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'RRR' smashes box office records, earns Rs 233 cr worldwide on Day 1

Director S.S. Rajamouli's magnum opus 'RRR', featuring actors Ram Charan and Jr NTR in the lead, has shattered records at the box office to emerge as India's biggest blockbuster

Unshackling the creative sector

All these digital ecosystems have some stunning success stories to showcase

Xgimi Halo+ review: A portable 1080p projector with Android TV 10 OS

The Xgimi Halo+ is ideal for those who want the convenience of portability without compromising on audio and visual experience

Moishe Mana Develops Miami's New Entertainment Hotspot

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Lost another gem from music industry: Celebs remember Bappi Lahiri

The 69-year-old had been admitted to the hospital for a month and was discharged on Monday

Roposo launches creator-led live entertainment commerce for shoppers

Live commerce, a format that allows users to shop online while watching live video streaming events, could hit $300 bn in sales in China this year. It is still at a nascent stage in India

A musical journey by road across the length and breadth of India

Amit Trivedi soaks in the acoustic legacy of five states, driving through each of them in a road trip spanning almost an year

Rhiti Group partners with Kanodia Group to launch 'RDX Play'

The entertainment platform aims to engage creators and audiences across all age groups to create original short videos and movies.

Zee Entertainment posts first quarter net profit of Rs 209 crore

Subscription revenue was at Rs 813.05 crore as against Rs 744.311 crore in Q1/FY 2020-21.

'Friends' Reunion Special: Some revelations that gave fans further insight

The series about six friends hanging out in a coffee shop and discussing their life took the global audience by storm and it has helped in shaping the lives of so many people around the world

When and where to watch 'Friends: The Reunion' in India

The much-anticipated "Friends: The Reunion" will exclusively premiere on ZEE5, the streaming platform announced Sunday. While the special is scheduled to be released on the streamer HBO Max in the US on May 27, the date of its Indian debut is yet to be revealed. All the six original cast members of "Friends" -- Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry and David Schwimmer are coming back for the long-awaited event. Manish Kalra, Chief Business Officer, ZEE5 India said, they are excited to bring the show on their platform for the Indian audience, where the sitcom enjoys massive popularity. "'Friends' is amongst the world's most watched and loved sitcoms and it is a great opportunity for us to present their reunion, something that the world has been talking about, on ZEE5 for fans in India, who can enjoy it from the safety of their home," Kalra said in a statement. Ben Winston directed the special and executive produced along with "Friends" executive

Lilly Singh wears 'I stand with farmers' mask at Grammys red carpet

YouTube star and late-night talk show host Lilly Singh sported a "I stand with farmers" mask at the red carpet of 2021 Grammy Awards to reiterate her support to the ongoing farmers agitation

Amazon issues rare apology after complaints that series hurt Hindu beliefs

Amazon's Prime Video streaming service issued a rare apology to its Indian viewers for some scenes in its original political drama series "Tandav", which allegedly offended Hindu religious beliefs

Economic pain from Covid upends lives of restaurant owners, entertainers

Economic pain from pandemic upends the lives of restaurant owners, entertainers

Saif Ali Khan's Tandav to Family Man S2: 5 shows to binge-watch in 2021

As more movies and web shows line up for release in the post-lockdown era in 2021, here are the 5 Indian web-series to watch

From '83 to Laal Singh Chaddha, top 10 Bollywood movies to watch in 2021

As the entertainment industry reels from the Covid-19 pandemic, the year 2021 may offer hope for filmmakers and theatre owners

Govt prepares road map, identifies 8 sectors to ease compliance burden

Single-window clearance by mid-April

Sun TV to invest around Rs 600 cr in movies and content for OTT platform

Commenting on the advertisement market, the company said that in October advertisement revenue recovered to over 80 per cent of pre-Covid levels

Covid-19 impact: Media market to contract in FY21, but digital holds up

Digital advertising, says KPMG, will overtake TV advertising for the first time this fiscal, pointing to the priorities of advertisers

Media, entertainment biz to reach Rs 1,86,600 cr revenue in FY22: Report

The media and entertainment sector, which was badly hit due to the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, is expected to rebound to touch a revenue of Rs 1,86,600 crore in 2021-22, due to acceleration of digital adoption among users across geographies, according to a report. The sector should recover and post a 33 per cent growth in 2021-22, following a contraction of 20 per cent in 2020-21, which still implies a loss of around two years of growth, said KPMG in India Partner and Head (Media and Entertainment) Girish Menon. He was quoting the KPMG Media and Entertainment (M&E) report, 'A year off script: Time for resilience', which examines the performance of the M&E sector during a particularly challenging period. The two areas that offer encouragement are the continued economic growth of India and the universal acceleration of digital adoption among users across geographies, he said. "As per our revised estimates, India could be home to a billion digital users by 2028 ..