Sports · Oct 17, 2026
Chasing 115, India recovered from 19 for 4 to chase down Zimbabwe in 15.4 overs as Deepti Sharma's 49 and an unbeaten 39 from debutant Niki Prasad delivered a four wicket win in the series opener at Raipur.
Bollywood · Oct 17, 2026
Shah Rukh Khan is curating UNIFYD, a new one-day Indian music and culture festival set for March 20, 2027 at Etihad Live, Yas Island, bringing leading Hindi and Punjabi artists together for a diaspora-focused event with plans for wider expansion.
Sports · Oct 16, 2026
Australia opened the Rugby League World Cup with a 24-22 win over New Zealand in a high drama opener at Sydney Football Stadium. Debutant Jack Bostock scored a hat trick to snatch victory, but late injuries and a heavy workload raised fresh questions about Australia’s preparation for the tournament.

Bollywood · Oct 15, 2026
Advance bookings for Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 surged ahead of its October 15 release, even as questions over the dubbed Hindi version’s theatrical footprint intensified. Producers have confirmed a Hindi theatrical release, but a shorter theatrical to streaming window has created distribution friction with national multiplex chains and left the market watching whether demand will translate into pan India screens and revenues.

Lifestyle & Entertainment · Oct 14, 2026
The Stockholm International Film Festival published its programme on October 14, 2026, announcing 130 premieres from 60 countries, a Spotlight strand titled Daddy Issues, and a mix of established auteurs and debut filmmakers set to play across the city from November 11 to 22.

Hollywood · Oct 14, 2026
The 70th BFI London Film Festival, underway across central London, moves into its second week on October 14, 2026, bringing high profile UK premieres, industry events and an influx of US studio talent that underline Britain’s continuing role as a global screening and business hub.

Bollywood · Oct 14, 2026
Karan Johar’s celebrity chat show returns for a ninth and reportedly final season on October 14, 2026, with Salman Khan as the first guest. The reboot on JioHotstar signals how legacy Bollywood formats are shifting to streaming and how star power remains central to promotional strategies.

Hollywood · Oct 13, 2026
Laika’s stop motion epic Wildwood had its first public screening at the BFI London Film Festival, drawing heavy UK industry attention and spotlighting the festival and London as a premier launch platform for major international films.

Lifestyle & Entertainment · Oct 11, 2026
Popular Nepali singer Astha Tamang Maskey performs a one-night show at Trisara, Kathmandu on October 11, bringing new original material and a relaxed, community-focused format during Dashain celebrations.

Hollywood · Oct 10, 2026
Brad Bird’s long-gestating animated noir Ray Gunn received its gala premiere at London’s Royal Festival Hall on October 10, the latest high-profile Hollywood entry in the 70th BFI London Film Festival that is showcasing major international talent on British stages and screens.

Hollywood · Oct 9, 2026
At the BFI London Film Festival Industry Forum today, the Works in Progress Showcase presents eight British and Irish projects to international buyers, sales agents and festival programmers, offering a crucial market moment for films still in post production.

Upcoming Movies and Series · Oct 8, 2026
The Emmy winning workplace comedy returned to ABC this week and, as scheduled, the first episode of season six is now available to stream on Hulu in the United States. The rollout means fans who missed the network broadcast can watch the premiere today, and the season will continue to air weekly on ABC with next day streaming on Hulu.

Lifestyle & Entertainment · Oct 7, 2026
A new series adaptation of Natalia Borges Polesso’s award winning book opened on October 7 at Festival do Rio, marking a notable moment for queer representation on Brazilian screens and signaling a wider push by festivals to spotlight diverse voices in television.

Sports · Oct 6, 2026
Coco Gauff has spoken out after receiving racist abuse online following a disputed replay during her China Open victory over Chinese teenager Sun Xinran, reigniting concerns about online harassment in professional tennis.

Upcoming Movies and Series · Oct 5, 2026
ENA’s graduate school romance Between Steps, directed by the late Ahn Pan‑seok and starring Kim So Hyun and Choo Young‑woo, premieres on Monday October 5 at 10 p.m. KST. The 12‑episode series will air on ENA in Korea and is expected on Disney+ for many international viewers shortly after the domestic broadcast.