Ariana Grande has a new POV. Two years after tying the knot with Dalton Gomez, the One Last Time singer and the real estate agent are separating and headed towards divorce, it is now confirmed. The duo's split comes after she was spotted without her wedding ring while attending the Wimbledon 2023 tennis championships alongside her Wicked co-star Jonathan Bailey and actor Andrew Garfield. While Grande and Gomez were last photographed in public together in January, she did publicly celebrate their wedding anniversary in May. Alongside a photo of the couple at their private ceremony – which took place at her home in Montecito in 2021 – Grande wrote, "I love him so." At the time of their nuptials, a source told, "It was a beautiful day and very romantic. Everyone is happy for them. It was perfect and just what Ari wanted." As for the ceremony, the insider described it as "tiny and intimate," and noted that the guest list included only close family and friends.

Lindsay Lohan gives birth, welcomes first baby with husband Bader Shammas

Lindsay Lohan is officially a cool mom. The Mean Girls star has given birth to her first baby with husband Bader Shammas, her rep tells E! News. The pair welcomed a baby boy named Luai in Dubai, where they live. The rep added, "The family is over the moon in love." Lindsay – who married the financier last year – announced in March that she was expecting, posting a photo of a fetch baby onesie and writing, "We are blessed and excited!" She added in a statement to TMZ, "We are looking forward to this next chapter of our lives!" And her family was certainly ready for the new addition as well, with her mom Dina Lohan reflecting on the little one's perfect timing. "It's the right time for her and Bader is an angel. Her husband is so sweet and they're just so happy. They're just really happy and ready." Lindsay and Bader later celebrated the pregnancy by travelling to New York for a baby shower that was attended by her close friends and family.

Shakira is facing another tax fraud investigation in Spain

Shakira is facing another legal battle. Already set to face trial by the Spanish government for alleged tax fraud between 2012 and 2014 totaling 14.5 million euros, the pop star is now facing another investigation of two possible instances of tax fraud from 2018, per the Associated Press. Regarding this new investigation, a source told E! News that "Shakira defends having always acted in accordance with the law and under the advice of the best tax experts." The insider added that the Colombian singer "is now focused on her life as an artist in Miami and is confident that there will be a favourable resolution of her tax issues." Although no additional details regarding this new investigation have been released, the singer's trial date has yet to be set for her original tax fraud charges, according to the AP. This case hinges on where she spent the majority of her time which is in Spain, where she was living with her now ex Gerard Piqué, or in her residence in the Bahamas.

Dylan Sprouse marries Barbara Palvin after 5 years together

Dylan Sprouse's suite life just got extra sweeter. The Disney alum reportedly married his girlfriend of over five years Barbara Palvin during a wedding in Hungary, according to the local outlet Bors Online, which published photos of Barbara in a white wedding dress and veil. Ari Fournier – the girlfriend of Dylan's twin brother Cole Sprouse – seemingly marked the occasion by posting glimpses into their Hungary visit on her Instagram Stories. The pair publicly shared their engagement news in June, noting in a joint interview that the After We Collided star actually got down on one knee in September 2022. As for wedding planning, the Victoria's Secret model revealed that she was "really not nervous about getting married." In fact, Barbara admitted it was the engagement that "stressed me more than the wedding." The couple's love story traces back to 2018, when the pair began chatting. By September 2018, they had made their relationship Instagram and red carpet official at a New York Fashion Week party.

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Deepika Padukone to skip ‘Project K’ launch at San Diego Comic-Con due to actors’ strike

Deepika Padukone will not be attending the San Diego Comic-Con event for the upcoming film Project K due to the ongoing actors' strike in Hollywood, according to a report. For the unversed, the strike, which began in May 2023, is being led by the Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) and the Writers Guild of America (WGA). The unions are protesting against the labour laws in Hollywood, which they say are unfair to actors and writers. Deepika is a member of SAG-AFTRA, and the union has instructed its members not to attend any promotional events for their films or to shoot for new projects until the strike is over. As a result, Deepika will not be able to attend the San Diego Comic-Con event for Project K. The strike is now in its third month, and there is no end in sight. It has already had a significant impact on Hollywood, with several films and television shows being delayed or cancelled.

Ananya Panday and Ayushmann Khurrana starrer ‘Dream Girl 2’ goes for a reshoot

The comic caper Dream Girl was one of the biggest hits of 2019. Starring Ayushmann Khurrana and in the lead, it was quite loved which translated into a box office lifetime of Rs. 142.26 crores. It is also the biggest hit of Ayushmann’s career. Hence, when the sequel was announced, it led to a lot of excitement among the industry and also fans. The makers released quirky promos around the release of Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan and Salman Khan’s Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan and it was well-received. Bollywood Hungama learnt that a quick reshoot of the film took place recently. A source told, “Director Raaj Shaandilyaa and producer Ekta Kapoor went through the first cut of the film. They were happy with the product but felt that there was scope for improvement. They spoke to Ayushmann and others and they all readily came on board to get the reshoot done. The schedule lasted for 12 days and took place last month.”

Karan Johar to launch Shanaya Kapoor; plans to turn ‘Student of the Year 3’ into a web show

In an exciting development, Karan Johar is set to turn his hit film franchise Student of the Year into a web series. The series, which will be produced by Dharmatic Entertainment and streamed on Disney+Hotstar, will launch Sanjay Kapoor and Maheep Kapoor's daughter, Shanaya Kapoor, according to a report by Pinkvilla. This is not the first time that Karan Johar is launching a new talent with the Student of the Year franchise. The first film in the franchise, which was released in 2012, introduced Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan, and Sidharth Malhotra. The second film, which was released in 2019, launched Ananya Pandey and Tara Sutaria. With Student of the Year 3, Karan Johar is looking to take the franchise to the next level. The series is currently in the writing stage and is scheduled to go on floors in the last quarter of this year. For the unversed, Shanaya Kapoor was initially set to make her debut with Karan Johar's film Bedhadak, but the project was shelved due to script issues.

Alia Bhatt becomes investor and brand ambassador of sustainable baby care brand

Alia Bhatt is joining hands with a brand that is empowering parents to diaper their babies with 100% sustainable and organic cotton cloth diapers. SuperBottoms has been leading the “Guilt Free Diapering” revolution with the sole purpose of enabling parents to make the guilt-free diapering choice for their babies, and for the planet. This mission presents parents with the option to ditch the disposables – avoid plastic diapers with harmful chemicals that are harsh on babies’ skin and on the environment – and choose the goodness of safe and sustainable cloth diapers. Commenting on the same, Alia Bhatt said, “I believe in the power of a good story and the connection with SuperBottoms was instant. As a mother, I'm even more mindful that we owe our children a healthy planet and I'm so happy to partner with a fellow mom, whose vision of empowering conscious choices is aligned with my own. Their unique and innovative products prioritise safety and quality as much as sustainability, making it a truly guilt-free choice for all parents.”

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