Category: Entertainment
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Academy Awards Update: Charting a Course for Global Cinema
🎬 The Oscars Are Evolving: What the 99th Academy Awards Rules Mean—Especially for Global Cinema The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has rolled out a significant update to its awards rules and campaign regulations for the 99th Oscars®, and the changes signal something bigger than procedural tweaks—they reflect a shifting philosophy about authorship,…
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International Jazz Day 2026: Chicago’s Global Celebration
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🎷 International Jazz Day 2026: Chicago Takes Center Stage for a Global Celebration of Unity On 30 April 2026, the world will tune into the vibrant rhythms of jazz as International Jazz Day marks its 15th anniversary with a spectacular All-Star Global Concert in Chicago—a city deeply woven into the fabric of jazz history. Organized…
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Sofia Carson to Host the Oscars’ Hidden Genius Awards
Sofia Carson to Host the Oscars’ Most Underrated Night—Where Hollywood Honors Its Hidden Geniuses By CitiTimes Editorial Desk In an industry often dazzled by red carpets and marquee names, there exists a quieter, deeply consequential celebration of cinema—the Scientific and Technical Awards. This year, that spotlight finds a fitting host in Sofia Carson, a multifaceted…
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From Presidents to YouTubers: Who Really Runs the World?
TIME100 2026: The New Anatomy of Influence By CitiTimes Editorial Desk TIME has revealed the 2026 TIME100, its annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. Influence used to be easy to spot. It wore a title, held office, commanded institutions. Not anymore. The 2026 TIME100 list doesn’t just catalog power—it dismantles…
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Dhurandhar: The Revenge – A Groundbreaking Spy Thriller
Dhurandhar: The Revenge (2026) – Closing Chapter of a Spy Saga The Hindi-language spy action-thriller Dhurandhar: The Revenge (2026) marks the conclusion of Aditya Dhar’s two-part saga, following the success of Dhurandhar (2025). Shot back-to-back with its predecessor, the film serves as both a sequel and final installment, expanding the narrative into a sprawling espionage…
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Speed Meets Colour: Lindblad’s F1 Spectacle Lights Up Delhi
Arvid Lindblad Ignites Delhi with F1 Fireworks at Red Bull Moto Jam On Sunday, March 1, motorsport fans in India witnessed a spectacular moment as Visa Cash App Racing Bulls Formula One driver Arvid Lindblad took center stage at the second edition of Red Bull Moto Jam in Delhi NCR. The event, held at the…
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Alia Bhatt Shines at BAFTA 2026 with a Heartfelt ‘Namaskar’
Alia Bhatt Brings a Touch of Hindi and Heart to the BAFTAs At BAFTA 2026, Alia Bhatt celebrates her Indian roots with a graceful “Namaskar” — turning a global moment into something uniquely hers. A Proud Indian Moment on the Global Stage When Alia Bhatt said “Namaskar” on the BAFTA stage, the world smiled. Making…
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The 98th Oscars Nominees Luncheon: A Glamorous Prelude
A Golden Gathering: Inside the 98th Oscars Nominees Luncheon If Oscar night is Hollywood’s dazzling crescendo, the Nominees Luncheon is its warm, glittering overture — and the 98th edition shimmered with exactly that blend of prestige, playfulness, and possibility. On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, the historic Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills opened its grand ballroom…
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Revamping Thums Up: Bold Anthem and New Identity
When Thunder Meets Culture: Thums Up Turns Up the Volume with Hanumankind & Vishal Dadlani If you thought brand anthems were just jingles, Thums Up has just proved otherwise. On February 5, 2026, India’s iconic billion-dollar cola brand unleashed its latest cultural statement — “Taste the Thunder”, a high-energy anthem created in collaboration with rapper…
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2026 Oscars Nominations: Sinners Dominates the List
Oscar 2026 Nominations Announced: Sinners Makes History with Record-Breaking 16 Nods The curtain has officially risen on Hollywood’s biggest night. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has unveiled the nominations for this year’s Academy Awards, setting the stage for a blockbuster awards season that celebrates the finest films, performances, and creative talent of…
