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A $10 million sale of Josh Giuliano’s River and buzz around Eugene Kotlyarenko’s Vintage Violence signal fresh money‑hungry buyers at Toronto’s midnight slate.

Jennifer Eckhart, who sued former Fox News anchor Ed Henry over sexual assault claims, was found dead at her Florida home on September 19. Police say the death was ruled a suicide.

Actress Radha lodged a FIR with the Greater Chennai Police Commissioner, claiming her sister Ambika and brother Mallikarjuna stole signed blank cheques from her home and tried to cash them for roughly Rs 46 crore, amid a long‑running family property dispute.

Following a three‑day protest over a student’s death, IIT Bombay’s director pledged a new digital portal for grievances, a committee to review an 18‑point charter, and a one‑month deadline for action.

Daayra collected roughly 5.6 crore net in its opening weekend, the lowest start for a Kareena‑led film in the past 15 years, trailing even the modest ‘The Buckingham Murders’.

Nani’s upcoming film ‘The Paradise’ has amassed over Rs 10 crore in advance bookings across India and overseas, despite an A‑rated, 174‑minute cut and no trailer, sparking huge buzz ahead of its September 24 debut.

Allu Arjun’s upcoming film Raaka has entered the record books, achieving the most simultaneous real‑time motion‑capture performers – 37 – as confirmed by Sun Pictures and Guinness.

Shah Rukh Khan, wife Gauri and daughter Suhana visited Lalbaugcha Raja during Ganeshotsav, offering prayers, performing aarti and shielding the family from the bustling crowd, while fans cheered their presence.

Shah Rukh Khan, Gauri and Suhana Khan were spotted at the famed Lalbaugcha Raja pandal, donning bright ethnic wear. Their appearance fuels excitement for the upcoming film King, releasing Dec 24.

Taylor Frankie Paul confirmed she is walking away from Hulu’s reality series after a week of cast turmoil, accusing fellow participants of bullying and saying she no longer wishes to continue amid legal and personal pressures.

A 65‑year‑old woman from Osmanabad was taken into custody in Mumbai after police said she used her silver‑painted grandchildren to beg from devotees at the Lalbaug Ganpati celebration.

Taylor Swift will become the first artist to receive MTV's Artist Director Honors at the September 27 VMAs, a move that pushes her past Beyoncé for most wins in the ceremony’s history.

Mirzapur: The Movie has become Excel Entertainment’s highest‑grossing film worldwide, clearing 311.35 crore in just over two weeks and setting three new box‑office milestones, Koimoi reports.

After a string of action thrillers, director Sailesh Kolanu pivots to romance with ‘Emo Emo Idi’, now slated for an October 30 theatrical release, pitting it against Vishwak Sen’s ‘Cult’.

Allu Arjun and director Atlee’s film Raaka has entered the Guinness World Records after a February session captured 37 performers at once, marking a first for Indian cinema and raising expectations ahead of its yet‑to‑be‑announced release.

Vedika Pinto has disclosed that her next project pairs her with newcomer Lakshya under the direction of Prosit Roy, with Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions backing the romance‑thriller that promises a fresh tone for the studio.

Manoj Bajpayee has approached the Delhi High Court, claiming a design firm misused his photos to promote suits and another entity used AI to mimic his voice, sparking a debate on personality rights in the deepfake era.

In a candid chat on Komal Nahta’s music podcast, lyricist Sameer Anjaan shared that David Dhawan once called the Kuch Kuch Hota Hai title song ‘bada ganda gaana’ and warned him against using such a tune in his own film.

Industry buzz points to a possible Suriya‑Mani Ratnam collaboration after the director finishes Inji Vellam. The pair last teamed up on 2004’s Aayutha Ezhuthu, and sources say the script is being reworked for a fresh launch.

The new Resident Evil, directed by Zach Cregger, earned $108 million globally in its opening weekend, surpassing the entire box‑office haul of the 2002 predecessor, while debuting at No. 1 in North America with $26.3 million on day one.

Taylor Swift will receive the MTV Video Music Awards’ first Artist‑Director honor on Sunday, joining host Snoop Dogg and a Madonna‑led opening as the show returns to Los Angeles.

Kunal Kemmu's directorial debut Vibe earned about Rs 7.45 crore net in its opening weekend across 2,839 shows, drawing a mixed response and prompting analysts to watch its weekday performance closely.

Delnaaz Irani calls her part in Netflix’s comedy series Chumbak a ‘role of a lifetime’, praising the ensemble cast, on‑set camaraderie and the chance to break into OTT at 54, while hoping the show opens doors for TV talent on streaming platforms.

Nani’s ‘The Paradise’ will hit screens on September 24 after Andhra Pradesh and Telangana cleared a ticket‑price increase, a Rs 500 premiere cap, and a one‑crore rupee welfare pledge from the production house.