
Bollywood · Oct 5, 2026
Actor Sanjay Dutt sought to defuse a social media storm after remarks made during a Gandhi Jayanti episode of Shekhar Tonite prompted political and public criticism. Dutt said the lines were part of a scripted, light hearted segment, while allies and critics continued to debate the context and consequences.

Social Media News · Oct 5, 2026
The eSafety Commissioner today announced a package of fresh enforcement guidance and grant funding aimed at stopping AI generated sexualised images and helping platforms and communities prevent image based abuse targeting children and young people.

Bollywood · Oct 4, 2026
On Javed Akhtar’s 81st birthday, Shabana Azmi posted a nostalgic Instagram note recalling the screenwriter and lyricist arriving in Mumbai on October 4, 1964 with just 27 paise. Her post reframed his early hardship as a message of hope for aspiring artists across India.

Social Media News · Oct 4, 2026
Instagram has begun rolling out Edits assistant in the United States, a conversational AI inside its Edits video editor that analyzes a creator’s own account metrics to explain past performance and suggest ideas, hooks and captions.

Bollywood · Oct 4, 2026
Ajay Devgn’s Drishyam 3: The Conclusion crossed the Rs 100 crore India gross milestone within 48 hours of release, driven by strong metropolitan turnout and wide advance bookings. Trade trackers and mainstream outlets report a robust India and overseas haul as the film eyes a big opening weekend.

Bollywood · Oct 4, 2026
Madhusudan 'Mad' Sandhu, a prominent social media influencer and makeup artist with connections to Punjabi entertainment, was killed on Loharka Road in Amritsar on October 3. Authorities are examining CCTV, witness accounts and possible motives including earlier threats and online controversies.

Upcoming Movies and Series · Oct 3, 2026
Mirzapur The Movie has crossed the Rs 200 crore mark in India, prompting lead actor Shweta Tripathi to celebrate the film's communal audience response while confirming ongoing work on the franchise's fourth season.

Lifestyle & Entertainment · Oct 3, 2026
At Iberseries & Platino Industria in Madrid industry leaders unveiled Aurora Media Inversiones, a public private audiovisual fund with up to €200 million to back Spanish and European production companies, promising fresh capital, consolidation and more international projects from Spain.

Social Media News · Oct 3, 2026
Malaysia regulators are scrutinising social media posts that appear to use artificial intelligence to alter video of former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad mourning his wife. The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission says it has contacted platforms and may take action under existing communications law.

Hollywood · Oct 3, 2026
With a federal order clearing the way for the merger, Paramount Skydance’s David Ellison announced the combined company will adopt the Skydance name, a move that comes as Warner Bros. film coheads Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy are reported to be leaving the studio before the October 6 closing.

Upcoming Movies and Series · Oct 2, 2026
Peacock has formally ordered a live action television series set in the Fast and Furious universe, with Vin Diesel attached as an executive producer and Mike Daniels and Wolfe Coleman signed as co showrunners. The series is being positioned to premiere in 2028 alongside the franchise closing film.

Bollywood · Oct 2, 2026
The Bombay High Court has ordered major platforms to remove AI generated deepfakes and other unauthorised content using Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s name, image and voice, in a ruling that strengthens celebrity personality rights against synthetic media.

Social Media News · Oct 2, 2026
At a Safer Internet Day event in Jakarta on October 2, 2026, Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs joined Kemenko PMK, Google Indonesia and YouTube to launch community programs, MOOC courses and creator partnerships aimed at raising digital literacy and strengthening protections for users under 16 in the country’s evolving AI era.

Lifestyle & Entertainment · Oct 1, 2026
A previously unseen, complete cut of Tuttomondo, the 1989 documentary that chronicled Keith Haring’s creation of his large mural in Pisa, receives its world premiere on October 1 at the Lucca Film Festival, reconnecting Italian audiences with a pivotal moment in public art and the country’s late 20th century cultural exchange.

Upcoming Movies and Series · Oct 1, 2026
Barcelona’s Serielizados Fest confirmed a major expansion to its 13th edition today, announcing the world premiere of Celeste season two alongside Movistar Plus+ titles Matar a un oso and Ann Droid, high profile industry masterclasses and special guests including Steven Moffat, Hagai Levi and Ferran Adrià.