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Australia rested Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood for the upcoming white-ball tour of Pakistan and Bangladesh to manage workloads ahead of future Tests and the T20 World Cup. Mitchell Marsh will captain a squad featuring several young players, including Ollie Peake and Liam Scott. Glenn Maxwell was dropped from the Bangladesh T20 squad as Australia continue testing fresh talent and squad depth.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup squad picture is beginning to take shape as nations across every group unveil preliminary and final rosters ahead of the expanded tournament in North America. From Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo potentially making history to major omissions, emerging talents and final roster deadlines, national teams are entering the decisive phase of preparation before football’s biggest global spectacle officially begins.

Leicestershire's Reform UK-led council has defied its party's national stance by approving beaver releases to combat flooding. This move, supported by local councillors, highlights an internal party division on rewilding. Beavers, natural engineers, are recognized for their flood mitigation and habitat restoration benefits, a stark contrast to Reform's broader opposition to large-scale nature restoration.

The highly anticipated sequel, "The Devil Wears Prada 2," has stormed the box office, raking in USD 77 million domestically and USD 156.6 million globally in its opening weekend. Driven primarily by female audiences, the film easily claimed the top spot, outperforming expectations and marking a strong start to Hollywood's summer season. Critics offered mixed reviews, but audience reception remains overwhelmingly positive.

There was something almost theatrical about Shreyas Iyer in the nets on Monday evening. No enclosures, no comforting mesh to keep ambition in check. Just an open sky over the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Stadium and a batter in complete command of his range.

Hollywood heavyweights, including Jane Fonda and Joaquin Phoenix, are protesting Paramount Skydance's proposed $111 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Over 1,000 signatories fear the mega-merger will reduce competition, leading to fewer creator opportunities, job losses, and less choice for audiences. They argue this consolidation further strains an already struggling industry.

Over 1,000 Hollywood actors, writers, and directors have signed an open letter opposing Paramount's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. They warn the merger would reduce competition, eliminate jobs, and shrink creative opportunities, urging regulators to block the deal.

The IPL, a global entertainment powerhouse, has seen 18 thrilling seasons since its 2008 debut. Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings lead with five titles each. The article details every champion and runner-up, highlighting key final performances and the evolution of this premier T20 league.

The IPL 2026 season kicks off March 28. The Most Valuable Player is determined by a points system rewarding fours, sixes, wickets, dot balls, catches, and stumpings. Sunil Narine holds the record for most MVP awards with three wins. Suryakumar Yadav was the MVP in 2025.

A decade has passed since 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice' graced theaters, and director Zack Snyder took the opportunity to reflect on this cinematic milestone. He described the 2016 film not just as a showdown of titans, but as a compelling exploration of the conflict between differing philosophies, fear, and the quest for power.

The Hundred's inaugural auction saw young English talent James Coles become the most expensive buy at £390,000, while Jordan Cox also fetched a significant bid. International stars like David Miller and Aiden Markram were also snapped up as franchises finalized their squads for the 2026 season.

The first season finale of 'The Madison' concludes with an emotional rush, showcasing Stacy's heartfelt departure to Montana after the loss of her father. Despite ongoing family tensions, there's a silver lining for fans—season two is officially on the horizon, with production in the bag.

PSL 2026 kicks off March 26 with Lahore Qalandars facing Hyderabad Kingsmen, but without spectators due to regional issues and rising costs. The tournament will be broadcast-first, held in Lahore and Karachi. Despite the challenges, eight teams and international stars promise exciting cricket, with the opening match at 7:30 PM IST.

The 11th edition of the PSL will bring together domestic and international players, with preparations underway as per schedule.

The Tamil film 'Kottukkaali', featuring Soori and Anna Ben, directed by P S Vinothraj, was set to release on August 23.

Universal has finally revealed the release date for 'Dear Evan Hansen', its adaptation of the hit Broadway musical.

Christian Bale cannot wait to watch Ben Affleck take over the iconic role of Batman.

Adam Sandler accepted the performer tribute award at the Gotham awards with his trademark comedy gold imprint.

The actress, post wedding is feeling a strong sense of belonging towards her husband.

American singer songwriter Mandy Moore was found preferring to listen to songs by other singers rather than songs by her husband Ryan Adams.