Taylor Swift to have 'multiple outfit changes' for wedding

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Los Angeles, (IANS) Pop icon Taylor Swift is set to have a grand wedding. The singer-songwriter will have several custom dresses in the running for her upcoming wedding to Travis Kelce.

The 36-year-old singer and NFL star, 36, is expected to be channelling her inner tour persona with numerous outfit changes during her two-day wedding celebration at New York’s Madison Square Garden, which is expected to take place next weekend, reports ‘Female First UK’.

A source told Page Six that the Love Story hitmaker is expected to have "multiple outfit changes" during her nuptials. Monse designers Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia, the former co-creative directors of Oscar de la Renta, are said to be among the top contenders to design one of Swift's gowns.

As per ‘Female First UK’, in April, it was reported that Taylor's wedding dress will be inspired by the gown worn by Dame Elizabeth Taylor when she married her first husband, Conrad Hilton, in 1950 after researching the movie icon for her song of the same name.

A source told the Daily Mail newspaper, "Taylor spent so much time looking at old photos of Elizabeth Taylor when she was making her music video for that song that she became enamoured with the movie queen's style. So when she started thinking about her wedding dress, she looked up Elizabeth's old gowns online”.

The insider added that the singer loved the "flattering" fit of Elizabeth's dress, saying, "Taylor said she liked how it was old fashioned and came in at the waistline, plus the lace detailing”.

It was also previously reported that Taylor may opt for Sarah Burton. Details of Taylor and Travis' upcoming nuptials are being kept under wraps, so much so their guests are unsure where they are getting married.Earlier this week, Travis' friends, fellow NFL tight end George Kittle and his wife Claire, insisted they are in the dark as to where they will be going for the celebration. Taylor Swift to have 'multiple outfit changes' for wedding | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → July 07, 2026

‘The Angry Birds Movie 3’ trailer pushes Red into unfamiliar territory

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Mumbai, (IANS) The makers of ‘The Angry Birds Movie 3’ have released the official trailer on social media.

It offered a fresh glimpse into the next chapter of the animated franchise. The trailer teases a new storyline that pushes Red into unfamiliar territory, introducing unexpected challenges and a new family dynamic that adds a fresh twist to the beloved character’s journey. Paramount Pictures shared the trailer, poster, and first-look images of the upcoming film on Instagram and wrote, “Parenthood is a game-changer. Watch the new trailer for The #AngryBirdsMovie3 - only in theatres December 23.”

Having previously taken on the green pigs and protected Bird Island, Red now faces his biggest challenge yet—fatherhood. The Angry Birds Movie 3 brings in a fresh family dynamic that places him in completely unfamiliar territory. As he struggles to adjust to the demands of parenthood, he is also drawn into a global mission, discovering that being a hero at home can be just as demanding as saving the world.

Produced by John Cohen, Dan Chuba, Carla Connor, and Namit Malhotra, the film is directed by John Rice from a screenplay by Thurop Van Orman. The star-studded voice cast features Jason Sudeikis, Josh Gad, Emma Myers, Rachel Bloom, Walker Scobell, Danny McBride, Marcello Hernández, Tim Robinson, Anna Cathcart, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Nikki Glaser, MrBeast, Salish Matter, Psalm West, Sam Richardson, and James Austin Johnson, with Lily James and Keke Palmer.

The upcoming installment in the animated franchise is based on the hugely popular Rovio game series. The new film sees Jason Sudeikis return as Red, who is now up against an entirely different challenge—fatherhood. As per the official synopsis, “one angry bird will face his greatest challenge yet, surviving fatherhood… while saving the world!”“The Angry Birds Movie 3” will release in India in English and Hindi on 1 January 2027. ‘The Angry Birds Movie 3’ trailer pushes Red into unfamiliar territory | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → July 03, 2026

Madhuri Dixit remembers her ‘Aai’ on her birthday: Not a day goes by without thinking of you

Mumbai: Actor Madhuri Dixit attends the success party of the film ‘Maa Behen' in Mumbai on Sunday, June 14, 2026. (Photo: IANS)

Mumbai,  (IANS) Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit Nene has remembered her mother Snehlata Dixit on her third birth anniversary and said that not a day goes by without thinking of her and feeling her presence in the little moments of life.

