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Alia Bhatt announced as presenter at BAFTA 2026, along with Cillian Murphy, Kate Hudson; see full list | Bollywood News

Alia Bhatt announced as presenter at BAFTA 2026, along with Cillian Murphy, Kate Hudson; see full list | Bollywood News

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2 min readNew DelhiFeb 17, 2026 08:30 PM IST The British Academy of Film and Television Arts has unveiled the full list of presenters for the 2026  BAFTA Film Awards, with Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt among the global names set to take the stage. She joins an impressive lineup of international actors and filmmakers at the prestigious ceremony, scheduled for February 22 BAFTA Film Awards presenters Besides Alia, the list of presenters for the BAFTA Film Awards also features global names such as Aimee Lou Wood, Bryan Cranston, David Jonsson, Delroy Lindo, Gillian Anderson, Glenn Close, Olivia Cooke, Patrick Dempsey, Aaron Pierre, Alicia Vikander, Erin Doherty, Hannah Waddingham, Kathryn Hahn, Kerry Washington, Little Simz, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Mia McKenna-Bruce, Milly Alcock, Minnie Driver, Noah Jupe, Regé-Jean Page, Riz Ahmed, Stormzy and Warwick Davis. Many nominees will also act as presenters at BAFTA 2026, including Ethan Hawke, Michael B. Jordan, Kate Hudson, Miles Caton, Emily Watson and Stellan Skarsgard. For the unversed, before Alia Bhatt, other Indian actors invited to the global awards ceremony include Priyanka Chopra …

Alia Bhatt to Present at BAFTA 2026 Alongside Cillian Murphy, Kate Hudson, Sadie Sink and Others

Alia Bhatt to Present at BAFTA 2026 Alongside Cillian Murphy, Kate Hudson, Sadie Sink and Others

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Alia Bhatt is set to take the stage as a presenter at the British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) 2026. At this year’s ceremony, Alia will join an illustrious line-up of global talent including Bryan Cranston, Cillian Murphy, Ethan Hawke, Kate Hudson, Sadie Sink, Monica Bellucci, Michael B. Jordan and several other leading names from across the global film industry. In recent years, Alia has represented India at some of the world’s most influential cultural platforms, including Met Gala and the prestigious Cannes Film Festival. The BAFTA Awards 2026 will bring together an exceptional roster of presenters and nominees from around the world. Meanwhile, Alia Bhatt recently offered a glimpse of her current reading list, highlighting the philosophy she follows while raising her daughter, Raha. She posted a picture of the book, The Parent’s Tao Te Ching: Ancient Advice for Modern Parents by William Martin, adding the caption ‘obsessed’. The book is based on guiding parents to build deeper, more meaningful connections with their children. It focuses on thoughtful communication and timeless wisdom, specifically adapted for the …

Alia Bhatt announced as presenter at BAFTA Awards 2026 alongside Cillian Murphy, Kate Hudson, Glenn Close

Alia Bhatt announced as presenter at BAFTA Awards 2026 alongside Cillian Murphy, Kate Hudson, Glenn Close

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On Tuesday, the British Academy announced the full list of presenters at the upcoming BAFTA (British Academy of Film and Television Arts) Awards 2026. While Alan Cumming will host the ceremony on Sunday, Alia Bhatt has been announced as one of the presenters, alongside Cillian Murphy and Kate Hudson. Alia Bhatt will be one of the presenters at BAFTA 2026. Alia Bhatt to present at BAFTA Awards 2026 The list of presenters announced by the British Academy on Tuesday is as follows: Aaron Pierre, Aimee Lou Wood, Alicia Vikander, Alia Bhatt, Bryan Cranston, Cillian Murphy, David Jonsson, Delroy Lindo, Emily Watson, Erin Doherty, Ethan Hawke, Gillian Anderson, Glenn Close, Hannah Waddingham, Kate Hudson, Kathryn Hahn, Kerry Washington, Little Simz, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Mia McKenna-Bruce, Michael B. Jordan, Miles Caton, Milly Alcock, Minnie Driver, Monica Bellucci, Noah Jupe, Olivia Cooke, Patrick Dempsey, Regé-Jean Page, Riz Ahmed, Sadie Sink, Stellan Skargård, Stormzy, Warwick Davis. The British Academy also announced a long list of nominees, including Jacob Elordi, Leonardo DiCaprio, Timothee Chalamet, Chloé Zhao, Teyana Taylor, Yorgos Lanthimos, Emma …

