At the 2025 Oscars, one of the most memorable moments took place away from the main stage.
Halle Berry and Adrien Brody recreated their iconic on-stage kiss from 2003, this time on the red carpet. The moment was a nostalgic throwback to the 2003 ceremony, when Brody, who had just won Best Actor for The Pianist, stunned the audience after kissing Berry.
This time, the actress, sporting a shimmering silver gown, surprised Brody while he was giving interviews on the red carpet. She interrupted him with a playful gesture, leaning in and planting a kiss on him.
The crowd cheered and laughed at the unexpected moment. Brody's girlfriend, Georgina Chapman, was seen clapping and laughing along with the audience. As Berry turned to Chapman with a smile, she joked, "I'm sorry!" adding to the fun.
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The official Oscars social media account shared the video of the moment, captioning it, "A reunion 22 years in the making."
Adrien Brody is currently a strong contender for his second Academy Award for his role in The Brutalist. However, he faces tough competition in the Best Actor category, with nominees including Timothee Chalamet for A Complete Unknown, Colman Domingo for Sing Sing, Ralph Fiennes for Conclave and Sebastian Stan for The Apprentice.
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Xiaomi announced a collaboration with Google on Sunday, ahead of the upcoming Mobile World Congress (MWC 2025) in Barcelona. With this collaboration, the Mountain View-based tech giant will allow its Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot to be integrated within first-party Xiaomi apps in the Xiaomi 15 series. With this, Gemini can find information and take action across several apps of the Chinese consumer tech brand. Alongside, the company also launched the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and Xiaomi 15 in global markets.
Xiaomi Brings Gemini AI Capabilities to the Xiaomi 15 Series
In a blog post, the tech giant announced that it has partnered with Google to bring its AI services to the Xiaomi 15 series. With this collaboration, the Gemini AI chatbot is now being integrated with several Xiaomi apps including Xiaomi Notes, Xiaomi Calendar, and Xiaomi Clock. This is the first time the Chinese brand is letting a third-party AI service provider access its first-party apps.
While Xiaomi did not reveal a lot about how this integration will function, it highlighted that Gemini will now be able to access information from within these apps as well as complete several tasks in them. These tasks likely include actions such as creating a new note, calendar event, or setting an alarm. However, it is unclear whether users will also be able to use Gemini to edit or delete a note, event, or alarm.
In the footnote, Xiaomi stated that the availability of the feature might vary by device, country, and language, and that Internet connection will be required. Users of Xiaomi 15 series will likely have to use the Gemini AI assistant to access these features. These are server-based features, and an Internet connection will be required.
With this integration, Xiaomi is also expanding its AI features, which are so far limited to its camera features and the China-exclusive AI-powered Super Xiao AI assistant. The Xiaomi 15 series also gets Google's Circle to Search, which is an AI-powered visual lookup feature.
Xiaomi Reveals HyperOS 2 Rollout Timeline
Meanwhile, in a post on X (formerly known as Twitter), the official handle of Xiaomi announced that the HyperOS 2 operating system will now be globally available out-of-the-box with the Xiaomi 15 series and give users early access to the Hyper AI suite of features. The company, however, did not delve too much into the AI features that users will get to try out. The announcement also hints at the Chinese brand's ambition to rival Samsung's Galaxy AI features and Oppo's suite of in-house AI tools.
As per the post, the HyperOS 2 with HyperAI is now available in the Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Ultra models in global markets. The company's recently released Pad 7 and Pad 7 Pro will also get the update out-of-the-box alongside the Xiaomi Watch S4 and Redmi Watch 5. However, the Watch S4 and Watch 5 will not be getting AI features.
HyperAI will also be rolled out to the Xiaomi 14 lineup, Xiaomi Mix Flip, Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G, and Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro starting April.
Coming to HyperOS 2 rollout schedule, the company stated that the Xiaomi 13T Pro, Redmi Note 13 series, and Smart Band 9 Pro will get the update by the end of March.