Madhuri took to her stories section, where she shared a collage featuring pictures of her along with her mother.

She added the message: “Happy Birthday, Aai. Not a day goes by without thinking of you and feeling your presence in the little moments of life.”

“Your love, strength and warmth continue to guide us everyday. Missing you always and celebrating you with love today.”

Madhuri’s mother, Snehlata Dixit, passed away at their Mumbai residence on March 12, 2023, at the age of 91.

On the work front, Mahduri’s latest release is Maa Behen.

The dark comedy is directed by Suresh Triveni for the streaming giant Netflix. Apart from Madhuri, the film features names such as Triptii Dimri, Dharna Durgaa, Ravi Kishan, Geetanjali Kulkarni, Arunoday Singh, and Shardul Bhardwaj.

“Maa Behen” is about a mother named Rekha, who’s juggling in her life until an ultimate curveball comes her, a dead body in her kitchen. With her two daughters, Jaya, the responsible one, and Sushma, the wild card, this trio must think fast, lie faster, and somehow keep their nosy neighbors from sniffing out the truth.

The 59-year-old star’s latest film also includes the OTT series Mrs. Deshpande directed by Nagesh Kukunoor. In which, she was seen playing a serial killer. It follows a police, who investigates the case of a copycat killer; to uncover the mystery of the crimes, they approach the imprisoned serial killer, whose methods are being mimicked.Talking about the actress, Madhuri, one of Bollywood’s best dancers, has appeared in over 70 Hindi films, attaining nationwide stardom that influenced Indian popular culture. She was credited for singularly paralleling her male contemporaries by leading star vehicles in a male-dominated industry. Madhuri Dixit remembers her ‘Aai’ on her birthday: Not a day goes by without thinking of you | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → June 28, 2026

Adele planning huge comeback to music, swings between UK, US

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Los Angeles, (IANS) Singer-songwriter Adele has been on a hiatus for close to 2 years but now, she is reportedly preparing to make a huge comeback.

The 38-year-old singer stepped out of the spotlight in November 2024 as she wrapped up her Las Vegas residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, reports ‘Female First UK’.

However, as per a report, Adele has left her home in Los Angeles and flown to London where she has been spotted at Church Studios in Crouch End, North London, the venue owned by producer Paul Epworth where she recorded parts of her 2015 album 25.

A source told The Sun newspaper the singer has been busy writing and recording new music there, as they said, "Adele is spending at least a fortnight in London writing and recording music”.

The source added, “She was in and out of sessions last week and will be back in there this week, but she is keeping a low profile while she is here. She feels safe at Church Studios and it’s where Paul is based, so it made sense to travel over for the ­sessions, rather than work somewhere else in Los Angeles”.

As per ‘Female First UK’, Bon Iver frontman Justin Vernon was also spotted at the studios last week but it's not known if he's been working with Adele. Gracie Abrams was also spotted shooting a music video outside the building last week. Artistes including Blur, Oasis, Coldplay and Sir Paul McCartney have all previously worked at the studio, which was previously owned by Eurhythmics star Dave Stewart.

Adele chose the location because she wants her new music to honour her hometown of London. An insider said, "Adele has been living in Los Angeles for a decade now and although she loves it, her roots in London are very important to her”.

“People close to her have been encouraging her to reconnect with where she grew up for her new music, because they believe it will help inspire something different. Her last album was well received but it was very Hollywood. People loved Adele originally because she was down to earth and relatable, so she’s trying to bring that back by drawing on inspirations in her home town”, they added.Since landing back in the UK, Adele has been photographed out and about attending actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson's recent birthday party while she also headed to Lola Young’s concert at the O2 Academy Brixton. In November 2024, as the Hello hitmaker brought her Weekends with Adele residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace to a close, Adele told the audience she wanted to do a residency so she could spend more time with her young son. Adele planning huge comeback to music, swings between UK, US | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → June 23, 2026

Alia Bhatt is beyond words after seeing Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram in ‘Ramayana’

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Mumbai,  (IANS) Actress Alia Bhatt took to social media to react to the first look of Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram in “Ramayana.”

The actress is beyond words after witnessing her husband’s transformation for the epic saga. Taking to her Instagram handle, Alia shared the first look teaser from the movie and wrote, “Some things don’t need words. This feels like the start of something unforgettable. Diwali 2026 — we’re waiting.”