Kate Hudson was told she was ‘too old’ to start music career in her 30s

Kate Hudson was told she was ‘too old’ to start music career in her 30s

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Oscar nominee Kate Hudson spoke candidly about career reinvention, industry typecasting and being told she was “too old” to launch a music career, during a tribute at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Kate Hudson at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF), in Santa Barbara, California, U.S., February 13, 2026. REUTERS/Arafat Barbakh (REUTERS) Hudson, currently nominated for her role in Song Sung Blue, was honoured with the Arlington Artist of the Year Award at the festival’s closing tribute. In a conversation with The Hollywood Reporter on Friday, the actor reflected on her Hollywood upbringing, her early breakthrough in Almost Famous and the career-defining success that followed. Recalling the 2001 Academy Awards, where she earned her first Oscar nomination for Almost Famous, Hudson shared a memory involving her father and Kurt Russell. “I lost, and everything happened so fast,” she said, adding, “My dad just turned to me, he was down a couple, and Kurt just goes, ‘Congratulations, now you can go have a career.’” She described it as a grounding moment that helped her …

Heated Rivalry OTT release date: When and where to watch Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie’s steamy hockey drama

Heated Rivalry OTT release date: When and where to watch Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie’s steamy hockey drama

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Heated Rivalry is finally getting a release in India! The romantic sports drama starring Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams became a sensation upon its December release, catapulting its two newcomers to overnight stardom. Adapted from a novel by Canadian author Rachel Reid, the show, directed by Jacob Tierney, revolves around two rival ice hockey players who secretly have an affair. This image released by HBO Max shows Connor Storrie, left, and Hudson Williams in a scene from the series Heated Rivalry. (HBO Max via AP) (AP) When will Heated Rivalry release in India? Heated Rivalry is set to premiere exclusively on Lionsgate Play on February 20. At the centre of the storm are Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams) and Ilya Rozanov (Connor Storrie), the most feared enemies in professional hockey. On the ice, they’re defined by bone-crushing hits, legendary trash talk, and a rivalry that electrifies every arena. But when the lights go down, hatred ignites into a clandestine, red-hot passion neither can outrun, risking everything they’ve spent their lives building. Late-night hotel room confessions, stolen …

From Nikki Glaser’s Monologue To Hudson Williams’ Red Carpet Tease

From Nikki Glaser’s Monologue To Hudson Williams’ Red Carpet Tease

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Golden Globes 2026’s Jokes That Broke the Internet (Photo Credit –Instagram) The 2026 Golden Globes offered more than just honours. It became a platform for quick-witted humour that spread across social media. From the start, when Nikki Glaser returned as host, the energy in the room was clear. She commenced by joking that the affair was “the most important thing happening in the world right now.” This immediately left the audience cracking up. How Nikki Glaser started her #GoldenGlobes monologue: “Yes, the Golden Globes — without a doubt, the most important thing that’s happening in the world right now” pic.twitter.com/GxZPQgVDA5 — Deadline (@DEADLINE) January 12, 2026 Even stars’ expressions during a commercial break became meme fodder, especially Leonardo DiCaprio’s animated reactions that lit up the comment threads. This is a better version of Leonardo DiCaprio during the commercial break He said “I was watching you with the K pop thing, you were like, who’s that, is that, Oh, K pop” pic.twitter.com/3g8UlLLAHi — obj (@obj0x0) January 12, 2026 Millions shared clips within minutes of airing as …

Golden Globes 2026: Heated Rivalry Stars Connor Storrie, Hudson Williams Make Presenter Debut | Hollywood News

Golden Globes 2026: Heated Rivalry Stars Connor Storrie, Hudson Williams Make Presenter Debut | Hollywood News

