A lot of celebs have spoken about Sushant Singh Rajput’s demise, the case revolving around it, Rhea Chakraborty being the prime suspect, and more. But not many celebs have spoken about the media trial (done by Television media) that Rhea is going through.
Many TV news channels have already announced that Rhea is guilty and even people on social media are trashing her left, right, and center. A few days ago, Kaatrin Mozhi actress Lakshmi Manchu tweeted about the media trial against Rhea and also stated that she would expect at least some people to stand up for her.
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First, it was Taapsee Pannu who agreed with Lakhsmi and now, Vidya Balan has spoken about it. She shared a note on Twitter that read, “God bless you @LaskhmiManchu for saying this out loud. It is unfortunate that the tragic and untimely death of a beloved young star Sushant Singh Rajput has become a media cricus. In the same breath, as a woman, my heart breaks at the vilification of Rhea Chakraborty. Isn’t it supposed to be ‘Innocent Until Proved Guilty’, or is it now ‘Guilty Until Proven Innocent’!? Let’s show some respect for the constitutional rights of a citizen and let the law take its course.”
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Well, currently Rhea Chakraborty, her brother Showik Chakraborty, Sushant’s friends, house help, and family are being questioned by CBI. Earlier, the case was being handled by Mumbai Police, but SC ordered a CBI probe in it.
Sushant Singh Rajput’s father has filed a complaint against Rhea for stealing the actor’s money and instigating him to die by suicide. Sushant passed away on 14th June 2020.
Let’s be honest, most award shows can feel like déjà vu with glitter, right? But the 2025 American Music Awards? That was pure chaos-meets-charm in the best possible way. Forget predictable; this year served chaos in sequins, mic-drop triumphs, and a few curveballs that left fans screaming into their timelines. Here are the ten wildest and weirdest moments that rewired pop culture’s group chat.
Billie Eilish’s trophy tsunami
Seven wins. Zero presence. Billie didn’t even need to show up to steal the show. With Hit me hard and soft snagging ‘Album of the Year’ and “Birds of a Feather” crowned ‘Song of the Year’, she basically ghosted the party and still won it. Fans dubbed it “Billie’s phantom reign”, and honestly, she’s earned that crown.
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Beyoncé yeehaw’d her way into history
Yes, you read that right. Queen B went country and conquered it. COWBOY CARTER bagged ‘Favourite Country Album’, and Bey herself roped in ‘Favourite Female Country Artist’. Nashville might still be catching its breath, but fans called it the “boot-scootin’ Renaissance”.
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Kendrick Lamar’s record nominations record rage
With ten nods and only one win for “Not Like Us”, Kendrick’s night felt like a stats class gone wrong. Twitter turned courtroom: some cried sabotage, others blamed stacked categories. Either way, it was the snub heard around the hip-hop world.
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Taylor Swift left with… nothing
Swift. Six nominations. Zero wins. No Reputation (TV) drop. No appearance. The silence was louder than her Eras Tour crowd. Conspiracy theories? Absence penalties? The Swifties’ outrage trended louder than the show itself. Fans were spiralling, theorising everything from cosmic karma to AMA beef. For Swifties, it was a plot twist they never saw coming.
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Janet Jackson proved legends don’t age but upgrade
The ‘Icon Award’ went to Miss Jackson and she delivered a medley that could put Gen Z TikTokers to shame. Her precision, power, and that emotional J.Lo introduction were more than a comeback. It was more like a masterclass in longevity.
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Gwen Stefani turned the stage into a fever dream
One minute she was in a cornfield crooning “Swallow My Tears”, the next she was bopping in a punk-rave throwback to “Hollaback Girl”. Complete with kilts, lollipops and a blinking pig mask (yes, really), Gwen’s performance was a genre salad and somehow, it worked.
Post Malone picked up both ‘Favourite Male Country Artist’ and ‘Favourite Country Song’ for his Morgan Wallen collab “I Had Some Help”. Say what you want, but Post’s F-1 Trillion era is bringing the ‘yee to the haw’ like no one else.
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Rod Stewart made everyone cry
Sir Rod received the ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ and wrapped up the night with “Forever Young”. But the real tearjerker? When five of his kids surprised him on stage. Bagpipes wailed. Dads everywhere texted their kids. It was true emotional carnage.
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J.Lo’s kiss-storm comeback
Jennifer Lopez almost hijacked the AMAs with a six-minute medley and a mid-performance triple kiss that split the internet. Some cheered her post-breakup power move, others called it a try-hard Madonna rerun. Either way, she stole the spotlight.
