Priyanka Chopra wishes a ‘heavenly birthday’ to Marilyn Monroe, says ‘she’d have been 100 today'

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Mumbai, (IANS) Global icon Priyanka Chopra took to her social media account on the 2nd of June to pay a heartfelt tribute to Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe on account of her 100th birth anniversary.

Priyanka posted a picture of the icon and revealed that she would have been ‘hundred years old today.’

Marilyn Monroe, in the picture shared by Priyanka was seen dressed in a beautiful red dress.

Sharing the post on her social media account, Priyanka Chopra wrote, “Happy heavenly birthday, Marilyn Monroe. She would have been 100 today,” followed by many red heart emoticons.

Talking about Marilyn Monroe, she is regarded as one of the most celebrated figures in the history of Western cinema.

Talking about Priyanka Chopra Jonas on the professional front, the actress is currently busy with the shooting of her upcoming movie,

‘Varanasi’ which has been directed by SS Rajamouli.

The movie along with Priyanka Chopra also stars Mahesh Babu and Prithviraj Sukumaran in important roles.

For the uninitiated, Priyanka Chopra had won the Miss World 2000 title and went on to build a career in Bollywood.

She made her acting debut in the movie, ‘The Hero:, Love Story of a Spy.’

Priyanka who has been apart of the Hindi cinema for over two decades, has delivered many superhit movies such as ‘Aitraaz’, ‘Fashion’, ‘Kaminey, ‘Barfi’, ‘Mary Kom’, ‘Bajirao Mastani,’, ‘Don’, etc.

The actress has also built a successful career in Hollywood with projects including ‘Quantico’, ‘Citadel’, ‘The Matrix Resurrections,’ ‘Baywatch’, and othersOn the personal front, Priyanka Chopra is married to pop icon Nick Jonas. The couple together are parents to a daughter, Malti Marie whom they welcomed in 2022 via surrogacy. Priyanka Chopra wishes a ‘heavenly birthday’ to Marilyn Monroe, says ‘she’d have been 100 today' | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → June 03, 2026

Jessica Alba on celebrating daughter Honor’s graduation: A full-circle moment

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Mumbai, (IANS) Hollywood star Jessica Alba is celebrating a major milestone in her daughter Honor’s life as she graduated.

Alba shared a few glimpses on Instagram from Honor’s graduation weekend surrounded by family and close friends, the actress described the occasion as a “full-circle moment” and expressed pride in the young woman Honor has become.

“What a weekend celebrating our Honorcita. Surrounded by our fam and chosen family, who have loved and supported you over the years, felt like such a full-circle moment,” she wrote in the caption.

She added: “We are endlessly proud of the young woman you’ve become and constantly in awe of the way you move through the world - with kindness, confidence, curiosity, and heart.So to our graduate Honorcita - we love you so much. The best is yet to come my sweet angel…”

The actress, on May 30, said that her “heart aches with pride” as she talked about her daughter’s journey of watching her little girl grow into a young woman.

Sharing a string of images from the graduation ceremony on Instagram, Alba wrote: “My baby girl graduated yesterday and my heart aches with pride. To my Honorcita - It feels like yesterday I was holding you in my arms, and in the blink of an eye, you’re standing here ready for your next chapter.”

The 45-year-old actress said that when she closes her eyes, she can “still see the little girl who wanted one more bedtime song, one more story, and endless cuddles. And now, you’re graduating.”

“Honor, what I’ve always admired most about you is that you’ve never been afraid to be exactly who you are. You never followed the crowd, never settled for who others expected you to be, and never stopped chasing what felt true to you.”

“You move through the world with conviction, curiosity, kindness, and a courage that inspires everyone around you. Watching you grow into the young woman you are today has been one of the greatest privileges of my life. To say I’m proud of you is an understatement,” said Alba.Alba added: “Time is fleeting. Time is sacred. And every moment of being your mom has been one of the greatest gifts of my life. Congratulations, baby girl. I love you forever and always.” Jessica Alba on celebrating daughter Honor’s graduation: A full-circle moment | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → June 02, 2026

Aishwarya Rai marks 19 years of marital bliss with Abhishek Bachchan with a perfect family pic

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Mumbai, (IANS) It has been 19 years since Bollywood's beloved couple, Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan, entered matrimony in a lavish ceremony.