Notably, Alia Bhatt has always been one of Ranbir Kapoor’s biggest cheerleaders, both personally and professionally. Whether it’s attending his film screenings, sharing heartfelt posts on social media, or speaking fondly of him in interviews, the ‘Raazi’ actress never misses a chance to celebrate her husband’s achievements.

On Thursday, the makers dropped the much-awaited first look of Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Yash from their upcoming film Ramayana. The announcement video opens with a striking portrayal of the holy trinity — Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva — symbolizing the cosmic forces. It then seamlessly shifts, through vivid animation, to reveal the lead characters from the epic tale: Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, and Yash as the formidable Ravana.

The teaser highlights a compelling contrast between Yash’s fierce and intense portrayal of Ravana and Ranbir Kapoor’s serene and composed depiction of Lord Ram. It also features glimpses of Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, and Lord Shiva.

Sharing the first look glimpse on Instagram, the makers wrote, “Ten years of Aspiration. Relentless Conviction to bring the Greatest Epic of all time to the World. An outcome through a collaboration of some of the world’s best to ensure that Ramayana is presented with the greatest amount of Reverence and Respect. Welcome to the Beginning. Let’s Celebrate the IMMORTAL story of Rama v/s Ravana. Our Truth. Our History.”“Ramayana, directed by Nitesh Tiwari,” is set for a global release, with Part 1 arriving in Diwali 2026 and Part 2 following in Diwali 2027. Alia Bhatt is beyond words after seeing Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram in ‘Ramayana’ | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → June 22, 2026

Kriti Sanon’s fitness regimen for ‘Cocktail 2’: Nutrition dialled in to protect face while leaning the body

Mumbai: Actor Kriti Sanon at the trailer launch event of the film ‘Cocktail 2’ in Mumbai on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. (Photo: IANS)

Mumbai, (IANS) Bollywood actress Kriti Sanon, who is gearing up for the release of her upcoming movie, ‘Cocktail 2’ followed a strict fitness plan to achieve that stunning frame.

On Thursday, the actress took to the Stories section of her Instagram, and re-shared a Reel from her fitness coach and Indian footballer, Karan Sawhney.

In the video, Kriti can be seen setting her foot on a steep incline walk. She said in the video, “Karan, I just want you to see this. Inclined walk”.

The video then cuts to Karan explaining her fitness plan, and how the actress went about with the plan.

He said, “The brief for ‘Cocktail 2’ was different than anything done before for Kriti. For the first time, she was doing a bikini scene. We were training six times a week. We had to have our abs showing. She had to be super toned, super fit, super lean throughout the movie”.

Mumbai: Actors Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna at the trailer launch event of the film ‘Cocktail 2’ in Mumbai on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. (Photo: IANS)

He further mentioned, “And the kind of training we did for it for this time, with her nutrition, with her sleep, with her food, we included a lot of inclined walks. She was eating a high protein diet. We were in a sort of a deficit, but along with a lot of strength training and basically staying active throughout the day. I mean, it was a challenge, but as you can see, she pulled it off”.

He also penned a long note in the caption, as he furnished the details of the fitness plan, as he wrote, “When @kritisanon and I first had a chat, we didn’t just have a fitness goal we had a director’s vision to bring to life. She was stepping into the role of Ally in Cocktail 2. And with that came something that pushed her harder than anything before her first ever bikini scene. That’s not just a physical challenge. That’s mental. That’s emotional. That’s showing up every single day even when you don’t feel like it. She had to be fit and lean, NOT SIZE ZERO! The brief was clear and uncompromising. Super lean. Super toned. Abs that actually show on camera. Strength that reads through the screen”.

