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Scout Cain’s Recast, Serena Baldwin’s Return, Newcomers Tristan & Hudson — What To Expect

Scout Cain’s Recast, Serena Baldwin’s Return, Newcomers Tristan & Hudson — What To Expect

General Hospital Preview ( Photo Credit – Instagram ) Key Takeaways Kelly Kruger joins as the new Serena Baldwin Scout Cain has been aged up and recast Hudson and Tristan are two new characters The last couple of episodes have seen General Hospital wrap up quite a few long-running storylines. And when a few exits happen, so do some entries. Here’s what to expect from Serena, Scout, Tristan, and Hudson in Port Charles, as shared by GH’s head writers with Soap Opera Digest.  General Hospital: What To Expect From Scout, Serena, Tristan & Hudson Dean Geyer as Tristan Roberts Named after General Hospital actor the late Tristan Rogers, the character is an accomplished surgeon. Played by Dean Geyer, Tristan will be witty and unflappable. “He arrives in town seeking a fresh start with a new job at the hospital,” but he then discovers quite a few of his past life connections. Kayden Tokarski as Scout Cain Scout is the daughter of Sam McCall and Drew Cain. The soap opera has now aged her up and …

‘Newcomers are still exploited’: Parvathy Thiruvothu calls out lack of contracts in cinema | Malayalam News

‘Newcomers are still exploited’: Parvathy Thiruvothu calls out lack of contracts in cinema | Malayalam News

The Justice Hema Committee report that rocked Malayalam show business in August 2024 flagged not just chilling issues such as the casting couch and ostracism of those who refuse to comply with the demands of the powerful, but also a lack of basic facilities on sets and pay disparities. It basically highlighted extreme discrimination and exploitation faced by marginalised groups, particularly women. About two years later, actor Parvathy Thiruvothu — one of the founding members of the Women in Cinema Collective (WCC), which played a key role in the constitution of the three-member committee headed by retired High Court judge Justice K Hema — says that newcomers continue to be exploited by the industry, where they even work without proper contracts. Must Read | Parvathy Thiruvothu discusses female representation, activism and I, Nobody at Expresso Although Malayalam cinema has witnessed a paradigm shift over the past eight to nine years, she noted that it is still fear-based and not because people feel that such exploitation and discrimination are fundamentally wrong. While she is happy with …

Vaazha 2 Opening Weekend Worldwide Box Office: Newcomers continues to surprise, records MASSIVE Rs 67 crore global debut

Vaazha 2 Opening Weekend Worldwide Box Office: Newcomers continues to surprise, records MASSIVE Rs 67 crore global debut

Malayalam film Vaazha 2 has recorded a bumper opening weekend. Released on April 2nd, the movie smashed over Rs. 67 crore gross in its 4-day extended opening weekend. Of this, a significant chunk of Rs. 26.50 crore came from Kerala alone, while the rest of the Indian markets contributed a sum of Rs. 4 crore to the tally, making the domestic cume of Rs. 30.50 crore.  Vaazha 2 performed very well in the international markets too. It fetched around USD 3,931,000 from overseas, which is around Rs. 36.50 crore as per Indian currency. The movie raked in over USD 3 million from the Middle East alone, which is a superb collection.  With this sort of impressive run, Vaazha 2 has already emerged as a big success at the worldwide box office. The movie recorded the fourth biggest opening weekend of all time for a Malayalam movie after L2 Empuraan, Aadu 3, and Thudarum.  Box Office Collections of Vaazha 2 Are As Follows:  Particulars  Box Office  Kerala  Rs. 26.50 crore  Rest of India Rs. 4.00 crore  …

Saiyaara star Ahaan Panday says he and Aneet Padda didn’t expect audience to flock in to watch ‘two newcomers’

Saiyaara star Ahaan Panday says he and Aneet Padda didn’t expect audience to flock in to watch ‘two newcomers’

