Bunty Aur Babli starring Rani Mukerji, Abhishek Bachchan, and Amitabh Bachchan was a super hit at the box office. Last year, a sequel to the film was announced with Rani, Saif Ali Khan, Siddhant Chaturvedi, and Sharvari.
Bunty Aur Babli 2 was slated to release on 26th June 2020, but due to the pandemic, the release date has been pushed. Now, recently, the shooting of the film was wrapped up with a song. YRF took to Instagram to inform everyone about it.
They posted, “And it’s a wrap! #BuntyAurBabli2 crew wraps up shooting the film with a fun song while maintaining safety measures. #SaifAliKhan #RaniMukerji @siddhantchaturvedi @sharvari @varun.v.sharma @buntyaurbabli2 #yrf #bollywood #films #shootwrap #movies #song #newfilm #bollywoodfilm #ranimukerjifans #saifalikhanfc #bollywoodmovie #film.”
Sharvari, who will be making her big-screen debut with the film, also posted on Instagram, "Wrapping up the shoot of #BuntyAurBabli2 with nothing but LOVE ? and one final song???? while maintaining all safety measures! #SaifAliKhan #RaniMukerji @siddhantchaturvedi @varun.v.sharma @buntyaurbabli2 @yrf."
Well, Bunty Aur Babli 2 is surely one of the most awaited films of the year. It looks like the movie will now hit the big screens in 2021. While a lot of filmmakers have decided to release their movies on the OTT platforms, YRF will be releasing their films only in theatres.
The movie brings back the hit jodi of Rani Mukerji and Saif Ali Khan. The two have earlier starred together in films like Hum Tum, Ta Ra Rum Pum, and Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic. However, we are sure Abhishek Bachchan fans are going to miss him as Bunty on the big screen.
Brandon Blackstock, talent manager and former husband of Kelly Clarkson, has died at 48 after battling melanoma for more than three years.
His family confirmed he passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones.
The news came a day after Clarkson paused her Las Vegas residency to be with their two children.
Blackstock managed country stars including Blake Shelton and Rascal Flatts and was the stepson of Reba McEntire.
Brandon Blackstock, a well-known talent manager in the country music industry and the former husband of Grammy-winning singer and TV host Kelly Clarkson, has died aged 48. His family confirmed that he passed away peacefully after a prolonged battle with melanoma, a serious form of skin cancer.
In a statement released through Starstruck Entertainment, the Nashville-based talent management company founded by his father, Narvel Blackstock, the family said:
“Brandon bravely battled cancer for more than three years. He passed away peacefully and was surrounded by family. We thank you for your thoughts and prayers and ask everyone to respect the family’s privacy during this very difficult time.”
The news came just a day after Clarkson announced she would be postponing the August dates of her Las Vegas residency, Kelly Clarkson: Studio Sessions, to be fully present for their two children, River Rose and Remington Alexander.
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What type of cancer did Brandon Blackstock have?
According to reports, Blackstock had been diagnosed with melanoma, a severe skin cancer often linked to excessive ultraviolet exposure. If untreated, it can spread to other organs, making it one of the most dangerous skin cancers.
Fans and friends took to social media to share condolences. Messages included, “So heartbreaking to lose someone so young after such a brave fight” and “Sending love and strength to Kelly and the family during this painful time.”
Born on 16 December 1976 in Fort Worth, Texas, Brandon Blackstock grew up surrounded by the country music scene. His father, Narvel Blackstock, managed some of the biggest names in the industry and was married to country star Reba McEntire from 1989 to 2015.
Brandon followed in his father’s footsteps, managing artists such as Blake Shelton and Rascal Flatts. He also worked as a television producer and served as an executive producer on The Kelly Clarkson Show between 2019 and 2020.
Music also played a role in his personal life. He first met Clarkson in 2006 during rehearsals for the Academy of Country Music Awards, though they began dating in 2012. The couple married in October 2013 at Blackberry Farm in Tennessee.
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Relationship with Kelly Clarkson and divorce settlement
Clarkson and Blackstock welcomed daughter River Rose in 2014 and son Remington Alexander in 2016. However, after nearly seven years of marriage, Clarkson filed for divorce in 2020, citing irreconcilable differences. The divorce was finalised in 2022.
Despite the split, both maintained a shared focus on co-parenting. Reba McEntire, who was once Blackstock’s stepmother, publicly expressed her love for both during their divorce, urging people to support them through the difficult period.
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Legacy and surviving family
Blackstock is survived by his two children with Clarkson, as well as his two older children, Savannah and Seth, from his first marriage to Melissa Ashworth. In 2022, he became a grandfather when Savannah welcomed her son, Lake.
