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Spielberg's 'Disclosure Day' debuts atop N. America box office

the action-packed film follows an effort to reveal a decades-long coverup of extra-terrestrial visitations

Published 15 Jun, 2026 08:15pm

Companies

US clears Paramount's $111bn Warner Bros. takeover

The Antitrust Division approves the blockbuster deal without demanding a single change

Published 13 Jun, 2026 10:34am

Movies & Music

Taylor Swift becomes youngest woman in Songwriters Hall of Fame

Artists become eligible for the Hall of Fame 20 years after the release of their first commercial track

Published 12 Jun, 2026 07:40pm

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Bollywood's Imtiaz Ali bets on Gen Z thirst for love

'I think young people… are more desperate to find something that they can hold on to for longer – forever perhaps,' Imtiaz Ali says

Published 10 Jun, 2026 07:37pm

Companies

Paramount, Warner Bros deal under EU subsidy scrutiny, decision due July 14

The US entertainment giant sought EU approval under its Foreign Subsidies Regulation, which targets unfair foreign state aid

Published 10 Jun, 2026 06:43pm

Movies & Music

‘Schmigadoon!’ wins best musical on Broadway's biggest night

'Liberation,' a drama examining the legacy of the 1970s women’s liberation movement, added to its 2026 Pulitzer Prize for drama

Published 08 Jun, 2026 03:11pm

Movies & Music

Madonna stuns fans with New York pop-up concert

Madonna, along with Shakira and K-pop megastars BTS, will headline a Super Bowl-style halftime show at the World Cup final

Published 05 Jun, 2026 09:04pm

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Paramount+ to stream UFC main cards in Canada from 2027

The deal is the latest step in Paramount’s push to become a live sports streaming destination

Published 04 Jun, 2026 08:54pm

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Newlyweds Dua Lipa and Callum Turner arrive in Sicily for wedding celebrations

The celebrity couple marry in a simple ceremony in London last weekend

Published 04 Jun, 2026 08:49pm

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Nicholas Galitzine finds footing as He-Man in 'Masters of the Universe' movie

'I think the love and desperation to play the character kind of grew,' says Galitzine

Published 03 Jun, 2026 08:17pm

Movies & Music

AI music startup Suno raises funding at $5.4 billion valuation

Suno plans to begin rolling out its first music model developed in partnership with WMG in the coming months

Published 03 Jun, 2026 07:14pm

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Jason Momoa says having best year of his career

'It was an epic moment because my kids got to see me do the looping (voiceover),' Momoa says

Published 01 Jun, 2026 09:47pm

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Myles Smith on turning therapy into a debut album

There’s no better way to tell my story than through me learning about myself and going back over those notes

Published 30 May, 2026 12:28pm

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Kanye West cleared to play in Netherlands

The mayor of the eastern city of Arnhem, Ahmed Marcouch, has granted a permit for the June concerts

Published 29 May, 2026 06:53pm

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Taylor Swift concert attack plan accused to be sentenced in Austria

The defendant — who is arrested the day before the cancelled concert and has been detained since — pleads guilty to all charges

Published 28 May, 2026 05:26pm

Movies & Music

Russian war drama among favourites for Cannes top prize

'Those who agree that it’s time to put an end to this hell, and that it’s a nightmare and a disaster for Russia,' Zvyagintsev tells

Published 23 May, 2026 11:36am

Movies & Music

Who will win the 2026 Cannes Film Festival's top prize?

Winning an award at Cannes typically transforms careers

Published 23 May, 2026 11:18am

Hockey

Pakistan announce squad for FIH Pro League matches in Belgium, England

The Pakistan Hockey Federation on Thursday announced a 20-member national squad for the upcoming FIH Pro League...

Published 21 May, 2026 08:55pm

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Disney sends Baby Yoda to bring 'Star Wars' fans to theaters

The series introduces a small green creature with oversized eyes, initially dubbed Baby Yoda and later revealed to be named Grogu

Published 21 May, 2026 06:26pm

Movies & Music

Netflix to add Charlamagne tha God's 'The Breakfast Club' as first daily live show

The morning show features guests such as former US presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden

Published 21 May, 2026 05:56pm

Movies & Music

India's Nykaa seeks to include Meta in music copyright fight with Zee

Zee Entertainment Enterprises sues Nykaa for allegedly using its copyrighted songs in Instagram reels to promote its products

Published 20 May, 2026 07:48pm

Companies

Indian broadcaster Zee posts quarterly loss on weak ad demand, higher costs

Zee’s advertising revenue, which accounts for nearly 40% of the total, fell 3.5% in the quarter

Published 19 May, 2026 07:02pm

Movies & Music

Stellar German actress Huller feels war guilt 'every day'

'I feel the guilt every day, and also I never get bored of it,' Huller tells

Published 16 May, 2026 12:01pm

Movies & Music

'Beyond the Oscar': Travolta gets surprise Cannes prize

'I just can’t believe it. This is beyond the Oscar, really,' says Travolta

Published 16 May, 2026 11:52am

Movies & Music

Drake drops three albums at once

Surprise! Drake unleashes three new albums, including 'Iceman,' packed with 43 tracks and fresh jabs at Kendrick Lamar and other industry giants

Published 16 May, 2026 11:44am

Movies & Music

Reliance-Disney launch legal battle against Indian TV rival over Bollywood films

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s JioStar is the No. 1 player in India’s vibrant $30 billion media and entertainment industry

Published 15 May, 2026 03:54pm

Movies & Music

Emotional Vin Diesel leads 'Fast and Furious' tribute in Cannes

'The person who was not going to let me come alone here, to represent that brotherhood, was Meadow Rain,' Diesel says

Published 15 May, 2026 03:18pm

Movies & Music

Harry and Meghan to produce Afghan war film: Netflix

The film will be produced by the couple and their Archewell Productions scripted content head Tracy Ryerson

Published 15 May, 2026 03:11pm

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Harry Styles: from teen heart-throb to music icon

British singer will open a new months-long tour with his first date in Amsterdam

Published 15 May, 2026 03:07pm

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Stars descend as Cannes Film Festival opens without Hollywood backing

The annual film extravaganza on the French Riviera was declared open by American cinema veteran Jane Fonda and Chinese star Gong Li

Published 13 May, 2026 02:41pm

Movies & Music

Conan O'Brien to host 2027 Oscars: organisers

'We look forward to Conan superbly leading the celebration with his brilliance and humor,' says Academy CEO and President

Published 13 May, 2026 02:33pm

Movies & Music

Netflix spent over $135 billion on film, TV over last decade

The company has licensed films and series from more than 3,000 companies including public broadcasters

Published 12 May, 2026 03:21pm

Movies & Music

Sony Music buys Recognition's vast song catalog

The deal is worth around $4 billion, citing a person familiar with the matter

Published 12 May, 2026 12:56pm

Movies & Music

No longer peripheral: SKorean director makes Cannes history

'Now Korea is playing a role as one of the central hubs of the film world, and I believe this is a movement befitting the times,' says Park

Published 12 May, 2026 12:52pm

Movies & Music

Indie series 'Everyone Is Doing Great' returns... on Netflix

The pair draw on their own life experiences to tell the story of TV actors Jeremy and Seth

Published 12 May, 2026 12:44pm

Movies & Music

Cannes Film Festival opens, grappling with AI and Hollywood

In its main competition, a total of 22 films are vying for the prestigious Palme d’Or prize for best film

Published 12 May, 2026 12:25pm

Movies & Music

From jewelry to private letters, Marilyn Monroe’s hidden world heads to auction

'People love and adore Marilyn to this day,' says Brian Chanes

Published 09 May, 2026 12:49pm

Movies & Music

K-pop stars BTS draw 50,000-strong crowd in Mexico

The group returned to the world spotlight in March after an almost four-year pause

Published 08 May, 2026 07:52pm

Movies & Music

AI actors not eligible for Golden Globes, say organizers

The new rules come days after the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences says it cracks down on the use of AI

Published 08 May, 2026 07:47pm

Movies & Music

Singer Bonnie Tyler in induced coma in Portugal

Bonnie Tyler shoots to fame in the 1970s with hits including 'Lost in France' and 'It’s a Heartache'

Published 08 May, 2026 07:41pm

Movies & Music

Rolling Stones celebrate coming launch of 25th studio album

The forthcoming arrival of “Foreign Tongues,” a title invoking the Stones’ distinctive lips-and-tongue logo

Published 06 May, 2026 12:04pm

Movies & Music

India's Zee sues Nykaa over alleged copyright misuse of songs on Instagram reels

Zee argues that it has a licensing agreement with Meta Platforms

Published 05 May, 2026 03:55pm

Movies & Music

New Princess Diana documentary promises her own words

'Diana: The Unheard Truth,' set for release in 2027

Published 01 May, 2026 06:52pm

Movies & Music

Anne Hathaway transforms into troubled pop icon in 'Mother Mary'

'I didn’t want to just show up and do a good job, I wanted to do my absolute best,' Hathaway says

Published 24 Apr, 2026 09:05pm

Movies & Music

'Godzilla Minus Zero' will show monster up close, director says

'I don’t think we’ve ever been able to get this close to Godzilla before,' Takashi Yamazaki tells

Published 24 Apr, 2026 08:51pm

Movies & Music

Paramount remakes app to capitalize on popularity of short videos

Paramount hopes users will develop the habit of opening the app several times a day

Published 21 Apr, 2026 06:52pm

Movies & Music

Paramount’s CinemaCon charm offensive gets lukewarm reception

'The future is Paramount, and the future looks pretty great from here,' says Tom Cruise

Published 18 Apr, 2026 02:51pm

Movies & Music

French film star Nathalie Baye dead at 77: family to AFP

She died Friday evening at her home in Paris from Lewy body dementia

Published 18 Apr, 2026 02:05pm

Movies & Music

Cruise control: ‘Top Gun 3’ officially in the works

Director Steven Spielberg publicly credited Cruise with helping to get moviegoers back into theaters

Published 17 Apr, 2026 08:11pm

Movies & Music

Japanese fans gather to welcome BTS on world tour

The tour coincides with the release of their latest studio album 'ARIRANG'

Published 17 Apr, 2026 07:54pm

Movies & Music

Taylor Swift tops American Music Awards nominations again

Close behind Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Dean, SOMBR and Morgan Wallen each earned seven nominations

Published 14 Apr, 2026 06:05pm

Movies & Music

Justin Bieber reconnects with fans on Coachella’s second day

Canadian singer has not performed at a venue of Coachella’s size since 2022

Published 12 Apr, 2026 05:14pm

Companies

US hedge fund Pershing Square launches takeover bid for Universal Music

Pershing Square says its offer to Universal shareholders included 9.4 billion euros ($10.9 billion) in cash

Published 07 Apr, 2026 03:02pm

Movies & Music

‘Wake-up call’: Megan Thee Stallion falls ill during Broadway show

I thought I was gonna faint on stage, I really tried to push through my performance but I just couldn’t, Stallion says

Published 02 Apr, 2026 07:12pm

Movies & Music

Far cry from 16-pixel start, Mario makes it ‘so big’ on screen: creator Miyamoto

If there are no longer any limits, anyone can do it. And Nintendo has always wanted to make things that only we are able to

Published 01 Apr, 2026 06:00pm

Movies & Music

Russia names Oscar-winning ‘Mr Nobody’ film maker as a ‘foreign agent’

Talankin’s name appeared on Friday on the justice ministry’s online list of foreign agents

Published 27 Mar, 2026 08:52pm

Movies & Music

Shakira concert in Doha, Abu Dhabi festival postponed as conflict rages

Abu Dhabi's Offlimits Music Festival, which was due to be headlined by Shakira and the Jonas Brothers

Published 24 Mar, 2026 06:18pm

Movies & Music

Action star Chuck Norris dies, family says

t is with heavy hearts that our family shares the sudden passing of our beloved Chuck Norris yesterday morning

Published 20 Mar, 2026 07:38pm

Movies & Music

Oscars audience drops, viewing figures show

The Academy Awards broadcast, which once routinely drew audiences of 40 million

Published 18 Mar, 2026 03:33pm

Movies & Music

BTS light stick prices surge ahead of comeback concert

The original price of the latest official version is around 50,000 won ($33.67), but they are sold out

Published 18 Mar, 2026 03:28pm

Movies & Music

Razzies crown ‘War of the Worlds’ 2025’s worst film

The Razzies, Hollywood’s long-running spoof of the Oscars, spotlight the most critically panned performances of each year

Published 14 Mar, 2026 03:15pm

Movies & Music

Seoul to toughen security for massive BTS comeback concert

K-pop group is marking the release of its first new album in more than three years with the free concert on March 21

Published 11 Mar, 2026 02:47pm

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Stunts, Swords and Seasons: ‘One Piece’ stars stay the course for season two

Fans can catch big battles from the first two episodes of season two on AMC theater screens.

Published 05 Mar, 2026 06:27pm

Movies & Music

Ashley Walters draws on troubled past in feature film debut ‘Animol’

'I was literally on planes, anywhere I could get Wi-Fi, looking at edits and cuts,' Walters said

Published 17 Feb, 2026 06:09pm

Movies & Music

Peter Sutherland finds his footing in season 3 of ‘Night Agent’

'It just feels like to me, season 3 is the first season where Peter is sort of now allowed to be what he is,' Basso told

Published 17 Feb, 2026 05:17pm

Movies & Music

Iranian director Mohammadi confronts Evin Prison’s horrors with Berlinale entry ‘Roya’

'If I wanted to make my personal story, it couldn’t be showable,' Mahnaz Mohammadi said

Published 16 Feb, 2026 05:42pm

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Shahrbanoo Sadat counters sad narratives about Afghanistan with Berlin opening film

'When international filmmakers make films about Afghanistan, these films are often very sad,' Sadat

Published 12 Feb, 2026 08:48pm

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Movies can change the world, but not politically, says Berlin Film Festival juror Wim Wenders

'We have to stay out of politics because if we made movies that are dedicatedly political,' Wenders

Published 12 Feb, 2026 06:16pm

Movies & Music

Britney Spears sells rights to music catalogue

Britney Spears has reportedly sold her hit-filled music catalog to Primary Wave, securing a major rights deal and following a growing trend among top artists.

Published 11 Feb, 2026 05:23pm

Europe

TikTok hit with charges of breaching EU online content rules, app may have to change

The Commission’s preliminary findings present a categorically false and entirely meritless depiction of our platform, TikTok spokesperson

Published 06 Feb, 2026 05:32pm

Movies & Music

Margot Robbie delves into the rollercoaster romance of ‘Wuthering Heights’

'It is ironic that we’re Queenslanders playing two very iconic, you know, English characters but here we are,' Robbie said

Published 06 Feb, 2026 05:28pm

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PVR Inox profit triples as Bollywood spy hit ‘Dhurandhar’ drives footfall

A record 10 billion Indian rupees in overall sales, helping gross box-office collections rise 13% in 2025

Published 05 Feb, 2026 06:48pm

Movies & Music

Lula revived Brazilian cinema, says ‘The Secret Agent’ director

Under Lula’s far-right predecessor Jair Bolsonaro, “culture was extinguished in Brazil”

Published 24 Jan, 2026 12:14pm

Movies & Music

Vampire thriller ‘Sinners’ leads all Oscar nominees with 16 nods

Best actress nominees include Jessie Buckley for “Hamnet” and Kate Hudson for “Song Sung Blue

Published 22 Jan, 2026 07:31pm

Movies & Music

Berlin Film Festival to feature anime and family sagas in diverse competition line-up

We are in a battle for this art form that we love so dearly

Published 20 Jan, 2026 06:19pm

Companies

Netflix submits amended all-cash offer for Warner Bros, wins board support

Netflix shares rose 0.7% in premarket action. Paramount shares were down 1%; Warner Bros was little changed

Published 20 Jan, 2026 05:21pm

Movies & Music

Taylor Swift label UMG inks licensing deal with China’s NetEase Cloud Music

We are thrilled to expand our partnership with NetEase Cloud Music

Published 20 Jan, 2026 04:18pm

Movies & Music

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ at number one in N.America for fifth straight week

It is the fourth Cameron film to pass the $1 billion mark, along with the first two “Avatar” films and “Titanic.”

Published 19 Jan, 2026 01:27pm

Companies

Warner Bros rejects revised Paramount bid as risky leveraged buyout

Paramount’s financing plan would saddle the smaller Hollywood studio with $87 billion in debt once the acquisition closed

Published 07 Jan, 2026 05:41pm

Companies

Warner Bros expected to reject Paramount’s latest hostile bid, reports

The decision could keep Warner Bros on track to pursue a rival cash-and-stock deal with Netflix

Published 30 Dec, 2025 08:16pm

Movies & Music

Amanda Seyfried learns about Shaker founder for film ‘The Testament of Ann Lee’

“I was surprised that I didn’t learn about her in my own American history classes,” Seyfried

Published 24 Dec, 2025 04:15pm

Companies

Larry Ellison gives $40.4 billion guarantee for Paramount’s Warner Bros bid

Paramount said the amended terms do not change the $30-per-share all-cash offer

Published 22 Dec, 2025 07:18pm

Movies & Music

Netflix refinances part of $59 billion bridge loan tied to Warner Bros Discovery deal

The streaming company secured a $5 billion revolving credit facility and two $10 billion delayed-draw term loans

Published 22 Dec, 2025 04:58pm

Movies & Music

Harrison Ford to get lifetime acting award

Harrison Ford is a singular presence in American life; an actor whose iconic characters have shaped world culture

Published 19 Dec, 2025 06:57pm

Movies & Music

Saregama India unveils $36 million deal with Bollywood studio Bhansali Productions

Bhansali Productions will exclusively sell future film music to it based on a pre-agreed formula

Updated 16 Dec, 2025 06:53pm

Companies

Netflix says its position on deal with Warner Bros Discovery unchanged

We haven’t prioritized theatrical in the past because that wasn’t our business at Netflix

Published 15 Dec, 2025 07:28pm

Movies & Music

Netflix’s $72 billion Warner Bros deal faces skepticism over YouTube rivalry claim

Netflix is trying to say it competes with YouTube because people only watch a certain amount of content a day

Published 12 Dec, 2025 08:54pm

Movies & Music

Taylor Swift breaks down in Eras documentary over Southport attack

There was a horrible attack … at a Taylor Swift themed dance party

Published 12 Dec, 2025 08:33pm

Movies & Music

Disney to invest $1 billion in OpenAI, license characters for Sora video tool

Through this collaboration with OpenAI we will thoughtfully and responsibly extend the reach of our storytelling through generative AI

Published 11 Dec, 2025 09:24pm

Movies & Music

Reliance-Disney’s JioHotstar to invest $444 million in south Indian content, executive says

To reiterate our belief in this market, we are committed to spend 40 billion rupees … over the (next) 5 years on JioHotstar

Published 09 Dec, 2025 07:47pm

Movies & Music

A minute with ‘Knives Out’ director Rian Johnson on third franchise film

The “Knives Out” detective from the previous franchise films, Benoit Blanc, played by Daniel Craig, turns up to solve the mystery

Published 09 Dec, 2025 04:29pm

Movies & Music

Kate Winslet teams up with son for directorial debut ‘Goodbye June’

LONDON: Oscar-winning actor Kate Winslet makes her directorial debut with “Goodbye June”, a holiday season-set drama...

Published 04 Dec, 2025 11:55am

Movies & Music

‘Zootopia 2’ film takes on the growing pains of a new partnership

LOS ANGELES: For Oscar-winning actor Ke Huy Quan, Disney’s animated buddy cop comedy, “Zootopia 2,” has a healthy...

Published 25 Nov, 2025 04:47pm

Movies & Music

Ornella Vanoni, Italian singer made world-famous by ‘Ocean’s Twelve’, dies at 91

MILAN: Four steps separated Ornella Vanoni from the life she craved: the four steps leading up to the stage of...

Published 22 Nov, 2025 01:15pm

Movies & Music

Meghan Trainor turns cyberbullying into new single ‘Still Don’t Care’

LOS ANGELES: Singer-songwriter Meghan Trainor traversed new terrain with her song “Still Don’t Care,” which explores...

Published 21 Nov, 2025 07:42pm

Movies & Music

‘Now You See Me’ movie sent new cast members to magic school

LOS ANGELES: For Ariana Greenblatt, learning magic tricks at The Magic Castle clubhouse in Los Angeles was the best...

Published 11 Nov, 2025 04:23pm

Movies & Music

Warner Bros Discovery ponders outright sale

Warner Bros Discovery is considering an outright sale following unsolicited interest, the company said Tuesday, in...

Published 21 Oct, 2025 07:39pm

Companies

India’s PVR Inox swings to second quarter profit as hits like ‘Saiyaara’ boost footfall

India’s largest multiplex operator PVR Inox swung to a profit in the second quarter as a robust lineup of film...

Published 17 Oct, 2025 04:27pm

Companies

Indian broadcaster Zee’s profit more than halves as ad slump persists

India’s Zee Entertainment Enterprises reported a more than 60% decline in second-quarter profit on Thursday, as...

Published 16 Oct, 2025 04:13pm

Movies & Music

Warner Bros Discovery to debut HBO Max in 14 Asia Pacific markets next month

Warner Bros Discovery is set to launch its HBO Max streaming service in 14 new markets across the Asia Pacific on...

Published 17 Sep, 2025 04:18pm

Movies & Music

High-octane ‘Fuze’ thrills audience at Toronto Film Festival

TORONTO: Scottish director David Mackenzie is back with an audacious heist thriller “Fuze,” which premiered on...

Published 06 Sep, 2025 06:56pm

Movies & Music

Director tells Venice that Gaza film gives ‘voice’ to victims

VENICE: The director of a new film about a five-year-old girl killed by Israeli forces in Gaza told the Venice Film...

Published 03 Sep, 2025 05:41pm

Movies & Music

‘The Rock’ looks to stretch his range in ‘The Smashing Machine’

VENICE: Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson said Monday a “burning desire” to express himself as an actor led him to accept a...

Published 01 Sep, 2025 06:32pm

Movies & Music

Disney settles Trump-supporting ‘Star Wars’ actor lawsuit

LOS ANGELES: A “Star Wars” actor who sued Disney for firing her over inflammatory social media posts about the...

Published 08 Aug, 2025 07:20pm

Movies & Music

Dubai to hold Pakistan Independence Day celebration on August 10

Natasha Baig, Sahir Ali Bagga to perform at 12-hour-long event

Published 04 Aug, 2025 06:14pm

Movies & Music

Brad Pitt's 'F1' cruises to top of N.America box office

LOS ANGELES: "F1: The Movie," starring Brad Pitt as a washed up Formula One driver who gets one last shot at...

Published 29 Jun, 2025 11:14pm

Movies & Music

Pakistani horror film ‘Deemak’ earns Rs 70mn over opening weekend

Pakistani horror film ‘Deemak’ dominated the box office over Eid weekend, with a staggering Rs70 million in just its...

Published 11 Jun, 2025 04:43pm

Movies & Music

Warner Bros Discovery separates streaming from cable TV in two-way split

Warner Bros Discovery said on Monday it would split into two companies, separating its studios and streaming...

Published 09 Jun, 2025 05:14pm

Movies & Music

What to watch this June: ‘Titan: The OceanGate Disaster’

Unlike May, June is light on high-profile television premieres, though this month there are a lot of returning...

Updated 05 Jun, 2025 11:12pm

Movies & Music

Dua Lipa, public figures urge UK to end Israel arms sales

LONDON: Pop star Dua Lipa joined some 300 UK celebrities in signing an open letter Thursday urging Britain to halt...

Published 29 May, 2025 05:57pm

Movies & Music

Ambassador Tirmizi honors Mahira Khan, Humayun Saeed in Dubai

During the ceremony Ambassador highlighted Pakistan’s rich cultural and artistic diversity

Published 27 May, 2025 03:40pm

Movies & Music

Natalie Portman, John Krasinski go on nostalgic adventure with ‘Fountain of Youth’

LONDON: Director Guy Ritchie’s new action-adventure ‘Fountain of Youth’ did not lead its stars Natalie Portman and...

Published 20 May, 2025 04:02pm

Movies & Music

What to watch this May: ‘Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning’

As we swelter in the summer sun, there is a list of new series and titles flooding your favourite platforms. Tom...

Published 19 May, 2025 05:36pm

Movies & Music

More Hollywood stars join protest letter over Gaza ‘genocide’

CANNES, France: Hollywood heavyweights Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal, Riz Ahmed and Guillermo del Toro have added...

Published 16 May, 2025 05:03pm

Movies & Music

Tom Cruise dazzles Cannes for ‘Mission: Impossible’ premiere

CANNES, France: Tom Cruise hit the Cannes Film Festival’s red carpet on Wednesday to a live band rendition of the...

Published 15 May, 2025 03:21pm

Movies & Music

Cruise unleashes ‘Mission: Impossible’ juggernaut at Cannes

CANNES: Tom Cruise’s ‘Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning’ powers into the Cannes film festival for its...

Updated 14 May, 2025 02:07pm

Movies & Music

Who is Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, the onetime hip-hop king facing a sex trafficking trial?

NEW YORK: Sean “Diddy” Combs, who elevated hip-hop in American culture while building a music and clothing empire...

Published 12 May, 2025 02:24pm

Movies & Music

Pakistan celebrities Mahira Khan, Fawad Khan, condemn Indian attack

Pakistan celebrities Fatima Bhutto, Mahira Khan, Fawad Khan condemned the “shameful” Indian missile attacks on...

Published 07 May, 2025 02:36pm

Movies & Music

Stars shine in tailored looks at Met Ball celebration of Black style

NEW YORK: Singer Rihanna revealed her third pregnancy, Pharrell Williams sported a jacket with 15,000 pearls and...

