Farah Khan's mother, Menka Irani, passed away on Friday, July 26. She had multiple surgeries and was unwell for a long time. Her mother was 79 when she breathed her last. Recently, her friends from the film fraternity, including Rani Mukerji, Shilpa Shetty, Sanjay Kapoor, Bhushan Kumar, Shiv Thakare, and more, arrived at her Mumbai residence to pay their respects.

Actor Sundeep Kishan has defended his restaurant, Vivaha Bhojanambu, after it was raided on July 8 for flouting food safety rules. Sundeep said that seven outlets of his restaurant donate food packets worth ₹4 lakh every month. "When donating ₹4 lakhs worth of food free, why would we save an expired rice packet that costs a few bucks?" he added.

Singer Chinmayi Sripaada shared complaints she received from more women alleging actor John Vijay of harassing them. "[He] thinks his celebrity status gives him the right of passage to force a 'yes'," one of the complainants said. "[John] tried to touch my hip [on camera]," said another complainant. During the #MeToo movement in 2018, several women accused John of harassment.

Actor John Vijay has been accused of inappropriate behaviour and sexual misconduct by several women. Singer and voice actress Chinmayi Sripada recently shared screenshots of some of the anonymous complaints she received. The complaints began after a woman journalist claimed John tried to touch her hip during an interview. In the screenshots, some women accused John of "ogling".

Singer Celine Dion performed at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics on Friday, marking her first live performance since her Stiff Person Syndrome diagnosis. She sang Hymne A L'Amour by Edith Piaf. Stiff Person Syndrome is a rare and progressive neurological disorder, symptoms of which include painful muscular stiffness. The 56-year-old revealed her diagnosis in December 2022.

Actor Rajeev Khandelwal revealed that he walked out of a meeting with popular filmmaker after he made an unusual request. Recalling the incident, Rajeev said, "He asked me to look into his eyes while he sang for me. I wondered if I was on MTV Bakra. I didn't create a scene, but I showed him a middle finger and left."

Actor Kush Shah, who played the role of character Goli in 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah', has quit the show after 16 years. As per reports, Kush is now in the US for further studies. The makers have shared a video in which they introduced the face of the new actor who will be playing the role of Goli.

Arjun Kapoor and Malaika Arora were spotted at a fashion event in Delhi amid their breakup rumours. In the now-viral videos, Arjun is spotted shielding Malaika as she walked past him. Videos also show the them sitting separately in the front row during the event. In another video, Malaika watched Arjun from the sidelines as he walked the ramp.

Actress Taapsee Pannu, who attended a promotional event of her film Khel Khel Mein, refused to pose for a selfie with an influencer. In a now-viral video, while polite, Taapsee declined the request. Reacting to the video, the influencer wrote, "She needs better PR training." While some criticised Taapsee for being ungracious, others pointed out that she was not rude.

At the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, a semi-naked blue man was Philippe Katerine, a French singer and actor. Adorned with blue paint and foliage, Katerine performed on a giant fruit platter, channeling Dionysus, the Greek god of festivity. His surreal act, aimed at highlighting the "absurdity of violence," sparked global social media buzz, drawing comparisons to Smurfs and Avatars.

Solo Sikoa sent a huge warning to Roman Reigns ahead of SummerSlam. The new Head of the Table claimed that he would force both Cody Rhodes and Roman to acknowledge him. The Tribal Chief claimed that he would be the Undisputed WWE Champion and the duo of Tama Tonga and Jacob Fatu would be the tag team champions.

On July 26, The Kashmir Files director Vivek Agnihotri reacted to an old video showing a man falling from a Mumbai local train. Expressing his disappointment, he took to X, and said, "Seven to ten people die every day in local train accidents. Every successive government in Maharashtra has left the citizens to die."

A special court has issued a non-bailable warrant against two gangsters, Anmol Bishnoi and Rohit Godara, in connection with the case related to the firing outside actor Salman Khan's house, Mumbai Police said. The incident occurred in April. Anmol gave a speech to the shooters before the incident and told them they'll "script history", a report said citing the chargesheet.

