SC allows release of animated film Mahaprabhu Jagannath
The Supreme Court on Friday permitted the all India release of animated film Mahaprabhu Jagannath on or after July 28 post Lord Jagannath Yatra festivities. A bench of Justices BV Nagarathna and R Mahadevan noted that the animated movie was based on a web series already released on Youtube, and that the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) had granted clearance for its screening. The producers of the film, which was scheduled to be released Friday, had challenged the July 15 order of the Orissa High Court which restrained Ele Animations Pvt Ltd from releasing the movie. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the State, said the Yatra has commenced on Thursday in Odisha and other parts of the country. The bench, which refused to stay the high court order, declined to direct the release of the movie on July 17. (PTI)
Rose Byrne, Jenna Ortega join Nasty
Actors Rose Byrne and Jenna Ortega are set to feature in sports drama Nasty. The film is directed by Mary Bronstein, known for Yeast and will be released by Warner Bros’ new indie label, Clockwork, according to the entertainment news outlet Variety. The project reunites Byrne and Bronstein, who have previously collaborated on If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, which released in 2025. Byrne received her first Oscar nomination in the Best Actress category for her role in the film. Nasty revolves around an athlete who is battling for a spot on the Olympic gymnastics team and who recognises that her greatest opponent is her coach. It is produced by Margot Robbie’s LuckyChap Entertainment alongside Ortega. (PTI)
Shakira celebrates Messi after Argentina’s final spot triumph
Pop queen Shakira turned cheerleader, passionately celebrating Lionel Messi and Argentina’s thrilling comeback victory over England in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal in Atlanta. The singer, through a social media post, praised Messi’s extraordinary performance and wrote, “What @leomessi is doing is beyond extraordinary! It shows the values of a man who is deeply committed and disciplined, challenging times and all odds. Proving that a person is not defined by age or by what others say.” Shakira also credited Messi’s wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, for being a source of strength and inspiration behind the Argentine legend’s continued success. (ANI)
Priyanka opens up about 10-year age gap with Nick Jonas
Global icon Priyanka Chopra Jonas has spoken about how for her love transcended age as she candidly addressed her 10-year age gap with husband Nick Jonas during an appearance on the Jonas Brothers’ latest podcast. Responding to a caller seeking advice about dating a younger man, the actress shared why the age difference never became an issue in her own relationship. During the podcast, a caller said, “I have a boyfriend right now and he is six years younger than me, which is not a big difference. But for me it kind of is because I have always been known to go for the older guy. Do you have any tips on how to be more reassured in my relationship with a younger man?” Nick Jonas responded by saying, “We have an age difference, as you know, of 10 years, which was not a thing for me at all.” (IANS)
