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D'Angelo and Angie Stone's son speaks out after losing both parents months apart: 'It's been a very rough year'
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D’Angelo and Angie Stone’s son speaks out after losing both parents months apart: ‘It’s been a very rough year’

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Grammy-winning artist D’Angelo has died at the age of 51 in New York City following a prolonged battle with cancer. According to PEOPLE, the legendary soul singer had been hospitalized for several months and spent the last two weeks in hospice care.

D’Angelo passed away after a prolonged battle with cancer.(REUTERS)

His family confirmed the news in a statement released on Tuesday.

“The shining star of our family has dimmed his light for us in this life,” the singer’s family said. “After a prolonged and courageous battle with cancer, we are heartbroken to announce that Michael D’Angelo Archer, known to his fans around the world as D’Angelo, has been called home, departing this life today, October 14th, 2025.”

Also Read: D’Angelo net worth: A look at R&B icon’s career and fortune

Relationship with Angie Stone

In the late ’90s, D’Angelo was in a four-year relationship with fellow soul singer Angie Stone. The two welcomed a son, Michael D’Angelo Archer II, in 1998.

Stone passed away on March 1 this year at the age of 63 following a car accident.

Also Read: D’Angelo dies at 51: All on R&B icon’s family and three children

Son speaks out

Their son, Michael Jr., spoke out publicly for the first time since both of his parents’ deaths.

“I am grateful for your thoughts and prayers during these very difficult times, as it has been a very rough and sad year for me,” Michael told PEOPLE in a statement Tuesday. “I ask that you please continue to keep me in your thoughts as it will not be easy, but one thing that both my parents taught me was to be strong, and I intend to do just that.”

A source close to the family told PEOPLE that Michael Jr. had remained by his father’s side during his final days.

“People are really worried about Mike right now,” the source said, noting that the 27-year-old has “been through a lot in such a short amount of time.”

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Kangana Ranaut Claims She’s Worked Harder Than Shah Rukh Khan, Calls Herself 'Lady Khan' During A Recent Interaction
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Kangana Ranaut Claims She’s Worked Harder Than Shah Rukh Khan, Calls Herself ‘Lady Khan’ During A Recent Interaction

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Kangana Ranaut is no stranger to bold statements and comparisons, and she’s once again making headlines with her latest comments about her career and the Khans of Bollywood. The actress, who often refers to herself as “Lady Khan,” has now compared her journey to that of Shah Rukh Khan, claiming that she has worked harder than him to achieve success in the industry.

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Kangana Ranaut Claims She Worked Harder Than SRK

In a recent event in Delhi, Kangana shared her thoughts on her rise to fame and how she believes her story is different from the other superstars in Bollywood. According to one of the media houses, she made a surprising remark, stating that she has achieved success all on her own, unlike Shah Rukh Khan, who hails from Delhi and attended a convent school.

Kangana Ranaut

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Kangana explained, “Why did I achieve so much success? There’s hardly anyone else who has come from a village and achieved so much success in the mainstream. Think about Shah Rukh Khan. He’s from Delhi and studied in a convent school. I come from a village no one has ever heard of Bhambla.” Her comments are a reflection of her pride in her roots and the hard work she believes has set her apart in the industry.

Kangana Ranaut

“Others may disagree, but I think it’s because I’m incredibly honest, not only with people but also with myself. I’ve worked very hard to establish myself in Bollywood,” Kangana added, emphasizing the dedication she believes she’s shown throughout her career. Kangana’s journey to stardom is well-known. Leaving her home at a young age to pursue a career in acting, she made her debut at 19 with the film Gangster. Over the years, she built a successful career with standout roles in films like Raaz 2, Tanu Weds Manu, Tanu Weds Manu 2, and Fashion, earning accolades for her performances. She has won four National Film Awards, cementing her place as one of Bollywood’s most respected actresses.

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When Rakesh Roshan Recalled Why Kareena Kapoor Khan Was Dropped From Kaho Na Pyar Hai
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When Rakesh Roshan Recalled Why Kareena Kapoor Khan Was Dropped From Kaho Na Pyar Hai 4 Days Before Shooting, “I Wish Babita Wouldn’t”

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When Rakesh Roshan Recalled Why Kareena Kapoor Khan Was Dropped From Kaho Na Pyar Hai (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Rakesh Roshan is one of the most skilled personalities in the Hindi film industry. From acting to directing and producing, he aces them all. Hrithik Roshan came to the industry holding his father’s hands with Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai. Initially, Kareena Kapoor was cast opposite HR but was dropped just a few days before filming began. Rakesh once opened up about the incident and blamed Kareena’s mother, Babita Kapoor, for it. Keep scrolling for the deets.

