TV & Film

Russell Brand faces rape and assault charges in London court
World

Russell Brand in UK court for rape

The actor and comedian has said he was a fool when younger but never a rapist

TV drama showdown: Parwarish, Shirin Farhad and Behroopia lead the ratings
TV & Film

TV drama showdown: Parwarish, Shirin Farhad and Behroopia lead the ratings

2025’s most talked-about Pakistani dramas you won’t want to miss

Banijay Rights revives MasterChef Pakistan after over a decade
TV & Film

Banijay Rights revives MasterChef Pakistan after over a decade

Karachi’s Pixel Entertainment will produce a new season of MasterChef Pakistan and reveal a broadcast partner in the coming months

PLAVE: The Virtual K-pop sensation taking the music world by storm
Sci-Tech

PLAVE: K-pop meets tech charm

One of their songs has even secured a place in the prestigious Billboard Global 200, an international music chart

China's Box Office battle: Thunderbolts* arrives
China

Marvel's 'Thunderbolts' tests Chinese market

Thunderbolts* will be the first U.S. film to open in China since the new trade war began.

Sher teaser sparks Bollywood-Pakistan drama
TV & Film

9 Pak dramas inspired by Bollywood

Creative minds in Pakistan continue to draw inspiration from Indian cinema — even as political tensions rise.

Weinstein trial: Survivors share graphic details in court
World

Weinstein made victims 'feel small'

The trial will see survivors who helped spark the "MeToo" movement testify against Weinstein once more

Reel faith: Hollywood’s obsession with the Vatican
World

Hollywood's Obsession with the Vatican: An Inside Look

For decades, Hollywood has been captivated by the intrigue and secrecy of the Vatican

Culinary Icon Chef Zakir passes away at 58
Food

Chef Zakir, 58, Passes Away

The beloved chef passed away after a long and courageous fight with kidney disease, his family shared.

Oscar-nominated actor Ryan Gosling to star in 'Star Wars: Starfighter'
Celebrity

Gosling to star in 'Star Wars'!

"Star Wars: Starfighter" will release in May 2027, Lucasfilm announced Friday at the Star Wars Celebration event in Japan

Netflix beats analyst expectations amid trade war turmoil
Sci-Tech

Netflix smashes earnings forecasts amid economic turmoil

It declared itself "off to a good start in 2025" with a profit of $2.9 billion on revenue of $10.5 billion in the year's first quarter

Harvey Weinstein requests hospital stay amid prison health concerns
World

Weinstein seeks hospital stay, citing 'mistreatment' in prison

By Wednesday, nine jurors had been selected out of the required 12, not including the six alternates also needed

Harvey Weinstein's retrial begins: Jury selection underway in Manhattan
World

Jury selection begins in Weinstein's new NY sex crimes trial

Former Hollywood mogul has pleaded not guilty and has denied ever assaulting anyone

Indonesia's horror movie industry rises from the grave
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Indonesia's horror movie industry rises from the grave

60 percent of 258 productions made domestically in 2024 were horror films, accounting for 54.6 million tickets sold

Viola Davis channels childhood hero in "G20" performance
World

Viola Davis wows audience with powerful tribute to childhood hero at G20 summit performance

Directed by Mexican director Patricia Riggen, "G20" arrives on Amazon Prime Video on Thursday

Universal Studios to open European park in 2031
World

Universal Studios to open London theme park

It is expected to attract 8.5 million visitors in its first year, a number currently exceeded in Europe only by Disneyland Paris

Cruise, De Niro, and Binoche headline Cannes Film Festival
World

Tom Cruise to premiere 'Mission: Impossible' at Cannes

"Mission: Impossible—The Final Reckoning" will be released in cinemas worldwide on May 17

Assistant accuses 'Raging Bull' writer of sexual assault
World

Assault allegations against Taxi Driver writer

The unnamed 26-year-old has accused Paul Schrader of grabbing and kissing her during the Cannes Film Festival last year

Hollywood workers rally for production revival
World

Bring Hollywood back!

"Make Hollywood, Hollywood again," Joely Fisher, an actor and secretary-treasurer of the SAG-AFTRA actors union, said to cheers

Actor-Comedian Russell Brand charged with rape and assault
World

UK police charge Russell Brand with rape

Brand is due to appear in court for a first hearing on May 2, police said