He went on, “But this was the real challenge, don’t lose the glow. Don’t hollow out the face. The director @homster needed Ally to look fit AND luminous. Too lean and you lose that. Too soft and you miss the mark. That’s the fine line we walked. Every. Single. Week. Here’s what the journey looked like behind the scenes. Heavy strength training to build shape and definition. Incline walks for slow, sustainable fat burn without muscle loss Zone 2 cardio to keep the metabolism working without burning her out. Nutrition dialled in to protect the face while leaning the body. Regular director briefings factored into every phase of the plan Dedication. Consistency. Discipline. Kriti brought all three relentlessly”.“This wasn’t just about looking good for a scene. This was about honouring the character, the director’s vision, and most importantly,herself. Ally is real because @kritisanon made her real. So proud of you. This is just the beginning”, he added. Kriti Sanon’s fitness regimen for ‘Cocktail 2’: Nutrition dialled in to protect face while leaning the body | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → June 16, 2026

Madonna hopes fans put their phones down and connect with concerts

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Los Angeles, (IANS) Singer-songwriter Madonna recently took over New York City to celebrate Confessions II, the sequel of her album ‘Confessions on a Dance Floor’, which was released 2 decades ago.

During the Tribeca Film Festival premiere of the visualizer for her Confessions II album, debuting July 3, the 7-time Grammy winner explained that the short is “really about connection”, which she hopes to convey in her music, reports ‘Deadline’.

She said, “I don’t want to make mindless music. I want to make music that’s about something. Dance music makes you move your body, and you feel the pulse. It’s, like, you’re connecting to the universe, you’re connecting to other humans”.

She further mentioned, “The movie’s really about connection. I emerge from my solitude of this apartment and go right into a forest with people with lasers coming out of their asses. You just really go through life, take risks, be curious, be observant. And put your fucking phones down and connect”.

As per ‘Deadline, following her appearance at Coachella set in April, the Queen of Pop noted that “everybody had their phones up (and) I didn’t know what anyone looked like”, which is part of the reason she had fans lock their devices in recent screening.

Directed by David Toro and Solomon Chase (aka TORSO), Confessions II is a 13-minute short featuring the first six tracks of Madonna’s upcoming 15th studio album, debuting Monday on YouTube.It features cameos from Benedict Cumberbatch, Debi Mazar, Kate Moss, Julia Garner, Odessa A’zion, Richard E. Grant, Honey Dijon, Madonna’s daughter Lourdes Leon and more. The Tribeca appearance came after Madonna performed songs from the album in a surprise concert. Madonna hopes fans put their phones down and connect with concerts | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → June 11, 2026

Kiara Advani wishes 'Toxic' maker Geetu Mohandas: A genius mind powered by infectious passion

Mumbai: Actor Kiara Advani attends a screening of the film 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' in Mumbai on Thursday, April 30, 2026. (Photo: IANS)

Mumbai, (IANS) Bollywood actress Kiara Advani wished the director of her upcoming period gangster drama. "Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups" on social media.

The 'Shershaah' actress took to the Stories section of her official Instagram handle and called the filmmaker a "genius mind constantly powered by passion and fearless vision".

"Happy Birthday to the captain of our ship...A genius mind powered by infectious passion and a fearless vision...Here’s to your best year yet...Love and more love to you always... @geetu_mohandas (sic)," read her post.

Commemorating the occasion, the makers also released a Behind The Scenes (BTS) video from the shoot of the highly anticipated drama on Monday.

The clip had Geetu calling the shots on the set, along with orchestrating large-scale action sequences, and guiding performances.

"Behind every shot that hit different, every silence that said more than dialogues ever could, there she was! Happy birthday @geetu_mohandas," the post further included the wish.

In December last year, the makers unveiled Kiara's sizzling first look as Nadia from "Toxic".

Speaking about Kiara’s performance in the drama, Geetu had shared, “Some performances don’t just belong to a film, they redefine an artist. What Kiara created on screen in this film is nothing short of transformative. As a director, I am deeply proud of her and for the performance she has delivered, and for the faith and heart she brought into our shared journey.”

Jointly backed by Venkat K. Narayana and Yash under the banner of KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations, "Toxic" features 'KGF' star Yash as the lead, along with Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria, and Rukmini Vasanth in significant roles.In April, the makers announced that they had decided to delay the release of "Toxic". The project, which was previously expected to be released on June 4 this year, will now reach the cinema halls across the globe on a new date, which is yet to be announced. Kiara Advani wishes 'Toxic' maker Geetu Mohandas: A genius mind powered by infectious passion | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → June 10, 2026

Taylor Swift on original song for ‘Toy Story 5’: Wrote it as soon as I got home from the screening

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Mumbai, (IANS) Grammy winner Taylor Swift has announced her original song for Toy Story 5 and revealed that she wrote the number titled ‘I Knew It, I knew It” as soon as I got home from the screening.

