According to a new report, Karan Johar has brought in actor Vikrant Massey for Dostana 2. The 12th Fail actor will co-star with Kill actor Lakshya in the highly anticipated sequel to the 2008 blockbuster hit Dostana. Dostana 2 is aiming for a 2026 release.
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<h2>Carrying the legacy forward</h2>
The original Dostana was written and directed by Tarun Mansukhani and followed Sameer "Sam" Malhotra, played by Abhishek Bachchan, and Kunal Chauhan, played by John Abraham, two straight men who pretend to be gay in order to share an apartment with Neha Melwani, played by Priyanka Chopra.
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According to Pinkvilla, "Dostana 2 has been in development at Dharma for a while, and the makers have cracked a perfect script that can carry the franchise forward in a progressive manner. Dostana 2 will feature Vikrant Massey with Lakshya and will mark the launch pad of a debutant as the female lead. The makers are aiming to take the film on floors in January 2026 and release it at the end of next year."
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<h2>A fresh take with new faces</h2>
The report further adds that "Dostana 2 is being conceptualised as a theatrical film, with music, comedy, romance, and drama. Talks are on with filmmakers, and a director will be locked in a fortnight."
Originally announced in 2019 with Kartik Aaryan, Janhvi Kapoor, and Lakshya in the lead, Dostana 2 faced multiple delays and was reportedly shelved. Now, with the news of Vikrant Massey joining the cast, fans can expect an official announcement soon.
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According to a new report, Karan Johar has brought in actor Vikrant Massey for Dostana 2. The 12th Fail actor will co-star with Kill actor Lakshya.

According to a new report, Karan Johar has brought in actor Vikrant Massey for Dostana 2. The 12th Fail actor will co-star with Kill actor Lakshya in the highly anticipated sequel to the 2008 blockbuster hit Dostana. Dostana 2 is aiming for a 2026 release. Also Read: King: Shah Rukh Khan and Rani Mukerji reunite, actress joins the star cast of the upcoming movie Carrying the legacy forward The original Dostana was written and directed by Tarun Mansukhani and followed Sameer "Sam" Malhotra, played by Abhishek Bachchan, and Kunal Chauhan, played by John Abraham, two straight men who pretend to be gay in order to share an apartment with Neha Melwani, played by Priyanka Chopra. Also Read: Justin Baldoni's lawyer signs affidavit, doubling down on claims that Blake Lively threatened Taylor Swift According to Pinkvilla, "Dostana 2 has been in development at Dharma for a while, and the makers have cracked a perfect script that can carry the franchise forward in a progressive manner. Dostana 2 will feature Vikrant Massey with Lakshya and will mark the launch pad of a debutant as the female lead. The makers are aiming to take the film on floors in January 2026 and release it at the end of next year." Also Read: Happy Birthday Pierce Brosnan: From Dante's Peak to November Man 6 movies beyond James Bond A fresh take with new faces The report further adds that "Dostana 2 is being conceptualised as a theatrical film, with music, comedy, romance, and drama. Talks are on with filmmakers, and a director will be locked in a fortnight." Originally announced in 2019 with Kartik Aaryan, Janhvi Kapoor, and Lakshya in the lead, Dostana 2 faced multiple delays and was reportedly shelved. Now, with the news of Vikrant Massey joining the cast, fans can expect an official announcement soon. Also Read: Sadie Sink's MCU role in 'Brand New Day' rumoured to be linked to Toby Maguire's Spider-Man.

