Movie enthusiasts hoping for a showdown at the box office between Alia Bhatt and Salman Khan will have to wait, as the clash has been postponed. Trade analyst Taran Adarsh reported that the release of Alia Bhatt’s eagerly awaited spy thriller Alpha has been delayed to avoid overlapping with Salman Khan’s upcoming war drama Battle of Galwan.

Alpha was originally set to release on April 17, 2026. However, the makers have decided to shift the release to a later date to ensure a smoother theatrical window. Adarsh shared on X: “#BreakingNews... ALPHA AVOIDS CLASH WITH BATTLE OF GALWAN – YRF TO DECIDE ON A NEW DATE... #AdityaChopra steps aside for #SalmanKhan, moving Alpha from its April 17, 2026 release to avoid a direct clash with BattleOfGalwan. #YRF had locked April 17, 2026, for Alpha, but a new date will be announced after reviewing the theatrical calendar in the coming months.”

This is not the first delay for Alpha, which was initially planned for a Christmas 2025 release before being pushed to April 2026. With the latest postponement, the film is expected to release later in 2026, though an official date is yet to be revealed. Directed by Shiv Rawail, Alpha is the sixth installment in the successful YRF Spy Universe, which includes hits like Ek Tha Tiger, Tiger Zinda Hai, War, and Pathaan. Alongside Alia Bhatt, the film stars Sharvari and Bobby Deol in key roles.
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Kunal Nayyar enjoys “paying random families’ medical bills.” The 42-year-old actor, who reportedly earned around US$1 million (S$1.3 million) per episode of The Big Bang Theory, says his wealth doesn’t feel like a burden. He and his wife, Neha Kapur, use their fortune to help others, including funding university scholarships for underprivileged students.

Speaking to the i newspaper, he said, “Money has given me greater freedom, and the best gift is the ability to give back and change people’s lives. We also support animal charities because we love dogs. But what I really enjoy is going on GoFundMe at night and paying random families’ medical bills—that’s my masked vigilante thing. Money feels like a grace from the universe, not a burden.”

Kunal believes helping those less fortunate benefits everyone. He noted, “People expect kindness from leaders or politicians, but real change starts at home. If your neighbor asks for sugar and you shut the door, there is no world peace.” He hopes audiences of his latest film, Christmas Karma—a retelling of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol—take away the lesson that change must start with oneself.

The actor also spoke about experiencing racism worldwide, saying, “I cannot change my skin color; it’s the suit I have to wear for life.” He expressed concern about the resurgence of overt racism, citing far-right marches in London, and emphasized that prejudice stems from narrow-mindedness. Kunal approaches hardship with compassion, explaining, “You can’t change someone’s mind through aggression. By responding with grace, you can help heal the inner child and hold space for what’s screaming inside them.”
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Legendary director Steven Spielberg is making waves again with Disclosure Day, his highly anticipated sci-fi project slated to hit theaters on June 12, 2026. The film, an original screenplay by Spielberg and frequent collaborator David Koepp, dives into the global frenzy sparked by undeniable proof of extraterrestrial life.​

In a teaser trailer that's already racking up millions of views, Emily Blunt stars as a Kansas City meteorologist whose live broadcast turns chaotic with eerie alien signals. Josh O'Connor co-leads as a whistleblower demanding "full disclosure," joined by heavyweights like Colin Firth, Colman Domingo, Eve Hewson, and Wyatt Russell. John Williams is back scoring his 30th Spielberg film, promising those iconic emotional highs amid the cosmic tension.​

Production wrapped earlier this year after shoots in New York, New Jersey, and Atlanta, building on mysterious marketing like cryptic billboards hinting at "All Will Be Disclosed." Universal Pictures plans a massive IMAX rollout, positioning it as a summer blockbuster in the vein of Spielberg's Close Encounters of the Third Kind.​

The timing couldn't be more perfect, with real-world UFO disclosures from government hearings fueling public fascination. Early buzz suggests Disclosure Day could blend thriller suspense with heartfelt human drama, much like War of the Worlds. Stay tuned for more updates as this Spielberg spectacle gears up to redefine alien encounters on screen.
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Superstars Nagarjuna and Vijay Sethupathi felicitated Mohanlal at JioHotstar’s ‘South Unbound’ event following his Dadasaheb Phalke Award win, recognizing his iconic contribution to Indian cinema. The trio was present to promote their respective Bigg Boss shows in Malayalam, Telugu, and Tamil.

On stage, Nagarjuna praised Mohanlal as a “deserving actor” and called the award “pure and prestigious.” Both Nagarjuna and Vijay Sethupathi honored Mohanlal by draping a shawl over his shoulders. Mohanlal, who received the award from President Droupadi Murmu at the 71st National Film Awards, said, “This moment is not mine alone; it belongs to the whole Malayalam industry.” At 65, he is the youngest recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award and only the second from Malayalam cinema to win it, after Adoor Gopalakrishnan.

Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin also unveiled JioHotstar’s upcoming slate of 25 South titles, including originals, blockbuster films, and series across Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada. The event marked the launch of a collaboration to nurture young creators in Tamil Nadu, offering training in content creation, filmmaking, and digital storytelling.

Returning franchises like Kerala Crime Files S3, Save The Tigers S3, Heartbeat S3, and Good Wife S2 will be joined by new originals including Cousins And Kalyanams, LBW – Love Beyond Wicket, Resort, Lingam, and Vikram On Duty. Regional adaptations and new films such as Vishakha, Kaattaan, Pharma, Lucky The Superstar, and Kenatha Kaanom were also announced. The Bigg Boss franchise continues to dominate the OTT platform, alongside new reality shows like Comedy Cooks, Mad for Each Other, Second Love, and the Telugu debut of Roadies. The event saw the presence of cinema icons including Kamal Haasan, Mohanlal, Nagarjuna, and Vijay
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In the episode of ‘Culture Club,’ Melanie Oliveiro chats with Claire Javier, an emerging indie-pop singer-songwriter, about her music, focusing on her latest single, “Easy.” Javier shares the story behind the dreamy and playful track, which captures the surreal feeling of a past romance. The Filipino-Singaporean artist also discusses her other single, “Misbehave,” her experiences performing live, and her evolution from introspective songwriting to a more narrative and confessional style. To explore more Singaporean artists like Claire Javier, visit Hear65.com, an initiative by the National Arts Council, produced by independent music media company Bandwagon.
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The 2025 Emmy Award nominations are out, with Severance leading the pack with 27 nominations. The Penguin follows closely with 24, while The Studio and The White Lotus each earned 23 nods, highlighting the top contenders in television over the past year. Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng discuss the most unexpected omissions and surprise nominations with Dr. Nasya Bahfen, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Politics, Media, and Philosophy at La Trobe University.
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He’s spent a full day submerged in slime, stayed underground for 48 hours, and given away huge sums of money to fortunate contestants. But are MrBeast’s videos just clever clickbait – or bold experiments in creative innovation?
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New Zealand artist Marlon Williams dedicated five years to creating his latest album, Te Whare Tīwekaweka, which is sung entirely in the Māori language. Its release comes at a politically charged time, as the current coalition government in New Zealand restricts the use of Māori in public services and recently suspended three MPs for performing a haka in protest of a bill seen as undermining Indigenous rights. Williams discusses with Reged Ahmad the experience of performing in his first language on a global stage and also shares a live performance of a song from the album at the Guardian Australia studio.
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