According to the game’s official website and Steam listing, players took on the role of Osman Ghazi, leading the early Ottoman tribe through battles, political intrigue and territorial expansion in 13th-century Anatolia. The game combined sword combat, horseback travel, stealth missions, settlement management and open-world exploration.

Meaningful Games said the title featured historically inspired locations, including forests, fortresses and trade routes, while blending historical events with fictional gameplay mechanics.

“We’ve worked closely with historians to ensure authentic representation while taking creative liberties for gameplay purposes,” Meaningful Games said.

Players recruited companions, raided enemy strongholds and confronted Byzantine forces, Mongol armies and rival Anatolian beyliks as they worked to establish the foundations of what would later become the Ottoman Empire.

The game was announced for PC via Steam, where it was listed with a release date of “To be announced.” It was set to support English, Turkish, Arabic and French language options, according to its Steam page.

Historical action games had become an increasingly competitive segment of the video game industry, with developers using real historical figures and settings as the basis for narrative-driven experiences.

Titles inspired by medieval Europe, feudal Japan and the Ottoman period had gained audiences seeking story-rich alternatives to fantasy role-playing games.

Osman Ghazi, also known as Osman I, founded the Ottoman dynasty around the turn of the 14th century. The state established under his leadership later expanded into an empire spanning parts of Europe, Asia and Africa for more than six centuries.

Meaningful Games had not announced a release date or pricing details for Osman Ghazi: Ottoman Rising, saying the game would launch simultaneously on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.

The movie, which marks actor Tom Holland’s fourth outing as the web-slinging superhero, depicts Peter Parker fighting crime in a world that has forgotten he ​is Spider-Man.

Zendaya co-stars as MJ, the love of Parker’s life.

Audiences returned for a film that was grounded in ​Parker’s struggles with loneliness and his pursuit of human connection.

“Spider-Man: Brand New Day is fundamentally a movie about ⁠friendship, about the balm of connection in all our lives, and that is resonant to audiences of all ages and all around the ​world,” Tom Rothman, chairman and chief executive of Sony Pictures Entertainment’s Motion Picture Group, said.

Data from Rentrak indicates Spider-Man: Brand New Day had the ​highest domestic gross opening since the COVID-19 pandemic and the second-highest of all time, in North America and worldwide, behind the 2019 release of the superhero film Avengers: Endgame.

That film raked in an inflation-adjusted $1.6 billion in global ticket sales, including $467 million in the United States and Canada, in its opening.

Internationally, Spider-Man: Brand New Day grossed $572 ​million in opening weekend ticket sales, with China leading international markets with $121 million in ticket sales, according to the studio.

Spider-Man is one of ​the most popular of Marvel’s comic book characters, with a cinematic appeal that endures even as audiences have shown signs of fatigue with the superhero genre. ‌

The ⁠latest instalment has been well-received, scoring a 90% rating from critics and 98% approval from movie-goers on Rotten Tomatoes.

Paul Dergarabedian, head of marketplace trends for Rentrak, said on Friday that the franchise is approaching the $10 billion mark in unadjusted worldwide theatrical box office, which speaks to the character’s appeal.

Greg Durkin, the founder and CEO of the entertainment research firm Enact Insight, said the movie’s central themes of loneliness and isolation, and ​triumphing over drama, resonated especially with ​Gen Z filmgoers.

“There’s a mental ⁠health crisis now with young people in our country — it’s especially acute for young men right now. There’s a friendship crisis,” Durkin said.

“The pandemic created a bunch of shock-wave effects that we haven’t fully documented, ​much less addressed. This movie touches on some really important themes.”

The performance of Spider-Man: Brand New Day fuels ​an already-robust summer ⁠box office, which has been buoyed by such major releases as Toy Story 5 and The Odyssey.

Dergarabedian said on Sunday that the combination of Spider-Man: Brand New Day with another hit, The Odyssey, created the “all-time biggest domestic weekend” in movie theatres.

“There’s no better lead-in to this movie than The Odyssey,” Dergarabedian said.

“Think of how ⁠many people ​around the world were in movie theatres being exposed to trailers marketing for Spider-Man: Brand ​New Day.”

Holland, Zendaya and Jon Bernthal appear in both movies.

The overall domestic box office performance remains below pre-pandemic levels.

Year-to-date receipts are up 10% from last year, but 16% ​below 2019, the year before the pandemic struck, according to Rentrak.

Bob McGowan, who managed Pastore during and after his time on The Sopranos, said that he learned of the actor’s death on Saturday from fellow cast member Vincent Curatola.

According to McGowan, Pastore was found dead at his home on New York’s City Island after friends and colleagues had been unable to reach him for several days.

He said he had been trying to contact the actor about a potential acting role.

Describing Pastore as “the most loyal client”, McGowan said he was known for his generosity and charity work, adding that he was always willing to help others.

Longtime talent representative Robert Attermann, who worked with Pastore for more than three decades, said the actor would be remembered not only for his iconic role in The Sopranos but also for his kindness and humility.

“He treated everyone with warmth and respect,” Attermann said, adding that Pastore never refused requests from fans for photographs or autographs and was passionate about mentoring aspiring actors.

Actor Michael Imperioli, who appeared alongside Pastore in The Sopranos, paid tribute on Instagram, recalling years of working and travelling together.

“We did lots of work together and travelled all over the USA as well as Italy and Australia. Lots of good times. Lots of laughs,” Imperioli wrote, describing Pastore as a “kind-hearted brother” devoted to his family and friends.

Pastore began his acting career in the 1980s and appeared in several acclaimed films, including Goodfellas and Awakenings in 1990.

He became widely recognised for his role as Bonpensiero, one of Tony Soprano’s closest associates who later becomes an FBI informant, appearing in 30 episodes of The Sopranos.

Born in the Bronx and raised in New Rochelle, New York, Pastore served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War before studying at Pace University.

He is survived by his daughter, Renee Pastore.

The toymaker is turning its best-known characters into three-dimensional edible treats, from black sesame Labubu popsicles to double cheesecake Molly.

The two-storey bakery, ​opposite Universal Studios Singapore, sells 45 toy-inspired pastries and beverages priced from S$5 to S$32 ($3.87 to $24.77).

Singapore ​is the first stop. “We’re also considering opening bakeries in Europe and the United States. ⁠It’s a matter of timing, and we need to address issues like local supply chains,” Zhang Xiaoyang, ​head of Pop Bakery at Pop Mart, said in an interview.

The company also plans to open dessert shops ​across Southeast Asia, including in Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia, he added.

The Singapore opening follows the debut of Pop Mart’s first bakery in the northern Chinese coastal city of Qinhuangdao in April, after the company tested the concept through more than 30 ​dessert truck pop-ups in China.

