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MUMBAI : To strengthen its foothold in Japan’s gaming market, Indian digital entertainment and technology firm JetSynthesys has entered into a strategic tie-up with Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed Digital Hearts Holdings (DHH). As part of a comprehensive deal aimed at mutual growth and global expansion, DHH will invest an undisclosed sum in JetSynthesys Japan, besides establishing a 50:50 joint venture in India. The venture will capitalize on the strengths of both entities, with DHH contributing expertise in quality assurance, customer support, and marketing, while JetSynthesys draws on its technology prowess and digital entertainment capabilities.

Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) Sunday exempted the entry fees at all its protected monuments including the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort, Kos Minar at Fatehpur Sikri, and Red Fort in Delhi for one day on the commencement of World Heritage Week, ANI reported. Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, witnessed a huge surge in the number of visitors today as the entry fee waiver made this architectural marvel more accessible to a wider audience. However, the entry fee for the main mausoleum of the Taj Mahal was not exempted.

On an all-staff call at Schwartz Media last week, employees were given a management update. It lasted five minutes. Then came an hour’s discussion about how the publishers of The Monthly and The Saturday Paper were covering the conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.

Taylor Swift once again captivated her fans with a performance of "Stay Beautiful" from her debut album and "Suburban Legends" from «1989 (Taylor's Version) [From the Vault]» at Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos in Rio de Janeiro. After her secret performance, she expressed that she aimed to play something honoring the many Brazilian fans associated with her from day one. Before delving into the «Surprise Songs» segment of the setlist, Swift informed the audience of her objective to explore her catalog for material not yet performed on the Eras Tour. «For those who were here when my debut album came out, that song was written when I was fourteen or fifteen years old,» the singer continued. “So I wanted to play a song that I hadn't played in a long time—one from my first album." During the event, Swift, with an acoustic guitar in hand, performed “Stay Beautiful,” from her self-titled debut LP, for the first time since 2008. Transitioning from Swift's initial release to her most recent, the singer was seen playing the piano for the first-ever live rendition of “Suburban Legends,” one of the Vault tracks recently released from «1989 (Taylor’s Version).»

release date for The Bachelor season 28. The announcement came as part of the 2024 midseason schedule release. Alongside American Idol, Not Dead Yet, and other ABC favorites, The Bachelor will return to the small screen. The premiere, starring Joey Graziadei, is scheduled for Monday, January 22, at 8 p.m. ET. Fans, who had been anxiously awaiting updates, can now mark their calendars with certainty. The two-hour debut promises to introduce Graziadei to potential true love, following the anticipation built during the hiatus. The revelation of the release date brings relief to fans who had grown restless due to the lack of information. The upcoming season's premiere is expected to be a highlight, especially after the emotional season finale of The Golden Bachelor, featuring Gerry Turner. While acknowledging Turner's season, fans express a longing for the distinct drama that The Bachelor consistently delivers. ABC's midseason schedule includes other noteworthy release dates. Abbott Elementary is set to premiere on February 7, followed by American Idol on February 18, and Grey's Anatomy on March 14. The comprehensive schedule, initially reported by Deadline, can be explored for a complete overview of the network's upcoming programming. The network's midseason lineup ensures a diverse array of entertainment, catering to the varied interests of its audience.

World Cup. When NZ's Daryl Mitchell finished with a heroic 134 to take his team from utter defeat to noble defeat, Indian spectators stood up to applaud him at the Wankhede. It was heartening to see this, in what was otherwise a very war-like atmosphere, with stadium DJs exhorting the crowd to sing 1930s freedom songs, bafflingly, against the nice nation of New Zealand. If it happened the other way around, say we were in Auckland, and suddenly the stadium started doing their rugby chant, the Hakka, and audiences started slapping their inner thighs and calling us to war, I'm sure BCCI would have complained. As we go into battle finale today, like over a billion others, I'm in awe of an Indian team that seems to have the DNA of a 1980s West Indies team, but with far more wealth and stardom.

50 Cent has managed to evade legal repercussions following an incident where he tossed a microphone off the stage, allegedly hitting a concert attendee, according to reports. During the Crypto.com Arena performance in August, fans recorded videos showing the 48-year-old rapper throwing two malfunctioning microphones towards the crew located close to the audience. Although the footage did not reveal the exact landing spots of the microphones, images subsequently emerged featuring the claimed victim, Bryhana Monegain, a radio host from POWER 106. Following the incident, Monegain sustained numerous lacerations to the head and face, prompting her to file a police report. Subsequently, the case was elevated to a felony and presented to the L.A.

IFFI) in Goa, where actors Sara Ali Khan, Pankaj Tripathi and Vijay Sethupathi will also unveil the first looks of their upcoming films. The 54th edition of the film gala will kickstart with the ceremony, to be held at Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium in Panaji on November 20. Actors Aparshakti Khurrana and Karishma Tanna will host the opening event, which will also feature performances by Shriya Saran, Nushratt Bharucha.

Kangana Ranaut and R Madhavan are set to enthral audiences with a pan-India psychological thriller. The film's production commenced in Chennai, and Kangana shared the exciting news on X, inviting support and blessings for this unique and mysterious script. «Today in Chennai we started filming our new film, a psychological thriller.

action-drama has crossed the ₹200 crore mark. The film has earned around ₹13 crore, as per early estimates on Sacnilk. The day-wise net collection started strong at ₹43 crore on Day 1.