Vikrant Massey joins the cast of Karan Johar's Dostana 2

According to an insider report, Sadie Sink, who will make her MCU debut in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, is rumoured to be playing a character linked to Tobey Maguire&rsquo;s Spider-Man. There have been multiple rumours about her character&rsquo;s role, from playing Jean Grey to a version of Mary Jane from an alternate timeline.
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<h2>Mayday Parker enters the picture</h2>
But now, according to insider John Rocha, who was speaking on The Hot Mic podcast, Sadie Sink might be playing May "Mayday" Parker, the daughter of Tobey Maguire&rsquo;s Spider-Man and Mary Jane.
If this turns out to be true, it would confirm recent reports that Brand New Day will be a story revolving around the multiverse and will lead directly into Avengers: Secret Wars.
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<h2>What&rsquo;s next for Spider-Man in the MCU</h2>
Tom Holland recently spoke about the project, saying, &ldquo;We have the best in the business working toward whatever the story might be. But until we&rsquo;ve cracked it, we have a legacy to protect. The third movie was so special in so many ways that we need to make sure we do the right thing.&rdquo;
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Before Brand New Day, MCU fans will see Spider-Man in action in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday. Spider-Man and the Fantastic Four are said to play a major role in the movie. In Doomsday, the Avengers will team up with the X-Men and the Fantastic Four to stop Doctor Doom.
Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, Spider-Man: Brand New Day is scheduled to hit the big screen on 31 July 2026.
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Sadie Sink, who will make her MCU debut in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, is rumoured to be playing a character linked to Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man.

According to an insider report, Sadie Sink, who will make her MCU debut in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, is rumoured to be playing a character linked to Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man. There have been multiple rumours about her character’s role, from playing Jean Grey to a version of Mary Jane from an alternate timeline. Also Read: X-Men: Marvel eyeing Thunderbolt's director Jake Schreier to helm its mutant saga Mayday Parker enters the picture But now, according to insider John Rocha, who was speaking on The Hot Mic podcast, Sadie Sink might be playing May "Mayday" Parker, the daughter of Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man and Mary Jane. If this turns out to be true, it would confirm recent reports that Brand New Day will be a story revolving around the multiverse and will lead directly into Avengers: Secret Wars. Also Read: 'Maybe one day': Charlie Cox on Daredevil not being a part of Avengers: Doomsday What’s next for Spider-Man in the MCU Tom Holland recently spoke about the project, saying, “We have the best in the business working toward whatever the story might be. But until we’ve cracked it, we have a legacy to protect. The third movie was so special in so many ways that we need to make sure we do the right thing.” Also Read: Ironheart: The first trailer for the MCU's upcoming series just dropped Before Brand New Day, MCU fans will see Spider-Man in action in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday. Spider-Man and the Fantastic Four are said to play a major role in the movie. In Doomsday, the Avengers will team up with the X-Men and the Fantastic Four to stop Doctor Doom. Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, Spider-Man: Brand New Day is scheduled to hit the big screen on 31 July 2026. Also Read: Avengers: Doomsday: Florence Pugh is excited to work with Pedro Pascal and Paul Rudd

Sadie Sink's MCU role in 'Brand New Day' rumoured to be linked to Toby Maguire's Spider-Man.

According to a new report, Rani Mukerji is the latest addition to the growing star cast of the Shah Rukh Khan starrer King. The pair have acted together in multiple hit films like Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham. They last worked together in the 2003 film Chalte Chalte.
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The news is sure to delight fans. King is directed by Siddharth Anand, known for his work on movies like War, Pathaan, and Bang Bang. While plot details remain under wraps, the movie is said to follow the perilous journey of a mentor and his disciple. Suhana Khan, who made her debut in the 2023 Netflix series Archies, will be starring opposite Shah Rukh Khan.
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<h2>Rani Mukerji joins the cast</h2>
According to a report by Pinkvilla, a source close to the production said, "Rani Mukerji and Shah Rukh Khan have worked together on films like Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, and Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna, among others, and are now all set for a reunion. Rani Mukerji has been cast to play the part of Suhana Khan&rsquo;s mother, and it&rsquo;s a role which acts as a catalyst for the entire action-thriller in the film."
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<h2>A role that adds emotional depth</h2>
The source revealed that Rani Mukerji's character provides the movie with emotional depth, saying, "It was a no-brainer for Rani to say yes to Shah Rukh Khan and Siddharth Anand&rsquo;s offer for King. She heard the part and instantly agreed to board the film. Rani&rsquo;s track is the heart of King, leading to the emotional depth."
So far, Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Arshad Warsi, and Abhay Verma have joined the cast of King, which is set to start filming on May 20th.
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Rani Mukerji teams up with Shah Rukh Khan once again in King, enhancing the star power of this highly anticipated film with their proven on-screen chemistry.

