Indian tribunal allows Zee Entertainment to proceed with warrants issue; shares rise
BENGALURU, Aug 14 (Reuters) - An Indian appeals tribunal granted Zee Entertainment partial relief from a securities market ban on Friday, allowing the television broadcaster to proceed with a fundraise through an issue of warrants. Here are some deta...
Aug 14, 2026
Investors sue Selena Gomez for alleged fraud over mental-health start-up
By Lisa Richwine LOS ANGELES, Aug 13 (Reuters) - Singer and actor Selena Gomez was sued on Thursday by investors who say the "Only Murders in the Building" star committed fraud by failing to fulfill duties to build and promote her mental health start...
Aug 13, 2026
Brazil agency orders Discord chat platform to suspend livestreaming over child safety concerns
BRASILIA, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Brazil's data protection authority ANPD ordered chat platform Discord to suspend livestreaming features, citing failures to protect children and teens from exposure to content promoting violence, self-harm and suicide. AN...
Aug 12, 2026
Bella Ramsey finds their tribe in teen cancer comedy-drama 'Sunny Dancer'
By Hanna Rantala LONDON, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Bella Ramsey tackles a wide range of emotions in "Sunny Dancer", a comedy-drama about a summer camp for teenagers affected by cancer. "The Last of Us" star plays Ivy, an isolated 17-year-old in remission fro...
Aug 12, 2026
Shelved no more: 'Coyote Vs. Acme' brings Looney Tunes back to big screen
By Danielle Broadway LOS ANGELES, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Director Dave Green told Reuters it was a "crazy miracle" that the live-action animated Looney Tunes comedy "Coyote Vs. Acme" finally secured a 2026 release date after being shelved in 2023. "We saw ...
Aug 12, 2026
Nintendo to launch Switch consoles in Indonesia in December
JAKARTA, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Japanese game maker Nintendo said on Wednesday that it would launch its Switch consoles in Indonesia for the first time this year, marking its entrance into Southeast Asia's largest economy. Here are some details: • Ninten...
Aug 12, 2026
KATSEYE seeks to show raw side in new 'Wild Hearts' film
By Danielle Broadway LOS ANGELES, Aug 11 (Reuters) - The culturally diverse girl group KATSEYE, now temporarily down two members, is eager to show a more raw and authentic side through its upcoming EP and tour, as well as the concert film "KATSEYE: WI...
Aug 11, 2026
'A Child of My Own' film relives faked pregnancy and crime case
By Hanna Rantala LONDON, Aug 11 (Reuters) - Two-time Oscar nominee Maite Alberdi wanted to go beyond the headlines with her true crime documentary "A Child of My Own" and examine societal expectations on women. Four years in the making, the film follo...
Aug 11, 2026
Green Day pours punk rock spirit into 'Nimrods' film
By Rollo Ross and Danielle Broadway LOS ANGELES, Aug 11 (Reuters) - Green Day, the punk rock band that rose to global fame, are turning to filmmaking with "Nimrods," a coming-of-age comedy inspired in part by their early years as musicians. Written and...
Aug 11, 2026
Taylor Swift wedding-dress fever puts bridal brands on high alert
By Danielle Kaye and Joyce Zhou NEW YORK/HONG KONG, Aug 11 (Reuters) - Taylor Swift's wedding dress remains under wraps. But wedding chain David's Bridal is already betting brides will want one just like it. Fans are eagerly awaiting the reveal of the ...
Aug 11, 2026
Disney+, Hulu deepen video podcast push with iHeartMedia deal
Aug 10 (Reuters) - Disney+ and Hulu said on Monday they had struck a video podcasting deal with iHeartMedia for six podcast titles, starting with "Hey Jonas!," as they expand their libraries to draw more users in a competitive market. The agreement e...
Aug 10, 2026
India's Zee Entertainment posts quarterly profit drop on weak ad sales, rising costs
Aug 10 (Reuters) - India's Zee Entertainment Enterprises reported a 46.9% fall in quarterly profit on Monday, hurt by weak advertising revenue and higher costs related to its return to sports broadcasting. The company posted a consolidated net profit ...
Aug 10, 2026
'Las Azules' Season 2 blends fact and fiction for tale of corruption and growth
LONDON, Aug 10 (Reuters) - Mexico's first female police force returns to action in the second season of "Las Azules" ("Women in Blue"), with a storyline woven around two massacres of student protesters that helped define an era of heavy-handed state re...
Aug 10, 2026
Beyonce buys out LVMH's stake in SirDavis whisky
PARIS, Aug 10 (Reuters) - American pop star Beyonce has acquired full control of the SirDavis whisky brand after French luxury goods group LVMH sold its stake to her, LVMH said on Monday, confirming earlier media reports in specialist trade pub...
Aug 10, 2026
Jury selection begins for ex-gang leader charged with Tupac Shakur's 1996 murder
By Erica Stapleton and Steve Gorman LAS VEGAS, Aug 10 (Reuters) - Jury selection began on Monday in the murder trial of an ex-street gang leader accused of masterminding the drive-by shooting death of hip-hop star Tupac Shakur three decades ago in Las ...
Aug 10, 2026
British music festivals stage tentative revival with perks and payment plans
By Harry Robertson LONDON, Aug 8 (Reuters) - Britain's music festivals are showing signs of a revival after a rough few years, with big events such as Boomtown selling out at record speed this year as payment plans help fans afford tickets and organise...
Aug 08, 2026
KATSEYE hit by another hiatus as Sophia Laforteza steps back
By Danielle Broadway LOS ANGELES, Aug 7 (Reuters) - Sophia Laforteza, the leader of global girl group KATSEYE, is temporarily stepping back from promotional activities to focus on her mental health and well-being, Hybe and Geffen said on Friday in a j...
Aug 07, 2026
Fox posts upbeat revenue, profit on ad boost from FIFA World Cup
By Jaspreet Singh Aug 6 (Reuters) - Fox Corp beat Wall Street estimates for fourth-quarter revenue and profit on Thursday, as the FIFA World Cup boosted advertising sales during a busy news cycle, sending its shares more than 5% higher. The company he...
Aug 06, 2026
Warner Bros' revenue disappoints on soft ad sales, weak box-office performance
By Harshita Mary Varghese Aug 6 (Reuters) - Warner Bros Discovery missed second-quarter revenue expectations on Thursday, hurt by lackluster box-office performance and soft advertising sales due to the absence of NBA games. Studio revenue slumped 39%, ...
Aug 06, 2026
Ex-pop star Gary Glitter appears in court over historic sex offences
LONDON, Aug 5 (Reuters) - Former British pop star Paul Gadd, better known by his stage name Gary Glitter, appeared in a London court on Wednesday accused of historic sex offences against a young girl. The 82-year-old, who rose to fame in the 1970s as...
Aug 05, 2026




