'The Odyssey' brings in $264.1 million in worldwide ticket sales, studio says
Director Christopher Nolan's adaptation of "The Odyssey" grossed $264.1 million in global ticket sales, including $124.5 million in the U.S. and Canada, Universal Pictures CMCSA.O said on Sunday.
Andrew, Tristan Tate arrested in US on new charges of abuse, trafficking
Internet personalities Andrew and Tristan Tate have been arrested in the US after British authorities issued 38 new charges against the brothers, including sexual abuse, actual bodily harm and human trafficking.
Rolling Stones match Beatles with 15th UK number one album
The Rolling Stones have landed their 15th number one on the UK Official Albums Chart with their new record 'Foreign Tongues', drawing them level with The Beatles' tally.
Creator defends AI 'actor' Tilly Norwood after feature film backlash
The founder of the studio behind AI 'actor' Tilly Norwood has defended the character amid backlash from parts of the entertainment industry, saying she aims to spark debate and showcase possibilities rather than replace human performers.
Danny Boyle's Rupert Murdoch drama to open Venice Film Festival
Oscar-winning director Danny Boyle's latest film 'Ink', a drama about Rupert Murdoch's acquisition of British tabloid newspaper The Sun, will open the 2026 Venice Film Festival, organisers said on Thursday.
Kris Jenner's mother, MJ, dies at 91
Mary Jo "M.J." Shannon, grandmother of the Kardashian-Jenner family and a frequent guest on their US reality television show, died on Thursday at the age of 91.
Will Ferrell reunites with longtime collaborators for Netflix golf comedy ‘The Hawk’
For actor Will Ferrell, assembling a cast filled with familiar faces for the Netflix golf comedy series, "The Hawk," added a special chemistry that elevated the show.
One Piece's Zoro headed for Comic Con Abu Dhabi
Global star Mackenyu, who played Roronoa Zoro in Netflix's live-action 'One Piece', is among the star line-up at the Middle East Film & Comic Con (MEFCC) in Abu Dhabi, organisers revealed on Tuesday.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill dies aged 78
New Zealand actor Sam Neill died suddenly on Monday aged 78 after recovering from cancer, his family said in a statement on Monday.
‘Ted Lasso’ actor makes professional football debut
Cristo Fernandez, an actor best known for playing a professional soccer player on "Ted Lasso," officially took his first stab at the real thing this weekend.
Anthony Hopkins, 88, signs record deal as a composer
Two-time Oscar winner Anthony Hopkins released his first classical music single on Friday after signing a record deal as a composer.
Welsh pop singer Bonnie Tyler dies aged 75
The gravelly tone that made Bonnie Tyler's singing instantly recognisable was the result of an accident.
'Dune: Part Three': Behind-the-scene footage showcases stunning Abu Dhabi
Soon after the trailer of 'Dune: Part Three' was released, Abu Dhabi Film Commission (ADFC) shared behind-the-scenes footage of filming at Liwa Desert that brings Arrakis to life in the final chapter in Denis Villeneuve's epic saga.
Justin Bieber added to World Cup final's halftime show
FIFA has confirmed on Wednesday that Justin Bieber will join the star-studded lineup for the World Cup final halftime show.
'The Pitt' and 'Hacks' top Emmy nominations list
Emergency room drama 'The Pitt' led this year's Emmy nominations, announced on Wednesday, with 25 nods, while the final season of 'Hacks' earned 24 nominations, a record-setting haul for a comedy in a single year.
Matt Damon calls 'The Odyssey' the most challenging film of his career
Matt Damon has played action hero Jason Bourne, an astronaut stranded on Mars and dozens of other characters, but it was his role as the Greek king Odysseus that he said presented his biggest on-screen challenge.
Prince Harry and others lose privacy lawsuit against Daily Mail
Prince Harry, the estranged younger son of King Charles, and other high-profile British figures on Tuesday lost their privacy lawsuits against the Daily Mail's publisher, which had alleged widespread unlawful behaviour.
Taylor Swift defeats Florida poet's plagiarism lawsuit
A federal judge on Monday has dismissed a lawsuit accusing the newly married pop megastar Taylor Swift of plagiarising phrases from a Florida woman's poems for more than a dozen songs.
Dior beats Chanel to dress Taylor Swift for wedding of the decade
In a coup for Parisian fashion house Christian Dior, both Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wore Haute Couture designs by creative director Jonathan Anderson for their wedding in New York, handing the label an edge in its intensifying rivalry with Chanel for fashion's most coveted celebrity endorsements.
It's a love story: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are married
Pop music megastar Taylor Swift and football player Travis Kelce are married, the singer's publicist confirmed as guests attended a star-studded celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York that capped a three-year love story.
Madonna releases 15th studio album 'Confessions II'
Pop superstar Madonna released her fifteenth studio album on Friday, 'Confessions II', a sequel to 2005's 'Confessions on a Dancefloor', to acclaim, with critics calling it her best record in two decades.
Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce married ahead of NY celebration, report says
Pop music megastar Taylor Swift and National Football League player Travis Kelce are married, the New York Post's Page Six reported on Thursday, citing multiple unnamed sources amid preparations for an expected celebration at New York's Madison Square Garden.
Sony to end discs for new PlayStation releases as gaming shifts online
Sony said it will stop producing physical discs for all new games released on PlayStation consoles from January 2028, marking a full shift to digital distribution as consumer purchases continue to move online.
Coca-Cola Arena launches exclusive behind-the-scenes experience
Coca-Cola Arena is opening its doors like never before with the launch of an exciting new experience that gives guests exclusive access to the stories, spaces and surprises behind one of the world's leading live entertainment venues.
Abu Dhabi announces winners of 'Family in Frame' photography award
Dheyab Al Nuaimi's photograph capturing a multi-generational family gathering rooted in Emirati traditions has been awarded the winner of Abu Dhabi's 'Family in Frame' award.
'Fast and Furious': Paris collector offers drives in famous movie cars
Dreaming of taking a tour in a Volkswagen Beetle like in the "Herbie" films, a "Fast and Furious"-style muscle car, or a replica of a "Back to the Future" DeLorean? A French car collector offers just that in a new car museum south of Paris.
Never released John Lennon recording to be auctioned in Copenhagen
A cassette tape recording of an interview with John Lennon and Yoko Ono, including a never released song, made while they visited Denmark in 1970 will be auctioned in Copenhagen on Tuesday.
Expo 2020 unveils stunning permanent artwork
Expo 2020 Dubai’s Public Art Programme has unveiled its first permanent artwork.
Watch: Expo 2020 Dubai's Italy Pavilion unveils Michelangelo replica
A three-dimensional replica of Michelangelo’s world-famous David sculpture has been revealed at Expo 2020 Dubai’s Italy Pavilion.