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The red carpet was its own circus
Becky G looked like she was ready to fight cheetahs in the jungle. Lainey Wilson’s mic stand had rhinestones and its own wind machine. And Benson Boone? He did a backflip mid-song in a magenta suit. Fashion? Chaos. We loved it.
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So how was AMA 2025?
The 2025 AMAs didn’t play nice this time. It threw glitter bombs at expectations. Newcomers dethroned royalty and legends proved their DNA is timeless. Some walked out with trophies, others with Twitter meltdowns, and a few became memes before dessert. In a world obsessed with algorithms, this night screamed one truth: Music’s magic is still gloriously, chaotically human.
London’s Anil Agarwal Riverside Studios lit up on 21 May with the UK premiere of Tanvi The Great, the latest directorial effort from veteran actor Anupam Kher. After earning applause at its world premiere in Cannes earlier this year, the film made its London debut with a red carpet packed with stars and supporters from across the film, media, and business communities.
The screening was followed by a Q&A session led by Kher himself, giving audiences a glimpse into the emotional and creative journey behind the film. Among those in attendance were cast members Boman Irani, Pallavi Joshi, Karan Tacker, and newcomer Shubhangi Dutt, who plays the title role. Also present were well-known personalities like Gurinder Chadha, Adeel Akhtar, and M. Venkaiah Naidu, along with the studio’s patron Anil Agarwal.
Tanvi The Great follows the story of Tanvi Raina, a young autistic girl with a fierce dream to honour her late father by reaching the Siachen Glacier, the world’s highest battlefield. Despite societal doubts and institutional rejection, Tanvi trains under a retired army officer and sets off on an unlikely path, powered by her own stubborn hope and inner strength.
The film refuses to treat Tanvi’s neurodivergence as a limitation. Instead, it frames her difference as a force of nature, quiet but unshakeable. At a time when representation of neurodiverse characters remains sparse in mainstream Indian cinema, this film stands out by refusing to flatten or dramatise Tanvi’s journey for sympathy.
Anupam Kher leads London premiere of 'Tanvi The Great' featuring Shubhangi Dutt and Boman Iranigetty images
“This story isn’t about what Tanvi lacks. It’s about what she holds inside her: grit, purpose, and fire,” said Anupam Kher during the post-screening session.
For Shubhangi Dutt, portraying Tanvi wasn’t just a debut. It was a deep dive into a character who defies conventional labels. “She’s not waiting for permission to dream,” Dutt shared. “She simply goes for it.”
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The film’s message clearly resonated with the audience in London. As Anil Agarwal put it, “This isn’t just a film, it’s a mirror to society, showing us how often we underestimate those who quietly keep showing up and trying.”
Tanvi The Great, produced by Anupam Kher Studio and featuring a powerhouse cast that includes Jackie Shroff, Iain Glen, and Arvind Swamy, will hit cinemas on 18 July 2025.
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Shakira falls onstage in Montreal and instantly recovers like a pro
Shakira gave fans in Montréal a moment to remember during her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran world tour. While performing her iconic hit Whenever, Wherever at the Bell Centre, the pop star lost her footing and slipped, landing hard onstage. It happened just as she began the song, and for a brief second, the crowd held its breath.
But without missing a beat, the 48-year-old artist picked herself up and continued as though nothing had happened. The moment was caught on video by fans and quickly spread online. What stood out wasn’t the fall but her quick recovery. Fans flooded social media with praise, applauding her for staying calm and professional. Some called her “a true performer,” while others admired how she shared the fall on Instagram herself, turning an awkward moment into something relatable.
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The Montréal fall wasn’t the only bump on this tour. Earlier this year, Shakira had to cancel her Lima, Peru show after being hospitalised for abdominal pain. She posted a heartfelt message apologising to her fans, saying she’d looked forward to that night and was disappointed not to be able to perform.
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There were more disruptions along the way. Two concerts in Santiago, Chile, were cancelled because of technical problems with the stage setup. In May, a health advisory was issued after a person diagnosed with measles attended her MetLife Stadium show in New Jersey. Though Shakira didn’t address the alert publicly, the situation caused concern among fans.
Despite these challenges, Shakira’s tour has been a massive success. Since kicking off in February in Brazil, she’s performed alongside stars like Maluma, Carlos Vives, and Wyclef Jean. The tour has brought in over £56 million (₹588 crore) from just 11 reported shows and topped Billboard’s Top Tours chart more than once.