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Luciano Benavides and Nasser Al-Attiyah Triumph in Dakar 2026
2026 Dakar Rally: Champions Crowned After Epic Battle Across Saudi Arabia The 2026 Dakar Rally delivered another breathtaking chapter in the history of the world’s most grueling off-road endurance race. Spanning thousands of kilometers of unforgiving desert, dunes, and rugged terrain across Saudi Arabia, this year’s edition pushed riders, drivers, and machines to their limits…
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Star-Studded Moments from the 2026 Golden Globe Awards
Golden Globe Awards 2026: A Night of Stars, Surprises & Unforgettable Moments By CitiTimes Editorial Desk The 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards lit up Los Angeles on January 11, 2026, honoring the year’s most outstanding achievements in film, television, and even podcasting. This year’s event, hosted once again by the irrepressibly funny Nikki Glaser, brought…
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Alia Bhatt: Bridging Cinema Across Cultures
Alia Bhatt Honoured with Golden Globes Horizon Award at Red Sea International Film Festival In a landmark moment for Indian cinema on the global stage, Alia Bhatt was awarded the Golden Globes Horizon Award at the 5th Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, in December 2025. The honour recognizes her growing influence…
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2026 Critics’ Choice Awards: Shaping Awards Season
Critics’ Choice Awards 2026: A Night That Set the Tone for the Season On Sunday, January 4, 2026, the global film and television industry gathered at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California, for the 31st Annual Critics’ Choice Awards—one of the most closely watched bellwethers of the awards season. Hosted by comedian and television…
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Key Winners at the 37th Palm Springs Film Awards
Highlights from the 37th Annual Palm Springs International Film Awards – January 3, 2026 The 37th Annual Palm Springs International Film Awards kicked off awards season with glamour, inspiration, and standout cinematic achievements on January 3, 2026, at the Palm Springs Convention Center in Southern California. The gala, part of the broader 37th Palm Springs…
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Midnight Magic: How Cities Celebrated 2026
A World United in Celebration: How the Globe Welcomed 2026 As the clock struck midnight across time zones, the world burst into color, sound, and joy to welcome 2026. From the first fireworks in the Pacific to the final cheers in New York, each city added its own magic to the global countdown, reminding us…
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Celebrate New Year 2026 at CITCO Hotels in Chandigarh
CITCO Hotels Ring In New Year 2026 With Celebrations At Mountview And Shivalikview Chandigarh, India, December 31, 2025 — CITCO (Chandigarh Industrial and Tourism Development Corporation) Hotels’ iconic properties, Mountview and Shivalikview, are set to host spectacular New Year’s Eve celebrations in Chandigarh. Guests can indulge in lavish buffet spreads and curated à la carte…
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Lights, camera, shortlist! The Academy just dropped its picks for the 98th Awards.
Oscar Buzz Begins: The Academy Announces 98th Awards Shortlists LOS ANGELES, CA, December 17, 2025 – The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the shortlists in 12 categories for the 98th Academy Awards: Animated Short Film, Casting, Cinematography, Documentary Feature Film, Documentary Short Film, International Feature Film, Live Action Short Film, Makeup…
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Highlights from the 56th International Film Festival of India
The 56th International Film Festival of India: A Celebration of Global Cinema in Goa By CitiTimes Editorial Desk The curtains have drawn on the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), held in Panaji, Goa, from November 20–28, 2025. Over eight days, the festival reaffirmed its stature as one of Asia’s premier cinematic gatherings, bringing…
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IFFI 56: “Safe House” Captures ICFT-UNESCO Gandhi Medal
Norwegian Film Safe House Wins the ICFT–UNESCO Gandhi Medal at IFFI 56 The 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), held in Goa, has announced its prestigious ICFT–UNESCO Gandhi Medal winner for 2025: the Norwegian feature film Safe House. The award, presented annually in collaboration with UNESCO’s International Council for Film, Television and Audiovisual Communication…
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