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Jun

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Guns N’ Roses set for Guwahati, Bengaluru gigs

Rock band Guns N’ Roses will return to India for two concerts in November as part of the Asia leg of its ongoing world tour, with performances scheduled in Bengaluru and Guwahati.   The band will perform at Nice Grounds in Bengaluru on November 14 and at Khanapara Ground in Guwahati on November 17. The concerts are being produced and promoted by BookMyShow Live.   The shows follow Guns N’ Roses’ performances in India in 2025, which marked the band's first appearance in the country in more than a decade. The upcoming Guwahati concert is significant as it takes the…

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08

Jun

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‘Death of a Salesman’ leads with six honours

The 79th Tony Awards celebrated Broadway's biggest achievements on Sunday night, with “Schmigadoon!” walking away with the Best Musical award and Bess Wohl's “Liberation”, taking home the coveted Best Play honour at New York's Radio City Music Hall.   The revival of Arthur Miller's “Death of a Salesman” turned out to be the most awarded show of the evening, collecting six Tony Awards. The production won Best Revival of a Play and earned additional honours for direction, lighting design, scenic design and sound design. Laurie Metcalf also secured the Featured Actress in a Play trophy, marking her third career Tony…

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08

Jun

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Taylor Swift’s ‘Toy Story 5’ track breaks streaming records

Swifties and “Toy Story” fans are over the moon!   Taylor Swift's new “Toy Story 5” song titled “I Knew It, I Knew You” broke all streaming records just hours after its release on June 5.   Several streaming services announced that the 36-year-old singer broke some release-day records with the harmonica-and-banjo-infused country track.   Apple Music confirmed the “Toy Story 5” track earned the title of its biggest country single of 2026, while simultaneously shattering the all-time record for the most first-day plays of a soundtrack single.   On Spotify, the track made history as the most-streamed country song…

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07

Jun

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Matt Damon calls ‘The Odyssey’ his hardest film yet

Actor Matt Damon has described starring as Odysseus, the Greek king of Ithaca, in Christopher Nolan’s upcoming project “The Odyssey” as the biggest challenge of his career.   The actor said filmmaker avoids using green screen and prefers to keep "everything real".   "It was by far the hardest movie I’ve ever made. Chris likes to shoot everything real. So, there’s no kind of green screen, no faking it, no kind of studio stuff," Damon said in an Instagram clip on Saturday.   Also read: Lupita Nyong'o reacts to racist backlash over ‘The Odyssey’   The film, which is set…

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07

Jun

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Marilyn Monroe at 100

“I can be smart when it matters, but most men don’t like it,” says Lorelei Lee in the 1953 comedy musical, “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes”.   This famous quip from Howard Hawks’ film sums up for us the fate of the star who uttered it. Marilyn Monroe confronted the pitilessness of the 1950s Hollywood studio system during her short career as an actor (1946-1962). Today she is primarily remembered for her highly sexualised glamorous star image rather than her intelligence, skill and political acumen.   Monroe crystallised a certain vision of 1950s femininity that chimed with the decade’s ambivalent attitude towards…

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07

Jun

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Emilia Clarke reflects upon surviving two brain surgeries 

‘Game of Thrones’ star Emilia Clarke has opened up about the profound impact that surviving two life-threatening brain aneurysms had on her life, revealing that for years she struggled with the feeling that she had somehow ‘cheated death’. The acclaimed actor shared her experience while accepting an honour at Variety's Power of Women London event, presented by Lifetime. During her emotional speech, Clarke spoke candidly about the psychological and physical challenges she faced after undergoing two major brain surgeries while filming the globally successful fantasy series. “For a number of years, I felt that I had cheated death, and it…

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06

Jun

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Triptii Dimri calls ‘Maa Behen’ a great experiment

Actress Triptii Dimri has penned an emotional note for her ‘Maa Behen’ co-stars Madhuri Dixit Nene and Dharna Durgaa following the release of the black comedy drama. Calling the film a significant milestone in her career, the actress described it as a rewarding and enriching experience. Taking to Instagram, Triptii shared a series of behind-the-scenes pictures from the sets, offering fans a glimpse into memorable moments with Madhuri Dixit, Dharna Durgaa and director Suresh Triveni. Reflecting on her journey with the film, she wrote, “This one will always have a very special place in my heart.” She added, “Every single…

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06

Jun

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Ram Charan’s ‘Peddi’ earns Rs 135 crore on day one 

Ram Charan's much-awaited sports action drama ‘Peddi’ has made a thunderous start at the global box-office, emerging as one of the biggest openers of the year. The film grossed an impressive Rs 135.36 crore worldwide on its opening day, underscoring the massive popularity of the actor and the strong anticipation surrounding the project. Directed by Buchi Babu Sana, ‘Peddi’ hit theatres across India and several international markets on Thursday. The film has not only drawn large crowds to cinemas but has also received encouraging reviews from critics and audiences alike, who have praised its emotional storytelling, powerful performances and high-octane…

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05

Jun

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Sharon Stone says ex-husband’s anger ended their marriage

Actress Sharon Stone has opened up about a deeply personal chapter in her life, revealing that her decision to undergo a bilateral mastectomy after doctors discovered a large breast tumour ultimately led to the breakdown of her marriage.   Speaking on a recent episode of David Begnaud's podcast 'The Person Who Believed in Me', the actress recalled the frightening period when doctors feared that a massive tumour in her breast was cancerous and advised immediate surgery.   According to Stone, the tumour was alarmingly large. "One of them was bigger than the size of my entire left breast," she said,…

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Jun

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Netflix pauses production of ‘Hannibal’

Streaming giant Netflix has temporarily halted pre-production on its ambitious untitled historical epic based on legendary Carthaginian military commander 'Hannibal', with budget-related concerns prompting the pause. The project, which has generated significant industry buzz due to its high-profile creative team and star-studded casting, is currently undergoing financial reassessment as producers and studio executives work toward a solution. According to industry reports, the film was scheduled to begin shooting in Italy later this summer. However, preparations have been put on hold while Netflix and the production team review costs and explore ways to bring the project within budget without compromising its…

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