For the uninitiated, Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai could have been Kareena’s debut film instead of Refugee with Abhishek Bachchan. Before Rakesh dropped Kapoor out of the movie, she had also shot a few scenes for the blockbuster, which eventually went to Ameesha Patel. The film catapulted HR and Ameesha to immense fame despite it being their first film. It was a big success, critically and commercially.

Rakesh Roshan once blamed Babita Kapoor for parting ways with Kareena Kapoor.

In a 2020 interview with The Quint, Rakesh Roshan recalled that filming was set to begin with a song at Filmistan Studio, but four days before the shoot, Babita requested they start with dialogues, feeling Kareena wasn’t ready. He disagreed, saying beginning with a song would help her ease into the set, while dialogues would be more challenging, though she would be trained.

Rakesh Roshan recalled, “Babita was a little adamant about it. So I said, ‘This way I cannot work because tomorrow you might say, don’t do this, don’t do that. I think it’s better we part ways because we are good friends.’ So we parted ways.” Several reports claimed that Kareena Kapoor was not given a complete narration.

In another interview with G Magazine, he said, “It’s untrue that narration was not given to her. I never sign an artist without a full narration, and if she’s the heroine of my film, even more so. A complete narration was made three months ago. I wish Babita would not interfere in her daughter’s career, for she’s harming her more than helping her. Kareena is a newcomer and should be treated like one. She cannot call the shots, just because she’s Karisma’s sister.”

Babita’s Demand for Kareena’s Top Billing

Rakesh Roshan explained that Babita had insisted Kareena receive top billing over Hrithik, which he couldn’t agree to since the hero traditionally gets the first credit, especially in a home production. Amid the growing tension, he left for Athens to finalize a ship for the shoot and asked them to decide in his absence. When he returned and received no response, he felt it was best to part ways.

Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai, starring Hrithik Roshan and Ameesha Patel, has a cult following and won several accolades after its release. It gave both the leading stars a magnificent launch.

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EXCLUSIVE: Zeishan Quadri Apologises For His ‘Audience Mera Ghar Nahi Chalati’ Comment

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Zeishan Quadri has issued an apology for his controversial comment, ‘Audience mera ghar nahi chalati’. He made during his stint as a contestant on Bigg Boss 19. His remark drew widespread public backlash, prompting him to address the incident and clarify the context of his statement following his eviction from the show. During an exclusive conversation with Bollywood Bubble, the now-evicted contestant cleared the air on his remarks, which hurt the audience. Scroll down to read more and watch the interview.

When asked about his audience mera ghar nahi chalati remarks on Bigg Boss 19, Zeishan Quadri said, “Nahi, I’m really sorry. Audience ko shayad wo video nahi dikhaya gaya jahan pe maine maafi bhi maangi thi — aur dil se Bigg Boss se bhi maafi maangi thi. Isi wajah se audience ko khud samajhna chahiye tha ki jab Salman sir aaye, to unhone, rather than isko issue bana ke mujhe daantne ki jagah, jaise hi mujhe toka, maine wahan pe bhi sorry bola. Aur maine ye bhi bola ki main emotionally thoda sa carried away ho gaya tha. To sir ne bola, ‘Main yahi emotions ko yahan sambhalne aata hoon.’ Baat ye hui thi ki paanchva hafta tha — ekdum sar dard karwa diya tha Kunickaa ji ne.”

Zeishan On Kunickaa’s Behaviour

He continued, “Har baat mein ungli karna, har baat mein jhoot bolna, selective memory, aag lagana — poori se leke sursuri tak unki saari baatein chal rahi thi. And at the same point of time, jab maine ye baat Bigg Boss ko boli, aur usi ke aadhe-poune ghante ke andar ye baat janta ko boli, to context ye tha ki —agar aap votes deke inko jitana chahte ho, to mujhe mat do votes, bhai! Inko hi jitao. Aise logon ko hi rakho — toxic logon ko. Aur agar aapko hum jaise log pasand hain, to humko do votes. Aur aadmi gusse mein hota hai yaar, aapko pata nahi hai. Dekho, bahar se show dekhna bahut different hai. I completely agree.”

