Amanda Seyfried says there's ‘uncanny similarity’ between her, Sydney Sweeney

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Los Angeles, (IANS): Hollywood actress Amanda Seyfried, who stars alongside Sydney in mystery-thriller film The Housemaid, says that she actually has a lot in common with her co-star and that the “similarity” between them is “uncanny”.

"There's a similarity between us that is uncanny, and it's really fun to work with people (who) are doing life in a similar way, have similar ideals about the job and life," Seyfried said to the BBC.

Seyfried plays a housewife who struggles with mental health issues in the movie, and she said that it was a challenging role to take on, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

Discussing her approach to the role, Seyfried shared: "You have to play it as realistic as possible because it needs to reflect real life."

Earlier this month, Seyfried heaped praise on Sweeney, describing her co-star as a "sweetheart".

She praised Sweeney for how she's coped with the pressures of fame and success.

The Hollywood star told Vanity Fair: "I don’t envy anything she’s going through. I’ve spent a lot of time with her; we just hit it off immediately. She’s a sweetheart. She’s a very generous, kind person at her core. I have to be honest: I did not have a moment like she’s having ever.

"(My Mean Girls co-star) Lindsay Lohan, we’re buddies, and it’s really, really, really harmful to people to have that kind of overnight spotlight. Because any press, good or bad, is still a blinding spotlight, and you have to maneuver and negotiate your way around it and outside of it. It’s acrobatics that I don’t think most people are capable of figuring it out at that age."

The actress thinks a sudden rise to stardom can actually be "dangerous". However, the actress praised Sydney for how she's coped with the extra attention.

She said: "It’s just dangerous, because when you have people … on you—or idolising you and following you around—it can’t be good for your psyche. It can’t make you feel safe in the world.“But I actually admire the way Syd shows up for work. She always has a smile on her face, even if she’s miserable. I hope it doesn’t change. I hope she doesn’t harden. I just want to keep watching her work. I have really great women in my life, great actors that I’ve gotten to work with and who have championed me.” Amanda Seyfried says there's ‘uncanny similarity’ between her, Sydney Sweeney | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com
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Miley Cyrus went to the 2025 Oscars to pitch her songwriting skills to filmmakers\

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Los Angeles, (IANS): Singer-songwriter Miley Cyrus is pretty confident in her hustling skills. The singer, 33, ended up writing credits song ‘Dream As One’ for the new ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ by mentioning to director James Cameron that she was game.

Cyrus recalled meeting the Avatar filmmaker at the 2024 D23 Expo, where she and Cameron were honored as Disney Legends, reports ‘People’ magazine.

She told ‘People’, “I kind of throw it out there as I always do. I already knew the answer to, ‘So what have you been up to?’ I know he's been up to Avatar for a very long time”.

She also has a special message for him, as she said, “Just lemme know if you ever need any music”.

As per ‘People’, she recalled came at just the right time in the development of the third of five planned Avatar films. She said, “It just kind of organically happened. James actually calls us ‘Legends in law’”.

It turns out Cyrus’ other songwriting coup, writing the Golden Globe-nominated “Beautiful That Way” for Gia Coppola’s Pamela Anderson-starring The Last Showgirl last year, came about with a similar technique.

She further mentioned, “I did the same thing to (Last Showgirl star) Jamie Lee Curtis. That's how I ended up doing ‘Last Showgirl’ and now being a part of ‘Avatar’”.

Is offering original music to filmmakers her tried and true method of getting involved in films? “No, literally”, she said, “that's why I went to the Oscars this year. Everybody that came up and introduced themselves, I said, ‘Well, if you need any music, I'm around’”.That went for the creators of Netflix’s Emmy-winning Baby Reindeer, as she said, “I don't know what I would write for Baby Reindeer season two, but I threw that out there”. Miley Cyrus went to the 2025 Oscars to pitch her songwriting skills to filmmakers | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com
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Gwyneth Paltrow opens up on her to movies with ‘Marty Supreme'


os Angeles, (IANS) Hollywood actress Gwyneth Paltrow has made her return to the big screen after a seven-year hiatus. She has been doing the kind of independent moviemaking she says has always been her favorite.

Her return in She features in a supporting performance in ‘Marty Supreme’, reports ‘Deadline’.

As Kay Stone, a former actress now living another life as the wife of a business mogul (played by none other than Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary in his acting debut), she proves she hasn’t lost a beat in terms of creating fascinating, three-dimensional characters.

As per ‘Deadline’, Marty Supreme broke records when it opened in a limited six-theater platform run last weekend, and the critically praised movie that stars Timothee Chalamet is releasing on Christmas Day.

Before signing on for this return to movie, she had never seen Timothee Chalamet in anything or, for that matter, a Safdie movie, but she said it is nice to come back with a film that is getting this kind of reception.

