Jennifer Lawrence has joined Instagram after years of saying she'd never join social media. She has debuted with the username 'jlaw', famously coined by her fans. Explaining the reason for choosing 'jlaw', she wrote 'jenniferlawrence was taken' in her bio.
The viral 80s AI trend has taken over social media, with Divyenndu, Ravi Kishan and the Mirzapur: The Movie cast joining in. Neetu Kapoor also shared a retro AI picture featuring herself and Rishi Kapoor, while Rahul Gandhi, Raghav Chadha and Parineeti Chopra have also hopped on the trend.
Amrapali Dubey was left offended after Mahhi Vij repeatedly made Bhabhi remarks on Bigg Boss 20. She felt the comments could be seen as a dig at the Bhojpuri industry and later explained her concerns to Mahhi. Amrapali also apologised to her fans and followers.
'I didn't even do it':Orry claims Sara Ali Khan pushed girl off chair at party, says he was blamed
Orry has made another claim about his fallout with Sara Ali Khan, alleging she once pushed a girl off a chair at a party. He said the girl confronted him because Sara was very famous at the time. Orry recalled taking the blame despite denying he pushed her
What To Watch On OTT This Holiday?
This week's OTT releases offer a diverse selection, from Suriya's family drama Vishwanath & Sons and Nikkhil Advani's historical series The Revolutionaries to thrillers like Ghamasaan and international mysteries.
Why Did Akshay, Saif Skip Haiwaan Screening?
Despite receiving poor reviews, the cast and crew of Haiwaan gather in Mumbai for a star-studded screening.
Zee5 revamps streaming platform with AI-led discovery, expands free and premium content
Zee5 has launched a revamped streaming experience with AI-led discovery. The platform now organizes content into five distinct sections for easier navigation. Personalization plays a central role, surfacing relevant content based on audience preferences. Zee5 also secured rights to the FIFA World Cup and expanded its English entertainment slate. The revamped free service, Free 5, will offer diverse content without a subscription.
Orenda Group announces Rs 100 crore Media Growth Fund with a slate of three international films
Orenda Group has joined Manasi Parekh, Parthiv Gohil and Rashaana Shah to announce a 100-crore Alternative Investment Fund focused on Indias media and entertainment sector. The four-year Orenda Media Growth Fund plans to invest across films, media start-ups, original IP and media-tech ventures.
Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra, along with PM Modi and other celebrities, have joined the viral ChatGPT '80s photo trend. The AI trend lets users transform their pictures into retro 80s, 90s and early-2000s-inspired looks using simple prompts.
The revised draft rules for television, radio and associated services address some industry concerns but leave questions over OTT, FAST and open-internet services unresolved, media executives said. Broadcasters are also examining penalties, authorisation renewal provisions and requirements for temporary live sports uplinking. The ministry has invited comments by October 2.
BCCL partners with OpenAI to enhance journalism discovery for readers globally
Bennett, Coleman & Co Ltd has partnered with OpenAI to improve content discovery. ChatGPT will now attribute BCCL journalism with direct links to original articles. This collaboration aims to connect users with reliable information from BCCL publications. Both companies will explore AI applications for new products and services. Editorial independence remains a core principle for BCCL's journalism.
PVR Inox says senior executive Pramod Arora was not asked to quit
PVR Inox said its promoters received anonymous communications in April alleging impropriety by certain employees, but a preliminary examination found no evidence of kickbacks. The multiplex operator also denied that senior executive Pramod Arora was asked to leave, saying he resigned for personal reasons after the allegations surfaced.
PVR INOX on Monday said a preliminary assessment into anonymous allegations of employee impropriety found no evidence of kickbacks, countering reports of an alleged 200-crore scandal. The company also clarified that former senior executive Pramod Arora resigned for personal reasons on May 4 and was not asked to leave.
YouTube pushes Indias content industry towards owning IP
Indian content creators are building and monetizing their own intellectual property. YouTube is emerging as a key destination for premium, long-form original shows. Balaji Telefilms partnered with YouTube for five fiction shows, retaining IP ownership. This shift addresses a gap between linear television and premium subscription platforms. Connected TV viewing is creating new opportunities for diverse content across verticals.