It also comes at a time when the company navigates higher production costs, and analysts ​have questioned the sustainability of its business model as annual sales and earnings growth missed expectations in recent quarters.

“Pop Bakery is ‌a ⁠great diversification tool because there’s only so much a toy company can do, and they’ve probably hit the ceiling with toy manufacturing,” said Laura Pan, lecturer at SDA Bocconi School of Management.

However, should Pop Mart eventually launch bakeries in the US, it remains to be seen how well they will be received considering the ​Labubu craze is losing steam, ​she said.

Following a global ⁠wave of demand for its plush toys, bag charms and collectibles, Pop Mart has increasingly branched out beyond selling toys, and has said it plans to follow in ​the footsteps of entertainment giant Disney as a way of converting short-term virality ​into long-term ⁠success.

This year, Pop Mart announced it is teaming up with Sony Pictures to develop a Labubu movie and opened an expansion of its Beijing theme park Pop Land.

“We hope to use our IP (intellectual property) to accompany all aspects of consumers’ ⁠lives, and ​desserts are one of them,” Zhang said.

The company takes ​pride in making its characters edible and three-dimensional, while other entertainment companies like Disney usually use a flat design or put plastic ornaments ​on their pastries, he added.

The film, “Satluj”, tells the story of Jaswant Singh Khalra, a rights activist allegedly tortured and killed by police in 1995 after having investigated thousands of cases of disappearances and presumed extrajudicial killings during a brutal government crackdown in the state.

Viewers showed up for a screening in the temple courtyard in Gurdaspur district even as officials have accused director Honey Trehan of distorting history, and after the film was taken down from online platforms within 48 hours of its release.

For some in the crowd, it was an act of defiance, seeking to preserve the memory of what many regard as one of the darkest chapters in Punjab’s history.

“It has shown us all that we didn’t know, and which our government wants to keep hidden,” Shamsher Singh, 32, told AFP after his second time watching “Satluj”.

While authorities have not officially announced any actions against the film or its distribution, a rumoured ban has sparked anger.

“The government bans anything that is good,” said Singh.

But the alleged restrictions have also fuelled an interest in watching the film, with Sikh groups hosting screenings in temple courtyards, community halls and village squares across Punjab.

“We’ve been organising at least five such screenings each evening,” said Inderpal Singh Bains, a farmer leader who is behind the Gurdaspur temple event.

“Such is the craze that we have a long waitlist, with many villages still waiting” for a screening, he said.

Disappeared without a trace

Punjab state in the 1980s and early 1990s was a violent battleground between Indian authorities and armed backers of “Khalistan”, a conservative separatist movement that sought an independent homeland for the Sikh community.

Thousands of civilians, police and militants were killed as security forces battled separatists, who enforced strict religious codes and targeted political opponents, according to rights groups.

In 1984, the Indian army carried out a raid against insurgents hiding in the Golden Temple in Amritsar — the holiest site in Sikhism — sparking anger among faithful.

The prime minister at the time, Indira Gandhi, was then killed by her Sikh bodyguards, leading to mass riots which killed some 3,000 people.

For Harjinder Kaur, whose separatist father was killed in fighting in 1991, the film is a painful reminder of the open wounds in her family history.

Kaur’s mother and two uncles are believed to have been arrested two years after her father’s death, and have not been seen again since.

“My father, of course, paid for his actions, but I am pained for my uncles and mother who had no fault,” she told AFP, their fate unclear despite police saying they would be released.

‘Disputed claims’

According to figures presented in “Satluj”, an estimated 25,000 people were abducted and killed during the unrest.

The film shines a light on such incidents, following activist Khalra’s investigation before his own abduction.

But critics say it offers a selective retelling of history.

Ravneet Singh Bittu, from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party of Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi, argued that “‘Satluj’ cannot hide behind the excuse of ‘creative freedom’ while presenting disputed claims as established history”.

“Punjab’s painful past is not a script to be selectively edited to suit a narrative,” said Bittu, whose grandfather Beant Singh was Punjab’s chief minister before being assassinated in 1995.

Trehan, the director, told AFP that his film “depicted the truth”, adding that he had received overwhelming “love and appreciation” for it.

He cited speeches by Khalra himself “talking about 25,000 people who were abducted and killed”.

Rajiv Singh Randhawa, a key witness in Khalra’s abduction case, said criticism of “Satluj” was overblown.

“One movie can’t threaten the state or an individual,” he told AFP at his home in Amritsar, adding that “the ban has already taken Khalra’s story to millions” of viewers.

Set for release on December 15, 2028, Black Panther 3 will introduce David Jonsson as a new T’Challa, the son of the previous Black Panther portrayed by the late Chadwick Boseman.

The release of Ghost Rider ​is also planned for 2028, though no date has been specified yet.

The panel also featured first-look footage from the ​franchise’s next major project after Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which arrives in theatres on Friday, Avengers: Doomsday.

“Is this ⁠really happening?” Gosling asked as he surprised fans by emerging onstage for Ghost Rider.

“If we’re going to do this, there’s only one ​director,” the Barbie actor added.

Shawn Levy, who directed Deadpool and Wolverine, then joined him on stage.

“We’ll see you in 2028,” Levy said.

Later, Ryan Coogler ​and some of the cast of “Black Panther 3” took to the stage, including returning stars Letitia Wright and Winston Duke.

“I want the screen to do the talking. But believe me, the honour is entirely mine,” Jonsson said of taking on the title role.

Audiences also got a glimpse of footage ​in which the villain Doctor Doom overpowers the Avengers in battle.

The teaser also revealed that Doom commands an army of ​Sentinels, the giant mutant-hunting robots familiar from Marvel’s X-Men comic books.

The evening’s festivities were led by Marvel president Kevin Feige, who welcomed the large Avengers: ‌Doomsday team ⁠to the stage with a mega-panel featuring directors Anthony and Joe Russo and cast members Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Pedro Pascal, Paul Rudd, Anthony Mackie, Simu Liu, James Marsden, David Harbour, Letitia Wright, Lewis Pullman and others.

Hayley Atwell also joined the panel, confirming she will return in the new film as Peggy Carter.

Each attendee was gifted a Doctor Doom mask and cloak to ​wear, and invited by Robert ​Downey Jr., who began speaking ⁠in his Victor von Doom persona, put on their new apparel in support of the new villain.

“It isn’t easy being green,” Downey Jr. said.

Other highlights included surprise appearances from both Jon Bernthal, ​who plays the hardcore anti-hero, The Punisher, and Ryan Reynolds, who plays the raunchy superhero who ​dresses in red, ⁠Deadpool.