We also discuss the irony of playing a person who is coming back to acting herself, but in a very different kind of way. The actress confessed to having been a bit insecure about whether she still had it, and it is a different world in moviemaking than the one she left (she started her own wildly successful business with Goop), and that includes working with intimacy coordinators for her sex scenes with Chalamet, as well as flipping the usual Hollywood script and playing an older woman involved with a young man.She confessed that she doesn’t remember anything about her Oscar win for ‘Shakespeare in Love’ at only age 26, except maybe that the iconic pink dress she wore is more famous than she is. She also shared how her godfather, Steven Spielberg, gave her an early break, casting her as Wendy in Hook. She also spoke about Miramax years, working with Harvey Weinstein and all the conflicted feelings, but she said she is proud of the movies they made and has no regrets about those films. Gwyneth Paltrow opens up on her to movies with ‘Marty Supreme' | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com
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Kate Winslet reveals what convinced her to direct


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Los Angeles, (IANS) Actress Kate Winslet has shared the story behind taking up direction. The actress has said that she never planned to become a director. However, she changed her mind after reading her son's first script.

The acclaimed actress never had any ambitions to direct, but Kate had a change of heart when she read Goodbye June, her son Joe Anders' first script, reports ‘Female First UK’.

Kate, 50, who had Joe with Sir Sam Mendes, her ex-husband, told Sky News, "I'm incredibly impressed by him and really proud of him, not least because he wrote this screenplay and started writing it when he was 19. But he had to adapt and learn very, very quickly that when you're developing something, you take notes, you take feedback”.

She further mentioned, “Netflix became involved at some stage that they were also giving notes to, and then I was sort of playing the role of kind of protecting the project and also protecting him at the same time from things that, you know, may necessarily not have been useful, things that actually were great ideas”.

As per ‘Female First UK’, the new film stars the likes of Dame Helen Mirren, Timothy Spall, Andrea Riseborough and Johnny Flynn.

And Kate found that her acting experience really helped her in her role behind the camera. She said, "We know what works for us as actors from a director. We know what does not work, and we also know what's actively destructive and sometimes that can mean the environment, the working environment. Film sets are very busy places. It can often be frantic, sometimes it's hard to kind of follow what's going on or what you're doing next, and it mattered to me enormously that everybody always felt extremely safe, completely informed, and very free”.

Meanwhile, Kate previously revealed that she finds the continued fascination with Titanic to be "curious". The actress starred alongside Leonardo DiCaprio in the 1997 romantic-disaster film, and Kate finds it odd that her comments about Titanic remain the "take-home" from some of her interviews.

Asked if she gets annoyed by questions about the record-breaking movie, Kate told 60 Minutes, "No. I tell you what I do sometimes find just curious, I suppose, is whatever I say about Titanic will often be the take-home”.Kate finds that her comments about Titanic continue to overshadow what she has to say about her newer projects. Kate Winslet reveals what convinced her to direct | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com
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Dwayne Johnson credits Brendan Fraser for ‘launching’ his acting career: I’ll love him for life


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Mumbai, (IANS): Hollywood star Dwayne Johnson has expressed heartfelt gratitude to actor Brendan Fraser, recalling how the Hollywood star played a pivotal role in the launch of his career in 2001 with “The Mummy Returns.”

Sharing a post on Instagram, Johnson wrote about Fraser’s unwavering support.

“This man helped launch my acting career. Believed in me, and took a risk. I’ll love and respect him for life and I’ll always be in his corner rooting him on,” Johnson wrote.

The Mummy Returns marked Johnson’s transition from wrestling to mainstream acting. Directed by Stephen Sommers. It is the sequel to the 1999 film The Mummy, and the second in The Mummy film series.

It also stars Rachel Weisz, John Hannah, Arnold Vosloo, Oded Fehr, and Patricia Velásquez reprise their roles from the previous film.

The film follows a cult resurrecting the mummified body of Imhotep, an evil Egyptian high priest, to use his power to trounce the Scorpion King and his supernatural army, an Egyptologist caught in the crossfire.

The film was followed by a 2002 prequel film, The Scorpion King and a 2008 sequel, The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor.

After The Mummy Returns, he played his first leading role in the action fantasy film The Scorpion King. He has since starred in family films The Game Plan, Race to Witch Mountain, Tooth Fairy, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, Jumanji: The Next Level, and Jungle Cruise, and the action films Journey 2: The Mysterious Island, G.I. Joe: Retaliation, Hercules, Skyscraper, San Andreas and Rampage.

He also starred in the action comedy films Get Smart, Central Intelligence, Baywatch, and Red Notice. His role as Luke Hobbs in the Fast & Furious films, beginning with Fast Five, helped the franchise become one of the highest-grossing in film.He has also voiced Maui in the Disney animated film Moana, and its sequel Moana 2, and will reprise the role in the live-action remake. Dwayne Johnson credits Brendan Fraser for ‘launching’ his acting career: I’ll love him for life | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com
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Mom Priyanka Chopra receives a special gift from daughter Malti


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umbai, December 9 (IANS) Global star Priyanka Chopra is also a proud mom to her 3-year-old daughter Malti Marie Chopra Jonas. The desi mom received an extremely special gift from her little bundle of joy, which she cannot help but flaunt.

Priyanka took to the Stories section of her Instagram handle and posted the photo of an adorable drawing by Malti of her and her mother. Uploading the sweet drawing on social media, the 'Barfi' actress wrote, "Mama holding me", followed by teary-eyed, crying, and red heart emojis.

