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Taylor Swift will receive the inaugural Artist Director Honours at the MTV Video Music Awards on 27 September. The prize recognises her growing work behind the camera and her contribution to visual storytelling.

The honour will be presented at the ceremony on 27 September

Swift is tied with Beyoncé on 30 VMA wins overall

She has won Video of the Year five times before this year

Taylor Swift to receive inaugural Artist Director Honours at MTV VMAs

Ed Sheeran became emotional at his Philadelphia concert as he addressed the fallout over Macklemore's removal from the Loop Tour. He said the crowd's support gave him hope after friends, relatives and tour acts distanced themselves.

Sheeran said close friends and relatives urged him to cancel shows

He told fans their turnout reassured him during a deeply unsettled week

The Philadelphia show dropped its B stage after Sheeran raised safety fears

‘I see 50,000 people who haven’t abandoned me’: Ed Sheeran breaks down during concert

Nagaland

Nagaland filmmaker Theja Rio has won the Platform Prize at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) for his film Angh, which explores cultural change and identity in 1960s Nagaland.

TIFF 2026: Filmmaker Theja Rio’s ‘Angh’ wins Platform Prize for its portrayal of 1960s Nagaland

Assam

India Today NE spoke to Dr Susan Lim about her journey, the making of Cosmic Rhapsody, her collaboration with Joi Barua, and how a project that travelled from the legendary Abbey Road Studios and performances with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, London Voices and the City of London Choir eventually found a connection with NASA’s COSI mission.

Photo: Insta/joibarua

Who is Dr Susan Lim? How Joi Barua’s music found its way to NASA’s COSI mission

Ed Sheeran used his Philadelphia concert to address the row over Macklemore’s removal from his US tour dates. His remarks widened the debate over free speech, Gaza and the fallout across the tour.

Sheeran said his concerts were meant to remain a safe space

He called October 7 horrific and Gaza's suffering disproportionate and unjustifiable

Singer said West Bank systemic injustice also could not be ignored

‘I cannot hide how I feel anymore’: Ed Sheeran breaks silence on Macklemore controversy

Shreya Ghoshal will perform in Guwahati on December 19 as part of her Unstoppable India Tour. The announcement ends weeks of social media speculation and adds to the city's growing live music calendar.

The concert is scheduled to begin at 6 pm in Guwahati

Setlist will include romantic melodies, Bollywood hits and long-time fan favourites

Shreya Ghoshal

Shreya Ghoshal to bring Unstoppable India Tour to Guwahati on December 19

A year after Zubeen Garg’s death, the late Assamese singer’s iconic song “Mayabini Ratir Bukut” has found a new voice in Bengali, with singer Babul Supriyo rendering the beloved number in Bengali as a tribute to the legendary artiste.


Babul Supriyo sings Zubeen Garg’s ‘Mayabini’ in Bengali, says music is his tribute to late artiste

Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi have welcomed their second child, a newborn son, through adoption. The couple shared a first glimpse on Instagram while continuing to keep their family life private.

The couple posted a photo showing only their newborn son's hand

They captioned the Instagram post with a brief message saying hi

A source confirmed the adoption, though neither star added details publicly

Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown welcomes second child with Jake Bongiovi

A pre-recorded message from Dolly Parton was played as she was posthumously honoured at the 2026 Americana Honours & Awards. Emmylou Harris and Brandi Carlile led a tribute that underscored Parton's roots, legacy and final public reflections.

Emmylou Harris called Parton's death unthinkable and praised her kindness

The singer reflected on Smoky Mountains roots and her Americana journey

Parton said Hungry Again led to later bluegrass and acoustic records

‘It’s Dolly’: Late singer’s final message played as she receives lifetime achievement award

Spiritual drama Hanuman Ansh has crossed Rs 300 crore worldwide at the box office. Made on a reported Rs 2 crore budget, the film has emerged as a surprise commercial success.

Sacnilk reported a Rs 7.41 crore haul on Wednesday for the film

India collections were Rs 280 crore, overseas earnings Rs 20.25 crore

Made on a Rs 2 crore budget, it rebounded after opening slowly

Hanuman

‘Hanuman Ansh’ crosses Rs 300 crore worldwide, emerges as surprise box office hit

Madonna will open the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards with her first live performance at the ceremony since 2003. The comeback coincides with a year in which she leads the nominations and extends her long history with the show.

