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British singer Ellie Goulding sued her former managers, Ben Mawson and Ed Millet, over a Live Nation deal. She claims they failed to disclose that their management company was owned by Live Nation, creating a conflict of interest. Goulding says they were restrained from acting in her best financial interest.
Gillian Anderson said Sony exited a deal for The Salt Path after a scandal broke last summer. The film, starring Anderson and Jason Isaacs, faced issues when reports claimed the true story was misrepresented. Anderson said, “It was really disappointing, a huge letdown.” The movie gets a release this month.
Filmmaker Jeff Nichols hosted the 2026 edition of Filmland in Little Rock from Aug. 12-16. He started the Arkansas Cinema Society to help local talent. Matthew McConaughey attended the event to screen his latest movie. Nichols also discussed his upcoming thriller, King Snake, which features stars Margaret Qualley and Drew Starkey.
Kareena Kapoor said she would tell her younger self to work hard and calm down. In a 2024 interview, she shared that she felt a greed to prove she was the best. Experts say ambition is good, but we should not let social media comparisons make us feel behind.
Alia Bhatt spoke about her daughter Raha at the Red Sea Film Festival. She said, "My priorities are my daughter and my family so I have to focus on what really matters." Alia will next appear in Love & War, while Ranbir Kapoor prepares for his upcoming film, Ramayana.
Bollywood stars are setting new ethnic trends for Raksha Bandhan this year. Rohit Saraf opted for a vibrant orange kurta, while Vedang Raina chose a metallic green look. Ishaan Khatter and Siddhant Chaturvedi kept it traditional with layered outfits. Meanwhile, Ahaan Panday showed a sophisticated side in a black bandhgala suit.
Thalapathy Vijay’s final film, Jana Nayagan, will stream on ZEE5 starting August 21. The H Vinoth directorial hit theatres on July 23 and earned 321.75 crore worldwide. ZEE5 shared a promo saying, "Thalapathy Jananayagan is all set to meet you all on 21st August only on Zee 5." Fans are excited.
A.R. Rahman praised Ismail Darbar’s musical comeback with the new song ‘Uss Khuda Se’. Rahman said, “We need you more in the Hindi film music scene.” Directed by Zaid Darbar, this father-son project marks Ismail’s return to soulful melodies. Many listeners got excited after Rahman shared his warm support online.
Kartik Aaryan launched his production house, Dopamine Studios, and will produce a biopic on kickboxer Tajamul Islam. He also plays a coach in this Kabir Khan film. A source said, “Kartik connected with the story at a very deep level from the moment he heard it.” Shooting is currently underway.
Tara Sutaria has always loved old Hollywood glamour, as seen in her seven iconic fashion looks. Before she steps into the world of Toxic as Rebecca, her style choices show a clear preference for timeless, cinematic outfits. She often picked elegant gowns and classic black-and-white pieces to look truly vintage.
The Khalifa trailer shows Prithviraj in high-octane action sequences. It features Neil Nitin Mukesh and Malavika Sharma in key roles. Fans are excited about a mysterious character appearing in the final seconds. Prithviraj said, “Presenting the Khalifa trailer. This Onam, a legacy awakens.” The film arrives in theatres on August 20.
The 70th BFI London Film Festival announced its official competition lineup featuring 10 movies from across the globe. Organizers said, “This year’s official competition explores an incredible range of storytelling.” The event runs from Oct. 7 to Oct. 18, showcasing works from directors like Hirokazu Kore-eda and Carol Morley.