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Cardi B is expecting her fourth child, her first with boyfriend Stefon Diggs, the New England Patriots wide receiver. The Grammy-winning rapper shared the news Wednesday in an interview with Gayle King on “CBS Mornings.” “I’m excited. I’m happy,” she said. “I feel very strong and powerful, doing all this work while creating a baby. My man and I are very supportive of each other.” She added that both she and Diggs are ambitious and excel in their respective fields. Cardi B also said Diggs makes her feel safe and confident. She recalled a recent moment of anxiety during the rollout of her upcoming album, Am I the Drama?, due Friday. “People were saying very mean things about me,” she said. “He makes me feel very confident. Feeling safe is feeling confident.” Cardi B has three children with her ex-husband, rapper Offset: daughters Kulture, 7, Blossom, 1, and son Wave, 4. Diggs has a daughter, Nova, born in 2016, from a previous relationship. Cardi B had filed for divorce from Offset in 2024 after claiming their marriage, secretly wed in 2017, was “irretrievably broken.” Representatives for Cardi B and Diggs did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

Bad Bunny leads the 2025 Latin Grammy nominations with 12 nods, reclaiming the top spot after Édgar Barrera dominated in 2023 and 2024. Barrera, tied this year with Argentinian hip-hop duo CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso, follows with 10 nominations each. The Latin Recording Academy announced the nominees Wednesday via livestream. Bad Bunny is up for album of the year and urban music album of the year with Debí Tirar Más Fotos. He also scored nominations in reggaeton performance, urban/urban fusion performance, roots song, short form video, and has double entries in record, song, and best urban song categories. Other album of the year nominees include Rauw Alejandro, Gloria Estefan, Vicente García, Joaquina, Natalia Lafourcade, Carín León, Liniker, Elena Rose and Alejandro Sanz. Both Bad Bunny and CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso appear twice in record of the year, alongside Lafourcade, Sanz, Karol G, Zoe Gotusso, Jorge Drexler & Conociendo Rusia, and Liniker. Best new artist contenders are Alleh, Annasofia, Yerai Cortés, Juliane Gamboa, Camila Guevara, Isadora, Alex Luna, Paloma Morphy, Sued Nunes and Ruzzi. The 26th Annual Latin Grammy Awards will be held Nov. 13 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, airing live on TelevisaUnivision at 8 p.m. Eastern, with a pre-show at 7 p.m.

The 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival lineup has been announced, with Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, and Karol G set to headline in April. Carpenter’s headlining slot marks a full-circle moment—she hinted at it during her 2024 Coachella debut while performing “Nonsense,” singing, “Coachella, see you back here when I headline.” Other artists joining the festival include Addison Rae, David Byrne, Iggy Pop, The XX, The Strokes, Young Thug, Sexyy Redd, Teddy Swims, Moby, Kaskade, Major Lazer, FKA Twigs, PinkPantheress, BIG BANG, and many more. Global girl group KATSEYE will make their Coachella debut. Fans also noted a unique entry at the bottom of the poster: “The Bunker Debut of Radiohead Kid A Mnesia.” The British rock band recently announced a European tour covering 20 cities, their first in seven years. Coachella 2026 will return to the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, for two weekends: April 10-12 and April 17-19. Presale tickets go live Friday at 11 a.m. Pacific/2 p.m. Eastern.

A suspect has been arrested in connection with a July break-in of a rental car, where a dancer and a choreographer touring with Beyoncé reported that the singer's unreleased music was stolen, according to Atlanta police on Tuesday. The suspect, identified as Kelvin Evans, was arrested and charged with entering a vehicle with the intent to commit theft, as well as a parole violation. There was no attorney listed for Evans in Fulton County’s online jail records. Beyoncé's choreographer Christopher Grant and dancer Diandre Blue were in Atlanta for the singer's tour when they discovered the break-in on July 8. They called police after finding that a window had been smashed in their rental car, and two suitcases had been taken while they were dining nearby. Grant informed the police that he was carrying sensitive personal information for Beyoncé at the time. The stolen items included two Apple laptops and five thumb drives containing "unreleased music" and other digital files related to the tour. As of Tuesday, police spokesperson Anthony Grant confirmed that none of the stolen items had been recovered.