On the professional front, PeeCee is presently occupied with SS Rajamouli's "Varanasi", alongside Tollywood sensation Mahesh Babu.

In November, Priyanka revealed that during the shoot of the much-anticipated drama, Malti visited her on the sets in Hyderabad.

During an #AskPCJ session on X (Formerly known as Twitter), a user asked her, “Priyanka, when you’re shooting for a film, do you usually bring your family along to the sets, or do you prefer to go alone and focus completely on work? Especially for this #GlobeTrotter set?”

Replying to this, Priyanka revealed, “My daughter has been to set in Hyderabad, and she had the best time with @urstrulyMahesh and Namrata’s beautiful daughter Sitara and went to @ssrajamouli’s farm and met a calf. Her favourite memory", tagging Mahesh Babu.

Priyanka ended up winning countless hearts during the grand title and teaser reveal event for "Varanasi" in Hyderabad.

Spilling her excitement about working with Tollywood heartthrobs Mahesh Babu and Prithviraj Sukumaran, and renowned director SS Rajamouli, Priyanka called it 'a privilege'.

She dropped a string of photos with Mahesh Babu and Prithviraj on her IG and wrote, "Working with these two legends of the Telugu and Malayalam industries, and coming together for an SS Rajamouli film, is such a privilege (sic).""Promoting our movie with the international media, alongside the cast and Rajamouli Sir, almost a year ahead of its release has been incredibly exhilarating. Seeing their response and the excitement already building is truly amazing. By God’s grace, we will live up to your expectations. Jai Shri Ram. #Varanasi", Peecee added. Mom Priyanka Chopra receives a special gift from daughter Malti | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com
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Leonardo DiCaprio on being an actor: It’s a marathon, not a sprint


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Los Angeles, (IANS) Academy Award-winning actor Leonardo DiCaprio says he has approached his career like a “marathon, not a sprint”.

Speaking to deadline.com, the 51-year-old actor, who has enjoyed success in movies such as Catch Me If You Can, The Departed and The Wolf of Wall Street said: "The thing that I could say more than anything is that if you love this profession, if you love being an actor, you have to realise that it’s a marathon, it’s not a sprint.“

“And that’s not to say, 'Oh, these are all pivotal choices. Don’t try something commercial. Don’t do this too early.' It’s about the idea of looking at your career 20, 30, 40, 50 years from now, and putting those building blocks together to last. And maybe overexposure could be damaging,” he added.

The star went on to share: "I think, if anything, I had somewhat of an instinct early on about overexposure. Granted, it was a different time. It was a time where I watched actors that kind of disappeared their personal life, and you didn’t know much about them. It’s much different now with social media. But I didn’t get to know much about them except what I saw on screen."

DiCaprio said that he was "very lucky, very early on" in his career. However, the actor appeared in "a lot of independent movies" before making his big breakthrough, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

He said: "I got to see them build a body of great work over time, I wasn’t inundated with a massive explosion of too many films by them in one or two years. That isn’t to say you shouldn’t take the work when it’s given to you, but it’s the idea of doling it out, or maybe just taking those films that have great supporting characters that are interesting and making your mark in the industry.”“I was very fortunate and very lucky, very early on. And like I said with Titanic, that was the real changing point, when I got to choose my own films. But until then, I did a lot of independent movies. I just went for the character that I thought was most interesting, and something that I could sink my teeth into.” Leonardo DiCaprio on being an actor: It’s a marathon, not a sprint | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com
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Miley Cyrus says she is 'more protective' of her love life now


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Los Angeles, December 2 (IANS) Grammy winning-singer Miley Cyrus, who recently got engaged to Maxx Morando, has made a conscious effort to keep her romance out of the spotlight.

Cyrus, who was married to movie star Liam Hemsworth between 2018 and 2020, told people.com: "The detail that I can share is that for us, our privacy and us kind of keeping it small has been something that I've been astounded that I've actually been able to have and being able to kind of have more choice.

"I think it's also being older, being more protective of what I'm open to sharing."

The celebrity couple sparked engagement speculation earlier this week when they walked the red carpet at the Los Angeles premiere of Avatar: Fire and Ash.

Cyrus feels the new movie is "about love, family resilience and kind of reconnection and that stronger together idea", reports femalefirst.co.uk.

She said: "I thought it was kind of perfectly thematic and aligned with where I am in my life now."

Cyrus and Morando began dating in 2021, and a source previously said that the loved-up couple were "very compatible with each other".

The insider told Us Weekly: "It’s a new relationship. They’re still getting to know each other at the moment. They’re having fun and have been spending a lot of time together."

The celebrity duo were first spotted together in Miami on New Year’s Eve in 2021, and Cyrus was keen to see where there romance might go.

The insider shared: "They’re exploring things and seeing where it goes."

Miley previously dated Cody Simpson, but the Wrecking Ball hitmaker confirmed their split during an Instagram Live in August 2020.Cyrus is known for her evolving artistry and image reinventions. She was an established child star before developing a successful entertainment career as an adult. Cyrus emerged as a teen idol as Miley Stewart in the television series Hannah Montana. Miley Cyrus says she is 'more protective' of her love life now | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com
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Hema Malini shares more ‘treasured photos’ with Dharmendra: My emotions are unfolding


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Mumbai, (IANS) Actress-politician Hema Malini on Friday shared another set of personal photographs with late star Dharmendra, calling them “treasured” moments from their family archives. She added that the photographs had never been published before, and revisiting them brought back a wave of emotions.

