YouTube sensation MrBeast, aka Jimmy Donaldson, has left fans buzzing after sharing a rare photo with Bollywood icons Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, and Aamir Khan. The picture, seemingly snapped at a lavish event in Riyadh, captures all three Khans alongside MrBeast, giving fans a glimpse of a meeting that is unusual and highly anticipated.
In the photo, SRK and Salman Khan looked sharp in formal suits, while Aamir Khan chose a black kurta paired with white trousers. MrBeast, known for his extravagant online challenges and generous giveaways, kept his look simple in an all-black ensemble. Accompanying the image, he captioned it, "Hey India, should we all do something together?" — instantly igniting speculation about a potential collaboration between the YouTube star and Bollywood’s most celebrated actors.
The three Khans have been dominant figures in Hindi cinema for over thirty years, delivering some of Bollywood’s biggest blockbusters. Fans were quick to react to the post, with many sharing excitement over the possibility of a joint project between MrBeast and the trio. Recently, all three Khans appeared in Aryan Khan’s directorial debut web series, The Ba**ds of Bollywood*, though not in the same scenes. The Netflix satirical series critiques Bollywood’s workings, including nepotism, scandals, and inflated egos, and follows the story of an outsider entangled in a forbidden romance with a star’s daughter.
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Mel Gibson has recast the role of Jesus for his Passion of the Christ sequel. The original 2004 film, directed by Gibson, is being followed by a two-part continuation titled The Resurrection of the Christ. Finnish actor Jaakko Ohtonen will take over the role of Jesus from Jim Caviezel, while Mariela Garriga replaces Monica Bellucci as Mary Magdalene. Other key cast changes include Kasia Smutniak as Mary (replacing Maia Morgenstern), Pier Luigi Pasino as Peter, Riccardo Scamarcio as Pontius Pilate, and Rupert Everett in a small but significant role.
Set three days after Jesus’ crucifixion on Good Friday, the film’s source explained to Variety that a full recast was practical, avoiding costly CGI and digital de-aging effects. The two installments will release just 40 days apart, with the first on Good Friday, March 26, 2027, and the second on Ascension Day, May 6, 2027.
Gibson has been developing the sequel for many years and previously discussed the challenges of adapting such a vast story. In a 2022 appearance on EWTN's The World Over, he described the complexity of presenting a non-linear narrative that resonates with viewers while exploring past, future, and other realms.
He revealed he has two completed scripts, struggling to decide between them. One is “very structured” and conventional, while the other is more experimental, likened to an “acid trip” exploring otherworldly realms, including hell and the fall of angels. Gibson emphasized that the project is enormous and requires careful planning to convey its full impact.
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Film and television producer Ektaa R Kapoor visited the Tirumala temple on Monday morning to seek the blessings of Lord Venkateswara. She was seen leaving the temple after offering her prayers, dressed in a light pink ethnic outfit featuring delicate silver embroidery. The visit drew attention from the paparazzi, who captured her serene and composed demeanor.
Earlier in the day, Telugu actress Krithi Shetty was also spotted at the temple along with director Venkky Kudumula for darshan. The actress greeted photographers with a smile and waved before entering the temple premises. On the same day, actor Nithiin and his wife, along with Jr NTR’s wife Lakshmi Pranathi, also visited the sacred shrine to offer prayers. The series of celebrity visits highlights the temple’s continued appeal among prominent figures from the entertainment industry.
On the professional front, Ektaa Kapoor’s recent production, Kathal: A Jackfruit Mystery, was awarded the Best Hindi Film at the 71st National Film Awards. The quirky satirical film, directed by Yashowardhan Mishra, follows the journey of Mahima Basor, a determined police officer from a lower caste, as she investigates the unusual disappearance of two jackfruits from a politician’s garden. The film, starring Sanya Malhotra, was released in theaters on May 19, 2023, and received critical acclaim for its offbeat storytelling and social commentary. Ektaa Kapoor’s visit to Tirumala comes at a moment of both personal and professional celebration, marking her spiritual devotion alongside her cinematic achievements.
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Authorities from Bengaluru South District sealed Vels Studio (Jollywood and Entertainment Limited) in the Bidadi Industrial Area late last night following orders from the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) for violating environmental regulations. The KSPCB reportedly directed the closure of the Bigg Boss Kannada shooting location at Vels Studio due to breaches of air and water pollution norms.
KSPCB Member Secretary SS Lingaraju told ANI that the board’s action was not directly against the reality show but against Vels Studio, the official occupant of the property. He explained that the studio lacked the mandatory “consent to operate” required under the Air and Water Acts. “They run amusement activities, hotel facilities, and a 250 KLD sewage treatment plant, which is non-functional. Their waste management practices also fail to meet PCB standards. Despite multiple notices, they never applied for the necessary consent,” he said.
Reports indicate that the sewage treatment plant was not operational, leading to the discharge of about 2.5 lakh litres of untreated wastewater due to inadequate sewage management. Consequently, Vels Studio in Bidadi, Ramanagara, has been shut down for violating environmental norms. As a result, the Bigg Boss Kannada production has been suspended, and all contestants were evacuated from the house and relocated to Eagleton Resort.
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Drake’s defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group over Kendrick Lamar’s diss track Not Like Us has been dismissed by a New York federal judge. The judge ruled that the song’s insults, part of a heated rap battle, were not meant to be taken literally. UMG welcomed the decision, calling the suit an “affront to artists’ creative expression,” while Drake plans to appeal the ruling. The label also noted that Drake himself had encouraged and participated in the feud with Lamar.
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In the episode of ‘Culture Club,’ Melanie Oliveiro chats with Claire Javier, an emerging indie-pop singer-songwriter, about her music, focusing on her latest single, “Easy.” Javier shares the story behind the dreamy and playful track, which captures the surreal feeling of a past romance. The Filipino-Singaporean artist also discusses her other single, “Misbehave,” her experiences performing live, and her evolution from introspective songwriting to a more narrative and confessional style. To explore more Singaporean artists like Claire Javier, visit Hear65.com, an initiative by the National Arts Council, produced by independent music media company Bandwagon.
Disclaimer: This Podcast is taken from CNA.
The 2025 Emmy Award nominations are out, with Severance leading the pack with 27 nominations. The Penguin follows closely with 24, while The Studio and The White Lotus each earned 23 nods, highlighting the top contenders in television over the past year. Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng discuss the most unexpected omissions and surprise nominations with Dr. Nasya Bahfen, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Politics, Media, and Philosophy at La Trobe University.
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He’s spent a full day submerged in slime, stayed underground for 48 hours, and given away huge sums of money to fortunate contestants. But are MrBeast’s videos just clever clickbait – or bold experiments in creative innovation?
Disclaimer: This Podcast is taken from The Guardian
New Zealand artist Marlon Williams dedicated five years to creating his latest album, Te Whare Tīwekaweka, which is sung entirely in the Māori language. Its release comes at a politically charged time, as the current coalition government in New Zealand restricts the use of Māori in public services and recently suspended three MPs for performing a haka in protest of a bill seen as undermining Indigenous rights. Williams discusses with Reged Ahmad the experience of performing in his first language on a global stage and also shares a live performance of a song from the album at the Guardian Australia studio.
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