Chloe Zhao career success: It does cost something

IANS | February 17, 2026 10:26 AM

Los Angeles, Feb 17 (IANS) Filmmaker Chloe Zhao has enjoyed huge success in the movie industry, helming projects like Nomadland and Eternals but she says that it's come at a cost, too.

Kate Hudson found it challenging to shed her rom-com image

IANS | February 16, 2026 11:38 AM

Los Angeles, Feb 16 (IANS) Hollywood star Kate Hudson, who is best known for her work on feel-good films such as How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, Bride Wars and Fool's Gold, believes they stopped directors from considering her for grittier parts.

Ed Sheeran chooses to send emails over texts

IANS | February 16, 2026 10:13 AM

Los Angeles, Feb 16 (IANS) Ed Sheeran has shared the reason he ditched his mobile phone and how the decision went on to inspire one of his songs. The Grammy-winning singer also revealed that he has switched to sending emails to communicate instead of texts.

Kal Penn shares awkward ‘Van Wilder’ audition story

IANS | February 12, 2026 9:47 AM

Los Angeles, Feb 12 (IANS) American actor of Indian descent Kal Penn, whose breakout role was playing Taj Mahal Badalandabad in the 2002 comedy hit “National Lampoon’s Van Wilder,” had recalled an awkward moment from the film's audition.