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Where to watch: HBO Max or Amazon Prime VideoOne thing to know: Michael B. Jordan has appeared in all of director Ryan Coogler’s features, but in this saga of a Mississippi juke joint beset by vampires Jordan plays two characters: twins Smoke and Stack.Insider info: Miles Caton sung alongside the musician H.E.R.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories.As part of a substantive change in rules, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has emphasized that only acting “demonstrably performed by humans” and “human-authored” writings will qualify for Oscar awards. The rules have been updated to address cases like that of an AI-generated version of the deceased actor Val Kilmer vying for an award.Note that AI usage in Oscar-nominated movies in 2024 and 2025 focused on augmentation—including voice cloning and enhancement and visual effects—rather than creation. For example, in The Brutalist, AI had enhanced actors’ Hungarian accents.

From India doubling down on fertilizer imports from non-West Asia sources to the US Federal Reserve decision to pause rates, the leadership crisis at HDFC Bank and youth unemployment in India rising to a four-month high in February—here’s a compilation of this week’s news in numbers.After LPG, fertilizers are emerging as the next major pressure point for India as it navigates the fallout of the West Asia conflict. The government is looking to diversify sourcing by stepping up purchases from countries such as Indonesia, Belarus, Morocco and China, Mint reported.

Every month, Mint Plain Facts brings out an update on key global data to thread together the biggest developments in the world that are worth paying attention to. The accompanying analysis and charts explain how each story is creating ripples on the global stage, where it is headed in the coming weeks, and whether it can impact India.Here are the five key global events:After US and Israel air strikes on 28 February killed Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the West Asian nation has been fighting a high-risk survival war.It has responded to the US-Israel offensive, mostly targeting its capital, Tehran, by attacking nearly all nearby Gulf countries, widening the conflict.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. A man on the run in a society turned upside down: that is the image of the world projected in this year’s Oscar nominees. Their heroes dodge injustice and prejudice, flights from danger and towards salvation that are frenzied and exhausting (even for audiences).

Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka were disrupted by multiple red flags due to crashes and track fires, with McLaren driver Oscar Piastri clocking the fastest time to emerge at the top. Alpine team's Jack Doohan was involved in a crash which led to a brief stoppage in the practice session. New Zealand's Liam Lawson, recently demoted to Racing Bulls, outperformed Red Bull's Yuki Tsunoda, who had replaced him. Alpine driver Jack Doohan crashed at the 160mph at the first corner during the second practice session after failing to deactivate his DRS. Team principal Oliver Oakes attributed the incident to «a misjudgement» and a «something to learn from.» The crash caused significant damage to Doohan's car but he escaped without any injuries. “It was a heavy one, something that caught me by surprise, and I will learn from it. I know the team has a lot of work ahead to repair the car,” said the Formula One driver after checking with his team. The DRS issue arose because Doohan lifted off the throttle but didn’t brake, causing the DRS to remain open. This reduced downforce, leading to the spin and subsequent crash. Doohan was participating in only his fourth F1 race, and his car had been driven by reserve driver Ryo Hirakawa in the first practice session.

Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday is only the third Formula 1 race of the season, and several plots are developing that promise a few twists. But the fresh storylines could be as fleeting as the cherry blossoms seen all over Japan at this time of the year. There's McLaren, which has been the early force after winning the first two races. Are Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri about to run away with the season just as Red Bull and Max Verstappen have in winning the last four drivers' titles? How about seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton, who moved this season from Mercedes and is looking for his first victory for Ferrari. He won the sprint two weekends ago in Shanghai. In Sunday's main race in China, he and teammate Charles Leclerc were disqualified for technical infringements. And back to the cherry blossoms in Japan — the season typically lasts for only about two weeks, from the initial blooms to its splendorous peak. A sellout crowd of about 115,000 on Sunday at Suzuka — the Honda-operated track in central Japan — will be following every lap of Japanese driver Yuki Tsunoda. Tsunoda was promoted to Red Bull last week from Racing Bulls, its feeder team. A Japanese driver has never won an F1 race.

