Breaking Hype
Howard Stern Defends Jimmy Kimmel, Threatens ABC
During a rare TV stint on Kimmel’s own show, Stern praised the host’s loyalty to ABC and joked that the network would face consequences if they drop him.
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Archive
September 2026
2406 stories published this month.
Breaking Hype
Aaron Sorkin’s Tanning Disaster Steals Spotlight at London Screening
Aaron Sorkin’s overly tanned look at a London gala for his new movie The Social Reckoning sparked a flood of jokes on social media, turning the event into a meme‑fest rather than a film premiere.
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Breaking Hype
Anne Hathaway’s ‘Verity’ Boosts Colleen Hoover’s Book Sales
Following the October 2 cinema launch of the film ‘Verity’, starring Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson and Josh Hartnett, Colleen Hoover’s 2018 novel has surged to the second spot on Amazon’s bestseller list and climbed back up Audible’s rankings, aided by a discounted collector’s edition.
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Breaking Hype
Chris Hansen slams A24’s ‘Primetime’ as detached fantasy
Chris Hansen walked out of an early screening of A24’s ‘Primetime’, labeling the Robert Pattinson‑led drama bizarre and far removed from the real work he did on ‘To Catch a Predator’.
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Breaking Hype
Stree 3 Confirmed for 2028 After Mahavatar Wrap
At the FICCI Frames 2026 event, producer Dinesh Vijan revealed that the horror‑comedy sequel Stree 3 will go on floors after the Mahavatar shoot ends, aiming for a 2028 release, with possible Independence Day or Christmas timing.
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Breaking Hype
Karthi’s Films Hit Amazon Prime After Two‑Week Theatrical Run
Karthi’s Sardar 2 will appear on Amazon Prime Video on October 1, just three weeks after its theatrical debut, while Vaa Vaathiyar went online after two weeks, sparking concerns that rapid OTT releases could dent box‑office recovery.
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World
Beware Boiúna Slithers Into Theatres This October
Jessica Rothe and Kiana Madiera lead the Amazon‑set snake horror Beware Boiúna, directed by Mike P. Nelson, which lands in Indian theatres on 2 October 2026 after a push for real‑world thrills over cheesy gimmicks.
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Bollywood
Ajay Devgn Calls Hindi Films the Toughest to Crack Ahead of Drishyam 3
Ajay Devgn told industry peers that making a Hindi movie is a far tougher gamble than regional fare, citing diverse audience tastes across the north. The comment comes as his sequel Drishyam: The Conclusion gears up for an Oct 2, 2026 release.
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OTT Originals
OTT Veterans Tripathi, Bajpayee, Tacker, Deol and Kumar Ride Returning Series
Pankaj Tripathi’s Kaleen Bhaiya, Manoj Bajpayee’s Srikant Tiwari, Karan Tacker’s Gaurav Tiwari, Bobby Deol’s Baba Nirala and Jitendra Kumar’s Sachiv Ji have all survived multiple seasons, cementing their place in India’s OTT landscape.
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Breaking Hype
Helldivers Film Pushes Release to Summer 2028
The Sony‑backed Helldivers movie, starring Alan Ritchson and directed by Justin Lin, has been postponed by seven months, moving its theatrical debut to June 9, 2028, after earlier setbacks including a casting change.
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Breaking Hype
Anne Hathaway’s ‘Verity’ Targets $35 Million Opening as Tom Cruise’s ‘Digger’ Stumbles
Anne Hathaway heads back to the top of the box‑office with the Colleen Hoover adaptation ‘Verity’, projected to earn $30‑35 million, while Tom Cruise’s ‘Digger’ is forecast to open with just $12‑15 million.
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Breaking Hype
Warner Bros. Predicts Modest $12‑15 Million Opening for Tom Cruise’s Digger
Warner Bros. has slashed its opening estimate for Tom Cruise’s off‑beat climate thriller Digger to $12‑15 million, citing a ballooning budget and mixed reviews as the star departs from his usual action roles.
