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&TEAM Debuts on Billboard 200 at No. 52 with We on Fire EP

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HYBE’s global group &TEAM has achieved a major career milestone by entering the Billboard 200 chart for the first time. The group’s third EP, We on Fire, debuted at No. 52 on the Billboard 200 chart dated May 30. The EP also performed strongly on other Billboard rankings, reaching No. 2 on both the Top Album Sales and World Albums charts. In addition, &TEAM returned to the No. 1 position on Billboard’s Emerging Artists chart.

The achievement places &TEAM among a small number of Japan based groups that have recently entered Billboard’s main album chart, highlighting the group’s growing international popularity and expanding global reach.

Released in April, We on Fire has continued to build momentum for the group worldwide. The EP’s success has been supported by the group’s energetic live performances, strong chart results, and increasing demand from fans across different markets.

&TEAM is a nine member global group under HYBE JAPAN’s YX LABELS. The group consists of EJ, FUMA, K, NICHOLAS, YUMA, JO, HARUA, TAKI, and MAKI. Formed around the idea of bringing together nine unique individuals as one team, &TEAM continues to connect with audiences around the world through its music and performances while steadily growing its international presence.

Aamir Khan’s Big Dilemma: Gowariker Film or 3 Idiots 2?

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There are moments in the Hindi film industry when a star’s choice of film becomes as interesting as the films themselves. Aamir Khan appears to be standing at one such crossroads. The actor is reportedly choosing between two projects that, on paper, look equally attractive but come with very different pressures. One reunites him with Ashutosh Gowariker, the filmmaker who delivered the landmark cricket drama Lagaan. The other brings him back together with Rajkumar Hirani for the much anticipated sequel to 3 Idiots, one of the most loved films in modern Hindi cinema.

What makes the situation fascinating is that both directors seem to be returning to territory that helped define their careers.

According to multiple reports, Aamir has currently prioritized Gowariker’s sports drama, which is said to be based on the historic 1952 India Pakistan Test series and the life of legendary Indian cricketer Lala Amarnath. Reports suggest that pre production has already begun, casting is underway and shooting could commence later this year. Farhan Akhtar is also believed to be attached to the project in a significant role. The script has reportedly been written by Piyush Gupta and Neeraj Singh.

The film immediately invites comparisons with Lagaan, whether the makers want them or not. That is both its biggest strength and biggest challenge.

For Gowariker, cricket on screen is not merely a sport. It is a storytelling device that helped him create one of Indian cinema’s most celebrated films. The challenge this time is that audiences are no longer looking for another Lagaan. They are looking for the emotional impact that Lagaan once created. Recreating that feeling is far more difficult than recreating a cricket field.

The subject itself offers possibilities. The 1952 India Pakistan Test series came only a few years after Partition and carries historical, political and sporting significance. If handled well, the film can become much more than a sports drama. It can explore nation building, identity and the early years of Indian cricket. That gives the project a larger canvas than a conventional biopic.

At the same time, Rajkumar Hirani faces an equally demanding task. A sequel to 3 Idiots has been discussed for years, but the very popularity of the original film has become a burden. Aamir Khan himself recently confirmed that Hirani and writer Abhijat Joshi are working on the sequel and that the story moves forward roughly ten years after the events of the original. He has also indicated that the script still requires work despite liking the core idea.

That detail may actually explain why Aamir appears to be moving ahead with Gowariker’s film first.

Unlike most sequels, 3 Idiots cannot survive on nostalgia alone. The original film became a cultural phenomenon because it captured the anxieties of an entire generation dealing with education, parental pressure and career choices. The sequel must find an equally relevant contemporary conversation. Simply bringing Rancho, Farhan and Raju back together will not be enough.

Industry insiders often point to Aamir’s insistence on script readiness before committing to a film. Reports around the current situation suggest that the Gowariker project is further along in development, while Hirani and Joshi are continuing to refine the screenplay. The reported delay therefore appears less like a scheduling issue and more like a creative decision. What makes this development particularly interesting is that Aamir himself may have the most at stake.

After the mixed response to Laal Singh Chaddha, the actor has become even more selective about his choices. Every project he signs is now viewed through the lens of career recalibration. Choosing the cricket drama first suggests confidence in a story that is ready to move into production rather than waiting for a sequel whose expectations continue to grow with each passing year.

In many ways, Aamir is choosing between certainty and anticipation. The Gowariker film offers the opportunity to create something fresh while drawing from a familiar genre. The Hirani sequel offers the comfort of a proven brand but also the risk of disappointing millions who have spent nearly two decades building their own emotional relationship with 3 Idiots.

