Entertainment
India down Sri Lanka in Women’s World Cup 2025 opener
India were off to a flying start in their ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 campaign as they beat Sri Lanka by 59 runs in the opening game at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, on Tuesday.
The rain-reduced game saw India bundling Sri Lanka out for 211 in 45.4 overs, after the target was revised to 271 in 47 overs as per the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method.
India lost Smriti Mandhana early after electing to bat, and Pratika Rawal and Harleen Deol tried to rebuild with a 67-run partnership for the second wicket.
Boundaries were hard to come by as Sri Lanka’s spinners applied tight control, and wickets began to tumble.
Inoka Ranaweera was the key destroyer, dismissing Rawal in the 20th over and then taking three wickets in the 26th over, removing Harleen, Jemimah Rodrigues, and Harmanpreet Kaur in a decisive spell.
Richa Ghosh soon fell to Chamari Athapaththu, leaving India struggling at 124/6.
The innings was steadied by Amanjot and Deepti, who stitched together a century partnership. Combining caution with calculated aggression, the duo rotated the strike effectively and gradually accelerated the scoring.
Amanjot became the first half-centurion of the tournament, finishing with five fours and a six, while Deepti scored a run-a-ball 50, hitting three boundaries.
Sneh Rana provided a late flourish, striking two fours and as many sixes to add 34 crucial runs in the final two overs.
Sri Lanka’s chase began brightly, with Athapaththu and Hasini Perera finding regular boundaries, including a six from Athapaththu off Kranti Gaud. However, Gaud struck back soon after, bowling Perera to end a 30-run opening stand.
Harshitha Samarawickrama counterattacked with three fours in an over off Amanjot, giving Sri Lanka a productive first powerplay of 45 runs.
Athapaththu dominated early overs against Deepti, hitting two sixes and two fours, but was eventually bowled for 43, giving India a crucial breakthrough.
India’s bowlers, led by Rana, then applied relentless pressure. Harshitha Madavi was trapped leg-before by Shree Charani, while Vishmi Gunaratne was dismissed in front by Amanjot.
Deepti returned to dismiss Kavisha Dilhari and Anushka Sanjeewani as Sri Lanka slipped to 140/6. Nilakshi de Silva tried to fight back but fell to Rana, who also removed Achini Kulasuriya.
Rawal wrapped up the innings, trapping Ranaweera in front, as India claimed a comfortable win despite early hiccups.
Entertainment
Chase Infiniti exudes star power receiving Breakthrough Performance award
Chase Infiniti looked every bit the star as one of the ongoing awards season’s breakout stars, appropriately on hand to accept the Breakthrough Performance prize at the 2026 National Board of Review gala.
Held on January 13, the evening saw a number of stars arrive in New York City to honour the past year’s best releases and their cast members.
While the 25-year-old rising star sealed her award for her highly acclaimed turn in One Battle After Another, directed by Paul Thomas Anderon and also starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Teyana Taylor, Benicio del Toro, among others.
To receive her honour, Chase donned a figure-hugging midi dress, woven to perfection and sourced from Oscar de la Renta’s Pre-Fall 2026 collection.
The young actress finished things with matching cream-coloured heels to go with her dress of the same shade.
Whereas at a closer glance, the ensemble further included intricate pearl work, with the tiny gems adorning the dress’s body and shoulder straps.
Meanwhile, some of the other films to be recognised at the latest National Board of Review event were Sinners, Train Dreams, and more.
Furthermore, Chase Infiniti was just one among her film’s cast to bag an award during the gala, with Leonardo DiCaprio also walking away with the best actor prize, while Benicio del Toro and Paul Thomas Anderson secured supporting actor and best director wins respectively.
Entertainment
Pete Davidson announces something new
Pete Davidson is officially stepping into podcasting, adding a new chapter to his ever-evolving career.
The comedian and actor announced on Wednesday, January 14, that he is launching a new podcast titled The Pete Davidson Show, set to premiere later this month on Netflix.
According to a press release, the podcast will drop weekly and promises relaxed, candid conversations with Davidson at the center.
The former Saturday Night Live star plans to film the show primarily from his garage, a setting he joked is “where all the best conservations happen”, while also taking the podcast on the road for select episodes.
The show is being teased as a space for open, unfiltered discussions, with Netflix describing it as featuring “candid, no-holds-barred conversations.”
Davidson explained why Netflix felt like the right home for the project, saying, “Netflix was the home of one of my first stand-up specials, so it felt right to bring the podcast there, too. It’s me and my friends talking about anything and everything. It’s going to be a great time.”
His connection with the streamer runs deep.
He first partnered with Netflix in 2020 for Pete Davidson: Alive from New York, followed by his 2024 stand-up special Pete Davidson: Turbo Fonzarelli.
In between, he also curated and hosted Pete Davidson Presents: The Best Friends in 2022 as part of Netflix Is a Joke Fest.
The timing of the announcement marks a busy and meaningful period in Davidson’s life.
Just one month ago, he and his girlfriend, Elsie Hewitt, welcomed their daughter, making this new venture part of a fresh personal and professional chapter.
The Pete Davidson Show is scheduled to premiere on Netflix on Friday, January 30, at 12:01 a.m. PT.
With his signature humour, a familiar group of friends, and a laid-back format, the podcast is expected to give fans a closer look at Davidson beyond the stage, continuing his long-standing relationship with Netflix while offering something entirely new.
Entertainment
Gisele Bündchen teases new baby’s name with diamond necklace
Gisele Bündchen appears to have offered a subtle but meaningful clue about her youngest child’s name, and fans were quick to notice.
In a recent Instagram post shared Tuesday, the supermodel was seen wearing a delicate diamond initial necklace that seems to hint her baby’s name begins with the letter “A.”
The necklace features four jeweled initials, “J,” “B,” “V,” and “A”, representing her husband and children.
While the “A” was partially hidden by her hair in Bündchen’s own post, clearer snaps shared on jeweller Katharina Junkert’s Instagram made the full set of initials visible.
The designer confirmed the piece in her caption, writing, “Diamond initial necklace Melis, shipped to Miami this summer #giselebundchen.”
The appearance of the “A” has sparked interest as it may be the first public hint at the name of Bündchen’s youngest child, whom she welcomed with husband Joaquim Valente in February 2025.
Page Six previously reported that Bündchen quietly married Valente, and the two have been together since June 2023.
They revealed her pregnancy in October 2024, and a source later shared that Valente was “thrilled they finally tied the knot after having a kid together.”
Bündchen, 45, also shares son Benjamin, 16, and daughter Vivian, 13, with her ex-husband, Tom Brady.
Alongside the necklace reveal, her Instagram upload offered rare glimpses of her 1-year-old, though his face was carefully kept private.
One snap showed the toddler turning away from the camera as his grandfather played guitar, while another captured him sitting on Bündchen’s lap at a table.
Additional photos showed moments at the beach, in a pool, and even atop a tiny horse, with a heart emoji covering his face.
In a quieter moment, the model was seen cuddled on a couch reading to her son, sunlight filling the room.
Reflecting on the time spent together, Bündchen wrote, “As the new year unfolds, my heart is full of gratitude for the moments spent recharging with my family.”
She added, “May this year bring you love, health, peace, and new adventures,” before wishing followers “endless blessings and a beautiful journey ahead.”
While Bündchen has not directly confirmed her baby’s name, the sparkling “A” resting alongside her family’s initials has spoken volumes.
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