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Vijay’s last film Jana Nayagan clocks record advance sales, earns INR 150 mln worldwide
Vijay’s last film Jana Nayagan clocks record advance sales, earns INR 150 mln worldwide
After a massive audio launch in Malaysia for his film Jana Nayagan, advance bookings have now begun for ‘Thalapathy’ Vijay’s upcoming political actioner. MORE..
Will Smith sued for sexual harassment, wrongful termination by tour violinist
Will Smith sued for sexual harassment, wrongful termination by tour violinist
Brian King Joseph, a violinist and finalist of season 13 of America’s Got Talent, is suing Will Smith, claiming he was fired for reporting an incident of sexual harassment. MORE..
MTV shuts down remaining music channels worldwide after 44 years on air
MTV shuts down remaining music channels worldwide after 44 years on air
MTV is set to shut down its remaining music-only channels worldwide, bringing an end to 44 years of round-the-clock music broadcasting and prompting an outpouring of nostalgia from viewers. MORE..
“Zootopia 2” breaks record to become top-grossing Disney animation film
“Zootopia 2” breaks record to become top-grossing Disney animation film
Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Zootopia 2” surpassed 2019’s “Frozen 2” to become its highest-grossing film ever, the company said on Wednesday, marking a bright spot in a year when global box office continues to trail pre-pandemic levels. MORE..
Renowned Indian filmmaker Prabhu Deva arrives in Sri Lanka
Renowned Indian filmmaker Prabhu Deva arrives in Sri Lanka
SriLankan Airlines announced that it had the honour of welcoming the renowned Indian film director, actor, dancer, and choreographer, Prabhu Deva, on board a flight from Chennai to Colombo. MORE..
Beyonce declared a billionaire by Forbes magazine
Beyonce declared a billionaire by Forbes magazine
US singer Beyonce is now a billionaire, Forbes magazine said Monday (Dec 29), becoming only the fifth musician to achieve such a milestone. MORE..
‘I gave up cinema to stand up for my fans’: Actor Vijay
‘I gave up cinema to stand up for my fans’: Actor Vijay
Actor-politician Vijay’s “Thalapathy Thiruvizha” in Malaysia was far more than a standard movie promotional event; it felt like a monumental farewell, marking the end of one era and the loud, unmistakable beginning of another. MORE..
French cinema legend Brigitte Bardot dies at 91
French cinema legend Brigitte Bardot dies at 91
French film legend Brigitte Bardot has died at 91, her foundation said Sunday. MORE..
‘Jana Nayagan’ Audio Launch: Vijay gets emotional at his final film-related event
‘Jana Nayagan’ Audio Launch: Vijay gets emotional at his final film-related event
The grand audio launch of Vijay’s upcoming film Jana Nayagan will be held at the National Stadium Bukit Jalil in Malaysia today. MORE..
Ariana Grande breaks Spotify record on Christmas Eve
Ariana Grande breaks Spotify record on Christmas Eve
Ariana Grande, the singer became the No.1 artist in the world, in terms of Spotify monthly listeners, surpassing The Weeknd for the coveted spot, on Wednesday (Dec.24). MORE..
Arkansas Powerball player strikes $1.8bn jackpot on Christmas Eve
Arkansas Powerball player strikes $1.8bn jackpot on Christmas Eve
A Powerball player in Arkansas won a whopping $1.817bn (£1.34bn) jackpot in a Christmas Eve drawing, making it the second-largest lottery prize ever claimed. MORE..
NORAD tracks Santa’s Yuletide sleigh ride for 70th year
NORAD tracks Santa’s Yuletide sleigh ride for 70th year
Santa Claus drove his reindeer-powered sleigh over rooftops around the world on Wednesday, delivering gifts to millions of children in a magic Christmas Eve ritual that North American air defense officials say they began tracking 70 years ago. MORE..