Hema took to Instagram on Friday morning, where she shared a slew of images featuring her posing with Dharmendra. Some photos even had their daughters Ahana and Esha flashing a smile as the got clicked with their father.

Posting the pictures on social media, she wrote that it may seem like an overload, but each frame holds a special place in her heart. The collection captures warm, candid glimpses of the family over the years.

“Some lovely family moments… simply treasured photos. I know it is a surfeit of photos but these have not been published and my emotions are unfolding as I see these. #memories #family #moments,” Hema wrote as the caption.

On November 27, Hema Malini expressed grief over the passing of her husband and legendary actor Dharmendra, sharing an emotional tribute to the superstar, whom she said was "everything to her.”

Taking to X, formerly called Twitter, Hema, broke her silence and penned an emotional note. In the heartfelt message, she described Dharmendra as “many things to me”, “my ‘go-to’ person” and “was everything to me.”

She wrote in the note: “Dharam ji. He was many things to me. Loving Husband, adoring Father of our two girls, Esha & Ahaana, Friend, Philosopher, Guide, Poet, my ‘go to’ person in all times of need - in fact, he was everything to me! And always has been through good times and bad. He endeared himself to all my family members with his easy, friendly ways, always showing affection and interest in all of them.”

“As a public personality, his talent, his humility in spite of his popularity, and his universal appeal set him apart as a unique icon unequalled among all the legends. His enduring fame and achievements in the film industry will last forever.”

Talking about her personal loss, she said: My personal loss is indescribable and the vacuum created is something that will last through the rest of my life.After years of togetherness, I am left with myriad memories to relive the many special moments…”

Dharmendra breathed his last on November 24. He had been hospitalised at Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital after reportedly complaining of breathlessness. After getting the necessary treatment, he was discharged on November 12 and continued his recovery at home.On the professional front, Dharmendra will be seen posthumously in the movie 'Ikkis', directed by ace director Sriram Raghavan. It also stars Agastya Nanda and Simar Bhatia. The movie is a war drama based on the life of Arun Khetarpal, the youngest Param Vir Chakra recipient. Hema Malini shares more ‘treasured photos’ with Dharmendra: My emotions are unfolding | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com
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Jennifer Lopez rocks colour pink as she drips in diamonds in new fashion post


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Los Angeles, (IANS) Actress-singer Jennifer Lopez recently put her best fashion foot forward and owned the color pink this season. The ‘Unstoppable’ actress, 55, posted a series of photos showing off her impressive style ahead of the weekend.

“Time to shine. Find your glow. Happy Friday JLovers”, she captioned an Instagram carousel. The ‘Jenny from the Block’ singer’s hair was completely covered as she wore a pastel pink silk turban with a silk, long-sleeved button down dress of the same color, reports ‘People’ magazine.

Her makeup and accessories took things to the next level, channeling old Hollywood glam with diamonds and a dewy look. Luxury fashion house Schiaparelli was tagged in Lopez’s post, along with a team of stylists who helped her tap into superstar mode.

As per ‘People’, the ‘Hustlers’ actress has been lately rocking pink and doing it well. For Easter Sunday, she uploaded several shots from her holiday, starting her Instagram carousel off with a mirror selfie of herself holding an Easter bunny basket, smiling in a pink floral sweatshirt.

“Grateful for FaceTime on days like today. Happy Easter from this working mama on the move”, she wrote in the caption. JLo’s second photo of the bunch was a screenshot of her on a FaceTime call with her kids.

The ‘Selena’ star is a mother to 17-year-old twins, Maximilian "Max" David Muniz and Emme Maribel Muniz, whom she shares with ex-husband Marc Anthony. After a couple of more selfies, she ended the post with a special quote from the late Archbishop Basil Hume: “The great gift of Easter is hope”. But her pink streak didn’t end there.Earlier this week, she shared content from an April 19 visit during a qualifying race ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Saudi Arabia at Jeddah Corniche Circuit. “Bringing a little sparkle to F1 #JLoLiveIn2025”, she wrote in the caption on the day of the event. Jennifer Lopez rocks colour pink as she drips in diamonds in new fashion post | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com
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Tom Cruise receives honorary Oscar


US actor Tom Cruise received an honorary Oscar on Sunday evening, the first golden statue of his decades-long career, to a standing ovation from Hollywood's elite, AFP reported.

To the sound of the "Mission Impossible" theme tune, a hallmark of the 63-year-old actor's career, Cruise took to the stage at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles to applause from peers including Colin Farrell and Emilio Estevez, with whom he has shared the screen, and the renowned Steven Spielberg, who directed him in "Minority Report" and "War of the Worlds."

Cruise, a four-time Oscar nominee, has never won the award and spoke of his love for cinema in a heartfelt speech.