Aishwarya decided to mark 19 years of marital bliss with Abhishek by dropping perfect family pics on social media.

The photographs posted by Aishwarya showed her posing for some happy clicks with hubby Abhishek and their daughter Aaradhya Bachchan.

While in the first snap, the three of them are posing next to a lovely bouquet, the second had them simply flaunting their beautiful smiles.

Coming to Aishwarya and Abhishek's love saga, the two have shared screenspace in many films including "Kuch Naa Kaho", "Dhoom 2", "Sarkar Raj", "Umrao Jaan", "Guru", and "Raavan".

The duo reportedly first met back in 1999 for the photo shoot of their first project together, "Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke".

Their friendship slowly and steadily transformed into love. After being in a relationship for some time, Aishwarya and Abhishek finally tied the knot on April 20, 2007.

On 16 November 2011, the couple stepped into the next chapter of their lives as they welcomed their first child, a baby girl.

Meanwhile, Aishwarya and Abhishek recently made headlines as they made a rare appearance together at Sachin Tendulkar's son Arjun Tendulkar's wedding on March 5.

While Aishwarya looked as beautiful as ever in a blue and silver anarkali suit, Abhishek opted for a black sherwani. The couple was seen smiling and posing for the cameras before entering the venue.

Abhishek and Aishwarya attended the event with Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan. The entire Bachchan family made a public appearance together after a very long time.

On the work front, Abhishek will be seen playing a crucial role alongside Shah Rukh Khan in Siddharth Anand's "King".His lineup further includes Riteish Deshmukh's "Raja Shivaji". Aishwarya Rai marks 19 years of marital bliss with Abhishek Bachchan with a perfect family pic | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → April 21, 2026

Lily Collins rings in 37th birthday with husband and daughter

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Los Angeles, (IANS) Hollywood actress Lily Collins recently celebrated another trip around the sun. The ‘Emily in Paris’ actress shared a glimpse into how she marked her 37th birthday the day before.

The actress posted a carousel of photos on Instagram, and revealed that she celebrated the day with her husband Charlie McDowell, their daughter Tove, 1, and dog Redford, reports ‘People’ magazine.

The day was also filled with cake, a scenic park walk and a trip to the beach. “Another year older and it just keeps getting better. SO grateful for this little life and big love. Thank you for the birthday wishes”, she captioned the pictures.

As per ‘People’, in the first photo, Collins could be seen sitting next to her director husband, 42, at a table with a white frosted birthday cake with lit candles in front of her. Charlie, who is also a screenwriter and producer, appeared to be singing to his wife, who flashed a huge smile.

This was followed by a snap of their dog walk with Redford in a picturesque park. The couple was joined by their daughter Tove, who was sitting in a baby carrier on Collins’ chest. The final two slides showed the young family’s visit to the beach, with Tove, who turned 1 last month, holding her dad’s hand as she walked in the sand. A sweet close-up of Tove then showed the tot playing in the sand while wearing a checkered white and orange dress and a white floral sun hat.“Mama Lily, also her lil bucket hatttt”, the actress’ ‘Emily in Paris’ co-star Ashley Park wrote in the comments section, while Charlie added three red love heart emojis. Reese Witherspoon, whose production company Hello Sunshine is co-developing a Polly Pocket movie starring Collins, also sent birthday wishes, writing, “Happy Birthday Cutie pie”. Lily Collins rings in 37th birthday with husband and daughter | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → March 23, 2026

Jaya Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan make rare appearance together with family at Arjun Tendulkar’s wedding

Mumbai: Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan, along with his wife and actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, arrives to attend the wedding ceremony of cricketer Arjun Tendulkar in Mumbai, Thursday, March 05, 2026. (Photo: IANS)

Mumbai, (IANS) Veteran actress Jaya Bachchan, and her daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai Bachchan marked a rare appearance together at the wedding ceremony of Arjun Tendulkar, the son of Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar.

