Entertainment Highlights Jan 4: Aishwarya-Abhishek Return From Vacation; SRK-Salman Root For Junaid-Khushi

Ariana Grande recently jokingly thanked botox and juvederm after winning the Rising Star award. She said in her acceptance speech, “Thank you Jennifer for doing this for me, for show up, for coming all this way. I can’t tell you what it means to me. Your comedic genius, your brilliance, has inspired me my entire life. I just love you. You don't know how much it means to me. I've been performing since I was a child, so I never thought at the age of 31 I would be hearing the words 'rising star' again, so I wanted to start by thanking my two friends: Botox and Juvederm. I thought I'd be hearing 'slightly withering star' or 'drooping star' by now so thank you.”

Ram Charan opened up on working with Director Shankar in Game Changer. He said, "I don’t know how my dad will feel, but I feel blessed that I got to work with him. He should’ve done it with dad. But I’m very fortunate. It’s a blessing to work for five years with Rajamouli Garu and then Shankar Garu, it is so enriching as an actor, there’s so much to learn," Charan added.

While there were reports that Rupali Ganguly is likely to exit Star Plus' Anupamaa after three months, the actress and show's producer Rajan Shahi have now dismissed the speculations. Rupali Ganguly has stated that she's going to be a part of Anupamaa till the very end.

Jio Studios and Maddock Films have finally unveiled the much-awaited motion poster of SkyForce, offering a glimpse into a gripping tale of courage and dedication. Featuring Akshay Kumar and debutant Veer Pahariya, the makers are all set to unveil the trailer tomorrow at a grand event.

While there were reports that Kiara Advani has been hospitalized and will skip the trailer launch of Game Changer, her team has finally clarified that it's not the case. The statement reads, "Kiara Advani has not been hospitalized, she’s been advised to rest due to exertion as she’s been working non-stop."

Kiara Advani was slated to attend Game Changer trailer launch event in Mumbai with Ram Charan and the team today (Saturday, January 4). However, the actress skipped the event due to health concerns. According to reports, Kiara was hospitalized earlier today ahead of the trailer launch event. The exact reason behind her hospitalization is yet to be known.

As 2025 marks India’s 50 years since the declaration of the Emergency in 1975, Kangana Ranaut’s much-anticipated political drama Emergency is set to bring this pivotal moment in history to the big screen. The makers have announced that the film’s new trailer will release on 6th January 2025, building anticipation for its worldwide release on 17th January 2025. Sharing the announcement on social media, the makers wrote, “50 years since India’s darkest hour—The Emergency. Unveil the untold story of India’s most powerful woman and the incident that changed the nation forever. 🎥 #EmergencyTrailer drops on 6th Jan 2025. Witness #Emergency in cinemas 17th Jan 2025.”

Directed by Ayan Mukerji, the 2013 cult-classic rom-com 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani' hit cinemas once again yesterday (3rd January 2025) after nearly 12 years of its original release. Amid huge anticipation, the romantic-comedy took the box office by whisker and saw a strong opening after its re-release. According to a report published by Sacnilk, YJHD minted around Rs 1.20 cr (nett) in top national chains.

Salman Khan and Govinda’s camaraderie was loved by fans when they starred together in the 2007 film, Partner. While there was chatter about a potential sequel, Partner 2 is yet to be made. Will we see Salman and Govinda back on screen together? Sunita Ahuja answered this in a recent interview. She told PInkvilla, “Partner 2 ka bohot maine bhi suna hi tha, par mujhe bhi nahi pata kya hua. Karenge toh acha hi hai, public ne pasand toh kiya hi tha dono ko (I had heard lots about Partner 2 but don’t know what happened about the project. It would be great if they did it. The audience liked them together)."

Priyanka Chopra Jonas has revealed her 2025 resolution, emphasizing a year filled with “abundance” in joy, peace, and happiness. Taking to Instagram, the actress shared a heartwarming photo series featuring cherished moments with her family—husband Nick Jonas and their daughter Malti Marie. One striking image showcased Priyanka in an orange bikini, highlighting her toned physique as she stood by the parapet of their luxurious villa. Another shot captured her in a red bikini, sharing a sweet moment with Nick on the beach while little Malti enjoyed the waves. The collection also included glimpses of Priyanka riding a jet ski and spending quality time with Malti, celebrating their joyful family bond.

The release of the song Loveyapa Ho Gaya, featuring Junaid Khan and Khushi Kapoor, initially generated significant excitement but quickly faced criticism from netizens. Amid the mixed reactions, Bollywood legends Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan extended their support to the budding stars. Shah Rukh Khan shared his encouragement on X (previously Twitter), applauding Junaid and Khushi for their latest track and wishing them success in their journey. SRK wrote, "So sweet this song is. Gentle like Junaid. All the best Khushi. My big love to the #Loveyapa couple and team." On the other hand, Salman wrote, "Best Of Luck #JunaidKhan @khushikapoor."

Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai with daughter Aaradhya returned from their New Year vacation amid divorce rumours. The trio greeted the paparazzi with warm smiles and exchanged heartfelt New Year wishes before heading to their vehicle. Abhishek was attentive, ensuring Aishwarya and Aaradhya were comfortably settled in the car before taking his seat in the front.