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Michael Jackson biopic ‘spent $15m on reshoots to remove child abuse allegations’ from ending
Michael Jackson biopic ‘spent $15m on reshoots to remove child abuse allegations’ from ending
The upcoming Michael Jackson biopic once promised an “unbiased” look at the King of Pop’s life – until a reported series of costly reshoots completely cut the child abuse allegations against the singer from the film. MORE..
Britain celebrates late Queen Elizabeth II as a style icon to mark her centenary
Britain celebrates late Queen Elizabeth II as a style icon to mark her centenary
The late Queen Elizabeth II believed the monarch had to be seen to be believed. And she made sure that was true even when Britain’s famously changeable weather intervened, pioneering the use of a clear plastic raincoat so that a stodgy black umbrella didn’t obscure her from public view. MORE..
Vijay’s unreleased film Jana Nayagan leaked online before TN polls
Vijay’s unreleased film Jana Nayagan leaked online before TN polls
Tamil superstar Vijay’s final film, Jana Nayagan, has been leaked online, even though it hasn’t been released in theatres yet. On Thursday night, small clips from the film were shared on social media, and by Friday morning, HD prints of the full film were uploaded to piracy sites. MORE..
Hip-hop pioneer, Afrika Bambaataa, dies aged 68
Hip-hop pioneer, Afrika Bambaataa, dies aged 68
Afrika Bambaataa, one of the founding figures of hip-hop culture, has died at the age of 68, the Hip Hop Alliance has confirmed. MORE..
Tom Holland says new Spider-Man film will add more humour and ‘fun’ elements
Tom Holland says new Spider-Man film will add more humour and ‘fun’ elements
Actor Tom Holland has revealed that the ‘‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’‘ film did some additional photography recently to add in ‘‘more humor’‘ and beef up a ‘‘villain plotline’‘ despite officially wrapping up production last year. MORE..
Sri Lankan Australian playwright Shakthi wins Windham-Campbell Prize
Sri Lankan Australian playwright Shakthi wins Windham-Campbell Prize
Sri Lankan Australian playwright S Shakthidharan, widely known as Shakthi, has won the $US175,000 ($250,000) Windham-Campbell Prize for drama. MORE..
Daddy Yankee named Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year 2026
Daddy Yankee named Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year 2026
The Latin Recording Academy will honor Ramón Luis Ayala Rodríguez - a.k.a. Daddy Yankee - as the 2026 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year. MORE..
Wireless music festival cancelled after Kanye West blocked from UK
Wireless music festival cancelled after Kanye West blocked from UK
This summer’s Wireless Festival has been cancelled after headliner Kanye West was blocked from coming to the UK. MORE..
Netflix debuts new ‘Playground’ gaming app for kids
Netflix debuts new ‘Playground’ gaming app for kids
Netflix doubled down on its gaming efforts on Monday, launching a new app called ‘‘Netflix Playground’’ that would feature games built around popular children’s characters such as Peppa Pig and Sesame Street. MORE..
Sri Lanka-born actress allegedly dies by suicide in Chennai
Sri Lanka-born actress allegedly dies by suicide in Chennai
Tamil television actress Subashini, known for playing a key role in popular Tamil soap Kayal, has died by suicide in Chennai. MORE..
Netflix to live stream Artemis II lunar flyby
Netflix to live stream Artemis II lunar flyby
NASA’s Artemis II mission is officially underway, and while Netflix didn’t carry the live feed of the historic Earth departure on April 1st, space enthusiasts are in for a massive consolation prize. MORE..
New ‘Lord of the Rings’ movie from Stephen Colbert and his son in development at Warner Bros.
New ‘Lord of the Rings’ movie from Stephen Colbert and his son in development at Warner Bros.
Warner Bros. has revealed that Stephen Colbert and his son are developing a brand new ‘‘Lord of the Rings’‘ movie. The announcement came Tuesday night via the studio’s various social media accounts. MORE..
AI-generated ‘Fruit Love Island’ takes TikTok by storm
AI-generated ‘Fruit Love Island’ takes TikTok by storm
Millions of people have been gripped by the juicy twists of an AI-generated TikTok micro-series based on the television hit “Love Island” -- except all the participants are sexy human-like fruit. MORE..
New Peaky Blinders TV series to star Jamie Bell
New Peaky Blinders TV series to star Jamie Bell
Actor Jamie Bell is set to star in the new TV series of Peaky Blinders, which will be set in the 1950s. MORE..
Iconic 19th Century painting sets Indian art record with $17.9m sale
Iconic 19th Century painting sets Indian art record with $17.9m sale
A 19th Century painting by iconic artist Raja Ravi Varma has become the most expensive Indian artwork ever sold, setting a new auction record. MORE..
Dinosaur collagen used to create one-of-a-kind handbag
Dinosaur collagen used to create one-of-a-kind handbag
Scientists and designers unveiled on Thursday a handbag made with collagen derived from Tyrannosaurus rex fossils from the U.S. in a unique creation intended to demonstrate the value of laboratory-grown leather. MORE..
Priceless ancient golden helmet stolen from a Dutch museum is recovered
Priceless ancient golden helmet stolen from a Dutch museum is recovered
A priceless ancient golden helmet from Romania stolen last year from a museum in the Netherlands has been recovered, Dutch authorities said Thursday. MORE..
Eurovision Song Contest launches first-ever Asia edition
Eurovision Song Contest launches first-ever Asia edition
Known for its glitzy stage costumes and sometimes outlandish performances, the Eurovision Song Contest is now launching its first ever Asia edition. MORE..
K.C. Saranga achieves hat-trick at Raigam Tele’es with ‘Science for Life’
K.C. Saranga achieves hat-trick at Raigam Tele’es with ‘Science for Life’
At the 22nd edition of the Raigam Tele’es Awards in 2025, K.C. Saranga achieved a remarkable milestone by winning the Best Educational Program of the Year for the third consecutive year. MORE..
Celine Dion announces comeback with 10 concerts in Paris this fall
Celine Dion announces comeback with 10 concerts in Paris this fall
Canadian singer Celine Dion announced on Monday, her birthday, that she will return to the stage this fall with 10 concerts scheduled in Paris, spread out over September and October. MORE..
Vietnam to host 75th Anniversary Edition of Miss World
Vietnam to host 75th Anniversary Edition of Miss World
Vietnam is the proud host country of the historic 75th Anniversary Edition of Miss World, set to take place from August 9 (arrival in Hanoi) to September 5 (Final Event in Ho Chi Minh City). MORE..
Taylor Swift and ‘Showgirl’ dominate iHeartRadio Music Awards
Taylor Swift and ‘Showgirl’ dominate iHeartRadio Music Awards
Music superstar Taylor Swift scored a leading seven trophies at the iHeartRadio Music Awards on Thursday including artist of the year and best pop album for the upbeat record ‘‘The Life of a Showgirl.’’ MORE..
Oscars to leave Hollywood in 2029: Academy
Oscars to leave Hollywood in 2029: Academy
The Oscars will leave Hollywood after celebrating their centenary, organizers said Thursday, as they announced a long-term deal to hold the gala in downtown Los Angeles. MORE..
‘Harry Potter’ series embroiled in controversy as Snape actor faces death threats, online abuse
‘Harry Potter’ series embroiled in controversy as Snape actor faces death threats, online abuse
Harry Potter TV series is already under tight scrutiny even before its release as it lands in one controversy after the other. MORE..
Netflix raises subscription prices across all plans in US
Netflix raises subscription prices across all plans in US
Netflix has increased prices on all its plans in the U.S., as the streaming giant pushes into new programming formats such as video podcasts and live sporting events. MORE..