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Last Updated:January 12, 2026, 11:56 IST Heated Rivalry stars Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams joked about the audience seeing them naked at the Golden Globes. Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams joke about their steamy scenes.(Photo Credit: X) Actors Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams found themselves in the spotlight in a new way on Sunday night as they made their first-ever appearance as presenters at the Golden Globe Awards. Best known for their roles in the hit series Heated Rivalry, the two stepped onto one of television’s biggest stages with a mix of nerves, humour, and easy chemistry, quickly winning over the audience. During their presentation, Connor and Hudson joked about the audience seeing them naked in the hit HBO show. Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams Make Golden Globes Debut Taking the stage to the upbeat track Pink Pony Club by Chappell Roan, Storrie admitted early on that the moment felt overwhelming. “Sorry, it’s a little nerve-wracking being here at our very first Golden Globes,” he said, adding a dramatic shiver that drew laughter from the …

Song Sung Blue review: Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson shine in this Neil Diamond tribute that cuts deeper than nostalgia

Song Sung Blue review: Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson shine in this Neil Diamond tribute that cuts deeper than nostalgia

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Cast: Hugh Jackman, Kate Hudson, Michael Imperioli, Ella Anderson, Fisher Stevens, Jim Belushi Director: Craig Brewer Rating: ★★★.5 Adapted from a real-life story that once lived as a modest documentary, Song Sung Blue finds writer-director Craig Brewer returning to familiar terrain: underdogs chasing dignity through performance. A still from the movie Song Sung Blue Set against the distinctly American world of tribute acts and county fairs, the film follows Mike and Claire Sardina (Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson respectively), a blended-family couple in late-80s Milwaukee who stumble into local fame by forming a Neil Diamond tribute act called Lightning and Thunder. Mike, a Vietnam veteran navigating sobriety, and Claire, a hairdresser with a strong voice and a fragile inner life, find purpose and connection through performance. Their act catches on, opening doors they never expected — including sharing a stage with Pearl Jam — even as personal tragedies begin to pile up. The good For Indian viewers unfamiliar with Neil Diamond’s cultural footprint, the film smartly treats his music less as pop history and more …

EXCLUSIVE: Kate Hudson reveals why she chose Song Sung Blue script and surprising past with director Craig Brewer

EXCLUSIVE: Kate Hudson reveals why she chose Song Sung Blue script and surprising past with director Craig Brewer

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Two singers, madly in love, but with nothing at their disposal. Song Sung Blue, which bases itself in its Milwaukee, tells the story of a Dan Ho impersonator and a Patsy Cline player whose chance meeting introduces them to the world of tribute bands. Setting out on the path of the Neil Diamond way, they become Lightning and Thunder. The movie made its world premiere on December 25, 2025, before which it was screened at the American Film Institute Film Festival on October 26.  Shortly ahead of the film’s release in India on January 9, 2026, we had the opportunity to speak with lead star Kate Hudson, who plays Claire Sardina, one-half of the duo. Revealing how she landed on the decision to star in the film and her experience working with the director, the 46-year-old recalled receiving the script for the first time and how her past encounter with director Craig Brewer made it an enjoyable experience.  Speaking exclusively to us, she said, “What really stayed with me when I first read this script …

Hugh Jackman says Kate Hudson ‘is going to get an Oscar’ for her performance in Song Sung Blue

Hugh Jackman says Kate Hudson ‘is going to get an Oscar’ for her performance in Song Sung Blue

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Hollywood wood star Hugh Jackman has thrown his full support behind his co star from the upcoming film, Song Sung Blue, actor Kate Hudson’s bid for an Academy Award, making a strong case for why he believes she deserves to finally take home the golden statuette. Standing beside her at the 35th annual Gotham Awards in New York City on Monday, the 58-year-old actor publicly championed Kate as a frontrunner this awards season. Hugh Jackman, left, and Kate Hudson at The Gotham Film Awards at Cipriani Wall Street (Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) “Kate Hudson is not only one of the great stars of our business, she is a consummate actor. I believe this time she is going to get an Oscar,” Hugh said from the stage at Cipriani Wall Street, as the pair accepted the inaugural Musical Tribute honor. The Gotham Awards, which spotlight excellence in independent filmmaking, marked one of the earliest major stops on the film-industry awards circuit, ahead of the Academy Awards, Golden Globes and SAG Awards. The ceremony also marked the official campaign …