Marvel movies have generated nearly $33 billion at global box offices, the highest total for any film franchise.

Avengers: Endgame, released in 2019, is the second-highest-grossing movie of all time.

Avengers: Doomsday will be released on December 18, the same day as the third instalment of Warner Bros ⁠sci-fi series Dune, ​setting up a box office battle dubbed Dunesday.

Following Doomsday, the next major franchise film, Avengers: ​Secret Wars, arrives in theatres in December 2027.

From August 14 to August 16, 2026, D23, Disney’s large-scale convention centred on the company’s latest developments, will take place ​in Anaheim, California.

Marvel will have a major presence at the convention.

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In a social media post on Saturday, Azmi said doctors had advised her to remain in isolation and take complete bed rest for five days, preventing her from attending Friday’s protest at Shivaji Park.

“My dear Mumbaikars, I was meant to join your protest yesterday, but I’ve come down with H1N1 and need to remain in isolation for the next five days,” she wrote.

Despite her illness, the actor expressed solidarity with the student movement, saying she continued to receive updates from protesters on the ground.

“I continue to be inspired by your courage and commitment and stand by you in solidarity,” she said, adding that many young participants were experiencing the power of public protest for the first time.

Azmi also shared Naujawan, a poem written by her father, renowned poet Kaifi Azmi, on her social media account in support of the movement.

The H1N1 diagnosis marks the latest health setback for the veteran actor during the protests.

Earlier, she suffered an asthma attack after tear gas was used during one of the demonstrations.

Azmi has been among the first prominent Bollywood figures to openly back the student movement.

She not only voiced support on social media but also joined the Chalo Sansad march in New Delhi, walking alongside thousands of demonstrators heading towards Parliament.

She had previously said that she and her husband, lyricist Javed Akhtar, initially wrote to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the students’ demands.

After receiving no response, she decided to join the protests in person.

The student agitation has gathered momentum in recent weeks following environmentalist and educator Sonam Wangchuk’s indefinite hunger strike, which ended on Thursday after nearly a month.

The protests intensified on July 20, the opening day of Parliament’s monsoon session, when students from across India assembled in New Delhi for the Chalo Sansad march organised by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).

The protesters are demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the alleged NEET-UG examination paper leak, reforms to the education system, compensation for families of NEET aspirants who died by suicide and withdrawal of criminal cases against students.

The CJP representatives are scheduled to hold talks with the government later on Saturday in an effort to resolve the impasse.

The protests, led by the Cockroach Janata Party at Jantar Mantar in the Indian capital, intensified after July 20 clashes during a march towards Parliament, when police used tear gas and baton charges to disperse demonstrators.

According to Indian media, hundreds of thousands of students have joined the movement, demanding action over alleged paper leaks in competitive examinations, including medical entrance tests, reforms to the education system, and greater transparency in recruitment for government jobs.

Superstar Salman Khan expressed sadness over the violence, saying the movement had begun peacefully.

“It was such a peaceful movement, feel so sad that it had to take a violent turn. My heart goes out to the students and their families who were hurt,” he wrote on social media.

Calling paper leaks “a very serious issue”, Khan said he was encouraged to see students unite for a better education system with the support of their parents.

He urged that the movement should not be politicised, adding that the credit belonged to the students and expressing hope that the government would support efforts to strengthen the country’s education system.

Actor Alia Bhatt also shared a message of solidarity on Instagram, writing that recent events had “broken my heart and then mended it, again and again, with hope.”

She praised the determination of the protesters, saying every student represented not only their own dreams but also the hopes and sacrifices of their families.

“Their courage humbles me. Their resolve is a mirror held up to all of us,” she wrote, adding, “For the students. By the students. The future is theirs.”

Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah strongly criticised the police response, saying students should not lose hope and warning that governments are ultimately held accountable for their actions.

He also criticised prominent Bollywood figures who had remained silent, suggesting that personal interests had outweighed their willingness to speak out.

Veteran actor Kamal Haasan also backed the protesters, saying authorities should have acted earlier instead of waiting until the crisis escalated. He argued that an education system in which coaching centres replace learning and crime replaces merit had become fundamentally broken.

Actor Prakash Raj criticised the silence of several leading film stars, saying such movements reveal who stands with the public. He said history may forgive those who make mistakes but not those who choose to remain silent.

Actor Imran Khan joined a march with children in Mumbai, saying he was supporting students whose years of hard work had been undermined.

Singer Diljit Dosanjh described the reported treatment of students as unfortunate and urged authorities to listen to the public.

Meanwhile, veteran actor Anupam Kher adopted a more cautious position. While expressing support for students, he warned that political opportunists and outside elements should not be allowed to exploit the movement.

Actress Preity Zinta also backed students’ rights and appealed to activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his hunger strike.

Actor and parliamentarian Kangana Ranaut defended the government, saying it was making every possible effort to address the issue and arguing that demands for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s resignation were unjustified.

Several other prominent figures, including Shabana Azmi, Ratna Pathak Shah, Swara Bhasker, Sonu Sood, Dia Mirza, Rajkummar Rao, Richa Chadha, Anurag Kashyap, Dulquer Salmaan, Pooja Bhatt, Huma Qureshi and Arijit Singh, have also praised the students’ determination and called for a peaceful resolution through dialogue.

According to Indian media, the Cockroach Janata Party has vowed to continue the protests until Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns. The government has deployed additional paramilitary forces in New Delhi, while Prime Minister Modi has announced fast-track courts to hear cases related to examination paper leaks.

Student leaders say their movement is no longer focused on a single examination or government, but on what they describe as a system that has jeopardised the future of millions of young people.

The government, however, maintains that police personnel were also attacked during the demonstrations and says legal action will be taken against those responsible for violating the law.

The social media star, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, announced the news on Instagram by sharing wedding photographs with the caption: “I found MrsBeast. And it was the best day of my life.”

According to People magazine, the couple exchanged vows after a week of celebrations that began on July 14, attended by around 70 close friends and family members.

The ceremony was officiated by a family friend who is also an ordained minister at the 74-acre island resort, where guests enjoyed activities including snorkelling, kitesurfing and feeding the island’s kangaroos.

For the occasion, Donaldson wore a Ralph Lauren tuxedo, while Booysen chose a custom-designed gown by Nicole + Felicia Couture.

The couple shared their first dance to Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’ Die With a Smile before guests were served a reception featuring sushi, fresh seafood, Wagyu beef and a carrot wedding cake.

Celebrity event planner Marcy Blum organised the celebrations.

Speaking to People, Booysen described the wedding as “heaven” and said the celebration felt like a natural next step in their relationship.

“It sounds silly, but this is really just a formality,” she said.

“Ever since we started dating, we’ve been doing it with the goal of marriage.”