The filmmaker concluded, “Andar is tarah ki cheezon ko jhelna bahut mushkil hai. Aur woh meri hi cheezein thi. Maine gusse mein agar aakar bola bhi, to maine kisko bola? Bigg Boss mein hi sorry bola na? Unko hi bola aur kisiko bola ki yaar, yahan pe mujhse galti hui hai. I’m very much aware ki maine kya bola, and I’m sorry for that. But us time pe main bhi, as a human being, frustrated ho chuka tha cheezon se. Main koi AI ya computer se nahi chal raha hoon — insaan hoon yaar, reactions aayenge mere bhi. Toh woh bilkul waise hi natural reactions the, aur uske baad maine sorry bhi bola. Sir ne bhi uss moment ko bahut achhe se sambhala, unhone bola, ‘Aap jab bahar nikloge, to janta ka pyaar milega.’ Toh maine bhi bola, ‘Sir, already said this sorry, and again, I’m sorry.’”

Zeishan Quadri was recently seen in Salman Khan’s Bigg Boss 19.

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Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: Zeishan Quadri REACTS To Kunickaa Sadanand’s Allegation Of Abusing In Bigg Boss 19 House; Says, “Main Toh Aisa Gunda Hoon Joh…”

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Lokah OTT release: Kalyani Priyadarshan's ₹300-crore Malayalam blockbuster to land soon on this platform
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Lokah OTT release: Kalyani Priyadarshan’s ₹300-crore Malayalam blockbuster to land soon on this platform

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Lokah OTT release: The latest Malayalam blockbuster, Lokah has crossed ₹300 crore at the box office. Film’s lead star Kalyani Priyadarshan took to social media to make the announcement on Tuesday morning, which was followed by yet another reveal: the OTT release plan.

Lokah on OTT: Kalyani Priyadarshani plays the lead in the movie.

Streaming app JioHotstar shared on social media that Lokah will be out on the platform soon. However, they did not reveal the release date. “The beginning of a new universe. Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra — coming soon on JioHotstar,” they shared with a poster of the movie.

Fans were excited to watch the film online. A person thanked producer Dulquer Salman for it. “Yesss finally …..thankyou @dqsalmaan @dqswayfarerfilms for this lovely gift,” they wrote. “Tell the date tell the date man,” said another. “Bro please put it in Hindi Language also,” requested a fan.

About Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra

Made under the banner of Dulquer Salmaan’s Wayfarer Films, ‘Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra’ has been written and directed by Dominic Arun.

Actress Kalyani Priyadarshan plays the role of a superhero in the film. Naslen, Chandu Salimkumar, Arun Kurian and Sandy also play prominent roles in the movie.

‘Lokah Chapter 1’ was released in theatres on August 28, 2025. The film has garnered praise from critics and viewers after its release.

Sequel announced

Recently, Dulquer teased a sequel to the movie. In September, gave fans the first glimpse of ‘Lokah Chapter 2’ by sharing a video titled ‘When Legends Chill: Michaek x Charlie’. The movie is expected to centre around Tovino Thomas’s character, Chaatan, in the film.

The film’s teaser features a playful conversation between Tovino and Dulquer Salmaan, who was previously introduced as Odiyan in a social media post.

At one point, Tovino jokes with Dulquer, asking, “Why don’t you call me once in a while — in 50 years or even 100 years?” The banter continues as Tovino mentions that his brother is out now, unlike him, and could be violent.

He then asks Dulquer if he would come to help if called upon, to which Dulquer promptly says no. The light-hearted exchange ends with a brief glimpse of the much-anticipated second part of the ‘Lokah’ universe.

The sequel will be directed by Domic Arjun and will star Tovino Thomas in the lead role. Taking to his X handle, Wayfarer Films wrote, “Beyond myths. Beyond legends. A new chapter begins. #LokahChapter2 Starring Tovino Thomas. Written & Directed by Dominic Arun. Produced by Wayfarer Films.”

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Kantara: Chapter 1 Collections: Rishab Shetty’s Film Scripts New Record

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Kantara: Chapter 1, the highly anticipated prequel to Rishab Shetty’s blockbuster Kantara, has surpassed all expectations. The film is scripting new records at the box office with each passing day. According to early estimates from trade sources, the film has grossed just over Rs 650 crore worldwide, further cementing its position as one of the biggest Indian hits of 2025.

