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Acting performances using AI for ‘enhancements’ eligible for Golden Globes; but AI actors ineligible, say organisers

Acting performances using AI for ‘enhancements’ eligible for Golden Globes; but AI actors ineligible, say organisers

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After the Oscars ruled out AI actors from award contentions, the other major Hollywood awards – Golden Globes – have also said that performances by AI-generated actors will not be eligible. Organisers of the Golden Globe Awards clarified that new guidelines will not automatically disqualify performances that use artificial intelligence to enhance an actor, but will require that a live human be the main element. An AI-resurrected Val Kilmer in As Deep As The Grave, an upcoming action film. Golden Globes on AI in acting Originally produced and presented by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, the Golden Globes were acquired by Dick Clark Productions in 2024. The awards kick off Hollywood’s awards season in January each year. On Thursday, the organisers said, “Submissions in which a performance is substantially generated or created by artificial intelligence are not eligible.” But AI will not completely be banned from the prestigious awards, considered the precursor to Oscar glory. “The use of AI for technical or cosmetic enhancements (such as de-ageing, ageing, or visual modifications) may be permissible, provided …

Why top tennis players like Jannik Sinner, Aryna Sabalenka are unhappy with French Open organisers | Tennis News

Why top tennis players like Jannik Sinner, Aryna Sabalenka are unhappy with French Open organisers | Tennis News

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2 min readMay 4, 2026 06:05 PM IST Some of the world’s top tennis players have put out a statement expressing their ‘deep disappointment’ at the prize money on offer at the French Open this year. The players include names like Jannik Sinner, Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka. Novak Djokovic’s name was missing from the statement. Sinner and Co are angered by the fact that the French Open organisers announced that the prize money for the second Grand Slam of the year will be increased by around 10% for an overall pot of 61.7 million euros ($72.1 million), with the total amount up 5.3 million euros from last year. But the players pointed out in their statement that this increase means that the players’ share of French Open tournament revenue has declined from 15.5% in 2024 to 14.9% projected in 2026. According to French Open organisers’ announcement last week, men’s and women’s singles winners will pocket 2.8 million euros while the runners-up in both categories will walk away with 1.4 million euros. The semifinalists will …

Organisers of Honey Singh’s concert booked for alleged laser light violation

Organisers of Honey Singh’s concert booked for alleged laser light violation

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A case has been registered against the organisers of rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh’s Mumbai concert after authorities found that unauthorised laser lights were used during the event. The show, held in the city recently, has now come under scrutiny for allegedly violating safety norms, particularly those related to aviation regulations. FIR filed against organisers of Honey Singh`s concert According to reports, the laser lights used during the performance were not approved and were projected into restricted airspace, which can pose a serious risk to aircraft operations. Such high-intensity beams are regulated strictly, especially in areas falling under flight paths or near airports, as they can distract or temporarily impair pilots. Following the incident, local authorities took cognisance of the violation and filed a police case against the event organisers. The action highlights growing concerns around compliance and safety measures at large-scale live events in metropolitan cities like Mumbai, where concerts often take place close to sensitive zones. The concert, part of Honey Singh’s ongoing tour, had already been making headlines due to issues related …

Mammootty once declined a Best Actor award after organisers overlooked him and favoured their friend Mohanlal for 6 years: ‘Better give it to him this time too’ | Malayalam News

Mammootty once declined a Best Actor award after organisers overlooked him and favoured their friend Mohanlal for 6 years: ‘Better give it to him this time too’ | Malayalam News

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5 min readKochiMar 20, 2026 07:09 PM IST Ever since they made their debut in credited roles in 1980, Mohanlal and Mammootty have been assets to Malayalam cinema. Since the mid-1980s, when they attained superstardom, the two have also been the pillars of the industry. Although several new actors have stepped into the limelight since then and even achieved stardom, Mohanlal and Mammootty’s thrones remain unshaken. Even after four and a half decades, the two are each other’s sole competitors. The unofficial battle between them, however, has never been just about box-office collections. In fact, the longstanding question Malayalees have been racking their brains over isn’t who among them is the biggest superstar, but rather who is the better actor. Although many have tried to find an answer to this question over the years, most Malayalees prefer it remain unsolved so the topic can instantly liven up their hangouts and drinking sessions. Don’t Miss | Aadu 3 movie review: Jayasurya and Midhun Manuel Thomas’ snoozefest comes across as amateurish fan-fiction, despite a fascinating climax Though …

Karan Aujla reacts after chaos at his Delhi and Mumbai concerts, tags organisers with a big question: ‘Coming back stronger or what?’ | Bollywood News

Karan Aujla reacts after chaos at his Delhi and Mumbai concerts, tags organisers with a big question: ‘Coming back stronger or what?’ | Bollywood News

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3 min readNew DelhiMar 4, 2026 01:09 PM IST What was meant to be one of the biggest music tours of the year has instead snowballed into a controversy. Karan Aujla’s much-hyped India tour kicked off on a chaotic note, with fans across cities alleging severe mismanagement at the venues. The first cracks appeared in Delhi, and by the time the tour reached Mumbai, social media was flooded with complaints. After his Bombay and Pune Holi-special concerts, Aujla finally broke his silence — albeit subtly. Taking to Instagram Stories, he posted a photo of himself standing outside his private jet and wrote: “Bombay I think we need to add a night concert.” He also tagged the event organisers, Team Innovation, asking: “Y’all coming back stronger or what?” The organisers were quick to respond on Instagram: “Bigger. Louder. Sooner than you think.” Karan Aujal and Team Innovation’s Instagram Story The singer’s message comes days after his February 28 Delhi show, which reportedly saw an audience of over 75,000 people — and just as many complaints. Fans …

