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Following what felt like two particularly lengthy years, Alessandro Michele stepped back onto the catwalk on a victorious note this past Sunday, exchanging his Gucci access pass for one from Valentino. This transition was marked by his first show with the prestigious Italian fashion house, held within Paris’ Porte de Chatillon. A noteworthy audience including Harry Styles, Elton John, and Jared Leto gathered in the front row for what promised to be the most captivating moment of Paris Fashion Week. Meanwhile, the fashion world anxiously watched from the periphery of draped loveseats, eager to see how Michele would reinterpret Valentino’s signature styles.

The much-anticipated second season of Taaza Khabar, a series from Hotstar Specials starring internet sensation Bhuvan Bam as the lead character, has been released on Disney+ Hotstar. In a recent conversation, Bhuvan shared his thoughts about the show, expressing his hope that it will assist him in making a successful transition into Bollywood and commented, “I’m hoping it will help me make a smoother entry into Bollywood, demonstrating that content creators from digital platforms can also excel in mainstream films.

By now, October 2024 has commenced, and movie-makers have generously provided a wealth of content for viewers to enjoy throughout the month. Ranging from Alia Bhatt and Vedang Raina’s action-thriller Jigra to Ananya Panday’s CTRL, there are numerous films and web series that will cater to cinema aficionados with an impressive selection. If you haven’t yet become acquainted with the upcoming lineup for the next 31 days, don’t worry – you’ll soon be well-informed!

The announcement of the live-action film adaptation titled Minecraft has sparked controversy and curiosity among fans. Questions like, “Why is it live-action?” and “What’s with Jason Momoa’s funny wig?” have arisen. However, the director, Jared Hess, has provided some insight into the first question. The movie, inspired by the widely acclaimed video game of the same name, follows four unexpected protagonists who are transported into the game’s universe. Although fans were initially apprehensive about the film when it was announced, they took comfort in the abundance of fan-made videos, short films, and music video parodies on YouTube, which suggested that a high-budget production could be impressive.

These days, it doesn’t take much for an actor to transition from a cherished public figure to a figure of contempt. Social media facilitates the rapid dissemination of rumors and accusations, particularly concerning celebrities. Yet, the concept of “cancel culture” in Hollywood predates the advent of Twitter or Deuxmoi.