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LISTEN: Record Opening for ‘Michael’ Thrills Exhibitors and Fans; Surprise Madonna Appearance Lights Up West Hollywood

Lionsgate's musical biopic "Michael" has received a global opening weekend number exceeding $200 million, surpassing the studio's expectations. The film's succe...

Variety · 27 Apr, 11:11 PM Read more →

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SCOOP: Atlee to use body double of Deepika Padukone for key action sequences of Allu Arjun's Raka

Deepika Padukone is expecting her second child with husband Ranveer Singh, prompting concerns about her shoot schedule for Atlee's film Raka. However, Atlee has...

Bollywood Hungama · 27 Apr, 10:57 PM Read more →

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King100: Nag and Tabu to set screens on fire again

King Nagarjuna and Tabu are teaming up for King100, a milestone project. The production team has officially announced Tabu's arrival on the sets, giving her a r...

Telugu360 · 27 Apr, 10:51 PM Read more →

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Inside the Company Behind ‘Good Mythical Morning’: How Rhett and Link Built One of the Creator Economy’s Most Durable Businesses

Mythical, the company behind the "Good Mythical Morning" YouTube series, has a flagship show that produces 240 episodes per year through a block-shooting system...

Variety · 27 Apr, 10:45 PM Read more →

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Andhra University Turns 100: A Celebration of Legacy and a Bigger Future

Andhra University's centenary celebrations brought together leaders, achievers, and students in Visakhapatnam. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister emphasized the stat...

Telugu360 · 27 Apr, 10:39 PM Read more →

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Stacey Sher Inks First-Look Deal With MGM Television

MGM Television has signed a first-look deal with Shiny Penny production banner. Under the deal, acclaimed producer Stacey Sher will develop and produce TV serie...

Variety · 27 Apr, 10:30 PM Read more →

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Directors Guild of America Extends Russell Hollander’s Contract to Lead Union Through 2029

The Directors Guild of America has extended the employment contract of its national executive director through the end of 2029. The contract extension comes bef...

Variety · 27 Apr, 10:14 PM Read more →

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‘Tell Me Lies’ Creator Meaghan Oppenheimer to Develop Drama Series ‘Bastards’ at Hulu (EXCLUSIVE)

Meaghan Oppenheimer is developing a new drama series, "Bastards", at Hulu, where she will serve as writer and executive producer. The series is being produced b...

Variety · 27 Apr, 10:00 PM Read more →

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Bobby Deol’s Bandar, directed by Anurag Kashyap, to release on June 5, 2026

Bobby Deol stars in the film Bandar, directed by Anurag Kashyap and written by Sudip Sharma and Abhishek Banerjee. The film brings together a strong creative te...

Bollywood Hungama · 27 Apr, 09:57 PM Read more →

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Shayndi Raice Will Take Foreign Editor Role at CBS News

CBS News is expected to name a foreign editor to oversee all international coverage, with the new role based in London. The move is part of a transition in the ...

Variety · 27 Apr, 09:42 PM Read more →

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‘The Voice’ Contestant Dylan Carter Dies at 24 in Car Accident

Dylan Carter, a singer who appeared on Season 24 of "The Voice," died in a car accident in South Carolina. He was a gifted singer who frequently entertained his...

Variety · 27 Apr, 09:37 PM Read more →

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Variety Hires Marlow Stern as Chief Correspondent

Award-winning journalist Marlow Stern has been hired as Chief Correspondent by Variety, where he will focus on covering the film industry, writing about Hollywo...

Variety · 27 Apr, 09:30 PM Read more →

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Blink49 Studios Launches Creator Studios, Appoints Mickey Meyer as President (EXCLUSIVE)

Blink49 Studios is launching Creator Studios, a global initiative that will partner with creators who have built direct relationships with audiences. The divisi...

Variety · 27 Apr, 09:30 PM Read more →

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3 Malayalam Films to Watch on OTT This Week: Jayasurya’s Aadu 3 One Last Ride - Part 1 to Rakasa dub

Malayalam movies and series are hitting streaming platforms this week with fresh titles. Three Malayalam releases are available to watch on OTT, including Aadu ...

Pinkvilla · 27 Apr, 09:21 PM Read more →

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Kajal Aggarwal, Shreyas Talpade starrer The India Story to release on July 24; film tackles chemical misuse crisis

Kajal Aggarwal and Shreyas Talpade are set to headline The India Story, a socio-national drama about the consequences of chemical misuse, particularly in pestic...

Bollywood Hungama · 27 Apr, 09:19 PM Read more →

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Sabrina Carpenter and Madonna to Drop Their Coachella Duet, ‘Bring Your Love,’ This Week

Sabrina Carpenter and Madonna are releasing their Coachella duet, titled "Bring Your Love." The song is part of Madonna's forthcoming album, "Confessions II," w...

