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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan stunned at the Cannes Film Festival 2026 in a bespoke Tony Ward gown. The masterpiece took 600 hours of work and used 7,000 pearls. It featured 40 metres of silk taffeta with oversized ruffles. This ivory creation showed off incredible craftsmanship and became a major red-carpet spectacle.
Bhumi Pednekar faced criticism after she shared a video on Instagram about the NEET protest. She urged people to avoid abusive language during public discourse. Soon, a woman named Shruti Desai claimed to be her former teacher and questioned her stance, saying, "I remember how disrespectful, almost disdainful, you were."
Rakul Preet Singh shared why she chose to play Surpanakha in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana. She said, "What made me say yes to Surpanakha was exactly what you mentioned - her complexity." Fans praised her look in the trailer. The film hits theatres on Diwali 2026, with the second part following in 2027.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day earned $360 million in its opening weekend in North America, beating the $357 million record set by Avengers: Endgame. The film got off to a strong start with $72 million from Thursday previews. Many fans showed up, making it the second film to cross $300 million.
Thalapathy Vijay’s Jana Nayagan entered the Rs 300 crore club on day 12. The film earned Rs 3.85 crore net in India, taking its worldwide gross to Rs 301.35 crore. Director H Vinoth said, "the unseen footage includes two comedy scenes, two action sequences and two emotional moments" for future release.
Salman Khan broke his silence on health concerns by revealing a 16-kg weight loss on the reality show Alliance. The actor clarified that his leaner look is a deliberate choice, putting an end to weeks of speculation. He shared this update while visiting his brother Sohail Khan on the show.
Kumail Nanjiani will make his directorial debut with a horror comedy titled Howl. The project, based on a 2024 Black List script by Madison Vanderberg, follows an actor who claims he will turn into a werewolf on live television. Kumail is also expected to act in this new film project.
Producer Himank shared how Maa Inti Bangaaram was shot in 54 days. He said, "We go on floors with a 90% bound script." The team plans schedules around actor availability and questions every shot to save time. This careful process helped the film reach a ₹100 crore mark at the box office.
The 79th Locarno Film Festival opens on Wednesday with the world premiere of Les Yeux Verts. The film follows 11-year-old Chaya as she tries to wake her brother from a mysterious sleep caused by resignation syndrome. Directors Fanny Liatard and Jérémy Trouilh said, "Les Yeux Verts is an adventure."
Barcelona-based Low Light Films boarded Basil Da Cunha’s new feature O Jacaré ahead of its world premiere at Locarno. The film follows characters searching for money in Lisbon’s Reboleira neighborhood. Jainer Morales Mena said, “From the moment we saw ‘O Jacaré,’ we knew it was a film we wanted to champion.”
Shudder announced that the ninth horror anthology film “V/H/S/MIXTAPE” will debut on Oct. 9. The movie features segments from RZA, Flying Lotus, and others. It explores how music and sound haunt and destroy. Producers said the film “cranks the signature found-footage horror up to eleven with an electrifying new anthology.”
Tate McRae celebrated her move to New York by attending a Knicks game in early June. The singer, who recently finished an 88-date tour, is adjusting to her massive fame. “You’ve gotta learn yourself,” she said about finding her identity. She now spends time writing in her personal journal.