She wrote on Instagram: “It’ a Toy Story You knew it! My new original song “I Knew It, I Knew You” for Disney and @pixar’s @toystory 5 will be yours on June 5th. I’ve always dreamed of getting to write for these characters who I’ve adored since I was a 5 year old kid watching the first Toy Story movie.”

The singer said she instantly fell in love with the fifth installment.

“I fell instantly in love with Toy Story 5 when I was lucky enough to see it in its early stages, and I wrote this song as soon as I got home from the screening. Sometimes you just know, right?

You can pre-order now exclusively on my site and catch Toy Story 5 in theaters June 19th.”

The track is co-written and co-produced by Swift and Jack Antonoff, making his return to working with the star after last appearing on her “The Tortured Poets Department” album.

Toy Story began in 1995 with the release of the animated feature film of the same name, which focuses on a diverse group of toys featuring a classic cowboy doll named Sheriff Woody and a modern spaceman action figure named Buzz Lightyear.

It comprises six animated feature films, including Toy Story, Toy Story 2, Toy Story 3, Toy Story 4. Toy Story 5 and the spin-off film Lightyear.The first Toy Story was the first feature-length film to be made entirely using computer-generated imagery. The first two films were directed by John Lasseter, the third film by Lee Unkrich, the fourth film by Josh Cooley, the fifth film by Andrew Stanton, and Lightyear by Angus MacLane. Taylor Swift on original song for ‘Toy Story 5’: Wrote it as soon as I got home from the screening | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → June 05, 2026

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

Janhvi Kapoor on pushing limits for films: Nothing is too much

Bhopal: Actor Janhvi Kapoor during a promotional event for her upcoming film in Bhopal on Saturday, May 23, 2026. (Photo: IANS)

New Delhi, (IANS) Since making her debut with Dhadak in 2018, Janhvi Kapoor has been trying to prove her mettle through a diverse range of projects. Be it “Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl” or “Mili”, “Bawaal” to her latest “Peddi”, the actress believes strong stories deserve complete dedication.

Asked Janhvi, who will be seen starring alongside Ram Charan in “Peddi”, how much is too much for an actor to invest in a role.

Pat came the reply from the doe-eyed beauty, who made her Telugu debut in Jr. NTR’s 2024’s action drama Devara: Part 1, to IANS: “Oh, I think nothing is too much.”

The 29-year-old actress, who has worked on stunt-heavy sequences head-on in some of her films, added: “I think for your art, if you feel convinced and if you feel strongly about the story and your role and the message, then give your life for it.”

Her next is “Peddi”, a sports action drama film by Buchi Babu Sana. The film features Ram as a "crossover athlete" who transitions between the three difficult sports including cricket, wrestling and sprinting.

Asked if she is a sports enthusiast, Janhvi, who is the daughter of the late superstar Sridevi and producer Boney Kapoor, said: “I actually, I wasn't very athletically inclined. I used to enjoy dancing though, always.”

The Telugu film Peddi is directed by Buchi Babu Sana. The film also stars Boman Irani, Shiva Rajkumar, Janhvi Kapoor, Jagapathi Babu and Divyenndu. The film is finally releasing on June 4.

In the Bollywood front, Janhvi was last seen in Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari by Shashank Khaitan. It also stars Varun Dhawan, Sanya Malhotra, Rohit Saraf, Maniesh Paul and Akshay Oberoi.The film followed Sunny and Tulsi, who are heartbroken after their partners, Ananya and Vikram, abandon them to marry each other. Sunny and Tulsi then team up to crash the wedding of their former lovers. Janhvi Kapoor on pushing limits for films: Nothing is too much | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → May 29, 2026

Miley Cyrus calls herself a ‘logical wild card’

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Los Angeles, (IANS) Singer-songwriter Miley Cyrus has shared that she likes to be "reliably unpredictable". The 33-year-old singer said that she's not "super into astrology".

The singer-songwriter has described herself as a "logical wild card", reports ‘Female First UK’.

The chart-topping singer, who will celebrate her next birthday in November, told ‘Variety’, "I’m a Sagittarius. My sisters are Capricorns. I love Scorpios, Sagittariuses and Capricorns, that whole trifecta. I’m not super into astrology, but I know, by the book, what that means. I’m kind of a logical wild card, if that makes sense”.

