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…
Private equity billionaire Orlando Bravo has received approval to tear down a historic Miami Beach estate once owned by English musician Phil Collins. The move clears the way for a flood-resistant luxury mansion surrounded by tropical gardens. Bravo, co-founder and managing partner of Thoma Bravo, bought the Mediterranean Revival home at 5800 North Bay Road…
For Apurva Singhal and his family, understanding their son Agastya’s abilities has been a journey filled with uncertainty, patience and many discoveries. Born in 2008, Agastya lives with autism and has faced several challenges with walking, speaking and communication since childhood. But as he turned 18 this April, his father discovered a remarkable ability that…
Two wildlife crossings are planned over State Route 62 near Joshua Tree National Park. (Photo: KTLA) Wildlife crossings are increasingly being used across the United States to help animals safely navigate roads and highways, while reducing wildlife-vehicle collisions. Now, two new crossings are being planned in California’s Mojave Desert near Joshua Tree National Park, in…
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…
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…
Bengaluru woman quits IT job to drive Rapido auto after father’s death; passengers ask, ‘You speak good English and still drive an auto?’ A Bengaluru auto ride recently led to an unexpected conversation. A passenger discovered that the woman driving the Rapido auto had a background in IT, and the revelation soon became the focus…
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…
Long before sustainable living became a mainstream conversation, Cate Blanchett and her husband, playwright Andrew Upton, were already incorporating environmentally conscious features into their home. In 2008, the couple reportedly spent around $1.5 million on renovations to their home in Sydney’s Hunters Hill, with a major focus on reducing energy and water consumption.The renovation reportedly…