Sai Ketan Rao confirmed his relationship with Shivangi Khedkar, which has been the subject of rumours. During the recent episode of Bigg Boss OTT 3, Anil Kapoor teased Sai about his wedding plans. Sai said that his mother would find him a bride. However, he soon revealed that he is dating Shivangi and they soon plan to marry.

Triple H addressed the possibility of Brock Lesnar's potential return to WWE. In an interview, he stated, "You’d have to ask Brock Lesnar about that. Brock does his own thing. He's up in Canada watching his kids play hockey and enjoying life. If and when he decides that he would like to do something, we’d be open to the conversation."

Actors Malaika Arora and Arjun Kapoor were seen sitting separately at India Couture Week while attending designer Kunal Rawal's show in Delhi amid breakup rumours. A few days ago, after Malaika posted a picture of a man, which she blurred, Arjun had shared a cryptic post reading, "Staying positive does not mean that things will turn out okay."

Jacob Fatu and Tama Tonga claimed a win for themselves and the Bloodline on Smackdown. The duo won the 6-team Gauntlet match and earned themselves a shot at the tag team titles on the blue brand. The duo overcame the tough challenge of Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford to emerge victorious.

Akshay Kumar said many people ask him why he does four films in a year. "They say...he should do just one film...what would I do the rest of the days if I do one film? Should I come to your house?" he said. "Lucky are those people who get work. Here, every day someone says there is unemployment," Akshay added.

Actress Taapsee Pannu said that she will be attending the Olympics 2024 in Paris to support her husband and India's badminton doubles team coach Mathias Boe. Mathias has coached Chirag Shetty and Satwiksai Raj Rankireddy, who are representing India in men's doubles in badminton. Calling it "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity", Taapsee said she has booked her return tickets after the final.

Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt revealed that he walked out of the 1998 movie 'Ghulam' as Aamir Khan had asked him if he could dedicate his life to making the film. "I told Aamir, I didn't think movies meant so much to me that I would dedicate...entire life to it," he said, adding that the actor was "quite stunned" by his integrity.

Shubhra Gupta of The Indian Express called 'Bloody Ishq' the "worst outing" of Vikram Bhatt. "The director who gave us Ghulam and the Raaz franchises has been on a downward spiral for a while now," she wrote, giving the horror movie half a star out of five. The film stars Vardhaan Puri and Avika Gor, among others in pivotal roles.

Mahesh Bhatt said in an interview that he won't return to direction, adding he would rather mentor filmmakers to make their art, than create one himself. "Nothing can be more gratifying than creating people," he added. "I don't have...thirst to leave my footprints on the sands of time, which is paramount in the entertainment world...I'm outdated, a has-been," said Mahesh.

Talking about the debate on high entourage costs, actor Gulshan Devaiah said, "Why are the producers complaining suddenly?" "You paid that money in last five movies. Now that they don't want to shell that much amount, they're complaining," he added. "It's like asking, why is a government official taking bribes? That's because someone is...willing to give it," Gulshan said.

In her review, Indian Express' Shalini Langer gave 'Deadpool & Wolverine' 3 out of 5 stars. "'Deadpool & Wolverine'...doesn't want to be taken seriously, but it puts all its money, muscle...into ensuring that you damn well do," Langer wrote. "Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool and Hugh Jackman as Logan aka Wolverine bring opposite vibes, lonely personalities and nothing-to-lose swagger," she added.

Shah Rukh Khan visited Farah Khan's home to pay last respects to her mother Menaka Irani. The actor was accompanied by his wife Gauri Khan and daughter Suhana Khan. Other celebrities who visited Farah's house include Rani Mukerji, Shilpa Shetty and Bhushan Kumar. Menaka passed away on Friday, a few days after Farah shared that she had undergone 'multiple surgeries'.