She further mentioned, “I like to do something bold but also do my own math about it. I want to know what I want before I make a choice. But anything I say could be out the window tomorrow. I like to be reliably unpredictable”.

As per ‘Female First UK’, Miley emerged as a teen idol with her portrayal of Miley Stewart in the Disney series Hannah Montana between 2006 and 2011. And she has observed that "Hannah was like Mickey Mouse in her own way".

Asked what advice she'd give to her on-screen character, she said, "I mean, Hannah feels like she’s got it all figured out. I would tell her to definitely ditch the Season 1 wig and tell Disney that, you know, you get what you pay for! And then the other thing is, because I was her, I didn’t realise how important and how impactful she actually was. Hannah was like Mickey Mouse in her own way, she made people feel like they got this little piece of magic. I would want Hannah to ground into the Miley Stewart and know that that magic is from deep within. It’s not about the wig and the boots and the music. It’s about who you are underneath all that”.Earlier this year, Miley revealed that she willed the Hannah Montana anniversary special "into existence". The singer started discussing the prospect of making a 20th anniversary special before being approached about the idea. Miley Cyrus calls herself a ‘logical wild card’ | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → May 28, 2026

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan heads to Cannes with daughter Aaradhya

Anantapur: Actress Aishwarya Rai addresses the birth centenary celebrations of Sri Sathya Sai Baba in Puttaparthi, Anantapur district, Andhra Pradesh, on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. (Photo: IANS)

Mumbai, (IANS) Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who has been away from the silver screen for quite some time, was seen jetting off to the ongoing edition of the Cannes Film Festival.

The actress was accompanied by her daughter Aaradhya Bachchan as the two twinned in black. The mother-daughter duo posed for the paparazzi before they walked to the departure section of the Terminal 2 of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.

Aishwarya Rai is a regular at Cannes, and is known for her iconic looks at the red carpet of the film festival. Over the years, the actress has built a solid rapport at the fest, and draws huge reaction from the international media.

Earlier, the actress celebrated 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.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 daughter Aaradhya Bachchan.

Prior to this, 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. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan heads to Cannes with daughter Aaradhya | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → May 22, 2026

Mira Rajput Kapoor speaks about business aspirations of daughter Misha Kapoor

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Mumbai, (IANS) Social media personality Mira Rajput Kapoor, who is also the wife of Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor, has shared excerpts of her chat with her 9 year old daughter Misha Kapoor.

On Sunday, Mira took to the Stories section of her Instagram, and penned a long note, in which she spoke about the recent conversation with her daughter.

She wrote, “A chat with my 9 year old My daughter asked me at dinner last night while my Dad and I were discussing how work is going, ‘Can I also be a part of this conversation’. I said, ‘Ofcourse’. She remarked, ‘But I'm not a businesswoman’. I said, ‘Yes you are. You have your own bakery. You did a pop-up’. So she said ‘But that was just once’. I asked her ‘Did you make money? Did you enjoy what you did? Did you follow your passion?’ So she smiled and said, ‘Yes’. So I told her, ‘Then you can do it again. You're already a businesswoman’. Our girls don't need to be encouraged to have dreams. They already do”.

She further mentioned, “They just need us to help them through self-doubt. Their thoughts are far more crystallised than ours were at that age. Involve your kids in your conversations. Show them what you're doing. Explain why you're busy, why you're tired, why you're still excited and ready to go back. Of course there's more to a business than just those three things, but for her it simplified the dream while adding responsibility. They're watching us follow our dreams so let's show them how to be fearless”.Mira Rajput Kapoor and Shahid Kapoor tied the knot on July 7, 2015. Their daughter, Misha Kapoor, was born on August 26, 2016. The couple later welcomed a son, Zain Kapoor, in 2018. Mira Rajput Kapoor speaks about business aspirations of daughter Misha Kapoor | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → May 01, 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

Zanai Bhosle says late grandmother Asha Bhosle ‘promised she'd comeback to her very soon’

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Mumbai, (IANS) Legendary singer Asha Bhosle's passing away on April 12, left the entire nation in a state of grief and shock

Just like the legendary singer’s umpteen number of fans, her granddaughter Zanai Bhosle too is grief-stricken by the demise of her grandmother.