According to a new report, Rani Mukerji is the latest addition to the growing star cast of the Shah Rukh Khan starrer King. The pair have acted together in multiple hit films like Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham. They last worked together in the 2003 film Chalte Chalte. Also Read: 'I loved seeing King Khan at The Met': Khloe Kardashian applauds Shah Rukh Khan's Met Gala debut The news is sure to delight fans. King is directed by Siddharth Anand, known for his work on movies like War, Pathaan, and Bang Bang. While plot details remain under wraps, the movie is said to follow the perilous journey of a mentor and his disciple. Suhana Khan, who made her debut in the 2023 Netflix series Archies, will be starring opposite Shah Rukh Khan. Also Read:Happy Birthday Pierce Brosnan: From Dante's Peak to November Man 6 movies beyond James Bond Rani Mukerji joins the cast According to a report by Pinkvilla, a source close to the production said, "Rani Mukerji and Shah Rukh Khan have worked together on films like Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, and Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna, among others, and are now all set for a reunion. Rani Mukerji has been cast to play the part of Suhana Khan’s mother, and it’s a role which acts as a catalyst for the entire action-thriller in the film." Also Read: This is when the Thug Life trailer drops: Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam reunite after 4 decades A role that adds emotional depth The source revealed that Rani Mukerji's character provides the movie with emotional depth, saying, "It was a no-brainer for Rani to say yes to Shah Rukh Khan and Siddharth Anand’s offer for King. She heard the part and instantly agreed to board the film. Rani’s track is the heart of King, leading to the emotional depth." So far, Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Arshad Warsi, and Abhay Verma have joined the cast of King, which is set to start filming on May 20th. Also Read: Anupam Kher gets a kiss from Robert De Niro as they meet at Cannes 2025: ‘So happy too meet Mr De Niro!’

King: Shah Rukh Khan and Rani Mukerji reunite, actress joins the star cast of the upcoming movie

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Justin Baldoni's lawyer, Bryan Freedman, has submitted a signed affidavit to the court, doubling down on claims that Blake Lively's legal team threatened Taylor Swift to support Lively in her upcoming legal battle with her It Ends With Us co-star Baldoni.
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<h2>Alleged threats involving Taylor Swift</h2>
According to a report by People, Freedman said in the new affidavit that Lively's legal team reached out to an attorney who represents Taylor Swift and threatened to release private text messages between Swift and Lively if the singer did not offer public support. Blake Lively and her team have denied the claims.
The actress's legal team released a statement regarding the allegations, saying that they &ldquo;rely completely upon a source, no matter who it is, that doesn&rsquo;t even claim to have witnessed the conversations that Freedman describes, making this triple-hearsay statement as unreliable as information reported from children in a game of telephone.&rdquo;
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&ldquo;These claims remain completely untethered from reality. To be clear: The conversations as described did not happen, and we will hold Mr. Freedman accountable for his misconduct.&rdquo;
<h2>Ongoing legal feud between Lively and Baldoni</h2>
The issue started when Lively sued Justin Baldoni in December, accusing him of &ldquo;disturbing&rdquo; and &ldquo;unprofessional&rdquo; behaviour on the sets of It Ends With Us, along with orchestrating a retaliatory smear campaign. Baldoni has strongly denied the allegations and, in January, filed a countersuit against Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, for defamation and extortion.
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The trial between Lively and Baldoni is scheduled to begin in March 2026, with both sides preparing for what is expected to be a highly publicised legal battle.
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Justin Baldoni's lawyer, Bryan Freedman, has submitted a signed affidavit to the court, doubling down on claims that Blake Lively's legal team threatened Taylor Swift.

