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From the Pacific to Caribbean sound waves

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The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) is often accused of demanding cuts that are considered needless or unjustified. However, last week, it sprang a surprise by passing the Sidharth Malhotra-Tamannaah Bhatia-starrer The Vvaan…

Taylor Swift’s showgirl-inspired “The Fate of Ophelia” claimed the most prestigious trophy at MTV’s annual Video Music Awards on Sunday, and the singer dedicated the honor to the late country music legend Dolly Parton. Swift took home…

After months of spectacular performances, and unforgettable dance moments to the theme of India Wala Dance on Sony Entertainment Television’s India’s Best Dancer Season 5, Raipur’s Ritesh Pal, together with choreographer Pratik Utekar,…

Shahid Kapoor is set to return to the IIFA stage with a performance at the 27th edition of the IIFA Weekend & Awards, scheduled to take place at Etihad Arena on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, on January 22 and 23, 2027. The actor is among the…

Salman Khan has raised concerns over the growing misuse of artificial intelligence on social media, particularly the creation of fake videos and manipulated audio featuring public figures. During the latest episode of Bigg Boss 20, the…

Reggae artiste Tilibop has joined forces with Sizzla Kalonji on Dem nuh ready , a new single about conviction, preparation and holding firm when others underestimate you. For Tilibop, recording with Sizzla marks a milestone. “I’ve long…

Five Cook Islands film teams are calling on the public to watch and vote for their entries in the inaugural POP48 – People of Pasifika 48-Hour Film Challenge.

Veteran deejay Lieutenant Stitchie has died. Observer Online understands that the entertainer, whose given name was Cleveland “Cleve” Laing, died at hospital on Monday, just one day before he would have celebrated his 61st birthday. The…

The king of calypso, The Mighty Sparrow’s songs rocked countless fetes for seven decades. But on the 1969 album, Sparrow Meets The Dragon, he showed his versatility by singing several soul ballads. Sparrow died on September 27 in New York…

Calypso icon the Mighty Sparrow dies at 91

Cam Clarke, Turbulence find each other

WASP, DJ Jahmar team up for

Taylor Swift won the most coveted honor at MTV’s Video Music Awards on Sunday with video of the year for her showgirl-inspired “The Fate of Ophelia”, which she dedicated to the late Dolly Parton. “Ophelia” was the first single off…

Tom Cruise described his character in “Digger” as “totally outrageous” and unlike any role he had encountered before, speaking at the film’s world premiere in London on Tuesday. “He’s the kind of character that says things that some…

Giorgio Armani presented a womenswear collection on Sunday that combined its trademark tailoring with shimmering fabrics, as the Italian luxury group navigates a transition period a year after the death of its founder. Titled…

U2 marked 50 years as a band on Friday by returning to the school where they started playing together as teenagers and delighted current students with a concert featuring hits such as ‘With Or Without You’, ‘One’ and ‘Beautiful Day’. The…

Veteran deejay Lieutenant Stitchie is receiving blood at hospital after his blood count fell, his wife Sophia Laing confirmed to Observer Online on Sunday. She is seeking to reassure supporters concerned by reports of the gospel artiste’s…

Gucci designer Demna on Friday unveiled what he described as his first complete personal vision for the brand, presenting pagoda-shouldered tailoring and cropped, puff-shaped outerwear, as the Kering-owned label seeks to revive growth…

A new generation of superstars are poised to lift the National Hockey League’s popularity even higher, as a new season unfolds with pop culture crossover appeal at the NHL’s fingertips. Average viewership soared in the United States last…

Inside the glass walls of a squash court, Sana Bahadar lets her racquet do the talking. Outside, the 20-year-old Pakistani communicates through a combination of sign language and lip reading. Deaf and non-verbal since birth, as are her…

When Zhu Zhili was looking for a base to set up an artificial intelligence film studio in China two years ago, there was just one clear choice: the southern city of Shenzhen with its vast tech ecosystem. This year, AI filmmaker Zhu said…