She last performed at the awards in 2003 alongside Spears and Aguilera

The 2003 set became iconic for on-stage kisses with both singers

This year she leads nominations with 11 nods, including top categories

After 23 years, Madonna is ready for another headline-making VMA performance

Sikkim-based hard rock band Girish and The Chronicles (GATC) has announced another major milestone, revealing that it will support legendary American rock band Guns N’ Roses on November 14.


‘November Rain’ gets a Sikkim rock twist as Girish and The Chronicles joins Guns N’ Roses

Sikkim

Parikrama will open for Guns N’ Roses in Guwahati, while Girish and the Chronicles support the band in Bengaluru. The pairings add Indian rock names to the band’s two-city India tour, including its first Northeast show.

The Guwahati concert marks the band’s first-ever performance in Northeast India

Bengaluru will host the earlier show at NICE Grounds on November 14

Girish and the Chronicles previously opened for the band in Mumbai

Parikrama to open Guns N’ Roses’ Guwahati show; Sikkim’s Girish and the Chronicles set for Bengaluru

The connection was discovered when Cosmic Rhapsody creators Dr Susan Lim and  Dr Christina Teenz Tan visited the Space Sciences Laboratory at the University of California, Berkeley, where the NASA's COSI mission is being developed.

Joi barua

How Assam's Joi Barua found his music orbiting a NASA space mission

Macklemore was removed from the remaining US dates of Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour after his on-stage remarks in New Jersey. The move followed venue objections and wider changes across the tour lineup.

Venues told the promoter they would not host him on upcoming dates

Messina Touring Group said cancelling shows would disrupt hundreds of thousands of fans

He had been due to perform at eight of ten remaining stadium concerts

‘Free Palestine’ speech costs Macklemore remaining Ed Sheeran US tour dates

Rima Das’ Village Rockstars 2 will release in six Indian cities on September 25 after its Assam run. The film arrives with themes of adolescence, music and climate change as Das takes it to a wider audience.

The film will open in Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad and Pune

It follows a teenager in rural Assam dealing with friendship and ambition

Music, nature, climate change and a mother-daughter bond drive the narrative

Village Rockstars 2

Assam filmmaker Rima Das’s ‘Village Rockstars 2’ to release across six Indian cities on September 25

The Pitt and Widow’s Bay took the top drama and comedy honours at the 2026 Emmys in Los Angeles. Matthew Rhys’s double win and Jean Smart’s latest record shaped the night’s biggest milestones.

Mariska Hargitay hosted the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles

Noah Wyle earned his third Emmy and second win for The Pitt

Jean Smart matched acting Emmy records with her fifth straight comedy win

Emmy Awards

Emmys 2026: From The Pitt to Widow’s Bay, check out the full winners list

Sydney Sweeney's Novig advertisement has drawn criticism from women athletes who said it sexualised sport. The backlash has widened into a debate over how women are represented and encouraged in sport.

Lucy Davis said campaigns should inspire girls to play, not objectify

Ariarne Titmus said sport should reflect teamwork, dedication, unity and excellence

Tilly Kearns posted an angry reaction, calling the advertisement deeply offensive

Sydney Sweeney

‘It’s 2026. Stop sexualising women in sport’: Sydney Sweeney ad sparks athlete backlash

Ladakh filmmaker Stanzin Jigmet won Gold at the 53rd Student Academy Awards for The Dragon Letter. The win took his Himalayan story to a global stage, with Jigmet calling the journey from Mulbekh unreal.

The ceremony took place in Toronto during the Toronto International Film Festival

The Dragon Letter emerged from 2,972 entries sent by 894 institutions worldwide

After August's announcement, Jigmet said the journey from Mulbekh felt unreal

India's young filmmaker Stanzin Jigmet wins Gold at 53rd Student Academy Awards

Matthew Rhys won the lead acting Emmys for The Beast in Me and Widow's Bay at the same ceremony. The double gave him a first in Emmy history and completed top lead wins across drama, comedy and limited series.

Rhys first won limited series lead actor for The Beast in Me

He later added comedy lead actor for Apple TV's Widow's Bay

The wins made Rhys first male actor across all lead categories

Matthew Rhys makes Emmy history with two lead acting wins in one night

Dead Boys guitarist Cheetah Chrome has died at 71, the band confirmed. They hailed him as an architect of punk whose riffs shaped the scene.

The musician’s death was announced by Dead Boys on Instagram

The band called him an architect of the punk rock movement

Chrome began with Rocket from the Tombs in Cleveland in 1974

Dead Boys guitarist Cheetah Chrome dies at 71 leaving behind a punk rock legacy

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