The Mumbai Police said actor Ajaz Khan's phone is 'switched off' and they are unable to track him after he was booked on rape charges. "The Police reached him, but he wasn't present there...[we're] searching for him," the police said. An FIR was filed at the Charkop Police Station after a woman accused him of raping her on multiple occasions.

Singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh wore an outfit inspired by the legacy of Maharaja Bhupinder Singh of Patiala for his debut at Met Gala 2025. He wore a white ensemble designed by Prabal Gurung and paired it with a white cape, turban and sword. The cape of his ensemble also featured a map of Punjab and Punjabi alphabets (Gurmukhi) embroidered on it.

A new BCG report reveals that only 8-10% of India's 2-2.5 million creators earn steady income, with most making under ₹18,000 a month. Oversupply and low ad rates pose big challenges, though niches like finance and education are growing. Creators are shifting to new models like live commerce, subscriptions, and affiliate marketing to boost earnings.

The Minecraft movie smashed $1.4 billion as teens return to cinemas-though often rowdy. Lenovo's Shailendra Katyal told The Core Report that tablet sales are rising, while console gaming lags. Sneaker demand is plunging, with bankruptcies hitting retailers, while perfumes boom, spurred by TikTok trends. Marketers struggle to predict shifts as Gen Z rewrites playbooks.

As Met Gala 2025 nears, spotlight turns to stars barred from fashion's biggest night. Donald Trump was banned by Anna Wintour post-2016. Tina Fey mocked it as a "jerk parade," while Zayn Malik and Lili Reinhart dismissed its excess. Tim Gunn and Rebecca Minkoff were allegedly snubbed over run-ins with Wintour, adding to the event's elite, exclusive aura.

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notices to comedian Samay Raina and four others in response to a petition alleging they made insensitive jokes on people with disabilities. The top court directed the individuals to appear before the court in next hearing or face action. The court passed the order in response to the petition filed by Cure SMA Foundation.

Pawandeep Rajan is the winner of Indian Idol 12, known for his soulful singing and versatility. Hailing from Champawat, Uttarakhand, he gained nationwide fame in 2021. On May 5, 2025, he was critically injured in a car crash while travelling to Delhi. He is currently under treatment.

Sonu Nigam on Monday took to Instagram to share a statement regarding his Bengaluru concert controversy. He wrote, "I leave it up to the sensible people of Karnataka to decide who is at fault here. I will accept your verdict gracefully." Karnataka Rakshana Vedike did a protest against him at Freedom Park in Bengaluru.

Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information Technology Branch has sought details from the Centre about action taken against some social media influencers and platforms "working against the interest of the country" after Pahalgam terror attack. "The committee requests IT Ministry and I&B Ministry to provide contemplated action taken to ban such platforms...by May 8," the panel stated.

Kiara Advani, who's expecting her first child, marked her debut at Met Gala in a Gaurav Gupta gown. The outfit features a "gold sculpted breastplate with two hearts- mother and child, connected by an abstract umbilical cord," Gupta wrote on Instagram. Bravehearts is built on the spirit of the Black Dandy, those who challenged norms and reshaped culture, he added.

Shah Rukh Khan made his debut at the Met Gala 2025 in Sabyasachi's couture at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York on May 5. A video of his red carpet walk has emerged online, in which he was seen approaching a journalist who asked him to introduce himself. He responded, "Hi, I’m Shah Rukh," before introducing his designer.

Ahead of the Miss World 2025 contest, Hyderabad is gearing up for the beauty pageant to be conducted from May 7-31. Ahead of the arrival of contestants, the Hyderabad airport has been decked up to welcome them. 100 contestants from across the world are expected to participate in the pageant. The event is being conducted by the Telangana tourism department.

Shah Rukh Khan made his Met Gala debut in collaboration with designer Sabyasachi, becoming the first male actor from India to attend the event. He wore an all-black suit, which consisted of high-waisted trousers with kamarbandh, a black silk shirt, and a tailcoat. The actor completed the look with layered jewellery, a 'K' pendant and the Bengal Tiger Head cane.

