Hollywood star Kim Basinger once made an extraordinary real-estate investment in her home state of Georgia. In 1989, the actress led an investment group that paid a reported $20 million for roughly 1,800 acres in and around the small town of Braselton, northeast of Atlanta. Her ambitious plan was to transform the historic community into…
Long before celebrity homes became a fixture of luxury real-estate listings, actors and writers Renée Taylor and Joseph Bologna were putting their own Hollywood history into a 1926 Beverly Hills house. In 1999, the couple was nearing the end of a two-year, $1-million renovation of their longtime home, transforming its interiors and gardens with elaborate…
Ayushmann Khurrana praises ‘small-budget’ films ‘Hanuman Ansh’, ‘Obsession’: ‘We need to be budget-friendly, connect more with people’ Actor Ayushmann Khurrana has said the theatrical business needs films that connect with audiences without relying heavily on star power or big budgets. Speaking at FICCI Frames in Mumbai, he also said he is returning to the kind…
Quote of the day by Robert De Niro: ‘As an actor who’s starting out, you can’t say, Hey, I’m too good for this,’ a powerful life lesson on starting small and staying open to all ideas and opportunities(Image Credit: Still from 2015 film The Intern) Sometimes, without giving it a second thought, a person at…
Tahir Raj Bhasin on playing a hypermasculine hero amid rising trend: ‘I don’t think hypermasculinity as a character choice…’ Tahir Raj Bhasin recently opened up about whether he would ever portray a hypermasculine character on screen, especially amid the growing trend in Indian cinema. The actor also addressed whether he feels insecure while being part…
Simone Ashley opens up on reuniting with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan at 2026 Paris Fashion Week: ‘It’s the moments we have backstage’ Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Hollywood actor Simone Ashley shared some heartwarming moments at 2026 during Paris Fashion Week. The two actors, who are global ambassadors for the beauty brand, greeted each other warmly, held…
Sundeep Kishan’s upcoming Tamil film ‘Sigma’ is set to hit the screens on October 2 amid growing curiosity, with the project marking the directorial debut of Jason Sanjay, son of actor-turned-politician Vijay. The film has already drawn attention for its young filmmaker and its fresh combination of talent. Sundeep Kishan plays the lead in the…
In the 1990s, Nicolas Cage was at the peak of his career and invested in extravagant properties; by 2008, the financial crash hit, and the actor went into USD 14 million worth of debt. (YouTube) In the 1990s and 2000s, Nicolas Cage was at the peak of his career and had amassed a fortune estimated…
Ashwath Marimuthu’s ‘Dharman’ has reached another key stage in its production. The makers have announced that the third shooting schedule of the Rajinikanth starrer has completed, and they have shared new behind-the-scenes pictures from the sets. The film also stars Simran, Raashik Khanna and Ram Pothineni in crucial roles, and it is now moving ahead…
Alisha Chinai reveals why Aamir Khan was UPSET with her decision after she auditioned for ‘Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak’: ‘I find the whole acting scene in Bollywood movies very contrived’ Singer Alisha Chinai has shared a little-known story from her early days, revealing that she once auditioned for ‘Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak’ but never turned…