us as we will be adding more information as it becomes available.After IT: Welcome to Derry wrapped up…