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John Travolta tears up as he gets feted with Honorary Palme d’Or by Cannes Film Festival

IANS | May 16, 2026 12:23 AM

Los Angeles, May 16 (IANS) Hollywood actor John Travolta was in for a surprise at the ongoing edition of the Cannes Film Festival. The surprise came ahead of the world premiere of his directorial debut ‘Propeller One-Way Night Coach’ when the festival presented him with an honorary Palme d’Or, which is the Cannes equivalent of a lifetime achievement prize.

Harvey Weinstein sexual assault case declared mistrial, jury unable to reach verdict

IANS | May 16, 2026 12:15 AM

Los Angeles, May 16 (IANS) Disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein‘s rape trial entered deadlocked. This has prompted the judge to declare a mistrial.

Kajol, Bobby Deol & others support Aalim Hakim's decision to not work for celebs with disrespectful managers

IANS | May 15, 2026 11:12 PM

Mumbai, May 15 (IANS) In a powerful move, celebrity hairstylist Aalim Hakim has announced his decision not to work with celebrities whose managers behave rudely or mistreat creative professionals behind the scenes.

Elvish Yadav loses luggage at the London Airport, raises alarm

IANS | May 15, 2026 9:17 PM

Mumbai, May 15 (IANS) Prominent social media influencer, Elvish Yadav, lost his luggage at the London airport as he was traveling via British Airways.

IMPPA to showcase 35 films, television serials at Cannes 2026

IANS | May 15, 2026 8:23 PM

Mumbai, May 15 (IANS) The Indian Motion Picture Producers' Association (IMPPA) showcased more than 35 films, television serials, programs, and Entertainment contents of its producer members at the ongoing edition of the Cannes Film Festival.

Hugh Jackman craves for nervous 'butterflies'

IANS | May 15, 2026 7:39 PM

Mumbai, May 15 (IANS) Hollywood actor Hugh Jackman finds his power in staying nervous. The actor has insisted he loves being nervous, because having “butterflies in your stomach means that you care”.

Mallika Sherawat recalls her Cannes debut with Jackie Chan: They called it too much

IANS | May 15, 2026 7:14 PM

Mumbai, May 15 (IANS) As Bollywood beauties like Alia Bhatt are making their presence felt at the Cannes film festival 2026, actress Mallika Sherawat also decided to take a trip down memory lane and recalled her Cannes debut with Jackie Chan.

Kamal Haasan: Every Rupee spent must serve the film and not merely the appearance of scale!

IANS | May 15, 2026 7:03 PM

Chennai, May 15 (IANS) Pointing out that India too, like the rest of the world, was feeling the impact of rising fuel, energy, logistics, and production costs as a result of the continuing crisis in West Asia, actor and parliamentarian Kamal Haasan on Friday underlined the need for the Indian film industry to evolve practical and sustainable operating practices for efficient filmmaking and urged the different stakeholders of the Indian film industry to have a conversation on how to collectively navigate the economic challenges that lay ahead.

Nitin Gadkari reacts to Shekhar Suman’s query on Marathi language controversy: Every language should be proud of its culture

IANS | May 15, 2026 7:03 PM

Mumbai, May 15 (IANS) Actor Shekhar Suman, who returned with his talk show after 14 years, hosted the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari at the show’s first episode. During the show, Nitin Gadkari opened up on important issues like language, politics, responsibility towards people and unity in diversity of the country.

Pati Patni Aur Woh Do’ Public Review by IANS: Ayushmann, Rakul, Sara & Wamiqa’s comedy receive mixed reactions, audience call it one time watch

IANS | May 15, 2026 6:44 PM

Mumbai, May 15 (IANS) Actor Ayushmann Khurrana, Rakul Preet Singh, Wamiqa Gabbi, and Sara Ali Khan starrer comedy "Pati Patni Aur Woh Do" which released in cinemas on 15th May, has opened to mixed reactions from the viewers.

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John Travolta tears up as he gets feted with Honorary Palme d’Or by Cannes Film Festival

Harvey Weinstein sexual assault case declared mistrial, jury unable to reach verdict

Kajol, Bobby Deol & others support Aalim Hakim's decision to not work for celebs with disrespectful managers

Elvish Yadav loses luggage at the London Airport, raises alarm

IMPPA to showcase 35 films, television serials at Cannes 2026

Hugh Jackman craves for nervous 'butterflies'

Mallika Sherawat recalls her Cannes debut with Jackie Chan: They called it too much

Kamal Haasan: Every Rupee spent must serve the film and not merely the appearance of scale!

Nitin Gadkari reacts to Shekhar Suman’s query on Marathi language controversy: Every language should be proud of its culture

Pati Patni Aur Woh Do’ Public Review by IANS: Ayushmann, Rakul, Sara & Wamiqa’s comedy receive mixed reactions, audience call it one time watch

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