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Jaafar Jackson said the planned Michael sequel should reflect his uncle's perspective on the allegations against him. He said the family had long felt Michael Jackson's voice was missing from that part of the story.

The first film stops in 1988, covering childhood, fame and solo beginnings

Antoine Fuqua had included later material earlier, but it was dropped

Jaafar said the family felt Michael's perspective had gone unheard for years

Jaafar Jackson hopes ‘Michael’ sequel tells uncle’s side of abuse allegations

Post Malone is engaged to Christy Lee after she was shown wearing a diamond ring in an Instagram Story shared by her friend Marina Hollyer. The post drew fresh attention to the couple's relationship, while the singer has not immediately commented.

Lee's friend Marina Hollyer revealed the development through Instagram Story posts

One image showed Lee in a veil and bride-to-be sash

Another photograph captured her displaying the diamond ring near her face

Post Malone engaged to Christy Lee, singer embraces ‘next chapter’

BTS has earned two nominations at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards for its comeback track 'Swim'. The nods place the group alongside major global acts as K-pop secures a strong showing this year.

The nominations were announced by MTV in the United States

BTS faces Madonna, Carpenter, RAYE and others in Song of the Year

Lisa picked up four nods for Dream featuring Kentaro Sakaguchi

BTS earns two MTV VMA nominations, ‘Swim’ eyes two major wins

Actor Hayden Panettiere, known for Heroes, Nashville and Scream, has died at 36. Her death prompted a tribute from her father and renewed focus on a career and personal struggles she had spoken about openly.

Her father described her as an incredible light and force of nature

She began acting young in soaps before voicing Princess Dot

Heroes turned Claire Bennet into one of television's most recognisable figures

‘Heroes’ star Hayden Panettiere dies at 36, cause of death unknown

The Maharashtra FDA has issued notices to Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff over a chewing elaichi advertisement. The regulator says the campaign may indirectly promote a pan masala-linked brand amid a wider crackdown.

Notices issued on August 14 sought details of endorsement roles

FDA says elaichi promotion may indirectly advertise a pan masala brand

Devgn and Khan received notices at home, Shroff through company

Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, and Tiger Shroff have been sent notices over Vimal Pan Masala ad

Maharashtra FDA issues notices to Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, Tiger Shroff over elaichi ad

Disney unveiled the first look of Frozen 3 at its D23 fan event and introduced a mysterious villain confronting Anna and Elsa. The preview also hinted at a royal wedding, Olaf's possible romance and the film's next chapter before its 2027 release.

Kristen Bell and Idina Menzel appeared together and performed Frozen Heart

Disney hinted Anna and Kristoff may marry in a royal wedding

Olaf is rumoured to get a love interest named Samantha

Frozen 3 gets first look, new villain revealed at Disney fan event

Pixar has confirmed Coco 2, with Miguel returning to the Land of the Dead in November 2029. The sequel brings back Ernesto de la Cruz and sets up an uneasy alliance after a revenge plot.

Pixar revealed concept art showing a teenage Miguel alongside Dante at D23

Benjamin Bratt will reprise Ernesto de la Cruz and tease revenge

Miguel is set to reluctantly join Ernesto on another underworld mission

‘Coco 2’ set to return to the Land of the Dead in 2029

V disclosed his worsening hearing loss, while Jungkook said his shin injury has curtailed his movement on stage. Their comments highlighted the physical strain behind BTS's ongoing world tour.

V said his right ear works at only 30 per cent capacity

He traced the worsening condition to his time in military service

V is now receiving treatment through medication and regular hospital visits

'I can't jump': Jungkook reveals shin injury as BTS's V opens up about hearing loss

Demi Lovato will return as Mitchie Torres in Camp Rock 3 with a surprise cameo. Her comeback, alongside the Jonas Brothers, revives the franchise nearly two decades after its debut.

Lovato's return was confirmed days before the film's August 13 premiere

She also serves as executive producer on the revived Disney franchise

The Jonas Brothers reprise Connect 3 roles with Maria Canals-Barrera returning

Demi Lovato

Demi Lovato returns as Mitchie Torres with surprise Camp Rock 3 cameo

Michelle Yeoh will receive the Asian Filmmaker of the Year award at the Busan International Film Festival opening ceremony on October 6. The honour, alongside a special programme of her selected films, underlines her long association with BIFF and her impact on Asian cinema.

The award will be presented at BIFF's opening ceremony on October 6

Pachinko actor Kim Minha will host the ceremony at Busan Cinema Centre

Yeoh built her career from Hong Kong action hits to global blockbusters

Michelle Yeoh named Busan film festival's Asian Filmmaker of the Year

Oscar-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard died after a motorcycle crash in Dublin on Wednesday. Tributes marked the loss of a musician whose work stretched from Dublin streets to the Oscars.