On Thursday, the Bachchan family were seen attending the wedding festivities of Arjun and Saaniya Chandhok. Aishwarya was dressed in silver anarkali. The ensemble featured intricate all-over silver embroidery that shimmered under the lights. Her ethnic ensemble featured a floor-length flared cut that exuded royal elegance. Abhishek looked dapper, as he opted for a black sherwani.

The patriarch of the Bachchan family, Amitabh Bachchan was also seen attending the festivities. He paired an eggshell chikankari kurta with a matching bottom and his signature shawl. The Bollywood legend was accompanied by his wife and actress Jaya Bachchan, who looked graceful in a white and golden saree.

The rumours about a possible separation between Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan have circulated periodically on social media and the media, largely driven by speculation over their limited joint appearances at certain public events. Reports intensified when the two were seen attending some occasions separately, leading to online conjecture about strain in their marriage. It was also reported that Abhishek allegedly fell for actress Nimrat Kaur during the shooting of their streaming film ‘Dasvi’

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Mumbai: Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan, along with his wife and actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, arrives to attend the wedding ceremony of cricketer Arjun Tendulkar in Mumbai, Thursday, March 05, 2026. (Photo: IANS)

The rumours of Abhishek and Aishwarya’s separation started doing rounds in 2023 when it was reported in the media that Aishwarya has left the Bachchan family’s house, and has been living separately. However, at the time, Aishwarya attended the premier of the streaming movie ‘The Archies’ which marked the debut of Big B’s grandson Agastya Nanda. During the event, last year, Aishwarya was seen in good spirits with the Bachchan family.

However, neither actor has issued any statement confirming such claims. The speculation has repeatedly been countered by their public appearances together. The couple has been seen attending film events, airport sightings, and family functions with their daughter, signalling normalcy in their personal life.

Mumbai: Cricketer Arjun Tendulkar with wife Saaniya Chandok greets media persons during their wedding ceremony in Mumbai, Thursday, March 05, 2026. (Photo: IANS)

Their joint presence at several high-profile gatherings and industry events has been widely interpreted as a quiet dismissal of the rumours. Married since 2007, the actors have generally maintained a private stance on personal matters, rarely addressing gossip directly while continuing to appear together at public occasions.

Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan tied the knot in 2007 after dating for a couple of years. The couple welcomed their daughter in 2011, 4 years after their marriage.Other celebs at the wedding included Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan, Saiyami Kher, Asha Bhosle, Aamir Khan, and Sonu Nigam. Jaya Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan make rare appearance together with family at Arjun Tendulkar’s wedding | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → March 17, 2026

Mira Rajput kisses birthday boy Shahid Kapoor, calls him ‘simply the best’

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Mumbai, (IANS) Entrepreneur Mira Kapoor penned a heartfelt birthday wish for ‘the love of her life’, actor Shahid Kapoor, on February 25, and shared pictures where she was seen subtly kissing him.

Taking to her social media account, Mira shared a series of romantic pictures and wrote, “Simply the best.. Happy Birthday love of my life.”

The pictures shared by Mira capture the couple in a moment of subtle PDA as they are seen enjoying a serene sunset at a beachside.

In one picture, Shahid, dressed in a black T-shirt and sunglasses, is seen wrapping his arms around Mira as they look at the sea. Another picture shows the two laughing candidly, with Mira leaning back into Shahid’s arms.

In an intimate frame, Mira is seen planting a gentle kiss on Shahid’s forehead while he smiles at the camera. The final picture features the actor lifting Mira playfully as she hugs him tightly.

Talking about Shahid Kapoor and Mira Rajput, the two tied the knot on July 7, 2015, in an intimate ceremony in Delhi. Their marriage was an arranged alliance facilitated through family and spiritual guidance.

The couple has now been married for over a decade and are parents to two children, daughter Misha, born in 2016, and son Zain, born in 2018.

