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Entertainment • September 24, 2026

Harvey Weinstein Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Sexual Assault

Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein is sentenced to 15 years in prison. The verdict comes after the jury found him guilty of sexually assaulting his former production assistant Miriam Haley in 2006. After a 6-year-long legal battle, the producer is sentenced by the New York Court. He was seen in the Manhattan courtroom in a wheelchair, […]

Poster of Avenger: Endgame Encore
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Avengers: Endgame Encore Is Marvel’s Bridge to Doomsday

Marvel is bringing the Earth’s mightiest heroes back to the big screen this September. Avengers: Endgame, the second-highest-grossing movie of all time, will re-release with an 185-minute runtime as Avengers: Endgame Encore. Avengers: Endgame, released in 2019, concluded Marvel’s Infinity Saga, providing a conclusion to all original Avengers. The re-release took the top spot as […]

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Still from the movie 'Angh'
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Angh Puts Naga Cinema in the Spotlight With TIFF Win

‘Angh’, a Naga film, has won the prestigious Platform Prize at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2026. It beat 11 films in the category to clinch the award. The film is now eligible for consideration in the Best International Feature Film category at the 99th Academy Awards (Oscars). The 31-year-old director, Theja Rio, adapted […]

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Rakhi Sawant and Kangana Ranaut in a split-screen image.
Entertainment • September 20, 2026

Rakhi Sawant vs Kangana Ranaut: From Political Jibes to a Social Media War

Rakhi Sawant and Kangana Ranaut are once again in the limelight for taking a dig at each other. The two were seen trading barbs when Rakhi questioned Kangana’s rise in politics. Rakhi Sawant, known for her unfiltered demeanour, made suggestive remarks about Kangana’s political career on a podcast hosted by Mohsin Khan. “Modi ji, what […]

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Kamal Haasan and Rashmika Mandanna during the launch of MS Subbulakshmi biopic in Chennai
Entertainment • September 18, 2026

M.S. Subbulakshmi Biopic Announced, Rashmika Mandanna In Lead Role

Rashmika Mandanna to play the legendary singer M.S. Subbulakshmi in ‘MS – A Legacy On Screen’. Kollywood composer Anirudh Ravichander to handle the music. At the Music Academy in Chennai, the makers officially announced the project. The event was held in memory of the vocalist’s 110th birth anniversary. Kamal Haasan, Rashmika, Suhasini, Producers Allu Aravind, […]

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Vijay Sethupathi Still from the film 'Maharaja'
Entertainment • September 17, 2026

Maharaja Becomes the First Tamil Film to get a Hollywood Remake

Tamil blockbuster Maharaja is set for a Hollywood remake after a leading film agency approached its producers for the rights, following the film’s strong performance in China and on OTT. Producer Sudhan Sundaram, along with Passion Studios and The Route, has officially announced the news on social media. They shared in the post: “A HISTORIC […]

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Rahul Sadasivan, Prithviraj and Manju Warrier in the Pooja Ceremony of Odiyan: The Age of Illusion
Entertainment • September 16, 2026

Kerala’s Odiyan Legend Returns, Marking Dharma Productions’ Malayalam Debut

‘Odiyan: The Age of Illusion’ brings the Malayalam folklore of the Odiyan, or shapeshifter, back to screens. Actor Prithviraj, along with Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions, is producing this horror-folklore film. Rahul Sadasivan, who debuted in 2013 with the film Red Rain, will direct the film. This is his first film since the horror trilogy of […]

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Rapper Macklemore performing on stage at MetLife Stadium.
Entertainment • September 16, 2026

Macklemore Dropped From Ed Sheeran Tour Over ‘Free Palestine’ Comment

Macklemore has been dropped from Ed Sheeran’s U.S. Loop Tour over his ‘Free Palestine’ remark, which sparked criticism. The tour’s promoter said venues had informed them that they would not allow a concert with Macklemore performing. On September 4, 2026, at MetLife Stadium, Macklemore called for ‘Free Palestine’. He also shared images of the genocide […]

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Israeli filmmakers Rachel Szor and Yuval Abraham at the Venice Film Festival for the premier of their film 'Naza'.
Entertainment • September 13, 2026

Naza Gets Record 25-Minute Ovation at Venice Film Festival

A new documentary by Oscar-winning Israeli filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor exposing Israeli soldiers’ systematic killing in Gaza received a 25-minute ovation at its Venice Film Festival premiere, surpassing the previous record set by The Voice of Hind Rajab, as Palestinian flags were unfurled at the venue. Yuval and Rachel directed the film, which […]

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Still from Suriya's latest film 'Scene'
Entertainment • September 12, 2026

Suriya’s ‘Scene’ to Clash With Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana This Diwali

Tamil superstar Suriya’s upcoming film ‘‘Scene’’ will release on November 6 for Diwali. It will clash with Namit Malhotra’s Ramayana, reportedly made on a budget of over Rs 4,000 crore. After two back-to-back hits, Suriya is gearing up for his third release of the year. His 47th film, now titled ‘Scene’, sees him as a […]

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Andrew Garfield as OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Yura Borisov as co-founder Ilya Sutskever in 'Artificial'.
Entertainment • September 9, 2026

Andrew Garfield as OpenAI CEO Sam Altman in ‘Artificial’

Neon released the first teaser trailer of the controversial film ‘Artificial’ directed by Luca Guadagnino. The film stars Andrew Garfield as the technocrat, Sam Altman. The story will follow the incident in which he was removed as CEO in November 2023. The first teaser trailer shows Garfield walking down a staircase, talking about the “machine […]

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Bad Bunny performing at the Super Bowl LX Halftime Show
Entertainment • September 8, 2026

Emmy Awards 2026: Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter Win First Emmys

The 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles last weekend. Major stars like Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter, and Rob Reiner were on the list of winners. Bad Bunny makes Emmy history. His Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show received seven awards, winning in every category it was […]

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Karan Johar at the sets of Koffee with Karan
Entertainment • September 5, 2026

Karan Johar Set to Back Dharma Productions’ First Mythological Film on Radha-Krishna

Karan Johar is set to produce the love story of Radha and Krishna under his banner, Dharma Productions. Kannada director Sachin B Ravi will reportedly helm the project, reports say. Known for iconic romcoms and family dramas, Dharma will produce its first-ever mythological film. As per Pinkvilla, the film will follow Krishna’s birth to the […]

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Entertainment • September 4, 2026

George Clooney Criticises Trump, Defends Mark Ruffalo at Venice Film Festival

Oscar-winning actor George Clooney has hit out against the Trump administration by calling it a kakistocracy, a government by the least qualified people in the country. He also defended fellow actor Mark Ruffalo’s ability to speak freely while raising his own doubts about the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger. George Clooney received the Golden Lion for Lifetime […]

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Entertainment • September 2, 2026

John Galliano Cancels Met Exhibition 2027 Amid History of Backlash Over Antisemitic, Racist Remarks

British designer John Galliano has decided to cancel the upcoming costume exhibit John Galliano: Horizons just a month after its announcement. The reversal came after the growing backlash against his anti-semitic and racist remarks for which he was convicted in 2011. The Metropolitan Museum of Art had announced a spring 2027 exhibition to honour Galliano […]

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