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Lata Mangeshkar's iconic live performance at Royal Albert Hall in London, her immortal melodies once again graced the esteemed venue in a special tribute concert, «Lata Mangeshkar: Bollywood Legend,» as part of the BBC's annual summer season of orchestral music known as the Proms. The event, Prom 18, captivated the audience with renditions of her timeless classics, accompanied by the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO).

Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani', featuring the dynamic duo of Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh, commenced its theatrical run with a respectable start on the opening day. Though early estimates projected a collection ranging between Rs 12-15 crore on Day 1, the film garnered Rs 11.10 crore. Nevertheless, the film exhibited promising growth on its first Saturday, as per the latest estimates.

Booksellers in Hungary must decide whether to comply with a law requiring books that depict homosexuality to be placed in closed packaging on their shelves

Two taxi drivers have been arrested in the Mexican city of Cancun for assaulting a van carrying foreign tourists

OTT platform Amazon Prime Video on July 21. In history, the Holocaust refers to the genocide of Jews in Nazi Germany.

Hallmark Channel introduces its latest romantic movie, "Aloha Heart." Starring Taylor Cole and Kanoa Goo, this enchanting film takes viewers on a journey to the picturesque landscapes of Hawaii, where hearts are destined to collide amidst the beauty of the islands. Set against the backdrop of Hawaii's vibrant culture, «Aloha Heart» promises a feel-good romantic experience that will leave audiences swooning.

Haunted Mansion released in theaters on July 28, 2023. The film opened to mixed reviews but fans are awaiting the streaming release. Here’s what we know about Haunted Mansion’s OTT premiere.

Liam Hemsworth will be taking on the role of Geralt replacing Henry Cavill. Now, that the fourth and fifth season is confirmed and poised to be available to stream on Netflix (most likely). Here’s an estimated release date, as well as the series’ production status.

Sacnlk, the Telegu movies garnered ₹30 crore on the opening day and its occupancy rate was 73.92 percent. Be it Pawan Kalyan‘s huge fan following or the quirky chemistry between Kalyan and Tej, the audiences are flocking to the theaters to watch it.

Beanie Bubble, a film based on American businessman Ty Warner and his then-girlfriend and business partner Patricia Roche, premiered on July 28, 2023, on Apple TV+. The film is written by Al Gore’s daughter Kristin Gore, and co-directed by her with Damian Kulash. Let’s know more about Ty Warner and Patricia Roche, and the movie The Beanie Bubble.

Holocaust in Hindi movie 'Bawaal' released on Prime Video, saying it had «poor choice of terminology and symbolism». The Varun Dhawan-starrer has stirred up a controversy for using the Holocaust to tell a story of marital discord as earlier in the week a prominent Jewish group slammed the movie and called for its removal from the OTT platform. The Israeli embassy in India on Friday issued a statement, saying it was «disturbed by the trivialisation of the significance of the Holocaust» in the movie, directed by Nitesh Tiwari of 'Dangal' fame. «I did not and will not watch the film 'Bawaal' but from what I have read, there was a poor choice of terminology and symbolism. Trivialisation of the Holocaust should disturb all,» Gilon wrote on Twitter. «I urge those who don't know enough about the horrors of the Holocaust to educate themselves about it,» he added. 'Bawaal' follows a high school history teacher Ajay Dixit (Dhawan) and his wife Nisha (Jahnvi Kapoor) as they go on a Europe tour where they visit prominent World War 2 sites, including Auschwitz and Anne Frank's home in Amsterdam.

Rocky aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani. The film, upon releasing in theatres on July 28, has already raked in an impressive ₹11 crore, according to Sacnilk.com. The movie, produced by Dharma Productions, received an excellent response on its opening day, earning an estimated ₹11.50 crore nett in India, as reported by Sacnilk.com.

Christopher Nolan had a specific vision for his movie 'Oppenheimer' — actors wearing glow-in-the-dark watches to depict the vintage era from the 1920s to the 1960s. Little did many know that these watches, which used radium to create their luminescence, have a dark and tragic history. In the early 1900s, women working in the radium watch industry, famously known as "Radium Girls," faced grave health consequences, including cancer.

