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Timothée Chalamet emerged as one of the biggest winners at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards, defeating Hollywood heavyweights Leonardo DiCaprio and George Clooney to claim the Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy award for his performance in Marty Supreme. The 30-year-old actor secured his first Golden Globe after five nominations, strengthening his position in the race for the upcoming Academy Awards. Accepting the award, Chalamet said he felt honoured to be counted among many great actors and described the win as a “sweet moment” in his career. Although DiCaprio missed out on the acting prize, his film One Battle After Another dominated the night with four awards, including Best Film – Musical or Comedy and Best Director for Paul Thomas Anderson. Irish actress Jessie Buckley won Best Actress in a Drama for Hamnet, which also claimed the Best Drama Film award. Brazilian actor Wagner Moura took home Best Actor in a Drama for The Secret Agent, which also won Best International Film. Among other major winners, Teyana Taylor won Best Supporting Actress for One Battle After Another, Stellan Skarsgård won Best Supporting Actor for Sentimental Value, and Rose Byrne claimed Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy for If I Had Legs I’d Kick You. On the television front, Netflix series Adolescence continued its awards season success, with British actor Owen Cooper winning Best Supporting Actor. Seth Rogen won Best Comedy Series Actor for The Studio, while Jean Smart and Noah Wyle also secured acting honours. The Golden Globes marked the official start of Hollywood’s awards season, setting the stage for the Oscars next.   With inpus from BBC

The 83rd Golden Globes unfolded on Sunday at the Beverly Hilton in California, officially kicking off Hollywood’s awards season ahead of the Oscars. This year, the spotlight shone brightly on first-time winners and celebrated television and film achievements alike. The comedy-drama One Battle After Another, which led with nine nominations, emerged as the evening’s biggest film winner, taking home four awards, including Best Film – Musical or Comedy, Best Director, Best Screenplay, and Best Supporting Actress for Teyana Taylor. Netflix’s limited series Adolescence also dominated, claiming four awards in the television category, including Best Limited Series and acting honours for Owen Cooper, Erin Doherty, and Stephen Graham. In the drama categories, Hamnet was named Best Film, with Jessie Buckley earning Best Actress, while Wagner Moura won Best Actor for The Secret Agent, which also received the Best Non-English Language Film award. The Pitt secured Best Drama Series along with Noah Wyle’s Best Actor award, and The Studio won Best Comedy or Musical Series with Seth Rogen taking the Best Actor honour. A new award category for podcasts made its debut this year, with Good Hang with Amy Poehler earning the inaugural recognition. Poehler, along with Owen Cooper and Teyana Taylor, joined the ranks of first-time Golden Globe winners. US comedian Nikki Glaser returned as host, opening the ceremony with a sharp, humorous monologue that poked fun at the star-studded audience. “Hosting the Golden Globes was without a doubt the most fun I have ever had in my career,” Glaser said, reflecting on the night’s festivities. Other major winners included Rose Byrne (If I Had Legs I’d Kick You) for Best Actress – Musical or Comedy, Timothée Chalamet (Marty Supreme) for Best Actor – Musical or Comedy, Stellan Skarsgård (Sentimental Value) for Best Supporting Actor, and Ludwig Göransson for Best Original Score with Sinners. The awards underscored Hollywood’s blend of emerging talent and established names, setting the stage for the upcoming Oscar race.   With inputs from NDTV

Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan faced difficulty leaving a location in Surat after a small crowd surge broke out during his visit to the city. The incident occurred when he stopped by the Pal-area residence of his friend, businessman Sunil Shah, at Casa Rivera. Bachchan had traveled to Surat to attend the inauguration of Season 3 of the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL), which begins this evening at the Lalbhai Contractor Stadium. Several former cricketers and film celebrities are taking part in the opening ceremony. After landing at Surat Airport in the afternoon, the actor went directly to Shah’s home, where the crowd gathered. A video circulating on social media shows Bachchan standing outside the building as a large group of fans surrounded him. Amid the commotion, a glass entrance gate reportedly shattered and collapsed. Some individuals suffered minor injuries during the incident. Police personnel were present at the scene to manage security and crowd control. The ISPL Season 3 officially kicks off on Friday at the Lalbhai Contractor Stadium and will run for a month. The tournament features fast-paced tennis-ball T10 matches and celebrates India’s vibrant street-cricket culture, according to an official ISPL statement. Amitabh Bachchan proud as grandson Agastya Nanda debuts in Ikkis Earlier in the day, Bachchan was spotted at Kalina Airport in Mumbai, where he acknowledged photographers with a wave before departing. Work update Amitabh Bachchan was most recently seen in Vettaiyan, directed by T.J. Gnanavel. The film also featured Rajinikanth, Manju Warrier, Fahadh Faasil, Rana Daggubati, Ritika Singh, Dushara Vijayan, Rohini, Rao Ramesh, Abhirami, and Ramesh Thilak. Details about Bachchan’s upcoming projects have not yet been officially announced.