Published 06 May, 2025 03:20pm

Movies & Music

Pakistani filmmaker Mohammed Ali Naqvi nominated for fourth Emmy

He produced Netflix documentary, 'Turning Point: The Bomb & The Cold War'

Published 05 May, 2025 03:24pm

Movies & Music

Beyonce delivers a rousing kickoff to her ‘Cowboy Carter’ tour

INGLEWOOD, California: Singer Beyonce launched her “Cowboy Carter” stadium tour on Monday, rolling through ’Texas...

Published 30 Apr, 2025 03:01pm

Movies & Music

India set to block Fawad Khan’s latest Bollywood film following Pahalgam attack

Fawad Khan’s much-anticipated Bollywood comeback ‘Abir Gulal’ is reportedly set to be blocked by the government,...

Published 24 Apr, 2025 02:21pm

Movies & Music

Meesha Shafi lights up Times Square as Spotify’s EQUAL Pakistan Ambassador

April’s Spotify Pakistan EQUAL Pakistan Ambassador, Meesha Shafi, was featured on a digital billboard in Times...

Published 22 Apr, 2025 05:10pm

Movies & Music

New ‘Star Wars’ movie with Ryan Gosling set for 2027

LOS ANGELES: Oscar-nominated actor Ryan Gosling will star in a new “Star Wars” film that will reach movie theaters...

Published 18 Apr, 2025 11:46am

Movies & Music

Katy Perry set to roar into space on all-female flight

WASHINGTON: Pop star Katy Perry will be the biggest name in an all-female group set to touch the edge of space...

Published 14 Apr, 2025 05:06pm

Movies & Music

Scorching Coachella kicks off as Lady Gaga set to helm main stage

INDIO, UNITED STATES: The California desert was buzzing Friday as the premier music festival Coachella got underway,...

Published 12 Apr, 2025 11:26am

Movies & Music

Cannes to unveil film selection under pressure over industry abuse

PARIS: The Cannes Film Festival was on Thursday set to unveil the movies that will vie for its coveted Palme d’Or...

Published 10 Apr, 2025 05:29pm

Movies & Music

Tom Cruise to showcase last ‘Mission: Impossible’ at Cannes

PARIS: Tom Cruise is set to return to the Cannes Film Festival to present the latest and last episode of his...

Published 09 Apr, 2025 09:54pm

Movies & Music

Universal to open first European theme park near London

LONDON: U.S. media giant Comcast Corp has chosen an area north of London for its first Universal theme park and...

Published 09 Apr, 2025 05:37pm

Movies & Music

Viola Davis makes younger self proud as US president in ‘G20’

LOS ANGELES: For Viola Davis, seeing her first images of a “badass Black woman on television” when she was growing...

Published 09 Apr, 2025 04:53pm

Movies & Music

New app hopes to empower artists against AI

NEW YORK: In 2008, scriptwriter Ed Bennett-Coles said he experienced a career “death moment”: he read an article...

Published 07 Apr, 2025 04:57pm

Movies & Music

What to watch this April: ‘Jewel Thief’, ‘MobLand’

As the summer months begin to set in and we begin to go back to our schedules following the long Eid break, there is...

Published 04 Apr, 2025 05:16pm

Movies & Music

Tom Cruise remembers ‘Top Gun’ co-star Val Kilmer

LAS VEGAS: Actor Tom Cruise paid tribute to his late ‘Top Gun’ co-star, Val Kilmer, on Thursday, remembering him as...

Published 04 Apr, 2025 02:02pm

Movies & Music

Fawad Khan’s new Bollywood film releases teaser

Pakistan actor Fawad Khan and Indian star Vaani Kapoor are seen in a new teaser for their upcoming movie ‘Abir...

Published 02 Apr, 2025 03:02pm

Movies & Music

Crime families clash in Guy Ritchie’s starry new series ‘MobLand’

LONDON: British filmmaker Guy Ritchie takes viewers back into the dark world of organised crime in ‘MobLand’, his...

Updated 28 Mar, 2025 03:40pm

Movies & Music

Hollywood urges Trump to protect film, TV from AI

LOS ANGELES, United States: Hundreds of Hollywood stars including Ben Stiller, Cate Blanchett and Cynthia Erivo have...

Published 19 Mar, 2025 02:31pm

Movies & Music

Trump’s ‘The Apprentice’ re-runs hit Amazon

LOS ANGELES, United States: Re-runs of ‘The Apprentice’ reality show that propelled Donald Trump into the US...

Published 12 Mar, 2025 03:04pm

Movies & Music

Roy Ayers, godfather of neo-soul, dead

NEW YORK: Roy Ayers, the trailblazer of jazz, funk and neo-soul whose “Everybody Loves the Sunshine” proved a hugely...

Published 07 Mar, 2025 05:45am

Movies & Music

Keanu Reeves syncs up with creatives in motorcycle series ‘Visionaries’

LOS ANGELES: Keanu Reeves was able to translate his love for motorbikes into the docuseries “Visionaries” where he...

Published 06 Mar, 2025 07:21pm

Movies & Music

Honey, candles and California: Meghan Markle’s new show goes live

LOS ANGELES: Meghan Markle’s new lifestyle show went live on Netflix Tuesday, showcasing the former British royal as...

Published 05 Mar, 2025 03:24pm

Movies & Music

What to watch this March: ‘The Residence’, ‘Running Point’

As we look forward to the holy month of Ramadan to begin, there are a slate of news films and shows coming to the...

Published 28 Feb, 2025 04:11pm

Movies & Music

Katy Perry, Lauren Sanchez among Blue Origin’s planned all-female crew to space

Pop star Katy Perry and journalists Gayle King and Lauren Sanchez, who is also billionaire Jeff Bezos’ fiancée, are...

Published 28 Feb, 2025 02:57pm

Movies & Music

Demi Moore eyes Oscar with Hollywood comeback in ‘The Substance’

LOS ANGELES: Demi Moore thought her four-decade Hollywood career might be over a few years ago. The actress, 62,...

Published 28 Feb, 2025 02:23pm

Companies

Warner Bros Discovery targets 150 million streaming service subscribers by 2026

Warner Bros Discovery on Thursday projected at least 150 million users for its streaming service by 2026, after...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 07:01pm

Movies & Music

Michelle Trachtenberg, ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ actor, dead at 39

Michelle Trachtenberg, an American actor known for her roles in the television series ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ and...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 02:38pm

Movies & Music

Actor Gene Hackman and wife found dead in home - local media

LONDON: Two-time Oscar winner Gene Hackman, 95, and his wife Betsy Arakawa have been found dead in their home in the...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 02:35pm

Movies & Music

Fires, strikes, pandemic and AI: Hollywood workers can’t catch a break

BURBANK, United States: Dutch Merrick isn’t really in a party mood for this year’s Oscars. As for many...

Published 25 Feb, 2025 05:10pm

Movies & Music

Shakira cancels Colombia concert over venue safety concerns

BOGOTÁ: Shakira has canceled a concert in Colombia, among dozens of dates on her world tour, due to a damaged stage...

Published 22 Feb, 2025 12:55pm

Movies & Music

Robert De Niro makes TV debut in ‘Zero Day,’ but hesitant on future TV roles

NEW YORK: After a six-decade-long career, ‘Taxi Driver’ actor Robert De Niro is starring in his first television...

Published 21 Feb, 2025 03:08pm

Movies & Music

Musician Talha Anjum leads Global Impact list on Spotify Pakistan

Spotify Pakistan has unveiled its latest Global Impact list showcasing the top 30 Pakistani tracks making waves...

Published 21 Feb, 2025 02:59pm

Movies & Music

Amazon’s MGM Studios gains creative control over ‘James Bond’ franchise

Amazon’s MGM Studios will take creative control of the ‘James Bond’ film franchise under a new joint venture with...

Published 21 Feb, 2025 02:08pm

Movies & Music

A minute with: actor Amanda Warren on joining ‘The Night Agent’

LONDON: Actor Amanda Warren takes on the role of a no-nonsense veteran of the secret U.S. Night Action investigative...

Published 20 Feb, 2025 04:30pm

Movies & Music

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time

LONDON: Taylor Swift has been named global recording artist of the year for 2024 by the IFPI, the fifth time she has...

Published 18 Feb, 2025 08:50pm

Movies & Music

Global stars eye India, but show needs fine-tuning

MUMBAI: With Coldplay and Ed Sheeran among the superstars who have played to packed-out crowds in India recently,...

Published 17 Feb, 2025 05:10pm

Movies & Music

‘Mission: Impossible 8’ trailer: Tom Cruise dangles upside down from airplane in new stunt

Tom Cruise is seen in a new action-packed trailer for ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning,’ where he is seen...

Published 10 Feb, 2025 02:44pm

Movies & Music

‘Social Network’ star Eisenberg slams Zuckerberg as ‘obsessed with power’

PARIS: Hollywood star Jesse Eisenberg, who played Mark Zuckerberg in 2010 hit ‘The Social Network’, told AFP the...

Published 07 Feb, 2025 02:30pm

Movies & Music

Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Karisma slated for new Netflix titles this year

Kareena Kapoor Khan, Karisma Kapoor, and Saif Ali Khan are all slated for separate shows on Netflix as the streaming...

Published 04 Feb, 2025 06:01pm

Movies & Music

Beyonce wins top Grammys prize for first time with ‘Cowboy Carter’

LOS ANGELES: Beyonce scored the top prize at music’s Grammy Awards on Sunday, taking album of the year for the first...

Published 03 Feb, 2025 01:46pm

Literature

US newspaper popularized by ‘The Sopranos’ to cease printing

JERSEY CITY, United States: Two longstanding US city newspapers, including one immortalized in ‘The Sopranos,’ will...

Published 31 Jan, 2025 03:44pm

Movies & Music

Taylor Swift unveiled as presenter at Sunday’s Grammys

LOS ANGELES: Pop superstar Taylor Swift will take the stage at least once at the Grammy Awards ceremony in Los...

Published 31 Jan, 2025 01:56pm

Movies & Music

Netflix unveils ‘Squid Game’ season 3 premiere date and preview footage

The popular South Korean drama “Squid Game” will return to Netflix on June 27 for a third and final season, the...

Published 30 Jan, 2025 07:09pm

Movies & Music

What to watch this February: ‘The Greatest Rivalry: India vs Pakistan’

The long and dreary month of January has come to an end, ushering in a new calendar of films and television series...

Updated 30 Jan, 2025 05:17pm

Movies & Music

Beatles’ Grammy nod spotlights music industry’s AI debates

This is the group's fifth chance in the category

Published 30 Jan, 2025 02:52pm

Movies & Music

British screen icon Bridget Jones returns in new film

Hollywood star Renee Zellweger reprises 90's role for new iteration

Published 29 Jan, 2025 03:20pm

Movies & Music

Nineties boy band Boyzone get candid in ‘atypical’ documentary

LONDON: Thirty years on from its creation, members of the Irish boy band Boyzone reunite to recount their journey to...

Published 28 Jan, 2025 02:27pm

Movies & Music

Jennifer Lopez bring 1950s Hollywood ‘diva’ to Sundance indie fest

PARK CITY, United States: Jennifer Lopez brought a heady blend of 1950s Hollywood musical and gritty prison drama to...

Published 27 Jan, 2025 05:29pm

Movies & Music

Don’t let AI ‘rip off’ artists, Beatles star McCartney warns UK government

LONDON: Beatles musician Paul McCartney has warned that artificial intelligence could be used to “rip off” artists,...

Published 27 Jan, 2025 02:18pm

Movies & Music

Netflix musical ‘Emilia Perez’ piles up 13 Oscar nominations

LOS ANGELES: The Netflix movie musical ‘Emilia Perez’ led the Academy Award nominations on Thursday, giving the...

Published 24 Jan, 2025 03:16pm

Movies & Music

Brad Pitt isn’t messaging you, rep warns, after adoring fan scammed

LOS ANGELES, United States: A representative for Brad Pitt has warned fans to be wary of impersonation scams after a...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 04:43pm

Movies & Music

Netflix cricket documentary ‘The Greatest Rivalry: India vs Pakistan’ to debut in February

Former cricketers Javed Miandad, Inzamam-ul-Haq set to make appearances

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:32pm

Movies & Music

Glitzy Oscars nominees’ lunch cancelled after LA wildfires

LOS ANGELES, United States: The body that awards the Oscars said Monday it was cancelling its ritzy nominees’...

Published 14 Jan, 2025 04:10pm

Movies & Music

Paris Hilton, Billy Crystal among those who lose homes as Los Angeles fires spread

Hollywood productions comes to a halt as celebrities flee the blaze

Published 09 Jan, 2025 02:44pm

Movies & Music

Meghan Markle’s lifestyle show to premiere Jan 15 on Netflix

LOS ANGELES, United States: Meghan Markle, the actress wife of Britain’s Prince Harry, will launch her new lifestyle...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 03:41pm

Movies & Music

Sunday’s Golden Globes to launch Hollywood’s awards festivities

BEVERLY HILLS: Hollywood will kick off its 2025 awards festivities on Sunday at the annual Golden Globes where films...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 03:08pm

Movies & Music

What to watch this January: ‘Dubai Bling’, ‘The Night Agent’

The start of a new year brings resolutions as well as a plethora of new and returning shows on your favorite...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 05:24pm

Movies & Music

‘Romeo and Juliet’ star Olivia Hussey dies aged 73

LOS ANGELES: Olivia Hussey, who starred as a teenage Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli’s 1968 film “Romeo and Juliet,”...

Published 28 Dec, 2024 10:29am

Movies & Music

Sigourney Weaver makes West End debut in ‘The Tempest’

LONDON: Oscar-nominated Hollywood star Sigourney Weaver has made her West End debut as the magician Prospero in...

Published 21 Dec, 2024 08:10pm

Movies & Music

Brazilian judge orders Adele song removed over plagiarism claim

Learn more aboutRefinitiv My News FV Brazilian judge orders Adele song removed over plagiarism claim By Luciana...

Published 19 Dec, 2024 01:21pm

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Mahira talks about potential ‘Heeramandi’ role, being a trailblazer

Actor Mahira Khan shared how she was once considered for a role in Bollywood filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 03:15pm

Movies & Music

Indian tabla maestro Zakir Hussain dies at 73

Zakir Hussain, considered one of the greatest players of the tabla or Indian drums and known for his “dancing...

Published 16 Dec, 2024 11:00am

Movies & Music

Retired cop finds trove of unreleased Jackson songs: report

LOS ANGELES: A retired California highway patrolman has stumbled into possession of a trove of unreleased Michael...

Published 14 Dec, 2024 11:32am

Movies & Music

Allu Arjun arrested after stampede death at ‘Pushpa 2’ screening

NEW DELHI: An Indian actor was arrested Friday after his appearance at a movie screening allegedly prompted a...

Updated 13 Dec, 2024 06:44pm

Literature

Actress Sarah Jessica Parker joins Booker Prize 2025 jury

LONDON: Hollywood actress Sarah Jessica Parker, known for her lead role in ‘Sex and the City’, will be a judge on...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 05:36pm

Movies & Music

Google: what did Pakistanis ask the search engine in 2024

Arshad Nadeem, Mukesh Ambani, iPhone 16, 'Heeramandi' among highlights of Pakistanis' search preferences

Updated 11 Dec, 2024 02:47pm

Movies & Music

Demi Moore, Nicole Kidman, Angelina Jolie earn Golden Globe nominations

BEVERLY HILLS, California: Musical thriller ‘Emilia Perez’ and post-World War Two epic ‘The Brutalist’ topped the...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 02:28pm

Movies & Music

The ‘Devil Wears Prada’ - and Jimmy Choo, as Elton John musical opens in the West End

Tony and Grammy-nominated actor and star of U.S. television series ‘Ugly Betty’, Vanessa Williams, is making her...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 05:47pm

Movies & Music

Elton John says he has lost his eyesight

LONDON: Music legend Elton John told a theatre audience in London on Sunday he had lost his sight after struggling...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 01:01am

Movies & Music

Alhamra launches theatre workshop

LAHORE: Renowned artist Iftikhar Thakur met with the Executive Director of Lahore Arts Council Alhamra, Sarah ...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 07:33am

Movies & Music

What to watch this December: ‘No Good Deed’, ‘Black Doves’, ‘Nutcrackers’

As winter and with it the merry season finally arrives, a slew of new programming is also set to debut across...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 08:04pm

Arts

Five things to watch in 2025

PARIS: From the return of Oasis, a second stint in the White House for Donald Trump to a turbo-charged football...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 03:40pm

Movies & Music

Bollywood star Aamir Khan says he nearly retired during COVID-19 pandemic

LOS ANGELES: Indian superstar Aamir Khan, one of Bollywood’s highest-grossing actors, said he was on the verge of...

Published 25 Nov, 2024 05:46pm

Movies & Music

‘Wicked,’ ‘Gladiator II’ kick off strong in box-office battle

LOS ANGELES: Musical adaptation ‘Wicked’ and action epic “Gladiator II” generated a combined $25.7 million from...

Published 23 Nov, 2024 07:16pm

Movies & Music

Japan Fest 2024 held at Arts Council

KARACHI: The Consulate-General of Japan in Karachi, in collaboration with Arts Council of Pakistan (ACP), Pakistan...

Published 23 Nov, 2024 07:16am

Movies & Music

Lady Gaga, Green Day, Post Malone to headline Coachella 2025

NEW YORK: Lady Gaga, Green Day and Post Malone will headline 2025’s Coachella music and arts festival, organizers...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 05:04pm

Movies & Music

Music, comedy, shopping: 5 events to take in this winter

Catch Hasan Raheem, The Khawatoons in live performances

Published 21 Nov, 2024 04:48pm

Movies & Music

‘Rust’ to premiere three years after on-set shooting

TORUN, Poland: The Western ‘Rust’ will get its world premiere on Wednesday at a Polish film festival, three years on...

Published 20 Nov, 2024 10:40pm

Movies & Music

Prosecutors barred from consulting Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ jail cell notes

NEW YORK: A U.S. judge on Tuesday ordered prosecutors to destroy their copies of handwritten notes that Sean “Diddy”...

Published 20 Nov, 2024 02:57pm

Movies & Music

Produced by Jennifer Lawrence, Malala: phone documentary details Afghan women’s struggle under Taliban

LOS ANGELES: A rare inside account of the Taliban authorities’ impact on Afghan women hits screens next week with...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 03:42pm

Movies & Music

And the next Oscars host will be … Conan O’Brien

LOS ANGELES: Comedian, writer and former late-night host Conan O’Brien will be the host of the 97th Oscars, the...

Published 16 Nov, 2024 04:11pm

Movies & Music

Film’s ‘search for Palestine’ takes centre stage at Cairo festival

CAIRO: The tale of a distinctly Palestinian road trip – through refugee camps and Israeli checkpoints – takes centre...

Published 15 Nov, 2024 03:02pm

Movies & Music

‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ helps Disney beat earnings forecasts

LOS ANGELES: Walt Disney reported earnings that topped Wall Street’s estimates on Thursday, propelled by blockbuster...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:21pm

Movies & Music

Paul Mescal steps into the Ancient Roman arena in sequel ‘Gladiator II’

LONDON: Irish actor Paul Mescal follows in Oscar winner Russell Crowe’s sandals to fight in the Colosseum in...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 02:30pm

Movies & Music

‘Mission: Impossible 8’: Tom Cruise shares new trailer for ‘The Final Reckoning’

Film set to be released in May 2025

Published 12 Nov, 2024 03:06pm

Movies & Music

Taylor Swift, Tyla triumph at MTV Europe Music Awards

Pop megastar Taylor Swift was the big winner at the MTV Europe Music Awards on Sunday, picking up four trophies at...

Published 11 Nov, 2024 02:31pm

Movies & Music

Judith Jamison, influential dancer and choreographer dies

NEW YORK: Judith Jamison, an acclaimed dancer and choreographer who for two decades was artistic director of the...

Published 11 Nov, 2024 06:03am

Movies & Music

Beyonce leads Grammy nominations with ‘Cowboy Carter’

LOS ANGELES: Superstar singer Beyonce topped the list of Grammy Award contenders unveiled on Friday, earning 11 nods...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 03:32pm

Movies & Music

Pharrell Williams to bring star power to Web Summit tech event

PARIS: Singer Pharrell Williams is due to kick off one of Europe’s biggest tech events on Monday, the Web Summit in...

Published 08 Nov, 2024 07:15pm

Movies & Music

Goethe-Institut’s Science Film Festival 2024 opens

KARACHI: The Goethe-Institut has organized the Science Film Festival 2024 at the Dawood Foundation’s ...

Published 08 Nov, 2024 07:35am

Movies & Music

US music supremo Quincy Jones, who worked with Sinatra and Jackson, dies aged 91

Quincy Jones, the man known simply as “Q,” was a huge influence on American music in his work with artists ranging...

Published 04 Nov, 2024 02:04pm

Movies & Music

‘Game of Thrones’ movie in early development: reports

LOS ANGELES, United States: Could the dragons of Westeros finally be coming to the big screen? At least one ‘Game of...

Published 01 Nov, 2024 05:42pm

Movies & Music

What to watch this November: ‘Landman’, Gladiator II’

As the weather begins to become crisper and Halloween comes to an end, there is no denying that the festive season...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 04:54pm

Movies & Music

Timothee Chalamet crashes his own look-alike contest

NEW YORK: Will the real Timothee Chalamet please stand up? Even the Hollywood star’s most convincing doppelgangers,...

Published 28 Oct, 2024 02:37pm

Arts

Boy George explores fame in new art collection depicting music stars

LONDON: British singer-songwriter Boy George explores celebrities’ relationship with stardom in a new art collection...

Published 25 Oct, 2024 02:04pm

Movies & Music

Shah Rukh Khan set to host party for fans in Dubai this week

Event will take place on October 27 at Dubai Design District (d3)

Published 23 Oct, 2024 05:57pm

Movies & Music

Bollywood actor Sonam Kapoor named new Dior brand ambassador

French luxury brand Christian Dior has named Bollywood actor Sonam Kapoor as Brand Ambassador, it was announced on...

Updated 23 Oct, 2024 04:45pm

Movies & Music

Harvey Weinstein diagnosed with bone marrow cancer: US media

NEW YORK: Disgraced Hollywood movie producer Harvey Weinstein has been diagnosed with a form of bone marrow cancer,...

Published 22 Oct, 2024 04:54pm

Movies & Music

Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar’s studio sells 50% stake worth 10bn rupees to vaccine maker’s CEO

Adar Poonawalla, CEO of vaccine maker Serum Institute of India, will buy a 50% stake in filmmaker Karan Johar’s...

Published 21 Oct, 2024 01:37pm

Movies & Music

Lionel Richie likens touring to vacation as he announces Europe shows

U.S. music star Lionel Richie said he was heading to the “best touring spot in the world” next year as he announced...

Published 21 Oct, 2024 01:03pm

Movies & Music

World Culture Festival continues with mega music concert

KARACHI: The 24th day of the 38-day “World Culture Festival Karachi 2024,” organized by the Arts Council of...

Published 21 Oct, 2024 06:37am

Movies & Music

Pakistan actor Saba Qamar named UNICEF’s National Ambassador for Child Rights in Pakistan

Pakistan actor Saba Qamar has been named UNICEF’s very first National Ambassador for Child Rights in Pakistan, the...

Published 11 Oct, 2024 03:51pm

Movies & Music

Pharrell Williams to co-chair Met Gala exploring Black dandyism

NEW YORK: Singer and designer Pharrell Williams is among the co-chairs of New York’s next Met Gala, which will wade...

Published 10 Oct, 2024 07:00pm

Movies & Music

Emmanuel Macron advocates for ‘Emily in Paris’ to return to Paris

PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron said he would fight to ensure Emily - the heroine of Netflix’s hit series...

Published 10 Oct, 2024 02:59pm

Movies & Music

Cate Blanchett set to debut new Apple TV+ thriller ‘Disclaimer’

LONDON: Oscar winners Alfonso Cuaron and Cate Blanchett say their new television show ‘Disclaimer’ is woven around...

Published 09 Oct, 2024 02:00pm

Movies & Music

Renowned TV actor Mazhar Ali passes away

KARACHI: Renowned Pakistani actor Mazhar Ali passed away on Tuesday in Karachi after a prolonged illness. According...

Published 09 Oct, 2024 06:26am

Movies & Music

Fawad Khan, Vaani Kapoor commence shooting Bollywood film ‘Abir Gullal’

Production being shot in several locations of United Kingdom

Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:00pm

Movies & Music

‘Star Wars’, ‘Batman’ and Bond items for sale at Propstore film auction

RICKMANSWORTH, England: From Yoda’s cane to Clint Eastwood’s duster coat in ‘The Good, the Bad and the Ugly’,...

Published 08 Oct, 2024 02:59pm

Movies & Music

New ‘Joker’ film, a dark musical, tops North American box office

LOS ANGELES: Warner Bros.’ “Joker: Folie a Deux,” a dark new musical Batman spinoff, earned an estimated $40 million...

Published 06 Oct, 2024 11:37pm

Movies & Music

Bruce Springsteen backs Kamala Harris in latest celebrity endorsement

Rocker Bruce Springsteen endorsed Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris on Thursday for the Nov. 5...

Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:41pm

Movies & Music

George Harrison’s early Beatles guitar could fetch $800,000 at auction

LIVERPOOL: An electric guitar played by the late guitarist George Harrison in the early days of the Beatles will go...