He praised the big screen as a place that sparks "a hunger for adventure, a hunger for knowledge, a hunger to understand humanity, to create characters, to tell a story, to see the world."

The honorary Oscars, awarded annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, celebrate cinema legends for their careers and contributions to the film industry.

Cruise's award was presented by Mexican filmmaker Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu, who directed him in the upcoming film "Judy."

"Writing a four-minute speech to celebrate Tom Cruise's 45-year career is what is known, in this town, as a mission impossible," Inarritu joked.

"Tonight, we celebrate. We celebrate not just a filmography, we celebrate a lifetime of work," Inarritu said, adding that working with Cruise, he saw the actor perform his most dangerous stunt yet: "This man ate more chili than any Mexican."The Academy also presented honorary Oscars that evening to actor Debbie Allen who starred in "Fame," production designer Wynn Thomas, and country singer Dolly Parton, honored for her humanitarian work. Source: https://www.panorama.am/
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Sonam Kapoor spotlights fashion from Manipur

Actress Sonam Kapoor recently wore an outfit from the label East, founded by Manipuri designer Easternlight Zimik. (Photo Courtesy: Social Media/X/Instagram)

Actress Sonam Kapoor recently hosted Architectural Digest’s Global Editorial Director, Amy Astley, for a private dinner in Mumbai, using the event to again spotlight Indian craftsmanship.

For the occasion, Kapoor wore an outfit from the label East, founded by Manipuri designer Easternlight Zimik. Her ensemble was an Akha set from the brand’s Patrons Collection, noted for its refined craftsmanship and subtle details reflecting the textile heritage of India’s northeastern region.

Kapoor has long used her platform on international red carpets and in public appearances to promote indigenous Indian brands, handwoven textiles, and traditional embroidery.

Designer Easternlight Zimik said actress Sonam Kapoor’s decision to wear one of his creations represents a “breakthrough” for the crafts and culture of India’s northeastern region, advocating for its traditional attire to be celebrated nationally alongside the saree.


Zimik, founder of the label East, made the statement after Kapoor hosted a dinner for Architectural Digest's Amy Astley in Mumbai while wearing an ‘Ākha Set’ from Zimik's Patrons Collection.
“Today, as our journey progresses, this moment feels like something I always manifested—a breakthrough for our district, our craft, and our culture,” Zimik wrote in a social media post. “For some, this may be just another outfit. But for us, it's cultural evolution.”

A core mission of the brand, Zimik explained, is to bring traditional northeastern attire like the Kashan, Mekhala, and Puan into the mainstream Indian fashion conversation, giving them a prominence equivalent to the nationally recognized saree. “Today, I truly feel that my sacrifices and restless nights are finally paying off,” Zimik expressed.

He emphasised that his brand, which is rooted in Manipur, never sought celebrity approval to validate its traditional wear, but that visibility is crucial. “In a country as beautifully diverse as India, sometimes the presence of advocates in the mainstream becomes crucial - not for permission, but for visibility and deeper cultural understanding,” he stated.
 

The designed emphasised the power of fashion in championing the “unheard voices” of the country, citing actor Sonam Kapoor as a key influence in bringing Indian culture into the spotlight.
Zimik said the nation's constitution celebrates “unity in diversity,” and it is essential these stories reach every corner of the nation.

“When it comes to fashion, few possess the power to champion the unheard voices of this country like Sonam Kapoor. Her influence helps bring our culture into the spotlight—not through PR activities, but through the support of genuine individuals who believe in our journey and want to amplify our voice,” he said.

The designer described such advocates as being “close to my heart,” adding that their support signifies more than a moment, but “the beginning of a movement.”

“By advocating for these handcrafted garments and revitalizing the heritage weaving skills of our communities, the brand aims to give North East attire a prominent place in India’s fashion lexicon, to inspire cultural pride and wider recognition,” Zimik emphasised.


He thanked stylist Manisha Melwani for her unwavering support and her “keen eye for discovering stories that matter.” Zimik also acknowledged his team. “… my incredible EAST weavers, this year we have achieved so much—more than words can express. One day, I hope to show you just how much you mean to me and how every fiber of your craft is valued. Thank God for everything.” Sonam Kapoor spotlights fashion from Manipur | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com
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Adele ventures into acting with Tom Ford’s ‘Cry to Heaven’

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Los Angeles, (IANS) The sky is set to fall as the English singer-songwriter Adele is making her acting debut. The Grammy-winning artiste will be seen showing her acting chops in Tom Ford‘s new film ‘Cry to Heaven’.

The fashion mogul and filmmaker will direct, produce and write the adaptation of Anne Rice’s 1982 novel, reports ‘Variety’.

The film is set in 18th century Italy, the fictional story follows two men, a Venetian noble and a castrated Opera singer, whose lives become unexpectedly intertwined.

As per ‘Variety’, Adele will star in the film alongside Nicholas Hoult, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ciarán Hinds, George MacKay, Mark Strong, Colin Firth, Paul Bettany, Owen Cooper, Daniel Quinn-Toye, Hunter Schafer, Josephine Thiesen, Thandiwe Newton, Theodore Pellerin, Daryl McCormack, Cassian Bilton, Hauk Hannenmann and Lux Pascal.