Justin Baldoni's lawyer, Bryan Freedman, has submitted a signed affidavit to the court, doubling down on claims that Blake Lively's legal team threatened Taylor Swift to support Lively in her upcoming legal battle with her It Ends With Us co-star Baldoni. Also Read: Blake Lively-Justin Baldoni lawsuit: Taylor Swift reportedly subpoenaed Alleged threats involving Taylor Swift According to a report by People, Freedman said in the new affidavit that Lively's legal team reached out to an attorney who represents Taylor Swift and threatened to release private text messages between Swift and Lively if the singer did not offer public support. Blake Lively and her team have denied the claims. The actress's legal team released a statement regarding the allegations, saying that they “rely completely upon a source, no matter who it is, that doesn’t even claim to have witnessed the conversations that Freedman describes, making this triple-hearsay statement as unreliable as information reported from children in a game of telephone.” Also Read: Blake Lively responds to Justin Baldoni's claims about intimidating Taylor Swift “These claims remain completely untethered from reality. To be clear: The conversations as described did not happen, and we will hold Mr. Freedman accountable for his misconduct.” Ongoing legal feud between Lively and Baldoni The issue started when Lively sued Justin Baldoni in December, accusing him of “disturbing” and “unprofessional” behaviour on the sets of It Ends With Us, along with orchestrating a retaliatory smear campaign. Baldoni has strongly denied the allegations and, in January, filed a countersuit against Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, for defamation and extortion. Also Read: 'She launched a fake MeToo allegation': Megyn Kelly calls out Blake Lively at TIME100 Gala The trial between Lively and Baldoni is scheduled to begin in March 2026, with both sides preparing for what is expected to be a highly publicised legal battle. Also Read: Taylor Swift: Human remains found near American pop star's mansion, spark 'serial killer' connection

Justin Baldoni's lawyer signs affidavit, doubling down on claims that Blake Lively threatened Taylor Swift

The first trailer for the upcoming gangster drama Thug Life will be dropping soon. The movie reunites Kamal Haasan and director Mani Ratnam after nearly four decades. The film boasts an ensemble star cast that includes Silambarasan STR, Trisha Krishnan, Sanya Malhotra, Pankaj Tripathi, and Ali Fazal.
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<h2>A legendary reunion</h2>
Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam last worked together on the critically acclaimed 1984 gangster drama Nayakan. The movie won three National Awards, including Best Actor for Kamal Haasan. The movie was also featured in Time Magazine's "All-Time 100 Best Films" list. Fans are hoping that Thug Life can recreate Nayakan's magic.
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<h2>What time does the trailer drop?</h2>
The first trailer for Thug Life will drop tomorrow at 5 PM IST. The script for the film was co-written by Mani Ratnam and Kamal Haasan. The music for the movie will be composed by two-time Oscar winner A. R. Rahman. The cinematography will be helmed by Ravi K. Chandran and edited by National Award winner A. Sreekar Prasad.
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<h2>What is Thug Life about?</h2>
In the movie, Kamal Haasan plays Rangaraaya Sakthivel Naicker, a powerful gangster who was presumed dead and whose reappearance puts him on a collision path with his son. The supporting cast of the movie includes Aishwarya Lekshmi, Ashok Selvan, Joju George, Nassar, Mahesh Manjrekar, and Tanikella Bharani.
Thug Life will be released in all major Indian languages and hit theatres worldwide on June 5, 2025
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The first trailer for the upcoming gangster drama Thug Life will be dropping soon. The movie reunites Kamal Haasan and director Mani Ratnam after nearly four decades.

