🎭 Culture & Entertainment
April 12th, 2026
Today's top 5 stories, curated by Daily Direct.
Variety
Asha Bhosle, Indian Singer Whose Voice Defined Bollywood for Seven Decades, Dies at 92
Asha Bhosle, the legendary playback singer whose voice became synonymous with Bollywood for over seven decades, died April 12 in Mumbai following a chest infection. She was 92. Beginning her career in the late 1940s, Bhosle recorded tens of thousands of songs across genres — from classical and folk to pop and jazz — cementing her place as one of the most prolific and versatile vocalists in music history. Her death marks the end of an era for Indian cinema and culture.
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No Doubt Guitarist Tom Dumont Reveals Early Onset Parkinson’s Disease Diagnosis
Tom Dumont, guitarist for No Doubt, has revealed he was diagnosed with early onset Parkinson's disease, describing the condition as "a struggle every day." Despite the diagnosis, Dumont confirmed he will still participate in the band's upcoming Sphere residency. The announcement adds a layer of personal significance to No Doubt's much-anticipated reunion.
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Box Office Milestone: ‘Super Mario Galaxy’ and ‘Hail Mary’ Fuel Biggest January-April Revenue Gains Since COVID
Hollywood is experiencing its strongest January-April box office performance since before the COVID pandemic, driven by two runaway hits. "Super Mario Galaxy Movie" crossed $300 million domestically and $600 million globally in just its second weekend, while "Hail Mary" surpassed $500 million worldwide. The dual successes signal renewed audience appetite for theatrical releases heading into the summer season.
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Girl Group BINI Makes History as First Filipino Act to Perform at Coachella
BINI has cemented their place in music history, becoming the first Filipino act ever to perform at Coachella. The eight-member group commanded the Mojave stage for a 45-minute set on the festival's opening night. The milestone marks a significant moment for Filipino pop on the global stage.
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Variety
‘SNL’ Cold Open: Trump Makes ‘Urgent’ Calls to Tiger Woods in Rehab, Post-Epstein-Statement Melania and Draft Fan Pete Hegseth
Saturday's "SNL" opened with James Austin Johnson's Trump making a string of absurd "urgent" phone calls to Tiger Woods, Melania, and Pete Hegseth, each call more unhinged than the last. The cold open leaned into recent headlines, from Melania's Epstein statement to Hegseth's NFL draft commentary, turning them into fodder for the show's signature political satire. Colin Jost's rare on-camera appearance as Hegseth was a notable departure for the longtime "Weekend Update" anchor.
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