She added that despite their public profiles, married life would remain largely unchanged.

“The difference is now the world knows we’re married, but we’ll still come home to our house and dogs and cats, and then we’re off to our next adventure,” she said.

Booysen also praised Donaldson for ensuring every guest felt welcome throughout the celebrations, saying the experience made her “love him all the more.”

The couple first met in 2022 when Donaldson visited Booysen’s home country of South Africa, and they were introduced through a mutual friend.

After reconnecting through messages on X, they began a long-distance relationship and made their first public appearance together at the Kids’ Choice Awards later that year.

Donaldson proposed on Christmas Day in 2024.

The newlyweds said they now hope to make the week-long gathering an annual tradition, bringing together friends and family for a shared holiday each year.

MrBeast, 28, is the world’s most-subscribed YouTuber, with more than 500 million subscribers across his channels.

Justice Elizabeth Raper of the New South Wales Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that MacInnes had failed to establish that Wilson’s Instagram posts were defamatory, rejecting claims that the posts damaged her reputation and harmed her acting career, CNN said in a report.

MacInnes, who played the lead role in The Deb, alleged that Wilson’s posts to millions of followers subjected her to online abuse, hatred and ridicule.

The dispute centred on Wilson’s comments suggesting that MacInnes had withdrawn a sexual harassment complaint against the film’s producers to advance her career.

MacInnes denied ever making such a complaint.

Wilson argued that she believed MacInnes had reported conduct amounting to sexual harassment during filming and said she acted in her capacity as the film’s director.

One of the key issues examined by the court related to an incident in September 2023, when MacInnes and producer Amanda Ghost shared a bath at a Sydney penthouse rented by the production company.

MacInnes and Ghost told the court they entered the bath wearing swimsuits after returning from a cold swim at Bondi Beach, insisting there was nothing sexual about the incident.

Justice Raper described the circumstances as “unusual” but found that the only statement established by the evidence was that MacInnes had later changed her account of feeling uncomfortable.

The judge ruled that this finding was not defamatory and dismissed the case.

MacInnes was ordered to pay Wilson’s legal costs.

Following the ruling, Wilson thanked the Australian legal system in a post on Instagram, describing the judgment as a “substantial win” and saying she looked forward to moving on.

The case is one of several legal battles surrounding The Deb, an Australian musical comedy that premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2024 before its Australian cinema release earlier this year.

The film’s producers — Amanda Ghost, Gregor Cameron and Vince Holden — have separately filed their own defamation proceedings against Wilson over allegations she made during the dispute.

Court filings in the broader legal battle include accusations of smear campaigns, financial misconduct and alleged sexual misconduct, all of which have been denied by the parties involved.

The litigation has overshadowed the release of The Deb, which is scheduled for its United States theatrical release in August.

The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office said Hottle was a passenger in a Honda Accord that veered off the road and struck a culvert in Ijamsville shortly before 3am on Tuesday.

The 19-year-old driver sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to the hospital, while another passenger declined medical treatment.

Authorities believe excessive speed may have contributed to the crash, which remains under investigation.

Hottle’s father, Joshua Hottle, confirmed her death in an emotional video message shared in American Sign Language (ASL), saying he was travelling from Texas to Maryland to bring his daughter’s body home.

“Kaylee’s mom and four siblings are crushed,” he said, adding that the family was devastated by the loss.

Despite the tragedy, he also offered words of forgiveness to the young driver involved in the crash, saying: “I have forgiven you. Don’t let this incident ruin the rest of your life.”

Her mother, Ketsi Hottle, also paid tribute, saying she still felt her daughter was with the family.

Born into a multigenerational deaf family in Atlanta, Georgia, Hottle was a native ASL signer and became a prominent advocate for deaf representation in mainstream cinema.

Kaylee Hottle shot to international fame in 2021 with her role as Jia in Godzilla vs Kong, playing a deaf orphan who forms a strong bond with Kong through sign language.

She returned as Jia in Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire in 2024, giving another sterling performance that earned her a Saturn Award nomination for Best Performance by a Younger Actor.

Before joining the Godzilla franchise, Hottle appeared in commercials promoting services for the deaf community.

She later featured in an episode of Magnum P.I. and had completed work on the upcoming film What Doesn’t Kill Us.

In a 2024 interview, Hottle credited her parents and sisters as her biggest inspirations and said she had initially worried that fame might change her everyday life after starring in the blockbuster films.

Following news of her death, tributes poured in from co-stars, filmmakers and members of the deaf community.

Millie Bobby Brown, who appeared alongside Hottle in the Godzilla films, wrote on Instagram: “I’m so devastated to hear this. You will be deeply missed, Kaylee.”

Actor Alexander Skarsgård, who learned ASL to communicate with Hottle during filming, had previously praised her professionalism and ability to quickly adapt to direction on set.

Alaqua Cox, Hottle’s co-star in What Doesn’t Kill Us, said she was heartbroken and extended her condolences to the actor’s family.

Oscar-winning actor Marlee Matlin described Hottle as a gifted young performer whose beauty and talent would be remembered forever, while fellow Academy Award winner Troy Kotsur said her death served as a reminder to cherish time with loved ones.

The Texas School for the Deaf, where Hottle was a senior, also confirmed her death and announced counselling services for students and staff, urging the community to keep her family in their thoughts during the difficult time.

The film, based on the ancient Greek poem by Homer, stars Matt ​Damon as the Greek hero Odysseus and follows his perilous journey home after fighting the Trojan War. It ​is Nolan’s first movie since the 2023 blockbuster “Oppenheimer,” which won Academy Awards in several categories, including ⁠directing and best picture.

“There’s just palpable excitement across the domestic market this weekend for ‘The Odyssey’,” said Jim Orr, Universal’s ​president of domestic theatrical distribution.

The film topped the weekend’s domestic and global box office, according to Rentrak. It had broad appeal ​with movie-goers, with half of ticket-buyers between the ages of 18 and 34 years old, Orr told Reuters.

The strong opening performance of the film is a testament to Nolan’s popularity among moviegoers.

“Modern audiences should not be underestimated on their knowledge of film and filmmakers,” said Paul Dergarabedian, ​Rentrak’s head of marketplace trends. “And that passion they have for film is manifest in their devotion to Christopher Nolan. It ​really is a thing.”

“The Odyssey” cost $250 million to make. It received an A CinemaScore from filmgoers who attended opening-night screenings, and an audience ‌rating ⁠of 97% on Rotten Tomatoes.

The film ranks among Nolan’s biggest opening weekends.

