⭐ Top 20 Celebrity News Stories
Friday, October 9, 2026
Here are 20 major India and world celebrity stories making headlines today, with the latest developments from Bollywood, Hollywood, television and international entertainment.
🇮🇳 Indian Celebrity News
1. Nana Patekar’s Death Continues to Shake Bollywood
The Hindi film industry is mourning veteran actor Nana Patekar, with colleagues and friends continuing to pay tribute to his long career and contribution to Indian cinema. His son Malhar Patekar has also explained why the actor’s last rites were conducted late at night in Pune.
2. Amitabh Bachchan Pays Emotional Tribute to Nana Patekar
Amitabh Bachchan paused Kaun Banega Crorepati 18 to remember Nana Patekar, describing him in deeply appreciative terms and reflecting on his artistic legacy and social work.
3. Anil Kapoor Remembers His Friend Nana Patekar
Anil Kapoor has shared an emotional tribute to Nana Patekar, remembering their friendship and the actor’s distinctive personality and contribution to cinema.
4. Tanushree Dutta’s Comments on Nana Patekar Spark Debate
Tanushree Dutta has spoken about her past experiences with Nana Patekar and the #MeToo movement following his death. Her remarks have prompted criticism from sections of the film industry, while Dutta says she was speaking from her own perspective.
5. Salman Khan Cancels Mumbai Event After Nana Patekar’s Death
Salman Khan cancelled a scheduled Mumbai event and travelled to Pune following Nana Patekar’s death. Khan also paid tribute to the veteran actor, reflecting the impact of the news across Bollywood.
6. Rajkummar Rao Responds to Criticism of Dada Poster
Rajkummar Rao has responded to criticism surrounding the poster for the upcoming Sourav Ganguly biopic Dada. The actor acknowledged the criticism and said he had learned from the experience.
7. Drishyam 3 Continues Its Strong Box-Office Run
Ajay Devgn’s Drishyam 3 remains a major celebrity and Bollywood talking point after a strong first week. Current reports put its worldwide gross at approximately ₹384.57 crore.
8. Shriya Saran Opens Up About Her Final Drishyam Performance
Shriya Saran has discussed returning as Nandini in Drishyam 3, describing the experience of playing the character for the final time as emotionally heavy.
9. Salman Khan Faces Fresh Legal Development in Blackbuck Case
The Delhi High Court has sought Salman Khan’s response to an application connected with the long-running blackbuck case. The latest development adds another chapter to the legal proceedings surrounding the actor.
10. Katrina Kaif Responds to Body-Shaming Trolls
Katrina Kaif has addressed online comments about her appearance and said she will not allow social-media narratives to determine her self-worth. Her response has prompted discussion about celebrity body-shaming and online scrutiny.
11. Varun Dhawan Invests in Food-Tech Startup
Actor Varun Dhawan has invested in Better Nutrition, a biofortified-food company that appeared on Shark Tank India. The investment expands the actor’s growing involvement in business ventures outside films.
12. Vidyut Jammwal Credits Priyanka Chopra for Helping Indian Talent in Hollywood
Ahead of his Hollywood debut in Street Fighter, Vidyut Jammwal has praised Priyanka Chopra Jonas for helping create greater visibility for Indian actors internationally. He said her earlier Hollywood success helped make the path easier for subsequent Indian talent.
🌎 World Celebrity News
13. Taylor Swift to Perform at Academy Museum Gala
Taylor Swift will headline the entertainment programme at the 2026 Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles on October 17. The event will honour John Carpenter, Colman Domingo and Charlize Theron.
14. Taylor Swift Leads Kids’ Choice Awards Nominations
Taylor Swift is among the leading nominees for the 2026 Kids’ Choice Awards. Pop star Alex Warren has been announced as host, with the ceremony also marking its first broadcast on CBS.
15. Zara Larsson Named 2026 Mental Health Champion
Swedish singer Zara Larsson has been named The Trevor Project’s 2026 Mental Health Champion of the Year. The honour recognises her advocacy for LGBTQ+ young people and her willingness to discuss mental-health issues publicly.
16. Jessica Biel Faces Public Appeal Over Hugh Hefner Film
Crystal Harris, Hugh Hefner’s widow, has publicly asked Jessica Biel to reconsider portraying Hefner’s fictional wife in the upcoming film Playmates. Harris says she is concerned the movie could romanticise the Playboy world and has cited her own experiences during her marriage to Hefner.
17. Mia Goth Files for Divorce From Shia LaBeouf
Actress Mia Goth has filed for divorce from Shia LaBeouf after around a decade together. The couple have largely maintained a private personal life, making the legal development a major celebrity-news story today.
18. Minka Kelly and Dan Reynolds Reportedly Split
Actress Minka Kelly and Imagine Dragons frontman Dan Reynolds have reportedly ended their relationship after four years together. The development has attracted attention among entertainment and celebrity media.
19. Pat Sajak Makes Rare Public Appearance
Former Wheel of Fortune host Pat Sajak made a rare public appearance at the Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony honouring Air Supply. Sajak spoke warmly about Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock and their more than five decades in music.
20. Jessica Biel and John Cena Star in Matchbox: The Movie
Jessica Biel is back on screen in Matchbox: The Movie, starring alongside John Cena. The Mattel Studios production marks Biel’s first movie in several years and is now available to audiences through Apple TV.
🌟 Biggest Celebrity Themes Today
Nana Patekar’s death and tributes • Salman Khan • Amitabh Bachchan • Drishyam 3 • Katrina Kaif • Rajkummar Rao • Vidyut Jammwal’s Hollywood debut • Taylor Swift • Zara Larsson • Jessica Biel • Mia Goth and Shia LaBeouf.