Variety · 27 Apr, 09:08 PM Read more →

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TelevisaUnivision Replaces Ad-Sales Chief as TV Upfront Nears

TelevisaUnivision has replaced Tim Natividad with John Kozack as head of its ad-sales structure. Kozack has worked at the company for over two decades and has a...

Variety · 27 Apr, 09:06 PM Read more →

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‘Michael’ Electrifies the Box Office: 5 Reasons Bad Reviews Couldn’t Derail the Michael Jackson Biopic

Lionsgate's film "Michael" about Michael Jackson's life has secured the biggest opening of all time for any musical biopic, exceeding expectations with a domest...

Variety · 27 Apr, 08:49 PM Read more →

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Rajiv Kanakala Joins NTRNeel in Key Role

Actor Rajiv Kanakala has joined the cast of NTRNeel, a collaboration between Jr NTR and director Prashanth Neel. This marks another reunion between Rajiv Kanaka...

TrackTollywood · 27 Apr, 08:46 PM Read more →

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Sophie Thatcher, Erin Kellyman and Joe Alywn to Star in Witch Hunt Action-Thriller ‘Cavendish,’ Cornerstone Launching in Cannes

A thriller film titled "Cavendish" is set against the witch hunts of 17th-century Britain. The story follows a privileged young bride accused of witchcraft on h...

Variety · 27 Apr, 08:44 PM Read more →

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Taylor Swift Files to Trademark Her Voice and Likeness, Apparently to Protect Against AI Misuse

Taylor Swift's company has filed three trademark applications, including two sound trademarks covering her voice and a visual trademark of her image holding a g...

Variety · 27 Apr, 08:43 PM Read more →

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Latest OTT And Theatre Releases This Week

Small films and dubbed movies are arriving in theatres this week, with limited buzz around them. On OTT platforms, several movies are set for streaming, includi...

FilmyFocus · 27 Apr, 08:42 PM Read more →

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Melania Trump Urges ABC to ‘Take a Stand’ Against ‘Coward’ Jimmy Kimmel: ‘His Hateful and Violent Rhetoric Is Intended to Divide Our Country’

Melania Trump is urging ABC to take a stand against Jimmy Kimmel, claiming his rhetoric is intended to divide the country. Kimmel had previously parodied hostin...

Variety · 27 Apr, 08:36 PM Read more →

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Dan Steinman Joins Madison Wells as President and Chief Content Officer

Dan Steinman has joined Madison Wells as president and chief content officer. He previously spent nine years as co-president and chief operating officer of 30We...

Variety · 27 Apr, 08:30 PM Read more →

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Julie DeTraglia, Research Veteran From Netflix, Amazon, Disney, Joins Nielsen

Nielsen has hired Julie DeTraglia as head of content and strategic insights, based in its New York headquarters. DeTraglia will oversee strategy behind editoria...

Variety · 27 Apr, 08:30 PM Read more →

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War 2 TV Premiere Locked: Jr NTR Starrer Heads to Star Maa

War 2, an action thriller directed by Ayan Mukerji, is heading for its television premiere on Star Maa after its theatrical release. The film received mixed-to-...

TrackTollywood · 27 Apr, 08:13 PM Read more →

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King100: Exes Nagarjuna Akkineni and Tabu to reunite on screens after 28 years; see PIC

Nagarjuna Akkineni is stepping into the production of his 100th film, tentatively titled King100. Directed by Ra Karthik, the movie will see him reunite with fo...

Pinkvilla · 27 Apr, 08:13 PM Read more →

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‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 Sets June 21 Release Date as New Trailer Promises Fire and Blood

House of the Dragon Season 3 will premiere on HBO on June 21 at 9 p.m. ET, with new episodes airing weekly until the season finale on August 9. The season will ...

Variety · 27 Apr, 08:05 PM Read more →

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Shakira Crew Member Killed in Stage Accident Setting Up for Brazil Concert

A construction worker died in a stage accident on Sunday while helping set up for a concert in Brazil. The event organizers confirmed the accident and provided ...

Variety · 27 Apr, 08:05 PM Read more →

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Biblical Epic ‘Daniel: The Fiery Furnace,’ Starring Mena Massoud and Elijah Alexander, Set for U.S. Release via EKKL Entertainment (EXCLUSIVE)

EKKL Entertainment has acquired global distribution rights to the biblical epic "Daniel: The Fiery Furnace." The film, directed by the Kooman Brothers, is an or...

Variety · 27 Apr, 07:56 PM Read more →