Factoring in inflation, “The Odyssey” ranks as his third-highest-opening film globally, behind 2012’s “The Dark Knight Rises” and 2008’s “The Dark Knight,” which brought in inflation-adjusted totals of $358.5 million and $304 million, respectively, in worldwide ticket sales during their opening weekends.

Half the movie-goers elected to see “The Odyssey” in an enhanced format in the US and ​Canada, including 23% at IMAX, ​according to Universal.

Fans began snapping ⁠up tickets for “The Odyssey” a year ago when seats at select IMAX theatres went on sale. IMAX said demand for tickets was so high that more than 50 theatres across North America ​added show times between midnight and 7 a.m.

IMAX CEO Richard Gelfond said the company had ​booked $50 million in ⁠advance ticket sales, its strongest presales ever. He has extolled the use of IMAX cameras and 70 mm film to capture the sweeping narrative, generating more buzz around the movie.

“It was just a well-made — almost perfectly made — movie in many respects,” said Gelfond.

Most scholars believe ⁠the epic ​poem attributed to Homer was composed in the seventh or eighth century ​BC and was sung and passed on orally before it was written down. Nolan’s film centres on a portion of Odysseus’ homecoming, where he encounters ​gods and monsters, storms and tragedy.

According to Indian media reports, the actress, who is expecting her second child with husband Ranveer Singh, has been shooting night schedules and performing physically demanding action sequences for the film, which also stars Allu Arjun.

Backed by Sun Pictures and directed by Atlee, Raaka is being billed as a large-scale sci-fi action spectacle and is among the most anticipated Indian films slated for release in 2027.

Reports suggest Padukone is balancing the film’s demanding production schedule while preparing to welcome her second child and caring for her first.

In addition to Raaka, she is also set to appear alongside Shah Rukh Khan in King.

This is not the first time the actress has worked through pregnancy.

During her first pregnancy, she reportedly filmed action-heavy sequences for Kalki 2898 AD and Rohit Shetty’s Singham Again.

Padukone recently made headlines after suggesting an eight-hour workday on film sets, a stance that reportedly led to her departure from Kalki 2, according to media reports.

The filmmakers said at the time that they were unable to reach an agreement with the actress over the project’s requirements, though Padukone has not publicly commented on the reasons for her departure.

She later joined Shah Rukh Khan’s King and Atlee’s Raaka, and in a social media post announcing King, she praised Shah Rukh Khan for teaching her that the experience of making a film and the people involved matter more than its commercial success.

The 24-year-old business and economics graduate will compete in the international pageant, scheduled to take place from August 9 to September 5 in Vietnam, marking the first time Pakistan will officially participate in the Miss World competition.

Meraj, who is currently pursuing a master’s degree in auditing and accounting, said her long-term ambition is to become a state-authorised public accountant while advocating for children’s rights and girls’ education in Pakistan.

The crowning ceremony was held at Lahore’s Faletti’s Hotel, where Meraj received the title from Dr Shafaq Akhtar, Miss Pakistan Universal 2022, and Attaullah Gujjar, Mr Pakistan World.

According to the Miss World Organisation, Meraj’s participation represents a milestone for Pakistan on the global pageant stage.

She has previously represented the country in several international beauty competitions, including Miss Earth, Miss Global, Miss Cosmo, Miss Eco International and Miss Aura International.

Pakistan has expanded its presence in international beauty pageants in recent years through participation in Miss Universe.

However, Meraj’s appearance in Vietnam will mark the country’s first-ever representation at the Miss World pageant.

The trunk features a golden V for “Victory” - ​and “Vuitton” - across the front, with the brand’s recognisable monogram ​pattern and gold-plated brass corner protectors.

The interior is ⁠lined with beige leather and features a patch commemorating the ​partnership between Louis Vuitton and FIFA.

It is the fifth successive ​occasion in which the French company has designed a trunk for the trophy, following those used at the 2010, 2014, 2018 and 2022 tournaments.

“For ​over a decade, Louis Vuitton and FIFA have shared ​an unwavering commitment to excellence, bound by a shared belief in sport’s ‌power ⁠to inspire and bring people together,” Louis Vuitton CEO and Chairman Pietro Beccari said in a statement.

Luxury brands have long staked out their territory in professional sport, with Tiffany & Co. crafting ​the prize ​awarded to the ⁠Super Bowl champion – now known as the Vince Lombardi Trophy – since the first edition in ​1967.

Louis Vuitton also crafts bespoke luxury trophy trunks ​for ⁠major Grand Prix circuits under a 10-year deal with Formula 1.

But there is only one trophy for the quadrennial global showpiece - ⁠the ​prize typically resides at the FIFA ​Museum in Zurich - making the chance to design its bespoke luggage a particular ​honour.

The study ranked countries using online search interest, active Grand Theft Auto V player bases, average playtime, user ratings and expected Grand Theft Auto VI pricing.

The United Kingdom scored a perfect 100, supported by 14.8 million monthly searches related to Grand Theft Auto VI.

Adjusted for population, that equates to about 212 searches per 1,000 residents, indicating strong online interest ahead of launch.

The UK also has 788,700 active Grand Theft Auto V players.

Players spend an average of 118.9 hours in the game, with gaming sessions averaging more than five hours.

Switzerland ranked second with a score of 99.

Swiss players gave Grand Theft Auto V a rating of 4.6 out of 5 and generated 1.6 million searches for Grand Theft Auto VI.

The report estimated the game’s Ultimate Edition could cost about $123 in the country, among the highest prices in the ranking.

Canada placed third, driven by 5.4 million monthly searches and some of the longest play sessions in the study.

Canadian players spend an average of 167.8 hours in Grand Theft Auto V, with sessions lasting more than eight hours.

New Zealand and Australia completed the top five.

New Zealand recorded strong interest relative to its population, while Australia generated 4.4 million searches and had more than 635,000 active Grand Theft Auto V players.

The United States ranked sixth despite recording the highest total search volume at 43.2 million and the largest active Grand Theft Auto V player base at 2.2 million.

Its lower per-capita score placed it behind smaller but more engaged markets.

Grand Theft Auto VI is expected to launch on November 19.

The pre-orders are already live, and the game is priced higher than most standard video game releases.

Additional and Sessions Judge Zafaryab Chadhar said there was sufficient evidence against the accused and directed them to appear in court and defend themselves.

The court also summoned the investigation officer for proceedings.

In a two-page written decision, the court said the plaintiff had submitted WhatsApp chats, a medical report, a statement recorded under Section 164 and recovery memos, among other documents.

A case has been registered against Rajab Butt, Salman Haider and other accused at Nawab Town police station.

Additional and Sessions Judge Nusrat Ali Siddiqui heard the interim bail plea of the two accused.

During the hearing, Adnan Ehsan, counsel for Momina Iqbal, did not appear before the court.

