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Hayley Kiyoko has announced her engagement to longtime girlfriend Becca Tilley, sharing sweet pictures of the proposal and diamond ring. The “Curious” singer had been dating the star of reality show 'The Bachelor' for the last seven years. The couple formalised their relationship with a proposal by Hailey to Becca, to which the latter said 'Yes'.
The untimely death of 'Kaanta Laga' actress Shefali Jariwala on June 27 has left Bollywood and the television industry in shock. Many Bollywood celebrities, TV actors and actresses reacted to Shefali Jariwala’s demise at the young age of 42. Actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas, too, condoled Shefali Jariwala’s death. Here’s what she wrote.
After Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan slammed the media for insensitive coverage of the death of actress Shefali Jariwala, celebrity PR Parag Desai has also called out reporters and paparazzi. Actress Janhvi Kapoor has also reacted, having experienced similar unethical coverage when her mother and actress Sridevi died under mysterious circumstances.
Bollywood actress and 'Bigg Boss 13' contestant Shefali Jariwala died on June 27 at 42. She was most known for the music video of the 'Kaanta Lagaa' song remix. The reason for Shefali Jariwala's death is said to be cardiac arrest. Her body has been sent to Cooper Hospital in Mumbai for post-mortem, as per reports.
American actor Rick Hurst passed away on June 26 at 79. He was most famous for his role on the TV show 'The Dukes of Hazzard' on the CBS channel. He was also part of the cast of the made-for-TV films based on the show, titled 'The Dukes of Hazzard: Reunion!' and 'The Dukes of Hazzard: Hazzard in Hollywood'.
Singer-actor Guru Randhawa has gone off X (formerly Twitter). He faced intense trolling for his indirect digs at fellow Punjabi actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh amid the controversy surrounding the Punjabi film 'Sardaar Ji 3'. The film casts Pakistani actress Hania Aamir, which led to backlash post the 2025 Pahalgam Terror Attack and Operation Sindoor.
After being dropped from the promotions of his web series ‘Mistry’ by JioHotstar for passing lewd remarks at female executives, Ram Kapoor has come clean on the matter. The 'Bade Achhe Lagte Hain' actor has confessed to making sexually inappropriate remarks at the public relations and events personnel present at the promotions of the web series.
Aamir Khan’s film 'Sitaare Zameen Par' finally released in theatres on June 20, 2025. The film could collect some good money at the box office in its first week and skip its OTT release entirely. In spite of a decent reception to the film, Aamir Khan is in no mood to release 'Sitaare Zameen Par' on YouTube or OTT platforms. Here's what we know.
Salman Khan has just shown his fans why he is a true Sikandar. The Bollywood superstar, who has been ruling the roost for at least three decades now, has spoken about his health problems for the first time. On the premiere episode of 'The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 3', Salman Khan revealed he has three major health conditions.
Tushar Ghadigaonkar, a film, television and theatre actor and director in the Marathi industry, died of suicide at 32. The actor, known for 'Zombivli', was found hanging at his residence in Mumbai. His death is a cause for concern in rising incidents of self-harm in the entertainment industry the world over.
Veteran actress Indira Billi aka Indira Kaur passed away in Noida, Delhi NCR. She was known for her work in Hindi/Urdu and Punjabi films, including some notable movies like Raj Kapoor's 'Shree 420' and many other films. She began her film career after her family moved to India post-Partition in 1947. Indira Billi was married to Shiv Kumar Mehra.
In a fierce reply to trolls who called him unpatriotic for not reacting to the Pahalgam Terror Attack in 2025, Bollywood actor Aamir Khan has said that he will always support India and its Armed Forces. While speaking on 'Aap Ki Adalat', the 'Sitaare Zameen Par' actor also said that he considers acts of terror against the teachings of Islam.
Television actress Dipika Kakar, who recently underwent a 14-hour surgery for stage 2 liver cancer, has been discharged from hospital. The 'Sasural Simar Ka' actress had been admitted to the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai. In a heartfelt post on Instagram, she thanked the doctors and nursing staff for their care.
Vikrant Massey's friend Clive Kunder died in the Ahmedabad Plane Crash on June 12. The Bollywood actor posted a message on his Instagram Stories, expressing grief over the tragic incident and mourning the loss of his family friend. Clive Kunder was the First Officer on the ill-fated Air India Flight AI171.
Bollywood actress Karisma Kapoor's ex-husband Sunjay Kapur died on June 12 at 53 years of age. Sunjay Kapur was an industrialist, and Chairman and Non-Executive Director of Sona Comstar. His cause of death may be a heart attack, say reports. Sunjay Kapur is survived by wife Priya Sachdev and three children.
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan skipped his appearance as brand ambassador at the Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL) 2025 launch, minutes before the event was about to begin on June 12. The actor took the decision in solidarity with the nation after the Air India Flight 171 crash in Ahmedabad on Thursday.
South Korean model and reality television star Kim Jong-Suk aka Kim Jong-Seok died in mysterious circumstance, giving rise to speculations about his cause of death. His family has now warned against defamatory posts and media articles about a possible suicide after a fight with his girlfriend, and released a police recording about the case.
Aamir Khan's film 'Sitaare Zameen Par' releases in cinemas on June 20, 2025, also starring Genelia Deshmukh. The film promises to be a heartwarming ride for fans of the actor-filmmaker, breaking new ground just like its predecessor 'Taare Zameen Par' in 2007. In an exclusive chat with LatestLY, director RS Prasanna talks about why 'Sitaare Zameen Par' is an important film. It will have something to take home, just like any other quintessential Aamir Khan film, he says. The director also speaks about the joy of working with the talented neurodivergent actors in 'Sitaare Zameen Par'. He is also grateful to have worked with Aamir Khan Productions and have the support of Aamir Khan throughout the making of the film. Watch the full interview in the video.
Indian beauty queen Rachel Gupta, who was crowned Miss Grand International 2024, has relinquished her title. She has posted a videom, alleging harassment and bad living conditions after her pageant win. However, the Miss Grand International Organization has claimed that they have terminated the contract of Rachel Gupta due to her behaviour.
Two gripping series released on Netflix – 'Sirens' and 'Our Unwritten Seoul' – on May 22 and May 24. Both shows revolve around the story of two sisters – a set of siblings and a set of twins. While 'Sirens' stars Julianne Moore, Meghann Fahy and Milly Alcock, 'Our Unwritten Seoul' has Park Bo Young playing twin sisters. Here's our review.
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