The young girl took to her social media account to express her grief and sorrow, and shared a cute video of herself with her grandmother, highlighting their beautiful bond. She also mentioned that the legendary singer 'promised to return to her'.

She wrote, “As I wake up this morning, I realise I have lost my partner in crime, my bestfriend, a person who completed my entire world and the first person to hold me when I was born.”

The doting granddaughter added, “What do I do now? Who am I supposed to wake up and give a hug to in the morning and have chai with? Who’s going to be waiting for me everyday when I come home or who am I supposed to crack lame jokes with..”

“These are just a few things to remember her by, but to all those who have felt this loss with me, remember that she was and is the definition of LIFE and LAUGHTER, so if you have to remember her only remember her that way!!”

She’s looking down on us all, especially her family and so believe she’s going to comeback to me very soon, because that is what she promised me and told me always!!”

Zanai further added, “I have lost the love of my life and there is no bigger grief in the world so I urge you guys to live life to your fullest and celebrate her that way and celebrate her life!!”

Expressing her love for her grandmother, Zanai wrote, “I love you ashaai, and goodbye for now my love.. I know you are always going to be with me no matter what, just waiting for you to come back to me and hug me once again.”For the uninitiated, Asha Bhosle passed away on April 12 following multi organ failure. Zanai Bhosle says late grandmother Asha Bhosle ‘promised she'd comeback to her very soon’ | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → April 16, 2026

Lisa Kudrow ‘preserved’ another role as she wasn't convinced ‘Friends’ would be a hit

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Los Angeles, (IANS) Hollywood star Lisa Kudrow, popular for playing the iconic character Phoebe Buffay, was wary of leaving “Mad About You” for the then-unknown sitcom “Friends”, so was keen to "preserve" her role if possible.

She played Phoebe Buffay for 10 years on the beloved comedy series, but when she was first cast in the role, she had a recurring role as a sarcastic and indifferent waitress in an already-established comedy series.

She told Vanity Fair magazine: “I was really proud to be able to have a role on Mad About You.

“Honestly, when I shot the pilot of Friends, I thought, 'Yeah, I mean, this is a good show. But good shows don't get picked up all the time.'

"Thank God for Mad About You, which was my favourite show on TV. I mean, I thought that was such a great show. It was a quality multi-camera show…”

“If there's any hope of me being able to stay on Mad About You, after the (Friends) pilot doesn't get picked up or they pick it up for, you know, 12 more episodes, and then that's it... like after this fails, because there's no telling what's gonna happen, something can be great, and still, it gets cancelled, I'd still have Mad About You.

"I was preserving Mad About You for myself.”

After Lisa was cast in Friends, which debuted in 1994 and also starred Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, David Schwimmer, Matt LeBlanc and the late Matthew Perry, the channel had a dilemma as to how to explain away the fact the same actress would be appearing in two primetime shows as different characters, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

So the actress was delighted when her Mad About You character, Ursula Buffay, was introduced as Phoebe's twin sister, adding depth to her back story.

She said: “Friends found that they had to justify why this same face and voice is gonna be on at 8:00 p.m. on Mad About You once in a while, and then there she is at 8:30 p.m. on Friends.

They had to cope with that. And incorporate Ursula into Friends. I was thrilled, you know, that I could still be Ursula."

The actress recently said that she has been catching up on old episodes of Friends but it "too embarrassed" to watch it in front of her husband Michael Stern.

Asked what sitcoms she watches, she said on BBC Radio 2: "Friends at night before going to bed. I haven't seen many episodes. I sit in the family room, and I wait until my husband goes to sleep because I'm too embarrassed for anyone to see me watching it - but I'll tell all of you!“He knows that I like watching it.” Lisa Kudrow ‘preserved’ another role as she wasn't convinced ‘Friends’ would be a hit | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → April 01, 2026

Taylor Swift love ‘The Traitors’

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Los Angeles, (IANS) Pop icon Taylor Swift harbours special love for ‘The Traitors’. The singer and her parents, Scott and Andrea Swift, are avid viewers of the reality competition series.

Her future mother-in-law Donna Kelce, who was the latest season's first-ever Secret Traitor but got banished during episode three, has confirmed, reports ‘Female First UK’.

