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'Raja Shivaji' BO collection day 7: Riteish Deshmukh film set to cross Rs 50 crore before day ends

'Raja Shivaji', directed by and starring Riteish Deshmukh as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, is on the verge of crossing Rs. 50 crore India net in its first weekm a historic first for Marathi cinema. Released on Maharashtra Day (May 1, 2026), the Rs. 100 crore production set the highest-ever Marathi first Monday (Rs. 5.60 crore) and delivered an extraordinary weekday hold throughout its opening week. The film features Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, Vidya Balan, Genelia Deshmukh and the debut of Ra...

‘Saturday Night Live U.K.’ Set to be Renewed for Season 2 (EXCLUSIVE)

“Saturday Night Live U.K.” is set to be renewed for a second season. Although Sky declined to comment, multiple sources confirmed the news to Variety, saying that despite rocky ratings the Comcast-owned network are thrilled with the show. Certainly Sky CEO Dana Strong, who has described the series as a “a point of pride for […]

Nomadic Film Space Launches Traveling Market Platform for African Creative Producers at Cannes (EXCLUSIVE)

A new traveling market platform designed to connect African creative producers with fresh sources of financing will launch with a series of events May 14 – 15 at the Cannes Marché du Film. Curated and operated by the pan-African film studio Yetu (Un)limited, in partnership with Ctrl + Alt + Shift, Sanusi Development Studio and […]

Richard E Grant and Dominic West to star in ‘outrageous’ new period heist film

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Mayor of Madrid slams UEFA 'plan' in shock outburst amid Arsenal vs Atletico controversy: 'There was intent'

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Samantha's Maa Inti Bangaram postponed to June to avoid IPL clash

Samanthas Maa Inti Bangaram postponed to June to avoid IPL clash

Exclusive FIFA trading card, sticker license to move from Panini to Fanatics in 2031

In one of the more monumental shifts in the collectibles world, FIFA and Fanatics have inked a long-term, exclusive licensing deal that will allow Topps — owned by Fanatics — to produce soccer cards, stickers and trading card games for the World Cup and other FIFA events starting in 2031. This will end FIFA and Panini’s long-standing partnership in the space.Advertisement

James Nelson Joyce, Richard E. Grant and Dominic West to Star in Dark Comedy ‘The Man Who Stole Portugal’

Principal photography has begun on “The Man Who Stole Portugal,” a darkly comic period heist inspired by one of the most audacious financial frauds of the 20th century. Directed by BAFTA nominee Thomas Napper (“Jawbone,” “Widow Clicquot”), the script is by Richard Galazka, inspired by the titular true crime book by Murray Teigh Bloom. In […]

Pope Leo’s bank in the US hung up on him as they thought it was a prank call

NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsPope Leo’s bank in the US hung up on him as they thought it was a prank callThe U.S.-born pope’s brother John Prevost said he tried to explain to the teller who she was speaking to Owen Scott Thursday 07 May 2026 09:50 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBo...

Dame Joan Collins says villainous Dynasty character ‘haunted’ her for ‘so long’

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Indian artist's 20-foot rangoli on South Korean street makes crowd pause and watch

Indian artists foot rangoli on South Korean street makes crowd pause and watch

Graham Norton's warning comments revealed weeks before The Neighborhood pulled from ITV primetime slot

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'सरके चुनर' विवाद: संजय दत्त के बाद नोरा ने मांगी माफी, बोलीं- भावनाओं को ठेस पहुंचाने का इरादा नहीं था

Bandar teaser: Bobby Deol plays fading star caught in scandal and chaos

Bandar teaser Bobby Deol plays fading star caught in scandal and chaos

Rajpal Yadav on 4 marriages, jail, films & more

Rajpal Yadav on marriages jail films more

Rory McIlroy gives wedding advice to Travis Kelce ahead of Taylor Swift ceremony

Rory McIlroy joined Travis and Jason Kelce on their "New Heights" podcast earlier this week, sharing insights from his Masters Champions Dinner whilst drawing parallels to the NFL star's forthcoming wedding to Taylor Swift.The Northern Irish golfer, 36, hosted the prestigious dinner last month following his 2025 Masters triumph."It's an incredible night to be sitting in that room," McIlroy explained."It's a bit like and Travis, you'll feel this this year whenever you're sitting at your wedding y...

Gwyneth Paltrow sparks fury as she blasts 'rich white dudes' in 'tone-deaf' wealth equality interview

Gwyneth Paltrow has sparked controversy after taking aim at wealthy technology executives during a recent episode of her luxury wellness podcast.The 53-year-old actress questioned America's cultural fixation on Silicon Valley billionaires whilst speaking with business journalist Kara Swisher on The Goop Podcast."How did we get here as a culture?" Ms Paltrow asked. "Obviously, there's so much revenue and profit driving this whole thing, that's at the heart of it."But how do you think we got to th...

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Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Orlando Bloom to star in Matt Smukler's thriller Reset

Priyanka Chopra Jonas Orlando Bloom to star in Matt Smuklers thriller Reset