According to reports earlier, one of the major studios, Disney, is reevaluating its film release schedule for the remainder of the year. The strike has created uncertainty about the actors' ability to promote the movies, prompting Disney to consider potential delays for titles like «Poor Things,» «Next Goal Wins,» «Wish,» and «Magazine Dreams,» all originally slated for release this year.

Made In Heaven, will stream on 10 August. Co-produced by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani’s Excel Entertainment, the series stars Arjun Mathur, Sobhita Dhulipala, Jim Sarbh, Shashank Arora, Kalki Koechlin and Shivani Raghuvanshi. Last April, Amazon Prime Video launched Prime Video Store, a transaction-video-on-demand (TVoD) offering that allows Prime subscribers as well as non-subscribers to access movies on rent.

Christopher Nolan's movie, ‘Oppenheimer,’ promises to be a cinematic masterpiece with a stellar cast and mind-blowing nuclear explosion scenes. Nolan's films have consistently drawn massive crowds, as seen with «Tenet,» grossing over $365 million despite challenging global restrictions. ‘Oppenheimer’ is poised to be a blockbuster, engaging in a box office battle with ‘Barbie,’ humorously dubbed ‘Barbenheimer.’ As eager moviegoers throng theaters for ‘Oppenheimer,’ let's explore when and where you can watch it on streaming platforms from the comfort of your home.

King the Land (Season 1) — Netflix Original: The final episodes will be available on August 5th and 6th. My Happy Marriage (Season 1) — Netflix Original: New episodes will be released every Wednesday. Nineteen to Twenty (Season 1) — Netflix Original: New episodes will be available on August 1st. Movies and Shows

Ladybug & Cat Noir, The Movie 2 has been confirmed. This an upcoming animated movie, which is based on Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir and is a sequel to Ladybug & Cat Noir: The Movie, has been slated for release in 2026. The details about the cast and production have emerged. Since its debut in 2015, Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir has garnered worldwide popularity. The French cartoon centers on a teenage girl, who transforms into Ladybug, fighting crime alongside her classmate, Cat Noir, unaware of his true identity. The franchise's movie adaptation, Miraculous: Ladybug & Cat Noir the Movie, recently premiered on Netflix on July 28, following its release in France. Excitement continues to build as a sequel, Miraculous: Ladybug & Cat Noir the Movie 2, was confirmed in 2021. While an official release date is yet to be announced, fans can expect the sequel in 2026, marking 11 years since the show's inception. During a TikTok interview on July 3, 2023, Jeremy Zag, the creator of Ladybug, revealed that the script for the second film is complete, suggesting smooth production progress. The cast for Miraculous: Ladybug & Cat Noir the Movie 2 is anticipated to include the voice actors from the original series, such as Cristina Valenzuela as Marinette Dupain-Cheng (Ladybug), Bryce Papenbrook as Adrien Agreste (Cat Noir), Matt Mittelman as Plagg, Mela Lee as Tiki, and more. ZAG, the movie's production company, will once again spearhead the project, with Jeremy Zag likely serving as director, producer and co-writer alongside Bettina Lopez Mendoza.

New Delhi: Top film stars, traditionally cast in lead roles, are agreeing to play negative characters in high-budget, multilingual projects primarily outside their home market, in a new emerging trend. Emraan Hashmi, for instance, is set to portray the antagonist in Telugu star Pawan Kalyan’s upcoming project, while Sanjay Dutt will take on a similar role in Tamil star Vijay’s Leo.

PTI. Earlier on 25 July, a case against the three students and the college management was registered by Malpe police for failing to furnish evidence. But on Friday, the the students surrendered before the Additional Civil Judge and Judicial Magistrate First Class Court of Judge Shyam Prakash.

Since leaving the White House in 2017, former President Barack Obama has filled his days with creative endeavors—producing films and podcasting with Bruce Springsteen. He has also become something of a cultural curator, compiling semiannual lists of his favorite books, movies and music. The music roundups in particular have become a subject of online intrigue and fervent debate.