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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

Catch Hasan Raheem, The Khawatoons in live performances

Published 21 Nov, 2024 04:48pm

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‘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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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‘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

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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

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‘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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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‘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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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‘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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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‘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

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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

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‘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

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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

Movies & Music

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

Movies & Music

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

South Asia

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

Movies & Music

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

Movies & Music

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

Movies & Music

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

Movies & Music

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

Movies & Music

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

Movies & Music

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

Movies & Music

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

Movies & Music

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

Movies & Music

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

Movies & Music

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

Movies & Music

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

Movies & Music

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

Movies & Music

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

Movies & Music

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

Movies & Music

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

Movies & Music

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

Movies & Music

‘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

Movies & Music

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

Movies & Music

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

Movies & Music

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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Stock	Price
Askari Life Assur. / Jan 8 Askari Life Assurance Company Limited(ALAC)	6.39 ▲ 0.89 (16.18%)
Pak Gen.Ins. / Jan 8 The Pakistan General Insurance Co. Ltd.(PKGI)	9.60 ▲ 0.97 (11.24%)
Dawood Lawrencepur / Jan 8 Dawood Lawrencepur Limited(DLL)	296.12 ▲ 26.92 (10.00%)
Haseeb Waqas / Jan 8 Haseeb Waqas Sugar Mills Limited(HWQS)	13.10 ▲ 1.19 (9.99%)
Shadman Cotton / Jan 8 Shadman Cotton Mills Limited(SHCM)	35.67 ▲ 3.24 (9.99%)
Kohinoor Textile / Jan 8 Kohinoor Textile Mills Limited(KTML)	125.97 ▲ 11.29 (9.84%)
Ist.Capital Sec / Jan 8 First Capital Securities Corporation(FCSC)	2.19 ▲ 0.19 (9.50%)
Mandviwala / Jan 8 Mandviwala Mauser Plastic Industries(MWMP)	19 ▲ 1.60 (9.20%)
Engro Holdings Ltd / Jan 8 Engro Holdings Limited(ENGROH)	284.50 ▲ 22.79 (8.71%)

Stock	Price
JS Mom. Factor ETF / Jan 8 JS Momentum Factor ETF(JSMFETF)	15.43 ▼ -1.90 (-10.96%)
Pak Gulf Leasing / Jan 8 Pak-Gulf Leasing Company Limited(PGLC)	20.41 ▼ -2.27 (-10.01%)
Suhail Jute / Jan 8 Suhail Jute Mills Limited(SUHJ)	156.38 ▼ -17.38 (-10.00%)
Liven Pharma / Jan 8 Liven Pharma Limited(LIVEN)	180.01 ▼ -18.36 (-9.26%)
S.G.Power / Jan 8 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	8.21 ▼ -0.78 (-8.68%)
Indus Dyeing / Jan 8 Indus Dyeing & Manufacturing Co. Limited(IDYM)	114 ▼ -10.00 (-8.06%)
Pak Paper Prod / Jan 8 Pakistan Paper Products Limited(PPP)	155.01 ▼ -13.31 (-7.91%)
LSE Ventures / Jan 8 LSE Ventures Limited(LSEVL)	12.05 ▼ -0.78 (-6.08%)
GOC (Pak) / Jan 8 GOC (Pak) Limited.(GOC)	76 ▼ -4.70 (-5.82%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Jan 8 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	80,583,371 ▲ 0.03
Cnergyico PK / Jan 8 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	76,600,722 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Jan 8 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	45,707,217 ▲ 0.07
Fauji Foods Ltd / Jan 8 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	36,987,542 ▲ 0.15
Sui South Gas / Jan 8 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	33,354,890 ▲ 0.86
Pak Stock Exchange / Jan 8 Pakistan Stock Exchange Limited(PSX)	27,144,749 ▲ 0.44
Pak Refinery / Jan 8 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	23,513,012 ▼ -0.08
B.O.Punjab / Jan 8 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	22,768,455 ▲ 0.15
Pak Elektron / Jan 8 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	20,370,180 ▲ 1.10

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