Hollywood actress Jennifer Garner has spoken about the emotional pain she went through after her separation from actor Ben Affleck, saying losing a true partnership and friendship was very hard for her. In an interview with Marie Claire, Garner said the most difficult part was the breakup of their family. She said the loss of trust, companionship and friendship was what hurt the most. Garner and Affleck got married in 2005 and separated in 2015. Their divorce was finalised in 2018. The couple now co-parent their three children, Violet, Seraphina and Samuel. Garner said she has reached a stage where they can raise their children together with peace and understanding. She said time helps people heal, forgive and move forward, and it also helps rebuild friendship in a new way. Garner also stressed the importance of close personal relationships in building emotional strength. She said spending time with loved ones gives her the resilience to face life’s challenges. On media gossip, Garner said she avoids reading stories about herself and her family as it does not help her or her children.   With inputs from NDTV

Netflix has announced its full slate of series and films for 2026, promising a packed year for viewers with the return of several popular shows and the launch of new titles. The streaming giant shared updates on its most awaited projects, including new seasons of Emily in Paris, Bridgerton and One Piece, along with the much-anticipated Peaky Blinders film. Season six of Emily in Paris will continue the story of Emily, a young marketing executive from Chicago, as she navigates life, work and love in Paris. Bridgerton season four will premiere on January 29, with part two arriving on February 26. The new season will focus on Benedict Bridgerton and his romantic journey after meeting a mysterious woman at a masquerade ball. Fans will also see the return of One Piece in March with its second season. The story follows Luffy and the Straw Hats as they sail into the dangerous and magical Grand Line in search of the world’s greatest treasure. Avatar: The Last Airbender season two will show Aang, Katara and Sokka seeking the help of the Earth King to fight Fire Lord Ozai. Netflix will also release Enola Holmes season three, which takes the young detective to Malta for a new and dangerous case. The British crime drama film Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man will stream from March 20. It follows Tommy Shelby as he returns from exile to face his toughest challenge yet. Netflix said the 2026 lineup aims to offer action, drama, adventure and romance for viewers around the world.   With inputs from NDTV

Bollywood star Priyanka Chopra Jonas will be one of the presenters at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards, scheduled for Sunday, January 11, at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. The organisers released the full list of presenters on the official Golden Globes X account. Alongside Priyanka Chopra, the lineup features Hollywood stars Julia Roberts, George Clooney, Miley Cyrus, Orlando Bloom, Pamela Anderson, Macaulay Culkin, Melissa McCarthy, Snoop Dogg, and Queen Latifah, among others. The awards ceremony will be broadcast live on CBS and streamed on Paramount+ from 8 pm to 11 pm ET. On the nominations front, One Battle After Another leads with nine nods, followed by Sentimental Value with eight, Sinners with seven, and Hamnet with six. In television, The White Lotus tops the list with six nominations. Priyanka Chopra is also starring in SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi, set for release during Sankranti 2027, and will appear in The Bluff, releasing on Prime Video in February.   With inputs from NDTV

Hollywood stars Dwayne Johnson, George Clooney and Julia Roberts have missed out on the longlist for this year’s Bafta Film Awards. The longlist, often seen as an early indicator of Oscar success, was announced on Thursday. Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, leads the list with 16 mentions. The final nominations for each category, including six actors per category, will be announced on January 27. Clooney, Johnson and Roberts are all nominated for Golden Globes this weekend for their films Jay Kelly, The Smashing Machine and After the Hunt, respectively. Despite missing the Bafta longlist, Johnson’s performance in The Smashing Machine received a standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival. Clooney’s role in Jay Kelly has been widely praised, while Roberts is in the running for a Golden Globe for her role in After the Hunt. Several other films and actors have also made the Bafta longlist. Hamnet and Sinners received 14 mentions each, while Marty Supreme appeared 13 times. Leonardo DiCaprio, Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, Cillian Murphy, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are among the actors on the list. Some films and actors were excluded entirely. Daniel Day-Lewis’s comeback film Anemone and Bruce Springsteen biopic Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere did not make the longlist. The longlist also highlights British cinema. Films such as I Swear, The Ballad of Wallis Island, and Kate Winslet’s directorial debut Goodbye June received multiple mentions.   With inputs from BBC

