Top 20 Celebrity News Stories Today
Thursday, September 17, 2026 | India & World
Here are the latest celebrity news updates from Bollywood, Hollywood, music, television, and international entertainment.
1. Shah Rukh Khan Wishes Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Shah Rukh Khan shared birthday wishes for Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday. Several other Bollywood personalities also posted greetings.
2. Akshay Kumar and Anupam Kher Send Birthday Greetings
Akshay Kumar, Anupam Kher, Jackie Shroff, Shilpa Shetty, and other celebrities extended birthday wishes to Narendra Modi through social media.
3. Priyanka Chopra Shares Birthday Tribute to Nick Jonas
Priyanka Chopra posted a heartfelt birthday message for Nick Jonas, including a video featuring Nick and their daughter, Malti Marie.
4. Nick Jonas Celebrates His 34th Birthday
Nick Jonas’s birthday attracted attention after Priyanka Chopra shared personal family moments and a romantic tribute online.
5. Rashmika Mandanna to Play MS Subbulakshmi
Rashmika Mandanna has been cast as legendary Carnatic singer MS Subbulakshmi in an upcoming biopic directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri.
6. Kamal Haasan Praises MS Subbulakshmi Biopic
Kamal Haasan attended the film’s launch and encouraged Rashmika Mandanna to approach the role with courage and dedication.
7. Samantha Ruth Prabhu Begins Celebrity MasterChef Tamil
Samantha Ruth Prabhu has reportedly started filming for Celebrity MasterChef Tamil, where she is expected to serve as host.
8. Sashi Cheliah Joins Celebrity MasterChef Tamil
MasterChef Australia winner Sashi Cheliah has joined Celebrity MasterChef Tamil as a judge, adding international culinary experience to the show.
9. Brad Pitt Attends Film Premiere With Ines de Ramon
Brad Pitt and Ines de Ramon appeared together at the world premiere of Heart of the Beast. The couple posed for photographs on the red carpet.
10. Macklemore Receives Support From Fellow Celebrities
Macklemore’s removal from Ed Sheeran’s tour has prompted public support from personalities including Kehlani and Lewis Hamilton.
11. Ed Sheeran Tour Controversy Continues
The controversy surrounding Macklemore’s departure from Ed Sheeran’s tour remains a subject of discussion across the music and entertainment industry.
12. Anjali Arora Responds to Online Trolling
Actor Anjali Arora has responded to criticism surrounding her portrayal of Sita in Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha. Her comments have attracted attention on social media.
13. Ali Zafar Defends Katrina Kaif
Pakistani actor and singer Ali Zafar criticised social media posts targeting Katrina Kaif’s appearance after pregnancy and called for greater sensitivity.
14. Sobhita Dhulipala Addresses Online Criticism
Sobhita Dhulipala responded to a discussion involving perceived support within the Telugu film community and criticised judgmental commentary.
15. Arijit Singh Records Nearly 200 Takes for Ramayana Song
Reports detail Arijit Singh’s extensive recording process for the song Jai Jai Ram from Ramayana Part 1. The story has generated interest among music fans.
16. Luv Ranjan Reveals First Look of New Film
Filmmaker Luv Ranjan has revealed the first look of Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar, which features six debutants preparing to enter the film industry.
17. Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda to Begin New Film
Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda are reportedly scheduled to begin shooting for a new film directed by Mohit Suri in October.
18. Karan Johar Begins Work on Koffee With Karan 9
Karan Johar has reportedly begun filming the ninth season of Koffee With Karan. Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor are expected to appear in the early episodes.
19. Shanaia Gomez Discusses Alleged Incident From Her Teenage Years
Shanaia Gomez has spoken about messages she reportedly received from an unnamed male celebrity when she was 14. Her comments have drawn attention online.
20. Dubai International Film Festival Announces 2027 Return
The Dubai International Film Festival is set to return in a new format in 2027, with a focus on Arab filmmakers and emerging cinematic talent.