Warner Bros Discovery on Tuesday announced that its global streaming platform HBO Max will roll out direct-to-consumer in new Asia Pacific markets, including Bangladesh, on October 15. The launch will also cover Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Macau, Mongolia, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, bringing the number of HBO Max markets worldwide to over 100 by the end of this year, according to the company. Spain threatens Eurovision boycott if Israel is allowed to compete HBO Max brings together a wide slate of entertainment under one platform, including HBO, Harry Potter, the DC Universe, Cartoon Network, Max Originals, Hollywood blockbusters and shows from Discovery brands such as TLC, Food Network, HGTV, ID and Animal Planet. Shortly after the October launch, subscribers will be able to stream the new HBO Original drama IT: Welcome to Derry, set in the world of Stephen King’s 'IT' universe. The series expands on the vision of Andy Muschietti’s feature films IT and IT Chapter Two, starring Bill Skarsgård, Taylour Paige, Jovan Adepo, Chris Chalk and others. The platform will also feature global hits such as Superman, Sinners and Final Destination Bloodlines, alongside acclaimed originals including House of the Dragon, The Last of Us, The Penguin and The Pitt. Popular non-fiction shows like Gold Rush, Deadliest Catch and 90 Day Fiancé will be available, as well as family favorites including Tom and Jerry, Looney Tunes and We Bare Bears. Robert Redford, Oscar-winning actor and director, dies at 89 From launch, HBO Max will offer multi-device streaming with personalized profiles, parental controls, content downloads and an easy-to-navigate interface. JB Perrette, CEO and President of Global Streaming & Games at Warner Bros Discovery, said: “Following successful launches in Australia and Europe earlier this year, the global expansion of HBO Max continues to bring unparalleled entertainment to more fans across the world.” Subscriptions will be available through www.hbomax.com and select partners, with further details expected in the coming weeks.

Hollywood icon Robert Redford, Oscar-winning director, liberal activist, and champion of independent cinema, has died at the age of 89. Redford passed away at his home in Sundance, Utah, surrounded by family, publicist Cindi Berger said. No cause of death was provided. Rising to fame in the 1960s, Redford became a leading star of the 1970s with films such as The Candidate, All the President’s Men, and The Way We Were. He won the Academy Award for Best Director for Ordinary People (1980), which also won Best Picture. Known for his boyish looks, Redford combined charm with political activism, taking on complex roles and promoting low-budget filmmaking. His on-screen partnerships included Jane Fonda, Meryl Streep, Tom Cruise, and most famously Paul Newman, with whom he starred in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and The Sting. Beyond acting, he focused on directing and producing, while founding the Sundance Institute and Festival to support independent filmmakers such as Quentin Tarantino, Steven Soderbergh, and Paul Thomas Anderson. The festival, originally in Park City, Utah, is set to relocate to Boulder, Colorado, in 2027. Redford was born Charles Robert Redford Jr. on Aug. 18, 1937, in Santa Monica, California. He began in television and theater before achieving stardom in Hollywood. He studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and made his Broadway debut in the late 1950s. Redford’s directing credits include Ordinary People, The Horse Whisperer, Quiz Show, and The Milagro Beanfield War, earning both critical acclaim and Academy Award nominations. He received an honorary Oscar in 2002 for his contributions to cinema and for inspiring independent filmmaking worldwide. Redford was married twice, most recently to Sibylle Szaggars, and had four children, two of whom predeceased him. He once said his career was guided by an “outlaw sensibility,” always seeking independence and creative freedom.

Spain joined a growing group of countries on Tuesday threatening to skip the Eurovision Song Contest unless Israel is barred from participating over the Gaza conflict. The Netherlands, Ireland, and Slovenia had already taken similar positions. Spain’s move adds pressure on both Israel and the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), which organizes the contest. The decision was made by Spanish public broadcaster RTVE during a board meeting in Madrid. The announcement follows strained diplomatic ties between Spain and Israel after protests against the participation of an Israeli-owned cycling team disrupted the Spanish Vuelta race. Spain’s prime minister said Monday that he would support banning Israel from sporting events. The EBU said last week it is consulting members on how to “manage participation and geopolitical tensions” around the contest, giving countries until mid-December to decide whether to take part. Russia was banned from Eurovision following its 2022 invasion of Ukraine, but Israel has competed in the past two years despite controversies. Eurovision’s grand finale is scheduled to take place in Vienna in May.