On the professional front, Mira has carved her own path by stepping into entrepreneurship and is actively building her presence in the wellness and lifestyle space.

Shahid Kapoor, meanwhile, is busy as a bee with his movie and shooting commitments. He was last seen in the recently released O Romeo, and has Cocktail 2 and Farzi 2 in the pipeline.For the uninitiated, Shahid Kapoor is the son of veteran actors Pankaj Kapur and Neelima Azeem. Actor Ishaan Khatter is his half brother. Mira Rajput kisses birthday boy Shahid Kapoor, calls him ‘simply the best’ | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → February 26, 2026

Mariah Carey shares rare pictures of her twins

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Los Angeles, (IANS) Singer-songwriter Mariah Carey is getting real and showing a rare aspect of her life. The singer recently shared rare photos of her twins, Moroccan Scott and Monroe, 14, on the Stories section of her Instagram.

The singer shares the kids with ex-husband Nick Cannon, reports ‘People’ magazine.

The ‘Obsessed’ singer, 56, reposted photos from her teen twins' Instagram accounts. "Rocstar”, she captioned a repost of Moroccan, who wore Timberland boots, baggy light-wash jeans and a black hoodie layered under a coordinating denim and suede jacket.

As per ‘People’, he appeared to be standing on a New York City subway platform. "RoeRoe Diva”, the Grammy winner captioned the second Instagram Stories post, which featured a selfie of Monroe, who wore a grey hoodie and two black star patches on her face.

The singer most recently shared a snap with her twins on Christmas 2025, when they matched her height as they wore holiday sweaters with her face on them. “Christmas Eve”, she captioned the photos at the time.

Nick Cannon, 45, is also the father of 10 other children following his split from Mariah Carey in 2014. The former couple finalized their divorce in 2016.

"They're a lot, but they give me so much love in return. I wouldn't be the same person without them”, the singer told ‘People’ in August 2019. "I think Nick and I have done pretty well in co-parenting, staying friends with each other so that we can talk."Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon, 45, have also been open about how they are raising their children to be humble. "I want my kids to understand that every child isn't as fortunate as they are”, Nick earlier said. The singer shared the same sentiment in 2019, saying, "It's hard, but I try to keep them grounded so they don't think everything is just handed to them”. Mariah Carey shares rare pictures of her twins | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → February 25, 2026

Paris Hilton: Being a mom, it’s the most beautiful thing I’ve ever experienced

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Los Angeles, (IANS) Socialite and reality TV star Paris Hilton, who has son Phoenix, and daughter London with her husband Carter Reum, says she loves her family life.

She says in her new documentary, Infinite Icon: A Visual Memoir: "Being a mom, it’s the most beautiful thing I have ever experienced. (It’s) the kind of love that’s so deep, it changes you forever. When I look at my baby’s faces, I see everything I was ever meant to be. London and Phoenix are my whole heart, my ‘cutesie crew.'”

"Every smile, every cuddle, every little moment with them feels like pure magic. They’ve given my life a new kind of sparkle — one that’s deeper, softer and so full of love it takes my breath away."

Last year, she praised her husband Carter for filling their family home with "love, laughter, and fun,” reports femalefirst.co.uk.

She took to Instagram on Father's Day to heap praise on her husband.

Paris wrote on the photo-sharing platform at the time: "Happy Father’s Day to the Dada who fills our home with love, laughter, and fun. Watching you be a dad is the greatest gift — your kindness, patience, and playful heart make every day magical Phoenix, London, and I adore you beyond words. Forever grateful for our #CutesieCrew.”

Paris also paid tribute to her own dad on Father's Day.

