The Padma Awards 2026 took place today at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi, where President Droupadi Murmu conferred the civilian honours upon several distinguished personalities. This year’s selection celebrates outstanding contributions across diverse fields, including icons of Indian cinema. Late actor Dharmendra was posthumously honoured with the Padma Vibhushan, India’s second-highest civilian award, for his exceptional decades-long legacy in Hindi cinema. Hema Malini received the award on his behalf. Malayalam cinema stalwart Mammootty was conferred with the Padma Bhushan, marking another major milestone in his illustrious acting career. Meanwhile, the Padma Shri line-up recognized stellar cinematic and theatrical talent,…
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Netflix’s new comedy laughs its way to streaming success. In a year when Netflix’s best movies have mostly been thrillers, such as Alan Ritchson’s sci-fi war movie War Machine, Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton’s survival thriller Apex, and many more, comedies still have a place on the streaming service. People We Meet on Vacation was a hit with rom-com fans, adapting Emily Henry’s beloved novel, while the animated Netflix Original movie Swapped debuted to record-breaking numbers at the streamer. Now, it is time for another Netflix comedy movie to rise in the global charts, and this R-rated film took the…
This is your one-stop spot for all my favorite fried rice recipes! Fried rice is one of those recipes that always saves dinner, especially when you have leftover chicken, extra ham, or cold rice sitting in the fridge. No matter what leftovers you have to work with, you’ll find a fried rice recipe that will turn them into something delicious. All Your Fried Rice Favorites in One Place Fried rice is one of those easy dinners I come back to again and again because it turns leftover rice, veggies, and simple ingredients into something delicious. This hub brings my best…
Sydney Sweeney Breaks the Bed on ‘Euphoria’!!! Steamy Scene With Richard Gere’s Son Published May 25, 2026 7:00 AM PDT Sydney Sweeney is heating up “Euphoria” again … because the actress dropped another wild hookup scene in Sunday night’s episode … this time with Richard Gere’s son. Sydney’s character, Cassie Howard, gets set up on a publicity date with rising movie star Dylan Reid, played by newcomer Homer Gere, after deleting her OnlyFans account and losing followers online. After heading home together, Cassie and Dylan launch into an intense hookup scene that leaves the room completely wrecked including a broken…
Amitabh Bachchan’s weekly tradition of greeting his fans turned chaotic this week. A video from his recent Sunday darshan has gone viral on social media after a fan fainted outside his residence, leaving netizens worried and concerned. Every Sunday, if Amitabh is in Mumbai, he makes it a point to step outside his Juhu bungalow to wave at the sea of fans gathered there. Lovingly called “Sunday darshan” by his fans, it is a routine where the actor thanks them for their continuous love. However, the gathering on May 24 took an unexpected turn due to a massive crowd…
Grand Theft Auto VI seems to have taken so long to arrive at this point that it really doesn’t feel real that we’re now finally less than six months away from playing it for the first time. The two official delays to the game have only dialed up the tension, though we now seem to be on a clear runway to the big day in November. In the meantime, you may well be in the mood to get the GTA juices flowing with the most recent game in the series, with GTA V still serving as the premier experience in…
Charlie Batch Rodgers Poised For Huge Year … He Has A PhD In McCarthy’s Offense!!! Published May 25, 2026 12:15 AM PDT Play video content Aaron Rodgers proved he’s still got it in 2025, but one former Steeler is expecting the superstar quarterback to be even better in his final NFL season … thanks to his new (and former) head coach. Rodgers is running it back with Mike McCarthy in 2026 … a guy he won a Super Bowl with 15 years ago when they were both on the Green Bay Packers. We caught up with Charlie Batch shortly after…
The ongoing controversy around Don 3 has taken a serious turn, with the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) stepping in to resolve the conflict. The feud involves Ranveer Singh, director Farhan Akhtar, and producer Ritesh Sidhwani. The filmmakers approached the board after Ranveer abruptly exited the project, prompting the federation to intervene. As the industry awaits the final decision from FWICE, Chief Advisor Ashoke Pandit shared his thoughts on the situation. Speaking to Bombay Times, Ashoke Pandit expressed his concern over the situation, calling it a damaging pattern for the Hindi film industry. He said, “It’s a…
Another day, another free game to download and play on Steam. There are new free games being added to Steam, every single day, and it can be exhausting trying to make sure you don’t miss anything good and, at the same time, keep on top of your backlog of purchased games. Whether you have time to play it right now or not, there’s one free game that’s currently only available for the next 48 hours (at the time of writing). It’s not hidden behind a subscription or anything like that, either. This game is 100 percent free to add to…
Bam Margera Not Attending ‘Jackass’ Premiere Despite Invite Published May 25, 2026 1:00 AM PDT The Hollywood premiere of “Jackass: Best and Last” is quickly approaching … and TMZ has learned a surprising invite went out. Sources tell TMZ … Bam Margera got a ticket to the big event for the final ‘Jackass’ film dropping next month … but he’s unable to make it because he’s got a prior engagement. We’re also told that he’s not quite ready for a reunion after a bitter fallout with the cast, specifically Johnny Knoxville and director Jeff Tremaine … but he’s for sure…