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I hung up my gloves : Cobra Kai's actress Courtney Henggeler retires from acting after 20 years of career
Washington DC, April 16: Actress Courtney Henggeler, who played the role of Amanda LaRusso in Netflix's 'Cobra Kai,' has decided to quit acting after a prolific 20 years in the entertainment industry, reported Variety.
Jon Hamm shares why he feels Hollywood has entered a new era
Los Angeles, April 9: Hollywood star Jon Hamm feels the concept of a "leading man" belongs to a different era.
Digital to contribute about half of India's media-entertainment sector revenue by 2027: FICCI-EY report
New Delhi, March 29: New media space in India is growing by leaps and bounds, with an ever-increasing rise in internet penetration supported by the affordability and aspiration of its citizens.
Farhan Akhtar says OTT has expanded scope of stories, helped storytellers make bold choices
Mumbai, March 29: Bollywood multi-hyphenate Farhan Akhtar feels that the medium of OTT has changed the game for the world of entertainment in many ways.
Digital media attracted higher revenue than TV, becomes largest segment in the sector: FICCI-EY Report
New Delhi, March 28: Digital media overtook television to become the largest segment, contributing 32 per cent of media industry revenues in 2024, according to a report by FICCI & EY.
Cate Blanchett suggests awards shows should be private, not televised
Washington, March 20: Oscar-winning actress Cate Blanchett has stirred up a conversation about the future of awards shows, suggesting that they should no longer be televised.
Here's why Cate Blanchett says award shows should 'go back' to being not televised
Los Angeles, March 20: Oscar winning-actress Cate Blanchett feels Hollywood's most glamorous award nights should go back to being not televised.
Hansal Mehta calls out India's Entertainment industry for focusing on 'mediocre content'
Mumbai, March 16: Filmmaker Hansal Mehta expressed his concerns over the current state of India’s entertainment industry, highlighting the tendency to produce mediocre content.
CM Fadnavis meets PM Modi, discusses key issues related to Maharashtra
New Delhi, March 13: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and discussed various key issues including Gadchiroli Mining Hub, Nagpur Airport and Finance Commission funds for local bodies among others.
PM Modi will chair CEO's summit during 'WAVES summit' in Mumbai: CM Devendra Fadnavis
New Delhi, March 13: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis informed Thursday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a CEO's summit during the 'WAVES summit' set to be hosted in Mumbai. PM Modi will be inaugurating the first 'WAVES summit' in Mumbai from May 1 to May 4.
Giorgia Andriani on gender equality: Don't eliminate the distinguishing qualities
Mumbai, March 8: On Women's Day 2025, actress Giorgia Andriani shed light on her idea of gender equality.
Nargis Fakhri talks about balance between celebrating beauty, objectifying individuals in industry
Mumbai, March 5: Ahead of Women's Day, Bollywood actress Nargis Fakhri has opened up about how the entertainment industry talks about equality on one hand while objectifying women on the other.
Delnaaz Irani: I am interested in narrations and voice overs
Mumbai, Feb 27: Actress Delnaaz Irani, who is known for her work in films such as “Kal Ho Naa Ho”, “Yes Boss” and TV shows such “Shararat” and “Choti Sarrdaarni” among many others, has talked about content creation, power of digital storytelling and voice acting.
Nia Sharma opens up about the difficulties of finding friends in a fast-paced entertainment industry
Mumbai, Feb 18: Television actress Nia Sharma recently opened up about the challenges of building meaningful friendships in the fast-paced entertainment industry.
Ekta Kapoor commends PM Modi's vision to make India an entertainment hub
Mumbai, Feb 9: TV Czarina Ekta Kapoor has heaped praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said that his vision for India as a global entertainment hub is inspiring.
Anil Kapoor, Anupam Kher & others thank PM Modi for including them in prestigious WAVES advisory board
Mumbai, Feb 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently chaired an extensive meeting of the Advisory Board of WAVES to position India as a global entertainment hub in the world. Anil Kapoor used social media to thank PM for the initiative.
PM Modi Chairs WAVES advisory board meeting, calls for making India a global entertainment hub
New Delhi, February 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired an extensive meeting of the Advisory Board of WAVES via video conference on Friday. WAVES is a global summit that brings together the world of entertainment, creativity, and culture, the Prime Minister's Office said in an official statement.
PM Modi chairs WAVES advisory board meeting to position India as global entertainment hub
New Delhi, Feb 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has chaired an extensive meeting of the Advisory Board of WAVES via video conference to position India as a global entertainment hub in the world.
Christina Ricci doesn't want her son Freddie to become a child actor
Washington, February 6: Actor Christina Ricci recently shared that she doesn't want her son, Freddie, to follow in her footsteps and become a child actor. She appeared on the morning TV show and talked about her children's interest in entering the entertainment industry.
WAVES 2025: Saraswathi Vani Balgam highlights youth empowerment at global summit
Mumbai, February 6: At the World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025, Saraswathi Vani Balgam, an acclaimed writer and the CEO of Dancing Atoms, addressed the importance of empowering youth in the entertainment industry.
Ariana Grande calls for more protection of child stars
Los Angeles, Jan 27: Singer-songwriter Ariana Grande is urging for "more protection" of child stars. The 31-year-old singer shot to fame as a teenager when she took on the role of Cat Valentine in the Nickelodeon sitcom 'Victorious' in the late 2000s.
Rajpal Yadav makes startling revelation after receiving death threats from Pakistan
Mumbai, Jan 23: Actor Rajpal Yadav has issued a statement following reports that he received death threats from Pakistan.
Roma Arora: Feel there's much more range to explore in negative characters
Mumbai, Jan 21: Doctor-turned-model and actress Roma Arora, who was last seen in TV shows like “Jhanak”, “Kathaa Ankahee” and “Kundali Bhagya”, has talked about why she enjoys playing negative roles.
Critics Choice Awards postponed again due to LA fires
Los Angeles, January 18: The Critics Choice Awards, originally slated for January 14 in Santa Monica, has been rescheduled once again due to the ongoing wildfires ravaging Los Angeles, reported the Hollywood Reporter.
US: Donald Trump names Jon Voight, Mel Gibson and Sylvester Stallone as Hollywood special ambassadors
Washington DC, January 17: US President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday announced the appointment of Jon Voight, Mel Gibson, and Sylvester Stallone as Special Ambassadors for Hollywood, California.
16 dead in Los Angeles wildfires, officails warn of worsening conditions
Los Angeles, Jan 12: At least 16 have been confirmed dead and over 12,000 structures have been damaged and destroyed in the raging Los Angeles wildfires that started last week.
Raging wildfires cause widespread disruptions in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, Jan 11: Devastating wildfires continue to rage across different parts of Los Angeles County, leading to widespread disruptions, including school closures and the cancellation of entertainment, sports, and community events.
Production on 'Grey's Anatomy,' 'Hacks' halted due to LA fires
Los Angeles, January 9: The wildfires raging across Los Angeles County have forced makers to stop filming for the time being.