Netflix enthusiasts who chuckled their way through the debut season of 'Fisk,' the Australian comedy that premiered globally on August 1, 2023, are in for a treat. The highly anticipated Season 2 is poised to hit Netflix screens in December 2023, offering another dose of legal humor and witty banter for select regions.

Netflix continues to bolster its library, and the latest addition is anticipated to be the popular TV show "Young Sheldon." With the first five seasons set to land on Netflix on November 24, 2023, the streaming giant is poised to offer viewers a delightful post-Thanksgiving treat.

Bloody Escape" – Jigoku no Tousougeki – will release early next year in Japan. The science fiction, action-packed movie with some incredible supernatural beings will hit the theaters of Japan on January 5, 2024. Earlier, the makers of «Bloody Escape», on November 17, announced on their official website about the release date of the movie as January 5, 2024, which is much earlier than the expected release date. The movie takes you to a distant future, where the human population is declining and Artificial Intelligence is being used to protect whatever is left on the earth. This leads to the creation of several demons and cyborg-like creatures. This fantasy thriller movie is set in a futuristic version of Tokyo and follows the story of a human cyborg, Kisaragi. Audiences will see a lot of fierce battle, violence and gore scenes in the movie when Kisaragi is forced to escape from a group of immortal vampires attempting to conquer the city. On November 17, the official trailer of «Bloody Escape» was released. Notably, on November 17, the franchise had revealed the cast list for the anime. The movie will see some of the well known voices such as JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure’s Yuki Ono and Demon Slayer’s Reina Ueda.Others in the cast list are Yuki Ono has lent his voice for Kisaragi, the character of Lunalu has been voiced by Rena Ueda, Cruz voiced by Soma Saito, Jami voiced by Yuma Uchia, Larak voiced by Satsuki Yukino, Nonoc voiced by Masayo Kurata, Zanza voiced by Jun Fukuyama, Feres voiced by Rie Takahashi and others. The movie has been directed by Goro Taniguchi of Code Geass and One Piece fame and produced by Polygon Pictures known for the Godzilla Trilogy and Love, Death & Robots 2022.

World Cup in 1983, cricket was still one of the sports in India and a champion team needed a true blue cricket fan Lata Mangeshkar to hold a concert so that each member could earn Rs 1 lakh. In 2011, when Mahendra Singh Dhoni's team won, the BCCI was already a billion dollar entity. And, in the 28 years between 1983 and 2011, cricket had become an «industry».

While Ted 3 was not fully on the cards, Peacock handed over an order to the franchise for a Ted prequel series, which was formally announced in 2021. As usual the series will follow its main character — Ted, but here viewers will get a deeper insight about the early years of John and Ted's adventure. The Ted prequel series will have seven episodes that will debut on Peacock on January 11, 2024. The makers have not yet released the full official trailer of the Ted series but a 30 second teaser was released on November 16, 2023. The teaser showed the stuffed bear of 1993 writing a letter to Ted of the present day.

Shakira set the stage on fire as she performed “Acróstico” at the star-studded 2023 Latin Grammys, which was held at Seville, Spain on Thursday. Donning a gorgeous Dolce & Gabbana golden dress, the singer performed the song — an heartfelt open letter to her children, Milan and Sasha — which was also nominated as song of the year at awards show. The performance of the Colombian sensation commenced on an intimate stage adorned with mirrors and ethereal lighting. Progressing towards a piano-accompanied stage, a heartfelt video featuring her two sons singing lyrics from the song was played.

Tiger 3 Box Office collection Day 5: Salman Khan’s Tiger 3 has made a significant impact at the Box Office, showcasing impressive figures across different language sectors. The film has garnered a worldwide collection of ₹270.55 crore, with a substantial contribution from the Indian market. The Hindi version of Tiger 3 has led the charge with a robust collection, amassing ₹182.78 crore in India.

NEW DELHI : Over the past few weeks, cinemas have been flooded with small-budget films that come with minimal marketing or audience anticipation, resulting in negligible box office returns. Titles such as Aankh Micholi, UT 69, Shastry Viruddh Shastry and Three of Us have made their way to theatres with audiences largely uninformed about their release.

NEW DELHI : Legends League Cricket (LLC), a global T20 cricket league with recently retired international cricketers, is looking to raise $10 million to develop the league further, Raman Raheja, a director of Absolute Legends Sports Pvt Ltd and chief executive of LLC, told Mint. Some of the big names in the league are Harbhajan Singh, Gautam Gambhir, and Chris Gayle. The league, which has two formats and runs at two different times of the year, has raised a total of $7 million since its inception in 2022, when the first season of the league was played.

World Champion stint with WWE, John Cena is embarking on a new venture—hosting his very own talk show, "What Drives You." This exciting project comes on the heels of his recent return to Friday Night SmackDown in September 2023, marking a significant move in Cena's career post-WWE.

Leading European digital asset investment firm CoinShares has announced its strategic acquisition of the Valkyrie Funds, a crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) subsidiary of US-based Valkyrie Investments.