Actors Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda became overnight sensations with their film Saiyaara. Their chemistry struck a chord with viewers, and the film went on to emerge as a blockbuster. In a recent interview with Grazia magazine, Ahaan recalled how he and Aneet were aware that people would not flock to theatres to watch two newcomers. Ahaan Panday says he and Aneet Padda knew people won’t flock in theatres to watch them. Ahaan Panday on expectations from Saiyaara Ahaan revealed that there was no pressure, only honesty, between him and his co-star Aneet during his debut film. He said, “Aneet and I even discussed this on set — that even if only two people walked out of the theatre feeling something, we’d done our job. We knew that we couldn’t expect audiences to flock in to watch two newcomers on screen.” Even though Saiyaara became a phenomenon, Ahaan admitted that he hasn’t had the time to sit down and process all the love he has been receiving for his performance. Ahaan said, “I think it’s …

Report: Clayton Keller among newcomers on T

Report: Clayton Keller among newcomers on T

A trio of NHL players Utah Mammoth captain Clayton Keller, Buffalo Sabres forward Tage Thompson and Florida Panthers defenseman Seth Jones will make their Olympic debuts with Team USA at February’s Winter Games, ESPN reported on Wednesday. Olympic rosters had to be submitted by Wednesday. USA Hockey plans to announce its roster Friday morning on NBC’s “Today.” This is the first time in 12 years that NHL players will compete in the Olympics. The tournament begins in Milan, Italy, on Feb. 11. The U.S. is scheduled to oppose Latvia on Feb. 12, Denmark on Feb. 14 and Germany on Feb. 15. The aforementioned trio joins six players previously named to the U.S. team forwards Jack Eichel of the Vegas Golden Knights, Auston Matthews of the Toronto Maple Leafs, Brady Tkachuk of the Ottawa Senators and Matthew Tkachuk of the Panthers and defensemen Quinn Hughes of the Minnesota Wild and Charlie McAvoy of the Boston Bruins. Except for Hughes, who was injured at the time, those players were part of the 4 Nations Face-Off team that …

Most popular Indian stars of 2025 aren’t Shah Rukh, Deepika, Rajinikanth, Ranbir Kapoor; how 2 newcomers beat superstars

Most popular Indian stars of 2025 aren’t Shah Rukh, Deepika, Rajinikanth, Ranbir Kapoor; how 2 newcomers beat superstars

The Internet Movie Database (IMDb) unveiled their list of most popular Indian stars of 2025, based on search queries and buzz all through the years. In a surprising upset, two newcomers emerged victorious, defeating superstars such as Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, Deepika Padukone, Rajinikanth, and Ranbir Kapoor. The reason was the massive success of Mohit Suri’s Saiyaara, which catapulted its leads – Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda – to overnight stardom. Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda in a still from Saiyaara. IMDb most popular Indian stars of 2025 The IMDb list puts Ahaan in the number one spot in the list of most popular Indian stars of 2025, followed by his co-star Aneet at number 2. The two are followed by superstar Aamir Khan, who had a successful year with Sitaare Zameen Par. Other new names in the top 10 include Lakshya, who had a breakthrough with the web series, The Ba***ds of Bollywood, and Kalyani Priyadarshan, who starred in the Malayalam blockbuster Lokah Chapter One. Kantara Chapter One stars Rishab Shetty and Rukmini …

Dharma Productions Set To Launch Two Newcomers — Details Inside!

Dharma Productions Set To Launch Two Newcomers — Details Inside!

Dharma Productions To Launch Two Newcomers In Bollywood?(Photo Credit –Instagram) Bollywood’s powerhouse banner, Dharma Productions, is once again ready to shape the future of Indian cinema! Known for introducing some of the most celebrated stars in the industry, from Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan to Sidharth Malhotra and Ananya Panday, the production house is all set to launch two brand-new faces in its upcoming project. Dharma’s Big Talent Hunt Yields Two Fresh Discoveries In a move that signals a renewed focus on fresh talent, Dharma Productions reportedly conducted an extensive talent hunt across the country, auditioning over 500 aspiring actors before zeroing in on the final pair. The selected debutants, a boy and a girl, stood out for their undeniable screen presence, raw energy, and acting promise. What makes this launch even more exciting is that both newcomers are complete outsiders to the industry. Unlike the usual star-kid narratives, these young actors come with no film family background or prior industry connections. Their selection is said to have been based purely on merit, passion, and …