Friends and The Middle actor Pat Finn dies aged 60
Friends and The Middle actor Pat Finn dies aged 60
US actor Pat Finn, who appeared in popular TV shows including Friends, Seinfeld and The Middle, has died aged 60. MORE..
Call of Duty co-creator Vince Zampella dies in California car crash
Call of Duty co-creator Vince Zampella dies in California car crash
Vince Zampella, who co-created the widely popular video game series Call of Duty, has died in a car crash in California, aged 55. MORE..
Ellison offers $40.4 billion guarantee to beef up Paramount’s Warner Bros bid
Ellison offers $40.4 billion guarantee to beef up Paramount’s Warner Bros bid
Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison has stepped in to personally guarantee $40.4 billion in Paramount Skydance’s latest effort to pry Warner Bros Discovery away from selling its prized Hollywood assets to streaming giant Netflix. MORE..
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ ignites to $36.5 million on opening day
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ ignites to $36.5 million on opening day
“Fire and Ash,” the third installment in Disney’s sci-fi saga, grossed $36.5 million from 3,800 North American theaters on Friday. MORE..
UK author David Walliams dropped by publisher after harassment allegations
UK author David Walliams dropped by publisher after harassment allegations
David Walliams, a bestselling British children’s author, was dropped by HarperCollins UK on Friday after the Daily Telegraph reported the publisher had investigated claims that he had harassed some of its junior female employees. MORE..
Keith Lee named ‘creator of the year’ at first-ever US TikTok awards
Keith Lee named ‘creator of the year’ at first-ever US TikTok awards
Content creators across dance, music, sports, fashion, entertainment and education gathered in Hollywood on Thursday for the first U.S. TikTok Awards, featuring Labubu dolls launched from a T-shirt cannon, a giant selfie challenge, skits, and viral moment reenactments. MORE..
Wiz Khalifa sentenced to nine months jail in Romania for smoking cannabis on stage
Wiz Khalifa sentenced to nine months jail in Romania for smoking cannabis on stage
A Romanian court has sentenced Wiz Khalifa to nine months in prison for smoking cannabis on stage. MORE..
Warner Bros favours Netflix offer over $108bn Paramount bid
Warner Bros favours Netflix offer over $108bn Paramount bid
Warner Bros Discovery has told its shareholders to reject Paramount Skydance’s $108.4bn (£80.75bn) takeover bid. MORE..
Peter Arnett, Pulitzer-winning war correspondent who reported from Vietnam to Baghdad, dies at 91
Peter Arnett, Pulitzer-winning war correspondent who reported from Vietnam to Baghdad, dies at 91
Peter Arnett, the renowned journalist who reported from the front lines of some of the most dangerous wars of the modern era, has died at the age of 91. MORE..
The Oscars to leave ABC and stream on YouTube starting in 2029
The Oscars to leave ABC and stream on YouTube starting in 2029
The Academy Awards will begin streaming exclusively on YouTube in 2029, the latest big change in Hollywood. MORE..
Indian film ‘Homebound’ shortlisted for Best International Feature Film at Oscars 2026
Indian film ‘Homebound’ shortlisted for Best International Feature Film at Oscars 2026
The Indian movie ‘Homebound’, directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, has been shortlisted for the 98th Academy Awards in the Best International Feature Film category. MORE..
France’s Louvre museum remains shut as workers weigh strike extension
France’s Louvre museum remains shut as workers weigh strike extension
Paris’ Louvre, the world’s most-visited museum, remained closed at 0800 GMT on Wednesday, as its staff continued discussions on whether to extend a strike over pay and working conditions that started on Monday. MORE..
Miss Finland is stripped of her crown for making ‘racist’ slanted eye gesture
Miss Finland is stripped of her crown for making ‘racist’ slanted eye gesture
Miss Finland has been stripped of her crown after she made a ‘racist’ slanted eye gesture in a social media post saying she was ‘eating with a Chinese person’. MORE..