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Daniel Radcliffe will narrate comedian Kyle Gordon’s third album, “Kyle Gordon Is Everywhere,” set for release Oct. 2. Radcliffe performs a David Attenborough-esque narration during the album’s interludes. Gordon said, “I’ve finally found that perfect balance: the songs are funny without sacrificing the songwriting.” The project features many musical genres.
BMG fully acquired the publishing catalogs of John Lee Hooker, Hal David, and ARC Music. This deal completes a process started in 2016. Monti Olson said, “The musical catalogs of Hal David, John Lee Hooker, and ARC Music are cornerstones of modern music.” These archives helped shape American popular music.
HYBE INDIA is betting big on Indian talent by launching a new girl group. The label started auditions for women aged 16 to 21 across the country. Lee said, "The level of talent we've seen in India has been truly remarkable." They aim to showcase Indian voices globally through this project.
Dia Mirza said Anil Kapoor convinced her to join films after her Asia Pacific pageant. She shared that meeting him 25 years later for the movie Alpha felt like a full circle moment. Kapoor told her, "You would be so beautiful on screen, you must become an actor" back then.
Actor R Madhavan said his 20-year-old son Vedaant and his generation have no interest in watching Indian films. Madhavan noted that young audiences moved to Japanese anime and Korean content instead. "They're watching Japanese anime, they're watching Korean content," he said. The actor feels the industry is losing this generation.
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey hits theaters worldwide on July 17, 2026. Matt Damon leads the cast with a $4-5 million base salary, while Zendaya earned $5 million. Many top actors accepted lower pay to help the $250 million production. These stars got less money to help make Nolan’s big vision happen.
Filmmaker Onir expressed disappointment after Aamir Khan said he did not know activist Sonam Wangchuk before making 3 Idiots. Aamir claimed the film character was not based on Wangchuk, but fans pointed out that the activist previously detailed meeting the actor. Onir wrote, "Very Disappointed to hear that statement."
Actor Swara Bhasker said Bollywood stars fear speaking up for Sonam Wangchuk during his hunger strike. She noted that many actors worry about facing consequences for their views. Swara told people, “Celebrities pe itna bharosa mat karo.” She added that a cause remains important even if famous people stay silent.
Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap praised the Telugu thriller Rao Bahadur, directed by Venkatesh Maha and starring Satya Dev. Kashyap said, “It’s not a film, it’s an opera.” The movie, produced by A+S Movies and SriChakraas Entertainments, got positive responses for its unique storytelling and deep cultural themes since its theatrical release.
The Supreme Court allowed the release of the animated film Mahaprabhu Jagannath after the Rath Yatra concludes. The court said, "If you don't like it, you ignore it." The film can hit screens on or after July 28. This decision followed a stay by the Orissa High Court over religious concerns.
The makers of The India Story will unveil the film’s trailer on July 18 ahead of its July 24, 2026 release. Starring Kajal Aggarwal and Shreyas Talpade, this courtroom drama explores the impact of pesticide farming. The team hopes the movie sparks important conversations about food safety and public health across India.
The Supreme Court allowed the release of the animated film Mahaprabhu Jagannath only after the Rath Yatra concludes. Justice Nagarathna told the producers, “After the Rath Yatra concludes, you can release the movie.” The court refused to stay the high court order, which requires detailed scrutiny of the film’s religious depictions.