Suchitra Krishnamoorthi on daughter Kaveri’s acting debut: Social media’s cruel towards newcomers

Suchitra Krishnamoorthi on daughter Kaveri’s acting debut: Social media’s cruel towards newcomers

May 05, 2025 10:51 AM IST Actor Suchitra Krishnamoorthi reflects on her daughter’s acting debut, expressing pride in Kaveri’s talent and resilience against social media scrutiny.  Suchitra Krishnamoorthi, in a career that has spanned more than three decades, has tried her hand at other things too, apart from acting- music, and more recently, hosting her own podcast show on YouTube, The Suchitra Krishnamoorthi Show. Her daughter Kaveri also seems to be following in her footsteps. After pursuing a career in music, Kaveri made her acting debut this year with Bobby Aur Rishi Ki Love Story. Suchitra with daughter Kaveri Also read: Suchitra Krishnamoorthi says her daughter was ‘terribly affected’ during divorce with Shekhar Kapur: I’ve failed a lot Ask Suchitra about Kaveri’s decision and she says she is happy with her daughter’s choice: “She is at such an early stage of her career. She got an offer while studying in Boston. As an artist, you should take the best opportunities that come your way. Her film was always meant to be direct to OTT, so …

Parineeti Chopra Feels Newcomers In Bollywood Are ‘Way More Prepped’: ‘They Know Kiski Party Mein Dikhna Hai…’

Parineeti Chopra Feels Newcomers In Bollywood Are ‘Way More Prepped’: ‘They Know Kiski Party Mein Dikhna Hai…’

Last Updated:March 01, 2025, 21:02 IST Parineeti Chopra said that the new generation of actors know the importance of networking. She admitted she had many failures because she didn’t know how to play the game. Parineeti Chopra admits that she faced many failures because she didn’t know ‘how to play the game.’ Parineeti Chopra, who made her Bollywood debut with the 2011 film ‘Ladies Vs Ricky Bahl’ has come a long way in her career. While she had her fair share of ups and downs, she garnered immense praise for her roles in Ishaqzaade, Hasee Toh Phasee, Amar Singh Chamkila, among other films. In a recent interview, the actress said that the new generation of actors are way more prepared than she was when she had forayed into Bollywood. She said that the newcomers know the importance of networking. Parineeti also admitted that she faced several failures and setbacks because she didn’t know how to play the game. While speaking with Mashable Middle East, Parineeti Chopra said that she doesn’t feel she is the ‘cliched …

Zoya Akhtar says she felt ‘guilty’ The Archies actors Suhana Khan, Agastya Nanda, Khushi Kapoor and others ‘almost got bullied’: ‘Audience is harsh with certain newcomers’ | Bollywood News

Zoya Akhtar says she felt ‘guilty’ The Archies actors Suhana Khan, Agastya Nanda, Khushi Kapoor and others ‘almost got bullied’: ‘Audience is harsh with certain newcomers’ | Bollywood News

Filmmaker and writer Zoya Akhtar recently appeared on Komal Nahta’s podcast Game Changers. During the conversation, she opened up about the failure of The Archies and expressed her guilt over seeing newcomers Suhana Khan, Yuvraj Menda, Mihir Ahuja, Khushi Kapoor, Dot, Vedang Raina, and Agastya Nanda being trolled for the film. Talking about The Archies’ failure, Zoya said, “Where did The Archies get any praise? It wasn’t like anybody was kind to me because the film was released on OTT. If it had been a theatrical release, the film would have been slightly different. At that time you feel terrible and responsible, but then I did my best.” Also Read: ‘Zoya and Farhan think my lines are traditional and outdated,’ shares Javed Akhtar: ‘Zoya asked me to write dog’s dialogues in Dil Dhadakne Do’ Story continues below this ad When asked if she felt guilty about newcomers, Suhana Khan, Yuvraj Menda, Mihir Ahuja, Khushi Kapoor, Dot, Vedang Raina, and Agastya Nanda, bearing the brunt of the film’s failure, Zoya Akhtar said yes and shared, “They all …