Hollywood actor Daniel Kaluuya confirmed that he would not be returning for the sequel of Marvel's Black Panther: Wakanda Forever', but it seems the actor is quite excited for the upcoming sequel as a fan.
The 'Get Out' actor was recently spotted at the premiere of his film Honk for Jesus. Save your soul' in which he serves as a producer and offered his reaction to the latest trailer of 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever'. According to Variety, Daniel stated, "Of course, I've seen it! It's amazing."
The 'Widows' actor was asked to be part of the second instalment of the film, but had already committed to star in Jordan Peele's upcoming horror film 'Nope', and because of the date issues, Kaluuya couldn't be part of Marvel's upcoming film.
"I'm excited for it. I'm excited to watch it," Daniel said.
Talking about his future collaboration with Marvel studios, the actor said, "You know I can't tell you! you're supposed to start with that !"
Directed by Ryan Coogler, 'Wakanda Forever' wrapped up shooting in March and is slated to release on November 11, 2022.
Following the death of 'Black Panther's' lead actor Chadwick Boseman in 2020 due to cancer, Marvel Studios announced that they will not be casting any new face for the role of T'Challa. The sequel will instead explore other characters from the world of "Black Panther," while also honouring the legacy Boseman left behind, as per variety.
The 'Get Out' actor portrayed the role of W'Kabi, the best friend of the leader T'Challa in the previous part.
Actors Lupita Nyong'o, Danai Gurira, Martin Freeman, Letitia Wright, Winston Duke and Angela Bassett will be returning in the new instalment of the franchise.
'Black Panther' is an American sci-fi action film produced by Kevin Feige. The first part of the franchise was released in 2018 and gathered a lot of appreciation from the netizens.
The film received an 'Academy Award for Best Original Score'.
The countdown to the last season of Stranger Things has officially begun, but fans might be waiting longer than expected to see how it all ends. Though Netflix has confirmed the show will return in 2025, a new rumour suggests the final season could be released in three waves, with the concluding episodes potentially dropping in 2026.
According to an unverified leak circulating on Twitter, Stranger Things 5 could be split into three volumes: one in October 2025, another in November 2025, and a third sometime in 2026. If this is true, the finale might not land until well into next year, stretching the goodbye even further.
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So far, Netflix hasn’t confirmed this staggered release. More clarity may come on 31 May, when Netflix’s annual Tudum event goes live. The streaming giant is expected to reveal updates on several big titles, including Emily in Paris, Squid Game Season 3, and possibly the official timeline for Stranger Things Season 5.
Here’s what we do know: filming wrapped up in December 2024, and the new season will have eight episodes set in the autumn of 1987, about six months after Season 4. Netflix has already released the episode titles, which include The Crawl, The Turnbow Trap, Escape from Camazotz, and The Rightside Up, all titles that hint at returning themes from earlier seasons.
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The core cast will be back for one last mission in Hawkins, including Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Sadie Sink, and Gaten Matarazzo. Veteran actress Linda Hamilton is also joining the final chapter, although her role remains under wraps.
Behind the scenes, the mood has been emotional. At the final table read, several cast members reportedly broke down in tears. David Harbour (Hopper) described it as “waves of people crying,” while Millie Bobby Brown shared a heartfelt message on social media, reflecting on her journey from child actor to global star.
Once Season 5 wraps, the Stranger Things universe won’t close entirely. An animated series titled Stranger Things: Tales From ’85 is in the works. Details are scarce, but it promises to explore new corners of the show’s world, whether or not the original cast returns.
For now, fans will have to hold tight as Netflix prepares to bring one of its biggest shows to a dramatic, and possibly drawn-out, conclusion.
Deepika Padukone is no longer part of Spirit, the high-profile film directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga and starring Prabhas. The news comes amid reports of rising tensions between the actress and the filmmaker over working terms that didn’t quite align.
Initially, Deepika was expected to headline the film and take home a career-best paycheck of £1.9 million (₹20 crore). Her presence in the project had created early excitement among fans of both the actress and Prabhas. However, things reportedly soured during early discussions.
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According to several industry reports, disagreements began when Deepika reportedly requested fixed work hours for an 8-hour workday with approximately 6 hours spent filming. She also wanted a share in the film’s profits, in addition to her fee. Further, there were claims that she was unwilling to deliver her lines in Telugu, which became a sticking point in a multilingual project.
While none of these details have been officially confirmed by Deepika or Vanga, sources close to the film suggest that the director was not on board with the terms and decided to part ways. The production team is now said to be on the lookout for a new lead actress.
Earlier, Deepika had already stepped back from the film due to her pregnancy. The film’s shooting schedule, initially set for late 2024, had to be adjusted. When the filmmaker returned with a revised timeline, she was reportedly back on board. But the situation appears to have shifted again.
This development has sparked chatter on social media, with fans and insiders weighing in. Some question whether the actress was ever keen on doing the film, while others point out that Vanga’s films haven’t offered substantial roles for women. The debate has only intensified in the absence of any official statement from either party.
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Meanwhile, Spirit remains a highly anticipated release, with plans for a global rollout in multiple languages, including Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, and Korean. The film is still in its early stages, and casting updates are expected soon.
For now, what could’ve been a major collaboration has ended before it began, not with a bang, but with a breakdown in expectations.
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Brat was a cultural moment but Charli is already thinking ahead without fear
After the explosive success of Brat, Charli XCX isn’t trying to bottle lightning twice. In fact, she’s more than ready for her next album to sink. Not because she’s lost her touch but because she’s no longer creating music to top charts or break the internet. She’s doing it for herself.