Popular Pakistani actress Hania Aamir is set to visit Bangladesh for the first time at the invitation of Sunsilk Bangladesh. The actress, widely admired across South Asia for her performances in television dramas, films and web series, will be in Dhaka as part of the brand’s promotional activities. Sunsilk recently launched its new Black Shine formula enriched with Vitamin C and E, promising glossy glass-like shine. To mark the occasion and officially begin her journey as Sunsilk’s brand ambassador in Bangladesh, Hania will attend a special event in Dhaka. The company said she will stay for several days and engage in multiple promotional activities. On Monday, Sunsilk Hair Expert BD’s official Facebook page released a video message from the actress. In the clip, Hania said, “Hi Bangladesh, I’m Hania. Guess what? I’m coming to Dhaka with Sunsilk. See you all soon!” She has long been associated with Sunsilk as a brand ambassador in Pakistan, and her Dhaka trip is part of the company’s extended promotional campaign in the region. Hania Aamir made her film debut in 2016 with Janaan. Over the years, she has gained widespread recognition through hit dramas such as Mere Humsafar, Dilruba, Anaa, and Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum. She also appeared in the Punjabi film Sardaarji 3, which was well received in Pakistan. Renowned for her versatility, the actress has successfully portrayed a range of roles — from romantic to comic, glamorous to character-driven — earning praise from critics and audiences alike. Her style and personality have made her one of the most followed stars in Pakistan, with a strong fan base in Bangladesh as well. Further details about her visit and the upcoming Sunsilk event will be shared on Sunsilk Bangladesh’s official Facebook page, the company said.

Bollywood actress Tanushree Dutta, who made headlines two months ago with an emotional video alleging harassment at her home, has revealed that she turned down an offer worth Rs 1.65 crore to participate in the reality show Bigg Boss. Speaking to Bollywood Thikana, the Chocolate actress said she has been approached for the show every year for the past 11 years but has never been interested. “Do you really think I would go to a show like that? I can’t stay in a place like that; I don’t even stay with my own family. They offered me ₹1.65 crore. Even if they give me a piece of the moon, I wouldn’t go,” she said. Tanushree stressed that her decision was rooted in maintaining dignity and privacy. “Men and women sleep in the same hall, fight there, eat there. Do I seem like the kind of woman who will sleep on the same bed with a man for a reality show? I’m not that cheap. My privacy is valuable to me. I know I can earn more than that if I’m allowed to work in peace,” she added. The actress, who won the title of Femina Miss India Universe in 2004 and is known for films such as Aashiq Banaya Apne, Dhol and Bhagam Bhag, also recalled her struggles since the #MeToo movement in 2018, when she accused actor Nana Patekar of harassment during the filming of Horn ‘Ok’ Pleassss. Although police cleared Patekar of the charges in 2019, Tanushree has repeatedly said she has faced continuous harassment since then, which she claimed has affected her health. The 19th season of Bigg Boss, hosted by Salman Khan, is currently streaming on Jio Hotstar and airs later on Colors TV. Source: NDTV

At the trailer launch of Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari in Mumbai, actress Janhvi Kapoor spoke about the misuse of celebrity images online. She said many fake pictures of her circulate on social media, and while celebrities can spot them, the public often believes they are real. The event also featured Varun Dhawan, who stressed that technology comes with both benefits and risks. He warned that without regulations, actors could one day be replaced by digital versions, highlighting the importance of protecting their unique identity. The discussion comes amid recent Delhi High Court cases where Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, and filmmaker Karan Johar filed petitions against unauthorized use of their images, names, and likenesses, including deepfakes and fake merchandise. The court has recognized such misuse as unacceptable, underlining the growing importance of personality rights in the digital era.   Source: NDTV