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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

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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

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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

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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

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‘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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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‘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

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

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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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‘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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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‘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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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‘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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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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

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

Movies & Music

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

Movies & Music

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

Movies & Music

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

Movies & Music

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

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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

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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

Movies & Music

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

Movies & Music

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

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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

Movies & Music

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

Movies & Music

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

Movies & Music

‘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

Movies & Music

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jan 10	278.78
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jan 10	278.58
USD to Japanese Yen / Jan 10	157.84
USD to Swiss Franc / Jan 10	0.92
Pound Sterling to USD / Jan 10	1.22
Euro to USD / Jan 10	1.02

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jan 10	5,824.15
India Sensex / Jan 10	77,378.91
Tokyo Nikkei / Jan 10	39,100.40
Nasdaq / Jan 10	19,146.19
Hang Seng / Jan 10	19,064.29
FTSE 100 / Jan 10	8,248.49
Dow Jones / Jan 10	41,910.26
Germany DAX 30 / Jan 10	20,214.79

Item	Value
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jan 9	237,483
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jan 10	76.56
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jan 10	18,785
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jan 10	2,716.80
Cotton US¢/pound / Jan 10	67.01
Petrol/Litre / Jan 11	252.66

Stock	Price
Chenab Ltd / Jan 10 Chenab Limited(CHBL)	8.34 ▲ 1.00 (13.62%)
Pak Gen.Ins. / Jan 10 The Pakistan General Insurance Co. Ltd.(PKGI)	8.67 ▲ 0.89 (11.44%)
Tariq Corp.Pref. / Jan 10 Tariq Corporation Limited-Preference Shares(TCORPCPS)	8.76 ▲ 0.88 (11.17%)
Ist.Capital Sec / Jan 10 First Capital Securities Corporation(FCSC)	2.22 ▲ 0.22 (11.00%)
Sakrand Sugar / Jan 10 Sakrand Sugar Mills Limited(SKRS)	12.27 ▲ 1.12 (10.04%)
Dadex Eternit / Jan 10 Dadex Eternit Limited(DADX)	70.40 ▲ 6.40 (10.00%)
D.M. Textile / Jan 10 D.M. Textile Mills Limited(DMTX)	70.54 ▲ 6.41 (10.00%)
Khairpur Sug. / Jan 10 Khairpur Sugar Mills Limited(KPUS)	137.50 ▲ 12.50 (10.00%)
Mehmood Tex / Jan 10 Mehmood Textile Mills Limited(MEHT)	658.91 ▲ 59.90 (10.00%)

Stock	Price
First Capital Equities / Jan 10 First Capital Equities Limited(FCEL)	5.52 ▼ -0.67 (-10.82%)
S.G.Power / Jan 10 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	8.47 ▼ -1.00 (-10.56%)
JS Mom. Factor ETF / Jan 10 JS Momentum Factor ETF(JSMFETF)	13.42 ▼ -1.58 (-10.53%)
Liven Pharma / Jan 10 Liven Pharma Limited(LIVEN)	144.61 ▼ -16.07 (-10.00%)
Olympia Mills / Jan 10 Olympia Mills Limited(OML)	32.40 ▼ -3.60 (-10.00%)
Suhail Jute / Jan 10 Suhail Jute Mills Limited(SUHJ)	126.67 ▼ -14.07 (-10.00%)
Ali Asghar / Jan 10 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	63.85 ▼ -7.09 (-9.99%)
Blue-Ex Ltd / Jan 10 Blue-Ex Limited (GEM)(GEMBLUEX)	55.40 ▼ -6.15 (-9.99%)
Aisha Steel(ConPS) / Jan 10 Aisha Steel(ConPS)(ASLPS)	11 ▼ -1.20 (-9.84%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Jan 10 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	195,296,323 ▼ -0.06
K-Electric Ltd. / Jan 10 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	48,682,503 ▼ -0.01
Cnergyico PK / Jan 10 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	35,460,848 ▲ 0.06
Fauji Foods Ltd / Jan 10 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	31,825,296 ▲ 0.77
Pace (Pak) Ltd. / Jan 10 Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)	23,629,459 ▲ 0.34
Pak Elektron / Jan 10 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	23,144,464 ▲ 1.09
Lotte Chemical / Jan 10 Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited(LOTCHEM)	19,944,268 ▼ -0.24
Air Link Com. / Jan 10 Air Link Communication Limited(AIRLINK)	15,918,682 ▼ -5.65
B.O.Punjab / Jan 10 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	15,645,082 ▲ 0.01