His family sought privacy and thanked emergency services at the scene

Hansard began as a Dublin busker before forming The Frames in 1990

With Markéta Irglová, he found worldwide acclaim through The Swell Season

'Falling Slowly' singer Glen Hansard dies in Dublin motorcycle crash at 56

As BTS steps away from the Grammys, the spotlight is no longer on one band's awards campaign but on the rules that define global recognition. The question now confronting the Recording Academy is whether music can truly be universal if some artists are still judged by where they come from.

Mason said artists remain eligible for General Field awards alongside genre entries

Critics question why Asian musicians face geography and language-based categorisation

Category rules require meaningful use of an Asian language for eligibility

'Never to divide': Grammy CEO defends Asian Pop category after BTS' boycott

'Never to divide': Grammy CEO defends Asian Pop category after BTS's boycott

Musafir Cafe has drawn praise for its warmth, music and performances, even as its ending sparks confusion. The open finale has sent viewers back to the book and into online debates over Chander's fate.

Adapted from a book, the series takes a strikingly ambiguous final turn

Viewers are flooding forums and explainers to decode the last episode

Vikrant Massey anchors both timelines with ease, restraint and emotional depth

Musafir Cafe Review | The menu did not serve closure

The world's biggest boy band had every reason to dominate the Grammy race this year. Instead, BTS walked away — with a statement that has reignited a long-running debate over how Asian artists are judged on the global stage.

All seven members posted the same decision on Instagram Stories together

Comeback album Arirang ranks among 2026's best-selling records this year

Lead single Swim topped US charts and eyed Song of the Year

BTS snub Grammys, reject 2027 awards race over ‘region or language’ divide

The Michael Jackson biopic Michael will begin streaming on August 10 after a record theatrical run. The film has earned more than USD 1 billion worldwide and set a new benchmark for musical biopics.

The film released in April and became one of 2026's biggest earners

It is now the highest-grossing musical biopic ever made worldwide

Antoine Fuqua directed the film from a script by John Logan

'Michael' gets streaming release date after billion-dollar box office success

Assam

The 10th edition of Northeast International Fashion Week concluded with a sustainability-led showcase and industry honours. The event positioned fashion as a platform for climate awareness while promoting Northeast handloom, handicrafts and emerging talent.

Designers, models and industry professionals joined from India and neighbouring countries

Collections drew on regional textiles, handloom traditions and contemporary design ideas

Ten personalities were honoured for strengthening Northeast India's fashion ecosystem

Northeast International Fashion Week marks 10th edition with sustainability focus

India has seen no shortage of documentaries about the Northeast, but few have asked a simple question: what if the people on screen decided the pace, the story and the terms of engagement? Voices of the Land attempts exactly that, revealing a region far more complex than the stereotypes and social media snippets it is so often reduced to.

The series spans six episodes across four states and five communities

An unscripted monastery blessing in Arunachal became one of its defining moments

Kongthong villagers gave Adarsh Gourav a rare traditional name after negotiations

The Northeast Doesn't Need Your Reels: Inside ‘Voices of the Land’

Katy Perry has condemned the White House for using Firework in a TikTok video showing military strikes. She said the unauthorised pairing twisted a song about hope into a soundtrack for violence.

The official TikTok matched "boom, boom, boom" lyrics with bombing footage

The post also carried the caption, "Iran has been warned," alongside visuals

Perry said she neither approved the usage nor was asked beforehand

Katy Perry

'Deeply appalled and angry': Katy Perry slams White House over use of 'Firework' in military strikes video

Kaylee Hottle, who played Jia in the Godzilla franchise, has died in a car accident in Maryland at 18. Her school confirmed the news and sought privacy, while her performances were praised for authentic deaf representation.

Her father announced the news in a Facebook livestream in sign language

Texas School for the Deaf confirmed the news in a social post

The school asked people to respect privacy and avoid speculation

Kaylee Hottle

'Godzilla vs Kong' actor Kaylee Hottle dies in car crash at 18

Angh, the debut feature film by filmmaker Theja Rio, has been selected for the prestigious Platform Competition at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), marking a major milestone for cinema from Northeast India.

Nagaland-set film 'Angh' selected for TIFF 2026 Platform Competition

Article 370 emerged as the top winner at the 72nd National Film Awards announced in New Delhi. The awards also recognised films across popular, technical and regional categories.

Winners were announced at the National Media Centre in New Delhi

Kalki 2898 AD won Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment

Captain Miller received the award promoting national, social and environmental values

From Article 370 to Kalki 2898 AD: Here are the biggest National Film Awards winners

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