3+ hour, 38+ min ago (208+ words) 25 November,2025 12:15 PM IST |" Los Angeles "|" IANS Hollywood star Hugh Jackman has shared that he will never say he is never playing Wolverine again. Jackman announced he was done playing the iconic X-Men superhero after 2017's Logan which ended with the character's death. But Jackman wasn't being truthful, reports "Variety'. He returned as Wolverine seven years later in the 2024 Marvel blockbuster Deadpool and Wolverine. As per "Variety', during last year's Deadpool and Wolverine press tour, Jackman admitted that his feelings about staying in retirement from Wolverine were complicated after he saw the first Deadpool movie. But not everyone was initially sold on the idea of him coming back as Wolverine. Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige confirmed to Empire that he originally warned the actor against playing Wolverine again. "I said, "Let me give you a piece of advice, Hugh. Don't come…...

3+ hour, 38+ min ago (533+ words) 25 November,2025 11:41 AM IST |" Los Angeles "|" IANS Hollywood star Antonio Banderas relished the experience on the sets of the Anthony Bourdain biopic, even though it smelled "fishy." Recalling the time, Banderas said: "We spent a month and a half filming in Cape Cod and Newport, constantly surrounded by the smell of fish. Every time I came back to the hotel, I had to shower because I absolutely reeked - I was cleaning fish every single day!" Speaking at the Torino Film Festival, Banderas shed new light on the Matt Johnson-directed, Tony, which reimagines the chef-turned-globetrotter as an aimless young man, reports variety.com. "After finishing university, (Bourdain) originally wanted to become a writer," Banderas said. "But almost immediately, he began struggling with depression and drug addiction, so the film explores the very difficult early years of his life." Banderas plays a Brazilian-born…...

3+ hour, 56+ min ago (384+ words) 25 November,2025 01:45 PM IST |" Mumbai "|" mid-day online correspondent The Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) has urged the State Election Commission (SEC) to extend by 15 days the deadline for filing objections and suggestions to the draft voter lists for the Maharashtra local body elections. The draft rolls were published on November 20, and the current deadline for submitting objections is November 27. In a joint letter to the SEC, Maharashtra Congress president Harshavardhan Sapkal, Leader of the Legislature Party Vijay Wadettiwar, and Legislative Council group leader Satej (Bunty) Patil said the seven-day window was "extremely short" and insufficient for citizens and political parties to scrutinise the lists. The leaders said several municipal corporations had not properly divided the draft lists ward-wise. They also claimed that numerous voters' names had been shifted from their residential areas to other locations, resulting in widespread discrepancies. According to…...

3+ hour, 56+ min ago (394+ words) 25 November,2025 04:29 PM IST |" Mumbai "|" mid-day online correspondent NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule. Filepic Sharad Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP SP) MP and national working president Supriya Sule on Tuesday wrote to the Maharashtra State Election Commissioner, alleging that several aspirants in the upcoming local body polls are being pressured to withdraw from the fray by "vested interests" to ensure unopposed victories. As reported by news agency PTI, Supriya Sule has also flagged a "worrying trend" wherein candidates are getting elected unopposed in the run-up to elections after their challengers are being forced out of the contest through "threat, pressure, and coercion". The NCP (SP) MP further raised these allegations days after Maharashtra BJP president Ravindra Chavan claimed that 100 councillors of the ruling party were elected unopposed in municipal councils and nagar panchayats across the state in the run-up to local…...