The first trailer for the upcoming gangster drama Thug Life will be dropping soon. The movie reunites Kamal Haasan and director Mani Ratnam after nearly four decades. The film boasts an ensemble star cast that includes Silambarasan STR, Trisha Krishnan, Sanya Malhotra, Pankaj Tripathi, and Ali Fazal. Also Read: Thug Life first single out: Kamal Haasan, Trisha take part in wedding festivities as Sanya Malhotra dances to the foot-tapping music A legendary reunion Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam last worked together on the critically acclaimed 1984 gangster drama Nayakan. The movie won three National Awards, including Best Actor for Kamal Haasan. The movie was also featured in Time Magazine's "All-Time 100 Best Films" list. Fans are hoping that Thug Life can recreate Nayakan's magic. Also Read: Happy Birthday Megan Fox: From Transformers to Jennifer's Body 6 roles that made her a star What time does the trailer drop? The first trailer for Thug Life will drop tomorrow at 5 PM IST. The script for the film was co-written by Mani Ratnam and Kamal Haasan. The music for the movie will be composed by two-time Oscar winner A. R. Rahman. The cinematography will be helmed by Ravi K. Chandran and edited by National Award winner A. Sreekar Prasad. The reason to Live is the reason to Kill!#ThuglifeTrailer from tomorrow at 5 PM #Thuglife #ThuglifeAudioLaunch from May 24#ThuglifeFromJune5 #KamalHaasan #SilambarasanTR A #ManiRatnam Film An @arrahman Musical@ikamalhaasan @SilambarasanTR_ #Mahendran @bagapath… pic.twitter.com/bDr6Vigqcb — Raaj Kamal Films International (@RKFI) May 16, 2025 Also Read: Coolie: The first teaser for Rajinikanth's action thriller pays homage to 1991's Thalapathi What is Thug Life about? In the movie, Kamal Haasan plays Rangaraaya Sakthivel Naicker, a powerful gangster who was presumed dead and whose reappearance puts him on a collision path with his son. The supporting cast of the movie includes Aishwarya Lekshmi, Ashok Selvan, Joju George, Nassar, Mahesh Manjrekar, and Tanikella Bharani. Thug Life will be released in all major Indian languages and hit theatres worldwide on June 5, 2025 Also Read: War 2: Dance off between Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR reported to start filming soon

This is when the Thug Life trailer drops: Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam reunite after 4 decades

Megan Fox has been lighting up the screen and stealing hearts since the 2000s. Today, she celebrates her 39th birthday. Let's take a look at 6 roles that made her a star.

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Before this year's winner of the Cannes Film Festival is announced, we decided to compile a list of all the films that won this decade and where you can watch them.

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Tom Cruise is gearing up for the worldwide release of Mission: Impossible &ndash; The Final Reckoning and had been in South Korea on May 7th. According to a new report, Cruise shot for BTS&rsquo;s Seok Jin's variety show Run Seok Jin (Run Jin).
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<h2>Tom Cruise takes on &lsquo;Run Jin&rsquo;</h2>
In the show, the BTS singer takes on various challenges and activities, and this seems like a perfect way for Tom Cruise to promote the upcoming Mission: Impossible movie, where he does all of his death-defying stunts himself.
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According to Soompi, a representative from HYBE said, &ldquo;Tom Cruise recently participated in filming for Jin&rsquo;s web variety show Run Jin. The episode will be revealed at a later date.&rdquo; As per their reports, a representative from Mission: Impossible &ndash; The Final Reckoning also confirmed the appearance, stating, &ldquo;Tom Cruise had filmed for Run Jin. The footage will be released soon via the channel.&rdquo;
No doubt that fans in Korea and the world over will be looking forward to the premiere of the episode when it drops.
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<h2>Final Reckoning marks Tom Cruise&rsquo;s last mission</h2>
As for Mission: Impossible &ndash; The Final Reckoning, the movie has a budget of 200 million, making it one of the most expensive Hollywood movies ever made. The Final Reckoning will be the last outing of Tom Cruise as IMF agent Ethan Hunt.
Mission: Impossible - Final Reckoning is directed by Christopher McQuarrie and will be hitting the big screen worldwide on 23 May 2025. In India, the movie will be released in all major languages.
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In an exciting crossover, Cruise has reportedly filmed an episode for Run Seok Jin, the popular variety show hosted by BTS's Seok Jin, while in South Korea.