4 Injured as Steel Beam Collapses at Upscale Mundhwa Venue; FIR Against Organisers

4 Injured as Steel Beam Collapses at Upscale Mundhwa Venue; FIR Against Organisers

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2 min readPuneMar 3, 2026 11:26 PM IST Four persons were injured when a steel beam used to erect a temporary platform collapsed during a Holi celebration in Mundhwa area of Pune city on Tuesday afternoon. The police were in the process of registering an offence against the organisers. The incident took place on the premises of Royal Palms, a privately owned event venue located on Koregaon Park Mundhwa Road. Police said that a formal permission for the event had been sought by the organisers from the Pune police commissioner office and was granted to them. A team of local police went to the location after receiving reports about the accident. “Four persons were injured in the incident as the steel beam collapsed during the celebration. They were rushed to the Sassoon General Hospital,” an officer from Mundhwa police station said. Police officials added that a probe will be conducted into the safety measures taken at the venue including the audit of structure of the temporary platform and other installations to ascertain whether there was …

Doesn’t make sense’: Emma Raducanu questions Australian Open organiser’s wisdom for match timings | Tennis News

Doesn’t make sense’: Emma Raducanu questions Australian Open organiser’s wisdom for match timings | Tennis News

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Emma Raducanu has questioned her match timings for the first round of the Australian Open. The British pro tennis player, who has one Grand Slam to her name, was part of a warm-up event in Hobart and had reached the quarter-finals. Her flight then got delayed and she finally reached Melbourne on Saturday. Now Raducanu is set to play her 1st round against Thai player Mananchaya Sawangkaew on Sunday. With less than ideal time to get completely match-fit, Raducanu has questioned the merits of the Australian Open scheduling. “You would love to have more time in the environment, more time practising, but I guess I was pretty much handed the schedule to try and turn it around. “I have to make the most out of what is in front of me. It’s easy to complain about it, but it’s not going to help,” she said to reporters. Raducanu, after the high of winning the 2021 US Open, has struggled to reach those same levels. But in 2025, she slowly started to climb up the ranks …

Freestyle Chess organisers and FIDE bury hatchet to announce FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship | Chess News

Freestyle Chess organisers and FIDE bury hatchet to announce FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship | Chess News

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After a long and public squabble, FIDE and the organisers of Freestyle Chess have buried the hatchet and agreed to jointly host a World Championship in the freestyle format this year. Called the FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship, the event will be hosted in Weissenhaus from February 13–15. In essence this will be the fifth world championship in the sport besides the classical World Chess Championship (which is the most prestigious and held every two years), the World Rapid Championship and the World Blitz Championship (which are held together at the end of each year) and the newly-announced Total Chess World Championship, which will go live from 2027 after a pilot event this year. FIDE, the global governing body of chess, announced that the new World Championship will be “governed by FIDE in collaboration with Freestyle Chess”. FIDE said that six players have already qualified for the eight-player event, based on their results during the 2025 Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour: Magnus Carlsen, Arjun Erigaisi, Levon Aronian, Fabiano Caruana, Vincent Keymer, and Javokhir Sindarov. Two …

Police case filed against Lulu mall, organisers, after Nidhhi Agerwal pushed and shoved at The Raja Saab event

Police case filed against Lulu mall, organisers, after Nidhhi Agerwal pushed and shoved at The Raja Saab event

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Updated on: Dec 18, 2025 04:05 pm IST A case was registered against Lulu Mall and the organisers of the event where a song from The Raja Saab was launched.  On Wednesday, at the song launch of Sahana Sahana from The Raja Saab at Lulu Mall in Hyderabad, actor Nidhhi Agerwal was pushed and shoved by a massive crowd that was attempting to take a selfie with her and touch her. After videos of the incident went viral on Thursday, a police case has been filed against the mall and the event’s organisers. (Also Read: Nidhhi Agerwal gets mobbed at The Raja Saab song launch event in Hyderabad, internet calls it ‘disgusting’) Nidhhi Agerwal was pushed and shoved by a large crowd at The Raja Saab event on Wednesday. Police case filed against mall, organisers after Nidhhi Agerwal mobbed A case was registered in Hyderabad on Thursday against the management of Lulu Mall and the event organisers following an incident in which Nidhhi was mobbed by a large crowd. Police told PTI that a case …

‘Satadru Dutta Initiative’: Messi Tour Organiser’s Past Events With Pele, Maradona Marred By ‘Disorder’ | India News

‘Satadru Dutta Initiative’: Messi Tour Organiser’s Past Events With Pele, Maradona Marred By ‘Disorder’ | India News

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Last Updated:December 14, 2025, 11:45 IST Organiser Satadru Dutta, who was arrested, founded ‘Satadru Dutta Initiative’ that focuses on bringing international sports personalities to India and organising large-scale events Argentine footballer and 2022 FIFA World Cup winning captain Lionel Messi (front second right) with West Bengal sports minister Aroop Biswas (front second left) and organiser Satadru Datta (right) during the ‘G.O.A.T. India Tour 2025’ event, at Salt Lake Stadium, in Kolkata on December 13, 2025. (Image: PTI/Swapan Mahapatra) A day after widespread chaos during the much-hyped event featuring Argentine football legend Lionel Messi at Kolkata’s Salt Lake stadium, the spotlight is on ‘Satadru Dutta Initiative’ run by the tour organiser.   The organiser, Satadru Dutta, is now behind bars for alleged mismanagement of the event for which fans and supporters paid between Rs 4,800 and a whopping Rs 25,000 for tickets. Dutta, known to flaunt his connections to influential personalities, founded ‘Satadru Dutta Initiative’ that focuses on bringing international sports personalities to India and organising large-scale events. Under this banner, he planned Lionel Messi’s ‘G.O.A.T India …