Speaking on The Traitors' reunion special, Donna said when asked if Taylor watched the show: “Yes, she’s a watcher. So is her family. They love Traitors”.

As per ‘Female First UK’, Donna admitted her sons, Jason Kelce and Taylor's fiance Travis Kelce, were surprised by her "trecherous" behaviour on the reality show, which was won by former Love Island USA contestant and Traitor Rob Rausch.

Asked what her kids thought of her performance on the show, she said: "They thought that I gave it my best shot, but they’re like, you know, you were probably more treacherous than we thought you could be”.

Travis and Jason previously admitted they were "so proud" of their mom due to her "fantastic" performance on The Traitors.

Speaking on their New Heights podcast last month, Jason said, “I thought she did fantastic. “Like, I know she was eliminated, but I think it’s really hard to go into those shows as, like, an outsider that you become, like, an easy target to try and manoeuvre in that show. I loved watching her in it. She was way more deceitful and devious than I thought Mom could ever be, which was surprising”.

Travis added, "She stood her ground at the round table. I was so proud of her, man. She looked like she was having a blast, enjoying it all. It was just so cool to see her in this moment”.

The Kansas City Chiefs tight end praised comedian Ron Funches for “sticking by and being kind to” Donna, even if he “probably felt a certain way after he found out she was the secret Traitor”.

Meanwhile, Jason's wife, Kylie Kelce, has admitted she was annoyed that Donna was cast as the Secret Traitor because she felt "Mama Kelce" was at a disadvantage because she couldn't even form alliances with the other Traitors as her identity was hidden.Speaking on the Green Light podcast, she said, "I'm annoyed that she was a secret traitor for some reason. So, for some reason, her being a secret traitor has irked me to a degree I can't explain. "I wanted her to have her best chance to team up with people... If she were a traitor but not the secret traitor, I think she would have nailed it because she's just too sweet”. Taylor Swift love ‘The Traitors’ | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → March 20, 2026

Rashmika says 'Bhooma Devi is close to my heart' as she bags Best Actress at Gaddar State Awards

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Mumbai,  (IANS) Actress Rashmika Mandanna seems to be enjoying the best phase of her life, both personally and professionally. As the Telangana government announced the Gaddar Telangana Film Awards 2025 on Saturday, Rashmika was chosen as the 'Best Actress' for her powerful performance in "The Girlfriend".

Showing her gratitude for the latest honor, Rashmika revealed that her character from the movie, Bhooma Devi, happens to be extremely close to her heart.Thanking her director Rahul Ravindran, the production banner, and the entire team of "The Girlfriend", Rashmika wrote on her official X (Earlier known as Twitter) handle, "Feeling truly grateful and happy to receive the Best Actress award at the Gaddar Telangana Film Awards 2025 for #TheGirlfriend. ‘Bhooma Devi’ is so very very close to my heart and I’ll always be grateful to @23_rahulr, @GeethaArts, @DheeMogilineni, #Vidya akka and the whole team of ‘The Girlfriend’..(sic)"

The 'Animal' actress further thanked Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy for the latest feather to her cap.

"Thankyou to the Telangana Government. My sincere thanks to @revanth_anumula garu, Deputy CM @Bhatti_Mallu garu, Cinematography Minister @KomatireddyKVR garu, This truly means a lot," the post further read.

Backed by Vidya Koppineedi and Dheeraj Mogilineni under the banner of Dheeraj Mogilineni Entertainment and Geetha Arts, "The Girlfriend" follows Bhooma Devi, a postgraduate student, who falls in love with one of the students from her college, Vikram (Played by Dheekshith Shetty).

While their relationship is all sweet and promising at first, as time passes, Vikram starts to emotionally control and manipulate Bhooma.

Telangana Film Development Corporation Chairman Dil Raju announced the award winners for 2025 during a press conference.

Naga Chaitanya bagged the 'Best Actor' for 2025 for his work in "Thandel" which also won the award for 'Best Film on National Integrity'.Additionally, Anil Ravipudi's "Sankranthiki Vasthunam" was given the Award for 'Best Entertainment Film'. Rashmika says 'Bhooma Devi is close to my heart' as she bags Best Actress at Gaddar State Awards | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → March 18, 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