Verity box office day 1: Anne Hathaway's film gets modest opening in India
Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson’s Verity has opened in Indian theatres with an estimated Rs 1.89 crore net collection on Day 1. The psychological thriller, based on Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel, also recorded around Rs 2.12 crore in India gross
03 October,2026 01:36 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentFast and Furious franchise gears up for its television debut
The Fast and Furious franchise is expanding to television with a new scripted series, with Vin Diesel attached as an executive producer. The show is expected to premiere by 2028, around the time of Fast Forever, the 11th and final mainline film in the franchise
03 October,2026 12:06 PM IST | Los Angeles | ANIBen Affleck refuses Kerry Washington's TikTok request for Animals promotion
Kerry Washington has jokingly revealed that Ben Affleck would “do anything” for her, except promote their upcoming film Animals on social media. In an Instagram reel, Washington asks Affleck to make a TikTok video for the Netflix crime thriller, only for the actor-filmmaker to get up and walk away
03 October,2026 09:51 AM IST | Los Angeles | IANSAnne Hathaway 'disappears' from spotlight after five movie releases in 2026
Anne Hathaway has made good on her promise to disappear after a packed year of films, red carpets and promotional commitments. Following the release of Verity, the Oscar-winning actor shared a playful Instagram video in which she literally vanishes in a plume of smoke
03 October,2026 09:43 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAnne Hathaway apologises over viral red carpet moment at Verity premiere
Anne Hathaway has broken her silence on the viral incident at the New York premiere of her film Verity, wherein she stepped while the cast posed for the paps at the red carpet. The actress has apologised for the incident saying she just wanted to help
02 October,2026 05:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentHalle Berry's ex Olivier accuses her of child abuse; gets custody of son
Halle Berry’s custody battle with ex-husband Olivier Martinez has escalated after a court granted Martinez primary custody of their 12-year-old son, Maceo. The development follows allegations by Martinez that Berry physically abused their son. Berry’s lawyer has denied the claims
02 October,2026 03:14 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentDigger: Tom Cruise’s 10-minute monologue took nine years to script
Tom Cruise and director Alejandro G Iñárritu decode Digger’s crucial 10-minute monologue. Iñárritu reveals the scene went through 70 versions over nine years, while Cruise recalls filming the emotionally intense sequence in four takes
02 October,2026 10:19 AM IST | Mumbai | Priyanka SharmaSharon Stone opens up about teen pregnancy and lack of sex education
Sharon Stone has opened up about her teen pregnancy, attributing it to a lack of sex education. The actor recalled that at 17, neither she nor her 23-year-old boyfriend knew enough about contraception or the need for birth control
02 October,2026 07:59 AM IST | Los Angeles | IANSTom Cruise recreates his Risky Business dance moves on The Jennifer Hudson Show
Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise recently recreated his iconic dance moves from his coming-of-age teen comedy film 'Risky Business' during his recent appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show
01 October,2026 10:46 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSVerity: 23 seconds of intimate scenes cut from Anne Hathaway's film
Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson’s psychological thriller, Verity, has been cleared by the CBFC with an ‘A’ certificate after undergoing cuts on September 29, ahead of its October 2 theatrical release
01 October,2026 06:34 PM IST | MumbaiThe Man with the Bag: Arnold Schwarzenegger plays Santa in Christmas heist
Arnold Schwarzenegger steps into Santa Claus’ boots in The Man With the Bag, an action-comedy that turns Christmas into a high-stakes heist. When Santa’s magical bag is stolen by a rogue elf, he recruits thief Vance to assemble a crew and save the holiday. The film premieres on December 2
01 October,2026 04:51 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentDigger review: Tom Cruise digs into madness in this ambitious climate satire
Digger sees Tom Cruise ditch his familiar action-hero image for an eccentric oil billionaire caught in an environmental catastrophe. Alejandro Inarritu’s ambitious satire is visually striking and unpredictable, though its excessive humour, tonal shifts and heavy-handed messaging occasionally overwhelm its central ideas
01 October,2026 01:39 PM IST | Mumbai | Shruti SampatSacrifice: Chris Evans, Anya Taylor-Joy's dark comedy to arrive on October 16
Chris Evans and Anya Taylor-Joy headline Sacrifice, Romain Gavras’ action-adventure dark comedy about a glamorous charity gala that spirals into chaos. Starring Salma Hayek and others, the film premieres on Lionsgate Play in India on October 16
01 October,2026 01:00 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentRapper Lil Poppa Dies at 25; Cause of Death Under Investigation
Lil Poppa, born Janarious Mykel Wheeler, was officially pronounced dead on February 18, 2026, according to the Fulton County Medical Examiner's Office. Authorities confirmed he was declared deceased at 11:23 a.m. local time within the jurisdiction of Atlanta, but no official cause of death has been publicly disclosed. As of now, no statement has been released by his family or official representatives. While online speculation has mentioned possible overdose or suicide, these claims remain unverified and have not been confirmed by officials. WATCH