Studio Ghibli aesthetic flooding the internet, concerns are growing over the future of hand-drawn animation. Could AI one day take over the painstaking artistry that brought us “Spirited Away” and “My Neighbor Totoro”? Perhaps. But there’s one thing technology will never replicate: the irreplaceable genius of Hayao Miyazaki.

Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart used public transport in New York City on Monday. They were seen walking in the Upper West Side before heading to a subway station.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. David Booth went to graduate school because he wanted to get a Ph.D. and become a professor.

Anora (2024) in key and multiple categories at the 97th Academy Awards, there lies an irrefutable fact. It is the noteworthy commercial success of Anora (2024) globally. The film was made on a budget of $6 million.

Kangana Ranaut’s political drama Emergency recently premiered on an OTT platform, igniting discussions across social media. The film, which delves into the controversial 21-month Emergency imposed by former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1975, has received a mix of critical acclaim and audience appreciation.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The recent autumn-winter 2025-26 ready-to-wear showcases in Paris reflected designers' sharp focus on creating wearable modern clothes that had ample historical references. Dior's Maria Grazia Chiuri, for instance, trained her focus on the classic white shirt, a gender-neutral garment.

Gene Hackman's estate has become the focus of speculation. Gene Hackman's will has raised questions after reports surfaced that the majority of his $80 million fortune was left to his wife, Betsy Arakawa. With his $80 million fortune primarily left to his wife, it's unclear what his three children will inherit. Now, legal experts weigh in on whether a courtroom showdown is on the way. His son has already hired a top estate attorney, indicating that a battle over his inheritance is on the horizon, as quoted in a report by the Daily Mail.

Lewis Hamilton racing a Ferrari for the first time. Reigning world champion Max Verstappen arriving without a lot of mileage in his Red Bull. Lando Norris helping McLaren set a benchmark with his pace in testing. Formula 1 is expecting a hyper-competitive milestone 75th anniversary season in 2025, and it starts this weekend with the Australian Grand Prix. There's no shortage of unknowns in terms of the pecking order, and the weather. Most of the headlines ahead of Sunday's Australian GP have revolved around Hamilton's move to Ferrari from Mercedes. The normally relaxed pre-event news conference at Albert Park was overflowing with journalists and photographers on Thursday to hear from a rejuvenated Hamilton about how much he's enjoying the prancing horse-ride. The 40-year-old British driver is going into his 19th season in F1 but has had a different outlook since his first day in January at the Scuderia's Maranello HQ, where he's teammates with Charles Leclerc.

Inditex Chief Executive Officer Oscar Garcia Maceiras said constantly changing news on tariffs and geopolitics was making it difficult to make long-term predictions, the latest business leader to highlight the impact of uncertainty as U.S. President Donald Trump overhauls trade and foreign policy.

Hailey Bieber is already making headlines lately due to her split rumors with Justin Bieber. However, this time she is facing intense criticism from fans for allegedly liking a TikTok video that targeted Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco. Hailey Bieber is facing backlash after fans accused her of liking a TikTok video mocking Selena Gomez and her fiancé, Benny Blanco. The alleged interaction has sparked heated debates online, with many criticizing Hailey's supposed obsession with Selena. Meanwhile, reports suggest Selena purposefully avoided an awkward encounter with Hailey at the Vanity Fair Oscars party.

The Grammy winner recently dropped her new music and debuted her latest single Love in Real Life. Now, she has announced three concerts in March to celebrate its release, USA Today reported.

Demi Moore’s reaction to losing the Best Actress Award to Anora star Mikey Madison went viral on Sunday, with many reports claiming that she is «heartbroken» and her major Oscars 2025 loss is a «huge disappointment.» Despite rumors about Moore's response to the loss, the two actresses showed mutual respect and admiration by exchanging kind words. Mikey Madison shared a heartwarming moment with fellow nominee Demi Moore following her first Oscar win for Anora.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. During his Oscar acceptance speech for Anora’s screenplay on Sunday night, Sean Baker said, “I want to thank the sex worker community. They have shared their stories.