Actor-rapper Will Smith is facing a lawsuit filed by violinist Brian King Joseph, who performed with him during the 2025 Based on a True Story tour. The suit accuses Smith and Treyball Studios Management of sexual harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination. According to court documents reviewed by Variety, Brian King Joseph was first hired by Smith in November 2024 to perform at a San Diego show. He later joined Smith’s 2025 tour and contributed to his upcoming album. The lawsuit alleges that Smith made comments implying a personal bond, saying, “You and I have such a special connection, that I don't have with anyone else.” The case focuses on an incident during the first leg of the tour in March 2025 in Las Vegas. Brian claims his hotel room key went missing for several hours, and when he returned, he found signs someone had entered his room without permission. Items left behind included wipes, a bottle of HIV medication with another name, and a handwritten note stating, “Brian, I'll be back no later [sic] 5:30, just us (drawn heart), Stone F.” Brian interpreted the note as a warning that someone intended to return to engage in sexual acts. Brian immediately informed hotel security and Smith’s representatives and reported the matter to a non-emergency police line. However, he says a member of Smith’s management later accused him of lying and told him his services were no longer needed. The lawsuit claims the termination caused Brian severe emotional stress, including PTSD, and financial losses. He is seeking damages for sexual harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination, with compensation to be decided by a jury. So far, Will Smith has not publicly responded to the allegations.   With inpus from NDTV

K-pop superstars BTS have officially announced their long-awaited comeback, confirming they will return on March 20, 2026. The date was revealed in a social media post by their agency, BigHit Music, marking the group’s first full release after almost four years away from group activities. The hiatus followed the completion of South Korea’s mandatory military service by all seven members — RM, Jin, Jimin, V, Suga, Jung Kook and j-hope. “March 20th comeback confirmed,” BigHit Music posted on X, formerly known as Twitter. Suga was the final member to complete his service, finishing his duties as a social service worker — an alternative form of enlistment he reportedly chose because of a shoulder injury — in June 2025. The remaining six members served in the South Korean army. The group staggered their enlistments, allowing members time to pursue solo music and projects while BTS activities were paused. Last summer, BTS hinted at a global tour and announced plans for a new album scheduled for release in spring 2026, saying work on the project would begin in July 2025. Because it is a group album, they explained, the music will incorporate the individual perspectives and ideas of all seven members, adding that they are approaching the project with the same passion they had at the start of their career. The upcoming album will be BTS’s first since their 2022 anthology Proof. Their most recent studio album was Be, released in 2020, along with the 2021 Japanese compilation BTS, the Best.  

American singer Beyoncé has officially become a billionaire, Forbes announced, making her the fifth musician to reach a 10-figure fortune. Beyoncé joins an exclusive group of musicians with immense wealth, including Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Bruce Springsteen, and her husband Jay-Z, whose net worth Forbes estimates at $2.5 billion. Earlier this month, Forbes valued Beyoncé’s fortune at $800 million and predicted she would cross the billionaire mark after years of successful music, tours, and business ventures. Her 2023 Renaissance World Tour alone grossed nearly $600 million, making her one of the world’s top pop icons. Beyoncé also produced a concert film from the tour, distributed through AMC theaters, earning her nearly half of the film’s $44 million global box office revenue. Her 2024 album, Cowboy Carter, celebrated the black roots of country music and won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year — her first Grammy win in that category. The accompanying tour, featuring Jay-Z, their children, and former Destiny’s Child members, generated over $400 million in ticket sales and $50 million from merchandise. Despite some slow ticket sales leading to price cuts, the tour set records at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and Paris’ Stade de France, with ticket prices ranging from £71 to £950. Additional earnings came from a Netflix halftime show for the NFL and Levi’s commercials. Forbes’ announcement confirms Beyoncé’s position among the world’s wealthiest musicians, marking a major milestone in her career.   With inputs from BBC