‘Cry to Heaven’ is currently in pre-production in London and Rome, with principal photography set to commence in January. The movie is expected to release in the fall of 2026. Ford is self-financing the film and plans to find a buyer after production is complete, according to Deadline, which broke the news of the project.

Ford, who launched his eponymous fashion brand after serving as creative director at Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent, made his directorial debut with 2009’s Oscar-nominated ‘A Single Man’. His second film was 2016’s ‘Nocturnal Animals’, which won the grand jury prize at Venice and earned a supporting actor Oscar nomination for Michael Shannon.‘Cry to Heaven’ reunites Ford with Taylor-Johnson, who appeared in the sprawling ensemble of ‘Nocturnal Animals,’, as well as Firth, who starred in ‘A Single Man’, Adele, whose biggest hits include ‘Hello’, ‘Chasing Pavements’, ‘Rolling in the Deep’ and the Oscar-winning ‘Skyfall’, announced that she planned to temporarily step back from music following the conclusion of her Las Vegas residency. Adele ventures into acting with Tom Ford’s ‘Cry to Heaven’ | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com
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Hospital shares health update of Katrina Kaif and her newborn baby boy

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Mumbai, (IANS) Bollywood star couple Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif announced the arrival of their baby earlier in the day today through a joint social media post.

They wrote, “Our bundle of joy has arrived. With immense love and gratitude, we welcome our baby boy. 7th November, 2025 – Katrina and Vicky.” HN Reliance Foundation, the hospital where Katrina Kaif delivered her baby, released an official statement updating on Katrina and her baby’s health. The statement read, “Actors Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal were blessed with a baby boy at HN Reliance Hospital this morning. Both Katrina and the baby are fine. It further read, “Male baby born at 08:23:18; mother and baby are stable. Discharge not yet planned.”

In September, the couple had announced their pregnancy on social media, yet again through a joint post. In the Polaroid photo shared by the couple, Vicky was seen affectionately holding Katrina’s baby bump. They had captioned it as, “On our way to start the best chapter of our lives with hearts full of joy and gratitude.” As soon as the news was announced, the Bollywood fraternity took to the comments section of Vicky and Katrina’s announcement post to congratulate them.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas commented, “So happy! Congratulations.” Kareena Kapoor Khan added, “Kat, welcome to the boy mamma club! So happy for you and Vicky.” Parineeti Chopra wrote, “Congrats, new mamma and papa!” Actress Sonam Kapoor Ahuja wrote, “Amazing, both of you. All my love.” An excited Rakul Preet Singh wrote, “Omggggg congratulations, you two! So happy!”Katrina and Vicky got married to each other in 2021, after dating for a year. The wedding was a lavish one and took place in Rajasthan. Hospital shares health update of Katrina Kaif and her newborn baby boy | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com
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Eva Longoria says she 'loves' her failures

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Los Angeles, (IANS) Hollywood actress Eva Longoria is getting liberal with her failures. The actress shared that she loves her "failures".

The former Desperate Housewives star has recalled the "struggle" of her early days, where she struggled to make ends meet before making it big as an actress and insisted she doesn't regret going through hardship because it has made her more grateful for the life she has now, reports ‘Female First UK’.

She told The Sun newspaper, “I loved my struggle, I loved when I moved to Hollywood and had six dollars in my bank account. I love my failures, that’s where you grow and learn. I was in the rat race and I was in auditions, and I was in corporate America and I was in many jobs at one time, and I struggled to pay my rent and I had a student loan and I went through that, and I would never change my experience of hardship or touching every rung of the ladder. I like that because it makes me appreciate this position I am in more now”.

As per ‘Female First UK’, the 50-year-old actress, who was previously married to Tyler Christopher and Tony Parker and has seven-year-old son Santiago with husband Jose wouldn't change anything about her past.

She said, “I wouldn’t give my younger self advice. I wouldn’t say, ‘Don’t marry that guy’ or, ‘Watch that left turn’. I don’t want to correct my mistakes. I love the path I was on, holes and all. Eva grew up on a ranch in Texas and while her father was keen for them all to live off their land, her mother used to sneak a regular treat for her four daughters.She recalled, “I loved my childhood, I grew up on a ranch, with chickens, pigs and cows. My dad made us eat off the land, we could only eat what we grew. My mum would get paid once a month, she was a teacher, and on her pay day she would get Domino’s pizza and we would eat it and hide the pizza box in the neighbour’s trash so my dad wouldn’t know we ate out. That’s how I grew up. My dad was like, ‘The land will give us what we need’”. Eva Longoria says she 'loves' her failures | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com
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Shah Rukh Khan says he 'respects' his children Aryan Khan, Suhana Khan as 'colleagues' in the professional space

Shah Rukh Khan says he 'respects' his children Aryan Khan, Suhana Khan as 'colleagues' in the professional space(Photo: D'YAVOL X/Instagram)

Mumbai (IANS) Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan recently took the internet by storm with his famous #AskSRK session on X (formerly Twitter).

