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By Kamil Khan

artificial intelligence startup at $86 billion, a price that makes OpenAI one of the most valuable startups in the world. Bloomberg previously reported the value and that Thrive Capital, the venture capital firm led by Josh Kushner, would lead the deal. Also Read | Why Jeff Bezos sold Amazon shares worth $6 billion this week? Internet has some funny reasons OpenAI and Thrive Capital declined to comment.

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are teaming up for a new Netflix thriller, "Animals." Directed by Affleck himself, the film is shrouded in mystery, with details emerging slowly about its plot, cast, and production timeline. Plot Details

Solo Leveling Episode 7 is set to continue the thrilling saga of Sung Jin-Woo as he faces new challenges and missions. With the release date approaching, fans are eager to delve deeper into the world of Solo Leveling.

Black Butler: Public School Arc has finally revealed its release date along with an exciting new trailer. Fans of the dark fantasy series, written and illustrated by Yana Toboso, can look forward to the continuation of Ciel Phantomhive's story in Victorian-era London.

Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard¸ being made the new hosts of This Morning, the ITV daytime show. The pair will be replacing Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield, leaving the disrupted show in May and October individually.

Valentine's Day, setting the stage for another round of romantic intrigue. However, this time around, Netflix has adopted a phased approach to episode releases, adding to the anticipation surrounding the show's return.

Mike Moffatt was 27 when he and his life partner Hannah paid an absolutely “insane amount of money” for their first house. It was a two-storey, three-bedroom, fully detached place in London, Ont., and the insanity of the purchase, in hindsight, was that the home in a thriving university town in southwestern Ontario only cost $168,000 in 2004.

Yami Gautam says there is no point in justifying the intent of her film 'Article 370' to people who already have a preconceived notion about it being a propaganda film. Gautam headlines the upcoming political drama, which marks her husband, filmmaker Aditya Dhar's production debut via B62 Studios. Dhar is the director of 2019 film «Uri: The Surgical Strike». The release of 'Article 370' comes ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Directed by Aditya Suhas Jambhale, the film will hit the screens on February 23. «If someone is calling it names… like 'propaganda', 'jingoism', and 'chest-thumping'… Any section that goes into theatres already thinking or carrying a preconceived notion that this is what it's about, you'll never be able to feel or enjoy the film. There is no point justifying the film to them. I don't think the audience thinks about these things. This film is for the majority of the audience and we make films for the audience,» Gautam toldPTI in an interview.

Fighter, Hanu-Man and Malaikottai Vaaliban are doing far better than expected in international markets despite focused release only in countries with sizeable Indian diaspora. Trade experts say films featuring mainstream stars and the song-and-dance trope are lapped by overseas audiences in territories such as the US, UK, Australia and New Zealand who aren’t as discerning as those within the country. Higher ticket prices overseas further boost earnings.

Kugali Media brings "Iwájú," an animated series set in futuristic Lagos, Nigeria, to Disney+.

«I've always embraced an active presence on social media, recognising its potential to connect with a broader audience beyond the confines of traditional communication,» said Sindhu Gangadharan, managing director of SAP Labs India. To her, visibility on social media and YouTube is more than just a personal pursuit.

Shah Rukh Khan addressed a range of questions about his enthralling time in the film industry and when the intrigued Richard Quest doubted the actor was working for money, ‘King Khan’ was quick to dismiss his skepticism and said "Bathing oils are very expensive," drawing huge laughter from the audience. While being candid about the offers from foreign film industries, Shah Rukh Khan said a lot of people don't believe him when he says that he doesn't get any offers from Hollywood or other Western film industries. "I’ve said this honestly, but nobody believes me.

Kiabi which is present in about 25 countries, on Wednesday announced that it has forayed into Asia, through its association with Myntra in India. ET had last year reported that the brand was in talks to enter the Indian market. The brand has its presence across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, South America, and now, Asia.

Silicon Valley entrepreneurs hate it when the audience gets bored, but they may need to elicit more yawns if they are to transform insurance. Enthusiasm for artificial intelligence continues to power the stock market, but it isn’t giving a second wind to companies committed to revolutionizing insurance through technology, or “insurtech." Shares in listed players such as Lemonade, Root and Hippo have been trading sideways. Meanwhile, global insurtech funding fell to $4.5 billion in 2023, a 44% decrease from the previous year, according to fresh data by reinsurance broker Gallagher Re.

Mark Zuckerberg gave his verdict on the Apple Vision Pro on Wednesday, signalling the start of a new rivalry in the virtual reality space. Zuckerberg found little to praise about the Vision Pro and instead found his company's rival product, Meta Quest 3, to be more appealing to a wider audience. Also Read | Apple Vision Pro makes it to Bengaluru streets.

BBC radio presenter and legendary broadcaster Steve Wright has passed away at the age of 69 years. Wright has hosted BBC Radio 1 and Radio 2 shows for over four decades and last went on air hosting a Valentine's show which is pre-recorded on Sunday as per BBC. He has passed away on Monday.

Entertainment Network India Limited (ENIL), the operator of India's top FM radio channel Radio Mirchi, has recorded a net profit of ₹21.6 crore for the quarter ending December 31, 2023, marking an impressive 108% year-over-year (YoY) growth. EBITDA stood at ₹44.3 crore, boasting a 33% margin and demonstrating a substantial 36.4% YoY improvement, primarily driven by robust top-line growth. Revenue grew 21% YoY to ₹140 crore, led by robust demand in free commercial time (FCT), which was driven by high retail activity during the quarter. Non-FCT revenues also experienced a notable surge, reporting strong revenue growth of 45% YoY. It added that the digital segment contributed ₹11.4 crore to the revenue, making up 13% of the total radio revenues. Additionally, ENIL invested ₹6.2 crore in digital to further fortify its presence in the segment.

Nobody are eagerly anticipating the sequel, Nobody 2. Directed by Ilya Naishuller and starring Bob Odenkirk, the original film received praise for its gripping storyline and intense action sequences.

MUMBAI : Advertising expenditure in India is expected to grow at 10.2% in 2024, slower than last year’s 11.3%, according to media investment company GroupM. But even at that pace, India would still be among the fastest-growing ad markets globally. Overall advertising expenditure this year is expected to increase by ₹14,423 crore to ₹1,55,386 crore, GroupM said Tuesday in its annual forecast titled ‘This Year Next Year’.

Pathaan and Animal underscores that effective music can still be crucial in building anticipation before a movie's release. Amit Sharma, managing director of Miraj Entertainment that operates multiplex theatres, highlighted the importance of music in attracting audiences to theatres, suggesting that the industry needs to elevate its game in film music to match the diverse tastes of Gen Z, who are also consumers of international music.