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As the United States prepares to mark 250 years since declaring independence from Britain, King Charles III is set to visit Washington for a state visit that underscores how far the relationship between the two countries has come. U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will host the King and Queen Camilla from April 27 to 30, marking the first official state visit of Trump’s second term.The visit will include a formal arrival ceremony, a bilateral meeting and a State Dinner, along with military honours and a 21-gun salute, highlighting the longstanding alliance between the two countries.But beyond the pageantry, analysts say the visit comes at a sensitive geopolitical moment.“It’s going to be a very structured, very tightly scripted event,” royal historian Justin Vogue sa...

Prismix Studios, rapidly emerging as one of India’s most forward-thinking AI-led film studios, is celebrating the strong audience response to its debut AI-powered short film Happy Birthday Joshi, produced in collaboration with Lens Vault Studios. With a clear vision to merge cutting-edge technology with deeply human storytelling, Prismix is positioning itself at the forefront of a new wave in filmmaking. The short film stands out not just for its use of advanced AI tools, but also for the unique concept it explores. Drawing creative inspiration from the idea of the world’s first computer virus, the narrative reinterprets this technical premise through a deeply emotional and human lens. This blend of innovation and storytelling has helped the film carve a distinct identity, setting it apart...

Leaving Neverland director Dan Reed is criticizing the new Michael Jackson biopic while claiming that the late pop icon was “worse than Jeffrey Epstein.” Antoine Fuqua’s Michael hits theatres Friday and gives “an in-depth portrayal of the complicated man who became the King of Pop,” according to Lionsgate, which handles the worldwide distribution of the film.Reed is questioning how the new biopic failed to acknowledge the abuse allegations explored in his 2019 documentary Leaving Neverland, which raised child molestation allegations from Wade Robson and James Safechuck, who shared in harrowing detail how they say Jackson sexually abused them as boys. 4:10 Colman Domingo on becoming Michael Jack...

Filmmaker and talk show host Karan Johar has officially confirmed that his hugely popular celebrity chat show Koffee With Karan will return with its ninth season this year. The much-awaited new edition is set to premiere around the festive occasion of Diwali, marking yet another comeback for one of India’s most talked-about entertainment properties. Karan Johar announces Koffee With Karan season 9 The announcement has generated significant excitement among fans, as the show has long been known for its candid conversations, celebrity revelations, and viral rapid-fire rounds. Since its debut in 2004, Koffee With Karan has built a reputation for offering audiences an inside look into the personal and professional lives of some of the biggest names in the film industry. Source link

Jake Reiner, the son of the late director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner, is speaking out about the deaths of his parents in a personal essay titled “Mom and Dad.” Two months after his brother Nick Reiner pleaded not guilty to two counts of first-degree murder with the special circumstance of multiple murders in the deaths of his parents, Jake, 34, shared details on Substack of the “living nightmare” he’s experienced since learning what happened to them.Jake shared that on the afternoon of Dec. 14, he was at a celebration of life for one of his best friends — who died in October — when he received the news of his parents’ deaths. 0:29 Nick Reiner pleads not guilty to murder of pa...

After his film Blink (2024), Srinidhi Bengaluru returns with yet another novel concept—this time in a mini-series format. Titled Jerax (an accented take on “Xerox”), the web series presents a quirky spin on a sci-fi idea. Set in the fictional small town of Rayadurga, the story revolves around Prakasha (Nagabhushana), an orphan who runs his uncle’s photocopy shop. The store houses a single, barely functional machine. However, one night—owing to a peculiar planetary alignment and Prakasha’s childhood connection—the machine begins to do more than just copy documents. It gains the ability to create real-life duplicates of people whose photographs are placed inside it. Source link

Cher’s request for conservatorship over her adult son Elijah Blue Allman has been denied. A Los Angeles judge rejected the 79-year-old singer’s request to appoint a conservator of Allman’s estate at a hearing on Friday without prejudice, meaning that she can file again, People reports.A conservatorship, known in some states as a guardianship, is an involuntary status usually reserved for older or very ill people who are suffering from dementia or are otherwise incapacitated and unable to make decisions for themselves. 0:49 ‘Free Britney’ bill unveiled by lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives The judge said she did not see “sufficient ...

Citing law and order concern, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has advised OTT platform ZEE5 not to release a controversial documentary linked to gangster activities, citing serious concerns over public order and the potential glorification of crime. The docuseries is based on the life of imprisoned gangster Lawrence Bishnoi.  Why Centre has advised against releasing the docuseries? The directive comes in connection with an ongoing Public Interest Litigation (CWP-PIL-107-2026) filed before the Punjab and Haryana High Court in the case of Amarinder Singh Raja Warring vs Union of India and others. In an official communication dated April 24, 2026, the Ministry referred to its earlier advisory issued on October 27, 2025, which urged OTT platforms to exercise caution while pu...

British actor and comedian Russell Brand said in a recent podcast interview that he had “exploitative” consensual sex with a 16-year-old girl when he was 30. Brand’s comments on U.S. media personality Megyn Kelly’s podcast come as he awaits trial in the U.K. over rape and sexual assault allegations brought by six women who have accused him of various offences between 1999 and 2009. 0:30 Russell Brand pleads not guilty to new rape, sexual assault charges Previous Video Next Video Story continues below advertisement Dur...

Prime Video unveiled the intense trailer of its upcoming Prime Original series Sapne vs Everyone season two, offering a powerful glimpse into a hard-hitting story of ambition, revenge, and identity unfolding across Mumbai’s film industry and real estate landscape. Written and directed by Ambrish Verma and produced by Arunabh Kumar and Vijay Koshy under the banner of TVF, the series returns with Ambrish Verma, Paramvir Singh Cheema, and Vijayant Kohli in lead roles, alongside Abhishek Chauhan, Nidhi Shah, and Khushali Kumar in pivotal roles. The series will premiere exclusively on Prime Video in Hindi, across India and over 240 countries and territories worldwide on May 1. Sapne vs Everyone trailer The trailer for the latest season gives audiences a refresher as it revisits key moments from...