Entertainment

‘Fantastic Beasts’ topples ‘Sonic 2’ to lead holiday box oOffice 17 Apr 2022 - 09:03 pm

"Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore,” the latest spinoff of the Harry Potter movie franchise from Warner Bros., opened as the top film...

Zombies will once again kick off Cannes Film Festival 14 Apr 2022 - 08:14 pm

PARIS: The Cannes Film Festival will open on its 75th anniversary next month with the screening of a film about zombies,"Z (Comme Z)"...

Bollywood stars Bhatt and Kapoor marry 14 Apr 2022 - 06:05 pm

MUMBAI: Bollywood stars Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor married each other in a low-key ceremony in Mumbai on Thursday. Bhatt, 29 and, Kapoor,...

Ugandan filmmaker eyes new Africa narrative after Disney animation deal 13 Apr 2022 - 07:30 pm

KAMPALA: Ugandan film producer Raymond Malinga, whose work will feature in an upcoming Disney anthology of animated films from across Africa, hopes the...

Universal Music can't help falling for Elvis Presley, to manage song catalog 12 Apr 2022 - 06:04 pm

Universal Music is adding the song catalog of the "King of Rock 'n' Roll", Elvis Presley, including hits such as "Can't Help Falling...

Hit series 'Russian Doll' returns with more existential questions 12 Apr 2022 - 01:48 pm

LONDON- Actress and writer Natasha Lyonne digs deeper into existential themes in season two of her hit Netflix show "Russian Doll", this time...

Indian social media buzzing with #RanLia wedding news 12 Apr 2022 - 12:55 pm

Doha: Much talked about Bollywood couple Ranbir Alia is set to tie the knot soon according to gossip going around on social media....

Nicolas Cage plays Nick Cage in tailor-made 'Massive Talent' 11 Apr 2022 - 05:11 pm

LONDON: Hollywood star Nicolas Cage says his immediate reaction to being asked to play a version of himself in the new comedy action...

Will Smith banned from attending Oscars for 10 years after slap 09 Apr 2022 - 10:33 am

Los Angeles: Hollywood's film academy on Friday bannedWill Smithfrom attending the Oscars for 10 years after the best actor winner slapped presenter Chris...

Review: ‘Sonic 2’ is a rushed, over-the-top sequel 07 Apr 2022 - 10:18 pm

The fact that " Sonic the Hedgehog 2 ” exists is not exactly a mystery. The first film was a financial success for...

Adele, Ed Sheeran and Dave nominated for Ivor songwriting awards 07 Apr 2022 - 08:39 pm

LONDON- British singers Adele, Ed Sheeran and Raye, rapper Dave and group Coldplay will compete for songwriter of the year at the Ivors,...

Pink Floyd members reunite to record song for Ukraine 07 Apr 2022 - 08:25 pm

LONDON- Pink Floyd is releasing its first new music in almost three decades to raise money for the people of Ukraine, the band...

Sheeran slams 'baseless' lawsuits after victory in 'Shape Of You' case 06 Apr 2022 - 03:23 pm

LONDON: British singer Ed Sheeran said baseless copyright claims were damaging the music industry after he won a case at the High Court...

Arooj Aftab becomes first Pakistani artist to win a Grammy 05 Apr 2022 - 07:47 pm

Doha: Arooj Aftab, Pakistan-born Brooklyn based artist, won her first GRAMMYs in the Best Global Music Performance category for the rendition of 'Mohabbat'...

Director of 'Drive My Car' surprised by Oscar, popularity 05 Apr 2022 - 04:28 pm

TOKYO: Japanese director Ryusuke Hamaguchi says he was surprised by the international popularity of his Oscar-winning film "Drive My Car,” but attributes it...

New Batman story coming to Spotify podcasts in May, in 9 languages 05 Apr 2022 - 03:20 pm

LOS ANGELES: Spotify's podcast fiction series about Batman alter-ego Bruce Wayne will debut around the world in May with local adaptations in nine...

Shawn Mendes' new song not holding back after public breakup 05 Apr 2022 - 11:34 am

Shawn Mendesis working through his very public breakup with singer Camila Cabello with his new single, "When You’re Gone”. Mendes called the up-tempo...