Published 04 Oct, 2024 01:44pm

Movies & Music

Bollywood star Govinda hospitalised after shooting himself in the leg

Bollywood actor Govinda was hospitalised after sustaining injuries in his leg following an accidental shooting in...

Published 01 Oct, 2024 02:18pm

Movies & Music

What to watch this October: ‘The Diplomat’, ’Call Me Bae, ‘Shrinking’

As we move into October, there is another stellar lineup of new titles to stream. The lineup continues to impress...

Published 30 Sep, 2024 05:41pm

Movies & Music

British actress Maggie Smith dies aged 89, BBC reports

LONDON: British actress Maggie Smith, an award winning Shakespearian actress and double Oscar winner who later...

Updated 27 Sep, 2024 07:24pm

Movies & Music

Funds raised for spa treatments, cigarettes: UK bans supermodel Naomi Campbell from being charity trustee

LONDON: Britain has banned supermodel Naomi Campbell from being a charity trustee for five years after an inquiry...

Updated 27 Sep, 2024 03:19pm

Movies & Music

Meta bets big on celebrity AI voices and augmented reality glasses

MENLO PARK, United States: Meta launched AI chatbots voiced by Hollywood celebrities including Judi Dench and John...

Published 26 Sep, 2024 09:05pm

Movies & Music

‘The Glassworker’ will be Pakistan’s official entry for 2025 Oscars

Pakistan’s very first 2D hand-drawn film, ‘The Glassworker’, will be the country’s official entry for the 97th...

Published 26 Sep, 2024 03:38pm

Movies & Music

Mehreen Jabbar’s ‘Farar’ set to screen at inaugural London Pakistani Film Festival 2024

Event will be held from October 1-4

Published 26 Sep, 2024 03:16pm

Movies & Music

In election, Hollywood is about cash not endorsements

LOS ANGELES, United States: Stars from Taylor Swift to George Clooney are flocking to endorse Kamala Harris, but...

Published 25 Sep, 2024 07:40pm

Movies & Music

‘Titanic’ director James Cameron joins Stability AI board

Stability AI said on Tuesday James Cameron, the director of ‘Titanic’ and ‘The Terminator’ movies, had joined the...

Published 25 Sep, 2024 02:59pm

Movies & Music

Pakistan actor Fawad Khan rumoured to make Bollywood comeback

Pakistan actor Fawad Khan is reportedly set to make a comeback in Bollywood with Ridhi Dogra, according to the...

Published 24 Sep, 2024 06:59pm

Movies & Music

Meryl Streep says a ‘squirrel has more rights’ than an Afghan girl

UNITED NATIONS, United States: American actor Meryl Streep has said a “squirrel has more rights” than a girl in...

Updated 24 Sep, 2024 06:26pm

Movies & Music

Kamala Harris joins Oprah Winfrey in emotional campaign event

FARMINGTON HILLS, Michigan: A star-studded virtual event hosted by Oprah Winfrey Thursday night to build enthusiasm...

Published 20 Sep, 2024 02:23pm

Movies & Music

Harvey Weinstein pleads not guilty to new sexual assault charge

NEW YORK: Harvey Weinstein pleaded not guilty to a new sexual assault charge on Wednesday, nearly five months after...

Published 19 Sep, 2024 02:51pm

Movies & Music

‘The Legend of Maula Jatt’ to release in Indian cinemas in October

Pakistan’s highest-grossing film – ‘The Legend of Maula Jatt’ – is all set to release in Indian cinemas, an...

Published 18 Sep, 2024 07:42pm

Movies & Music

Farrell says resisted ‘Sopranos’ rewatch ahead of ‘Penguin’ mob role

NEW YORK: Colin Farrell resisted rewatching iconic mob drama ‘The Sopranos’ while preparing for his turn as a...

Published 18 Sep, 2024 06:44pm

Movies & Music

Japan hails record Emmy success for ‘Shogun’ as cultural win

TOKYO: Japan’s government and people cheered the record trophy haul for period drama ‘Shogun’ at the Emmy Awards as...

Published 18 Sep, 2024 02:27pm

Movies & Music

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs pleads not guilty to sex trafficking; judge denies bail

NEW YORK: Sean “Diddy” Combs used his fame as one of hip-hop’s biggest names to coerce women into demeaning sexual...

Published 18 Sep, 2024 02:06pm

Movies & Music

Stars shine on Emmys red carpet

LOS ANGELES: Television’s top stars sparkled Sunday on the red carpet for the Emmy Awards gala, back in its regular...

Published 16 Sep, 2024 12:40pm

Movies & Music

Japan Film Festival inaugurated

KARACHI: Japan Film Festival was inaugurated at Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi with collaboration of Pakistan ...

Published 14 Sep, 2024 07:17am

Movies & Music

‘Shogun’ leads Emmys drama race, ‘The Bear’ seeks comedy repeat

LOS ANGELES: Which series will succeed three-time winner ‘Succession’ as television’s best drama? Emmy voters will...

Published 13 Sep, 2024 03:12pm

Movies & Music

Shagufta Ejaz’s husband Yahya Siddiqui passes away after battle with cancer

Television actor Shagufta Ejaz’s husband Yahya Siddiqui has passed away following a prolonged struggle with cancer,...

Published 12 Sep, 2024 06:25pm

Movies & Music

Bollywood actor Malaika Arora’s father Anil Arora dies by apparent suicide

Bollywood model and actor Malaika Arora’s father Anil Arora has died in Mumbai. According to the police, he jumped...

Published 11 Sep, 2024 04:35pm

Movies & Music

Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris for president in post signed ‘Childless Cat Lady’

WASHINGTON: Pop megastar Taylor Swift endorsed Kamala Harris on Tuesday after her debate against Republican rival...

Updated 11 Sep, 2024 01:56pm

Movies & Music

Angelina Jolie, Salma Hayek bring Hollywood dazzle to Toronto at ‘Without Blood’ debut

TORONTO: Angelina Jolie and Salma Hayek sent movie fans into a frenzy at the Toronto International Film Festival on...

Published 10 Sep, 2024 03:12pm

Movies & Music

James Earl Jones, renowned actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93

LOS ANGELES: American actor James Earl Jones, an imposing stage and screen presence who overcame a childhood stutter...

Published 10 Sep, 2024 02:54pm

Movies & Music

Indian news agency ANI sues Netflix for using its content in hijack drama

NEW DELHI: Indian news agency ANI has sued Netflix Inc and producers of an Indian series about a plane hijack,...

Published 09 Sep, 2024 04:16pm

Movies & Music

Matthew McConaughey, Taylor Swift, Courtney Cox headline celebrity rush at U.S. Open men’s final

NEW YORK: Taylor Swift headlined the list of celebrities present at the U.S. Open final on Sunday, as Taylor Fritz...

Updated 09 Sep, 2024 06:31pm

Movies & Music

New 'Beetlejuice' creeps its way to top of North America box office

LOS ANGELES: It was 36 years in the coming, but Warner Bros.' new comedy horror "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" scored a...

Published 08 Sep, 2024 10:34pm

Movies & Music

TIFF 2024: Pamela Anderson takes star turn as ‘The Last Showgirl’

TORONTO: Pamela Anderson portrays a veteran Las Vegas showgirl forced to confront an uncertain future when she...

Published 07 Sep, 2024 03:46pm

Movies & Music

George Clooney, Brad Pitt likely to reunite for ‘Ocean’s 14’

Fresh off the debut of their new film ‘Wolfs’ in Venice, ace duo George Clooney and Brad Pitt are reportedly in...

Published 06 Sep, 2024 05:53pm

Movies & Music

Netflix names hijackers in ‘IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack’ following backlash

Netflix has updated the opening disclaimer for Indian series ‘IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack’ with names of the...

Published 06 Sep, 2024 05:34pm

Movies & Music

‘Reagan’ movie splits audiences, captures US divisions

LOS ANGELES, United States: Movie critics and audiences don’t always see eye-to-eye – but rarely have they appeared...

Published 06 Sep, 2024 04:48pm

Movies & Music

Plenty of star power as Toronto film fest opens

TORONTO, Canada: Hollywood’s A-list stars are convening in Toronto for North America’s largest film festival – a...

Published 06 Sep, 2024 02:19pm

Movies & Music

Toronto film festival showcases an industry transformed by streaming

TORONTO: The film industry, including actors, must embrace and adapt to changes that have resulted from the blurring...

Published 05 Sep, 2024 02:02pm

Movies & Music

Lady Gaga-mania as ‘Joker’ sequel brings pop star to Venice

VENICE: Lady Gaga is the hotly anticipated attraction on the glitzy Lido Wednesday, as the Venice Film Festival...

Published 04 Sep, 2024 04:55pm

Movies & Music

From 007 to ‘Queer’, Daniel Craig breaks the mould at Venice

VENICE: In a clear break from his James Bond past, Daniel Craig brought his latest role to the Venice Film Festival...

Published 04 Sep, 2024 01:54pm

Movies & Music

India’s ‘Mollywood’ cinema rocked by MeToo abuse claims

NEW DELHI: Terrified for her safety, Indian actress Sreelekha Mitra remembers pushing chairs and a sofa against her...

Published 03 Sep, 2024 04:14pm

Movies & Music

Nicole Kidman plays tough matriarch in murder mystery ‘The Perfect Couple’

LONDON: Nicole Kidman brings murder mystery ‘The Perfect Couple’ to the small screen in a new Netflix mini-series in...

Updated 03 Sep, 2024 03:37pm

Movies & Music

George Clooney, Brad Pitt disappointed their new film skips cinemas

VENICE: Hollywood heavyweights George Clooney and Brad Pitt admit they are disappointed their latest comedy ‘Wolfs’...

Published 02 Sep, 2024 02:33pm

Movies & Music

Doctor charged in death of ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry ‘incredibly remorseful’

LOS ANGELES: One of two doctors who are among the five people charged in the ketamine overdose death of ‘Friends’...

Published 31 Aug, 2024 03:13pm

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Oasis reunion drives surge in eDreams travel searches

News of British rock band Oasis’ long-awaited reunion tour next summer has led to a surge in searches for travel to...

Published 31 Aug, 2024 03:03pm

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Nicole Kidman feels ‘exposed and vulnerable’ as drama hits Venice

VENICE: Nicole Kidman brought her erotic drama ‘Babygirl’ to the Venice Film Festival on Friday, saying she felt...

Updated 31 Aug, 2024 11:04pm

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Some South Indian movie stars under investigation for sex crimes

KOCHI, (India): Several prominent film actors and directors are the focus of a police investigation into sexual...

Published 30 Aug, 2024 06:08am

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What to watch this September: ‘Wolfs’, ‘Mastaani’, ‘Frasier’

The beginning of fall indicates a turn of the season and a precursor to fresh programming with platforms also...

Updated 29 Aug, 2024 05:46pm

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Angelina Jolie as the tormented ‘Divina’ Callas at Venice

VENICE: Angelina Jolie returns to the limelight at the Venice Film Festival on Thursday as Maria Callas, “La...

Published 29 Aug, 2024 11:12am

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Oasis reunion drums up multi-million pound boost to UK hospitality industry

Britain’s hospitality industry is gearing up for a multi-million pound boost from the Oasis concerts next summer...

Published 28 Aug, 2024 03:30pm

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Elvis Presley jewelry up for sale at celebrity artifacts auction

NEW YORK: Rare collectibles from the worlds of music and film, including gold rings owned by Elvis Presley and a...

Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:40pm

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Oasis announce worldwide reunion tour

LONDON: British rock legends Oasis announced Tuesday they will reunite for a worldwide tour starting in the UK next...

Published 27 Aug, 2024 04:24pm

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British band Oasis to reunite ‘Definitely Maybe’?

LONDON: Oasis, one of the 1990s rock bands that defined Britpop, is set to reunite as brothers Noel and Liam...

Published 26 Aug, 2024 06:29pm

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Justin Bieber announces birth of baby boy

LOS ANGELES: Pop superstar Justin Bieber announced Friday the birth of his son – Jack Blues – with model wife Hailey...

Updated 24 Aug, 2024 01:08pm

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Kareena Kapoor Khan to feature in new crime thriller ‘The Buckingham Murders’

Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor Khan is set to feature in a crime-thriller, ‘The Buckingham Murders’, set to be...

Published 20 Aug, 2024 05:42pm

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India’s homemade superhero star strikes Bollywood fame

MALEGAON, India: Half a day’s drive from India’s entertainment capital Mumbai, many in the struggling textile city...

Published 20 Aug, 2024 04:49pm

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From concerts to fashion: as temperature tempers, 8 events to attend in Dubai

As the sweltering weather in the southern hemisphere begins to temper, Dubai’s event calendar is set to become...

Published 20 Aug, 2024 10:00am

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Hollywood stars to add sizzle to Democrats’ convention

LOS ANGELES: A month after turning its back on the Democrats, Hollywood is sending star power to the party’s...

Published 19 Aug, 2024 04:49pm

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Two doctors among five people charged in ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry’s death

LOS ANGELES: Two doctors and three others including a personal assistant to Matthew Perry have been charged with...

Published 16 Aug, 2024 02:03pm

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Katy Perry in hot water over Ibiza beach video shoot

MADRID: Frolicking on a Spanish beach in her new music video “Lifetimes” may put U.S. pop star Katy Perry, of “The...

Published 15 Aug, 2024 08:25pm

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Singer Aima Baig shares gratuitous shopping post following ‘mini heart attack’

Pakistan singer Aima Baig posted gratuitous images of shopping and travelling as she preached self-care following...

Published 15 Aug, 2024 06:13pm

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US actress Gena Rowlands dead at 94: US media

LOS ANGELES: Gena Rowlands, an award-winning US actress best known for starring in the films of her first husband,...

Published 15 Aug, 2024 11:46am

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Taylor Swift returns to stage in London after Vienna concert plot

LONDON: Taylor Swift will return to the stage in London on Thursday to end the European leg of her “Eras” tour, a...

Published 15 Aug, 2024 11:39am

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‘Nobody came to my rescue’: Pakistan actor Nimra Khan describes kidnapping attempt ordeal

Pakistan actor Nimra Khan questioned if women felt safe in Pakistan, as she described the kidnapping attempt that...

Published 13 Aug, 2024 04:24pm

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Olympic flag arrival kicks off 2028 ‘pressure’ for Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, United States: The Olympic flag arrived under bright skies Monday in Los Angeles, where officials now...

Published 13 Aug, 2024 02:30pm

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Musician and producer Haniya Aslam passes away

Singer first shot to fame as part of popular band Zeb and Haniya

Updated 12 Aug, 2024 04:41pm

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Paris Games end as Tom Cruise accepts Olympic mission for LA

PARIS: Movie star Tom Cruise rappelled from the roof of France’s national stadium and received the Olympic flag,...

Updated 12 Aug, 2024 04:34pm

Movies & Music

'Deadpool & Wolverine' top in North American theaters, pass $1 billion globally

LOS ANGELES: Disney/Marvel superhero comedy "Deadpool & Wolverine" enjoyed an exceptional third weekend, taking...

Published 11 Aug, 2024 11:09pm

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Iraqi teen held in Vienna after Taylor Swift attack plot foiled

BERLIN: An 18-year-old Iraqi national was detained in Vienna in connection with investigations into an alleged plot...

Published 10 Aug, 2024 01:55pm

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Olympic record despite ‘no resources’: Malala, Sarwat join chorus of celebration for Arshad Nadeem

Pakistan’s celebrities joined the entire nation in cherishing and congratulating star athlete Arshad Nadeem after he...

Updated 09 Aug, 2024 03:22pm

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Super-bendy breakdancer is star of Olympics closing ceremony

PARIS: Arthur Cadre is an extremely flexible man, both physically and in his range of talents – breakdancer,...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 06:48pm

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Celebrities cheer for Arshad Nadeem as Pakistan hunts first Olympic medal in 32 years

Celebrities and fellow sports personalities are cheering for Pakistan athlete Arshad Nadeem as he aims for gold...

Updated 08 Aug, 2024 04:35pm

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Sanam Saeed speaks about reaction to ‘Barzakh’, importance of cross-border exchange

Pakistani actor Sanam Saeed spoke to Hindustan Times on Tuesday about her latest show, ‘Barzakh’, benefits of...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 04:58pm

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Tom Cruise touted for ‘dystopian’ Olympics closing ceremony

PARIS: With Tom Cruise widely predicted to engage in a death-defying stunt on the roof of the Stade de France,...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 03:43pm

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Pakistan actor Fawad Khan releases song in collaboration with US production house

Pakistani actor and singer Fawad Khan has collaborated with Seattle-based production company MTG to release a new...

Published 06 Aug, 2024 06:38pm

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Fawad Khan, Sanam Saeed’s ‘Barzakh’ to be pulled from YouTube Pakistan over public backlash

Audiences criticise 'LGBTQ' themes within show

Published 06 Aug, 2024 04:03pm

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Shah Rukh Khan to be honoured at Locarno Film Festival

GENEVA: Switzerland’s Locarno Film Festival opens on Wednesday with Shah Rukh Khan, Jane Campion, Alfonso Cuaron and...

Updated 05 Aug, 2024 01:39pm

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NBC enjoys Paris Olympics success as Americans neglect work to watch the Games

PARIS: The Paris Olympics have so far been a runaway hit for NBCUniversal, which achieved an advertising sales...

Published 02 Aug, 2024 01:40pm

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Spielberg, Cruise, Kidman: Hollywood comes to the Olympics

PARIS: Hollywood is out in force at the Paris Olympics – perhaps taking notes before the United States’ turn to host...

Published 01 Aug, 2024 06:16pm

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Part two of Kevin Costner’s new film to premiere at Venice Film Festival

MILAN: The second part of the Western series ‘Horizon: An American Saga’ by Kevin Costner will have its world...

Published 01 Aug, 2024 02:25pm

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Warner Music, Giraffe releasing ‘Teri Galli’

LAHORE: Warner Music South Asia, in partnership with Giraffe, Pakistan’s leading music and audio production...

Published 31 Jul, 2024 06:40am

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What to watch this August: ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’, ‘The Glassworker’, ‘KAOS’

As everyone returns from summer breaks and adjusts to regular programming, there are a slew of new and returning...

Published 29 Jul, 2024 05:41pm

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Marvel’s ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ sets record on opening day

LOS ANGELES: The Marvel duo of ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ grabbed $38.5 million at U.S. and Canadian box offices in...

Published 27 Jul, 2024 01:45pm

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Celine Dion makes return to live stage in Paris opening ceremony

PARIS: Celine Dion made a comeback to the live stage on Friday singing Edith Piaf’s classic ‘L’Hymne A l’Amour’ to...

Updated 27 Jul, 2024 11:44pm

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‘Thrones’ meets Olympics in ‘Those About To Die,’ says director Emmerich

SAN DIEGO: It is easy to see why ‘Those About To Die,’ Roland Emmerich’s racy new TV drama set in Ancient Rome, is...

Published 26 Jul, 2024 04:35pm

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Lady Gaga, Celine Dion, Aya Nakamura: set for Olympics opening ceremony?

PARIS: World-famous stars are in line to perform at Friday’s opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, which will take...

Published 26 Jul, 2024 03:57pm

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Jennifer Aniston, Whoopi Goldberg denounce J.D. Vance’s controversial ‘cat ladies’ comment

WASHINGTON: A host of women including actor Jennifer Aniston and Whoopi Goldberg have denounced US Republican vice...

Published 26 Jul, 2024 02:20pm

Luxury

Jennifer Lopez wears custom Manish Malhotra for Bridgerton-themed birthday

Indian couturier opened first global flagship in Dubai last year

Updated 25 Jul, 2024 03:44pm

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Snoop Dogg to learn new tricks in Paris Olympics coverage

American rapper Snoop Dogg said he is ready to learn “some new tricks” when he collaborates with Gen Z social media...

Published 25 Jul, 2024 02:16pm

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‘kamala IS brat’: Pop world backs Harris

NEW YORK: The pop world has coalesced rapidly around Kamala Harris’s last-minute candidacy, as the US vice president...

Published 24 Jul, 2024 06:52pm

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US rapper Snoop Dogg to carry Olympic torch

PARIS: American rapper Snoop Dogg will be among the carriers of the Olympic flame this Friday as it makes its final...

Published 23 Jul, 2024 05:00pm

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Hollywood donors drop ‘Dembargo’ as celebrities back Harris

LOS ANGELES: A Hollywood “Dembargo” on political donations has ended, as key fundraisers and celebrities from rapper...

Published 23 Jul, 2024 01:52pm

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Bruce Springsteen is officially a billionaire

NEW YORK: The Boss is officially a billionaire, Forbes said Friday, estimating that Bruce Springsteen is...

Published 20 Jul, 2024 05:18pm

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US streaming rivals team up to catch Netflix

NEW YORK: US video streaming companies are joining forces to attract new viewers, boost ad sales, and finally turn a...

Published 19 Jul, 2024 02:43pm

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Actor Bob Newhart, famous for deadpan humor, dies at age 94

LOS ANGELES: Bob Newhart, who fled the tedium of an accounting job to become a master of stammering, deadpan humor...

Published 19 Jul, 2024 02:03pm

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‘Twisters’ director swaps arthouse for ’90s blockbuster reboot

LOS ANGELES: ‘Twisters,’ Hollywood’s latest attempt to reboot nostalgic blockbusters for modern audiences, might...

Published 18 Jul, 2024 07:12pm

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Netflix’s efforts to grow ad tier in focus as subscriber growth slows

Netflix likely added the fewest number of subscribers in five quarters during April-June as sharp gains following a...

Published 18 Jul, 2024 02:19pm

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Shannen Doherty, star of ‘Beverly Hills: 90210,’ dies at 53: media

WASHINGTON: Actress Shannen Doherty, known for her role in the high school drama series “Beverly Hills 90210,” died...

Published 14 Jul, 2024 08:36pm

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India’s Reliance, Bollywood fuel Ambani wedding hype through social media

MUMBAI: Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s son got married on Friday in a lavish ceremony that has been a hot...

Updated 13 Jul, 2024 10:31pm

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Judge dismisses charges against Alec Baldwin in Rust killing

SANTA FE, New Mexico: A New Mexico judge dismissed involuntary manslaughter charges against Alec Baldwin on Friday...

Published 13 Jul, 2024 03:31am

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Biden under pressure from Hollywood’s wealthy donors

LOS ANGELES, United States: What if Hollywood, a key Democratic financial pillar, cut off Joe Biden’s campaign...

Updated 12 Jul, 2024 11:13pm

Movies & Music

Kardashians in India for billionaire wedding gala

MUMBAI: Socialite sisters Kim and Khloe Kardashian were among the global celebrities spotted in India on Friday to...

Updated 12 Jul, 2024 05:48pm

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‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ celebrates friendship, Ryan Reynolds says

LONDON: The global promotional tour for ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ touched down in London on Thursday, with stars...

Published 12 Jul, 2024 02:04pm

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George Clooney says Biden not the man he was in 2020, should drop out

LOS ANGELES: Actor George Clooney, a major Hollywood fundraiser for Democrats, said on Wednesday that President Joe...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 12:42am

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Hollywood on edge about firearms in wake of ‘Rust’ tragedy

GLENDALE, United States: In a studio near Los Angeles, a group of filmmakers practice framing a close-up of a rubber...

Published 09 Jul, 2024 09:19pm

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Alec Baldwin goes on trial over fatal ‘Rust’ shooting

SANTA FE, United States: Alec Baldwin’s manslaughter trial over the fatal 2021 shooting on the set of a Western...

Published 09 Jul, 2024 05:07pm

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‘Twisters’ film thrill-packed and science-backed, its stars say

LONDON: Almost 30 years on from the blockbuster ‘Twister,’ deadly tornadoes and their chasers return to the screen...

Published 09 Jul, 2024 02:11pm

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Skydance CEO Ellison says new Paramount will become a tech-media hybrid

Skydance Media CEO David Ellison sketched out a vision on Monday for Paramount Global as a technology-media hybrid...

Published 09 Jul, 2024 01:51pm

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Brad Pitt’s F1 movie to be called… F1

SILVERSTONE, England: The suspense around the name of Brad Pitt’s previously untitled Formula One movie, being...

Published 06 Jul, 2024 02:46pm

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Ambani wedding: a $10mn payday for Justin Bieber

Canadian pop star Justin Bieber reportedly received $10 million to perform at the sangeet of Anant Ambani — the...

Updated 06 Jul, 2024 03:34pm

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Music festivals seek greener footprint

PARIS: Three planes, 270 tonnes of equipment, 800 square metres of stage: the figures from Madonna’s massive free...

Published 04 Jul, 2024 04:53pm

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Pakistani actor Fawad Khan to star in Bollywood film with Vaani Kapoor

Pakistani star Fawad Khan and Bollywood actor Vaani Kapoor are set to star in a romantic comedy that will be shot...

Updated 04 Jul, 2024 04:37pm

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Ambani wedding begins with traditional Gujarati ceremony

Anant Ambani – the youngest son of Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani – and Radhika Merchant’s wedding ceremonies...

Updated 04 Jul, 2024 09:47pm

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Paramount, Skydance reach merger deal: reports

NEW YORK: Entertainment giant Paramount Global and movie studio Skydance have reached a merger deal, just a few...

Published 04 Jul, 2024 01:53pm

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‘Bridgerton’ Season 3 becomes Netflix’s 10th biggest English-language series ever

Series has drawn 91.9 million views so far since its premiere

Updated 03 Jul, 2024 05:58pm

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Ambanis host mass wedding for over 50 underprivileged couples

Asia’s richest man – Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani – along with his family hosted a mass wedding for 50...

Published 03 Jul, 2024 02:25pm

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Pakistani actor Sarwat Gilani looks to raise awareness on postpartum depression

Pakistani actor Sarwat Gilani recently spoke about her struggle with postpartum depression following the birth of...