Magical second Monday

Many thought Kantara: Chapter 1 would slow down on its second Monday, but it turns out the film continues its magnificent run at the box office. The film minted an impressive Rs 13.5 crore net in India, bringing its domestic total to Rs 451.90 crore. Breaking down the language-wise earnings, the Kannada and Hindi versions each brought in Rs 4.75 crore, while the Tamil version collected Rs 1.5 crore. The Telugu and Malayalam versions followed with Rs 1.35 crore and Rs 1.15 crore, respectively, on Monday. The lack of no other major film is working big time in Kantara: Chapter 1’s favour. Still, the staggering numbers have shocked the distributors and exhibitors.

Kantara Chapter 1 collections

Film continues to show box office supremacy

The film’s worldwide gross currently stands at Rs 652 crore, and with overseas markets performing steadily, trade experts believe the final number could surpass Rs 700 crore in the coming days. Rishab Shetty is leaving nothing to chance and is still aggressively promoting the film.

Directed and headlined by Rishab Shetty, Kantara: Chapter 1 delves deeper into the mystical folklore and spiritual themes that made the original film a phenomenon. The larger scale, intense performances, and immersive storytelling have resonated with audiences across languages. Even with the post-festival slowdown, the film continues to dominate multiplexes and single screens alike. With positive word of mouth and solid occupancy rates in key regions, the film is expected to maintain its strong hold at the box office till Diwali festival week.

Also Read: Kantara Chapter 1 Collections: Rishab Shetty’s Film Mints Rs 610 Crore

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The Kerala Story Director Slams Filmfare Awards, Calls It A ‘Tamasha’ After Laapataa Ladies’ Big Win
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The Kerala Story Director Slams Filmfare Awards, Calls It A ‘Tamasha’ After Laapataa Ladies’ Big Win

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The recently concluded Filmfare Awards 2024 in Ahmedabad celebrated what many called a landmark year for Hindi cinema, with Laapataa Ladies emerging as the night’s biggest winner. The film bagged 13 trophies, including Best Film, while Abhishek Bachchan and Kartik Aaryan jointly won Best Actor, and Alia Bhatt took home Best Actress. However, not everyone was impressed. Director Sudipto Sen, best known for The Kerala Story, has lashed out at the awards, calling them a “tamasha” and accusing the organisers of promoting hypocrisy in the name of art.

Taking to Instagram, Sen shared a strongly worded note criticising the Filmfare Awards and the films that dominated this year’s ceremony. “This year Filmfare truly is an expose of Indian ‘nouvelle vague’… A blatantly plagiarised film… a film which is a tutorial of brutality and a film which did not survive the box office for more than 72 hours took away most of the crowns,” he wrote. “As expected, the best work of 2024 remains elusive. Realised why Filmfare was so vocal against The Kerala Story receiving National Awards. I am happy that this ‘wood’ community does not recognise, invite or choose us.”

Sen didn’t hold back as he criticised the glamour and perceived insincerity of Bollywood’s award culture. “We are spared from faking smiles, faking camaraderie, and most importantly, not indulging in any sycophancy,” he continued. “In the end, I am happy that we are saved from hobnobbing with this tamasha in the name of cinema in Mumbai and clicking selfies in Cannes. At least we are spared from these ugly hypocrisies and fake tapestry in the name of cinema.”

Also Read: Charu Asopa, Rajeev Sen Are Back Together? Reunion Buzz Sparks After Cosy Photos Emerge

In his caption, the filmmaker elaborated further on his disillusionment with the Indian film establishment: “I never expect anything great from any Indian cinema establishment, particularly when it is media or cinema journalism. Mostly enamored by the glamour and rich world of the stars, exactly the way people from villages and small cities gather in front of Mr. Bachchan or SRK’s house. They actually have zero contribution towards cinema, cinema art, the way world media does for world cinemas.”

While Sen refrained from explicitly naming the films he criticised, many inferred his targets from the context. The “blatantly plagiarised film” appeared to be a dig at Laapataa Ladies, directed by Kiran Rao. The “tutorial of brutality” was widely understood as Kill, a high-octane action film backed by Karan Johar, and the one that “did not survive the box office for more than 72 hours” likely referred to I Want To Talk.

