Hollywood

Hollywood’s double-standard on Palestine: Why censor one side altogether?

Israel’s blatant human rights violations in Gaza, Hollywood appears to be deeply divided. While some speak out against the ongoing violence and the loss of innocent Palestinian lives, others label pro-Palestinian voices as “antisemitic” — referring to hatred toward Jews. As a result, several celebrities — including Melissa Barrera and Academy Award-winning actress Susan Sarandon — have faced backlash from Hollywood studios, with some even being fired or dropped by their agencies for expressing pro-Palestinian sentiments.

Trump taps Stallone, Gibson, and Voight as ‘Special Ambassadors’ to revitalise Hollywood

President-elect Donald Trump has unveiled a plan to rejuvenate Hollywood’s global influence by appointing Sylvester Stallone, Mel Gibson, and Jon Voight as “special ambassadors” tasked with reviving the entertainment industry.

Justin Baldoni countersues Blake Lively, vows to unmask Hollywood’s ‘untouchable’ elite

Actor Justin Baldoni is preparing to countersue Blake Lively, alleging that her accusations of sexual harassment are unfounded and part of a deliberate smear campaign. The countersuit aims to challenge what Baldoni describes as baseless claims designed to damage his reputation.

Wizard of Oz shoes fetch $32.5 million at auction: Nostalgia doesn’t come cheap

Judy Garland's ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz sold for $32.5M, symbolizing cinema's artistic legacy, nostalgia, and enduring storytelling power.

RDJ will sue if future Marvel execs attempt to recreate Iron Man with AI

Robert Downey Jr famously brought the iconic Marvel character Iron Man to life from 2008 to 2019, a role that concluded with Tony Stark’s emotional on-screen farewell in “Avengers: Endgame”. However, Downey has a sharp stance on any future attempts to resurrect his portrayal through artificial intelligence (AI).

5 movies that teach entrepreneurs more than business school ever could

While we enjoy movies of all sorts from thriller to comedy, some actually give us invaluable life lessons. If you are an entrepreneur or someone who wants to take on that path, these movies are definitely for you to watch.

Jackie Chan: Hong Kong action star and Paris Paralympics torchbearer

Kung-fu daredevil, Hollywood star and Guinness world-record holder, and now Hong Kong-born actor Jackie Chan is set to be a torchbearer in the lead-up to Wednesday's opening ceremony of the Paralympics in Paris.

Paris Olympics to close with Hollywood ending

Hollywood will help script a glittering ending to the Paris Olympics on Sunday with 14 gold medals to be decided before the French capital hands over the reins to 2028 hosts Los Angeles.

Asif Akbar’s ‘Boneyard’, starring Mel Gibson to release on July

Asif Akbar, an American film director of Bangladeshi origin, has made his mark in Hollywood with films like “Astro”, “The Commando”, and “Smoke Filled Lungs”. Last year, Bangladesh saw the release of his film “MR-9” from the Masood Rana series. 

July 21, 2022
July 21, 2022

Elvis still King as biopic grosses over the $100 Million mark at the US box office alone

The biopic portrayed the profligate, tragic life of legendary singer Elvis Presley. It does so by looking through the lens of Elvis’ (Austin Butler) at times abusive, complicated relationship with his enigmatic manager, Colonel Tom Parker (Tom Hanks). The movie tells the story which spans over two decades worth of the singer's life, from Presley's rise to fame, his megastardom, and the consequences that came with it.

June 12, 2022
June 12, 2022

SKKN BY KIM: Brand new skin care collection by Kim Kardashian

Kim Kardashian is launching her new skin care collection, SKKN BY KIM, on 21 June 2022.

June 4, 2022
June 4, 2022

Heard words are worthy, those unheard are bitter

The creator of the Harry Potter series, JK Rowling, is probably the richest author in the world, with an estimated net worth of USD 1 billion. In one estimate, Rowling made USD 181 per minute or USD 4.37 per word in 2016-17.

June 3, 2022
June 3, 2022

'Maverick': Sequel better than OG Top Gun?

The sequel of Top Gun, the movie that basically kickstarted Tom Cruise’s journey to stardom, "Top Gun: Maverick" is now dominating the box office.

May 19, 2022
May 19, 2022

‘I feel like a newcomer all over again’

Alia Bhatt is set to join the cast of Netflix’s “Heart of Stone”, as she makes her Hollywood debut alongside Gal Gadot. The newly married actress is flying to the UK to kick off the shooting schedule.

May 18, 2022
May 18, 2022

Cannes 2022: The best looks so far

The 75th Cannes Film Festival was inaugurated on 17 May and as usual had a star-studded list of attendees from around the world with their best outfits.

May 10, 2022
May 10, 2022

Are the Oscars a big deal anymore?

Controversy and an unwillingness to diversify are making the Oscars irrelevant.

May 10, 2022
May 10, 2022

House of the Dragon – A Game of Thrones Prequel

Expectations are high for its spin-off, House of the Dragon, the latest foray into Westeros. Set to premiere on HBO Max in August 2022, one might ask, how will it be any different from its predecessor?

May 10, 2022
May 10, 2022

‘Avatar 2’ trailer: James Cameron’s history-making franchise returns

The teaser trailer for James Cameron's "Avatar: The Way of Water," the long-awaited sequel to "Avatar”, will certainly leave fans speechless. 

May 7, 2022
May 7, 2022

Gilded Glamour

After a hiatus enforced by the pandemic, the Met Gala 2022 saw celebrities come back to the MMA enveloped in trains, statement jewellery and headpieces of their own interpretation of gilded glamour.