For now, the decision appears to have been made. The larger question is whether either film can escape the shadow of its predecessor.

Lagaan was never just about cricket. 3 Idiots was never just about college life. Their success came from speaking to something larger than their plots.

If Gowariker’s new cricket saga and Hirani’s sequel can find that larger emotional truth once again, they may justify the expectations. If they cannot, audiences will be reminded that revisiting familiar ground is often harder than discovering new territory.

And that is exactly why Aamir Khan’s current dilemma may become one of the most closely watched casting decisions in Bollywood over the next two years.

Ranveer Singh Don 3 row: Mika Singh, Shobhaa De react

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Ranveer Singh has found himself at the centre of a controversy after his exit from Don 3, a project that was being developed by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani’s Excel Entertainment. Reports suggest the actor stepped away from the film shortly before production was scheduled to begin, leading to significant financial losses for the makers. Following the dispute, the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) issued a non cooperation directive against him after the producers reportedly approached industry bodies over the matter.

While Ranveer has chosen not to comment publicly, several voices from the film industry have come out in his support. Singer Mika Singh, who himself faced a FWICE ban in 2019 after performing at a wedding in Pakistan, said he considers Ranveer a humble and genuine person and expressed his intention to speak with the federation about the issue. Mika’s own ban was later revoked after discussions with FWICE.

According to reports, Ranveer and the makers of Don 3 parted ways after creative differences emerged following the release of Dhurandhar in 2025. The actor reportedly decided to move ahead with another project, Pralay, while the producers sought compensation for losses they claimed resulted from his departure. Ranveer’s team later issued a statement saying he holds deep respect for the film community and everyone associated with the Don franchise. The statement added that he had deliberately remained silent because he believes professional matters should be handled with dignity, maturity and mutual respect. His team also said he has no interest in responding to speculation and remains focused on his work and future commitments while wishing the franchise continued success.

The controversy has also drawn reactions from outside the film industry. Author and columnist Shobhaa De criticised FWICE’s involvement, questioning what she described as a growing culture of power and control. In a video shared on Instagram, she compared the situation to the ongoing Delhi Gymkhana Club dispute and referred to Ranveer as the “Delhi Gymkhana of Bollywood.” De argued that the issue should have remained a matter between Ranveer, Excel Entertainment and Farhan Akhtar, and suggested that legal channels could have been used instead of involving industry bodies. She also warned that the non cooperation directive could negatively affect technicians and other workers whose livelihoods depend on projects involving the actor. De praised Ranveer for maintaining his silence throughout the controversy, saying he appeared to be handling the situation with restraint while allowing events to unfold without public confrontation. Meanwhile, Excel Entertainment has not issued a public response to FWICE’s decision.

Sussanne Khan’s Emotional Eid Post For Late Mother Zarine Khan Leaves Fans Teary Eyed

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Sussanne Khan remembered her late mother Zarine Khan on Eid al Adha with an emotional social media post that touched many people online. The interior and fashion designer shared a series of old pictures with her mother and wrote a heartfelt note about how deeply the family still misses her. Sussanne called her mother “Super Trooper” and said she continues to feel her love and warmth even after her passing.

Sharing the pictures on social media, Sussanne wrote, “You will always be my Super Trooper.. Eid Mubarak to you my up in Jannat.. we all miss you every single moment of our lives… n yes in all our hearts YOU TOTALLY ARE ‘Our Super Trooper Mummsy life lessons’ 💛💛💛💛💛🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 p.s I imagine you making heaven a better place with all your warmth and love….. miss u maddddddly my beautiful mum 💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛.”

Her emotional post received love and support from friends and well wishers. Neelam Kothari Soni and Deanne Panday reacted with heart emojis. Ekta Kapoor also commented on the post and wrote, “Aunty is a angel in Jannat blessing all of us.”

This is not the first time Sussanne has spoken openly about missing her mother. Earlier, on the first Mother’s Day after Zarine Khan’s passing, she had shared another emotional tribute on social media. In that note, she spoke about how difficult life has been without her mother and how she still hopes to feel close to her again someday.

She had written, “I miss you more each day… you were and still are the Best mother.. thanks to technology i can convert some of our old pics into videos.. looking for a tech miracle to be able to see you again someday.. in real.. i am sure i will. 🥹♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻 always need to be known as Zarine’s Sussanne.. I may not have been so authentic as you were all the time.. but I try to be better each day.. I miss you my Mummsy.. too too much. 🦋🦋🦋and more.”

Hrithik Roshan had also reacted to that post and commented, “How we miss her ❤️.”

