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Filmmaker Srijit Mukherji is directing a new film chronicling the making of Satyajit Ray’s classic ‘Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne,’ titled ‘Maharaja Tomare Selam,’ with principal photography beginning in January 2027.

Dame Siân Phillips, 93, is stepping back from full-scale stage acting after experiencing memory difficulties during rehearsals, though she plans to continue with smaller performance projects.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day, starring Tom Holland, filmed significant portions in Glasgow despite the story being set in New York City, with the Scottish city serving as a stand-in for the American metropolis.

Brian Case, a music and culture critic who wrote for the NME, Melody Maker, and Time Out, has died at age 88. His writing on jazz figures and cultural subjects was marked by literary references and broad erudition.

Phil Collins, 75, revealed he suffered life-threatening alcoholism requiring hospitalization in November 2023, stating he has remained sober since his recovery from organ damage.

Jimmy Cricket, a northern Irish comedian known for his “And there’s more!” catchphrase and distinctive comedic style, died aged 80 following a brief illness.

Vicki Wickham, a manager and producer who guided Dusty Springfield and Labelle while producing the groundbreaking pop music program Ready Steady Go!, has died at 87.

William Orbit, British producer behind Madonna’s Ray of Light and work with Blur and All Saints, has died at age 69. He passed away on 23 July at his home.

Sam Neill completed a role in an upcoming Legend of Zelda live-action film adaptation before his death last month at age 78, marking one of his final screen appearances.

Women’s safety campaigners are calling for Thirty Seconds to Mars’ upcoming UK concerts to be cancelled following allegations of sexual misconduct against frontman Jared Leto, which he denies.

Singer Self Esteem has secured her first major film role in Mountain, a coming-of-age story directed by Celyn Jones and set in 1980s Wales.

Love Island USA recorded nearly 2 billion viewing minutes during the week of July 6-12, marking its second all-time high of the season as it approaches its finale on Peacock.