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JioStar makes big AI bet, appoints Emmy winner Stephan Bugaj to shape future of entertainment

JioStar Group has announced the appointment of Emmy Award winner Stephan Bugaj as Senior Vice-President of GenAI Content & Technology, as it accelerates its vision for creating AI-native, next-generation experiences.

BTS is back! Netflix to stream explosive comeback concert

Online streaming platform Netflix has announced a collaboration with K-pop sensation BTS, under which it will stream the group’s upcoming concert globally.

Bridgerton stars Luke Thompson and Yerin Ha spill secrets about steamy intimate scenes in Season 4

English actor Luke Thompson reprised his role as Benedict Bridgerton in the fourth season of Netflix’s hit series Bridgerton, which premiered on January 29.

Ranveer Singh unleashes vengeance: Dhurandhar: The Revenge Teaser breaks the internet

Mumbai/IBNS: The makers of Dhurandhar: The Revenge, the sequel to the 2025 blockbuster Dhurandhar, unveiled the film’s teaser on Tuesday, promising a high-octane action spectacle.

Secret romance? Kim Kardashian, Lewis Hamilton fuel dating frenzy after UK retreat

Socialite Kim Kardashian has sparked dating rumours after allegedly spending a lavish weekend with Formula One superstar Lewis Hamilton in the English countryside.

Just from the heart: Shah Rukh Khan wishes Rani Mukherji for Mardaani 3 success

Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan wished his onscreen heroine of several projects, Rani Mukherjee, for the success of her latest released movie 'Mardaani 3'.

Schitt’s Creek star no more! Emmy winner Catherine O’Hara dies at 71

Los Angeles/IBNS: Canadian-born actress Catherine O’Hara, beloved for her Emmy-winning role as Moira Rose in Schitt’s Creek and iconic performances in films like Home Alone and Beetlejuice, has died at the age of 71 following a brief illness, her manager and agency confirmed, media reports said.

Three arrested in Mimi Chakraborty harassment row; actress says ‘this is just the beginning’

Kolkata/IBNS: Three people, including prime accused Tanay Shastri, were arrested on Thursday from Bongaon in West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas district in connection with the alleged harassment of Bengali actress Mimi Chakraborty during a public event.

Alia Bhatt announces new film ‘Don’t Be Shy’ as producer with Amazon Prime Video

Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood star Alia Bhatt on Friday announced her next project as a producer, titled Don’t Be Shy.

From box-office storm to Netflix: Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar arrives on OTT

Mumbai/IBNS: After a blockbuster theatrical run, Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna-starrer Dhurandhar has begun streaming on Netflix.

Success doesn’t guarantee peace: Vishal Dadlani after Arijit Singh announces playback retirement

Singer and composer Vishal Dadlani has weighed in on Arijit Singh’s shock decision to retire from playback singing, saying the move is a reminder that professional success does not always translate into personal peace or contentment.

Bollywood’s dream team returns! Imtiaz Ali’s new romance with Diljit Dosanjh set to hit theatres June 12

Mumbai/IBNS: Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali’s upcoming film, starring Diljit Dosanjh, Vedang Raina, Sharvari, and Naseeruddin Shah, is scheduled to release in theatres on June 12, 2026.

Ranveer Singh booked for mimicry of Rishab Shetty’s Kantara act, allegedly insulting Chavundi Daiva

An FIR has been filed against actor Ranveer Singh in Bengaluru for allegedly insulting Hindu religious sentiments and the Chavundi Daiva tradition of coastal Karnataka.

Everything we know about Bridgerton Season 4 — release dates, story and cast

The fourth season of American romantic period drama series Bridgerton is set to premiere on Netflix on January 29.

Arijit Singh announces retirement from playback singing, says he will continue making music

Singer Arijit Singh has announced his retirement from playback singing, a move that has left fans across social media stunned.

