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Pierce Brosnan skips Bond rewatches, wants new 007
Pierce Brosnan wants to know who gets the Bond gig next, just like everyone else. The former 007, who played the spy in four films, said he is excited to see who follows Daniel Craig. He listed his favorite past actors in the role, naming Sean Connery, Roger Moore, and Timothy Dalton. Brosnan admitted he never watches his own Bond movies with his sons, saying the films are just tucked away somewhere. He had absolutely no interest in speculating about how James Bond would celebrate Christmas, bluntly stating he does not care about that question. He does know his own holiday plans involve staying home in Hawaii with his wife. While he understands the role belongs to another actor now, he recently mentioned being open to some kind of...
Kunal Kemmu says laughter’s the real truth test
Kunal Kemmu says you cannot fake a real laugh. The actor, getting positive reviews for his new series Single Papa, talked about his unexpected path to directing the movie Madgaon Express. He told an outlet that writing the script in 2015 was one thing, but he had zero idea how to actually make it. He originally thought he might just act in it as one of the three friends. Producers read it years later and insisted he should direct it himself. Kemmu said things just fall into place when they are supposed to, claiming it sometimes takes a lot of work and sometimes almost nothing if the stars align. He remembered being super nervous at the trailer launch, with the room going silent before it played. When the audience finally saw it, the...
Govinda once skipped sleep for 12 days straight
An old clip shows Govinda bragging about his insane work ethic during his prime. The actor claimed he once pulled twelve straight days without any sleep, signing tons of movies because of his sheer conviction. He said it's all about mindset, arguing that if you think you can lift a hundred kilos, you can, but if you think twenty is too heavy, then you fail. Govinda even joked that he does not get wrinkles from the grind. He admitted later that overworking actually hurts a film, which is why he finally stopped accepting so many projects. The actor said there is some goodness in every crime, and that he benefited from that chaotic period. Govinda became a massive star in the nineties with hits like Coolie No. 1 and Hero No. 1. His style...
Ariana Grande sings Christmas chaos, not carols
Ariana Grande hosted a holiday episode and made fun of awkward Christmas shopping. The singer used her opening monologue to talk about the stress of buying gifts for random people, like a cousin's boyfriend named Steve. She then sang a parody version of the famous Mariah Carey Christmas song about this exact problem. She also joked about her endless press tour for the movie Wicked. Grande said the director, Jon M. Chu, would not even let her take bathroom breaks. Her former Wicked co-star Bowen Yang came out on stage during the bit. They teased each other about his very small role in the film, with Yang pointing out his single line. This episode was his last one as a cast member on the show. It was Grande's third time hosting, with...
Babul Supriyo trolled for failing Dhoni fan service
Babul Supriyo got roasted by his own family for not having M.S. Dhoni's number. The actor and former politician posted an old clip of his daughter and nephew outside the cricketer's house in Ranchi. He wrote a caption explaining how the kids tried to get past the gate, even telling the guard he was a minister, which totally failed. They called Supriyo for help, suggesting he contact everyone they could think of to reach Dhoni. He told them it was impossible, since the player rarely uses a phone and very few people have his contact. The result was his family brutally bullying him with messages and voice notes, calling him a dumbo. Supriyo said it was heartwarming to see the love Dhoni gets across generations, and he felt bad that he...
Shekhar Kapur bets AI writes better stories now
Shekhar Kapur says AI is a game-changer, especially for young people and regular folks. The filmmaker told an outlet that AI can crank out a story idea in hours instead of the usual lengthy process. He called the tech a huge blessing for the middle class, letting them access expensive education for free. Kapur often posts his deep thoughts on tech and creativity. He recently worried about AI's fast growth and its effect on Bollywood's future. On the work side, he confirmed a sequel to his classic film Masoom is happening. The script is done, with shooting planned soon. Original stars Shabana Azmi and Naseeruddin Shah will return, joined by Manoj Bajpayee, Nithya Menen, and the director's daughter Kaveri Kapur. He also shared some...
Aditi Malikk’s Christmas lesson - effort beats elves
Aditi Malikk put up a Christmas video with a message about trying your best. The TV actress sat with her son Ekbir, both wearing red and white, by their tree for a storytelling session. She read a poem focusing on small efforts being important, saying kids are learning, not just being naughty or nice. Her caption said Santa knows trying matters more than being perfect, calling that the real holiday magic. She previously talked about how insane December is for mothers. Malikk described the month as a total sprint with decorations and deadlines piling up. She shared another clip of her morning routine, making breakfast and getting Ekbir ready for school. Even with all the chaos and help from others, she is called superwoman, and she...
Govinda lights candles, not just for his sister
Shatrugan Sinha called Govinda a total legend for his birthday. The veteran actor and politician put up a post on his social media, calling Govinda a complete entertainer and an excellent person. Sinha shared a couple of old photos of them together, wishing the evergreen actor well and sending regards to his family. The two have been in multiple films together over the decades. Their first movie was the 1979 project Gautam Govinda, directed by Subhash Ghai. They worked together again on the 1986 film Ilzaam, and once more on the 1989 action movie Aakhri Baazi. Govinda was recently spotted celebrating his sister Kaamini Khanna's birthday in a clip she posted. He sang to her in his classic style. Khanna, his older sister, works as a...
Rekha’s heirlooms outshine red carpet
Manish Malhotra just gushed over Rekha's style being permanently iconic. The designer posted about the actress on Instagram, using photos from the Red Sea International Film Festival in Saudi Arabia. He called her fashion sense instinctive and eternal, matching his own design philosophy. Rekha wore a personal vintage saree in silver and gold at the event in Jeddah, paired with a blouse and odhna from Malhotra's label featuring detailed zardosi embroidery. Malhotra described her as a serious collector of heirloom sarees, saying she wears each like a piece of art with a deep personal connection. The actress received an honor at that festival, getting the Red Sea Honouree Award for her career. A restored version of her classic movie Umrao...
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