During the Q&A session, Shah Rukh Khan was seen answering a lot of questions by fans and stirring headlines. A fan questioned him over working with his children, Suhana Khan and Aryan Khan, in the professional space. The question read, - “AskSRK How does it feel being directed by Aryan in some scenes and now acting alongside Suhana in your upcoming film? Must be a proud dad moment!”

To this, SRK, with all humility and love for his babies, replied, "On sets I respect them like my colleagues…and appreciate their inputs and hard work." Offsets…I just wish and pray their hard work pays off." When another fan asked him about working with Suhana Khan in King, SRK simply wrote, "Apna apna sa lagta hai (It feels personal.)" In another round of questions, a fan asked him if the megastar ever watches his own movies.

The question read, “Sir, do you ever rewatch your old films and think, “Wow, this guy’s good?” #AskSRK” Answering to this, SRK replied, “Actually I hardly watch my old films…but when I chance upon them…I feel very shy and awkward.” Another fan was seen requesting SRK for the second part of his son Aryan Khan's directorial debut, Bad***as of Bollywood.

The fan wrote, “Sir, tell Aryan we need the second part of Bad***as of Bollywood.” To this, Shah Rukh replied, “It’s very difficult to tell your children what to do. But I am sure he will be working on it.” For the uninitiated, Aryan Khan debuted as a director in the Hindi film industry with the OTT series directorial debut, The Ba***ds of Bollywood.

The web series, which aired on the 18th of September, made its way to fans’ hearts, winning Aryan a lot of appreciation from industry folks and audiencess alike.

The Ba****ds of Bollywood starred Bobby Deol, Lakshya, Sehar Bamba, Manoj Bawa, Mona Singh, Manish Chaudhari, Raghav Juyal, Anya Singh and Gautami Kapoor. It saw cameos from Salman Khan, Karan Johar and Ranveer Singh and was created by Aryan Khan along with Bilal Siddiqui and Manav Chauhan.

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Elizabeth Olsen won't do films if they don't get theatrical release

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Los Angeles, (IANS) Hollywood actress Elizabeth Olsen is putting her foot down. The actress has said that she is no longer signing on to Hollywood studio movies that don’t have a guaranteed theatrical release.

As an indie film darling since the start of her career with 2011’s 'Martha Marcy May Marlene', Olsen is comfortable acting in a movie without distribution that gets sold to a streamer, reports 'Variety'.

The actress has shared that her preference is always a theatrical release.

She told 'InStyle' magazine, “If a movie is made independently and only sells to a streamer, then fine. But I don’t want to make something where (streaming is) the end-all. I think it’s important for people to gather as a community, to see other humans, be together in a space".

"That’s why I like sports. I think it’s really powerful for people to come together for something that they’re excited about. We don’t even audition in person anymore", she added.

As per 'Variety', since her last outing as the Scarlet Witch in the Marvel Cinematic Universe courtesy of 2022’s 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness', Olsen has made only indie movies such as 2023’s 'His Three Daughters', 2024’s 'The Assessment' and the upcoming A24 romantic comedy 'Eternity'. Only 'His Three Daughters' was backed by a streamer (in this case Netflix), although it was given an awards-qualifying theatrical release in select theaters.

Olsen knows a thing or two about bringing millions of people together in movie theaters thanks to the MCU, where she’s played Scarlet Witch since debuting in the post-credits scene of 2014’s 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier'.

"Making the films are fun. Goofy. It’s ridiculous. We’re grown people like children on a playground”, Olsen said about the MCU. “We’re flying. We’re shooting things out of our hands. And it’s a character that I’ve gotten to return to so many times after over 10 years. It’s good to put her down and then I miss her and I want her back. I’d jump at the opportunity to be in her shoes again".

Olsen added about the pros of the MCU, “It’s the consistency of a community and a job, which is hard to find. The insane camera movement, stunt work and special effects, visual effects that are happening in real time"."It’s a lot of coordination, it’s hundreds and hundreds of people on set, and it’s a powerful thing to be a part of all those people working towards one goal. The people doing the visual effects are artiste. The soul, the spirit, the heart is fulfilled doing it. It does mean something. I care about the acting being great, everyone does", she added. Elizabeth Olsen won't do films if they don't get theatrical release | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com
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Big B shares festive family photo with Aishwarya, Abhishek and others to wish ‘Happy Diwali’

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Mumbai, (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan shared a beautiful family photograph featuring Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan and Aaradhya Bachchan among others, extending heartfelt Diwali greetings to his fans.

Big B took to Instagram, where he shared the picture which also featured his daughter Shweta Bachchan along with Navya Naveli Nanda, Agastya Nanda and Nikhil Nanda.

For the caption, he wrote: “Happy (happy face emoji) + Diwali (diya emoji) = Happy Diwali.”

This comes when rumours of the actress' reported separation from husband Abhishek Bachchan, which keeps making rounds. However, the couple keep making public appearances together. The speculations of their separation started when the couple arrived separately at an event in the city.

Earlier this month, the cine icon celebrated his 83rd birthday and Aishwarya sent her best wishes to her father-in-law on her daughter Aaradhya’s behalf.

She shared a heartwarming picture of the icon and her daughter.

She wrote in the caption, "Happy Birthday dearest Pa-Dadajiii. Love and God bless always".

