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Actress and content creator Kaarina Kaisar, who was flown to India’s Chennai for advanced treatment for lung and liver complications, has died. Her father, former national football team captain Mohammad Kaisar Hamid, confirmed the development on a Facebook post early on Saturday morning. He wrote, ”It is with great sadness that I inform you that my beloved daughter Kaarina Kaisar ...

Indian actor Alia Bhatt made a striking appearance on the red carpet at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, captivating photographers and festival-goers in an elegant gown that blended classic glamour with understated sophistication. The floor-length dress featured a sleek, body-skimming silhouette with a dramatic curved plunge at the centre, giving the ensemble a sculpted corset-inspired look. She appeared in a ...

Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt has arrived at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, turning heads with a sleek monochrome outfit. For her arrival, Bhatt opted for a tailored blazer featuring puffed shoulders and a cinched waist, paired with matching slim-fit trousers. She completed the look with accessories from Gucci. The actress, who made a notable debut at the festival in 2025, ...

Colombian pop idol Shakira on Thursday teased the new official song for the 2026 World Cup, releasing a brief video of the track filmed at Brazil’s iconic Maracana Stadium. The singer – who also created the 2010 World Cup anthem “Waka Waka” – announced the song, titled “Dai Dai” in a post on her Instagram account. In the 67-second video, ...

A solo Rabindra Sangeet album titled “Dile Amare Jagaye” by singer Maksura Antara will be released on the occasion of Rabindra Jayanti on Friday. The album, produced under the banner of Bengal Foundation, is scheduled to premiere at 9:00am on the foundation’s YouTube channel. It features eight Rabindra Sangeet tracks of different styles, said a press release. All lyrics and ...

Colombian superstar Shakira will give a free concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday night in an event that Brazilian officials expect to draw some 2 million people to one of the world’s most iconic waterfronts. The performance follows similar shows by Madonna in 2024 and Lady Gaga last year – also attended by huge crowds that ...

Michael, the big-budget Michael Jackson biopic, has shrugged off bad reviews and a troubled production to launch with a $97m opening in North American theaters, contributing to its enormous $217m (£160m, A$303m) worldwide box office and shattering the record for the biggest biopic opening of all time. The film, a highly authorised portrayal of the “king of pop” that was ...

A growing coalition of Hollywood figures has intensified its opposition to the proposed Paramount Skydance–Warner Bros. Discovery merger, as an open petition opposing the $111 billion deal surpassed 4,000 signatures this week. The shareholder vote by Warner Bros Discovery on Thursday (April 23) moved the transaction a step closer to approval, but the deal still requires regulatory clearance in the ...

Ansar Ahmed Ullah:   Kolakar Productions has announced the upcoming UK premiere of the documentary “Mamun: In Praise of Shadows,” which will be showcased as part of the 28th edition of the UK Asian Film Festival 2026. The film, directed by Makbul Chowdhury, offers an intimate exploration of the life and work of renowned Bangladeshi portrait photographer Nasir Ali Mamun. The premiere ...

Big names from the worlds of film, technology, music and sports gathered on Saturday in Santa Monica, California for the Breakthrough Prizes, popularly known as the “Oscars of Science.” The awards, co-founded by philanthropists and tech entrepreneurs, recognize the research achievements of leading scientists around the world in three broad categories: Life Sciences, Fundamental Physics and Mathematics. “These are some ...