The investigating officer told the court that Sameera had been included in the investigation and that her mobile phone had been taken into custody, but said the phone with the SIM card was also required. The officer requested more time to complete the investigation.

Saqib Chadhar appeared before the court along with his wife, Sameera.

The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) registered the case on the complaint of actress Momina Iqbal.

A post shared on social media by his family said Neill’s death ​in Sydney “was sudden and unexpected but blessed by the fact that Sam remained cancer-free.”

In April, Neill announced he was ‌cancer-free after a public battle with blood cancer.

Described by critics as “versatile” and “reliably excellent”, Neill landed starring roles across many genres, ranging from a submarine officer in the 1990 action-thriller The Hunt for Red October to the anti-Christ in 1981’s Omen III.

He also played countless anguished husbands, including opposite Holly Hunter in the Oscar-winning The Piano (1993) and opposite Meryl Streep ​in 1988’s Evil Angels, also known as A Cry in the Dark.

Born in Omagh, a town in Northern Ireland, Nigel John Dermot Neill moved to ​New Zealand when he was seven, as his father, a New Zealander, retired from the army and wanted to ⁠return home.

At the age of 11, he changed his name to Sam. In his 2023 memoir Did I ever tell you this? he wrote that “to ​land in a primary school with a plum in the voice and Nigel for a name was asking for trouble.”

Sam was “easy to say, sounds friendly, sounds ​a bit blokey and has a touch of Labrador about it,” he wrote.

Neill described himself as a wonky, nerdy, unsporty, stuttering boy, but it was at school that he took his first tentative steps towards acting, earning minor roles in school plays including a bridesmaid in The Pirates of Penzance.

“I liked getting a laugh,” he wrote in the ​book.

Neill’s big break came with the low-budget New Zealand film Sleeping Dogs (1977), garnering him sufficient attention to be offered roles in bigger-budget films in neighbouring ​Australia.

But even as his fame grew, he continued to return to New Zealand to work.

At home, he was perhaps most adored for his role as the curmudgeon Hector ‌in ⁠the low-budget Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016) directed by Taika Waititi.

He missed out on a chance for mega-stardom in the mid-1980s when he did a screen-test for the role of James Bond, but said his heart wasn’t in it and during his daylong audition he’d felt awkward.

“You never want to be the Bond that no one likes — that’s a fate worse than death,” he once told an Australian breakfast show.

Neill was nominated for three Golden Globe awards and two ​Primetime Emmys.

He won three Australian ​television awards, including one in 2025 ⁠for The Twelve.

In 2022, he accepted a knighthood for outstanding contribution to film after years of turning down the honour.

He said he only accepted it because it was vital that all the arts were recognised.

“Acting might look ​easy, but it’s actually very hard. In fact, if it looks like it’s easy, it means that the ​actor is doing something ⁠very hard, very well,” he said of his job.

The actor, who was married and divorced twice, spent much of his later years in Australia and at his vineyard in New Zealand’s Central Otago.

Earning plaudits for his wine, Neill started releasing Pinot Noir on land he owned in Central Otago under the label “Two Paddocks” ⁠in 1997, ​a process he described as both enthralling and labour-intensive.

He often entertained fans by posting pictures ​of animals on his farm, many named after his celebrity pals, including a hen called Laura Dern and a bull called Graham Norton.

Recently, he has publicly opposed plans for a ​new mine in the area.

He is survived by two sons and two daughters.

In a video shared on social media, Aoun Sheikh said Rajab Butt and Emaan Fatima had settled their differences and that the divorce issue was no longer pending.

Rajab Butt and Emaan Fatima rose to prominence as one of Pakistan’s most-followed social media couples after their lavish wedding, with videos and photos from the ceremony attracting millions of views online.

The couple welcomed a son, Kiwan, during their first year of marriage. However, reports of differences between them later surfaced and continued to circulate on social media.

The dispute escalated when Rajab Butt publicly announced his decision to divorce Emaan Fatima and reportedly issued a legal notice to initiate formal proceedings.

Throughout the controversy, Aoun Sheikh frequently spoke in support of his sister and publicly commented on the matter.

In his latest video, Aoun Sheikh said the dispute had ended following efforts to restore peace within the family.

“My sister and Rajab Butt have reconciled, and the matter has been resolved,” he said.

He added that their mother had advised him not to prolong the conflict, reminding him that, as the family’s male member, he should help bring the dispute to an end.

Aoun said he accepted her advice and decided it was best to resolve the issue.

The announcement was welcomed by many of the couple’s fans, who expressed relief over the reported reconciliation.

However, reactions on social media were mixed. While some users welcomed the development, others questioned the reconciliation or dismissed the controversy as a publicity stunt.

One user sarcastically asked whether the reconciliation was linked to “millions of rupees,” while another questioned why the family’s intervention had not come sooner. Others said they no longer cared about the dispute.

Neither Rajab Butt nor Emaan Fatima has publicly commented on Aoun Sheikh’s claims, and the reconciliation has not been independently verified.

Twenty-four-year-old Anastasia Kostromitina, a Russian model and social media influencer, has drawn widespread attention for her facial features, blonde hair, expressions and mannerisms, prompting many users to describe her as the “female version” of Haaland.

Kostromitina had previously worked with several fashion brands, but her global popularity surged after her mother, Maria Kostromitina, shared a video showing her mimicking Haaland’s signature expressions, body language and hairstyle.

In the viral clip, she tied her blonde hair back in the same style often seen on the Norwegian football star during matches. Many viewers initially believed they were watching Haaland before realising it was the Russian model.

The video quickly spread across TikTok and Instagram, reportedly surpassing 110 million views and receiving more than five million likes, turning Kostromitina into an overnight internet sensation.

Social media users flooded the comments with jokes and comparisons. One user wrote, “This isn’t Erling Haaland — it’s his twin sister, Erlina Haaland.”

Another joked that if Haaland were ever injured during a match, Manchester City could send Kostromitina onto the pitch and “no one would notice the difference.”

Others dubbed her “Haaland’s long-lost sister” and “Lady Haaland.”

Kostromitina said she initially paid little attention to comparisons with the football star but has since embraced them as a compliment.

“People have been telling me for years that I look like Erling Haaland. Now I take it positively,” she said.

Fans say the resemblance goes beyond facial features, pointing to similarities in their smile, eye movements and facial expressions.

Although Kostromitina and Haaland are not related, their remarkable likeness has fascinated internet users worldwide.

The viral videos have also contributed to a rapid rise in the model’s social media following as Haaland continues to dominate headlines with his performances on the football pitch.

Rajpal Yadav, who was released on interim bail in February, was sentenced to three months’ imprisonment in seven separate cases.

