Mumbai/IBNS: Pop star Taylor Swift has joined the celebrations after Hollywood actor Dakota Johnson was named in TIME’s 100 Most Influential People of 2026, penning a special note for the Materialists star.
Kolkata/IBNS: The makers of upcoming Bengali film Saptadingar Guptodhon unveiled the teaser on Wednesday coinciding with Poila Boishakh or Bengali New Year.
Kolkata/IBNS: The first poster of the much-anticipated Bangla Zee5 series Taarkata, directed by Samik Roy Choudhury, has been unveiled.
Mumbai/IBNS: JioHotstar and Warner Bros. Discovery has announced a partnership expansion that brings HBO Max to India on JioHotstar, establishing the platform as the exclusive home for HBO Max in the market.
Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur starrer Dacoit: A Love Story has received a positive response from audiences in the initial days since its release on April 10, 2026. During the film’s promotional campaign, Sesh—who also contributed to the screenplay and storytelling—spoke about his on-set experience, casting choices, and the rationale behind making the film as bilingual. IBNS-TWF correspondent Souvik Ghosh tracks him...
Mumbai/IBNS: “One could perhaps say, Asha ji gifted me the soundtrack to my success,” said veteran actress Zeenat Aman as she paid a heartfelt tribute to legendary singer Asha Bhosle, who passed away last Sunday at the age of 92.
India bid an emotional farewell to legendary singer Asha Bhosle, who was cremated in Mumbai on Monday with full state honours.
Mumbai/IBNS: Condolences continue to pour in following the demise of legendary singer Asha Bhosle, with acting icon Amitabh Bachchan expressing his grief in a heartfelt blog post on Monday.
Indio (California)/IBNS: Love was in the air at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival as pop star Katy Perry and former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau turned the concert into a date night during a performance headlined by Justin Bieber.
Indian singing legend Asha Bhosle, who died in a Mumbai hospital on Sunday, lent her voice for a Pakistani movie named Sargam, a film that featured Adnan Sami and Zeba Bakhtiar.
Berlin: Members of Michael Jackson’s family joined fans in Berlin on Friday for the international premiere of the biopic “Michael".
Celebrities across India have come together to mourn the death of legendary singer Asha Bhosle, a towering figure in the country’s film and music industry. She was 92.
Winner of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award (2000), the Padma Vibhushan (2008), and seven Filmfare Awards. 12,500 songs. One voice. From cabaret to ghazal, from heartbreak to disco, she sang everything India felt but could not articulate. There will never be another. An IBNS tribute to Asha Bhosle (1933-2026) — singer, actor, restaurateur, grandmother, and the most recorded artist in human history.
Legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle, whose voice defined generations of Indian cinema music, has died at the age of 92 in Mumbai.
Harry Potter actor Bonnie Wright, Ginny Weasley in all eight movies of the film franchise, is expecting her second child with Andrew Lococo.
Los Angeles/IBNS: Pop star Taylor Swift has had a virtual influence on Hollywood actor Anne Hathaway’s upcoming film Mother Mary.
Nagpur/IBNS: Bollywood star Ranveer Singh, currently riding high on the success of Dhurandhar: The Revenge, made a surprise visit to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh headquarters in Nagpur on Friday, media reports said.
Chennai/IBNS: Piracy of Vijay’s upcoming film Jana Nayagan has triggered a storm, with Kamal Haasan refusing to treat the leak as an “accident.”
Mumbai/IBNS: YouTuber Samay Raina’s comeback video ‘Still Alive’ has sparked fresh controversy after the stand-up comedian cracked a joke on India’s cult television superhero Shaktimaan.
Following an acclaimed journey across international film festivals, award winning film Mercy is now set to come closer to home.
Chennai/IBNS: The makers of Jana Nayagan, actor-politician Vijay’s upcoming film, have suffered a major setback after key scenes from the film were leaked online, according to media reports.
Los Angeles/IBNS: The eight-episode Netflix mini-series Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen has created a buzz with its gripping horror-driven storyline.
Mumbai/IBNS: Deepika Padukone’s sharp response to trolls has failed to silence questions over her apparent lack of public support for husband Ranveer Singh’s latest film Dhurandhar: The Revenge.
Sometimes, a career is defined not by how it begins, but by how it evolves—and for Arun Talwar, that journey spans over three decades.
Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood superstar Deepika Padukone hit back at trolls with a sharp response after being questioned over her “silence” on the success of Dhurandhar: The Revenge, starring her husband Ranveer Singh.
Hyderabad/IBNS: Fans of Telugu superstar Allu Arjun were left stunned as the actor unveiled a striking new look from director Atlee’s upcoming film, previously titled AA22xA6.
Los Angeles/IBNS: Hollywood star Dakota Johnson’s mother Melanie Griffith has reacted to her daughter’s relationship with American musician Role Model after the couple’s PDA moments went viral.
Kolkata/IBNS: All forms of shooting in the Bengali film industry came to a grinding halt on Tuesday as members of the fraternity went on an indefinite strike demanding stronger safety measures for artistes.
Kolkata/IBNS: The crowd at the Eden Gardens erupted in joy as Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan marked his first appearance at Kolkata Knight Riders’ home match against Punjab Kings in IPL 2026 on Monday.
Los Angeles/IBNS: Hollywood star Dakota Johnson’s relationship with American musician Role Model appears to have moved beyond speculation after the two were seen sharing a PDA moment.