Tom Cruise is gearing up for the worldwide release of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning and had been in South Korea on May 7th. According to a new report, Cruise shot for BTS’s Seok Jin's variety show Run Seok Jin (Run Jin). Also Read: Every Mission Impossible movie ranked from best to worst Tom Cruise takes on ‘Run Jin’ In the show, the BTS singer takes on various challenges and activities, and this seems like a perfect way for Tom Cruise to promote the upcoming Mission: Impossible movie, where he does all of his death-defying stunts himself. Also Read: Fallout: Amazon renews show for season 3 ahead of season 2 premiere According to Soompi, a representative from HYBE said, “Tom Cruise recently participated in filming for Jin’s web variety show Run Jin. The episode will be revealed at a later date.” As per their reports, a representative from Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning also confirmed the appearance, stating, “Tom Cruise had filmed for Run Jin. The footage will be released soon via the channel.” No doubt that fans in Korea and the world over will be looking forward to the premiere of the episode when it drops. Also Read: New trailer for James Gunn’s Superman finally drops|Watch Final Reckoning marks Tom Cruise’s last mission As for Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, the movie has a budget of 200 million, making it one of the most expensive Hollywood movies ever made. The Final Reckoning will be the last outing of Tom Cruise as IMF agent Ethan Hunt. Mission: Impossible - Final Reckoning is directed by Christopher McQuarrie and will be hitting the big screen worldwide on 23 May 2025. In India, the movie will be released in all major languages. Also Read: Shin Chan: From getting banned to nationwide releases, how the anime became a household name in India

Tom Cruise set to appear in BTS’s Seok Jin's show for Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning promo

Blake Lively has denied recent claims by her It Ends With Us co-star Justin Baldoni and his legal team that she intimidated Taylor Swift into supporting her against him in their upcoming trial, which is scheduled to begin in March 2026. Swift, a long-time friend of Blake Lively, lent her voice for a cameo in the movie and was recently subpoenaed.
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<h2>Lively and Baldoni locked in legal battle</h2>
The issue started when Lively sued Justin Baldoni in December, accusing him of &ldquo;disturbing&rdquo; and &ldquo;unprofessional&rdquo; behaviour on set, along with orchestrating a retaliatory smear campaign. Baldoni has strongly denied the allegations and, in January, filed a countersuit against Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, for defamation and extortion.
In a statement to Entertainment Weekly, Lively's lawyer denied the claim, saying, &ldquo;This is categorically false. We unequivocally deny all of these so-called allegations, which are cowardly sourced to supposed anonymous sources, and completely untethered from reality.&rdquo;
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<h2>Swift's team issues clarification</h2>
Baldoni's lawyer had claimed that Blake Lively and her team had tried to coerce Taylor Swift into supporting her in the upcoming legal battle. Swift's team released a statement after videos of Justin Baldoni claiming that the singer was involved in the casting process started circulating online. Baldoni made the claims during the It Ends With Us promotional tour.
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&ldquo;Taylor Swift never set foot on the set of this movie. She was not involved in any casting or creative decisions, she did not score the film, she never saw an edit or made any notes on the film, she did not even see It Ends With Us until weeks after its public release, and was travelling around the globe during 2023 and 2024 headlining the biggest tour in history.&rdquo;
&ldquo;Given that her involvement was licensing a song for the film, which 19 other artists also did, this document subpoena is designed to use Taylor Swift&rsquo;s name to draw public interest by creating tabloid clickbait instead of focusing on the facts of the case.&rdquo;
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Blake Lively has denied recent claims by her It Ends With Us co-star Justin Baldoni and his legal team that she intimidated Taylor Swift into supporting her.

