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Kiara Advani shared a message about staying strong during tough times. She said, “People will pull you down. Your own rejections may make you feel bad, but if you don't believe in yourself, then nobody else will.” She told fans that setbacks do not mean you are weak or undeserving.
The DC trailer shows Lokesh Kanagaraj and Wamiqa Gabbi in a bloody crime drama. Lokesh plays Devadas, a man trapped between police and criminals. The film asks, “When the police themselves commit a crime, who'd step in to question it?” Director Arun Matheswaran brings raw action to this intense story.
Akanksha Chamola confronted Shreya Kalra on Lock Upp for her remarks about her divorce with Gaurav Khanna. Akanksha said, "Tu hoti kaun hai?" She accused Shreya of playing games and acting like Gaurav’s advocate. Shreya claimed she never made those comments, but the heated argument showed how tensions rose inside.
Vijay's film Jana Nayagan crossed the Rs 260 crore mark worldwide. On Day 8, the movie saw 21.58% occupancy at theatres. Producer KVN Venkat Narayanan said, “Unfortunately, we received an ‘A’ certificate.” The film faces stiff competition from other releases, and many fans feel the rating hurt its box office.
Tom Holland said test screenings ruined a cut of Spider-Man: Brand New Day. He noted, “We watched it, and we hated it.” Many studios now use focus groups to shape films, but creators like George Lucas argue this approach hurts storytelling. The movie opens in theaters on July 31.
Love Island USA took the top spot in Nielsen’s streaming ratings for the week of June 29-July 5, 2026. The Peacock series got 1.94 billion minutes of viewing. Many other shows like I Will Find You and Avatar: The Last Airbender also showed strong numbers, each clearing the billion-minute mark.
Boy George dropped out of a London production of “Jesus Christ Superstar” days after releasing his pro-Israel song “We Will Dance Again.” His manager said, “I felt it was right to step aside, allowing the production to remain the focus.” George was scheduled to perform as King Herod in August.
Booker-shortlisted author Avni Doshi released her second novel, The First House, published by HarperCollins. The Dubai-based writer said, "One of the most fascinating ways to see a character's politics is through their intimate relationships." Her new book explores midlife crises, family politics, and the messy, often painful process of personal transformation.
Paramount+ announced “Billie Eilish — Hit Me Hard And Soft: The Tour (Live)” will premiere Aug. 6 on the streaming service. The concert movie, which already got $37 million worldwide, features performances captured in Manchester and Phoenix. Fans can watch the singer perform many hits from her popular music discography at home.
Cameras started rolling on “Stages,” the directorial debut of Sonoya Mizuno, now shooting in the U.K. The film features Julie Delpy, Emma D’Arcy, and Takehiro Hira. Producer Sam Ritzenberg said, “She’s assembled a wonderful cast and creative team, and stepped into directing with real confidence and instinct.” A24 acquired domestic rights.
Tribeca Films acquired three movies from first-time filmmakers for its 2026 slate. The films include Loves Company starring Rachel Dratch, the rom-com A Very Merry Breakup, and Magic Hour featuring Miriam Shor. These projects got picked up after successful festival runs, adding to the label’s growing list of new releases.
Netflix set the release date for the Cannes breakout film Gentle Monster starring Léa Seydoux. The drama opens in select theaters on October 30 before it starts streaming on November 18. Seydoux plays a pianist whose life gets messy after a police visit. Many fans wait to see this intense story.