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Raffle winner thrilled to claim a $1 million Picasso with a $117 ticket

"How do I check that it's not a hoax?" said Ari Hodara. The Parisian art enthusiast could not believe his luck when he found out he'd won a Pablo Picasso painting worth $1 million.(Image credit: Michel Euler)

Tom Cruise touts ‘wild’ dark comedy ‘Digger’ to theater owners

LAS VEGAS – Tom Cruise said he took ​four decades of acting to get to a place where he could play the ‌eccentric oil tycoon at the center of an upcoming dark comedy, “Digger.” Cruise introduced the first images from the movie on Tuesday at the CinemaCon convention of theater owners in Las Vegas. They showed the 63-year-old transformed into the character ​Digger Rockwell, an older man with thinning gray hair, a beer belly, a Southern ​accent and a fondness for cats. In the movie...

John Abraham announces Force 3 filming with Harshvardhan Rane, release date out

John Abraham announces Force filming with Harshvardhan Rane release date out

AI toddlers in Bollywood? Varun Dhawan’s Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai teaser sparks backlash

David Dhawan’s attempt to modernise his slapstick legacy has hit a digital wall. While the veteran director is known for his colourful, high-energy comedies, the teaser for his latest film, Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, has sparked an intense backlash. Now, fans are sounding the alarm: AI has officially infiltrated Bollywood, and the audience isn’t buying it.Mrunal Thakur reveals ex boyfriend was insecure about Hrithik Roshan, lost 15 kg: 'I never asked him to lose weight'The firestormThe tease...

The GHD Glide+ might replace straighteners in your beauty toolkit

Shopping | ES Best Home | Fashion & BeautyThe GHD Glide+ might replace straighteners in your beauty toolkitAfter its predecessor broke the internet, can GHD’s new styling brush live up to the hype? Vicky Jessop tries it out The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.GhdVicky Jessop1 minute agoSign up for our free weekly newsletter for hot deals, best buys and expert reviewsSign upI would like to...

Charlie Chaplin’s ‘The Kid’ Gets Vertical Makeover on U.K. Microdrama App TattleTV (EXCLUSIVE)

U.K. microdrama platform TattleTV – billed as the country’s first dedicated app of its kind – has adapted Charlie Chaplin’s 1921 feature “The Kid” for vertical mobile viewing, making the silent-era film available exclusively to U.S. audiences. The technology works by generating new image data to fill a vertical frame rather than sacrificing the original […]

Explosive finale for AVO drama involving BondiBoost mogul, her fiancé and his ex-lover: Wild sex questions, a 'lost' recording... and the promise outside court that it's FAR from over: LUCY MANLY

Explosive finale for AVO drama involving BondiBoost mogul, her fiancé and his ex-lover: Wild sex questions, a 'lost' recording... and the promise outside court that it's FAR from over: LUCY MANLYBy LUCY MANLY, SENIOR NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 08:58, 15 April 2026 | Updated: 08:58, 15 April 2026 e-mail View comments

'I was Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's boss but had to sack him – terrible remarks played part'

'I was Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's boss but had to sack him – terrible remarks played part'A royal author has a published a story in their book about why Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was fired from his role as a trade envoy by then Prime Minister David Cameron.NewsChristopher Sharp Trendswatch Reporter08:55, 15 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesAndrew Mountbatten-Windsor (Image: AP)It has been claimed that former Prime Minister David Cameron had to sack Prince Andrew from his role as an ambassa...

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Vadodara student slammed for dance video but not everyone's on the same page

Vadodara student slammed for dance video but not everyones on the same page

Paris art enthusiast wins €1m Picasso painting in €100 charity raffle

Ari Hodara bought his ticket at the weekend after finding out about the raffle by chance while dining outA Parisian art enthusiast could not believe his luck when he found out on Tuesday he had won a Pablo Picasso painting worth more than €1m with a €100 raffle ticket.“How do I check that it’s not a hoax?” said Ari Hodara, 58, after organisers called him following the draw at Christie’s auction house in the French capital. Continue reading...

Anne Hathaway embraces sheer couture trend on Mother Mary press tour

Anne Hathaway turned heads at the Mother Mary press tour, stepping out in a striking sheer couture look that instantly became one of her boldest red carpet moments this year. The Oscar-winning actor wore a custom gown by Lever Couture, crafted from shimmering sheer fabric and layered mesh ribbons that created a soft, ethereal silhouette.         View this post on Instagram                       The sleeve...

Ramayana Part 1: Will Ranbir Kapoor's Rama clash with Yash's Ravana?

Ramayana Part Will Ranbir Kapoors Rama clash with Yashs Ravana

Bobby Deol says Dharmendra's death brought him closer to sisters Esha, Ahana

Bobby Deol says Dharmendras death brought him closer to sisters Esha Ahana

Gina Rinehart’s son says he wants to be a ‘united family’ in olive branch to mother after court ruling

John Hancock welcomes findings on ownership of mines and companies although judge says dispute should be determined in private arbitrationGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGina Rinehart’s son has said he wants to reunite his family after a landmark court case left a long-running feud over ownership of mines and companies unresolved.The Western Australian supreme court on Wednesday found Rinehart’s children were at one point set to inherit 49% of her company and said thei...

'I was shaking': Shah Rukh Khan’s movie Fan sparks debate a decade later

Dubai: Ten years on, Shah Rukh Khan's movie Fan still lingers.Released in 2016, Maneesh Sharma's psychological thriller starring Shah Rukh Khan in a dual role as both a superstar and his obsessive lookalike fan did not set the box office alight. But it has quietly grown into one of the most talked-about films of Khan's career, a study in fandom, reflection and the blurred line between devotion and destruction that feels more relevant now than it did a decade ago.To mark the anniversary, SCREEN s...

52 Blue: Neha Dhupia makes international debut with emotional migrant drama

Blue Neha Dhupia makes international debut with emotional migrant drama

Prince Harry reveals true state of marriage to Meghan Markle with telling gesture

Prince Harry reveals true state of marriage to Meghan Markle with telling gesturePrince Harry and Meghan Markle are currently on tour in Australia, and he recently made a telling gesture that some say shows a lot about the current state of their marriageComments3amKatie-Ann Gupwell Content Editor08:05, 15 Apr 2026Updated 08:05, 15 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesPrince Harry is said to have made a telling gesture (stock image)(Image: AFP via Getty Images)Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are currently embarki...

Kanye West postpones France gig until further notice

Kanye West postpones France gig until further notice6 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleGabriela BoccaccioReutersAmerican rapper Kanye West has announced the postponement of an upcoming concert in Marseille, France "until further notice".It comes a week after this summer's Wireless Festival - which West had been scheduled to headline - was cancelled following the UK government's decision to block him from entering the country.French media reports that Interior Min...

Cannes Sets Japan IP Market in Collaboration With Tokyo International Film Festival Content Market

Cannes is set to welcome a Japan IP market at this year’s festival. Cannes market, the film festival’s business hub, is collaborating with Tokyo International Film Festival Content Market (TIFFCOM) on the strategic gathering, which will run from May 15 to 17. The news comes as Japan readies to take the spotlight at this year’s […]