Zarine Khan passed away on November 7, 2025, at the age of 81 due to age related health complications. She was married to veteran actor and filmmaker Sanjay Khan. She is survived by her children Sussanne Khan, Zayed Khan, Simone Arora and Farah Khan Ali.

Nick Jonas Reveals The Disney Film That Still Makes Him Cry After Becoming A Father

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Nick Jonas recently opened up about fatherhood and shared that the Disney classic The Lion King still makes him emotional. The singer and actor spoke about this during a panel discussion for his new film Power Ballad held at 92NY in New York City on Monday, May 18.

Nick attended the discussion along with co star Paul Rudd, director John Carney and host Josh Horowitz. During the conversation, he spoke about movies, music and his experiences as a father to his daughter, Malti Marie.

When asked whether any films or songs make him emotional, Nick first mentioned that a few scenes from Power Ballad affected him deeply because of his connection to family life as a parent.

He said, “Well, I’ll say there are two scenes in this movie that I’m not in, and they hit me super hard as a father. I think there’s a real thing that you’ll see. I want you to think about this powerful stuff, family, that aspect. Then, outside of that, when I cry over a movie, it’s The Lion King.”

Nick also shared that watching films again with his daughter has become a special experience for him. He explained that revisiting stories from his childhood now feels different because he is sharing them with Malti.

He said, “You know, things that I’m getting to watch with my daughter these days and kind of read some of those experiences, the stories that shaped who I became, and now I’m sharing that with her. It’s a totally special thing to experience.”

Nick and wife Priyanka Chopra Jonas welcomed their daughter Malti Marie in 2022. Both stars often speak publicly about parenting and trying to give their child a normal upbringing despite their global fame.

In a recent podcast appearance, Priyanka shared that they are trying to protect Malti’s privacy as she grows older. She said, “As she’s growing older, we’ve started to also kind of just deflect a little bit. She moves around a lot, [so we] let her have as much anonymity as she can.”

Priyanka also praised Nick’s parenting skills in an earlier interview, calling him “very hands-on.” She revealed that he often takes care of small parenting duties, including preparing Malti for school activities.

Meanwhile, Power Ballad features Nick Jonas as Danny Wilson, a former boy band singer whose career changes after he uses a song written by a struggling wedding singer played by Paul Rudd. The film follows their complicated friendship and conflict over music and recognition.

Ben Affleck And Jennifer Garner Rush Daughter Violet To Urgent Care In Los Angeles

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Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner reunited this week for an emergency family moment after their daughter Violet Affleck was spotted being helped into an urgent care center in Los Angeles. According to photos published by Page Six, the former couple accompanied their 20-year-old daughter to a medical facility on Tuesday after Violet appeared to suffer an apparent leg injury. The Yale University student was seen leaning heavily on both parents while entering the urgent care center, with Ben Affleck wrapping an arm around her for support as Jennifer Garner guided them inside.

Later, Violet was photographed leaving the facility on crutches.

Neither Affleck nor Garner has publicly commented on the exact nature of Violet’s injury, and representatives for both actors reportedly have not responded to requests for clarification.

Despite the stressful situation, the former couple appeared calm and supportive throughout the outing, with both smiling while helping their daughter navigate the medical visit.

Violet kept a relatively low profile during the appearance, wearing a white sweater, floral dress, sneakers, glasses and a face mask.

Meanwhile, Affleck wore a gray jacket paired with tan pants, while Garner opted for a casual look featuring jeans, sunglasses and a white sweater.

The sighting once again highlighted the strong co-parenting relationship between Affleck and Garner, who continue to maintain a close family dynamic years after their divorce.

The former couple married in 2005 before separating in 2015 and officially finalizing their divorce in 2018. Together, they share three children — Violet, Seraphina and Samuel.

Over the past few years, Violet Affleck has increasingly drawn public attention for her activism and outspoken views regarding public health and post-COVID safety measures.

In 2024, she made headlines after delivering a speech at a Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors meeting advocating for mask protections and discussing her experience with a post-viral medical condition she said she developed in 2019.

She later spoke at the United Nations about concerns surrounding public health protections for children and vulnerable individuals.

Violet began attending Yale University in 2024, with both Affleck and Garner helping her move into campus housing at the start of her freshman year.

Even after their split, the actors have consistently been praised online for prioritizing their children and maintaining a healthy co-parenting relationship.

As of now, no additional details regarding Violet’s condition have been released.

‘Off Campus’ Season 2 Officially Confirms Dean And Allie Romance As Main Focus

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Off Campus fans finally have their answer, and yes, it’s officially Dean and Allie’s season. After weeks of speculation online, media sources have confirmed that season 2 of the hit Prime Video romance series will focus primarily on the love story between Dean and Allie, following the massive success of season 1. Fans already got small glimpses of their chemistry in the first season, but now their relationship is moving fully into the spotlight.