The socialite wrote: "Happy Father’s Day to my incredible dad @RickHilton7 The most loyal, loving, and protective man. Thank you for always believing in me and letting me chase my dreams I’m so lucky to be your daughter. Love you forever #FathersDay. (sic)"

Paris first attracted tabloid attention in the late 1990s for her presence in New York City's social scene, ventured into fashion modeling in 2000, and was proclaimed "New York's leading It Girl" in 2001.The reality television series The Simple Life, in which she co-starred with her friend Nicole Richie, and a leaked 2003 sex tape with her then-boyfriend Rick Salomon, later released as 1 Night in Paris shot her to global fame. Paris Hilton: Being a mom, it’s the most beautiful thing I’ve ever experienced | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → February 06, 2026

Margot Robbie reveals her sweet Valentine's Day gift for Jacob Elordi

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Los Angeles, (IANS) Hollywood actress Margot Robbie is opening up on the special gesture for actor Jacob Elordi. The actress has shared that she gave "flowers on Valentine's Day" to Jacob.

The 35-year-old actress and her Wuthering Heights co-star formed a close bond on the set of the new big screen adaptation of Emily Brontë's classic, and they recently revealed how he filled her room with roses on February 14 last year, reports ‘Female First UK’.

She told Extra, "Jacob's getting a lot of credit. I actually got him presents, too. I would like that to be known. Yes, I gave him many things throughout shooting. I gave him flowers on Valentine's Day”.

Margot, who has been married to producer Tom Ackerley sine 2016, added, "I gave him a book of poetry. I have him a lamp once”.

As per ‘Female First UK’, she also had matching custom signet rings made for them both to commemorate the end of filming.

Each of the rings feature two skeletons in an intimate embrace, with a Bronte quote, "Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same”.

The hand-enamelled gold rings were created by UK designer Cece Fein-Hughes, who has opened up about the project on Instagram.

She wrote, "What an honour it was to create matching pieces for Margot Robbie Jacob Elordi, celebrating their time filming together as Catherine and Heathcliff in the new Wuthering Heights”.

She wanted each detail to reflect "a story of passion, devotion and wild romance". The rings are engraved with the initials of the characters, as well as '1847-2026', which reference the year Bronte's classic novel was first published, and the release of the new film.

Cece shared, "Gifted to Jacob by Margot, the piece features two entwined skeletons in the exact pose of the iconic film poster, a quiet reminder that love never truly dies. As time passes and everything else withers away, what remains is the enduring bond between two souls”.Margot revealed Jacob's sweet Valentine's Day gesture and admitted it "made her day". Margot Robbie reveals her sweet Valentine's Day gift for Jacob Elordi | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → January 30, 2026

Dia Mirza marks 20 years of her Christmas tree: Reusing is great way of letting go of patterns

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Mumbai, (IANS) Dia Mirza marked a meaningful milestone this festive season as her Christmas tree turned 20. The actress and environmentalist shared that reusing the same tree and decorations year after year serves as a reminder to let go of habits and patterns that no longer benefit people or the planet.

Dia took to her Instagram stories, where she shared a video of her beautifully decorated Christmas tree.

Tagging it “the most wonderful time of the year” for those fortunate enough to be safe, warm and at home, Dia wrote in the caption: “It’s the most wonderful time of the year for those who are fortunate enough to be safe, warm and home… Our Christmas Tree makes it to year 20.”

She added that many of the decorations adorning it are even older than her son Avyaan.

“Many of the decorations are older than Avyaan.”

The actress said reusing the same tree and ornaments year after year has been a conscious practice.

Dia concluded the post: “Reusing these ornaments and the tree each year has been a practice that the kids will now learn from… Reusing is a great way of letting go of patterns that don’t serve people or the planet.”

The actress and former beauty queen made her acting debut with the Hindi film Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein in 2001.

She went on to star in films including Dus, Lage Raho Munna Bhai, Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd., Shootout at Lokhandwala, Kurbaan, Sanju and Thappad.

Dia was last seen in Nadaaniyan directed by Shauna Gautam. The film stars Ibrahim Ali Khan and Khushi Kapoor, alongside Mahima Chaudhry, Suniel Shetty, and Jugal Hansraj.It tells the story of a privileged South Delhi school girl who gets a boyfriend-for-hire to get back at her family and classmates. Dia Mirza marks 20 years of her Christmas tree: Reusing is great way of letting go of patterns | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → December 18, 2025