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Rotterdam Title ‘Roid’ Sold to Australia and New Zealand as Screenxcope, DeshiEvents Plan June Bow (EXCLUSIVE)

Screenxcope has acquired Australian and New Zealand rights to “Roid,” partnering with DeshiEvents for a theatrical release slated for early June across both territories. The Bangladeshi drama had its premiere as a Tiger Competition selection at International Film Festival Rotterdam’s 55th edition. “Roid” has also been selected for the Seattle International Film Festival. Directed by […]

Pawel Pawlikowski, Lukas Dhont, Rodrigo Sorogoyen Among 4,700 Signatories of Open Letter Sounding Alarm Ahead of Cannes Over Planned EU Film Funding Overhaul

Cannes-bound directors Pawel Pawlikowski (“Fatherland”), Lukas Dhont (“Coward”) and Rodrigo Sorogoyen (“The Beloved”) are among the more than 4,700 film personalities who have signed an open letter calling for the European Union to backpedal on its plans to make major changes to its Creative Europe funding program by combining its culture and media strands under […]

Heaving buttocks, big egos and even bigger shoulder pads! As Rivals returns, actress Victoria Smurfit reveals we're in for a hell of a ride

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Charli xcx Releases ‘Rock Music’ Video — Is It Rock, or Is It Not Rock? Fans Agree: The Answer Is Yes

Charli xcx has released her new single and video, “Rock Music,” and at two minutes, its brevity stands in stark contrast to the outsize amount of discussion it will spark about her new direction in the post-“Brat” era. Most crucially, fans now have a chance to decide whether she was being closer to the truth […]

Bhooth Bangla row: Ektaa Kapoor's Balaji says no vendor payments are pending

Bhooth Bangla row Ektaa Kapoors Balaji says no vendor payments are pending

The Beat goes on – Paul McCartney releases duet with Ringo Starr

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Family and listeners pay tribute after 'legend' BBC radio DJ dies aged 57

Tributes have been paid to local radio 'legend' Dave Llewellyn, who has passed away at the age of 57 following a brief illness.

Birthday tribute to Sir David Attenborough displayed on Piccadilly Lights

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K-pop supergroup BTS greet fans in Mexico City

K-pop supergroup BTS greet fans in Mexico City

Zoe Kravitz blasts Hulu over 'tacky' reference to Harry Styles engagement

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Sir David Attenborough's BBC innovation that transformed Wimbledon and snooker

Sir David Attenborough celebrates his 100th birthday and played a key role in shaping the world of sport, influencing Wimbledon tennis and snooker television coverage

Moment fatally injured paedophile rock star Ian Watkins stumbles from cell after his neck was slashed three times in '20-second knife attack'

Moment fatally injured paedophile rock star Ian Watkins stumbles from cell after his neck was slashed three times in '20-second knife attack'By JOHN SIDDLE Published: 11:04, 8 May 2026 | Updated: 11:04, 8 May 2026 e-mail

You can’t say no – Greg Davies on hosting Bafta TV awards

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'Raja Shivaji' BO collection day 8: Riteish Deshmukh film sets sight on Rs 75 crore on second weekend

'Raja Shivaji', directed by and starring Riteish Deshmukh as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, has delivered the greatest opening week in Marathi cinema history with Rs. 52.65 crore India net in Week 1 and is chasing the Rs. 75 crore India net target as its second weekend begins. Released on Maharashtra Day (May 1, 2026), the Rs. 100 crore historical epic — the most expensive Marathi film ever made features Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, Vidya Balan, Genelia Deshmukh and the debut of Rahyl Deshmukh,...

'Reply and let us know': VCK attacks Vijay's 'arrogance' over WhatsApp support messages

Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) criticizes actor-politician Vijay's TVK for seeking government support via WhatsApp messages instead of direct consultations. VCK questions Vijay's political handling and accuses his party of misguiding him and exploiting his popularity while also criticizing TVK's stance on dynastic politics and resort politics.

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TikTokers mob Scientology buildings as viral 'speed run' stunt comes to UK: Moment youths descend on church's London HQ in bid to sprint inside

Scientology speed running sees groups of youths sprint into church buildings in different directions and see how far they can reach inside before they are escorted out by staff.

BBC presenter Dave Llewellyn dies aged 57 as emotional daughter speaks out

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Pregnant Princess Eugenie joins Princess Beatrice and Taylor Swift for star-studded party

Eugenie and her sister Beatrice have rubbed shoulders with Taylor Swift and Baz Luhrmann at Poppy Delevingne’s 40th birthday party, just days after Eugenie announced she is pregnant with her third child

What video got Kash Patel in the headlines this week? The quiz knows

What video got Kash Patel in the headlines this week? The quiz knows May 8, 20265:01 AM ET Holly J. Morris From left: Blake Lively, Kash Patel, Lauren Sánchez Bezos. Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images; Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images; Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue hide caption toggle caption Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images; Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images; Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue This week saw unoriginal ideas galore — duplicative Met Gala gow...