Republic Day roar! Sunny Deol’s Border 2 storms box office with ₹59 cr in a day

Mumbai/IBNS: Sunny Deol-starrer Border 2, the spiritual sequel to J. P. Dutta’s iconic 1997 film Border, posted a massive box office haul on Republic Day, earning ₹59 crore in India on Monday, which was a public holiday.

Mimi Chakraborty humiliated on stage? Actress alleges public defamation at Bongaon event

Kolkata/IBNS: Bengali actress and former TMC MP Mimi Chakraborty has alleged that she was publicly humiliated during her performance at an event organized by Naya Gopal Gunj Yubak Sangha Club in Bongaon, West Bengal.

Border 2 crosses ₹100 crore in just 3 days! Sunny Deol’s epic sequel smashes box office records

Mumbai/IBNS: The Sunny Deol starrer Border 2, a spiritual successor to J.P. Dutta’s iconic 1997 film Border, has stormed past the ₹100‑crore mark within just three days of its release.

Harry Styles announces 2026 world tour with 50 shows across the globe

Singer Harry Styles has revealed details of his upcoming world tour, which will coincide with the release of his fourth studio album.

Border 2 fever grips nation as Mona Singh shares BTS moments

Border 2 has been winning over audiences across the country since its release on Friday, rekindling the patriotic fervour and buzz created by the original Border in 1997.

SRK is back! Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘King’ release date revealed with roaring teaser

Shah Rukh Khan fans have a date to mark on their calendars—December 26, 2026. The makers of the superstar’s much-anticipated film King announced on Saturday that the movie will hit theatres on that day.

Zombies, chaos and comedy: Zorr brings Indian zombie madness to theatres on Feb 6

KSS Productions & Entertainment is gearing up for the release of its upcoming Hindi zombie horror-comedy movie Zorr, slated for a pan-India theatrical release on February 6.

Karan Johar slams trolls mocking Varun Dhawan as ‘Border 2’ opens to rave reviews

Actor Varun Dhawan has been facing heavy online trolling since the release of the Border 2 trailer, with social media users mocking his smile in particular.

Sunny Deol: ‘Border made me live my dream of being a soldier—Border 2 will be bigger’

Reflecting on the legacy of Border, veteran actor Sunny Deol opens up about how Dharmendra’s Haqeeqat inspired his dream to portray a soldier on screen, his journey with J.P. Dutta, and the emotional impact the film had on a generation. From the challenge of recreating the iconic music to the audience’s long wait for Border 2, he speaks passionately about patriotism, the power of the uniform, and the real heroes who guard the nation. IBNS-TWF correspondent Souvik Ghosh tracks him

Oscars 2026 nominations announced: Sinners leads with 16 nods; India’s Homebound misses final cut

The nominations for the 98th Academy Awards were announced on Thursday, and the final slate largely lived up to industry expectations.

Homebound out of Oscars! India's official entry misses final international feature list

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Thursday announced the final list of nominees for the 97th Academy Awards. Homebound, India’s official submission, failed to make it to the final five in the Best International Feature Film category.

'That expression of Kiara Advani stayed with me': Influencer alleges uncomfortable flight experience with Kiara Advani

Social media influencer Kartikey Tiwari has shared a video on Instagram recounting what he described as an awkward encounter with actors Kiara Advani and Kartik Aaryan during a flight from Jaipur to Mumbai.

Rani Mukerji returns as fearless cop Shivani Roy in Mardaani 3 – watch ‘Babbar Sherni’ song!

Mumbai/IBNS: Rani Mukerji’s highly-anticipated Mardaani 3, produced by Yash Raj Films, is set to hit cinemas on January 30.

'Doesn’t suit him to be pitied': Taslima Nasreen attacks AR Rahman’s discrimination claim

Mumbai/IBNS: Exiled Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasreen has joined the chorus of voices criticising iconic composer A.R. Rahman’s claim that he faces discrimination in Bollywood because of his Muslim identity.

Harry Styles drops big surprise: Fourth album title and release date revealed

Global pop star Harry Styles has announced the title of his fourth studio album, exciting fans worldwide.