Speaking at Cannes in an interview with Culted, Charli shared that she doesn’t feel the weight of trying to outdo Brat. “When I made Brat, I believed in it, but I didn’t know how people would react,” she said. “It just clicked with the audience. That wasn’t something I planned.” Now, with her next record on the horizon, she’s bracing for it to miss the mark and she’s completely okay with that. “You can’t repeat the same thing twice,” she added, “and honestly, if it flops, I’m fine with it.”
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Released in mid-2024, Brat catapulted Charli into mainstream stardom. From viral TikTok trends to sold-out arena shows, the album became a cultural mood board. That neon green cover wasn’t just aesthetic; it became a statement, one even Kamala Harris welcomed when Charli jokingly dubbed the U.S. presidential candidate “brat-coded.”
The album didn’t just resonate with fans. It grabbed three Grammy wins, including Best Dance/Electronic Album and Best Recording Package. But despite the acclaim, Charli admits she never expected to be on the Grammys’ radar. “Last year, I didn’t think I’d even be in the conversation,” she said.
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Her older track Party 4 U is also getting a second life, blowing up years after its quiet 2020 release. “It reminds me of lockdown, recording vocals alone, stuck inside. It was a strange, lonely time,” she reflected.
Now, while fans anticipate new music, Charli’s exploring other creative lanes too. She’s stepping into acting, with several films lined up, including an A24 project she helped create, The Moment.
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Whether the next album flops or flies, Charli isn’t chasing legacy. She’s just showing up, creating from instinct, and letting go of the scoreboard. That’s what makes her cool and maybe even braver than ever.
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Aishwarya Rai stuns in a white Manish Malhotra saree paired with a 500-carat ruby necklace at Cannes
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan arrived at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival with the grace and impact only she can command. For her 22nd appearance, she skipped the usual fashion formulas and stepped onto the red carpet in a handwoven ivory Banarasi saree by Manish Malhotra. With her sindoor clearly visible and a smile that lit up the red carpet, Aishwarya didn’t just attend Cannes but took it back to its roots, on her own terms.
The saree, built like a gown but rooted in tradition, featured hand embroidered zari in silver and a flowing lace train that moved like a dream. She paired the look with a dramatic cape style dupatta that shimmered under the lights, and jewellery that turned heads, over 500 carats of Mozambique rubies and uncut diamonds wrapped around her neck. The red lip, the signature hair parted with sindoor, every element was deliberate, and every detail carried a message.
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Her look felt like a quiet celebration of Indian craftsmanship, but it was also personal. She greeted the cameras with a folded namaste, waved to fans, and blew kisses, making her presence feel like a moment of stillness amid all the flash. As a long time ambassador for L'Oréal Paris, she attended the premiere of The History of Sound, holding her own among the global fashion elite.
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But this year, Cannes wasn’t just about Aishwarya. India showed up strong. Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound received a standing ovation after its premiere in the Un Certain Regard section, with stars Janhvi Kapoor, Ishaan Khatter, and Vishal Jethwa walking the red carpet alongside him. Satyajit Ray’s restored classic Aranyer Din Ratri was screened in Cannes Classics, introduced by Wes Anderson. Veterans Sharmila Tagore and Simi Garewal were present, marking a moment of reverence and recognition for Indian cinema’s legacy.
Filmmaker Payal Kapadia, who made history last year, returned as a member of the main competition jury, a proud moment in itself.
And yet, despite all the big names and powerful moments, when Aishwarya stepped onto the red carpet in that saree, everything paused. For many fans, Cannes truly begins when she arrives. As one put it simply online: “Queen is always a queen.”
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Bonnie Blue trending after cryptic police video and sister’s emotional post
Tia Emma Billinger, known online as Bonnie Blue, is back in the news, and this time not for her record-breaking adult content but for being filmed during an apparent encounter with police. A video shared on her official Instagram account shows her being questioned and searched by officers while leaning against a police car alongside filmmaker Josh Lee Spooner.
Though no official reason for the interaction has been released, her sister later addressed the situation in the post’s caption, confirming that Tia had been taken in. “This wasn’t something we wanted out in public,” she wrote, “but it seems privacy isn’t an option anymore.”
Bonnie Blue first shot to notoriety after claiming she had sex with 1,057 men in just 12 hours, surpassing a decades-old record. Since then, she has regularly made headlines not just for her adult content but also for her outspoken personality and extravagant lifestyle, including boasting a monthly income of around £1.5 million (₹1.58 crore) and even purchasing a custom Ferrari.
Born in 1999 in Stapleford, Nottinghamshire, Tia once dreamed of becoming a midwife and dancer before entering the adult industry. She began filming content at a young age and has since won recognition within the industry, including a Pornhub award and an XMA nomination.
Bonnie Blue has a history of making headlines with bold claims and controversiesInstagram/bonnie_blue_xox
Reactions to the recent video, however, have been mixed. Some fans expressed concern, with many commenting “#FreeBonnieBlue,” while others questioned whether the whole scene was staged. One viewer pointed out the car looked like a film prop, and another called it a potential “clout grab.”
This isn’t the first time Bonnie’s online antics have drawn scrutiny. A recent documentary about her Spring Break exploits stirred further controversy, especially for featuring barely legal teens. Still, Bonnie remains unfazed, continuing to build her brand with bold claims and unapologetic transparency.
Fans flooded Bonnie’s post with support and speculationInstagram/bonnie_blue_xox
As for the arrest video, details remain scarce. Her sister has promised updates, but so far, no formal charges have been revealed. Whether it turns out to be a genuine incident or another shock-value moment remains to be seen, but one thing is clear and that is Bonnie Blue knows how to keep attention on her even when she’s silent.