Seth Blackstock, Remington Alexander Blackstock, Savannah Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson, River Rose Blackstock, and Brandon Blackstock attend STX Films World Premiere of "UglyDolls"Getty Images
Known for his business acumen in artist management and his commitment to his family, Brandon Blackstock leaves behind a legacy in both the entertainment industry and the personal lives of those closest to him.
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Ali has played 35 Twenty20 internationals for Pakistan since his debut in 2020 and has also appeared in two one-day internationals. (Photo: Getty Images)
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said Ali has been provisionally suspended during the investigation.
PAKISTAN batsman Haider Ali is under investigation by Greater Manchester Police after being arrested during the Pakistan A team’s tour of England, officials said on Thursday.
In an email to Reuters, Greater Manchester Police said: “After receiving a report on Monday 4 August 2025 of a rape, we have arrested a 24-year-old man.
“It’s alleged that the incident occurred on Wednesday 23 July 2025 at a premises in Manchester.
“The man has since been bailed pending further enquiries. The victim is being supported by officers.”
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said Ali has been provisionally suspended during the investigation.
“The PCB fully respects the legal procedures and processes of the United Kingdom and acknowledges the importance of allowing the investigation to run its due course,” the PCB said in a statement.
“Accordingly, the PCB has decided to place Haider Ali under provisional suspension, effective immediately, pending the outcome of the ongoing investigation.
“Once the legal proceedings are concluded and all facts have been duly established, the PCB reserves the right to take appropriate action under its Code of Conduct, if necessary.”
Ali has played 35 Twenty20 internationals for Pakistan since his debut in 2020 and has also appeared in two one-day internationals.
(With inputs from Reuters)
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Selena Gomez says Taylor Swift played Love Story for her before the world heard it
Selena Gomez says she met Taylor Swift while they were dating Nick and Joe Jonas in 2008.
The pair bonded over their teenage breakups and have been inseparable for 16 years.
Gomez recalls Swift playing Love Story for her before its release.
Both stars continue to support each other’s careers and personal milestones.
Selena Gomez has opened up about the unexpected way she met Taylor Swift, and how a pair of teenage breakups set the foundation for one of Hollywood’s strongest friendships.
Appearing on the Therapuss with Jake Shane podcast on Wednesday, 6 August, the Only Murders in the Building star revealed she first crossed paths with the Eras Tour singer in 2008 when both were dating members of the Jonas Brothers. Gomez was 15 and dating Nick Jonas, while Swift, then 18, was in a relationship with Joe Jonas.
“She and I like to say the best thing we got out of those relationships was each other,” Gomez told Shane. “We became best friends, bonded over the breakup, as girls do. Then we just stuck around for all the ups and downs that came after, and here we are now 16 years later.”
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How Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift first met
According to Gomez, their first meeting was during what she fondly calls the “crazy curly hair Taylor” era, when Swift wore bracelets stacked all the way up her arm. Both singers were in the early stages of their careers, navigating fame and relationships as teenagers.
While their romances with the Jonas Brothers were short-lived, the two found a lasting connection in each other. “We didn’t know what we were doing back then,” Gomez laughed. “Everything was cute, we were young, and now we can look back and just smile.”
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The secret behind Love Story’s first listen
Gomez also shared a personal memory that underscored the depth of their early bond. Before Love Story became one of Swift’s most recognisable hits, the country-pop star played it for Gomez in a hotel room.
“I remember it vividly. I instantly thought, ‘This is one of the most beautiful songs ever,’” Gomez recalled. Swift at the time confided that she thought it would be her first single, but wasn’t completely sure. The track went on to become a career-defining hit, selling millions of copies worldwide.
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Supporting each other through the years
Since their Jonas Brothers days, Gomez and Swift have been each other’s most vocal supporters. Swift has praised Gomez’s music, including her recent joint album with fiancé Benny Blanco, while Gomez has celebrated Swift’s major career milestones, from Grammy wins to reclaiming her music masters.
Their friendship extends beyond the stage. Swift recently baked Gomez a loaf of sourdough bread as a playful nod to her “loaf story” with Blanco, a pun on Swift’s 2009 hit Love Story.
Today, both women are thriving in their personal and professional lives. Gomez is engaged to record producer Benny Blanco and continues to expand her acting career, while Swift is in a high-profile relationship with NFL star Travis Kelce and touring globally with her Eras Tour.
Looking back, Gomez says she’s grateful that a teenage heartbreak turned into a lifelong friendship. “She’s been with me through so many ups and downs,” she said. “It’s rare to have that kind of consistency in this industry, and I cherish it.”
