The FIFA World Cup 2026 final will feature a 17-minute half-time show, the first time in 96 years of the tournament. The performance, which will last 11 minutes, will feature Justin Bieber, Shakira, BTS, and other big stars. The game kicks off at 3:00 pm EDT, and the halftime show is expected to start between 3:50pm and 4:00pm EDT.
Shabana Azmi and Prakash Raj showed their support for the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. The protest is demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and accountability for irregularities in entrance exams. The CJP plans to march to Parliament on Monday as the monsoon session kicks off.
Actor Poonam Pandey has joined the Cockroach Janata Party protest at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, in support of activist Sonam Wangchuk and the students affected by the alleged NEET paper leak. The protest is scheduled to march to the Parliament on July 20. Poonam Pandey has expressed concern for the safety of the protesters and the students who have suffered due to the NEET discrepancies.
Indian-American singer Jasmine Sandlas faced a disturbing incident at her recent concert in Dehradun, where she was mobbed and allegedly touched inappropriately by fans. The incident has sparked outrage on social media, with many users condemning the behavior of the crowd. Jasmine Sandlas has been performing at concerts across India, including her recent engagement announcement with fiancé Shekhar…
The 72nd National Film Awards recognized several Telugu films, including Pushpa 2: The Rule, which won awards for Best Screenplay Writer and Best Costume Designer. Allu Arjun, Jr NTR, and Chiranjeevi congratulated the winners on social media. The awards ceremony celebrated Indian cinema's best, with several Telugu films taking home top honors.
Sunny Deol has started filming Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana, where he plays the role of Lord Hanuman. He believes the character is not easy to portray due to its balance of innocence, playfulness, devotion, and immense power. The film will be presented at San Diego Comic-Con on July 23.
Vijay Ganguly won the National Award for Best Choreography for Aaj Ki Raat from Stree 2. The win is a huge honour for Ganguly, whose father was a two-time National Award recipient. Ganguly dedicates the award to his parents and is eager to celebrate with his family upon returning to India.
Christopher Nolan's ambitious film The Odyssey has reportedly pushed him and his crew to their physical limits. The Oscar-winning director plans to stay away from directing for at least three years after completing the project. The Odyssey, inspired by Homer's classic tale, tells the story of King Odysseus and his decade-long struggle to return home to Ithaca after the Trojan War.
Aanand L Rai won the Best Director award in the non-feature film category at the 72nd National Film Awards for his documentary 'Statue Of Unity: Ekta Ka Prateek'. This is his first National Award win. The film marked a reunion with Akshay Kumar, who presented the documentary.
Television actor Harshad Chopda shared a deeply personal incident from his past on Lock Upp season 2. He revealed that a painful breakup in his early 20s drove him to attempt self-harm, leaving him with scars. Harshad has since learned to deal with difficult moments without resorting to physical pain.
