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In a recent interview with The Guardian, veteran actor Ian McKellen revealed that legendary actor Alec Guinness once advised him against publicly supporting gay rights.

Actor-producer Patralekhaa has announced her next film, Heer Sara Aur Pondicherry. The movie will be co-starring Maanvi Gagroo and directed by Kartik Chaudhry. It is backed by Sony Music India and Maghaa Creations.

The African Magic Viewers's Choice Awards (AMVCA) 2026, a prestigious event celebrating African film and television, witnessed a unique fashion statement this year.

Prajakta Koli, the actor-creator who has now also turned author, is currently exploring various creative avenues. These include books, theater, Marathi cinema, streaming shows, and more.

The makers of Sanjay Dutt's Aakhri Sawal are planning a star-studded premiere event in Delhi on Wednesday, May 13, just two days before the film's release.

The much-anticipated action fantasy drama Karuppu, starring Tamil superstar Suriya and Trisha Krishnan, is set to hit theaters on May 14.

The complex relationship between legendary fashion designer Alexander McQueen and fashion editor Isabella Blow is being adapted into a short film titled Wild Bird.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay or simply Vijay's choice of attire at his swearing-in ceremony on Sunday has been hailed as a powerful political statement.

Hindi film actor Bhagyashree recently opened up about being paid more than her co-star Salman Khan in the 1989 blockbuster Maine Pyar Kiya.

The much-anticipated trailer for the upcoming film Peddi, starring Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor, will be launched on May 18.

Director Pawan Basamsetti, known for Rangabali, has brought together famous actors Satya and Yogi Babu for an upcoming comedy film.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has opposed actor Jacqueline Fernandez's application to become an approver in the 200 crore money laundering case linked to alleged conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar.

The highly anticipated film Chiyaan 63, starring Vikram and directed by Anand Shankar, is set to begin production in the first week of June.

The critically acclaimed sci-fi film Project Hail Mary, starring Ryan Gosling, has finally made its way to digital platforms.

Michael Pennington, the acclaimed British theater and screen actor who played Moff Jerjerrod in Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi, has died at 82.

The Hollywood horror film Backrooms, backed by A24, will be released in theaters on May 29, 2026.

Shakun Batra, the acclaimed director of Kapoor & Sons (2016), has revealed how artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the Indian entertainment industry.

Tamil cinema icons Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan are reuniting after decades for a much-anticipated film directed by Nelson Dilipkumar.

Tamil actor Vijay, popularly known as Thalapathy, was sworn in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister on May 10.

The trailer for Netflix's upcoming reality show Desi Bling has been released, featuring actors Karan Kundrra and Tejasswi Prakash.

Bollywood actor Babil, son of the late Irrfan Khan, is all set to make his Malayalam cinema debut with Gandhi Bazar.

Bollywood actor Bhumi Pednekkar is set to star in a new courtroom drama, according to a report by News18.

The trailer for the upcoming film Chand Mera Dil, starring Ananya Panday and Lakshya, was released on Monday.

The upcoming film Pati Patni Aur Woh Do, starring Ayushmann Khurrana, Sara Ali Khan, Rakul Preet Singh, and Wamiqa Gabbi, has been facing allegations of promoting infidelity.

Filmmaker Pulkit, whose last theatrical release was Maalik, recently opened up about the pressures of releasing films in theaters.

Telugu actor K Bharath Kanth (31) and another person, identified as G Sai Trilok (31), died in a road accident on Hyderabad's Outer Ring Road on Sunday.

Actor and comedian Martin Short (76) has opened up about his daughter Katherine Short's untimely demise.

Internationally acclaimed filmmaker Mira Nair has finally found her Amrita Sher-Gil for the upcoming biopic, AMRI.

The much-anticipated romantic musical, Chand Mera Dil, starring Ananya Panday and Lakshya, will be released on JioHotstar after its theatrical run.

The Hollywood film Michael, starring Jaafar Jackson and directed by Antoine Fuqua, has crossed the 60cr mark at the Indian box office.

Akshay Kumar's latest horror-comedy, Bhooth Bangla, is in its fourth week in theaters and continues to perform well at the box office.

The upcoming Tamil film Karuppu, starring Trisha Krishnan and Suriya, is all set for a theatrical release on May 14.

The Uttar Pradesh government has declared the recently released film Krishnavataram Part 1 tax-free.

Riteish Deshmukh's historical drama Raja Shivaji is performing well at the box office. Released on May 1, the film has reportedly earned over 81cr in India after a successful run of 10 days. The movie saw a significant jump in its second Sunday (Day 10), raking in over 6cr.

The British Academy Television Awards (BAFTA TV) 2026 took place on Sunday, honoring the best in British television.

Prabhas is currently busy with multiple projects, including Spirit, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga.

Avinash Mishra, who recently participated in Bigg Boss 18, is now gearing up for the stunt-based reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi 15.

Hollywood actors Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are facing a defamation lawsuit from two Florida police officers, reported Entertainment Weekly.

Bollywood actor Celina Jaitly has opened up about her ongoing divorce battle with her estranged husband, Peter Haag.

Mir Yar Baloch, a prominent activist, has criticized the portrayal of the Baloch people in Aditya Dhar's blockbuster film Dhurandhar.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas was honored with the Global Vanguard honor at the fifth Gold Gala in Los Angeles on Sunday.

Netflix has announced a surprise expansion of the popular Spanish crime drama Money Heist.

Pop sensation Dua Lipa has slapped a $15 million lawsuit against Samsung Electronics for allegedly using her likeness without consent.

Sunita Ahuja, the wife of Bollywood actor Govinda, is all set to make her reality show debut on the upcoming celebrity cooking series Maa Hai Na.

The anticipation for Drishyam 3 has intensified after lead actor Mohanlal hinted at the possibility of a fourth installment in the popular thriller franchise.

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief C Joseph Vijay was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday.

Popular television couple Sanaya Irani and Mohit Sehgal are reuniting on screen after nearly a decade for the upcoming vertical microdrama Qubool Hai.

The historical drama Raja Shivaji, starring Riteish Deshmukh, has crossed the 60cr mark at the box office on its ninth day of release.

Actor Bhumi Satish Pednekkar has reportedly exited the upcoming second season of The Royals, a Netflix drama series.

Tamil superstar Vijay took oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday, sparking a frenzy among his fans, friends, and family members.