Sen’s post quickly caught attention online, reigniting debate around credibility, favoritism, and artistic merit in Bollywood award functions. Some agreed with his sentiments, praising him for calling out what they saw as a long-standing culture of superficial celebration. Others accused him of bitterness, pointing out that The Kerala Story had already received national recognition and that dismissing other films’ artistic merit was unfair.

This isn’t the first time Sudipto Sen has stirred controversy. Just last month, he won the National Award for Best Director for The Kerala Story, which also earned the award for Best Cinematography. The film, based on the story of women from Kerala allegedly forced to convert to Islam and join ISIS, polarized audiences and critics alike. While it was hailed by some as a bold and necessary story, others condemned it as propagandist and divisive.

Despite the backlash, The Kerala Story proved to be one of the most commercially successful and talked-about films of the year, grossing over ₹250 crore worldwide. Sen’s strong words against Filmfare now underline his ongoing rift with Bollywood’s mainstream circles — a clash between what he perceives as “authentic cinema” and what he calls “fake glamour.”

For many, Sen’s post has once again raised uncomfortable but necessary questions about whether Indian film awards truly celebrate cinematic excellence or simply reward popularity and influence within the industry.

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Agastya Nanda's Arun Khetarpal Biopic Ikkis Gets December 2025 Release
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Ikkis New Posters Out! Agastya Nanda’s Arun Khetarpal Biopic Gets December 2025 Release

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Sriram Raghavan’s upcoming film Ikkis is all set to hit theatres in December 2025. The movie stars Agastya Nanda in the lead role and marks his first big-screen release after his debut in Netflix’s The Archies in 2023.

Ikkis New Posters Out

The makers recently shared new posters, giving a first look at Agastya as Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, the youngest officer to receive the Param Vir Chakra, India’s highest military honour. Sharing the posters on Arun Khetarpal’s birth anniversary, the makers wrote, “Ikkis, a story that will forever stay in our hearts, is wrapped.”

The posters highlight the emotional and heroic tone of the film with the caption, “Woh Ikkis ka tha, Ikkis ka hi rahega,” referring to Arun Khetarpal’s age — 21 — at the time of his sacrifice.

Directed by Sriram Raghavan and produced by Dinesh Vijan under Maddock Films, Ikkis is a war drama based on real-life events during the 1971 India-Pakistan war. In an earlier interview, Raghavan shared that the story deeply moved him. He said the film contains emotional moments along with battle scenes and action, but told in a different and fresh way. Known for thrillers, Raghavan said working on Ikkis was a refreshing change for him.

Besides Agastya, the film features a strong supporting cast including Dharmendra, Jaideep Ahlawat, Ekavali Khanna, and Simar Bhatia. Ikkis promises to be a powerful tribute to a young hero and will likely offer a mix of action, emotion, and patriotism. Fans are eagerly waiting for the exact release date to be announced, but the film is confirmed to release in December 2025.

For more news and updates from the entertainment world, stay tuned to Bollywood Bubble.

Also Read: Akhanda 2: Thandavam Dussehra Special Poster Out! Nandamuri Balakrishna Looks Fiery In Divine Avatar; Action Entertainer To Release On This Date

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Amitabh Bachchan catches the ‘Labubu’ fever – Watch

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Actor Amitabh Bachchan has joined the “Labubu” craze. Taking to his Instagram, the 83-year-old shared a video, of a doll hanging from his car’s rear view mirror. The veteran actor can be heard introducing the doll in his iconic voice, saying, “Ladies and gentlemen, presenting the Labubu, now in my car.”

Amitabh Bachchan

In the caption, he jokingly mentions that reciting the Hanuman Chalisa with Labubu is a must.

The post has garnered plenty of attention and admiration from fans, with one user commenting, “Haha…The Original OG!! The Voice – the charizzzzma.. Lucky Labubu.. gets to breathe the same air as THE MAN.” Another fan noted that passersby wouldn’t know that Amitabh Bachchan is sitting inside the car next to them.

This fun post comes after the Bachchan family celebrated the win of son Abhishek receiving an award for Best Actor for his film, I Want to Talk. Amitabh expressed his gratitude on social media, sharing a photo of the three Black Lady awards.

He wrote, “One family.. Three members of the same family in the same industry. And three awards in the same day 70 years of Filmfare honouring Jaya .. Best actor of 2025 for Abhishek .. and yours truly for the 70 years celebration .. Many many thanks (sic).”

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