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Priyanka Chopra Arrives Hyderabad With Daughter as Movie Shoot Pauses Due to Strike
Priyanka Chopra is back in India, and this time, she’s brought her daughter Malti along for the journey. The actress was spotted arriving in Hyderabad over the weekend, reportedly to kick off her part in the filming of the much-anticipated action-adventure movie SSMB29, directed by S.S. Rajamouli and starring South Indian superstar Mahesh Babu.
Sharing a glimpse of their trip, Priyanka posted photos of Malti on her Instagram story, one of them showing her tiny hand in Priyanka’s, and another of the toddler staring out at the rainy Hyderabad streets. The photos quickly grabbed attention from fans, especially with excitement building around SSMB29.
However, just as filming was set to begin, the Telugu film industry came to a standstill. Over 10,000 film crew members, including lighting techs, set designers, camera operators, and other behind-the-scenes workers, have gone on strike. Their main demand is a 30% increase in wages, citing the rising cost of living and long working hours.
Because of the strike, production on several major projects, SSMB29 included, has been paused. Filmmakers, producers, and workers are still in talks, but for now, no one knows exactly when cameras will start rolling again.
Nigerian rapper Zlatan Ibile has announced his upcoming wedding celebration with his longtime partner, Davita Lamai.
The couple revealed that their wedding celebration will take place on October 24, 2026, in a pre-wedding video shared on social media.
The video featured a voice-over from one of their children, who spoke about the love and support their parents have shown each other while reflecting on their family life.
Zlatan and Davita have been together for several years and share children. Their wedding announcement has since attracted congratulatory messages from fans, who are looking forward to the couple’s celebration.
The announcement comes after reports of a private civil ceremony earlier in 2026, with the upcoming event expected to mark another celebration of their union.
It’s a new month, which means K-drama fans have more series to add to their watchlists.
October 2026 brings a range of new Korean dramas, from romance and comedy to medical stories, mysteries and thrillers. Some have already premiered, while others are scheduled to arrive later in the month.
Here are 11 K-dramas to look out for this October:
- Your Personal Taxi
- Between Steps
- Take Charge of My Heart
- Doctor X
- 100 Days of Deception
- Make Me Tingle
- Love in Disguise
- Final Table
- Oh! My Guard
- Dead-End Job
- The Perfect Lie
Several global music stars began their careers while they were still teenagers, growing up in the spotlight as their songs gained popularity around the world.
Justin Bieber is one of the best-known examples. He rose to fame as a teenager after his music videos attracted attention online. Selena Gomez also became a household name at a young age through acting and music.
Here are 10 singers who achieved fame early in their lives:
- Justin Bieber – Rose to international fame as a teenager with songs such as “Baby.”
- Selena Gomez – Gained early recognition through acting before building a successful music career.
- Miley Cyrus – Became famous as a teenager through Hannah Montana and later released hit songs.
- Taylor Swift – Began her music career as a teenager and became known for country songs such as “Our Song.”
- Billie Eilish – Gained international attention as a teenager with “Ocean Eyes.”
- Rihanna – Rose to fame as a teenager with her debut single “Pon de Replay.”
- Ariana Grande – First became known through acting before establishing herself as a pop singer.
- Britney Spears – Became a global pop sensation as a teenager with “…Baby One More Time.”
- Shawn Mendes – Gained attention as a teenager by sharing song covers online before releasing his own music.
- Olivia Rodrigo – Built an acting career while young before achieving major music success with “drivers license.”
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