Published 02 Jul, 2024 05:45pm

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Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan to receive Locarno Film Festival career award

The 77th edition of Swiss film festival will take place from August 7-17

Updated 02 Jul, 2024 05:04pm

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Pakistani VJ Anoushey Ashraf ties the knot

Pakistani VJ Anoushey Ashraf tied the knot in an intimate Nikkah ceremony earlier this week, attended by close...

Published 02 Jul, 2024 02:35pm

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Eddie Murphy’s ‘every man’ hero returns in ‘Beverly Hills Cop’ sequel

LOS ANGELES: After more than a decade of superheroes saving the world on the movie screen, Eddie Murphy is bringing...

Published 01 Jul, 2024 05:13pm

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Fawad Khan, Sanam Saeed series ‘Barzakh’ reveals new trailer

New series set to premiere on July 19

Published 01 Jul, 2024 02:32pm

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With high-energy song and dance, Seventeen brings K-Pop to Glastonbury

GLASTONBURY, England: Boy band Seventeen skipped, twisted and gyrated in a high-energy performance on Glastonbury’s...

Published 29 Jun, 2024 02:46pm

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Why the Taylor Swift economy isn’t real

FRANKFURT: Taylor Swift is taking Europe by storm, prompting some pundits to envisage an economic windfall as fans...

Published 27 Jun, 2024 03:33pm

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What to watch this July: ‘The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare’, ‘Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F’

As the summer heat persists, there are plenty of new titles to keep you entertained as you remain confined to your...

Published 27 Jun, 2024 08:00am

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Hollywood workers union reaches pay, AI-use deal with top studios

A union representing Hollywood film and television crew said on Tuesday it has reached a tentative three-year deal...

Published 26 Jun, 2024 01:50pm

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Snoop Dogg lights up U.S. trials in sprint, commentary stint

Turns out Snoop Dogg is not just fast on the microphone – he is no slouch on the track either. The American rapper...

Published 25 Jun, 2024 01:55pm

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Vogue World brings together fashion and sport in Paris

PARIS: Paris played host Sunday to an ultra-glitzy collision between fashion and sport as Vogue put on its latest...

Published 24 Jun, 2024 01:53pm

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Taylor Swift poses with Prince William at ‘splendid’ London concert

LONDON: Britain’s Prince William posed for a photo with U.S. music star Taylor Swift and two of his children,...

Published 23 Jun, 2024 03:13am

Movies & Music

Eddie Murphy brings ’80s to modern day with new ‘Beverly Hills Cop’ film

LOS ANGELES: Thirty years since his third and last outing, Eddie Murphy’s “Beverly Hills Cop” Axel Foley is back on...

Published 21 Jun, 2024 01:45pm

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Donald Sutherland, star of ‘M.A.S.H’ and ‘The Hunger Games’, dead at 88

Donald Sutherland, one of Canada’s most versatile and gifted actors, who charmed and enthralled audiences in movies...

Updated 21 Jun, 2024 02:39am

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Netflix set to open two entertainment, dining and shopping complexes in 2025

Netflix has announced the first two cities for its new in-person experience venues, slated to open in 2025, reported...

Published 19 Jun, 2024 03:22pm

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Pop star Justin Timberlake arrested for drunk driving in New York, reports say

Pop star Justin Timberlake was arrested on drunk driving charges on Tuesday in New York State, CBS News reported,...

Published 18 Jun, 2024 07:28pm

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Brad Pitt’s F1 movie set for release in June 2025

Brad Pitt’s as-yet unnamed Formula One movie will be released globally on June 25 next year, with a North American...

Published 18 Jun, 2024 02:37pm

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Biden, Obama headline $28 million Los Angeles fundraiser with George Clooney, Julia Roberts

President Joe Biden will attend a glitzy fundraiser in Los Angeles on Saturday with top Hollywood celebrities and...

Published 16 Jun, 2024 12:32am

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‘Bridgerton’ showrunner teases ‘extremely juicy’ fourth season

LONDON: Fans of the hit Netflix show ‘Bridgerton’ can expect news of its fourth season “sooner rather than later”,...

Published 14 Jun, 2024 11:22pm

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Playful pope jokes with world’s comedians ahead of G7

VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis on Friday clowned around with over 100 top global comedians including Whoopi Goldberg,...

Published 14 Jun, 2024 06:27pm

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James Bond 007 producers to receive honorary Oscars

LOS ANGELES: The producers of the James Bond movies will receive honorary Oscars at a ceremony this November, the...

Published 13 Jun, 2024 02:00pm

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Celine Dion resolved to perform again, ‘even if I have to crawl’

NEW YORK: Celine Dion is determined to return to singing onstage despite suffering from a rare neurological...

Published 12 Jun, 2024 02:08pm

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‘Friends’ themed experience sets up permanent home in London

A themed experience based on the iconic television sitcom, ‘Friends’ is setting up permanently in London, reported...

Updated 11 Jun, 2024 05:16pm

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‘Bad Boys’ tops North American box office in boost for Will Smith

LOS ANGELES: Will Smith marked his first major film hit since his infamous Oscars slap as ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’...

Published 10 Jun, 2024 01:45pm

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Pope Francis invites comedians including Whoopi Goldberg to Vatican

VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis, who says he regularly prays “Lord, give me a sense of humour”, will welcome comedians...

Published 09 Jun, 2024 01:30pm

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‘You have one life to live’: Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy reflects on her new documentary

Two-time Oscar-winning filmmaker co-directed ‘Diane Von Furstenberg: Woman In Charge’

Updated 08 Jun, 2024 06:01pm

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Italian opera celebrated in Verona’s ‘magical’ Arena

VERONA, Italy: Verona’s ancient Roman Arena will host a star-studded classical concert Friday to celebrate the...

Published 07 Jun, 2024 11:23pm

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Netflix reveals new details on animated titles with Skydance

LOS ANGELES: Netflix on Thursday shared new details about upcoming animated films ‘Spellbound’ and ‘Pookoo,’ which...

Published 07 Jun, 2024 12:05pm

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It’s Christmas in June for Ottawa filmmakers

OTTAWA: It’s Christmas in Ottawa, with filmmakers this spring and summer capturing couples smooching under...

Published 05 Jun, 2024 11:12pm

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Alec Baldwin, facing manslaughter trial, to star in reality show

LOS ANGELES: Alec Baldwin is to star in a reality TV show, the US actor announced Tuesday, a month before he stands...

Published 05 Jun, 2024 05:53pm

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Mick Jagger, strutting at 80, teases new album and more touring

LOS ANGELES: How does it feel for Mick Jagger to be back on tour singing, dancing and strutting across stadium...

Published 04 Jun, 2024 11:27pm

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Netflix renews ‘Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar’ for season 2

Bollywood filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar’ has been renewed for a second season,...

Published 04 Jun, 2024 04:00pm

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‘Star Wars’ show ‘Acolyte’ merges murder mystery with family drama

LOS ANGELES: For Amandla Stenberg, the ‘Star Wars’ franchise is about how trauma affects everyone and how the...

Published 04 Jun, 2024 01:26pm

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Media mogul Rupert Murdoch, 93, weds for the fifth time

Rupert Murdoch has wed retired marine biologist Elena Zhukova in California, the fifth marriage for the 93-year-old...

Published 03 Jun, 2024 05:10pm

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Supermodels Gigi, Bella Hadid donate $1mn to aid groups supporting Palestinians in Gaza

Supermodels Gigi and Bella Hadid donated $1 million to aid groups supporting Palestinians in the Gaza Strip,...

Published 03 Jun, 2024 03:41pm

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Katy Perry had payday of over $5.4mn to perform at Ambani’s pre-wedding luxury cruise

Musician Katy Perry was paid a sum of over $5.4 million to perform at the second pre-wedding party held atop a...

Published 03 Jun, 2024 03:06pm

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Netflix drama ‘Heera Mandi’ stirs complex past of Pakistan’s ‘courtesans’

LAHORE, Pakistan: The Netflix hit ‘Heeramandi’ depicts the plush and powerful lives of courtesans in the 1940s, but...

Updated 03 Jun, 2024 03:57pm

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Backstreet Boys perform at Ambani pre-wedding celebration: report

Anant Ambani – son of Indian billionnaire Mukesh Ambani – hosted a performance by the Backstreet Boys, as part of a...

Published 31 May, 2024 04:58pm

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What to watch this June: ‘UmroAyyar - A New Beginning’, ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’, ‘A Family Affair’

Summer is already upon us as we swelter in the maddening heat, waiting for much respite. For those who are not...

Updated 31 May, 2024 05:41pm

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‘No one’s going to care about your little beautiful songs’: Arooj Aftab speaks about her new album

Grammy winning artist released new music on Friday

Published 31 May, 2024 02:46pm

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‘Heartbreaking and terrifying’: Malala Yousafzai condemns Rafah attack

She has come under fire earlier for not speaking up about Gaza

Published 30 May, 2024 03:52pm

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Robert De Niro calls Trump a ‘clown’ outside trial in Biden campaign message

WASHINGTON: Actor Robert De Niro called Donald Trump a “clown” who is bent on destroying American democracy on...

Published 29 May, 2024 01:34pm

Movies & Music

Nueplex Cinemas dropped Pakistani production ‘Agent Anila’ trailer, but netizens are distraught

Nueplex Cinemas recently released a trailer of Qasim Panhwar Films’ production ‘Agent Anila’, starring Lollywood...

Published 27 May, 2024 05:57pm

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‘Black Dog’ wins Un Certain Regard competition at Cannes

CANNES, France: ‘Black Dog,’ about a man released from prison who returns home to his remote town in China to rid it...

Published 25 May, 2024 02:19pm

Movies & Music

Cannes Film Festival top prize: Who will win?

CANNES, France: A Donald Trump biopic, a musical about a Mexican cartel boss and Francis Ford Coppola’s long-time...

Published 25 May, 2024 02:05pm

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Model Bella Hadid makes a statement, steps out in Keffiyeh dress in Cannes

Model, who is of Palestinian descent, has already spoken out against Israeli aggression in Gaza

Published 24 May, 2024 06:33pm

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Humaima Malick, Shaan Shahid set to feature in patriotic spy thriller

Actors Shaan Shahid and Humaima Malick are all set to unite for an upcoming spy movie, ‘Red, White, and Green’, it...

Published 24 May, 2024 05:26pm

Movies & Music

India comes to Cannes despite challenges for indie films

CANNES, France: India’s arthouse cinema is having its moment in the sun with several films competing in Cannes,...

Published 24 May, 2024 02:58pm

Movies & Music

Cher, Demi Moore entertain guests at glamorous Cannes fundraiser for AIDS

CANNES, France: From Cher to Demi Moore and Magic Johnson, the fashion and entertainment industry’s biggest names...

Published 24 May, 2024 02:00pm

Movies & Music

Palestinian films ‘more important than ever’, directors say in Cannes

CANNES, France: Veteran Palestinian film director Rashid Masharawi was abroad when the Gaza war broke out last year,...

Published 23 May, 2024 05:00pm

Movies & Music

Actors union backs Scarlett Johansson after claim of voice misuse by OpenAI

SAG-AFTRA, an influential body representing television, radio, motion pictures, commercials and games artists, on...

Published 22 May, 2024 03:45pm

Movies & Music

LA police probe how ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry obtained lethal ketamine dose

LOS ANGELES: Los Angeles homicide detectives and federal agents are investigating how ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry...

Published 22 May, 2024 03:39pm

Movies & Music

OpenAI to ‘pause’ voice linked to Scarlett Johansson

SAN FRANCISCO: ChatGPT-maker OpenAI on Monday said it was working on temporarily muting a synthetic voice that...

Published 21 May, 2024 08:14pm

Luxury

Jennifer Lopez spotted in jewelry by Bollywood designer Manish Malhotra

Musician and actor's Netflix movie 'Atlas' premieres on May 24

Published 21 May, 2024 06:47pm

Movies & Music

Cate Blanchett urges film industry to include refugee voices

CANNES, France: Australian actor Cate Blanchett, goodwill ambassador for the UN agency for refugees, on Monday urged...

Published 21 May, 2024 02:40pm

Movies & Music

Scarlett Johansson says OpenAI chatbot voice ‘eerily similar’ to hers

Scarlett Johansson on Monday accused OpenAI of creating a voice for the ChatGPT system that sounded “eerily similar”...

Published 21 May, 2024 01:01pm

Movies & Music

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs apologizes after video depicting attack on ex-girlfriend

Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs posted an apology to social media on Sunday, two days after the release of hotel...

Published 20 May, 2024 03:12pm

Movies & Music

Trump biopic hits Cannes Film Festival

CANNES, France: A Donald Trump biopic and the latest dark creation by David Cronenberg premiere in Cannes on Monday...

Published 20 May, 2024 02:48pm

Movies & Music

Business and Bollywood vote in India’s election

MUMBAI: India’s financial capital Mumbai began voting when six-week national elections resumed on Monday, with much...

Updated 20 May, 2024 01:40pm

Movies & Music

Richard Gere drew on father’s death for role in Cannes entry ‘Oh, Canada’

CANNES, France: Richard Gere, once a Hollywood leading man, said he drew on his feelings following his father’s...

Published 18 May, 2024 07:31pm

Movies & Music

Costner, Gere, Demi Moore: Hollywood icons on Cannes comeback trail

PARIS: This year’s Cannes Film Festival hosts a trio of heartthrobs from the back end of the 20th century, making...

Published 17 May, 2024 10:11pm

Movies & Music

Bollywood star Aishwarya Rai Bachchan attends Cannes Film Festival

Walks red carpet for Frances Ford Coppola's 'Megalopolis'

Published 17 May, 2024 05:06pm

Movies & Music

After decades, Francis Ford Coppola’s opus ‘Megalopolis’ finally debuts at Cannes

CANNES: Legendary director Francis Ford Coppola closed a decades-in-the-making chapter of his long career on...

Published 17 May, 2024 02:42pm

Movies & Music

Cannes Film Festival to feature Pakistani animated feature ‘The Chronicles of Umro Ayyar’

The 77th Cannes Film Festival will screen Pakistani 3D-animated feature film, ‘The Chronicles of Umro Ayyar’,...

Published 16 May, 2024 05:40pm

Movies & Music

Francis Ford Coppola’s epic ‘Megalopolis’ finally arrives at Cannes

'Godfather' director has been accused of inappropriate behavior on set

Published 16 May, 2024 02:37pm

Movies & Music

‘Bridgerton’ Season 3 dives into friends-to-lovers romance

LOS ANGELES: When Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton were preparing to film Season 3 of the regency era romance series...

Published 16 May, 2024 12:54pm

Movies & Music

Cannes gets rolling with strong day for women on screen

CANNES, France: The Cannes Film Festival got rolling on Wednesday with a strong day for female representation,...

Published 15 May, 2024 06:32pm

Movies & Music

Greta Gerwig’s jury at the Cannes Film Festival

PARIS: An eight member jury led by Greta Gerwig will decide the winner of this year’s Palme d’Or, the top prize of...

Published 14 May, 2024 11:10pm

Movies & Music

Meryl Streep: Hollywood’s peerless star

CANNES, France: There is a strong case to be made that Meryl Streep, who picks up a lifetime achievement award at...

Published 14 May, 2024 08:24pm

Movies & Music

‘Downton Abbey’ to return with a third movie

LONDON: The fictitious Crawley family and their servants running a sprawling English country estate in the early...

Published 14 May, 2024 04:16pm

Movies & Music

‘Digital guillotine’: Hollywood celebrities face backlash over Gaza silence

Reality star Kim Kardashian, who attended the Met Gala in New York, has lost hundreds of thousands of Instagram followers in recent days

Updated 14 May, 2024 05:33pm

Movies & Music

Big movies, strange mood as Cannes Film Festival prepares for opening night

CANNES: The excitement that usually builds to a crescendo ahead of the Cannes Film Festival’s opening night has been...

Published 14 May, 2024 02:37pm

Movies & Music

Seinfeld speech at Duke commencement prompts walkout protesting his support for Israel

Dozens of students walked out of Duke University’s commencement ceremony on Sunday as some chanted “free Palestine”...

Published 13 May, 2024 04:54pm

Movies & Music

Actors playing Mohammed Ali Jinnah, Fatima revealed by SonyLIV

Indian streamer SonyLIV unveiled the actors playing the founder of Pakistan, Mohammed Ali Jinnah, and his sister...

Published 11 May, 2024 04:59pm

Movies & Music

‘Pakistan Crescent Collective’ set to debut at Cannes Film Festival

The festival will take place from May 14-20

Published 11 May, 2024 02:59pm

Movies & Music

Beach Boys book covers 60 years of sun, surf and Good Vibrations

LONDON: Beach Boys share their story in a new book chronicling their rise from a small garage band formed in a Los...

Published 11 May, 2024 02:20pm

Movies & Music

Disney, Warner Bros Discovery launch US streaming bundle

NEW YORK: Disney and Warner Bros Discovery announced a joint streaming offering on Wednesday that will bring...

Updated 09 May, 2024 02:13pm

Movies & Music

Macklemore supports Palestinians, campus protests with new track titled ‘Hind’s Hall’

NEW YORK: Macklemore has released a new song in support of Palestinians that also praises students across the United...

Published 08 May, 2024 05:08pm

Movies & Music

‘Heeramandi’, Netflix’s biggest-budget Indian original to date, is also Bhansali’s grandest yet

‘Heeramandi’ – a collaboration between Netflix and Bollywood filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali – is the streamer’s...

Published 08 May, 2024 04:22pm

Movies & Music

John Krasinski’s ‘IF’ brings imaginary world alive for daughters

LONDON: John Krasinski says he made his new film ‘IF’ for his children.The live-action and animated fantasy comedy...

Published 08 May, 2024 01:43pm

Arts

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators protest outside the Met Gala

NEW YORK: Protesters in New York converged near the Met Gala on Monday in a rally against the ongoing Israeli...

Updated 07 May, 2024 07:52pm

Movies & Music

Rap beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar explodes

LOS ANGELES: A long-simmering feud between rap titans Drake and Kendrick Lamar exploded into allegations of...

Published 07 May, 2024 05:02pm

Movies & Music

Isha Ambani, Alia Bhatt stun on Met Gala red carpet

Isha Ambani – daughter of Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani – walked the Met Gala red carpet on Monday night in a...

Updated 07 May, 2024 05:24pm

Movies & Music

Jennifer Lopez, Zendaya among best-dressed at the Met Gala

NEW YORK: Zendaya wore a dark blue gown adorned with grape clusters and Lana Del Rey donned a dramatic headpiece...

Updated 07 May, 2024 05:25pm

Companies

Sony and Apollo propose $26bn Paramount offer, WSJ reports

Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) and private equity firm Apollo Global Management have made a $26 billion cash...

Published 03 May, 2024 06:35pm

Movies & Music

Sanjay Leela Bhansali says he considered Mahira Khan and Fawad Khan for ‘Heeramandi’

Filmmaker initially wanted to cast the duo in a film version of the epic story

Updated 03 May, 2024 04:04pm

Movies & Music

Katrina Kaif rejects global ‘standards of beauty’

Bollywood actor is set to launch her brand Kay Beauty in UAE

Published 02 May, 2024 05:37pm

Movies & Music

Daniel Radcliffe ‘really sad’ over Rowling’s transgender stance

LOS ANGELES: Daniel Radcliffe has said he is saddened by author J.K. Rowling’s stance on transgender rights, telling...

Published 02 May, 2024 03:04pm

Movies & Music

Harvey Weinstein will be retried in New York after rape conviction overturned

Former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein will be retried in New York, the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office...

Published 02 May, 2024 02:39pm

Movies & Music

French actor Gerard Depardieu to be tried in October over alleged sexual assaults

PARIS: French actor Gerard Depardieu will be tried next October for alleged sexual assaults against two women during...

Published 30 Apr, 2024 02:03pm

Movies & Music

Hollywood actor Ryan Reynolds appointed Yas Island’s Chief Island Officer

Reynolds succeeds Jason Momoa as CIO of the Abu Dhabi destination

Updated 29 Apr, 2024 11:36pm

Movies & Music

Mahira Khan honoured at Dubai’s EMIGALA Fashion & Beauty Awards

Pakistani actor Mahira Khan was awarded the ‘Artist in Fashion’ award on Sunday at The EMIGALA Fashion & Beauty...

Published 29 Apr, 2024 05:33pm

Movies & Music

What to watch this May: ‘Heeramandi’, ‘Bridgerton’, ‘Mother of the Bride’

The oppressive summer heat is upon us, but with it a new offering of summer programming is also available across a...

Updated 29 Apr, 2024 04:54pm

Movies & Music

Start me up: The Stones kick off North America tour in Houston

HOUSTON: The Rolling Stones kicked off their North America tour at a packed venue in Houston on Sunday, with people...

Published 29 Apr, 2024 01:45pm

Movies & Music

Why Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction was overturned and what happens next

Thursday’s ruling overturning Harvey Weinstein’s New York rape conviction gives the one-time film mogul a chance at...

Published 27 Apr, 2024 04:57pm

Movies & Music

Taylor Swift beats Beatles in race to 12th UK number one album

LONDON: Taylor Swift topped the British music charts on Friday with ‘The Tortured Poets Department’, outselling the...

Published 27 Apr, 2024 04:49pm

Movies & Music

Zendaya’s tennis movie ‘Challengers’ tests friendship bonds of complex trio

LOS ANGELES: When Zendaya first read the script for director Luca Guadagnino’s romantic sports film ‘Challengers,’...

Updated 26 Apr, 2024 02:53pm

Movies & Music

Harvey Weinstein’s conviction is overturned by top New York court

NEW YORK: New York’s highest court on Thursday overturned the 2020 sex crimes conviction of former Hollywood...

Published 25 Apr, 2024 06:51pm

Luxury

One event of Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant wedding to take place in London: report

Anant Ambani – son of billionaire Mukesh Ambani – is set to tie the knot with Radhika Merchant, and one event of the...

Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:48pm

Movies & Music

Ambani’s JioCinema cuts subscription prices as India’s streaming war heats up

JioCinema, the streaming platform run by India’s Reliance Industries, on Thursday cut prices of its premium offering...

Updated 25 Apr, 2024 02:16pm

Movies & Music

After severe backlash, Malala condemns Israeli government for ‘war crimes’

Education activist and producer Malala Yousafzai issued a statement on Thursday, condemning the Israeli government...

Updated 25 Apr, 2024 12:13pm

Movies & Music

Malala called ‘sell-out’, criticised for collaborating with Hillary Clinton

Education activist and producer Malala Yousafzai came under heavy criticism for collaborating with former Secretary...

Published 24 Apr, 2024 04:16pm

Movies & Music

John Lennon’s lost 1960s acoustic guitar to go up for auction

LONDON: A previously lost 12-string acoustic guitar that belonged to the late John Lennon will go up for sale at an...

Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:22pm

Companies

Netflix rival Viaplay’s organic sales growth slows in Q1

Swedish video streaming company Viaplay’s organic sales grew by 5.6% in its core operations in the first quarter of...

Published 23 Apr, 2024 01:16pm

Movies & Music

Deepfakes of Bollywood stars spark worries of AI meddling in India election

MUMBAI: In fake videos that have gone viral online, two of India’s A-lister Bollywood actors are seen criticizing...

Updated 22 Apr, 2024 02:24pm

Movies & Music

Taylor Swift, tortured poet, exorcises demons with new double album

NEW YORK: Taylor Swift’s hotly anticipated “The Tortured Poets Department” is here along with a surprise second...

Published 22 Apr, 2024 11:14am

Movies & Music

Netflix’s ‘must-see’ TV and film lineup in blockbuster year

Netflix unveiled a sprawling TV and film lineup this year as it bet that must-see content would keep viewers paying...

Published 19 Apr, 2024 08:08pm

Movies & Music

Sting, Deep Purple return to Montreux Jazz Festival

GENEVA: Deep Purple, Sting and Lenny Kravitz will return for this year’s Montreux Jazz Festival, while Duran Duran...

Published 19 Apr, 2024 04:22pm

Movies & Music

Alec Baldwin’s criminal case hinges on a Wild West revolver

TAOS, New Mexico: A Colt .45 ‘Peacemaker’ revolver, a symbol of the American Wild West, is at the center of actor...

Published 19 Apr, 2024 01:48pm

Movies & Music

Pakistani-American musician Arooj Aftab collaborates with actor Tessa Thompson for music video

Her inaugural music video was released on April 18

Updated 18 Apr, 2024 05:37pm

Movies & Music

Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy’s new documentary to premiere at Tribeca Film Festival

Two-time Academy Award-winning filmmaker co-directed feature on designer Diane von Furstenberg

Updated 18 Apr, 2024 05:22pm

Movies & Music

Alia Bhatt, Motaz Azaiza, Ajay Banga among those named TIME100 ‘Most Influential People’

Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt, Palestinian photographer Motaz Azaiza and World Bank President Ajay Banga were among...

Published 17 Apr, 2024 06:44pm

Movies & Music

Thousands of Taylor Swift fans hit by UK ticket scams: Lloyds

LONDON: Thousands of fans of pop megastar Taylor Swift have been hit by a wave of concert ticket scams ahead of her...

Published 17 Apr, 2024 04:19pm

Movies & Music

Bushra Ansari introduces partner Iqbal Hussain, talks societal concerns, pressure

Pakistan actor Bushra Ansari took to her YouTube channel on Monday, looking to address “questions and concerns”...