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Hindu temple in Canada vandalised with anti-India graffiti in July, 2024.
THE INDIAN government on Friday said incidents of attacks on Hindus and vandalisation of temples have been reported in the UK, Canada and the US.
In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh said that since last year, five cases of vandalisation of Hindu temples have been reported in the US and four in Canada.
The Ministry of External Affairs was responding to a question from Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Anil Yeshwant Desai on whether the government had noted instances of attacks on Hindus, vandalisation of temples, and discrimination in some countries.
"Cases of attack on Hindus and vandalisation of Hindu temples have been noted in UK, Canada and USA. However, no such case has come to notice specifically in Scotland (UK). Since last year, five cases of vandalisation of Hindu temples in USA and four cases in Canada, have taken place," Singh said.
On whether a motion against such "Hindu phobic attempts" was under consideration in the Scottish Parliament, Singh said, "No motion against Hinduphobia is currently under consideration in Scottish Parliament."
Regarding steps taken to address such incidents, Singh said, "Whenever such cases come to our notice, the matter is promptly taken up with the host government, with a view to ensure safety and security of concerned organisation and individual as well as to take necessary action for bringing perpetrators of such acts to justice."
(With inputs from PTI)
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Hardeep Singh Kohli to stand trial in November over alleged sexual offences against three women
Comedian and former Celebrity Big Brother contestant faces six charges of alleged sexual offences.
Allegations include incidents at BBC Scotland’s Pacific Quay studio, hotels, and a Glasgow bar.
Kohli denies all charges, with a special defence of consent lodged for one allegation.
Trial set for November at Glasgow Sheriff Court, expected to last up to five days.
Scottish comedian and broadcaster Hardeep Singh Kohli is set to face trial in November over allegations of sexual offences involving three women, dating from 2007 to 2016.
The 56-year-old, who appeared on Celebrity Big Brother in 2018 and has been a familiar face on British television and radio, is accused of a series of indecent assaults and breaches of the peace at various locations, including BBC Scotland’s headquarters in Glasgow, hotels in the city and Dumfries and Galloway, and a Glasgow bar. Kohli denies all six charges.
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What are the allegations against Hardeep Singh Kohli?
Prosecutors allege that between April 2007 and September 2008, Kohli indecently assaulted a woman at BBC Scotland’s Pacific Quay studio by grabbing her buttocks and attempting to hug her. It is further claimed he made sexual remarks to the same woman during an encounter at an unidentified Glasgow bar and restaurant in the same period.
He also faces an additional charge relating to the same complainant, alleging that he stroked her back and touched her hair at Glasgow’s Radisson Blu Hotel.
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Alleged incidents at Cross Keys Hotel and Yes Bar
A second woman has accused Kohli of indecent assault at the Cross Keys Hotel in Canonbie, Dumfries and Galloway, in June 2008. According to court documents, he allegedly seized her by the arm, lunged towards her, and attempted to kiss her face. On the same occasion, prosecutors claim Kohli committed a breach of the peace by performing a sex act in her presence. For this charge, Kohli has lodged a special defence of consent.
The final charge involves a third woman, who alleges that in December 2016 at the Yes Bar in Glasgow, Kohli grabbed her and attempted to kiss her, allegedly trying to insert his tongue into her mouth.
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Court proceedings and trial details
At a preliminary hearing at Glasgow Sheriff Court, defence lawyer Urfan Dar confirmed that the defence is prepared for trial and reiterated the special defence of consent for one of the charges. Prosecutor Sean Docherty told the court that the Crown intends to call seven civilian witnesses and one police officer to give evidence.
Sheriff John McCormick scheduled the trial to begin on 24 November, estimating it will last between four and five days. Vulnerable witness orders have been granted for all three complainants, and a joint minute has been agreed between the prosecution and defence.
Kohli, who attended court wearing a purple turban and a black-and-grey Adidas tracksuit, was released on bail.
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Who is Hardeep Singh Kohli?
Born and raised in Glasgow, Kohli is of Indian Sikh heritage and has had a varied career as a comedian, presenter, and writer. He was a reporter on BBC’s The One Show, appeared on The Wright Stuff on Channel 5, and has featured on programmes including Question Time, Desi DNA, and Celebrity MasterChef, where he reached the final.
He has also been a regular voice on BBC Radio 4’s Loose Ends and contributed columns to national newspapers such as The Guardian and The Independent.
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In 2023, Police Scotland charged him with multiple sexual offences, including rape and assault, a development that significantly affected his public reputation.
The outcome of his November trial will determine whether the long-running allegations against him are proven in court or dismissed.