Despite setbacks Shakira’s tour remains one of the highest-grossing this yearGetty Images
This tour also marks a comeback of sorts. It’s her first full-length album and tour since her breakup with Gerard Piqué in 2022. And through it all: health issues, schedule changes, even a fall, Shakira keeps showing up, proving that no stage stumble can shake her.
Her final show is set for June in San Francisco. Until then, she’s keeping her balance and her sense of humour intact.
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Jennifer Lopez opens the 2025 AMAs with a dazzling medley and unexpected kisses
Jennifer Lopez’s return to the American Music Awards was a full-blown spectacle. Opening the 2025 show in Las Vegas, the 55-year-old performer made sure the spotlight stayed on her by not only dancing to 23 of the year’s top hits but also sharing surprise kisses with her backup dancers, both male and female mid-performance.
The AMAs, back after a two-year break, had already promised a punch with its revived format and new award categories. But it was Lopez, as host and opener, who turned the volume all the way up. Dressed in a glittering bodysuit and sporting sleek blonde hair, she glided across the stage through a tightly choreographed six-minute medley that covered tracks by Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish, Doechii, Bad Bunny, and more. However, during Teddy Swims’ Lose Control and Tinashe’s Nasty, Lopez kissed three dancers in quick succession, a move that instantly flooded social media.
Audience reactions were split. While cheers erupted in the venue, online commentary was a mix of admiration and second-hand embarrassment. Critics questioned whether the kiss-off felt authentic or was simply a headline-grabbing stunt, especially given her recent split from Ben Affleck. Some fans defended her confidence, calling it a power move during a moment of personal reinvention, while others dismissed it as forced and attention-seeking.
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Adding another layer to the narrative, Lopez had revealed just days earlier that she injured her nose during rehearsals and needed stitches. Despite that, she showed up ready to deliver one of the flashiest performances of the night. Her routine had iconic pop moments, drawing comparisons to Madonna’s 2003 VMA kiss with Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera.
The AMAs also marked Lopez’s return as host after a decade. With eight costume changes planned and a stacked performer lineup including Janet Jackson, Gwen Stefani, and Gloria Estefan, the night aimed to be a spectacle and Lopez ensured she remained at the centre of it.
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Whether it was artistic expression or calculated drama, Jennifer Lopez clearly knows how to keep people talking.
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Demi and Jordan’s relationship captured through personal moments
Demi Lovato is now a married woman. The 32-year-old singer and actor tied the knot with long-time partner Jordan "Jutes" Lutes over the weekend in California. The couple, who first met while working on her 2022 album Holy Fvck, kept things low-key but stylish, opting for a private ceremony surrounded by close friends and family.
Their love story began in the studio. Lutes co-wrote a few tracks on Demi’s album, including Substance and City of Angels, and the two started out as friends before things turned romantic months later. The connection deepened quickly. Lovato has often spoken about how supported and grounded she feels in the relationship.
Demi Lovato and Jordan Lutes share a sweet moment togetherInstagram/ddlovato
In December 2023, Lutes proposed with a custom diamond ring. While they took their time enjoying the engagement, the wedding planning stayed calm and pressure-free. “We weren’t in a rush,” Lutes had said in an interview last year. “We just wanted to enjoy being together and not stress about the wedding.”
For the big day, Lovato chose a custom Vivienne Westwood gown in pearl-white silk with a corset-style bodice, elegant and true to her style. She later changed into a second Westwood piece for the reception: a sleek column dress adorned with draped pearls. The couple held a rehearsal dinner the day before, where Lovato wore a different bridal look in a more relaxed setting.
Over the past few months, both Demi and Jordan have shared glimpses of their excitement online. On Valentine’s Day this year, Lovato posted, “I can’t wait to grow old with you and start a family.” The couple has always been open about the strength of their bond, with Lovato calling Lutes her “sweet angel” and “favourite person.”
While the guest list has been kept private, the event was photographed by Jose Villa, the same photographer who shot their engagement. For now, the couple plans to enjoy married life before thinking about the next steps, like starting a family.
Demi Lovato’s affectionate tribute to Jordan Lutes on Valentine’s DayInstagram/ddlovato
Lovato, who recently directed a documentary and is working on a new album, says she’s just soaking it all in. “Everything I do, I want to do with him,” she once said. And now, as husband and wife, they’ll get to do exactly that.
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