The remaining Xiaomi 13 series, the entire Xiaomi 12 series, Mi 11 and Mi 11 Ultra, Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE, Redmi 13 series, Redmi Note 12 series, Redmi 12 5G, and Redmi 12 will get the update by May. In the same period, HyperOS 2 update will be released for the Xiaomi Pad 6, Redmi Pad Pro 5G, Redmi Pad Pro, Redmi Pad SE 8.7 4G, Redmi Pad SE 8.7, and Redmi Pad SE.
Additionally, the Redmi Note 14 series, Redmi A3 Pro, and Redmi 14C will get the update between March and June.
At this year's BRIT Awards, a heartfelt tribute was paid to former One Direction member Liam Payne, who tragically died in October last year.
Host Jack Whitehall introduced a video honouring the late singer, saying, "It is now time to take a moment to remember a very special person who meant so much to many of the people in this room, and to millions of you around the world. Last October, we woke to the devastating news that Liam Payne had tragically passed away."
Jack continued, "He achieved so much in the short time that he was on this earth, and was not only a supremely gifted musician but an incredibly kind soul who touched the lives of everyone he came into contact with. We have so many amazing memories with Liam here at The Brits. So tonight we celebrate his legacy and look back and remember, the remarkable Liam Payne."
The tribute video showcased photos from Liam's childhood, touching moments from his black-and-white family video and a clip from his time on The X Factor, leading to his success with One Direction. The montage also featured snippets from the band's iconic journey, including their seven BRIT Awards, followed by the emotional background of their hit Little Things as a clip showed Liam recording the track.
The footage also included a special image of Liam meeting Queen Elizabeth II. In the video, Liam reflected on his journey, saying, "We always thought something amazing could happen, but never anything like this. I'm always reminding myself of where I've come from and how far I've come. It's incredible, really."
The Brits Award Tribute for Liam Payne ?? It's so hard to watch
You should be here to see all the love we have for you Liam, Rest in Paradise ♥️
Liam Payne died after falling three floors from a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He was 31. Alberto Crescenti, head of the state emergency medical system, said that he fell into a courtyard at Casa Sur Hotel. The National Criminal and Correctional Prosecutor's Office confirmed to People that an autopsy revealed 25 injuries were "compatible with those caused by a fall from a height". They noted that "the head injuries were sufficient to cause death", along with internal and external haemorrhages in various parts of his body including "the skull, thorax, abdomen and limbs". According to La Nacion, hotel staff had previously contacted the police regarding an "aggressive man who may have been under the influence of drugs or alcohol."
Born in Wolverhampton, England, Liam Payne first gained attention as a contestant on The X Factor in 2008 but was eliminated. He returned two years later, joining Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik to form One Direction, which finished third on the show and was subsequently signed to Simon Cowell's Syco Entertainment. During their active years from 2010 to 2016, One Direction became one of the most successful boy bands in history, selling over 70 million records globally.
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The BRIT Awards 2025 was a night to remember, filled with stellar performances, heartfelt speeches and plenty of surprises. Held at London's iconic O2 Arena, the event saw the biggest names in British and international music come together to celebrate the very best of the industry.
This year, it was Charli XCX who stole the spotlight, clinching five major awards, including the highly coveted Album of the Year.
Charli XCX took home the prestigious Album of the Year for her groundbreaking record Brat. In addition to this top honour, Charli also bagged the titles of Artist of the Year, Dance Act and Song of the Year for her smash-hit track Guess, which features Billie Eilish.
"I'm honestly speechless right now," Charli said in her acceptance speech. "I've poured my heart and soul into this album, and to see it resonating with so many people means the world to me," she added.
Meanwhile, Sam Fender was also among the night's big winners, taking home the Rock/Alternative Act award. The North Shields singer-songwriter thrilled the crowd with a powerful live performance of his hit People Watching.
