The Pentagon has fired two journalists at Stars and Stripes after they publicly defended the military newspaper’s editorial independence. Editor-in-chief Erik Slavin and Middle East reporter Lara Korte were both given separation notices on Friday, with the Pentagon citing “insubordination” as the reason. Publisher Max Lederer was also dismissed, days after announcing that he planned…
Karthik Subbaraj’s ‘Dorothy’ received a warm response at its premiere at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), with the film earning a standing ovation from the audience after its screening. The Tamil film, starring Keerthy Suresh, Sananth and Rishikanth, was screened in the Centrepiece section of the prestigious festival, marking a significant international showcase…
Pakistan’s Babar Azam, center, with teammates following his side’s defeat to England on day four of the third Test at Edgbaston, in Birmingham, England, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. (AP) England completed a 3-0 clean sweep of Pakistan with an eight-wicket win in the third Test at Edgbaston, finishing a one-sided series in style. The hosts…
A look into Dolly Parton’s list of achievements over the course of her 70 years in the entertainment industry. (Instagram) The late Dolly Parton dedicated almost 70 years of her life to the entertainment industry. With more than 3000 song credits under her banner, the beloved country legend was one of the biggest and most…
‘I felt like I had no control’_ Samantha Ruth Prabhu says myositis caused ‘loss of identity’. Samantha Ruth Prabhu has opened up about the impact of her myositis diagnosis on her confidence and sense of identity. The actor said the illness made her feel as though she had lost control over her life.Samantha Ruth Prabhu…
Marvel Studios’ ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ is gearing up for its worldwide theatrical launch this December 18, but according to the latest buzz, the film’s global advance bookings are expected to open this Friday, August 14, nearly four months before the film’s release.According to reports circulating online, tickets are expected to go on sale globally at 9…
The audio launch of ‘Mandaadi’ in Chennai turned into a candid, emotional evening as actor Soori spoke at length about the film’s making, its title, and the real-life risks the team took to bring the story to screen. Directed by Mathirmaran, the film stars Soori, Mahima Nambiar and Sugas in key roles, with music composed…
India’s Treesa Jolly (PTI Photo) New Delhi: India has thrown its hat into the ring for another marquee badminton assignment, with the country formally submitting its bid to host the 2028 Thomas and Uber Cup Finals.The move comes on the heels of India hosting the BWF World Championships here.“It has been around four to five…
Why ‘Dhurandhar’ lost to ‘Gondhal’ in Oscar race; jury member reveals Ranveer Singh starrer got just 4 votes Marathi thriller ‘Gondhal’ has been named India’s official entry for the 99th Academy Awards, but the selection has triggered fresh conversation around Ranveer Singh‘s ‘Dhurandhar’, which was also among the films considered. Vivek Vaswani, a member of…
From spending years in the Merchant Navy to co-producing Aishwarya Rai’s ‘Dil Ka Rishta’, Aditya Rai has charted a life far removed from Bollywood’s limelight. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has been a familiar face to audiences for decades, but not everyone in her family has embraced the limelight. Her elder brother, Aditya Rai, has largely remained…