Updated 16 Apr, 2024 06:11pm

Movies & Music

Ritchie’s tale of ungentlemanly warfare aims to be fun

LONDON: With his latest movie ‘The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare’, which is inspired by a real World War Two...

Published 16 Apr, 2024 01:32pm

Movies & Music

‘Rust’ armorer sentenced to 18 months in fatal shooting by Alec Baldwin

SANTA FE, New Mexico: Hannah Gutierrez, the chief weapons handler for the Western movie ‘Rust,’ was sentenced to 18...

Published 16 Apr, 2024 01:10pm

Movies & Music

Musician Dua Lipa revealed as the first cover star of TIME 100 2024

Singer, songwriter and author Dua Lipa has been revealed as the first of the cover stars of the 2024 TIME 100 list...

Published 15 Apr, 2024 06:27pm

Movies & Music

‘From Gaza With Love’: Palestinian Saint Levant rouses Coachella

INDIO, United States: Saint Levant, the Palestinian-French-Algerian-Serbian rapper who’s found viral fame online,...

Published 15 Apr, 2024 03:19pm

Movies & Music

Tennis drama ‘Challengers’ showcases Zendaya’s versatility

Zendaya relished the double duty of producing ‘Challengers’, a tense drama set in the world of professional tennis,...

Published 11 Apr, 2024 02:44pm

Movies & Music

‘Mad Max’ director readies for fifth installment in ‘addictive’ series

LAS VEGAS: Australian director George Miller described his “Mad Max” series as “addictive” on Monday as he prepares...

Published 09 Apr, 2024 09:35pm

Movies & Music

Beyonce’s country album tops Billboard chart, her eighth #1

NEW YORK: Beyonce’s blockbuster country album ‘Cowboy Carter’ has debuted atop the Billboard 200 chart – the eighth...

Published 09 Apr, 2024 02:27pm

Movies & Music

‘Top Gun: Maverick’ lawsuit rejected by US judge

Paramount Pictures has won the dismissal of a lawsuit claiming its 2022 Tom Cruise blockbuster ‘Top Gun: Maverick’...

Published 08 Apr, 2024 09:12pm

Movies & Music

‘Godzilla x Kong’ dominates North American box office for a second week

LOS ANGELES: ‘Godzilla x Kong’ extended its monstrous reign over the North American box office for a second weekend,...

Published 08 Apr, 2024 04:21pm

Movies & Music

Bollywood plays its part in India election season dominated by Modi

MUMBAI: A Bollywood film about young Indian women recruited by Islamic State has sparked renewed controversy ahead...

Updated 06 Apr, 2024 05:55pm

Movies & Music

Colin Farrell embodies film noir detective in ‘Sugar’

LOS ANGELES: Film noir is back, with a lot of color, starring Colin Farrell in ‘Sugar,’ a new Apple+ series set in...

Published 05 Apr, 2024 05:04pm

Movies & Music

Isha Ambani sells Los Angeles mansion to Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck for $61mn

Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s daughter, Isha Ambani has sold her luxury Los Angeles mansion to musician...

Published 03 Apr, 2024 04:05pm

Movies & Music

Taylor Swift, Christian Louboutin, Magic Johnson newly-minted billionaires: Forbes

Forbes World's Billionaires List 2024 boasts record combined wealth of $14.2 trillion

Published 03 Apr, 2024 03:03pm

Movies & Music

Fans in Beyonce’s native Houston fete new country album

HOUSTON: In Beyonce’s hometown of Houston fans turned out in full force at a roller rink listening party celebrating...

Published 02 Apr, 2024 04:41pm

Movies & Music

‘The Glassworker’ set to release in Pakistan theatres

Animated film previewed at Cannes Film Festival last year

Updated 01 Apr, 2024 03:23pm

Movies & Music

What to watch this April: ‘Ticket to Paradise’, ‘Crew’, ‘Ripley’

George Clooney, Julia Roberts, Kareena Kapoor feature in new films

Updated 30 Mar, 2024 03:25pm

Movies & Music

‘Oppenheimer’ director Christopher Nolan to be given knighthood

LONDON: British-American filmmaker Christopher Nolan, fresh from his Oscar victory for historical drama...

Published 29 Mar, 2024 01:25pm

USA

Obama, Bill Clinton to join Biden to raise $25 million at event with Queen Latifah and Lizzo

WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden will get a boost from Democratic predecessors Barack Obama and Bill Clinton on...

Published 28 Mar, 2024 04:52pm

Movies & Music

Beyonce goes cowboycore with new album heavy on Texas roots

NEW YORK: Beyonce has been a showbiz fixture for nearly three decades, shapeshifting from girl group lead and pop...

Published 28 Mar, 2024 02:58pm

Movies & Music

Beyonce album highlights the Black women changing country music

NASHVILLE: “Twenty-three in Music City / With dreams and high-heeled boots / Singin’ for a crowd of blue eyes / Will...

Published 27 Mar, 2024 01:41pm

Movies & Music

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ properties in L.A. and Miami raided by federal agents

LOS ANGELES: U.S. Department of Homeland Security agents have opened an investigation of hip-hop star Sean ‘Diddy’...

Published 26 Mar, 2024 12:41pm

Movies & Music

Adnan Siddiqui, Sajal Ali celebrate presidential honours

Actors Adnan Siddiqui and Sajal Ali celebrated their recent presidential honours on social media, as they were...

Updated 25 Mar, 2024 06:36pm

Movies & Music

Pakistani musician Faisal Kapadia discusses life in Dubai, plagiarism in industry

Pakistani musician Faisal Kapadia – best known as one half of popular now-defunct band ‘Strings’ – talked about...

Published 22 Mar, 2024 04:30pm

Movies & Music

Global music biz sees 10.2% growth in 2023

PARIS: Global music revenues were up 10.2 percent last year to $28.6 billion, according figures released Thursday,...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 08:20pm

Movies & Music

Apollo offers $11 billion for Paramount Studios: report

NEW YORK: US investment firm Apollo has made an $11 billion offer to buy Paramount Studios, according to a report...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:47pm

Movies & Music

Beyoncé makes her mark on country music, shining light on genre’s Black roots

Texas native and singer-songwriter Denitia was deeply moved when she heard the first notes of Beyoncé’s hit country...

Published 16 Mar, 2024 12:58pm

Movies & Music

Pakistani musician Arooj Aftab set to perform at UK’s Glastonbury Festival

Coldplay, Dua Lipa, Shania Twain also scheduled to perform

Updated 15 Mar, 2024 04:10pm

Movies & Music

US actor Olivia Munn reveals breast cancer diagnosis

LOS ANGELES: Actor Olivia Munn revealed Wednesday that she had undergone a double mastectomy after being diagnosed...

Updated 14 Mar, 2024 03:20pm

Movies & Music

Gwyneth Paltrow’s next step in wellness journey: finding calm

LOS ANGELES: Actor and entrepreneur Gwyneth Paltrow has felt the intense glare of the Hollywood spotlight from a...

Published 14 Mar, 2024 01:49pm

Movies & Music

Norah Jones: ‘People give birth, get married to my music’

PARIS: For more than 20 years, Norah Jones has been the soundtrack to millions of people’s lives, including some of...

Published 13 Mar, 2024 03:12pm

Movies & Music

Top moments from the Oscars

HOLLYWOOD, United States: From Ryan Gosling’s show-stopping ‘I’m Just Ken’ to calls for ceasefire, there were...

Published 12 Mar, 2024 03:35pm

Movies & Music

Pakistan’s Oscar entry, Cannes Title ‘In Flames’ unveils new trailer

Film is set to release in North America on April 12

Updated 12 Mar, 2024 06:25pm

Movies & Music

Full list of Oscar winners at the 96th Academy Awards

LOS ANGELES: The following is a complete list of Oscar winners at the 96th Academy Awards on Sunday, presented at a...

Published 11 Mar, 2024 10:26am

Movies & Music

Oscars 2024: a look at sparkling jewels on the red carpet

NEW YORK: Diamonds and precious gemstones will shine bright on the Oscars red carpet on Sunday, when celebrities...

Published 09 Mar, 2024 03:46pm

Movies & Music

Ryan Gosling to perform ‘Not just Ken’: Oscars producers share vision for gala

LOS ANGELES: When ‘Barbie,’ a neon-pink pop culture phenomenon like no other, was nominated for eight Academy Awards...

Published 07 Mar, 2024 02:40pm

Movies & Music

‘Luckiest’ Oppenheimer biographer rooting for Oscar wins

LOS ANGELES: Kai Bird has just returned from the Jaipur literature festival, where he signed countless copies of his...

Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:08pm

Movies & Music

Alia Bhatt spy film to begin filming in 2024: report

Bhatt will be first woman to headline Yash Raj Films’ spy universe

Published 06 Mar, 2024 02:46pm

Movies & Music

David Beckham on carpet with Guy Ritchie at premiere of ‘The Gentlemen’

Cast from Guy Ritchie’s new TV show said fans of the director’s work will not be disappointed with his series ‘The...

Published 06 Mar, 2024 01:29pm

Movies & Music

The 10 contenders for the best picture Oscar

LOS ANGELES: From dramas about the atomic bomb and Auschwitz, to comedies about dolls and sex-mad reanimated...

Published 05 Mar, 2024 05:27pm

Movies & Music

‘Barbenheimer’ mania fuels U.S. gambling on the Oscars

LOS ANGELES: After a summer face-off at the box office, the “Barbenheimer” battle is headed to online gambling sites...

Published 04 Mar, 2024 10:13pm

Movies & Music

Singapore says Taylor Swift gig grant not as high as speculated

SINGAPORE: Singapore said Monday its grant to Taylor Swift for her concerts in the city was nowhere near as high as...

Published 04 Mar, 2024 01:38pm

Movies & Music

Swifties make pricey pilgrimage to star’s only Southeast Asian stop

SINGAPORE: Filipina Charlyn Suizo is in Singapore this week for one reason only: Taylor Swift. The 30-year-old...

Published 03 Mar, 2024 05:23pm

Movies & Music

Los Alamos sees tourism boost as ‘Oppenheimer’ fame grows

LOS ALAMOS, United States: Christopher Nolan’s $1 billion-grossing ‘Oppenheimer’ hasn’t just lined the pockets of...

Published 02 Mar, 2024 04:02pm

Movies & Music

Universal-TikTok feud ramps up as more songs come down

NEW YORK: Universal Music Group has lambasted TikTok’s approach to AI as the feud between the two companies over...

Published 02 Mar, 2024 01:52pm

Movies & Music

Ambani wedding: Rihanna, Zuckerberg in India for party thrown by Asia’s richest man

JAMNAGAR, India: Rihanna and Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg were in India Friday for an extravagant pre-wedding party...

Published 01 Mar, 2024 06:39pm

Arts

Arab musicians’ songs about Gaza put spotlight on Palestinian issues

From pathos to praise of Hamas, songs written by musicians across the Middle East in response to Israel’s offensive...

Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:08pm

Movies & Music

A Minute With: the ‘Dune: Part Two’ cast on costumes, politics and veils

LOS ANGELES: The sci-fi epic ‘Dune’ saga, based on Frank Herbert’s 1965 novel and starring Timothee Chalamet and...

Published 01 Mar, 2024 01:56pm

Movies & Music

Ignored by ‘Oppenheimer,’ atomic test victims speak out

WHITE SANDS, United States: Wesley Burris was fast asleep in bed when the world’s first atomic bomb exploded just 25...

Published 29 Feb, 2024 09:05pm

Movies & Music

Ryan Gosling, Billie Eilish, Osage singers to perform at Oscars

LOS ANGELES: Ryan Gosling is definitely Kenough to sing live at the Oscars. Gosling, the Academy Award-nominated...

Published 29 Feb, 2024 05:23pm

Movies & Music

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh expecting first child

Bollywood power-duo Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh are expecting their first child, the couple announced on...

Published 29 Feb, 2024 02:14pm

Movies & Music

‘Jamun Ka Darakht’ wins best Social Justice Short Film at World Film Festival in Cannes

Pakistani film ‘Jamun Ka Darakht’ won the Best Social Justice Short Film at the World Film Festival in Cannes, it...

Published 28 Feb, 2024 04:33pm

Movies & Music

Australian police investigate Taylor Swift’s dad over alleged assault

SYDNEY: Australian police are investigating claims Taylor Swift’s father – nicknamed “Papa Swift” by her adoring...

Published 27 Feb, 2024 09:03pm

Movies & Music

Eagles’ ‘Hotel California’ lyrics drama plays out in NY court

NEW YORK: The Eagles frontman Don Henley said Monday he was the victim of “extortion” as the trial began of three...

Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:03pm

Movies & Music

What to watch this March: ‘Dune: Part Two’, ‘Spaceman’, ‘Maamla Legal Hai’

As we get ready to welcome Spring and the inevitable rise in temperature, there is a whole slew of offerings ready...

Published 27 Feb, 2024 11:00am

Movies & Music

Hotels, flights booked out as ‘Swift effect’ hits Singapore

SINGAPORE: The “Swift effect” is about to hit Southeast Asia but Singapore has left some of its neighbours seeing...

Published 26 Feb, 2024 04:47pm

Movies & Music

Barbra Streisand bestowed with SAG lifetime award

LOS ANGELES: Actress, singer, movie director and producer Barbra Streisand was honored on Saturday with the Screen...

Published 26 Feb, 2024 12:21pm

Movies & Music

George Michael honoured with UK collectible coin

LONDON: Late British singer-songwriter George Michael is being honoured with a personalised collectible coin....

Published 26 Feb, 2024 12:16pm

Movies & Music

Another ‘Barbenheimer’ battle brewing at Saturday’s SAG awards

LOS ANGELES: Blockbuster movies ‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer’ face off again on Saturday, when they compete at the...

Published 24 Feb, 2024 08:21pm

Movies & Music

Beyonce storms to first UK no.1 in 14 years with ’Texas Hold ‘Em’

LONDON: Music superstar Beyonce revealed the title of what appears to be her first solo album in six years,...

Published 24 Feb, 2024 01:17pm

Movies & Music

Elton John items fetch $8mn at New York auction

NEW YORK: Nearly $100,000 for Elton John’s monogrammed silver boots and around $2 million for a triptych by street...

Published 23 Feb, 2024 02:05pm

Movies & Music

‘Wonka’ star Chalamet braves desert dystopia in ‘Dune 2’

PARIS: ‘Wonka’ star Timothee Chalamet transforms into a desert warrior chief in the second film of the blockbuster...

Published 22 Feb, 2024 04:41pm

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The Beatles: Sam Mendes to direct four films - one about each band member

Sony Pictures Entertainment and Oscar-winning filmmaker Sam Mendes have set plans to make four separate theatrical...

Updated 21 Feb, 2024 05:15pm

Arts

‘Oppenheimer’ triumphs at BAFTA Film Awards

LONDON: ‘Oppenheimer’, a three-hour epic about the making of the atomic bomb during World War Two, was the big...

Published 19 Feb, 2024 01:14am

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Paul McCartney’s stolen Beatles bass guitar found after 51 years

LONDON: A stolen Hofner bass guitar belonging to Paul McCartney and used to record The Beatles’ first two albums has...

Published 17 Feb, 2024 11:56pm

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Politics and glamour mark Berlin Film Festival’s opening night

BERLIN: Even the red carpet at the Berlin Film Festival’s opening ceremony was not free of politics on Thursday...

Published 16 Feb, 2024 01:36pm

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Star-studded ‘Dune: Part Two’ rolls into London for world premiere

LONDON: The desert planet Arrakis came to London’s Leicester Square on Thursday as the star-studded ‘Dune: Part...

Published 16 Feb, 2024 01:00pm

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‘Bridgerton’ returns for new season and new romance

LONDON: The cast of ‘Bridgerton’ offered fans a sneak peak of its third season on Wednesday, sharing a glimpse of...

Published 15 Feb, 2024 02:02pm

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Snoop Dogg to bring a new take to NBC’s Olympics coverage

PASADENA, California: Rapper Snoop Dogg, who is returning to NBC’s Olympics coverage this summer with a higher...

Published 15 Feb, 2024 01:50pm

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PCB releases PSL 9 anthem featuring Ali Zafar, Aima Baig

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday officially launched the anthem for Pakistan Super League (PSL) season...

Updated 14 Feb, 2024 08:59pm

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Karan Johar, Sara Ali Khan’s new film set to debut on Prime Video

The original film will premiere on March 21

Published 13 Feb, 2024 03:31pm

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Gosling, Stone and a canine star mingle at Oscar nominees’ lunch

LOS ANGELES: Stars of ‘Barbie,’ ‘Oppenheimer’ and other Oscar-nominated films came together on Monday at the annual...

Published 13 Feb, 2024 02:42pm

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Adnan Siddiqui starrer ‘Jamun Ka Darakht’ selected for Cannes World Film Festival

Writer Bee Gul and director Rafay Rashdi’s short film ‘Jamun Ka Darakht’ has been officially selected to screen at...

Published 12 Feb, 2024 11:20pm

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‘The New Look’ explores dark origins of French fashion

PARIS: The fashion world makes for eye-catching TV, but the makers of ‘The New Look’, about the origins of Dior and...

Published 12 Feb, 2024 06:36pm

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Taylor Swift in the spotlight on Super Bowl Sunday

LAS VEGAS: Pop superstar Taylor Swift chugged a drink, bit her nails, buried her face in her hands and hugged her...

Published 12 Feb, 2024 02:00pm

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Usher dazzles at Super Bowl halftime show with help from his friends

LAS VEGAS: Usher delivered a high-energy Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday that featured surprise appearances by...

Published 12 Feb, 2024 01:39pm

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Usher teases guest stars for Super Bowl halftime show

LAS VEGAS: R&B star Usher on Thursday revealed he will be joined by guest performers when he takes the stage for...

Published 10 Feb, 2024 01:53pm

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‘Peaked TV’: US scripted shows dropped in 2023

PASADENA, California: The number of scripted television series in the United States declined by 14% in 2023, FX...

Published 10 Feb, 2024 01:39pm

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Abu Dhabi set to host ‘Dune: Part Two’ premiere

Middle East event will be held on February 18

Published 09 Feb, 2024 05:08pm

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Disney beats forecasts as streaming struggles improve

SAN FRANCISCO: Disney on Wednesday reported higher than expected profit in the final three months of last year as it...

Published 08 Feb, 2024 07:14pm

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Prince William thanks public for messages about King Charles and wife Kate

Prince William thanked the British public for their kind messages about his wife Kate following her recent surgery...

Published 08 Feb, 2024 01:31pm

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Networks unite to create new sports streaming platform

MIAMI: ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros Discovery have reached an agreement on a new streaming platform for live sports...

Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:09pm

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‘The great contraction’ hits Hollywood

When stars returned to the red carpet in early January after two bruising strikes to celebrate the success of...

Published 07 Feb, 2024 01:56pm

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Spotify passes 600 million users, expects profitable 2024 start

STOCKHOLM: Music streaming giant Spotify on Tuesday said it passed 600 million monthly users at the end of 2023, and...

Published 06 Feb, 2024 08:31pm

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New ‘Jurassic World’ movie to be out in 2025

Film will mark beginning of a fresh storyline in a series that has spanned three decades

Published 06 Feb, 2024 05:02pm

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Alia Bhatt joins ‘urgent’ wildlife crime drama as executive producer

'Poacher', based on true events, tells the story of the largest ivory poaching ring in Indian history

Updated 06 Feb, 2024 08:30pm

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Vegas spectacle launches Super Bowl week, with Taylor Swift on everyone’s lips

LAS VEGAS: Super Bowl week opened on Monday night with a sensory-overload spectacle at the Las Vegas Allegiant...

Published 06 Feb, 2024 01:42pm

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Grammys 2024: Taylor Swift makes history with fourth album of year win

LOS ANGELES: Pop superstar Taylor Swift set another record on Sunday, winning the Grammy award for album of the year...

Published 05 Feb, 2024 01:20pm

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Springsteen rocks with Jon Bon Jovi at pre-Grammys tribute

LOS ANGELES: Bruce Springsteen and other music stars paid tribute to rocker Jon Bon Jovi on Friday at an annual...

Published 03 Feb, 2024 05:53pm

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Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar’ offers first look

Netflix unveiled the first footage from ‘Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar,’ on Thursday – a period drama series...

Published 02 Feb, 2024 06:27pm

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Will AI mean the death of music, or herald a new era of creativity?

GDANSK/LONDON: Inside a recording room at Queen Mary University of London, a group of researchers fiddle with novel...

Published 01 Feb, 2024 02:18pm

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Universal Music, TikTok fail to reach new licensing agreement

Universal Music Group (UMG) will cease licensing its content to TikTok and TikTok Music services, as the music label...

Published 31 Jan, 2024 10:32am

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What to watch this February: ‘Argylle’, ‘Taxali Gate’, ‘Suspicion’

In a prelude to the Academy Awards in March, there is of course, the entire Oscar-worthy list of films to catch up...

Published 30 Jan, 2024 06:40pm

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‘Suits’ sets new streaming record in 2023, eclipsing ‘The Office’

Legal drama ‘Suits’ took the top spot as the most streamed title ever from another audience favorite ‘The Office’ in...

Published 30 Jan, 2024 02:08pm

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Bollywood air force film ‘Fighter’ tops weekend global box office with $25mn

Movie shows Indian conflicts with Pakistan and was banned across the Middle East, reports say

Updated 29 Jan, 2024 10:12pm

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Taylor Swift searches blocked on X after fake explicit images spread

NEW YORK: The social media platform X has blocked users from searching for Taylor Swift after fake sexually explicit...

Published 29 Jan, 2024 01:41pm

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Fake online images of Taylor Swift alarm White House

WASHINGTON: The White House said on Friday it was alarmed by fake online images of the pop singer Taylor Swift and...

Updated 27 Jan, 2024 04:53pm

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Atif Aslam, Ellie Goulding, AP Dhillon among upcoming performances in Dubai

As winter and its accompanying festivities continue in Dubai, a slew of festivals and events are set to take place...

Updated 25 Jan, 2024 09:16pm

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Jon Stewart is returning to ‘The Daily Show’ during US election cycle

NEW YORK: Political comedian Jon Stewart is returning to ‘The Daily Show’ as executive producer and will host every...

Published 25 Jan, 2024 12:59pm

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India’s Zee asks Sony to withdraw merger termination

BENGALURU: Zee Entertainment said on Wednesday it has called on Sony Group to withdraw the Japanese company’s...

Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:21pm

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‘Oppenheimer,’ ‘Poor Things’ lead Oscar nominations

BEVERLY HILLS, California: Historical epic ‘Oppenheimer,’ about the race to build the first atomic bomb, landed a...

Published 23 Jan, 2024 08:30pm

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‘Barbenheimer’ expected to lead the way at Oscar nominations

LOS ANGELES: The film world will learn Tuesday who is in the running for this year’s Oscars, with box office...

Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:04pm

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‘Oppenheimer’ leads BAFTA Film Awards nominations

LONDON: Historical drama ‘Oppenheimer’, one of last year’s highest- earning movies, led nominations for the BAFTAs...

Published 19 Jan, 2024 02:06pm

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Donald Glover brings ‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith’ back on the screen

LONDON: The married couple of assassins from the hit movie ‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith’ returns to action in a new TV...

Published 18 Jan, 2024 01:55pm

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Lana Del Rey, Doja Cat, Tyler, the Creator to headline Coachella 2024

NEW YORK: Lana Del Rey, Doja Cat and Tyler, The Creator will headline this year’s edition of the Coachella music...

Published 17 Jan, 2024 04:15pm

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Swifties’ enthusiasm for their idol’s tour boosts travel demand in Europe

Taylor Swift fans, commonly known as ‘Swifties’, are spurring massive air travel demand in Europe as they follow...

Published 16 Jan, 2024 06:56pm

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Elton John gets EGOT with Emmys win

LOS ANGELES: Legendary entertainer Elton John on Monday joined a select club of winners of the awards grand slam –...

Published 16 Jan, 2024 01:43pm

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‘Succession,’ ‘The Bear’ prevail at nostalgic Emmy Awards

LOS ANGELES: Media dynasty drama ‘Succession’ and restaurant dramedy ‘The Bear’ dominated the Emmy Awards on Monday,...

Published 16 Jan, 2024 12:00pm

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‘Succession’ set to dominate TV’s delayed Emmys

LOS ANGELES: Postponed by four months because of Hollywood strikes, the Emmy Awards will finally celebrate...

Published 15 Jan, 2024 04:32pm

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‘Mean Girls,’ back in school, top N.America box office

LOS ANGELES: Paramount’s new musical version of ‘Mean Girls’ bullied its way to the top of the North American box...

Published 15 Jan, 2024 02:32pm

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‘Top Gun 3’ in the works: report

Grossing nearly $1.5 bn, 'Top Gun: Maverick' was Tom Cruise's most successful film

Published 13 Jan, 2024 05:13pm

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Three-day Karachi Eat Food festival to begin at Beach Park

The popular Karachi Eat Food festival begins Friday, aiming to host over 120 new and returning vendors who will have...

Published 12 Jan, 2024 05:45pm

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Veteran actor Khalid Butt passes away in Lahore

Veteran Pakistan actor and director Khalid Saleem Butt passed away in Lahore Thursday night at the age of 76,...

Updated 12 Jan, 2024 07:16pm

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Netflix pulls Indian culinary drama after religious backlash

NEW DELHI: A popular newly released Indian film was pulled from Netflix on Thursday after a backlash from Hindu...

Published 11 Jan, 2024 07:56pm

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What did Pakistanis watch on YouTube in 2023?

YouTube revealed its most-viewed list of videos watched by Pakistani viewers, which were dominated by local dramas,...

