Global music superstar Taylor Swift has been named to the Songwriters Hall of Fame, becoming the second-youngest artist in history to receive the honour at age 36, the organisation announced. The prestigious accolade—which recognizes songwriters whose work has had a lasting impact on music—places Swift alongside legends like Stevie Wonder, who was inducted at age...
Pop superstar Billie Eilish used her acceptance speech at the 2026 MLK Jr. Beloved Community Environmental Justice Awards in Atlanta to sharply criticise U.S. immigration enforcement and civil rights issues, saying Americans are witnessing neighbours being “kidnapped” and peaceful protesters “assaulted and murdered.” While accepting the award for environmental justice, Eilish linked climate action with...
Global K-pop sensation BTS has officially announced their long-awaited fifth full-length album, ARIRANG, set for release on March 20, 2026, marking their first major group project in nearly four years. The title pays homage to “Arirang”, Korea’s most beloved traditional folk song—a cultural symbol of resilience, longing, love, and hope that has endured for centuries...
Global pop icon Bruno Mars is officially returning to the spotlight with his first solo album in nearly a decade—The Romantic, set to release on February 27, 2026. The announcement was made via Mars’ social media, where he also revealed that the first single from the project will be released this Friday, igniting excitement among...
The first teaser for the upcoming Pakistani film Aag Lagay Basti Mein, featuring Mahira Khan and Fahad Mustafa, has been released and is drawing strong reactions from audiences. The intense preview hints at high-stakes drama, social conflict and raw emotional storytelling, with both stars portraying powerful characters caught in turmoil that grips their community. The...
Bollywood megastar Salman Khan once reportedly offered to buy the iconic bungalow “Aashirwad” of late superstar Rajesh Khanna—without charging him a fee—during the veteran actor’s financially difficult days. According to media reports, Rajesh Khanna, one of India’s earliest superstars, faced severe financial difficulties in the late 1960s and 1970s, struggling to maintain his famed Carter...
Bollywood star Nora Fatehi was injured in a road accident in Mumbai when a drunk driver rammed into her car while she was heading to the Sunburn Festival for a scheduled appearance with international DJ David Guetta. According to reports, the impact left the actor-dancer with a slight concussion. Her team swiftly rushed her to...
Fans of The Hunger Games franchise have reason to celebrate: Hollywood stars Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson are confirmed to return for the upcoming prequel film The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping. Both actors—beloved worldwide for their iconic roles as Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark—will appear in the new film, likely through a flash-forward...
Oscar-winning filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy recently concluded the Stories She Tells program, a women-focused filmmaking initiative that highlights powerful tales of women, for women, by women in Pakistan. The closing ceremony saw eight young female filmmakers showcase trailers of their films, each exploring unique and often overlooked women’s experiences across the country. Held with support...
Bollywood’s latest release, “Dhurandhar,” is receiving intense criticism from Pakistani audiences for its misleading portrayal of Karachi and the Baloch community. Although Akshaye Khanna is being applauded for his strong performance as a character inspired by Lyari gangster Rehman Dakait, viewers argue that the film pushes an anti-Pakistan narrative and misrepresents local culture. The movie...