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Breaking Hype
India’s Asian Games Medal Haul Gains Pace as Athletics Delivers Gold
India has collected 56 medals at the 2026 Asian Games, with athletics contributing 24 podium finishes but only one gold. A women's 4x400m relay triumph and shooting successes keep the nation in the top ten as the event winds down.
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World
Jayden Seales Mocks Rohit Sharma’s Celebration After Dismissing Him
Rohit Sharma’s 35th ODI ton turned into a comedy sketch when West Indies bowler Jayden Seales got him out and mimicked the limp jog celebration, while India still needed 96 runs with Shubman Gill on fire.
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Red Carpet
Rupali Ganguly Dazzles in Orange Saree as Ajay Devgn Turns Suave at FICCI Frames Day Two
Day two of FICCI Frames 2026 turned into a fashion showcase in Mumbai, with Rupali Ganguly’s orange saree stealing the limelight and Ajay Devgn’s navy three‑piece suit earning nods, while Ravi Kishan, Ekta Kapoor and Irfan Pathan added their own flair to the red‑carpet buzz.
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Bollywood
Qazi Touqeer’s ‘Lollipop’ Remark Sparks Bigg Boss 20 Flurry
During a Bigg Boss 20 episode, Qazi Touqeer said a ‘lollipop’ line while pretending to be Hrithik Roshan’s character, leading Kanika Mann to call the comment cheap and the housemates to turn it into a heated debate on social media.
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Regional Cinema
Ranabaali Documentary Exposes British Railway Motive Ahead of Film Release
In the latest Ranabaali documentary episode, Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna argue that the British laid rail tracks across India primarily to move grain, spices, cotton and gold to ports, a fact they say is missing from schoolbooks. The film, directed by Rahul Sankrityan, arrives on October 16.
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World
Virat Kohli's Chuckle Over Kuldeep's Missed Catch Goes Viral
A clip of Virat Kohli trying not to laugh as Kuldeep Yadav slips and drops a crucial catch in the India‑West Indies ODI has exploded online, prompting fans to share countless reaction memes.
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Other News
Thane Protest Erupts After Shiv Sena Leader Pradip Purnekar Is Gunned Down
Following the fatal shooting of Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Pradip Purnekar, his relatives and supporters staged a standoff outside Thane's Kapurbawdi police station, demanding swift arrests before funeral ceremonies can proceed.
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Regional Cinema
Mahesh Babu lauds Fahadh Faasil’s new Telugu outing ‘Don’t Trouble The Trouble’
Mahesh Babu took a special screening of Fahadh Faasil’s Telugu debut ‘Don’t Trouble The Trouble’ and posted on X that the movie blends joy and depth, highlighting the director’s craft and the actors’ performances.
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World
Tom Cruise’s ‘Digger’ Faces Box‑Office Test as Warner Bros. Stumbles
Warner Bros. bets on Tom Cruise’s new original comedy ‘Digger’ to lift a dismal box‑office slate, yet projections suggest a modest North American debut far below the $300‑$350 million break‑even target.
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OTT Originals
Sparsh Shrivastava Credits OTT for His Rise Ahead of Dupahiya 2
Sparsh Shrivastava tells DNA that without OTT he might have quit acting, reflects on VIBE’s box‑office stumble, and shares his optimism that Dupahiya Season 2 will bring a relaxed, family‑centric viewing experience.
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Bollywood
Yami Gautam Unveils Mystical Bahu Mohini in Nayyi Navelli Trailer
Yami Gautam steps into the role of Mohini, a fresh daughter‑in‑law whose arrival sparks mystery in the Awasthi household. The Nayyi Navelli trailer, released by Amazon MGM Studios and Colour Yellow, promises a blend of family comedy, fantasy action and a puzzling twist, all set for a Dussehra debut.
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Press Circuit
Maharashtra FDA Moves Ahead in Vimal Elaichi Actor Case
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration has received responses from Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff regarding a Vimal Elaichi ad, completed hearings for two of them and now plans to take further action in the surrogate‑advertising probe.
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