Love Island USA contestants rarely swim during filming because their microphones can’t get wet, risking lost audio. Most pool scenes are avoided to protect equipment, with contestants saving swims for off-camera breaks. The finale’s pool jump is a rare exception when microphones are removed for celebration.

Veteran Bollywood actor Anupam Kher is all set to play the role of Mahatma Gandhi in Vivek Agnihotri's upcoming film, The Bengal Files. The actor revealed that he quit non-vegetarian food and alcohol to get into the character. "Doing Mahatma Gandhi's role is a dream for any actor...I had to toil hard for one year for this role," he said.

San Rechal Gandhi, a 26-year-old model and influencer known for challenging colourism, died by suicide in Puducherry. In a previous interview, she mentioned how Aishwarya Rai's Miss World win became an inspiration for her. Gandhi won multiple pageant titles and modelled nationally, becoming a symbol of inclusivity.

Bigg Boss 16 contestant Abdu Rozik reacted to reports of his alleged arrest at Dubai airport over a theft accusation, which his agency clarified was only a brief detention for questioning. At the IIIA Awards red carpet on July 12, he said, "God is always with the right person. I am fine... thank you for supporting me."

Goan pop icon Remo Fernandes, 72, has cancelled his August UK-Goan Festival concert after a severe fall in Spain caused internal cranial bleeding. An MRI revealed worsening haemorrhage pressing on his brain. Doctors advised immediate blur hole surgery, scheduled for July 16 in Portugal. The life-saving procedure will drain the blood. Fans are sending wishes for his recovery.

Rayyan Arkan Dikha is an 11-year-old from Indonesia who became a global sensation for his viral dance as Togak Luan in the Pacu Jalur boat race. Dubbed the “aura farming” kid, Rayyan’s cool energy and cultural pride made him a youth ambassador and sparked a worldwide trend celebrating tradition.

Haryanvi singer and rapper Fazilpuria had a narrow escape after unidentified assailants opened fire at him near Badshahpur, on the outskirts of Gurugram, on Monday. Reports said unidentified assailants opened fire at the singer's car while it was on the Southern Peripheral Road stretch. The attackers reportedly managed to flee the spot. No injuries have been reported in the incident.

San Rechal, a 26-year-old model and social media influencer from Puducherry, died by suicide. Rechal won the Miss Puducherry crown in 2022 and gained national recognition by representing India in the Miss Africa Golden pageant in 2023. She was also crowned 'Miss Dark Queen Tamil Nadu' in 2019. Rechal openly raised her voice against colourism in fashion and film industry.

Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales made history as the first Latino couple to win Love Island USA, taking home the $100,000 prize in Season 7. Their groundbreaking victory sparked nationwide celebration and marked a major milestone for Latino representation in American reality television.

Rapper Azealia Banks has publicly accused UFC star Conor McGregor of sending unsolicited explicit photos and threatening messages. Sharing alleged screenshots on Monday, Banks called out McGregor amid his ongoing legal controversies. The UFC fighter has yet to respond to these serious allegations, sparking widespread attention.

Pakistani actress Humaira Asghar Ali was found dead in her apartment in Karachi. A few days after the tragic incident, a voice message she reportedly sent shortly before her death has surfaced online. In the voice note, shared by her friend, Humaira said, "You're in Makkah. Please pray a lot for me...Remember me in your prayers for my career."

Bollywood actress Elli AvrRam, who has been in the news for reportedly dating YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani, gave a befitting reply to trolls who questioned her 'body count'. She shared a picture which looked like a DM, and the message read, "Your s*xiest body part is your mind." Along with the picture, she wrote, "True story."

Singer Amaal Mallik took to X to deny reports that suggested he spoke against a particular religious community. He clarified, "I spoke about my choices as an individual born to a Muslim father and a Hindu mother. It's a secular mindset...by using my statements from a podcast, idiots on the internet want to create communal disharmony. Don't fall for it."

Delhi Chief Minster Rekha Gupta praised Anupam Kher's upcoming directorial 'Tanvi The Great'. While attending the film premiere, she lauded the film and said, "This theme is so successful in itself, so beautiful. It's very important for every child of the country to watch this movie." She further congratulated Anupam Kher and his team for taking up such "special themes".

Actor Avinash Tiwary recently spoke about how he wished to diversify his filmography, and didn't want to be known only for his OTT roles. He said, "I realised I need to take control of things to create distinction that says I'm not just on one platform...If I want to have relevance as actor in...[India] I need to be in theatres."

James Gunn's reboot 'Superman' has collected $217 million in worldwide collection, beating Zack Snyder's 'Man of Steel' that earned $97.9 million. With this, 'Superman' is the best-opening solo Superman film till date. The film earned $122 million in the US and Canada alone. For reference, the original 1978 'Superman' had an opening collection of $7.5 million in North America.

Actor Deepak Tijori spoke about getting signed as main lead for 'Maine Pyar Kiya', and how he was replaced by Salman Khan. He said, "Women seem to love Salman for his looks, his cuteness...since it was a love story, they went ahead with Salman...[Sooraj Barjatya] said that women will immediately fall in love with Salman."

Following controversy over the film's title, the makers of 'Janaki V v/s State of Kerala' have announced a new release date. Taking to social media, the official announcement read, "Behind every delay...have a truth worth fighting for and in the end that truth shall always prevail...'Janaki V v/s State of Kerala'. U/A 16+ certification. Worldwide release on July 17."

Actor Kushal Tandon elaborated on details of when a female fan trespassed into his home in his absence. He recalled rushing back and asking her to leave, but she questioned why he hadn't been responding to her on Instagram. He said, "She had been messaging me for past three years, carrying on one-sided conversation as if we were in touch."

Kanye West's concert in Shanghai faced technical and scheduling issues, which led to fans chanting "refund", reported Hollywood Reporter. The rapper reportedly began his performance 30-minutes late and also faced glitches throughout the show. The rapper's management released a statement explaining that the weather conditions and on-site equipment issues led to the delay.

Music composer Pritam recently revealed that 'Channa Mereya', his hit track from 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil', was initially made for Salman Khan-starrer 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan'. Stating that fate played a part in the song's approval, he said, "'Channa Mereya'...got bounced from 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan', and it went to 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil'. Mukhra was the same, but the lyrics were different."

The All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) demanded FIR against director Pa Ranjith after stuntman Raju died while performing stunts on 'Vettuvam' set. The notice read, "The 'Vettuvam' incident is another painful example of gross negligence and criminal disregard for human life." AICWA's appeal to Tamil Nadu's CM include FIR, ₹1 crore compensation, and ensuring that safety norms are followed.

South Korean actor Byeon Woo-seok will be playing the role of 'Sung Jinwoo' in 'Solo Leveling' live-adaptation, confirmed Netflix. Best known for his role in the 2024 K-drama 'Lovely Runner', the actor will now take on the role of an S-Rank hunter in a world filled with demons. Originally a Webtoon, the story also saw an anime adaptation in 2024.

'Superboys of Malegaon', 'Maharaj' and 'L2: Empuraan' have received the most nominations at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2025. The award ceremony will take place on August 15, where a jury will select winners from various categories. 'Superboys of Malegaon', 'Homebound', 'Kalki 2898 AD', 'L2: Empuraan', and 'Maharaj' are among few nominated under the Best Film category.

Actress Janhvi Kapoor recently liked an Instagram post about "toxic" family members. The post, shared by business coach Daniel Ally, read, "Adulthood is realising that half your family is mentally ill." The post urged people to ask their closest family members a series of tough questions on topics like politics, finances, health and fitness and personal goals.