MTV will shut music channels in the UK and Ireland by December 31, 2025, including MTV 80s, 90s, Club MTV, MTV Music, and MTV Live. The move comes as viewers shift to YouTube, TikTok, and Spotify. MTV HD will continue reality shows. Fans took to social media to share memories and express sadness. One said, “I remember when MTV actually played music. 80s MTV was the best.” Another wrote, “RIP MTV! After 40 years, music channels are gone.” The closure marks the end of an era in pop culture and music TV. (PC: NDTV)

MTV will close its music channels worldwide by December 31, 2025, after 40 years of broadcasting. Channels like MTV 80s, MTV 90s, MTV Music, Club MTV, and MTV Live will stop airing. Parent company Paramount Global said the decision was due to falling viewership as platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Spotify dominate music consumption. MTV HD will continue to air reality shows. The move follows Paramount’s merger with Skydance Media and global cost-cutting plans. Fans online shared nostalgic posts, calling it the “end of an era” and remembering when MTV was all about music.

The Bombay High Court suggested actor Shilpa Shetty could become a witness against husband Raj Kundra in a Rs 60-crore cheating case. Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar made this remark while hearing Shetty's plea to suspend a Look-Out Circular so she could travel to Los Angeles for work with YouTuber MrBeast from October 22-27. The complainant's lawyers opposed, noting she earlier sought Colombo travel permission for leisure on same dates. The court questioned lack of formal work agreement supporting her professional trip claim. Shetty's lawyers emphasized her full cooperation with investigations, stating no direct accusations exist except being director in Kundra's firm and receiving funds. (PC: HT)

Rishab Shetty’s Kantara Chapter 1 continues its strong run at the box office. The film has now crossed ₹650 crore worldwide, beating SS Rajamouli’s Baahubali: The Beginning and Salman Khan’s Sultan. On its 12th day, the Kannada period drama earned ₹13.5 crore in India, bringing its total domestic collection to ₹451.9 crore. With a worldwide total close to ₹675 crore, it is now the 17th highest-grossing Indian film ever. Directed and written by Rishab Shetty, the movie stars Rukmini Vasanth and Gulshan Devaiah. It is a prequel to the 2022 hit Kantara, set a thousand years earlier. (PC: PTI)

A 10-year-old KBC contestant became the center of online debate for his confident answers on the show with Amitabh Bachchan. Some viewers saw his behaviour as rude, while social media criticised his parents’ “parenting style.” Child psychologist Dr Sushma Gopalan says children’s behaviour comes from personality, environment, and parenting, and blaming parents for public slips is unfair. Nervousness or excitement can look like arrogance. She warns that trolling can harm a child’s self-esteem and affect the family. Experts stress that children need room to learn from mistakes, not public judgment. (BC: India Today)

Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan celebrated his 83rd birthday by continuing his cherished tradition of greeting fans outside his iconic Mumbai residence 'Jalsa.' The veteran actor, known for his decades-long Sunday ritual of meeting admirers, stepped out to acknowledge the crowds gathered to wish him on his special day. Fans from across the country congregated outside Jalsa to catch a glimpse of the megastar and offer birthday wishes. Bachchan's gesture of personally greeting well-wishers reflects his enduring connection with his audience spanning over five decades in Indian cinema. The tradition has become a cultural phenomenon, with hundreds regularly gathering outside his Juhu bungalow every week.

Two personal security officers of late singer Zubeen Garg, named Nandeswar Bora and Paresh Baishya were arrested by Assam Police’s CID SIT over ₹1 crore in unexplained financial transactions. Bora’s account showed ₹70 lakh, while Baishya’s had over ₹40 lakh, both beyond known income sources. The arrests follow Zubeen’s death in a swimming incident in Singapore last month. Investigators are probing possible links between the transactions and his death. Family members claim the funds were for charitable purposes. Zubeen’s wife, Garima Saikia Garg, confirmed he entrusted the PSOs with money for social work. With these arrests, seven individuals have been held, including Zubeen’s cousin and his Singapore event organiser. (PC: X)

Actor Deepika Padukone faced online trolling after wearing a hijab in an Abu Dhabi tourism ad with husband Ranveer Singh. Many users criticized her look, while fans defended her for showing cultural respect. “She’s covering her head just like we expect tourists to dress decently in our temples,” one fan wrote. Another said, “Every visitor to Sheikh Zayed Mosque must cover their head.” Supporters praised her grace and dignity, calling her “regal” and “respectful.” Deepika, now Abu Dhabi’s brand ambassador, said travel is “more meaningful with loved ones” while celebrating her partnership with Ranveer in the new campaign. (PC: India Today)

Bollywood actress Ananya Panday experienced a whirlwind of excitement at Paris Fashion Week, where she mingled with global icons Pedro Pascal and BLACKPINK's Jennie. Attending the BoF 500 Gala and Chanel's Spring/Summer 2026 showcase, Ananya shared her awe on social media, describing the energy as "beyond words." The photos capturing these moments quickly went viral, showcasing Ananya's growing presence on the international fashion scene. Her interactions with Pascal and Jennie have further solidified her status as a rising global style ambassador. 

Rishab Shetty’s Kantara Chapter 1 continues its strong run at the box office, earning ₹28.43 crore on its sixth day. The film’s total collection in India now stands at ₹285.18 crore and is expected to cross ₹300 crore by Wednesday. Directed and written by Rishab Shetty, the Kannada prequel to the 2022 hit Kantara stars Rukmini Vasanth, Gulshan Devaiah, and Jayaram. Set a thousand years before the original, it tells the story of a tribal man’s fight for his people’s freedom. The film has received praise for its visuals, storytelling, and powerful performances.