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Singer Zayn Malik has canceled all U.S. dates of his 2026 Konnakol tour, citing health concerns following a recent hospitalization. While shows in the U.K. and Mexico remain scheduled, Malik told fans he is scaling back commitments to focus on recovery but hopes to reconnect with audiences worldwide soon.

Peddi starring Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor will release on June 4, 2026, with the makers announcing the new date alongside a poster, after postponing its earlier March release

Filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker has been appointed festival director of the 57th International Film Festival of India, succeeding Shekhar Kapur, marking a new chapter for one of Asia’s premier cinema platforms

Director Shoojit Sircar revealed late actor Irrfan Khan’s romantic instinct nearly changed the ending of 'Piku' (2015), as he suggested a different final scene, reflecting his creative depth and lasting influence on filmmaking

Filmmaker Pasha Talankin lost his Academy Award Oscar statuette after it was checked in at JFK Airport and later misplaced by Lufthansa, prompting an urgent search following his film’s Oscar win

Jaafar Jackson shares an emotional on-set experience from the biopic Michael, revealing that holding his uncle Michael Jackson’s Grammy was a special moment. The film traces the pop icon’s early life and has emerged as a major global box-office success.

Cinematographer R Rathnavelu announced filming completion of Peddi starring Ram Charan. Directed by Buchi Babu Sana, the film enters post-production, with a grand song by A R Rahman and a June release planned

Pop star Britney Spears faces a misdemeanor DUI charge in California after alleged impaired driving. Authorities cited erratic behavior, while she has since entered treatment. Prosecutors may offer a lenient plea deal considering no prior record or injuries

Saif Ali Khan will headline Netflix film Kartavya, a gripping police drama exploring morality and duty, co-starring Rasika Dugal and Sanjay Mishra, directed by Pulkit, streaming from May 15

The third edition of the Malhar & The Sea Music Festival in Goa will feature leading classical artistes like Ustad Wasifuddin Dagar, Ronkini Gupta, and Shujaat Khan, blending dhrupad, khayal, Sufi, and fusion performances at a luxury coastal venue

The Delhi High Court granted interim protection to children of late industrialist Sunjay Kapur, restraining widow Priya Kapur from altering estate assets amid a Rs 30,000 crore inheritance dispute. The court ordered preservation of assets pending trial over alleged will forgery

The makers of ‘Bhogi’, directed by Sampath Nandi, unveiled actress Anupama Parameswaran’s rustic look as Kandula Sulochana Rani. Starring Sharwanand, the period action drama set in the 1960s is slated for pan-India release on August 28

Netflix will stream a special World Laughter Day episode of The Great Indian Kapil Show featuring Kapil Sharma, Samay Raina, and Ranveer Allahbadia, aiming to deliver festive comedy entertainment amid past controversy

Filmmaker Tigmanshu Dhulia said he will continue planning a biopic on Irrfan Khan and director K Asif, reflecting on their long friendship. At an event, he recalled their collaborations and unfinished films, celebrating Irrfan’s legacy in Indian cinema

Emotional reunion saw Krushna Abhishek and Kashmera Shah’s twin sons meet Sunita Ahuja, wife of Govinda, after years of family estrangement. The meeting on Celebrity Laughter Chefs turned tearful, with apologies exchanged and reconciliation gestures within the family moment

The Telangana High Court heard a plea by Bigg Boss fame Ashu Reddy to quash criminal proceedings against her in a case alleging misappropriation of Rs 9.35 crore under the false promise of marriage.

The makers of ‘Tumbbad 2’ have announced that the film will release on December 3, 2027. Producer-actor Sohum Shah and director Adesh Prasad said the sequel will expand the mythology and visual world of the original cult horror film

Varun Dhawan’s upcoming film Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai will now release on June 5 after Yash’s Toxic was postponed. The shift is part of a broader reshuffle that also affects Cocktail 2.

The makers of Yash-starrer Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups have postponed its June 4 release after a strong response at CinemaCon. The team is revisiting its global release strategy to maximise international reach, with a new date pending.

Ranveer Singh’s global blockbuster Dhurandhar (Part 1) is set to release in Japan on July 10, 2026. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the spy thriller has earned over ₹1,328 crores worldwide, becoming a landmark success in North America and beyond

Nagarjuna, after watching the first cut of Akhil Akkineni’s Lenin, said audiences will witness a new avatar of his son when the film releases on June 26, 2026. The film stars Bhagyashri Borse and is directed by Murali Kishor Abburu.

Filmmaker David Dhawan’s classic comedies will be re-released by PVR INOX in a special festival. Celebrating his legacy, the event revisits iconic hits ahead of his new film release

The makers of Ram Charan-starrer Peddi have begun filming its final song in Hyderabad. With the shoot nearing completion, the team has hinted at a chartbuster track and confirmed a June release after minor delays for post-production work.

Actress Kangana Ranaut marked 20 years in the entertainment industry by sharing her first portfolio shoot on Instagram, recalling how it led to her debut in Gangster (2006).