Published 11 Jan, 2024 04:13pm

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SAG Awards: ‘Barbie,’ ‘Oppenheimer’ lead nominations in prelude to Oscars

LOS ANGELES: Box office hits ‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer’ landed four nominations each for Hollywood’s Screen Actors...

Published 11 Jan, 2024 03:40pm

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Amazon to lay off several hundred staff in Prime Video, Studios

Amazon.com will lay off several hundred employees in its streaming and studio operations, it said in an internal...

Published 11 Jan, 2024 02:53pm

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Anthony Hopkins debates weighty topics in ‘Freud’s Last Session’

NEW YORK: Oscar-winning British actor Anthony Hopkins steps into the role of psychologist Sigmund Freud in a new...

Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:13pm

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Baby Yoda heads to big screen in new ‘Star Wars’ movie

LOS ANGELES: Baby Yoda’s next adventure will take the young alien, seen only on a hit ‘Star Wars’ streaming series,...

Published 10 Jan, 2024 02:42pm

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Tom Cruise and Warner Bros Discovery teams up for films deal

Warner Bros Discovery said on Tuesday it had struck a deal with Tom Cruise, one of Hollywood’s most bankable actors,...

Published 10 Jan, 2024 02:15pm

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NY Times essay speculating over Swift’s sexuality sparks backlash

NEW YORK: A lengthy essay speculating over superstar Taylor Swift’s sexuality has triggered anger online, with some...

Published 09 Jan, 2024 06:06pm

Movies & Music

Golden Globes viewership on CBS jumps 50% from last year

LOS ANGELES: Viewership for Sunday’s star-studded Golden Globe awards rose 50% from last year, averaging 9.4 million...

Published 09 Jan, 2024 02:27pm

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Stars glitter on Globes red carpet

LOS ANGELES: Hollywood A-listers turned up in force Sunday on the red carpet at the Golden Globes, serving up killer...

Updated 08 Jan, 2024 01:59pm

Movies & Music

‘Oppenheimer’ tops Golden Globes on bittersweet night for ‘Barbie’

LOS ANGELES: ‘Oppenheimer,’ Christopher Nolan’s drama about the inventor of the atomic bomb, topped the Golden...

Published 08 Jan, 2024 12:36pm

Movies & Music

List of key Golden Globe nominees

LOS ANGELES: Here are the nominees in key categories for the 81st Golden Globe Awards, which will be handed out on...

Published 05 Jan, 2024 03:14pm

Movies & Music

New-look Golden Globes prepares to toast ‘Barbenheimer’

LOS ANGELES: Organizers of the newly reformed Golden Globes hope that a “Barbenheimer” love-in can help to...

Published 05 Jan, 2024 02:36pm

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Explainer: Golden Globes 2024 embark on new era for awards show

LOS ANGELES: The 81st Golden Globes, the kickoff to the Hollywood film and TV awards season, will take place on...

Published 04 Jan, 2024 09:44pm

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‘Barbie’ brings her pink party to Sunday’s Golden Globes

LOS ANGELES: Hollywood stars are preparing to dance the night away as box office smash ‘Barbie’ leads nominees for...

Published 04 Jan, 2024 09:18pm

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AI Elvis to make virtual reality comeback in London show

LONDON: Elvis Presley fans who missed out on seeing their hero when he was alive will be able to catch a glimpse of...

Published 04 Jan, 2024 12:42pm

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Mickey Mouse horror films announced as Disney copyright expires

LOS ANGELES: Oh boy! Barely 24 hours after Disney’s initial copyright on Mickey Mouse expired, two new indie horror...

Published 03 Jan, 2024 04:39pm

Movies & Music

Snoop Dogg to be Paris Olympics special correspondent for NBC

NEW YORK: Acclaimed rapper Snoop Dogg will be a special reporter for US broadcaster NBC at the Paris Olympics this...

Published 03 Jan, 2024 01:47pm

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‘Rude and inappropriate’: Sophie Marceau remembers Depardieu

PARIS: Sophie Marceau, one of France’s best-loved actors, said in an interview published Thursday that film icon...

Published 29 Dec, 2023 03:42pm

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Legal battles loom as first Mickey Mouse copyright ends

LOS ANGELES: Almost a century after his big-screen debut, Mickey Mouse enters the public domain Monday, opening the...

Published 29 Dec, 2023 01:49pm

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Significant cultural moments that dominated headlines in 2023

As 2023 draws to a close, it is with a somber mood that we look back to reflect on the highs and lows of the past...

Updated 28 Dec, 2023 09:26pm

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Shakira’s home city unveils giant statue of ‘Hips Don’t Lie’ singer

Grammy-winning Colombian singer Shakira, one of the world’s top-selling musicians, has been immortalized in her...

Published 28 Dec, 2023 01:57pm

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What to watch this January: ‘Nayab’, ‘Masters Of The Air’, ‘Expats’

As we head into the new year, some plan their resolutions, while some may add new adventures to their list of things...

Published 27 Dec, 2023 04:00pm

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‘Aquaman,’ ‘Color Purple’ notch notable weekends at North American box office

LOS ANGELES: ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom,’ starring Jason Momoa as a sea-dwelling superhero, splashed to the top...

Updated 27 Dec, 2023 01:13pm

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‘Parasite’ actor Lee found dead amid drug accusations

SEOUL: Lee Sun-kyun, an actor in South Korea’s Oscar-winning film ‘Parasite’, was found dead on Wednesday by...

Updated 27 Dec, 2023 01:25pm

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Actor Charlie Sheen attacked in his Malibu home, suspect arrested

LOS ANGELES: Actor Charlie Sheen was attacked in his luxury Malibu home, police said Friday, with the suspect...

Published 26 Dec, 2023 04:30pm

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Dozens of French actors denounce ‘lynching’ of Depardieu

PARIS: Nearly 60 French actors and other prominent figures have denounced the “lynching” of disgraced cinema legend...

Published 26 Dec, 2023 04:23pm

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Pakistan’s ‘In Flames’ misses the cut for Oscars

‘In Flames’, Pakistan’s official submission for the 96th Academy Awards, did not make the shortlist as results were...

Published 22 Dec, 2023 05:04pm

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Actor Vin Diesel hit with sexual battery lawsuit by former assistant

A former assistant to the actor Vin Diesel filed a lawsuit against him on Thursday alleging that he sexually...

Updated 22 Dec, 2023 02:53pm

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‘Ferrari’ hopes to drive non-car lovers into theaters

LOS ANGELES: The cast of director Michael Mann’s ‘Ferrari’ is keen to point out to audiences that the film is not...

Published 21 Dec, 2023 02:51pm

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Warner Bros Discovery, Paramount Global met to discuss potential deal: source

Warner Bros Discovery CEO David Zaslav met with Paramount Global CEO Bob Bakish to discuss a potential deal between...

Updated 21 Dec, 2023 03:15pm

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Yash Raj Films CEO bullish on 2024 as well, says India ‘is where the party is at’

India is where the party is at, and everybody wants to be on the guestlist, said the CEO of Bollywood studio Yash...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 07:30pm

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Shah Rukh Khan unveils new ‘Dunki’ poster, anticipates 2023’s third blockbuster

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan released a series of images on Instagram on Tuesday ahead of Thursday’s release...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:20pm

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Sony’s India unit says it has not yet agreed to merger deadline extension with Zee

BENGALURU: Sony Group Corp’s Indian unit said on Tuesday that it has not yet agreed to prolong a merger deadline...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 02:00pm

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Actor Matthew Perry died from ‘acute effects of ketamine’

LOS ANGELES: ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry died from the “acute effects” of the powerful sedative ketamine that,...

Published 16 Dec, 2023 02:53pm

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A Disney-Reliance India entertainment merger may be beset with antitrust headaches

NEW DELHI: A merger of Walt Disney’s India unit and billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s media business would create an...

Published 15 Dec, 2023 04:33pm

Movies & Music

Netflix takes ‘Stranger Things’ to the stage in London

LONDON: The unusual world of Hawkins, Indiana, came alive in London on Thursday as Netflix debuted a stage play...

Published 15 Dec, 2023 01:35pm

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‘Barbie’ director Greta Gerwig to head 77th Cannes Film Festival jury

PARIS: The Cannes Film Festival announced Thursday that Greta Gerwig, director of summer blockbuster ‘Barbie’, will...

Published 14 Dec, 2023 01:40pm

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In review: ‘The Archies’, a classic story retold (with a 60s twist)

Stunning cinematography, a crop of fresh young actors, and a close look into the Anglo-Indian community of India –...

Published 13 Dec, 2023 06:23pm

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Actor Andre Braugher, star of ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’, dead at 61

Two-time Emmy-winning actor Andre Braugher, star of the television comedy ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ and the 1990s police...

Published 13 Dec, 2023 01:54pm

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Netflix releases vast viewing data for first time

LOS ANGELES: Netflix for the first time published detailed viewing figures about thousands of its shows and movies...

Published 13 Dec, 2023 01:20pm

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Tribute paid to Ustad Salamat Ali & Ustad Sharafat Ali

LAHORE: In a celebration of classical melodies, Alhamra Arts Center, The Mall, hosted a mesmerizing classical music...

Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am

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‘Barbie’ edges ‘Oppenheimer’ to lead Golden Globe nominations

BEVERLY HILLS, California: Pink-themed movie phenomenon ‘Barbie’ topped the list of nominees for Hollywood’s Golden...

Published 12 Dec, 2023 02:06pm

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‘Barbenheimer’ tipped to dominate revamped Golden Globes nominations

LOS ANGELES: ‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer’ – the unlikely pair of films that dominated the box office and spawned...

Published 11 Dec, 2023 12:12pm

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Time of the sign: Hollywood landmark hits 100

HOLLYWOOD, United States: The landmark word has loomed over Tinseltown since before movies started talking, becoming...

Published 09 Dec, 2023 01:18pm

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Pakistan’s Oscar entry ‘In Flames’ screens at Red Sea International Film Festival

Third edition of event remains underway in Jeddah until December 9

Published 08 Dec, 2023 03:43pm

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Gaza and Instagram make an explosive mix in Hollywood

PARIS: Hollywood celebrities are paying the price for taking sides in the Gaza war – plastering their social media...

Updated 08 Dec, 2023 03:47pm

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs accused in gang-rape of teenager in New York

Hip-hop star Sean “Diddy” Combs was accused in federal court on Wednesday of taking part in the gang rape of a...

Published 07 Dec, 2023 03:52pm

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Finance czars, Taylor Swift, ‘Barbie’ among Forbes’ World’s Most Powerful Women 2023

President of the European Central Bank Christine Lagarde, Managing Direcor of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)...

Published 06 Dec, 2023 08:21pm

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Tom Hanks brings love of space to new immersive London show

LONDON: Archive footage of space rockets taking off beam across giant walls in a new immersive show in London, as...

Published 06 Dec, 2023 07:34pm

Arts

10 prominent Pakistanis granted UAE Golden Visas

Ali Zafar, Maya Ali and Naseem Shah among many Pakistani celebrities who have received the coveted visa

Published 06 Dec, 2023 03:47pm

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Hollywood braces for actors’ vote on strike deal

LOS ANGELES: Hollywood on Tuesday anxiously waited to learn if actors have approved their union’s hard-fought deal...

Published 06 Dec, 2023 01:46pm

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‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ trailer drops, flagging 2025 release

SAN FRANCISCO: The first trailer for ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ hit YouTube in a surprise, ahead-of-schedule post on...

Updated 05 Dec, 2023 05:47pm

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Adam Driver on biopic ‘Ferrari’: ‘the pressure was on to get it right’

LONDON: American actor Adam Driver once again puts on an Italian accent in his latest film, playing carmaker Enzo...

Published 05 Dec, 2023 01:43pm

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Ranbir Kapoor’s ‘Animal’ tops box-office charts in opening weekend

Ranbir Kapoor’s ‘Animal’ topped global box-office charts over its opening weekend with $42.1 million, ahead of...

Published 04 Dec, 2023 07:12pm

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Verizon announces Netflix, Max streaming bundle for customers

Monday it would offer streaming subscriptions to Netflix and Warner Bros Discovery-owned Max platforms as a bundle...

Published 04 Dec, 2023 06:43pm

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Spotify cuts 17% of jobs as economic growth slows

STOCKHOLM: Music streaming giant Spotify said Monday it would reduce the number of its employees by around 17...

Published 04 Dec, 2023 06:15pm

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Life imitates art as George Clooney directs ‘The Boys in the Boat’

LONDON: Like the subjects of his new film, George Clooney took a chance on a group of actors to transform them into...

Published 04 Dec, 2023 03:04pm

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Showbiz in 2023: Hollywood strikes, Beatles last song, ‘Swift effect’

LONDON: From strikes paralysing Hollywood to the Beatles releasing their last ever song, the world of entertainment...

Published 04 Dec, 2023 01:46pm

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Bradley Cooper’s ‘Maestro’ a tale of music, marriage and multitasking

LONDON: Co-writing, directing, producing and starring in his Leonard Bernstein biopic ‘Maestro’ was a terrifying...

Published 02 Dec, 2023 01:34pm

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‘Leave The World Behind’: Strangers, danger and layers, says Julia Roberts

LONDON: U.S. actress Julia Roberts says her new film ‘Leave The World Behind’ is a multilayered disaster thriller...

Published 30 Nov, 2023 01:55pm

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Spotify Wrapped 2023: Atif Aslam, Talha Anjum remain most streamed Pakistani artists

Top songs, artists and listening trends of 2023 revealed

Published 29 Nov, 2023 07:21pm

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What to watch this December: ‘The Archies’, ‘Wonka’, ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’

With the arrival of frenetic, frenzied and festive December, streaming platforms are hell-bent on vying for viewer’s...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 05:46pm

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Opening statements to begin in racketeering trial of rapper Young Thug

NEW YORK: Opening statements in the long-awaited US gang conspiracy trial targeting rapper Young Thug are slated for...

Published 27 Nov, 2023 01:37pm

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A century after debut, UK music store HMV makes Oxford Street return

LONDON: British music store HMV will on Black Friday return to its former flagship store on London’s Oxford Street...

Published 24 Nov, 2023 02:20pm

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs accused of 1991 sexual assault in second suit

Sean “Diddy” Combs has been accused of drugging and sexually assaulting a university student in 1991 in a lawsuit...

Published 24 Nov, 2023 02:05pm

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‘Gripping and intense’: Ranbir Kapoor speaks about his role in ‘Animal’ as trailer released

Actor's latest offering will hit theatres on December 1

Published 23 Nov, 2023 06:22pm

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Actor Jamie Foxx accused of sexual abuse in New York lawsuit

Oscar-winning actor Jamie Foxx was accused of sexual assault in a lawsuit filed in New York City on Wednesday that...

Published 23 Nov, 2023 01:36pm

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Talent agency drops Susan Sarandon following pro-Palestine comments

Hollywood has been divided over the Israel-Hamas war

Updated 22 Nov, 2023 04:23pm

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The Rolling Stones back on tour in their 80s

PARIS: The Rolling Stones are still refusing to gather any moss, announcing Tuesday that they are heading back on...

Published 22 Nov, 2023 02:15pm

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Baz Luhrmann’s Australia epic back as ‘Faraway Downs’

LONDON: Fifteen years after his sweeping adventure movie ‘Australia’ drew mixed reviews from critics, director Baz...

Published 22 Nov, 2023 02:02pm

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Amitabh Bachchan retrospective to be showed at France’s 3 Continents Festival

'Amitabh Bachchan, Big B Forever' will showcase a selection of iconic films such as 'Sholay' and 'Kabhie Kabhie'

Published 20 Nov, 2023 03:08pm

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Shakira in the dock in Spanish tax fraud case

BARCELONA: Colombian superstar Shakira goes on trial in Barcelona on Monday in a tax fraud case, with Spanish...

Published 20 Nov, 2023 01:32pm

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Swift postpones Rio show due to extreme heat after fan death

RIO DE JANEIRO: American superstar Taylor Swift on Saturday postponed a show in Rio de Janeiro due to extreme heat,...

Published 19 Nov, 2023 11:24am

Movies & Music

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, ex-girlfriend settle lawsuit

Hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs and his ex-girlfriend R&B vocalist Cassandra Ventura on Friday settled her...

Published 18 Nov, 2023 02:38pm

Movies & Music

Ridley Scott reunites with Joaquin Phoenix for ‘Napoleon’ biopic

LONDON: Veteran filmmaker Ridley Scott likens working with Oscar-winner Joaquin Phoenix to “a toboggan ride”. The...

Published 17 Nov, 2023 01:57pm

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs accused of sex trafficking, rape of singer Cassie

LOS ANGELES: R&B vocalist Cassandra Ventura sued Sean “Diddy” Combs in federal court on Thursday, accusing the...

Published 17 Nov, 2023 01:34pm

Movies & Music

End of an era: ‘The Crown’ concludes with Diana’s death

LONDON: Netflix’s acclaimed series ‘The Crown’ chronicling the reign of Queen Elizabeth II draws to a close from...

Published 16 Nov, 2023 06:04pm

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Pakistan-set Oscar contender ‘Eid Mubarak’ acquired for distribution

Pakistani-American writer-director Mahnoor Euceph’s live action short ‘Eid Mubarak’ clinched a number of...

Published 16 Nov, 2023 02:02pm

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Jimmy Kimmel chosen to host Oscars for fourth time

LOS ANGELES: Comedian Jimmy Kimmel will host the 96th Oscars next year, his fourth time helming the pinnacle event...

Published 16 Nov, 2023 01:09pm

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‘The Crown’ aims to depict Princess Diana’s final days with dignity

LOS ANGELES: For Elizabeth Debicki, portraying Princess Diana on ‘The Crown’ for two seasons created a sense of...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 05:46pm

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‘Friends’ stars LeBlanc and Cox pay tribute to Matthew Perry

LOS ANGELES: ‘Friends’ actors Matt LeBlanc and Courteney Cox paid emotional personal tributes to their late costar...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 02:09pm

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Bollywood’s Deepika Padukone on India’s global moment, being a ‘non-nepo’ baby

'India has always been here, it’s just taken the world this much time to sit up and notice our power,' she was quoted as saying by Vogue India

Published 14 Nov, 2023 06:25pm

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Angelina Jolie censures forced Afghan exodus from Pakistan

Hollywood actor and humanitarian Angelina Jolie said she was “saddened” by the sudden removal of over a million...

Published 13 Nov, 2023 01:50pm

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‘The Marvels’ has a far from marvelous North America opening

LOS ANGELES: New superhero film ‘The Marvels’ is making history, and not in a good way: its estimated $47 million...

Published 13 Nov, 2023 01:17pm

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Prince Harry and Elton John can take case against Daily Mail publisher to trial

LONDON: Prince Harry, singer Elton John and five other high-profile British figures can have their lawsuit against...

Published 10 Nov, 2023 05:27pm

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Disney delays ‘Deadpool’ sequel, ‘Blade’ and other films in post-strike shuffle

LOS ANGELES: Walt Disney delayed the release of Marvel movie ‘Blade,’ a new ‘Deadpool’ installment and several other...

Published 10 Nov, 2023 11:40am

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Matthew Perry refused to let Chandler cheat on Monica: ‘Friends’ actor

Lisa Cash, who made guest appearance during Season 5, says Perry believed fans would never 'forgive him'

Published 08 Nov, 2023 04:03pm

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Fake Bollywood video highlights AI worries in India

NEW DELHI: A fake video of a Bollywood actor purporting to show her wearing a low-cut top has triggered calls for AI...

Published 07 Nov, 2023 04:17pm

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‘The Crown’ coaches share how actors portray the royals

LONDON: With the final season of ‘The Crown’ about to launch, focusing on Princess Diana’s final days in the early...

Published 07 Nov, 2023 02:15pm

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Actors’ union says no agreement on studios’ ‘final’ offer

LOS ANGELES: The union representing striking actors said Monday it could not agree to studios’ “last, best and final...

Published 07 Nov, 2023 01:37pm

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Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker welcome first child together, reports say

Reality TV star and entrepreneur Kourtney Kardashian welcomed her first child with musician Travis Barker, media...

Published 06 Nov, 2023 01:16pm

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'Friends' star Matthew Perry laid to rest in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES: American actor Matthew Perry of the hit sitcom “Friends” was laid to rest at a Los Angeles cemetery...

Updated 04 Nov, 2023 04:18pm

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Missy Elliott, George Michael, Kate Bush to enter Rock Hall of Fame

NEW YORK: Music’s glitterati will fete a new class of legends entering the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Friday, among...

Published 03 Nov, 2023 06:49pm

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New TV show ‘007: Road To A Million’ brings Bond-like tasks to screens

LONDON: From scaling mountains and cranes to coming face-to-face with crocodiles and snakes, contestants travel the...

Published 03 Nov, 2023 01:57pm

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Actors, Hollywood studios still at odds on AI and other issues, union says

LOS ANGELES: Negotiators for Hollywood actors and major studios have not resolved concerns about artificial...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 02:01pm

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Halloween hits Hollywood strike as actors boycott Barbie costumes

LOS ANGELES: Generic ghosts and vague vampires haunted the Hollywood picket lines this Halloween, as striking actors...

Published 01 Nov, 2023 06:52pm

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Meg Ryan returns to romantic comedies as star, writer and director

LOS ANGELES: Meg Ryan, the actor who charmed audiences in ‘Sleepless in Seattle,’ ‘When Harry Met Sally’ and ‘You’ve...

Published 31 Oct, 2023 06:34pm

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Veteran director Hassan Askari passes away in Lahore

Veteran Pakistani film director Hassan Askari passed away in Lahore on Monday at the age of 78. Askari was suffering...

Published 31 Oct, 2023 03:29pm

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‘Friends’ cast ‘utterly devastated’ by death of Matthew Perry

LOS ANGELES: The cast of ‘Friends’ said in a joint statement Monday that they have been left “utterly devastated” by...

Published 31 Oct, 2023 02:12pm

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Hollywood strikes to dampen Big Media’s holiday expectations

Big media firms are expected to warn starting this week that studio revenues will slow in the coming quarters as...

Published 30 Oct, 2023 04:03pm

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Tributes pour after ‘Friends’ actor Matthew Perry’s shock death

LOS ANGELES: Shock over the sudden death of ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry rippled through Hollywood and beyond...

Updated 30 Oct, 2023 02:35pm

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What to watch this November: ‘Dubai Bling’, ‘Napoleon’, ‘The Crown’

As we head towards the end of the year, there is a slew of fresh programming coming to the big screen and other...

Published 30 Oct, 2023 11:49am

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‘In Flames’ to be Pakistan’s submission for Academy Awards 2024

The Oscars are slated to be held on March 10, 2024

Published 29 Oct, 2023 01:57am

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‘My heart is bleeding with pain’: model Bella Hadid shares heartfelt note as Israel bombards Gaza

Model Bella Hadid, sister of Gigi Hadid, broke her silence on the relentless Israeli bombing of Gaza that has...

Updated 27 Oct, 2023 08:29pm

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Taylor Swift helps fuel Universal Music Group’s third-quarter revenue

Cultural phenomenon Taylor Swift helped fuel revenue at Universal Music Group in the third quarter, the world’s...

Published 27 Oct, 2023 02:44pm

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‘Last’ Beatles song set for release next week

LONDON: A much-anticipated “new” Beatles record, created with the help of artificial intelligence, will be released...

Published 27 Oct, 2023 01:48pm

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Netizens gush over Deepika Padukone-Ranveer Singh’s wedding video

Video provides rare look inside their Lake Como wedding

Published 26 Oct, 2023 02:50pm

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Richard Roundtree, America’s ‘first Black action hero,’ dead at 81

WASHINGTON: American actor Richard Roundtree, heralded as “the first Black action hero” for his starring role in the...

Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:44pm

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Netflix and Spielberg combine for nature doc ‘Life on Our Planet’

LOS ANGELES: ‘Life on Our Planet,’ the new natural history series from Netflix and Steven Spielberg, sets out to...

Published 24 Oct, 2023 01:47pm

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Swift stays on top but ‘Flower Moon’ impresses on N.America screens

LOS ANGELES: The new Taylor Swift concert movie held on to the top spot in North American theaters this weekend, but...

Published 23 Oct, 2023 05:52pm

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Apple scraps Jon Stewart show over China, AI clashes: report

LOS ANGELES: US comedian Jon Stewart’s talk show on Apple TV+ has reportedly been canceled after just two series due...

Published 21 Oct, 2023 03:30pm

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‘History is watching:’ Hollywood stars urge Biden to press for Israel, Gaza ceasefire

Dozens of Hollywood actors and artists, including comedian Jon Stewart and Oscar-winning actor Joaquin Phoenix,...

Updated 21 Oct, 2023 03:33pm

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The Rolling Stones in dates

PARIS: As legendary English rock band The Rolling Stones release their first album in nearly two decades, AFP looks...

Published 20 Oct, 2023 06:01pm

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MTV Europe Music Awards cancelled amid Israel-Gaza crisis

LONDON: Next month’s MTV Europe Music Awards in Paris have been cancelled, organisers said on Thursday, citing “the...

Published 20 Oct, 2023 01:58pm

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Top Hollywood actors offer $150 million to help end strike

LOS ANGELES: Oscar winner George Clooney and other top Hollywood stars have offered $150 million to the SAG-AFTRA...

Published 20 Oct, 2023 01:32pm

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India’s PVR Inox swings to profit on ‘Barbenheimer’ frenzy, Bollywood hits

BENGALURU: PVR Inox, India’s largest multiplex operator, swung to a quarterly profit on Thursday as the smashing...

Published 19 Oct, 2023 06:09pm

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Netflix gains subscribers with ads and password crackdown

SAN FRANCISCO: Netflix on Wednesday said subscriber numbers grew nearly 11 percent to 247 million in the recently...