Take a look at the winners:
Mastercard Album of the Year - Charli XCX - Brat, Atlantic/Warner Music
Artist of the Year - Charli XCX, Atlantic/Warner Music
Group of the Year - Ezra Collective, Partisan Records
Best New Artist - The Last Dinner Party, Island/Universal Music
Song of the Year - Guess, Charli XCX (ft. Billie Eilish), Atlantic/Interscope/Warner Music
BRITs Rising Star - Myles Smith, RCA/Sony Music
International Artist of the Year - Chappell Roan, Island/Universal Music
International Group of the Year - Fontaines DC, XL Recordings/XL Beggars
International Song of the Year - Good Luck, Babe, Chappell Roan, Island/Universal Music
Alternative/Rock Act - Sam Fender, Polydor/Universal Music
Hip-Hop/Grime/Rap Act - Stormzy, 0207 Records/EMI/Merky/Universal Music
Dance Act - Charli XCX, Atlantic/Warner Music
Pop Act - Jade, RCA/Sony Music
R&B Act - Raye, Human Resources/The Orchard/Sony
Songwriter of the Year - Charli XCX
Producer of the Year - A.G. Cook
Global Success Award - Sabrina Carpenter
Comedian Jack Whitehall hosted the event.
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Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra are expecting their first child. Recently, the couple made their first public appearance together after the pregnancy announcement.
The mom-to-be looked pretty as ever in a multi-coloured maxi dress. Sidharth, on the other hand, wore a white T-shirt teamed with blue jeans and a brown jacket.
After making a joint appearance at the airport, the couple thanked the lensmen for their congratulatory wishes.
ICYDK, The couple announced the pregnancy on Friday. They shared a picture wherein they can be seen holding white baby socks in their hands. The caption read, "The greatest gift of our lives. Coming soon."
As soon as the couple dropped the post, B-town celebrities flooded the comment section with congratulatory messages.
Alia Bhatt, Sobhita Dhulipala and Manish Malhotra emptied their bags of red heart emoticons. Kareena Kapoor wrote, "The best time is coming soon. God bless you gorgeous humans." Sonakshi Sinha commented, "Omg how sweeeeet!!! Congratulations you guys." "Congrats guys and bless up lil one! Safe journey," Ishaan Khatter penned.
Sidharth's Student Of The Year co-star Varun Dhawan and Mission Majnu co-star Rashmika Mandanna also congratulated the couple.
Kiara and Sidharth married on February 7, 2023. The couple's wedding, held in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, was an intimate and dreamy affair, attended by close friends and family, including Karan Johar, Shahid Kapoor, Mira Rajput and Manish Malhotra.
On the professional front, Sidharth and Kiara have several exciting projects lined up. The two are reportedly set to share screen space in an upcoming film by Maddock Films.
Kiara is currently shooting for Toxic with Yash and will also be seen alongside Hrithik Roshan in War 2 and Ranveer Singh in Don 3. Meanwhile, Sidharth announced his project VVAN: Force of the Forest last year, a folk thriller set for release in November this year.
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Harrison Ford will no longer be presenting at this year's Academy Awards. His representative confirmed the news to Variety, adding that his unexpected withdrawal from the event on Saturday was due to a shingles diagnosis he received on Friday.
According to the Mayo Clinic, shingles is a non-life-threatening viral infection that causes a painful rash, typically appearing as a stripe of blisters on one side of the torso.
The other presenters include Halle Berry, Penelope Cruz, Elle Fanning, Whoopi Goldberg, Scarlett Johansson, John Lithgow, Amy Poehler, June Squibb, Bowen Yang, Emma Stone, Cillian Murphy, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Robert Downey Jr., Dave Bautista, Gal Gadot, Andrew Garfield, Samuel L. Jackson, Margaret Qualley, Alba Rohrwacher, Zoe Saldaña, and Rachel Zegler. Miles Teller and Miley Cyrus were also added to the list of presenters, as confirmed by the Academy on Friday.
Conan O'Brien will host this year's ceremony, which begins on March 2 at 4 p.m. PT and 7 p.m. ET (March 3 at 5:30 PM IST). The event will be broadcast live on ABC and will also be available for streaming on Hulu, a new viewing option introduced this year.
The Academy Awards are being executive produced by showrunner Raj Kapoor, Katy Mullan, and Rob Pain, with producers Sarah Levine Hall, Taryn Hurd, Jeff Ross, and Mike Sweeney. The director for the evening is Hamish Hamilton.
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