The announcement was made by series creator Louisa Levy, who confirmed that Dean and Allie will lead the emotional core of the upcoming season.

“We are so excited to continue Allie and Dean’s story as our primary romance of season 2 after kickstarting their romance in season 1,” Levy said.

But fans of Hannah and Garrett don’t need to panic just yet.

According to Levy, the fan-favorite couple from season 1 will still remain a major part of the story moving forward.

“If you fell in love with Hannah and Garrett, don’t worry.. they will still be an integral part of our robust ensemble,” she added.

The Prime Video series is based on Elle Kennedy’s bestselling Off Campus novels, with each book focusing on a different couple from Briar University’s friend group.

Season 1 centered around Hannah and Garrett’s romance and quickly exploded online thanks to its college romance setting, hockey drama, emotional tension and surprisingly healthy male friendships, something viewers constantly praised across social media.

Now season 2 is shifting toward Dean and Allie’s complicated relationship, which book readers already know becomes one of the most emotional storylines in the franchise. The show’s structure is also slightly different from Netflix’s Bridgerton-style approach.

Instead of fully abandoning previous couples every season, Off Campus plans to keep its characters interconnected while teasing the next romance ahead of time. Creator Louisa Levy previously explained that the show wants audiences to stay emotionally invested in the larger friend group instead of treating each season like a complete reset.

And honestly, that may be exactly why the fandom is already obsessed. The upcoming season will also introduce new cast member India Fowler as Grace Ivers, another major character from the books.

Meanwhile, fans online are already joking that the world is “not prepared” for Allie’s iconic lingerie collection storyline to finally hit screens.

Season 1 of Off Campus is currently streaming on Prime Video.

Victoria Beckham Says She’s Never Slowing Down Because Work Gives Her Purpose

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Victoria Beckham has built multiple careers over the last three decades, but if anyone thinks she is preparing to slow down anytime soon, they clearly do not know her very well. In a new interview with The Times, the former Spice Girls member turned fashion powerhouse revealed that retirement is the last thing on her mind. In fact, the idea of stepping away from work sounds more terrifying to her than exhausting.

“I’d be really bored,” Beckham admitted. “I love being busy.”

That mindset has defined nearly every chapter of her career. Long before she became one of the most recognizable names in fashion, Beckham first rose to global fame in the 1990s as Posh Spice, one fifth of the legendary girl group that dominated pop culture worldwide. While many assumed her music success would be the peak of her career, Beckham quietly reinvented herself into something entirely different.

Today, her fashion label has become one of the most respected celebrity founded brands in the luxury space, though Beckham says the journey behind the scenes has been far from glamorous.

The designer recently opened up in her 2025 Netflix docuseries about the devastating financial struggles that nearly destroyed her company. According to Beckham, there was a period where the business was losing tens of millions and survival was far from guaranteed.

“I almost lost everything,” she admitted in the documentary. “That was a dark, dark time.”

The emotional toll became so intense that Beckham said she would cry before going into work because she constantly felt like she was trying to put out fires everywhere at once.

That honesty surprised many fans who often associate the Beckham brand with perfection, luxury, and endless success. But it also revealed the relentless pressure behind maintaining an empire in an industry known for brutal competition and constant reinvention.

Despite those struggles, Beckham says her passion for work never disappeared. If anything, it became even stronger.

Part of that motivation, she explained, comes from wanting to set an example for her children. Beckham and husband David Beckham share four children together, all of whom have grown up in the spotlight while watching their parents juggle fame, business, and nonstop public attention.

Victoria says it is important for her children to witness both ambition and discipline firsthand.

“They see the work ethic that both myself and David have,” she said. “I think it’s good that the children see that.”

The Beckhams have become one of the most closely watched celebrity families in the world, with their children increasingly stepping into careers of their own across fashion, sports, photography, and entertainment. Even amid recent public family tensions involving eldest son Brooklyn Beckham, Victoria continues to frame family through the lens of support, hard work, and resilience.

What makes Beckham’s career trajectory particularly fascinating is how completely she transformed public perception. For years, critics dismissed her fashion ambitions as another celebrity vanity project. Now, after years of persistence, industry insiders regularly credit her for building a legitimate luxury label that survived where many celebrity brands failed.

And according to Beckham herself, she is nowhere near done.

At 52, she appears more focused than ever on expanding her empire, balancing motherhood, business leadership, media appearances, and creative projects all at once. For someone who once conquered pop music, then conquered fashion, standing still simply does not seem to exist in her vocabulary.