Published 19 Oct, 2023 01:19pm

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Prosecutors to recharge Alec Baldwin for ‘Rust’ shooting

New Mexico prosecutors on Tuesday said they intended to recharge actor Alec Baldwin with involuntary manslaughter...

Published 18 Oct, 2023 05:43pm

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How the Hollywood strike is scrambling film, TV schedules into next summer

LOS ANGELES: Santa Claus will not be coming to Hollywood this year.‘Dear Santa,’ a comedy by the Farrelly brothers..

Published 18 Oct, 2023 02:33pm

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Britney Spears memoir says she had abortion while dating Justin Timberlake

LOS ANGELES: Britney Spears recounts in a forthcoming memoir that she had an abortion to end a pregnancy by fellow...

Published 18 Oct, 2023 01:53pm

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Actor Riz Ahmed calls for ‘end to the indiscriminate bombing of Gaza’s civilians’

Oscar-winning actor Riz Ahmed posted an impassioned plea on Instagram on Monday, calling for “an end to the...

Published 17 Oct, 2023 01:01pm

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‘Tiger 3’ trailer crosses 10mn views just hours after its release

The trailer for bollywood actors Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif’s upcoming blockbuster ‘Tiger 3’, has amassed over 10...

Published 16 Oct, 2023 08:05pm

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First look at Deepika Padukone in action film, ‘Singham Again’

Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone will play a female cop in upcoming action film ‘Singham Again,’ according to new...

Published 16 Oct, 2023 04:16pm

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Actor Suzanne Somers dies at 76

Actor Suzanne Somers, best known for her role on the television show ‘Three’s Company’ and for fitness and health...

Published 16 Oct, 2023 11:02am

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Kareena Kapoor Khan’s ‘The Buckingham Murders’ slated to be first in a franchise

Bollywood actor Kareena Kapoor Khan’s film, ‘The Buckingham Murders,’ which recently premiered at the BFI London...

Updated 16 Oct, 2023 01:53pm

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Box office hero: Taylor Swift concert film dominates at theaters

LOS ANGELES: Pop singer Taylor Swift ruled movie box offices over the weekend as her concert film transformed...

Published 16 Oct, 2023 12:18am

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After health scare, Madonna launches tour celebrating 40 years as ‘Queen of Pop’

LONDON: Three-and-a-half months after she was hospitalised with a bacterial infection that forced the cancellation...

Published 14 Oct, 2023 12:18pm

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Actor Michael Caine says he is retiring aged 90

LONDON: British actor and two-time Oscar winner Michael Caine has said he will retire from acting, aged 90,...

Published 14 Oct, 2023 11:59am

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Hollywood celebrities pour support for Israel, Gigi Hadid’s post on Palestine draws backlash

LOS ANGELES: Over 700 people from the entertainment industry, including actors Gal Gadot, Michael Douglas and Jerry...

Published 13 Oct, 2023 06:39pm

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Jada Pinkett Smith says separated from Will Smith since 2016

LOS ANGELES: Actor Jada Pinkett Smith has been separated from husband Will Smith since 2016 – six years before the...

Published 12 Oct, 2023 11:44pm

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Talks to end Hollywood actors’ strike suspended

LOS ANGELES: Talks between Hollywood actors and studios over an ongoing strike were suspended Wednesday, both...

Published 12 Oct, 2023 05:56pm

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‘Look what you made me do’: Taylor Swift attends film premiere, moves up release

LOS ANGELES: Pop superstar Taylor Swift premiered her Eras Tour concert film in front of fans and celebrities on...

Published 12 Oct, 2023 03:07pm

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Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling set to reunite for ‘Ocean’s 11’ prequel

Summer blockbuster ‘Barbie’ and its success has led to its lead actors, Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, being tapped...

Published 11 Oct, 2023 05:22pm

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Robert De Niro takes on Argentine swear words and steak in new TV dramedy

BUENOS AIRES: Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro will make his small-screen debut this week, starring in an...

Published 10 Oct, 2023 05:12pm

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Hollywood writers union ratifies three-year labor contract after strike

LOS ANGELES: Members of the Writers Guild of America (WGA) approved a new three-year contract with major studios on...

Published 10 Oct, 2023 12:33pm

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Taylor Swift and the political needle

NEW YORK: Another day, another Taylor Swift media circus: talk of the pop phenomenon is omnipresent, from her...

Published 09 Oct, 2023 02:18pm

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A new 'Exorcist' takes possession of N.America box office

LOS ANGELES: Fifty years after the original, newly released "The Exorcist: Believer" topped the North American box...

Published 08 Oct, 2023 11:12pm

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Lux Style Awards 2023: Ali Sethi’s ‘Pasoori’, Yumna Zaidi win big

The 23rd annual Lux Style Awards took place in Karachi on Friday night, celebrating achievements in fashion,...

Published 07 Oct, 2023 06:19pm

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Rapper Drake says taking break from music over health issue

TORONTO, Canada: Canadian rapper Drake said Friday he is taking a break from music, just hours after dropping his...

Published 07 Oct, 2023 01:21pm

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Advance ticket sales for Taylor Swift concert movie top $100mn

NEW YORK: Advance ticket sales for the movie of Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras’ tour have topped $100 million worldwide,...

Updated 06 Oct, 2023 03:53pm

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Actor Mahira Khan details her Bhurban wedding

Pakistani actor Mahira Khan recently tied the knot in a small ceremony in Bhurban, Islamabad. On Tuesday, she shared...

Updated 04 Oct, 2023 05:42pm

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David Beckham takes family to premiere of candid new Netflix documentary about his life

LONDON: David Beckham turned the premiere of his new Netflix documentary into a family affair on Tuesday as the...

Published 04 Oct, 2023 01:04pm

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Striking Hollywood actors resume contract talks with studios, networks

LOS ANGELES: Negotiators for striking Hollywood actors resumed contract talks on Monday with representatives of...

Published 03 Oct, 2023 01:32pm

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Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Jawan’ surpasses ‘Pathaan’ to become top Indian film of the year

Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan beat his own record at the box office as his latest film ‘Jawan’ overtook ‘Pathaan’ to...

Published 02 Oct, 2023 06:12pm

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Actor Mahira Khan gets married in intimate ceremony

Pakistani actor Mahira Khan tied the knot with Salim Karim on Sunday in an intimate clifftop ceremony in the resort...

Published 02 Oct, 2023 04:09pm

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Beyonce’s concert film to be distributed globally by AMC

A film based on U.S. pop star Beyonce’s hit ‘Renaissance World Tour’ is set to be distributed globally by a unit of...

Published 02 Oct, 2023 01:12pm

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What to watch this October: ‘Khufiya’, ‘Frasier’, ‘Beckham’

As the holiday season approaches, keep a lookout for reruns of Halloween movies and new horror titles, as well as...

Published 30 Sep, 2023 01:40pm

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Suspect in rapper Tupac Shakur’s 1996 slaying charged with murder in Las Vegas

An admitted former street gang leader was arrested on Friday on a charge of murder in the Las Vegas shooting death...

Published 30 Sep, 2023 01:09pm

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*NSYNC drop first new song together in 20 years

LONDON: NSYNC, one of the most successful acts of the late 1990s, released their first new music together in 20...

Updated 29 Sep, 2023 07:16pm

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Michael Gambon, British actor who played Dumbledore, dies aged 82

LONDON: British-Irish actor Michael Gambon, best known to global audiences for playing the wise professor Albus...

Published 28 Sep, 2023 06:08pm

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Hollywood writers’ guild leaders call off months-long strike

LOS ANGELES: The leaders of the Writers Guild of America on Tuesday called off a monthslong strike that has...

Updated 27 Sep, 2023 07:36pm

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Lux Style Awards 2023: Abida Parveen, Ali Sethi’s tracks make the cut

Khaadi, Sania Maskatiya among those selected for 'Fashion Forward Brand of the Year'

Updated 27 Sep, 2023 04:59pm

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Kareena Kapoor Khan’s ‘Jaane Jaan’ tops global Netflix chart

The Hindi-language film also made the top 10 in 52 countries

Published 27 Sep, 2023 03:52pm

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Taylor Swift’s Eras concert tour film gets worldwide theater release

LOS ANGELES: Taylor Swift, a pop star known for shattering records, announced on Tuesday her documentary film from...

Published 27 Sep, 2023 02:36pm

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‘Untold Music Festival’ to debut at Expo City Dubai in February

Event will take place from February 15 to 18

Updated 26 Sep, 2023 07:32pm

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UK police investigate sex assault allegations following Russell Brand reports

LONDON: British police said on Monday they had launched an investigation into a number of allegations of non-recent...

Published 26 Sep, 2023 05:46pm

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Hollywood writers, studios reach tentative deal to end strike

LOS ANGELES: Striking writers whose industrial action has paralyzed Hollywood said Sunday they had reached an...

Published 25 Sep, 2023 01:10pm

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North America box office hits a low point for the year

LOS ANGELES: The North American box office hit a 2023 low this weekend, with top film "The Nun II" estimated to take...

Published 24 Sep, 2023 10:10pm

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Amazon to roll out ads on Prime Video in 2024

Amazon Prime Video users will see ads on shows and movies from early next year unless they subscribe for an ad-free...

Published 22 Sep, 2023 07:28pm

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‘Euphoria’ actor Angus Cloud’s death ruled accidental overdose: coroner

LOS ANGELES: Angus Cloud, the 25-year-old co-star of hit HBO drama “Euphoria,” died from an accidental drug overdose...

Published 22 Sep, 2023 07:22pm

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‘Game of Thrones’ author, other writers sue ChatGPT creator over copyrights

SAN FRANCISCO: ‘Game of Thrones’ author George RR Martin and other best-selling fiction writers have filed a...

Published 21 Sep, 2023 03:14pm

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Wife of ’That ‘70s Show’ actor seeks divorce after rape sentence

LOS ANGELES: Actress Bijou Phillips filed for divorce from Danny Masterson less than two weeks after the former...

Published 20 Sep, 2023 07:19pm

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Pakistan fans come down hard on ICC World Cup 2023’s official anthem

The ICC World Cup 2023’s official anthem was released on Wednesday featuring a Bollywood musical-style ensemble led...

Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:59pm

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Bollywood’s Shah Rukh Khan to make history with two $100mn films in single year

'Jawan' on track to cross coveted figure on Wednesday

Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:10pm

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Taylor Swift takes on Hollywood

NEW YORK: She already rules music, so now it’s on to Tinseltown: Taylor Swift’s concert documentary is poised to...

Published 20 Sep, 2023 01:59pm

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‘The Super Models’, the original influencers, come to Apple TV

PARIS: Naomi, Christy, Linda and Cindy are back, recounting how they revolutionised fashion as the first supermodels...

Published 19 Sep, 2023 01:26pm

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YouTube cuts off Russell Brand’s ad revenues: Sky News

LONDON: YouTube has suspended adverts on Russell Brand’s online videos, Sky News said on Tuesday, after accusations...

Published 19 Sep, 2023 01:10pm

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Having young fans is ‘alarming and exciting’: Kylie Minogue

PARIS: A viral TikTok hit this summer means Kylie Minogue has added another cohort to her multi-generational fan...

Updated 18 Sep, 2023 04:10pm

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Chance encounter transforms girl from Mumbai slum into teenage model, internet influencer

MUMBAI: Three years ago an inquisitive American tourist wandered into a waterfront slum in Mumbai and met a tiny,...

Published 18 Sep, 2023 01:10pm

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'American Fiction' wins top prize at Toronto film fest

TORONTO: "American Fiction" -- a satire about race, media and how white audiences consume Black culture -- sealed ...

Published 17 Sep, 2023 10:21pm

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Hugh Jackman and wife separating

LOS ANGELES: “Wolverine” star Hugh Jackman and his wife of 27 years are to separate, a statement carried by US media...

Published 16 Sep, 2023 11:14am

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India’s Tarsem Singh brings dark love story to Toronto film fest

TORONTO: Indian director Tarsem Singh Dhandwar, known for his award-winning music videos and visually arresting...

Published 16 Sep, 2023 10:42am

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NSYNC to release first new song in decades for ‘Trolls’ movie

WASHINGTON: American boy band NSYNC has reunited for their first new song in over 20 years, which will be featured...

Published 15 Sep, 2023 05:25pm

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Taylor Swift wins top honor at MTV’s Video Music Awards

Pop superstar Taylor Swift took home the top prize at MTV’s Video Music Awards on Tuesday, winning video of the year...

Published 13 Sep, 2023 01:02pm

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Apple TV+ to launch on Tata Play Binge in India

Tata Play Binge, the Indian channels aggregator, is all set to incorporate Apple TV+ onto its platform in a...

Published 12 Sep, 2023 03:19pm

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Pakistani actor Sarwat Gilani to star in Zindagi-Applause production ‘Farar’

Six-part series to premiere at 14th annual Chicago South Asian Film Festival on September 23

Updated 12 Sep, 2023 06:56pm

Movies & Music

Celebrities spotted at the US Open men’s singles final

Leonardo DiCaprio, Matthew McConaughey, Sting and Charlize Theron were among those spotted at the US Open men’s...

Updated 11 Sep, 2023 06:06pm

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Waititi, Keaton go behind lens at Toronto film fest

TORONTO, Canada: Every day at the Toronto International Film Festival features a jam-packed schedule with screenings...

Published 11 Sep, 2023 02:32pm

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Denzel hangs in but 'Nun' better in N.American theaters

LOS ANGELES: Warner Bros.' new horror movie "The Nun II" floated to the top of the North American box office this...

Published 10 Sep, 2023 10:29pm

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‘More relentless’ than John Wick franchise: Karan Johar says India has not seen a movie like ‘Kill’

Bollywood filmmaker's latest production premiered at Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) on Friday

Updated 09 Sep, 2023 06:52pm

Movies & Music

Venice to award Golden Lion after strongly political 80th edition

VENICE: The Hollywood strike may have robbed Venice of its usual bevy of stars, but the world’s oldest film...

Published 09 Sep, 2023 04:55pm

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Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Jawan’ scripts biggest opening day in Bollywood cinema

Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan, who headlined his latest film ‘Jawan’, beat his own record as the movie’s opening day...

Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:31pm

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Toronto film fest opens with Miyazaki’s likely swan song

TORONTO, Canada: The biggest film festival in North America opens Thursday in Toronto with the international launch...

Published 08 Sep, 2023 02:13pm

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‘That 70’s Show’ actor Masterson sentenced to 30 years to life in prison

LOS ANGELES: ’That ‘70s Show’ actor Danny Masterson was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison for raping two women...

Published 08 Sep, 2023 12:34pm

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Bruce Springsteen postpones US concerts due to illness

WASHINGTON: Legendary American rock singer Bruce Springsteen on Wednesday announced he was postponing his September...

Published 07 Sep, 2023 03:33pm

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Rolling Stones launch new album ‘Hackney Diamonds’

LONDON: The Rolling Stones announced ‘Hackney Diamonds’, their first album of original music for 18 years and first...

Published 07 Sep, 2023 12:45pm

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Bollywood actor Kareena Kapoor Khan to make Netflix debut with ‘Jaane Jaan’

Film will premiere on Netflix on September 21

Updated 06 Sep, 2023 05:16pm

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Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner reportedly set to divorce

Singer Joe Jonas filed for divorce on Tuesday from his wife, actor Sophie Turner, after four years of marriage,...

Published 06 Sep, 2023 02:00pm

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This year’s Pakistani Academy Selection Committee includes Fawad Khan and Fatima Bhutto

Committee will be choosing Pakistan’s official entry for the Academy Awards ’Best Foreign Language Film' category

Updated 06 Sep, 2023 06:36pm

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Urwa Hocane blames ‘arrogant, petty’ Indian politics for refusal to play in Pakistan

Pakistan actor Urwa Hocane expressed her frustration on what she called “arrogant and petty” Indian politics as the...

Updated 05 Sep, 2023 05:47pm

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Elvis was ‘the love of my life’, Priscilla tells Venice

VENICE: Elvis Presley’s former wife Priscilla said the legendary rock star had been the love of her life, despite...

Published 05 Sep, 2023 01:54pm

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Woody Allen hails ‘very lucky life’ as he presents 50th film

VENICE: U.S. director Woody Allen presented his 50th film to the Venice Film Festival on Monday, telling reporters...

Published 05 Sep, 2023 01:00pm

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Bollywood actor Salman Khan announces ‘Being Human’ clothing store in Dubai

This is the brand's first store in the Middle East

Published 01 Sep, 2023 07:48pm

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‘I feel lighter’: Sarmad Khoosat’s ‘Zindagi Tamasha’ is getting rave reviews

Producer and director Sarmad Khoosat said he feels “lighter” following the independent release of ‘Zindagi Tamasha’...

Published 01 Sep, 2023 06:38pm

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Taylor Swift’s concert film headed to movie theaters

LOS ANGELES: After crushing records with her billion-dollar concert tour, pop superstar Taylor Swift is set to light...

Published 01 Sep, 2023 04:51pm

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PEMRA bans TV show ‘Hadsa’, says it ‘tarnishes’ Pakistan’s image

Portrayal will not only trigger trauma of that unfortunate victim but would also tarnish (the) country's image, it says

Updated 31 Aug, 2023 06:00pm

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Driver’s ‘Ferrari’ puts Venice race in higher gear

VENICE: The race for the Venice Film Festival’s Golden Lion was set to move into higher gear Thursday with a hotly...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 04:52pm

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Hollywood strike saps glamour from 80th Venice Film Festival

VENICE: A historic Hollywood strike robbed the Venice Film Festival of some of its usual glitz as it launched its...

Published 30 Aug, 2023 02:16pm

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Mahira Khan stresses on financial stability for women, opens up on ‘exceeding expectations’

Actor Mahira Khan made an appearance on Frieha Altaf’s ‘FWhy Podcast’ on Monday, opening up on the double standards...

Published 29 Aug, 2023 07:02pm

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What to watch this September: ‘The Equalizer 3’, ‘Jo Bachay Hain Sang Samait Lo’, ‘Love Again’

As we get past the last of the very busy summer blockbuster season, a whole new slew of fall programming...

Updated 29 Aug, 2023 07:10pm

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Disney gambles on free cricket to turn the tables in India streaming war

NEW DELHI/LOS ANGELES: Walt Disney is attempting to revive the fortunes of its streaming business in India by...

Published 29 Aug, 2023 01:16pm

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Long-time US TV game show host Bob Barker dies at age 99, NBC and Fox report

Bob Barker, an affable fixture on U.S. television for half a century who hosted the popular game show ‘The Price Is...

Published 26 Aug, 2023 10:47pm

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Warner Bros delays ‘Dune,’ ‘Lord of the Rings’ films due to strike

LOS ANGELES: The Warner Bros movie studio will delay the planned November release of a big-budget ‘Dune’ sequel...

Published 25 Aug, 2023 01:56pm

Movies & Music

Warner Bros to launch CNN Max news streaming service in US

Warner Bros Discovery said on Thursday it was launching a round-the-clock news streaming service, CNN Max, in the...

Published 24 Aug, 2023 08:56pm

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Pakistani-Canadian film to debut at Toronto International Film Festival

Pakistani-Canadian film ‘The Queen of My Dreams’ will have its World Premiere at the Toronto International Film...

Published 24 Aug, 2023 05:57pm

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Netflix signups remain high, fueled by password-sharing crackdown: data

Signups for Netflix in the United States remain elevated despite a fall from June’s record high after the...

Updated 24 Aug, 2023 03:00pm

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Popular sitcom ‘Frasier’ all set for sequel series in October

Series will premier on Paramount+ on October 12

Published 23 Aug, 2023 06:21pm

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Fawad Khan, Sanam Saeed, Mahira Khan to star in Netflix’s first Pakistan-themed show

Series adapted from Farhat Ishtiaq’s bestselling Urdu-language novel

Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:42pm

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Hollywood studios release details of new proposal to striking writers

Hollywood studios and streaming services on Tuesday released the terms of a revised proposal to writers in a bid to...

Published 23 Aug, 2023 02:32pm

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The ‘GMOAT’: Serena Williams gives birth to second child

MIAMI: Serena Williams has given birth to her second daughter, her husband announced Tuesday, adding that both were...

Published 23 Aug, 2023 01:24pm

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‘Rawalpindi Express - A Shoaib Akhtar Biopic’ teaser released despite controversy

A teaser of the film based on former fast-bowler Shoaib Akhtar’s life, ‘Rawalpindi Express - A Shoaib Akhtar...

Updated 22 Aug, 2023 11:06pm

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Rihanna a mom again: report

LOS ANGELES: Rihanna has given birth to a baby boy, her second child with rapper A$AP Rocky, a report said...

Published 22 Aug, 2023 04:36pm

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‘Barbie’ hits a nerve in Gulf

DUBAI: After being banned in some Arab countries, the film ‘Barbie’ is dividing audiences in the conservative...

Published 22 Aug, 2023 02:38pm

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Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras’ tour on track to be highest grossing tour of all time: report

Tickets for sellout tour reaching thousands of dollars on resale websites

Published 19 Aug, 2023 07:34pm

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Belgian university enters new era with Taylor Swift course

BRUSSELS: From ‘Alice in Wonderland’ to ‘The Great Gatsby’, ‘Rebecca’ to ‘Jane Eyre’, the songs of singer-songwriter...

Published 19 Aug, 2023 03:19pm

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India’s Jio launches Netflix subscription on prepaid plans

Reliance Jio Infocomm, the telecom arm of Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries, said on Friday it...

Published 18 Aug, 2023 05:25pm

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Britney Spears, Sam Asghari head for divorce: media

LOS ANGELES: Britney Spears and her model husband Sam Asghari are heading for a divorce after 14 months of marriage,...

Published 17 Aug, 2023 08:06pm

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In review: ‘Heart of Stone’ where Alia Bhatt falters on Hollywood debut

Gal Gadot outshines fellow cast members, but movie leaves lot to be desired

Updated 16 Aug, 2023 10:10pm

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Indian movies vilifying Muslims spark fear ahead of polls

MUMBAI: With free tickets and false claims, ‘The Kerala Story’ is one of a slew of polarising films sparking concern...

Published 16 Aug, 2023 03:41pm

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In remembrance: Pakistan’s ‘Shahenshah-e-Qawwali’ Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

Nusrat Fateh Ali passed away on this day in 1997

Updated 16 Aug, 2023 03:03pm

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Singer Arooj Aftab honoured with ‘Pride of Performance’ award

Pakistani-American singer Arooj Aftab was awarded the Pride of Performance award on August 14, in a ceremony in...

Published 15 Aug, 2023 05:04pm

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Sajal Ali, Adnan Siddiqui, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan honoured with civil awards

Ceremony to take place March 23, 2024

Updated 15 Aug, 2023 04:36pm

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In remembrance: Pakistan’s ‘Queen of Pop’ Nazia Hassan

Nazia passed away on this day in 2000

Updated 13 Aug, 2023 03:12pm

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Rise of the machines: AI spells danger for Hollywood stunt workers

LOS ANGELES: Hollywood’s striking actors fear that artificial intelligence is coming for their jobs – but for many...

Published 12 Aug, 2023 10:17am

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K-pop to the rescue? S. Korea all-in for scout jamboree closing concert

SEOUL: Tens of thousands of scouts danced, sang and waved glow sticks at a massive K-pop festival in Seoul on...

Published 11 Aug, 2023 06:04pm

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Series on Fatima Jinnah to premiere on August 14

The upcoming web series titled ‘Fatima Jinnah: Sister, Revolutionist, Stateswoman’ is set to premiere on August...

Published 10 Aug, 2023 06:51pm

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Pakistan actor Saba Qamar granted UAE Golden Visa

Pakistan actor Saba Qamar announced that she has been granted a prestigious UAE Golden Visa on Instagram on Tuesday....

Published 10 Aug, 2023 05:28pm

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Disney hikes streaming prices, focuses on costs as Iger moves to reassure investors

Walt Disney CEO Bob Iger acknowledged that the entertainment company faces a “challenging environment” in the near...

Published 10 Aug, 2023 01:44pm

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Ranveer Singh replaces Shah Rukh Khan for 3rd iteration of ‘Don’

Farhan Akhtar's franchise movie is slated for release in 2025

Updated 09 Aug, 2023 06:13pm

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Tory Lanez sentenced to 10 years for shooting Megan Thee Stallion

LOS ANGELES: Canadian rapper Tory Lanez, convicted of shooting US artist Megan Thee Stallion in the feet during a...

Published 09 Aug, 2023 02:32pm

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Everybody hurts: Los Angeles suffers as Hollywood strike hits 100 days

BURBANK, United States: In his dry cleaning shop near the Warner Bros. and Disney studios, Tom Malian looks in...

Published 09 Aug, 2023 01:32pm

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Talk about pay parity when an Indian-made ‘Wonder Woman’ does as well as ‘Pathaan’: Kajol

Bollywood actor says gender balance has improved in industry over the years

Published 08 Aug, 2023 07:05pm

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AMC sees ‘explosive start’ to third quarter on ‘Barbenheimer’ frenzy

Movie theater chain AMC Entertainment Holdings (AMC.N) said the current quarter was off to a strong start driven by...

Published 08 Aug, 2023 05:45pm

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Karan Johar on ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’ competing with ‘Barbenheimer’

Was really nervous because we were coming in the midst of a storm, says Bollywood filmmaker

Updated 08 Aug, 2023 06:15pm

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‘Purpose and dedication in playing the bad guy’: Alia Bhatt on ‘Heart of Stone’

Bollywood actor's Netflix movie co-starring Gal Gadot will debut on August 11

Updated 07 Aug, 2023 10:00pm

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‘Barbie’ makes history with $1bn at the box office

NEW YORK: Box-office ticket sales of the movie ‘Barbie’ topped $1 billion in the United States and worldwide since...