The court ordered that all the sentences would run concurrently, meaning he will serve a total of three months in jail.

According to Indian media reports, Justice Sorna Kanta Sharma delivered the verdict in the seven cases filed by M/S Murali Projects Private Limited.

The court directed Rajpal Yadav to pay Rs 1.5 crore to the complainant in each case.

He was also ordered to pay Rs 1.04 lakh, along with additional amounts of Rs 75,000 and Rs 25,000 to the state.

The court further imposed a fine of more than Rs 5 crore on Rajpal Yadav’s wife, Radha Rajpal Yadav, in each case.

While delivering the verdict, Justice Sharma said Rajpal Yadav had been given several opportunities to settle the matter and fulfil his commitments but failed to do so.

The judge also noted that Rajpal Yadav and his lawyer had repeatedly made assurances before the court but did not honour them despite being granted multiple opportunities.

The court allowed Rajpal Yadav to challenge the verdict before a higher court within two months.

After an operation to remove vocal cord nodules in 1977, she was ordered to rest her voice.

But one day she screamed in anger, permanently altering ​it.

Six years on, the Welsh singer would release her best-known song, Total Eclipse of the Heart, which flaunted her husky sound and ‌was nominated for a Grammy Award.

Holding Out for a Hero, another dramatic rock ballad, was released soon after, helping Tyler make her mark on Britain’s pop scene.

Both recordings have since featured in films, television shows and advertisements.

Tyler, whose releases also included It’s a Heartache and Lost in France, has died, BBC News reported on Thursday. She was 75.

‘I wouldn’t say boo to a goose’

Tyler was born Gaynor Hopkins in south Wales in 1951, the fourth of six children of a coal miner ​and a homemaker.

She grew up in a four-bed council house with a large garden in the village of Skewen, outside ⁠Swansea.

“I think Mam and Dad had it really hard, bringing up a big family on very little,” she told The Guardian newspaper in 2012.

Music ​was a constant of daily life, whether played on a radiogram or sung by her mother, who would intone opera or “Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot ​Bikini” as she did housework.

At seven, Tyler went to see a musical at the local church.

There she fell in love with Irving Berlin’s song There’s No Business Like Show Business, first giving the shy child the desire to perform.

“I wouldn’t say boo to a goose, and yet there was a part of me that yearned to sing ​in front of people,” she recalled in her memoir, Straight from the Heart.

‘This was the song’

She started out as a teenage backing singer before releasing several ​albums of her own in the 1970s.

But it wasn’t until the early 1980s, when she started working with American lyricist Jim Steinman, that she had her commercial breakthrough.

She ‌won over ⁠Steinman, then already famous for composing Bat out of Hell for Meat Loaf, by sending him demos of the theatrical rock songs she knew would suit her voice.

Of the moment she first heard his composition, Total Eclipse, she recalled: “I knew this was the song I had been waiting for all my life.”

Recorded by Tyler, the “Wagnerian-like onslaught of sound and emotion”, as Steinman described the piece, would go on to top the charts in both the UK and ​US.

Featuring the powerful lyrics Once upon a time, ​I was falling in love, ⁠But now I’m only falling apart, the song has been streamed more than one billion times on the online music platform Spotify.

It has featured in the movies Old School and Bandits, the television shows Glee and Grey’s Anatomy, as well as an ​advertisement for Mastercard.

Creating ‘Bonnie Tyler’

From the 1990s onwards, she had more success in Norway, Austria and France than at ​home, although she represented ⁠Britain in the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest, and was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire, for services to music, in 2022.

Tyler married property developer Robert Sullivan, her first serious boyfriend, in 1973.

“I am still very much in love with him and he with me,” she said 40 years later. ⁠The couple ​did not have children.

Tyler never really liked her birth name.

Asked how she arrived at ​her pseudonym, she told BBC Radio Wales: “I got a broadsheet newspaper, and I made an effort to write all the first names I came across on one list and all the ​surnames on another, and I went through them both and came up with Bonnie Tyler.

“And it’s been a brilliant name.”

Clooney, ‌65, is a Venice stalwart and made his first appearance at the film festival nearly three decades ago with Out of Sight in 1998.

The two-time ​Oscar-winner’s latest feature, Jay Kelly, premiered at Venice last year, ​and he joined Brad Pitt on the festival’s red ⁠carpet for the world premiere of their movie Wolfs in 2024.

Clooney ​directed Suburbicon, The Ides of March and Good Night, and Good Luck, all launched ​at Venice, and his other appearances include 2013’s festival opener Gravity, The Men Who Stare at Goats in 2009, Burn After Reading in 2008, Michael Clayton in 2007 and Intolerable ​Cruelty in 2003.

“I’ve had so many extraordinary moments in Venice. ​This festival is without question my favourite and to be given the ‌Golden Lion is a tremendous honour. It also probably means I’m old, but I’ll take it,” Clooney said in a statement shared by the festival.

Clooney, who shot to stardom with the hit 1990s ​medical drama series “ER”, ​married his ⁠wife Amal in a star-studded party in Venice in 2014.

“In his triple capacity as actor, director, ​and producer, George Clooney is a complete and ​charismatic artist, ⁠impassioned and original, who has transformed a deep vocation into one of the most luminous parabolas of contemporary film,” Venice Film Festival ⁠director ​Alberto Barbera said.

The 83rd edition of ​the Venice Film Festival will run from September 2 to 12, with the line-up ​announced later in July.

The court directed Rajab Butt to produce Meta smart glasses at the next hearing and submit a written response regarding the alleged recording of courtroom proceedings.

The court also restrained Rajab Butt from deleting, editing, publishing or sending the alleged audio or video recording to anyone.

According to the written order, a challan is being prepared for the main accused, Salman Haider, and will be submitted to the court within a month.

The court said legal proceedings against the main accused would be completed first, after which the role of the other accused would be determined.

The hearing was adjourned until Aug. 18. The court said recording courtroom proceedings without permission could affect the delivery of justice and the dignity of the court.

According to reports, Swift and Kelce each exchanged 20-minute vows written in custom gold-bound books.

Swift reportedly included a brief sung passage, while Kelce became emotional during his vows, with guests saying he struggled to hold back tears.

Embroidered handkerchiefs were distributed to attendees.

Madison Square Garden was reportedly transformed into a forest-inspired setting with white-draped seating, trees, ferns and layered lighting.

Guests described the venue as resembling a “Secret Garden,” while the entrance featured a tunnel displaying photos documenting the couple’s relationship.

Instead of a traditional aisle walk, Swift reportedly made a custom stage entrance designed specifically for the ceremony.