Sonu Nigam shared an open letter on being booked by Bengaluru police following his remarks on Pahalgam terror attack after he was allegedly threatened by some fans to sing in Kannada. "I've...given unprecedented love to the language...However, I'm not a young lad to take humiliation," he wrote. "I loathe anyone trying to create hate in...name of language...or religion," Sonu added.

Singer Sonu Nigam in an Instagram post apologised to the people of Karnataka after a row over his remarks on Kannada at a Bengaluru concert. He wrote, "Sorry, Karnataka...My Love for you is bigger than my Ego. Love you always." Sonu had said, "This is the reason behind what happened in Pahalgam" after he was "threatened" to sing in Kannada.

Mumbai Police have summoned actor Ajaz Khan and Vibhu Agarwal, owner of streaming platform Ullu, in connection with reality show 'House Arrest', which has sparked outrage over vulgar portrayal of women. Police asked both Khan and Agarwal to appear and provide their statements after an FIR was filed. Earlier, NCW said women were coerced into intimate acts on the show.

The multi-hero movie 'Mujhse Shaadi Karogi 2' would not feature actor Kartik Aaryan because he is working on a number of solo projects, according to reports. Kartik reportedly believes in focusing on solo-led films because it aligns with his career growth and the space he carved for himself. The actor is currently working on 'Naagzilla' and two other projects.

While discussing the mixed reviews that his recent film 'Retro' received, actor Suriya said that he doesn't consider himself to be good at acting. "I'm not a great actor...There are people who say I'm an overacting actor...many people will have that opinion," Suriya said. "I...follow what director Bala told me...'Be honest in front of the camera'," Suriya added.

Vogue magazine editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, who is also the chief organiser of Met Gala explained that this year's Met Gala theme is "meaningful and emotional". Anna said that this year's theme 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style' highlights the Black community's traditions, history and culture. She added, "The theme shows...joy and liberation of dressing with confidence can mean to everybody."

Singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh will be sharing the table with singers Shakira and Nicole Scherzinger at the Met Gala 2025, a report stated. The seating arrangement is believed to reflect a celebration of diverse cultural voices. The report further said that Diljit will not only walk the Met Gala red carpet but will also join Anna Wintour's "ultra-exclusive" dinner party.

Sunaina Roshan, sister of Hrithik Roshan, revealed that her face was "sagging" after she lost 15 kilos. "It felt like it was falling apart—so that’s when I slowly began treatments, just for my face," she added. "I’ve done Botox, I’ve done fillers, and if a person wants to do it, it should be nobody’s business to pass comments," said Sunaina.

Mohanlal's 'Thudarum' has minted ₹70.5 crore in India and ₹160 crore in worldwide collections. The film grossed over ₹5 crore in Kerala for ten consecutive days, making it the first film to do so, and breaking the 5-day streak previously set by 'Empuraan'. Additionally, it also became the fourth highest-grossing Malayalam movie after 'L2: Empuraan', 'Manjummel Boys' and '2018'.

Tom Hardy's thriller 'Havoc' was criticised for its "horrible CGI" and "absolutely incoherent plot" by Rotten Tomatoes users. While audience score stands at 38%, the critics gave it a 67% score. "Far below anything Tom Hardy should be associated with," wrote a user. On the other hand, a critic called the film "perpetually erratic yet mostly watchable".

Following a car accident in Uttar Pradesh on Monday, singer and 'Indian Idol 12' winner Pawandeep Rajan suffered multiple limb fractures, according to a report. Meanwhile, doctors have confirmed that the singer is currently stable and conscious. Pawandeep was travelling from Uttarakhand to Delhi for a scheduled function when the accident occurred.

A picture of singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh from Met Gala 2025 has emerged online. He was seen posing with Shakira, Nicole Scherzinger, Tessa Thompson, Precious Lee and Prabal Gurung. Diljit walked the red carpet in a look inspired by Maharaja Bhupinder Singh of Patiala. He donned a white ensemble, pairing it with a cape, turban and sword.