Hollywood Wrap, 25th August: Top stories and celebrity update you need to know

Hollywood is ablaze with major updates, unexpected revelations, and eagerly anticipated comebacks, from Rihanna's happy baby news to Emma Watson's heartbreaking confession of her distance from J.K. Rowling.

By Surjosnata Chatterjee

Oct 05, 2025 22:15 IST

1.Rihanna and A$AP Rocky welcome their third child

The singer posted a picture on Instagram where she is holding her baby girl named Rocki Irish Mayers. One of the week's sweetest celebrity updates was the power couple, who are already parents to RZA and Riot, sharing their joy with their fans. Check out the post

2.Jimmy Kimmel returns to show and speaks about politics

Jimmy Kimmel's return to his show following a brief suspension pulling record ratings, making late-night TV headlines. Kimmel didn't hold back and even made a few sharp remarks at Trump supporters in his opening monologue. Here's a glimpse

3.The Trailer for "Wicked: For Good" reveals a magical showdown

This week, the trailer for the eagerly awaited follow-up to the popular musical adaptation was released. "Wicked: For Good," which stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda, teases a fierce showdown that promises an epic ending to the witches' tale. Watch the trailer

4.Emma Watson opens up on J.K. Rowling rift

In an interview with Jay Shetty, Emma came up with some deeply personal revelation, about her painful fallout with author J.K. Rowling. Watson admitted the rift which was sparked by Rowling’s controversial comments on trans rights was really heartbreaking, saying, “I think the thing I’m most upset about is that a conversation was never made possible.” Despite the tension, she acknowledged cherishing her personal memories with the Harry Potter creator. Watch

5.Leonardo DiCaprio shares career-struggle story

Oscar winner Leonardo DiCaprio, in a throwback career anecdote shared with Entertainment Weekly, revealed he was once urged to change his name because it sounded “too ethnic.” DiCaprio said he refused, a decision that clearly didn’t hurt his Hollywood journey. Here's what he said.

6.Peaky Blinders swagger teases 'House of Guinness' on Netflix

Netflix teased its upcoming series "House of Guinness," which its writer says has a swagger similar to of Peaky Blinders, so fans of gritty period dramas are in for a treat. At the premiere, Jack Gleeson, a former Game of Thrones star who plays a crucial role, addressed long-standing rumours. Gleeson explained that his decision to take a break from acting was purely personal and had nothing to do with fan backlash over his notorious role as Joffrey Baratheon. Watch the trailer

The most recent developments in Hollywood demonstrate that, despite the glamour, these celebrities still embrace authenticity, whether it be by embracing new life, facing past traumas, or regaining their fame.


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