In 2022, experts at the National Galleries of Scotland discovered a previously unknown self-portrait of Vincent van Gogh hidden behind the 1885 painting 'Head of a Peasant Woman' using X-ray technology during routine conservation work.
Robert Kraft's Blue Square Alliance Against Hate raised over $32 million at its inaugural gala in New York on October 21, 2026, drawing figures like Tom Brady and Jon Bon Jovi to support anti-antisemitism initiatives.
Actor Helen Mirren is campaigning to save Italy's ancient olive trees from Xylella fastidiosa, a bacterium that has destroyed millions of trees since 2013. Through her initiative, Save the Olives, she funds grafting efforts to protect trees in Puglia.
Four decades after its 1984 release, Wham!'s festive hit 'Last Christmas' continues to generate royalties that fund over 20 UK charities supporting disadvantaged children, mental health counselling, and homeless LGBTQ+ youth via the George Michael Fund.
Cockroach Janata Party founder Abhijit Deepke publicly apologized to singer Diljit Dosanjh for his comments on the NEET paper leak protests, calling him his younger brother and appealed to end the controversy.
There is talk of marriage of Sun Group's Kavya Maran and musician Anirudh Ravichander. With this relationship, the families of MK Stalin and Rajinikanth will get linked. The Maran family has sent invitations to Prime Minister Modi and various Chief Ministers.
Indian cinemas earned more than Rs 13,395 crore in the year 2025. Box office mathematics, marketing tactics and budget challenges of the Hindi film industry were discussed in conversation with trade analysts and filmmakers.
Unidentified assailants opened fire on Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff's car in Mumbai on Sunday evening, injuring two people including his driver. Eyewitnesses gave information about the incident.
In June 2016, John Oliver bought nearly $15 million in unpaid medical debt for $60,000 via a shell company, CARP Inc., and transferred it to charity Undue Medical Debt to erase the debt for 9,000 patients, highlighting flaws in the U.S. debt-buying system and inspiring broader medical debt relief initiatives.
Actor Tiger Shroff escaped unhurt after three motorcycle-borne men opened fire outside a Juhu football venue on Sunday. His driver was hospitalised, and the Mumbai Crime Branch has launched an investigation into the incident, which the Lawrence Bishnoi gang reportedly claimed.
Chef Damu, the popular Tamil television chef, Cooku With Comali judge, and Padma Shri awardee, has reportedly died at 72 following health complications.
Reese Witherspoon has repurchased her production company, Hello Sunshine, from Candle Media in a deal with Paris-based Mediawan. The sale price, reported in the low- to mid-eight-figure range, marks a significant decline from the company's 2021 $900 million valuation.
Reese Witherspoon has repurchased her production company, Hello Sunshine, from Candle Media in partnership with Paris-based Mediawan. The deal, valued in the low- to mid-eight-figure range, marks a significant valuation drop from the company's 2021 $900 million sale.
The Miley Cyrus Foundation contributed $1 million to a new Los Angeles housing development providing 97 apartments for women and survivors of violence experiencing homelessness. The project by Downtown Women's Center was announced at a gala raising $3.2 million.
Miley Cyrus' foundation contributed $1 million to Rosa's Place in Los Angeles, a new Downtown Women's Center development providing 97 apartments for women and survivors of violence experiencing homelessness.
A rare Vincent van Gogh painting, 'Chestnut Trees in Blossom', is on public display in Hong Kong before its November auction in New York. Expected to sell for $180 million, the work has been in private hands for over six decades.
A rare Vincent van Gogh painting, 'Chestnut Trees in Blossom', was exhibited in Hong Kong after being hidden for 60 years. The work is expected to sell for $180 million at a November auction in New York, potentially setting a new record for the artist.
Well-known actor Nana Patekar died at the age of 75 after suffering a heart attack at his residence in Goa. His son Malhar Patekar confirmed the death, while senior journalist Rajdeep Sardesai and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari paid tribute to him. Patekar acted in Marathi and Hindi cinema for five decades and was also active in social work.
Actor Nana Patekar has died in Goa at the age of 75. His son Malhar Patekar confirmed the death to BBC Marathi journalist Prachi Pratibha Shirish. Patekar recently acted in the films O'Romeo, Subedar and Sankalp.
In 2018, British producer Simon Cowell donated £25,000 to Humane Society International to close a South Korean dog meat farm, rescuing over 200 dogs.
In 2018, British producer Simon Cowell donated £25,000 to Humane Society International to close a South Korean dog meat farm and rescue over 200 dogs.
RJ Mitte, best known for playing Walter White Jr. in Breaking Bad, died on October 12, 2026, at age 34. Diagnosed with cerebral palsy at three, he became a prominent advocate for disability inclusion, healthcare, and anti-bullying campaigns.
Avengers: Endgame has reclaimed the title of highest-grossing film of all time after its theatrical re-release as 'Avengers: Endgame Encore' pushed its worldwide total to approximately USD 2.9255 billion, surpassing Avatar's USD 2.9237 billion. The film earned USD 126 million from the re-release, including USD 86 million in its opening weekend, despite slipping to seventh domestically in its second weekend. Marvel Studios and the Russo Brothers thanked fans on social media for the milestone. The box office battle between Endgame and Avatar has seen multiple lead changes over recent years, with Endgame initially surpassing Avatar in 2019 before Avatar regained the top spot via re-releases in China and globally in 2021 and 2022. The success comes as Marvel builds anticipation for Avengers: Doomsday, scheduled for December 18, 2026.