Updated 07 Aug, 2023 03:52pm

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Sushmita Sen opens up on seismic shift that has come for actors due to social media

Bollywood actor and former Miss Universe reflects on three decades in the industry

Published 05 Aug, 2023 07:24pm

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Twitter full of praise as Sarmad Khoosat’s ‘Zindagi Tamasha’ out on YouTube, Vimeo

Twitter was ablaze with praise for Sarmad Khoosat’s ‘Zindagi Tamasha’, released on YouTube and Vimeo, with netizens...

Published 05 Aug, 2023 04:40pm

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Hareem Farooq opens up on her career’s ‘struggle’, how she still powered through

Pakistan actor Hareem Farooq said she has had to power through her career as there were times when she felt the urge...

Published 04 Aug, 2023 07:21pm

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Striking Hollywood writers, studios meet to discuss resuming talks

LOS ANGELES: As the Hollywood writers’ strike approaches the 100-day mark, Writers Guild of America (WGA)...

Published 04 Aug, 2023 04:37pm

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Singer Lizzo denies creating hostile environment for dancers

Grammy-winning singer Lizzo on Thursday denied claims made in a lawsuit filed by three of her former dancers that...

Published 04 Aug, 2023 02:19pm

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George Clooney, Meryl Streep among a dozen stars to donate millions to striking actors

LOS ANGELES: A dozen of Hollywood’s highest-earning stars, from George Clooney to Meryl Streep, have each donated $1...

Published 03 Aug, 2023 06:18pm

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Filmmaker Sarmad Khoosat to release ‘Zindagi Tamasha’ on Aug 4 on YouTube, Vimeo

Movie's big-screen release has been mired in delays and controversy for years

Published 03 Aug, 2023 03:52pm

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‘World on Fire’ star Ahad Raza Mir says South Asian characters ‘fleshed out properly’

Actor, who most recently starred in Netflix’s 'Resident Evil', has a considerable body of work in Pakistan

Published 02 Aug, 2023 06:22pm

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‘Barbie’ cleared for release in Punjab following ‘minor cuts’

The Punjab Film Censor Board decided on Tuesday that Hollywood film ‘Barbie’ will now be released following some...

Published 02 Aug, 2023 03:36pm

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Striking Hollywood writers to hold first talks with studios in three months

Hollywood’s striking writers and major studios have agreed to hold talks on Friday for the first time since their...

Published 02 Aug, 2023 01:42pm

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‘Barbenheimer’ memes spark anti-nuclear anger in Japan

TOKYO: Internet memes referencing the films ‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer’ have sparked anger online in Japan, the only...

Published 01 Aug, 2023 05:20pm

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What to watch this August: ‘Heart of Stone’, ‘Billions’, ‘Depp V Heard’

If you have already wrapped up your summer holidays and are back to the grind, there are a slew of new and returning...

Published 31 Jul, 2023 05:53pm

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Emmys to be postponed due to Hollywood strikes: US media

LOS ANGELES: This year’s Emmy Awards will be postponed due to the ongoing Hollywood strikes, US media reported...

Updated 28 Jul, 2023 12:47pm

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Filmmaker Mohammed Naqvi appointed head of Pakistan Academy Selection Committee

Will replace two-time Oscar winning filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy who served on the committee for a decade

Published 27 Jul, 2023 09:01pm

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Sinead O’Connor, singer of ‘Nothing Compares 2 U,’ dead at 56

DUBLIN: Sinead O’Connor, the Irish singer known for her stirring voice, 1990 chart-topping hit ‘Nothing Compares 2...

Published 27 Jul, 2023 05:08pm

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Kevin Spacey acquitted of all nine sexual offence charges in London trial

LONDON: A tearful Kevin Spacey said he was “humbled” after a jury in a London court found him not guilty on...

Published 26 Jul, 2023 09:23pm

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Hollywood heavyweights lead strike rally in Times Square

NEW YORK: Hollywood A-listers including Emmy winner Bryan Cranston and a group of Oscar winners on Tuesday led a...

Published 26 Jul, 2023 06:03pm

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‘Actors are easy targets’: Kubra Khan opens up about mental health, worst performances

During appearance on TV show, British-Pakistani actor addresses trolling, standing up for oneself

Published 25 Jul, 2023 05:53pm

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Indian ministry orders probe into Eros International’s accounts

NEW DELHI: India’s Ministry of Corporate Affairs has ordered an inspection of the accounts of Eros International...

Published 24 Jul, 2023 05:26pm

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‘Oppenheimer’ sparks online outrage in India due to Hindu scripture scene

MUMBAI: A scene featuring a holy Hindu scripture in nuclear arms biopic ‘Oppenheimer’ has drawn social media fire in...

Updated 24 Jul, 2023 06:42pm

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‘Barbie’ movie sets record as biggest US, Canadian debut of 2023

LOS ANGELES: The new “Barbie” movie brought in an estimated $155 million at U.S. and Canadian theaters over the...

Published 23 Jul, 2023 08:45pm

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Global retailers cash in on Barbie movie craze

Shoppers are snapping up Barbie hoop earrings, perfume, jumpsuits, and dresses as retailers seek to cash in on...

Published 22 Jul, 2023 03:35pm

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Indian stars bring superhero show to strike-hit Comic-Con

SAN DIEGO: With strikes keeping Hollywood actors away from Comic-Con, megastars of Indian cinema stole the spotlight...

Published 22 Jul, 2023 02:58pm

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‘Barbie’ delayed in Punjab over ‘objectionable content’

LAHORE: The ‘Barbie’ film’s release has been delayed in Punjab province Friday over “objectionable content”,...

Published 21 Jul, 2023 09:32pm

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India’s entertainment industry projected to grow 9% to $73bn by 2027: PwC

'Global Entertainment & Media Outlook 2023-2027' report says Asia identified as growth hotspot

Published 21 Jul, 2023 06:40pm

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Legendary American singer Tony Bennett dies at age 96

Tony Bennett, the smooth American singer who had an enduring hit with ‘I Left My Heart in San Francisco’ and...

Published 21 Jul, 2023 06:03pm

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‘Oppenheimer’ a warning to world on AI, says director Nolan

PARIS: The story of the invention of the atomic bomb told in the new film ‘Oppenheimer’ is a “warning” to the world...

Published 21 Jul, 2023 01:52pm

Arts

Johnny Depp self-portrait painted during ‘dark time’ goes on sale

LONDON: A self-portrait by Johnny Depp went on sale on Thursday, depicting the Hollywood star when he was in between...

Published 20 Jul, 2023 09:36pm

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Amazon to stream BBC Shows in India as battle with Ambani heats up

Amazon.com Inc. is all set to begin streaming BBC shows in India, intensifying an entertainment war with the likes...

Published 20 Jul, 2023 07:10pm

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Everything’s pink: How Barbiecore fashion has fueled a movie’s buzz

LOS ANGELES: Head to any clothing store this summer and you are likely to be hit with an explosion of...

Published 20 Jul, 2023 05:37pm

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Netflix adds 6mn subscribers after password crackdown

SAN FRANCISCO: Netflix on Wednesday said subscriptions to the media streaming service climbed by nearly 6 million in...

Published 20 Jul, 2023 01:10pm

Luxury

Kering Foundation to hold 2nd annual ‘Caring for Women’ dinner in New York

Event will be co-chaired by activist Malala Yousafzai among others
Beneficiaries of proceeds from the event to include Malala Fund

Published 18 Jul, 2023 06:53pm

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Netflix shielded from Hollywood strike by global crew, strong pipeline

Netflix investors will assess risks from the ongoing strike in Hollywood when the company reports quarterly results...

Published 18 Jul, 2023 04:35pm

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Pretty in pink: ‘Barbie’ marketing blitz hits fever pitch

NEW YORK: Hollywood A-listers have been walking red carpets in hot pink, glitter is back, and companies from The Gap...

Published 18 Jul, 2023 01:50pm

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Malala Yousafzai, Daniel Craig, Priyanka Chopra spotted at Wimbledon

Wimbledon 2023 ended on Sunday with Carlos Alcaraz beating reigning champion Novak Djokovic in a five-set thriller,...

Published 17 Jul, 2023 05:53pm

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Actress and singer Jane Birkin dies, France loses an ‘icon’

PARIS: British-born actress and singer Jane Birkin, a 1960s wildchild who became a beloved figure in France, has...

Published 17 Jul, 2023 12:46pm

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Alia Bhatt set to headline Yash Raj Films’ spy universe: report

Bollywood star Alia Bhatt is all set to be the first woman to headline a film in leading Indian studio Yash Raj...

Published 15 Jul, 2023 05:21pm

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Hollywood shuts down as actors go on strike

LOS ANGELES: Tens of thousands of Hollywood actors will go on strike at midnight Thursday, effectively bringing the...

Published 14 Jul, 2023 06:02pm

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Worried about obscenity, India asks streamers for content checks

NEW DELHI: India has told Netflix, Disney and other streaming services that their content should be independently...

Updated 14 Jul, 2023 04:02pm

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Pakistani documentary ‘The Accused: Damned or Devoted’, Ms. Marvel earn Emmy nominations

Nominations for the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards included three nominations for Ms. Marvel

Updated 14 Jul, 2023 01:00am

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Hot Tour Summer sees Taylor, Beyonce eye $1bn mark

NEW YORK: It's a pop queen's world and we're just living in it: Industry watchers are speculating over whether Tay ...

Published 13 Jul, 2023 02:26pm

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‘Succession’ tops nominations for strike-threatened Emmys

LOS ANGELES: ‘Succession,’ the HBO drama about an ultra-wealthy family fighting for control of a sinister media...

Updated 13 Jul, 2023 01:46pm

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Hollywood studios, actors agree to mediation as strike deadline looms

LOS ANGELES: Negotiators for the SAG-AFTRA actors union agreed late Tuesday to call in a federal mediator to try to...

Published 12 Jul, 2023 12:42pm

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Madonna’s North American concerts postponed as singer recovers

LOS ANGELES: Pop superstar Madonna said on Monday that all of the North American dates on her upcoming tour will be...

Published 11 Jul, 2023 04:27pm

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Nimra Bucha to star in adaptation of Agatha Christie novel ‘Murder Is Easy’

Two-part thriller is a co-commission between BBC and BritBox International

Updated 11 Jul, 2023 04:28pm

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‘Succession’ and strikes: what to expect from Emmy nominations

LOS ANGELES: Can any TV show topple ‘Succession’ at the Emmys? Will Amazon’s lavish ‘Lord of the Rings’ prequel rule...

Published 11 Jul, 2023 12:59pm

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Margot Robbie ‘shocked’ by fan fervour before ‘Barbie’ film release

LOS ANGELES: ‘Barbie’ actress Margot Robbie said she was bewildered by the love fans are showing for the movie...

Published 10 Jul, 2023 05:51pm

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Shah Rukh Khan launches action-packed teaser for upcoming ‘Jawan’

Movie is due to be released on September 7 in India

Published 10 Jul, 2023 05:11pm

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Brad Pitt respects F1 and thrills drivers at Silverstone

Brad Pitt was full of praise and respect for Formula One and, in particular, the drivers on Sunday after spending...

Updated 10 Jul, 2023 04:58pm

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‘Shaping Muslim narrative’: actor Mehwish Hayat launches production company

UK-based venture will aim to promote authentic representation of Muslims and Pakistanis in Western media

Published 08 Jul, 2023 08:46pm

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Christopher Nolan returns with latest blockbuster ‘Oppenheimer’

NEW YORK: Acclaimed film director Christopher Nolan turns his attention to J. Robert Oppenheimer for his new...

Published 07 Jul, 2023 06:01pm

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Trudeau to Taylor Swift: Don’t make it a cruel summer and come to Canada

OTTAWA: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took to Twitter to try to convince American pop star Taylor Swift to add some...

Published 07 Jul, 2023 05:45pm

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Checking out, when they like: Eagles announce farewell tour

NEW YORK: Chart-topping rock band the Eagles on Thursday announced a final tour after more than half a century in...

Published 07 Jul, 2023 01:29pm

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Hello? Don’t throw stuff at us, Adele urges fans

NEW YORK: Adele warned her Las Vegas residency audience not to throw things onstage, addressing the spate of recent...

Published 05 Jul, 2023 10:12pm

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Jemima Khan’s ‘What’s Love Got To Do With It?’ bags four National Film Awards

Screenwriter and producer Jemima Khan’s film ‘What’s Love Got To Do With It?’ won four awards at United Kingdom’s...

Published 04 Jul, 2023 04:45pm

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‘I have always lived like an Indian princess’: Bollywood icon Rekha in rare interview with Vogue Arabia

Actor grants first interview in nearly two decades, highlighting introspection, commitment to her craft

Published 04 Jul, 2023 03:03pm

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New ‘Indiana Jones’ tops North America box office despite tepid debut

LOS ANGELES: The latest – and likely last – installment in the popular ‘Indiana Jones’ franchise lassoed the...

Published 03 Jul, 2023 03:42pm

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Madonna hospitalized for several days, tour postponed

NEW YORK: Madonna is recovering after falling ill with a “serious bacterial infection” that landed her in an...

Published 29 Jun, 2023 10:10am

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A Minute With: John Krasinski and ‘Jack Ryan’ cast on saying goodbye to show

LONDON: Actor John Krasinski returns for one last mission in the final season of ‘Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan’, in which...

Published 28 Jun, 2023 03:03pm

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What to watch this July: ‘Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning’, ‘Teri Meri Kahaniyaan’, ‘Oppenheimer’

For those looking to stay indoors and escape the heat, there are plenty of blockbusters and series to catch up on

Updated 27 Jun, 2023 04:55pm

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Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan forays into ‘generative AI’

Platform will launch at end of 2023 when customers will be able to interact with Bachchan via tech that is used in ChatGPT

Published 26 Jun, 2023 04:21pm

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Netizens divided about ‘Pasoori Nu’, Bollywood version of Ali Sethi’s global hit

New version featured in upcoming Bollywood movie ‘Satyaprem Ki Katha'

Updated 26 Jun, 2023 04:57pm

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‘Emotional’ Elton John performs his last show at Glastonbury festival

PILTON, United Kingdom: Elton John gave the final concert at Britain’s legendary Glastonbury Festival on Sunday,...

Updated 26 Jun, 2023 04:31pm

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Actor Fawad Khan opens up about diabetes diagnosis and kickstarting his career

Says 'I levelled with myself thinking there is a lot of pain and sadness in the world, and worse diseases'

Updated 24 Jun, 2023 08:28pm

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Disney use of AI for Marvel TV series spooks Hollywood

LOS ANGELES: The use of artificial intelligence in the new Marvel superhero series ‘Secret Invasion’ has sparked...

Published 24 Jun, 2023 02:03pm

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James Cameron says he wishes he’d sounded alarm over lost submersible

Movie director and submersible maker James Cameron said on Thursday he wishes he had sounded the alarm earlier about...

Published 23 Jun, 2023 02:29pm

Luxury

Lot of people died for black culture to triumph: Pharrell Williams

PARIS: As he prepared the biggest fashion show of the year in Paris on Tuesday, musician-turned-designer Pharrell...

Updated 21 Jun, 2023 05:35pm

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‘And Just Like That’: Carrie Bradshaw is back for spinoff season two

NEW YORK: Carrie Bradshaw is back navigating love in New York City once again in season two of ‘And Just Like That,’...

Published 21 Jun, 2023 01:25pm

Travel

France pledges to combat ‘overtourism’

PARIS: Faced with surging numbers of visitors to historic landmarks and natural treasures, France wants to put a lid...

Published 20 Jun, 2023 05:37pm

Luxury

Pharrell Williams takes over Paris for fashion debut

PARIS: Some of the most historic parts of Paris are being cordoned off on Tuesday for the first catwalk show by US...

Published 20 Jun, 2023 02:18pm

Movies & Music

Atif Aslam pays tribute to late musician Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

Pakistani singer performs string of shows in the UK and Europe

Updated 17 Jun, 2023 07:45pm

Movies & Music

Pakistani movie ‘Kukri’ selected for Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2023

Abu Aleeha’s crime drama will compete with Bollywood and regional South Asian movies at the event

Published 17 Jun, 2023 01:35pm

Arts

Vogue’s Anna Wintour, author Ian McEwan honoured by King Charles

LONDON: Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, author Ian McEwan and immunologist and geneticist John Bell were named...

Published 17 Jun, 2023 12:04pm

Movies & Music

New Spider-Man film will not screen in UAE, as region debates values

DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates will not screen Sony’s ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’, Vox Cinemas said on...

Published 16 Jun, 2023 03:44pm

Movies & Music

Prince Harry and Meghan’s deal with Spotify to end

LOS ANGELES: The multi-million-dollar deal that a media group run by Britain’s Prince Harry and his wife Meghan...

Published 16 Jun, 2023 01:09pm

Movies & Music

‘Netflix Bites’: Streaming service to launch pop-up restaurant in Los Angeles

The elevated dining experience will spotlight acclaimed chefs from popular Netflix shows

Published 15 Jun, 2023 02:15pm

Movies & Music

US music publishers hit Twitter with copyright suit

SAN FRANCISCO: Major music publishers on Wednesday filed a federal lawsuit accusing Twitter of failing to stop...

Published 15 Jun, 2023 01:27pm

Movies & Music

Harry Potter park in Tokyo hopes to enchant Asian fans

TOKYO: Harry Potter fans will soon be able to take up their wands, put on their robes and immerse themselves in the...

Published 14 Jun, 2023 05:29pm

Movies & Music

‘Last’ Beatles record to be released this year thanks to AI - McCartney

LONDON: A “last” Beatles song, featuring the voice of late member John Lennon, will be released this year thanks to...

Published 14 Jun, 2023 01:36pm

Movies & Music

Golden Globe Awards sold, Hollywood Foreign Press group shut down

LOS ANGELES: The Golden Globe Awards were sold on Monday to a new owner that will shut down the Hollywood Foreign...

Published 13 Jun, 2023 01:24pm

Movies & Music

Actor Treat Williams killed while riding motorcycle in Vermont, agent says

The actor Treat Williams, known for his roles in ‘Hair’ and ‘Everwood’, was killed in a motorcycle accident on...

Published 13 Jun, 2023 01:16pm

Movies & Music

‘The Trial’: Kajol to star in Indian adaptation of ‘The Good Wife’

New Disney+ Hotstar series is an adaptation of the hit CBS show

Published 12 Jun, 2023 06:16pm

Movies & Music

‘Leopoldstadt’, ‘Kimberly Akimbo’ top Tony Awards

NEW YORK: Tom Stoppard’s play ‘Leopoldstadt,’ a look at how one Jewish family confronts anti-Semitism and loss, and...

Published 12 Jun, 2023 01:15pm

Movies & Music

Disney’s Hotstar makes viewing cricket tournaments free for Indian mobile users

Walt Disney Co’s Indian platform Hotstar said on Friday all mobile phone users would be able to watch cricket...

Published 09 Jun, 2023 01:12pm

Movies & Music

Bjork: ‘Musk should build solar-powered festival ships’

PARIS: Bjork called on tech billionaires to come up with greener solutions for touring musicians such as...

Published 08 Jun, 2023 03:40pm

Movies & Music

Actor Saboor Aly opens up about the importance of travelling alone, discovering new cities and cultures

Aly recently appeared on a travel podcast to speak about the importance of opening one’s mind

Updated 07 Jun, 2023 03:56pm

Movies & Music

Hollywood actors authorize strike as writers still out

LOS ANGELES: Hollywood’s actors union voted to authorize a strike if contract talks break down, turning up the heat...

Published 06 Jun, 2023 06:09pm

Movies & Music

Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur set for sequel to debut film ‘Masoom’

The film debuted in 1983

Published 06 Jun, 2023 02:05pm

Movies & Music

Celebrities, politicians express grief at India train crash

Celebrities and politicians from Pakistan and India joined to voice their grief and offer support and prayers for...

Updated 05 Jun, 2023 11:16pm

Movies & Music

Here Comes the AI: Fans rejoice in ‘new’ Beatles music

WASHINGTON: When the Beatles broke up more than 50 years ago, devastated fans were left yearning for more. Now,...

Published 05 Jun, 2023 05:34pm

Movies & Music

Latest Spider-Man spins silver screen gold

LOS ANGELES: ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,’ Sony’s newest chapter in the webslinger series, soared to North...

Published 05 Jun, 2023 12:32pm

Movies & Music

Director Asim Abbasi’s upcoming horror-comedy to debut on June 15

Director Asim Abbasi is all set for the debut of ‘Count Abdulla’, an upcoming six-part horror-comedy series on June...

Published 03 Jun, 2023 04:58pm

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Netflix, Disney, Amazon to challenge India’s tobacco rules for streaming: sources

NEW DELHI: Streaming giants Netflix, Amazon and Disney on Friday privately discussed a possible legal challenge and...

Updated 02 Jun, 2023 07:38pm

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jun 12	278.52
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jun 12	278.32
USD to Japanese Yen / Jun 16	160.26
USD to Swiss Franc / Jun 16	0.80
Pound Sterling to USD / Jun 16	1.34
Euro to USD / Jun 16	1.16
SOFR % / Jun 15	3.60

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jun 15	7,554.29
Nasdaq / Jun 15	26,683.94
FTSE 100 / Jun 15	10,430.62
Dow Jones / Jun 15	51,671.03
Germany DAX 30 / Jun 15	24,894.01
France CAC40 / Jun 15	8,384.01
India Sensex / Jun 16	76,714.29
Tokyo Nikkei / Jun 16	69,722.25
Hang Seng / Jun 16	24,445.52

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jun 15	21,080
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jun 15	389,600
Petrol/Litre / Jun 16	373.78
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jun 16	80.57
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jun 16	4,326.02
Diesel/Litre / Jun 16	378.78
Cotton US¢/pound / Jun 16	76.67

Stock	Price
First Fid. Leasing / Jun 16 First Fidelity Leasing Modaraba(FFLM)	15.36 ▲ 2.67 (21.04%)
Pak. P.V.C. / Jun 16 Pakistan PVC Limited(PPVC)	34.60 ▲ 6.01 (21.02%)
Pak Stock Exchange / Jun 16 Pakistan Stock Exchange Limited(PSX)	52.70 ▲ 9.15 (21.01%)
Crescent Steel / Jun 16 Crescent Steel & Allied Products Limited(CSAP)	116.84 ▲ 20.28 (21%)
National Silk / Jun 16 The National Silk & Rayon Mills Limited(NSRM)	195.13 ▲ 33.87 (21%)
MACPAC Films / Jun 16 MACPAC Films Limited(MACFL)	72.74 ▲ 12.62 (20.99%)
Service Textile / Jun 16 Service Industries Textiles Limited(SERT)	42.82 ▲ 7.43 (20.99%)
Power Cem(Pref) / Jun 16 Power Cement (Pref)(POWERPS)	28.77 ▲ 4.97 (20.88%)
Nets Internat.Comm. / Jun 16 Nets International Communication Limited(GEMNETS)	33.50 ▲ 5.6 (20.07%)
TPL Corp Ltd / Jun 16 TPL Corp Limited(TPL)	16.36 ▲ 2.27 (16.11%)

Stock	Price
Askari Life Assur. / Jun 16 Askari Life Assurance Company Limited(ALAC)	22.69 ▼ -2.85 (-11.16%)
Universal Ins. / Jun 16 The Universal Insurance Company Limited(UVIC)	22.35 ▼ -2.53 (-10.17%)
Idrees Tex. / Jun 16 Idrees Textile Mills Limited(IDRT)	46.10 ▼ -4 (-7.98%)
GOC (Pak) / Jun 16 GOC (Pak) Limited.(GOC)	113.30 ▼ -9.7 (-7.89%)
Baba Farid Sugar / Jun 16 Baba Farid Sugar Mills Limited(BAFS)	258.01 ▼ -22.08 (-7.88%)
Crescent Fib. / Jun 16 Crescent Fibres Limited(CFL)	55.66 ▼ -4.33 (-7.22%)
Zephyr Textile / Jun 16 Zephyr Textiles Limited(ZTL)	19 ▼ -1.45 (-7.09%)
Ideal Spinning / Jun 16 Ideal Spinning Mills Limited(IDSM)	72.91 ▼ -5.53 (-7.05%)
Popular Islamic / Jun 16 Popular Islamic Modaraba(PIM)	22.45 ▼ -1.54 (-6.42%)
Data Agro / Jun 16 Data Agro Limited(DAAG)	92.50 ▼ -5.57 (-5.68%)

Stock	Volume
Sui South Gas / Jun 16 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	42,165,545 ▲ 3.46
Siddiqsons Tin / Jun 16 Siddiqsons Tin Plate Limited(STPL)	33,659,088 ▲ 1.06
K-Electric Ltd. / Jun 16 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	32,823,984 ▲ 0.1
B.O.Punjab / Jun 16 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	31,691,477 ▲ 1.78
Lotte Chemical / Jun 16 Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited(LOTCHEM)	30,510,793 ▼ -0.56
Pak Int.Bulk / Jun 16 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	29,373,454 ▲ 0.87
TPL Corp Ltd / Jun 16 TPL Corp Limited(TPL)	26,577,659 ▲ 2.27
TPL Properties / Jun 16 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	22,682,484 ▲ 0.74
Maple Leaf Cement / Jun 16 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	21,040,696 ▲ 7.58
WorldCall Telecom / Jun 16 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	20,927,115 ▲ 0.02