11+ hour, 24+ min ago (386+ words) Updated on: 24 November,2025 09:07 AM IST  |  Mumbai mid-day online correspondent | Keerthy Suresh revealed that she did not receive any movie offers for six months after Mahanati, despite the film earning her a National Award. She took the setback positively, using the break for self-improvement as filmmakers searched for unique roles for her Keerthy Suresh is a prominent face of South cinema, having worked in the Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam film industries. Last year, she also made her Bollywood debut with Atlee's Baby John, co-starring Varun Dhawan. Recently, the actress revealed that she did not receive any offers after her performance in Mahanati, the film that earned her her first National Award for Best Actor. Keerthy addressed the career setback at a recent press event. She played the role of Savitri in the biographical drama directed by Nag Ashwin. The…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago (123+ words) President Donald Trump's latest TV appearance featuring a red scarf and a black coat has ignited a wave of speculation across social media. Users on X immediately drew parallels between Trump's look and the signature style of Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, just days after their lighthearted "meet-cute" moment inside the Oval Office. As an edited photo of Mamdani circulates widely, the phrase "The Mamdani" has exploded online, becoming a playful shorthand for the President's seemingly inspired fashion shift. Social media is now buzzing with humorous commentary, comparisons and copycat claims, fueling a full-blown meme trend. WATCH Did Trump COPY Zohran Mamdani? President's Red Scarf TV Look Ignites Huge "Mamdani Effect" Debate 25 November,2025 02:26 AM IST...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago (439+ words) 24 November,2025 05:45 PM IST |" Mumbai "|" mid-day online correspondent Paul Newman, Dharmenda and James Dean Legendary actor Dharmendra may be best remembered as the "He-Man' of Bollywood for his bulky physique and action man persona, but he began his film journey as a soft romantic star. In fact, during the early years of his career, in the 60s and early 70s, he was widely considered to be one of the most good-looking men in the industry. The claim was bolstered by international media, which bestowed the title of "the most handsome man in the world' upon him. Dharmendra began his career by starring in a slew of romantic and drama-oriented films, such as Anupama (1969), Baharein Phir Bhi Aayengi (1966), Kaajal (1965), and Mera Gaon Mera Desh (1971), which cemented his status as a romantic actor. His pairing with Meena Kumari was particularly well-loved. By the 70s, Dharmendra had…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago (339+ words) Rapper Kendrick Lamar`s forthcoming comedy film with South Park makers Trey Parker and Matt Stone has been delayed once again and no new date has been announced Kendrick Lamar's comedy film with South Park creators faces delay again 24 November,2025 10:45 AM IST | Los Angeles | PTI American rapper Kendrick Lamar's upcoming comedy with South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone has been postponed once more, with no new date announced. The yet-untitled film is written by Vernon Chatman, with Lamar and Dave Free producing under their banner pgLang, while Parker and Stone are producing for Park County. "It's true, " we're moving (again)." We're working hard at finishing the movie," pgLang and Park County said in a joint statement. The Paramount Pictures project was initially slated for a July 4, 2025 debut, but in March this year, the studio shifted the release to…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago (148+ words) Updated on: 24 November,2025 08:29 AM IST  |  Mumbai mid-day online correspondent | Prabhas" new song Rebel Saab has ignited massive fan frenzy, marking his grand return to the dance floor with nostalgia, swag, and Thaman S"s electrifying music Prabhas in Rebel Saab The makers had scheduled to release the song at 6 pm during the event. The song was out only by 9 pm leaving fans frustrated. Prabhas skipped the event, and director Maruthi arrived with creative producer SKN. At the event, SKN apologised for the delay and said there was technical glitches which caused it in the first place. Directed and written by Maruthi, The RajaSaab is produced by People Media Factory and IVY Entertainment. The film also stars Malavika Mohanan, Nidhhi Agerwal, Riddhi Kumar, Sanjay Dutt, and Boman Irani. It is slated for release in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago (215+ words) Updated on: 24 November,2025 04:01 PM IST  |  Mumbai mid-day online correspondent | Veteran actor Dharmendra died on Monday, November 24, 2025, at the age of 89, due to age-related ailments. Following his last rites, it has been revealed that there were no state honours for the late actor despite his legacy of over six decades Interestingly, the last actor to receive the state funeral was veteran star Manoj Kumar, who was cremated with full state honours in Mumbai on April 5, 2025. His funeral included a three-gun salute and his body draped in the national flag. The tribute recognised his contribution to Indian cinema, particularly his patriotic roles that earned him the nickname Bharat Kumar. A state funeral is a ceremonial event organised to honour prominent individuals who have made significant contributions to the nation. These funerals often include elaborate arrangements, such as military honours, a…...