Actor Adam Sandler reportedly officiated the wedding, combining humour with the formal ceremony. Swift’s brother, Austin Swift, served as “Man of Honour,” while Kelce’s brother, Jason Kelce, was Best Man.

The reception reportedly featured performances by Sir Paul McCartney and Stevie Nicks.

Guests were served a menu including New York favourites, sushi, Italian cuisine and a selection of roaming appetisers.

Swift reportedly did not perform during the wedding ceremony, although she and Kelce are said to have shared a duet at the rehearsal dinner the night before.

While no photographs have yet emerged from the tightly controlled Madison Square Garden celebration, designing Swift’s gown — no doubt the biggest bridal commission ​of the decade — is a big win for 41-year-old Anderson, eager to prove himself just a year into his ​role leading the French luxury house.

Chanel creative director Matthieu Blazy, also new in his role, has reinvigorated the ⁠brand and made his haute couture bridal debut with pop star Dua Lipa’s intricately beaded gown for her Sicily wedding ​in June.

But the extraordinary media attention surrounding Swift’s wedding is likely to deliver far greater exposure for Dior, one of ​LVMH’s flagship brands, as it seeks to revive demand in a sluggish luxury market.

Swift’s 273 million Instagram followers and loyal global fanbase give the label a level of visibility few marketing campaigns could match.

Dior said the couple’s wedding looks were created in its ateliers at 30 Avenue ​Montaigne in Paris and designed by Anderson in close collaboration with the pair.

Speculation over Swift’s dress was feverish in the weeks ​leading up to the ceremony.

Stella McCartney, one of the singer’s preferred designers, and Givenchy’s Sarah Burton were widely tipped as contenders.

However, prediction market ‌Kalshi had ⁠Dior as the favourite ahead of the wedding, with Oscar de la Renta ranked second.

While Swift wears many high-end labels, she rarely attends fashion events and has often championed smaller or lesser-known brands.

Her engagement ring, for example, was created by independent jeweller Artifex Fine Jewellery.

Known for her all-American style, she wore Ralph Lauren for her engagement shoot, but ultimately turned to French couture for ​the main event.

Anderson, a Northern ​Irish designer who spent 11 ⁠years at the helm of Loewe before Dior, has already had a busy bridal season.

In the past month alone, Dior unveiled two other haute couture wedding gowns designed by him, worn by Chinese ​model Ming Xi and Brazilian influencer Elisa Zarzur.

The timing of Swift’s designer reveal is fortuitous for ​Anderson, who is ⁠showing Dior’s fall/winter Haute Couture collection on Monday in Paris.

Of course, designing bridal gowns for the rich and famous is not a guarantee of success for luxury brands, especially as they grapple with weaker consumer demand.

Lauren Sanchez wore a custom Dolce & Gabbana gown for her ⁠wedding to Amazon ​founder Jeff Bezos at a lavish three-day celebration in Venice last year.

The Italian ​label has been looking for ways to raise money and is carrying out a debt renegotiation with banks.

Valentino, which designed a column dress for Nicola Peltz’s wedding ​to Brooklyn Beckham in 2022, reported a loss last year and is also renegotiating with creditors.

Despite heavy monsoon rains lashing the city, the celebrations went ahead as planned, with several prominent personalities turning up to share in the couple’s special day.

Guests included filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker, comedian and actor Vir Das, former cricketer Irfan Pathan, businessman Mukesh Ambani, politician Raj Thackeray and lyricist Prasoon Joshi.

According to photographs shared by Khan’s team, the ceremony was a private and simple affair.

One image showed the couple signing their marriage documents in the presence of family members.

Spratt’s son was seated between the couple, while Khan’s son Azad was also present during the ceremony.

The marriage marks Khan’s third. The actor was previously married to film producer Reena Dutta from 1986 to 2002, and the former couple share two children, Junaid and Ira Khan.

He later married filmmaker Kiran Rao in 2005, before the couple announced their separation in 2021. They continue to co-parent their son, Azad.

Khan publicly introduced Spratt to the media in 2025 ahead of his 60th birthday celebrations, revealing that the pair had been in a relationship for more than a year.

Spratt, who is from Bengaluru, works in the beauty and wellness industry and has a son from a previous marriage.

The wedding was a private affair, with only close relatives and invited guests in attendance.

Details trickled out on Saturday of the lavish nuptials that had been a closely guarded secret.

Their union was confirmed on giant billboards that flashed “JUST&T MARRIED!”

The pop music superstar and football ​player have not released any photos, but a few attendees offered a flavour of the event.

Several described a garden ​setting inside the cavernous and windowless arena where thousands usually attend basketball and hockey games, rock concerts ⁠or ice skating shows.

The site had been viewed as an unusual choice to exchange wedding vows.

The setting was “as intimate ​as it could possibly be given that it was Madison Square Garden,” said anchor George Stephanopoulos on ABC’s Good Morning America.

“Really this ​garden inside the Garden. Just so beautiful.”

“It’s hard to imagine that a place that big and a wedding with such stars could feel so personal and so intimate,” he said.

Swift’s team said the couple wore looks by Christian Dior but released few other details.

A representative for ​Swift did not immediately respond to questions from Reuters on Saturday.

No official photos have been made public.

Good Morning America co-anchor ​Robin Roberts said the wedding had many personalised touches.

“They had their neighbours, their high school friends,” she said.

“It was like any wedding that ‌you ⁠would attend.”

Except this wedding was filled with A-list guests.

Celebrities spotted entering or leaving Madison Square Garden on Friday included Selena Gomez, Tom Hanks, Steven Spielberg, Bradley Cooper, Gigi Hadid, Paul McCartney, Gracie Abrams, Jason Sudeikis and Hugh Grant.

Media reports said more than 1,000 people had been invited.

Roberts confirmed the wedding performance of former Fleetwood Mac singer and longtime solo artist Nicks, ​a friend of Swift’s.

Roberts ​also said the bride and ⁠groom wrote their own vows.

Adam Aron, the CEO of AMC Theatres, provided a detailed account on the social media platform X that was later removed.

In the post, he said the wedding ​took place in a small portion of the arena that was cordoned off, “devoid of any ​notion that a ⁠basketball or hockey game ever shared that space.”

“After some relaxing and mellow romantic songs played to settle the house, a few violins and cello ushered in the wedding party. Headlined by handsome Travis in a white tux, and a jaw-dropping Taylor in a stunning ⁠white wedding ​dress with a long veiled train,” Aron wrote, noting he had been ​in “Taylor Swift’s orbit” since AMC released the singer’s Eras Tour concert film in 2023.

Joseph Kahn, director of several of Swift’s music videos, joked about the event’s ​no-phones policy.

“I haven’t been without my phone that long since 1992,” he posted on X.