Ridley Scott's latest sci-fi endeavor “The Martian” lifted off with $18 million in Friday receipts, suggesting it will finish its opening weekend with a total of over $50 million, according to studio estimates.

A slew of classic TV shows are getting brought into the modern age, and the latest of these is the 1980s action-adventure drama “MacGyver”, which is heading to CBS.

Hip-hop titan Drake debuted eight songs on the Billboard Hot 100 dated Oct. 10, upping him from 92 to a milestone 100 appearances --

The 26th edition of the Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) is set to pay tribute to acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Mohsen Makhmalbaf this December. In recognition of his lifelong dedication and contribution to cinema, the Festival will confer him with an Honorary Award, and include a retrospective of his works as part of its line-up.

Sam Smith's “Writing's On The Wall” is on course to make history, by becoming the first Bond theme (from “Spectre”) to reach number one.

Adam Sandler's embarrassing “Pixels” flop didn't keep the comedian down. “Hotel Transylvania 2”, which Sandler executive produced, co-wrote, and stars in, opened this weekend to an estimated $48.2 million-- breaking records for the struggling studio, Sony.

In memory of Rabindranath Tagore, Kazi Nazrul Islam and Sukanta Bhattacharya, the three great bards of Bangla literature, a cultural function was held at Udichi auditorium recently.

A New York auction house says it has sold the first recording contract ever signed by the Beatles for more than $90,000.

Kristen Bell has joined the cast of husband Dax Shepard's upcoming adaptation of the fan-favorite 1970s and '80s cop drama “CHiPs”, joining a formidable cast.

Screen Gems has rounded out its cast for the next installment in the “Resident Evil” franchise, by setting Iain Glen, Shawn Roberts, Ruby Rose, Eoin Macken and William Levy to join Milla Jovovich and Ali Larter in “Resident Evil: the Final Chapter.”

Singer Janet Jackson has become a Muslim following her marriage to Wissam Al Mana.

Actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and his longtime girlfriend, Lauren Hashian, are reportedly expecting their first child together.

Chris Hemsworth trades in his Asgardian hammer for a harpoon in this December's “In the Heart of the Sea”, and the actor has unleashed a new trailer for our enjoyment. It's full of intense drama on the open ocean, man's struggle for survival against a gargantuan agent of Mother Nature, and gorgeous imagery all around.

American comedian Steve Rannazzisi admits lying over escaping from the twin towers during the terror attacks on New York on 2001.

Emma Watson has a knack for playing women who stand up for what they want, and her role in upcoming film “Colonia” will be no

Indian film “Baahubali”, directed by SS Rajamouli, will release in over 5000 screens in China by E Stars Films this November.

“Game of Thrones” has dominated this year's creative Emmy Awards with eight prizes for technical achievement. Saturday's ceremony, a precursor to the main awards on September 20, featured categories such as best casting, sound and visual effects.

The Jackson 5 went up at number one in the UK singles chart, after their 1970 hit single “ABC” was sampled by a British DJ. Sigala's song “Easy Love” welds Michael Jackson's vocals to a summery house beat.

Jake Gyllenhaal's new film “Demolition” has opened the 40th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).

Lady Gaga's meat dress, which sparked intense controversy when she wore it to the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards, went back on view at a museum exhibition.