For Victoria Beckham, retirement is not freedom. Staying passionate, creating new things, and continuing to evolve is.

Emily Blunt Reveals Meryl Streep Reluctantly Danced to ‘Mamma Mia’ at Her Wedding With John Krasinski

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Emily Blunt has shared a hilarious behind the scenes memory from her 2010 wedding to John Krasinski involving none other than Meryl Streep and a very iconic ABBA song. During an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Blunt recalled how the legendary actress reluctantly joined a dance moment to “Mamma Mia” during the couple’s wedding celebrations on Italy’s Lake Como. According to Entertainment Weekly, the wedding party had taken a boat ride with around 60 guests when the DJ suddenly began playing “Mamma Mia” in what Blunt described as a half Italian, half English performance.

That is when things got interesting.

Blunt revealed that both her mother and Krasinski’s mother slowly made their way toward Streep, who famously starred in the Mamma Mia films.

“My mom and John’s mom started ominously dancing towards Meryl,” Blunt joked during the interview.

At the time, Streep had already become globally associated with the hit musical film, making the song choice impossible to ignore.

Despite clearly not wanting the spotlight, Streep still joined in for the sake of the family moment.

“She indulged them,” Blunt said lovingly.

However, the actress later privately asked Streep what she was actually thinking during the unexpected dance invitation.

According to Blunt, Streep hilariously admitted, “I wanted to hurl myself into the lake.”

Even so, the Oscar winning actress still danced with both mothers, creating what Blunt described as one of the most unforgettable memories from the wedding.

“We have pictures of them all dancing together. It was amazing,” she added.

The story became even more full circle because the wedding itself took place at George Clooney’s famous Lake Como property, which also reportedly appears in The Devil Wears Prada 2.

Blunt and Streep famously worked together in the original 2006 film, where Streep played the terrifying fashion editor Miranda Priestly while Blunt portrayed her sharp-tongued assistant Emily Charlton.

The duo recently reunited for the sequel, which has already become one of the most talked about upcoming Hollywood releases. Meanwhile, fans online are loving the image of Meryl Streep silently suffering through “Mamma Mia” at a celebrity wedding while trying to remain polite in front of two very excited mothers.

Gucci Enters Formula 1 in Major Luxury Fashion Move With Alpine Partnership

Luxury fashion house Gucci is officially stepping into the fast lane. In a major crossover between high fashion and motorsport, Gucci has announced a multi-year partnership with Alpine Formula 1 Team, with the racing team set to compete under the new banner “Gucci Racing Alpine Formula 1 Team” beginning in the 2027 season. According to media sources, the collaboration marks the launch of Gucci Racing, a brand new platform focused on blending luxury, performance, precision, sport, and cultural influence.

The move instantly places Gucci among the growing list of luxury and fashion giants investing heavily in Formula 1, a sport that has exploded in popularity over the last few years, especially among younger audiences and women.

The partnership reportedly goes far beyond simply placing Gucci logos on racing cars.

WWD reported that the collaboration will include fashion collections, exclusive client experiences, digital content, special events, and large-scale branding initiatives across future Formula 1 seasons.

Gucci CEO Francesca Bellettini described the project as “a very bold, very Gucci move,” while also teasing that the partnership would involve a full creative takeover inspired by Gucci creative director Demna.

“Gucci Racing is more than a presence on the grid,” Bellettini said. “It is an expression of who we are and where we want to take the brand.”

Demna, who is reportedly a Formula 1 fan himself, is said to be deeply involved in the visual direction of the partnership, including the newly unveiled black and yellow Gucci Racing branding.

The luxury brand’s parent company Kering also sees Formula 1 as one of the most powerful entertainment and marketing platforms in the world today.

Kering CEO Luca de Meo highlighted that Formula 1 now reaches over 1.5 billion people every season and continues attracting a younger, more fashion conscious audience globally. Fashion’s obsession with Formula 1 has been growing rapidly in recent years.

Brands like Louis Vuitton, Tommy Hilfiger, Puma, Adidas, and Hugo Boss have all expanded into the F1 world through sponsorships, collections, and celebrity partnerships.

However, Gucci becoming the official title partner of an actual Formula 1 team takes that relationship to another level entirely.

For Indian audiences especially, the announcement comes at a time when Formula 1 is seeing massive growth across the country. With younger Indian fans increasingly following drivers, teams, and racing culture online, luxury fashion brands are beginning to view F1 not just as a sport, but as a global entertainment and lifestyle phenomenon.

Social media reactions have already exploded, with fans comparing the upcoming Gucci Racing visuals to something straight out of a futuristic fashion film.

The first official Gucci Racing Alpine Formula 1 Team season will begin in 2027.