On the work front, Amitabh will be narrating the opening scene in Farhan Akhtar-starrer ‘120 Bahadur’, which draws deeply from the true events of the 1962 India-Sino war.

The revelation of Big B lending his voice to the film was made during an episode of the quiz based reality show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’. The episode features Farhan and his father, the legendary screenwriter, Javed Akhtar. The two also celebrate Amitabh Bachchan’s birthday on the sets of the show.

Farhan then spoke about the Battle of Rezang La and the brave soldiers who fought against 3,000 Chinese forces. Later, Farhan requests Amitabh Bachchan for a favour, to narrate the opening sequence of their film.

He said, “Our film begins with a narrator’s voice that explains what exactly happened during Rezang La. If you could please be the narrator for our opening, it would be an honour”.

‘120 Bahadur’ has been shot in the breathtaking landscapes of Ladakh, and draws deeply from the true events of the 1962 India-Sino war. Farhan essays the role of Major Shaitan Singh Bhati in the film. The brave Major along with his soldiers of the 13 Kumaon Regiment stood shoulder to shoulder against overwhelming enemy forces.Directed by Razneesh ‘Razy’ Ghai and produced by Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar of Excel Entertainment, and Amit Chandrra of Trigger Happy Studios, the film is set to release in cinemas on November 21, 2025. Big B shares festive family photo with Aishwarya, Abhishek and others to wish ‘Happy Diwali’ | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com
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Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck reunite on the red carpet


Ben Affleck continues to support Jennifer Lopez's professional endeavors, People reports.

Lopez, 56, stars in the upcoming musical, Kiss of the Spider Woman, and appeared at the Monday, Oct. 6, New York City premiere.

Along with Lopez, the film's executive producer, Affleck, made a surprise appearance at the N.Y.C. event. Affleck and Matt Damon’s Artist Equity production company co-produced the movie.

At the premiere, the former couple posed together in celebration of the production. A few photos captured the two A-listers chatting with each other on the carpet. Affleck, 53, also spoke to the press about the film.

For the occasion, Lopez wore a sculptural gown from Harris Reed's spring 2026 collection.

Ahead of the screening, Lopez introduced the film and thanked her ex-husband, saying, “Thank you so much, thank you everybody for being here tonight. Thank you, Ben, this movie wouldn’t have been made without Ben and without Artist Equity.”

“I read the script, if you know, I was in bed and I was just floored," she continued. "I was just like could this be happening right now. I get to sing, I get to dance, I get to act. I get to be an old-time Hollywood movie star."

Affleck's supportive appearance follows their 2025 divorce. The former couple initially met in 2002 and began dating. After ending their engagement in 2004, they both pursued other relationships and started families of their own. Then in 2021, they rekindled their romance and they married in an intimate Las Vegas ceremony in July 2022. The next month, they celebrated their nuptials with a second ceremony in Georgia in front of friends and family.In 2024 they split, citing irreconcilable differences. They settled their divorce in February. Source Article
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Kajol shares "magical & imperfectly perfect" moments with Shah Rukh Khan

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Mumbai (IANS) Bollywood superstar Kajol took to her social media account to share a heartfelt post reminiscing about her reunion with Shah Rukh Khan and Karan Johar at the Filmfare Awards 2025 held recently.

Calling it one of those rare nights that felt "magical and imperfectly perfect", exactly like their movies, she penned down a heartfelt note. She wrote, "Had to do a #whathappenedthatnight post... it felt magical and cool and brought sooooooo many memories back! Think you guys felt all the love and laughter in the air as well. So glad that I wore Manish Malhotra’s saree and that it was almost the same as the one I wore in the song in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. "It was just an imperfectly perfect night... exactly like our movies!"

In the video reel shared by Kajol, she was seen walking hand in hand with Shah Rukh Khan on stage, also dancing to some of the iconic songs, recreating some of their most iconic movie moments. The duo, joined by Karan Johar towards the end of their performance, hugged and laughed as the audience erupted in applause, a sight that instantly transported fans back to the 90s era of "DDLJ" and "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai".

The post features several moments from the night, with Kajol performing alongside SRK on a medley of timeless hits, including "Sooraj Hua Maddham" from "Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham", "Ladki Badi Anjaani Hai" from "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai", and ending with the unforgettable "Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge" track. During the event, Shah Rukh Khan revealed on stage that Kajol had been extremely unwell but still travelled all the way to Ahmedabad, where the show was being held for the performance at his request.

"She instantly said yes despite being unwell, and I am so grateful to her for her gesture," he said, earning loud applause from the audience. Kajol's social media stories also featured behind-the-scenes glimpses, a heartwarming hug with SRK and Karan Johar, a monochrome throwback of her and SRK holding Filmfare trophies from their early years, and fresh snapshots with Anupam Kher and her team.Dressed in a black sequined Manish Malhotra sari, Kajol exuded vintage charm, repeating the night in warmth, laughter and nostalgia. On the Filmfare stage, Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol were later joined by Karan Johar and Anupam Kher as well after their performance, creating a visual treat for "Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge" fans. Kajol shares "magical & imperfectly perfect" moments with Shah Rukh Khan | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com
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