Paul Thomas Anderson's “One Battle After Another” was crowned best picture at the 98th Academy Awards, handing Hollywood's top honour to a comic, multi-generational American saga of political resistance.

Jessie Buckley claimed her first Oscar on Sunday for her “Hamnet” performance that prompted almost anyone who saw it to blow through a box of tissues.

Michael B Jordan has been building toward a performance like “Sinners” for over 20 years. Now he has the best actor Oscar as his reward.

 Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, who inaugurated Telugu superstar Allu Arjun’s movie theatre complex ‘Allu Cinemas’ in the city on Thursday, said that Allu Arjun should aim at Hollywood movies, now that he has starred in pan-India movies.

Rapper Santy Sharma has ruffled some feathers on social media again after posting about how theatrics work when it comes to rap music and rap artists in India. In a social media post, he discussed the issue of rap artists using their competition's names in their lyrics; this is typical of hip-hop culture. In India there are still many listeners who do not understand this type of art form, which leads to confusion regarding controversial visuals/lyrics included in rap songs.

Mumbai-based independent producer Suraj Singh Mas is steadily emerging as a prominent figure in the Indian film and advertising industries. Known for his strong passion for movies, music, and television commercials, Suraj has built a dynamic career producing impactful visual content across multiple formats. In recent years, his work has gained wider attention, particularly after contributing to a high-profile TVS Jupiter television commercial featuring legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan and Indian cricket icon Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

Haryana Police on Friday registered an FIR against rapper-musician Badshah based on a complaint lodged by a Panchkula resident, alleging the use of objectionable lyrics and visuals in his recently released Haryanvi music video, ‘Tateeree’.

Rapper and singer Santy Sharma has sparked a heated online debate after reacting to provocative social media posts by Khushi Mukherjee. His comments about the responsibility of influencers and the impact of online content quickly went viral, dividing opinions across platforms. While some supported his call for better online conduct and responsible influence, others criticized his remarks, especially his comments linking online behaviour to rising crime rates. The controversy has intensified discussions around social media ethics, gender issues, and celebrity influence. Amid the debate, Santy Sharma also announced his upcoming single “I Don’t Care,” set to release on 10 March 2026 on YouTube and major streaming platforms.