ENTERTAINMENT

Los Angeles, April 15 (IANS) The Queen of Pop, Madonna is all set to make her music comeback in two days. The singer-songwriter, 67, born Madonna Louise Ciccone, will finally unveil details of her upcoming 15th studio album seven years after releasing her Madame X record.The album is said to be her passion project, in which she has put her heart and soul, reports ‘Female First UK’.A source told The Sun, “Madonna is ready to enter her new era and, on Friday, fans will finally get a taste of what she has been working on with Stuart Price. This album has been such a passion project for Madonna. It’s taken her to a different level in her artistry and she is excited for her fans to hear what she has been working on”.The source further mentioned, “Madonna has been through so much in the past f...

Mumbai, April 15 (IANS) The song ‘Raja Shivaji Anthem ‘Chhatrapati’’ from the upcoming period film ‘Raja Shivaji’ was unveiled on Wednesday. The track captures the pride, courage, and spirit of Hindavi Swarajya.The song composed by Ajay–Atul, has been crooned by Ajay Gogavale, supported by an ensemble of 80 chorus singers.Talking about the song, music composers Ajay–Atul said, “We knew from the start this couldn’t just be a ‘big’ song, it had to carry emotion, truth, and a sense of reverence. There’s pride in every note, but also a responsibility to honour what it stands for. When you’re working with a legacy like this, you surrender to it. If it gives people goosebumps, that’s beautiful, but more than that, we hope it becomes something they feel deeply and remember”.The song has been mo...

Mumbai, April 15 (IANS) Kannada superstar Yash, who is currently gearing up for his upcoming film ‘Ramayana’, has spoken up on the universal appeal of the epic.The actor attended the CinemaCon 2026 recently, and shared, “‘Ramayana’ has a certain substance that stays with you for a long time. The very reason this story has endured for so long, and gone beyond boundaries, almost transcending cultures where people truly own it suggests there’s something deeply universal about it”.He further mentioned, “And I feel that experiencing it on the big screen, with today’s technology, could make it feel even more immersive and unique for audiences, something they can truly take in and enjoy the way it’s meant to be seen”.Yash will be seen playing Ravana in the film. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and pr...

Los Angeles, April 15 (IANS) Singer-songwriter Katy Perry is facing the action from the long arm of the law in Australia. A police investigation is underway in Australia after the singer was accused of sexual assault by ‘Batgirl’ and ‘Orange Is the New Black’ actress Ruby Rose.The singer has denied the allegations, calling them “reckless lies”, and has made counter-arguments through her representative against the actress, reports ‘Variety’.The Victoria Police said in a statement, “Melbourne sexual offenses and child abuse investigation team (SOCIT) detectives are investigating (an alleged) historical sexual assault that occurred in Melbourne in 2010. Police have been told the incident occurred at a licensed premises in Melbourne’s CBD. As the investigation remains ongoing, it would be in...

Los Angeles, April 15 (IANS) Hollywood actress Lily Collins has a different way of looking at things. The actress has shared that she feels her superhit streaming show ‘Emily in Paris’ is a "love letter to exploration of oneself".The 37-year-old actress has played Emily Cooper in the hit Netflix romcom since 2020, and Lily insists there's more to the show than immediately meets the eye, reports ‘Female First UK’.The actress, who is the daughter of musician Phil Collins and his second wife, Jill Tavelman, told ‘People’ magazine, "In general, the show is a love letter to exploration of oneself, and I think a lot of that’s also done through the female friendships and the work relationships and the female camaraderie”.She added, “So it’s a romance with the city, it’s a romance with oneself, ...

Chennai, April 15 (IANS) The makers of director Amutha Sarathi's 'Sannidhanam (P.O)', featuring actor Yogi Babu in the lead, have now released the film’s first single, 'Yeri Vanthom Ayyappa', a soulful and devotional track that beautifully captures the essence of faith and devotion associated with the Sabarimala pilgrimage. Set to tune by AGR, the song has lyrics by Mohan Rajan. It has been rendered with heartfelt intensity by Abhishek Raju and Vishnu Ram.The film has been evoking interest in fans and film buffs ever acclaimed filmmaker Cheran and celebrated actress Manju Warrier released its first look.Produced by Sarvata Cine Garage and Shimoga Creations, 'Sannidhanam (P.O)' has been directed by Amutha Sarathi, who has also penned the dialogues for the film. The film is being jointly pr...

Mumbai, April 15 (IANS) Bollywood multi-hyphenate Karan Johar, has a habit of judging the shoes of people he works with. On Wednesday, the director-producer took to his Instagram, and shared a video of himself interacting with Hollywood legend Meryl Streep and actress Anne Hathaway.In the video, KJo can be seen interviewing the actresses while having a fan-boy moment. He said, “All right, so I've already told you that I'm having a bit of an out of body experience. So big fan, this film is just, I just love it beyond. I watched it more than 200 times, and I'm just the hugest fan”.He further mentioned, “And I've been like, which is what I want to start saying. I've been channeling Miranda Priestly. In many of my boardrooms, I run a studio. Should I be worried about myself? Or should you be...

Hyderabad, April 15 (IANS) The makers of director Buchi Babu Sana's eagerly awaited rural action drama 'Peddi', featuring Telugu star Ram Charan in the lead, on Wednesday announced that they had decided to push the release of the film to June in order to give their technicians and post-production team a little more time "to bring out their best with absolute perfection." Vriddhi Cinemas, which is producing the film, took to it social media timelines to issue a statement. It said, " Firstly, thank you all for the wonderful response to our songs and glimpses. We're truly happy to see the love and excitement for 'Peddi'. The talkie part of the film is complete, and we only have one song left to be shot. We've seen the edit of the film, and we're extremely happy with the output."It then went o...

Hyderabad, April 15 (IANS) Ace director S S Rajamouli and pan Indian star Prabhas have both expressed happiness at the animation film, 'Baahubali: The Eternal War', having been picked for the Annecy Film Festival -2026 in France. The film is to be showcased in the 'Work In Progress' segment of the festival which is to be held from June 21 to June 27 this year. Taking to his Instagram page, Prabhas shared a brief clip from the animation film and wrote, "Extremely happy to share that 'Baahubali: The Eternal War' is heading to the Annecy Film Festival in France for a special “Work in Progress” showcase. It’s amazing to see the world of Baahubali being celebrated on such a massive global platform. Huge congratulations and best wishes to @shobuy_ garu, @_ishan_shukla and the entire team! Jai Ma...

Mumbai, April 15 (IANS) The comedy-adventure film ‘Naagzilla’ starring Kartik Aaryan is set to bow in cinemas on February 12, 2027. The makers of the film made the announcement on Wednesday, as they shared the film’s poster. The film is directed by Mrighdeep Singh Lamba, who is known for the ‘Fukrey’ franchise. The film was earlier set to release on August 4, 2026.The film promises a world of shape shifting snakes, rooted in Indian folklore. It is produced by Karan Johar, Mahaveer Jain, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, Mrighdeep Singh Lamba, and Neetu M Jain.The actor had announced the film last year in April, as he took to his Instagram, and shared a striking motion poster that shows him shirtless, gazing over a cityscape from within a snake-filled lair.In the caption, Kartik wrote, “I’v...