Blake Lively has denied recent claims by her It Ends With Us co-star Justin Baldoni and his legal team that she intimidated Taylor Swift into supporting her against him in their upcoming trial, which is scheduled to begin in March 2026. Swift, a long-time friend of Blake Lively, lent her voice for a cameo in the movie and was recently subpoenaed. Also Read: Blake Lively-Justin Baldoni lawsuit: Taylor Swift reportedly subpoenaed Lively and Baldoni locked in legal battle The issue started when Lively sued Justin Baldoni in December, accusing him of “disturbing” and “unprofessional” behaviour on set, along with orchestrating a retaliatory smear campaign. Baldoni has strongly denied the allegations and, in January, filed a countersuit against Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, for defamation and extortion. In a statement to Entertainment Weekly, Lively's lawyer denied the claim, saying, “This is categorically false. We unequivocally deny all of these so-called allegations, which are cowardly sourced to supposed anonymous sources, and completely untethered from reality.” Also Read: ‘Diddy raped me, would urinate on me’: Sean Combs’ ex-girlfriend Cassie recounts horrific details of abuse Swift's team issues clarification Baldoni's lawyer had claimed that Blake Lively and her team had tried to coerce Taylor Swift into supporting her in the upcoming legal battle. Swift's team released a statement after videos of Justin Baldoni claiming that the singer was involved in the casting process started circulating online. Baldoni made the claims during the It Ends With Us promotional tour. Also Read: Why Jennifer Lopez was arrested while dating Sean 'Diddy' Combs “Taylor Swift never set foot on the set of this movie. She was not involved in any casting or creative decisions, she did not score the film, she never saw an edit or made any notes on the film, she did not even see It Ends With Us until weeks after its public release, and was travelling around the globe during 2023 and 2024 headlining the biggest tour in history.” “Given that her involvement was licensing a song for the film, which 19 other artists also did, this document subpoena is designed to use Taylor Swift’s name to draw public interest by creating tabloid clickbait instead of focusing on the facts of the case.” Also Read: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ ex Cassandra Ventura testifies against him, reveals horrific details of abuse

Blake Lively responds to Justin Baldoni's claims about intimidating Taylor Swift

The Karnataka High Court has accepted singer Sonu Nigam's petition to remove the recent FIR filed against him after a complaint by Dharmaraj A, President of the Bengaluru District Unit of Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (KRV), for the singer's comments during his Bengaluru concert.
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<h2>Controversy started at Bengaluru concert</h2>
The incident occurred during a concert held on April 25th at East Point College of Engineering and Technology. According to the complaint, the controversy began when a student in the audience requested Nigam to perform a Kannada song.
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In response, he allegedly remarked, "Kannada, Kannada, Kannada... this is exactly why the incident happened in Pahalgam," referring to the April 22 terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir.
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<h2>Sonu Nigam issues clarification after backlash</h2>
After facing backlash on social media, the singer released a statement and clarified his comments, saying via an Instagram post, &ldquo;There&rsquo;s nothing like that. Everywhere, there are 4-5 such bad people, no matter which state they&rsquo;re from. But it&rsquo;s very important to remind them that you cannot let them threaten you, to make you sing. The whole world is doing it with love. When I come, I bring a one-hour set of Kannada songs. But for those who provoke others, it&rsquo;s very important to stop them right away," he said.
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Sonu Nigam finds respite as the Karnataka High Court dismisses the FIR filed after allegations arose from his statements made at a concert in Bengaluru.

The Karnataka High Court has accepted singer Sonu Nigam's petition to remove the recent FIR filed against him after a complaint by Dharmaraj A, President of the Bengaluru District Unit of Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (KRV), for the singer's comments during his Bengaluru concert. Also Read: Sonu Nigam's song from the Kannada film Kuladalli Keelyavudo cut after Pahalgam comments Controversy started at Bengaluru concert The incident occurred during a concert held on April 25th at East Point College of Engineering and Technology. According to the complaint, the controversy began when a student in the audience requested Nigam to perform a Kannada song. Also Read: Watch: Sonu Nigam refers to the Pahalgam attack as a fan demands him to sing in Kannada; Internet has mixed reaction In response, he allegedly remarked, "Kannada, Kannada, Kannada... this is exactly why the incident happened in Pahalgam," referring to the April 22 terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. Also Read: Sonu Nigam issues statement over his Bengaluru concert row, says he was ‘threatened’ by a fan Sonu Nigam issues clarification after backlash After facing backlash on social media, the singer released a statement and clarified his comments, saying via an Instagram post, “There’s nothing like that. Everywhere, there are 4-5 such bad people, no matter which state they’re from. But it’s very important to remind them that you cannot let them threaten you, to make you sing. The whole world is doing it with love. When I come, I bring a one-hour set of Kannada songs. But for those who provoke others, it’s very important to stop them right away," he said. Also Read: Singer Sonu Nigam clarifies his Pahalgam comments made at recent Bengaluru concert

Karnataka High Court quashes FIR against Sonu Nigam

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