Entertainment from Friday, May 15th, 2026

John Travolta surprised with Cannes award ahead of directorial debut

US screen legend John Travolta, star of hits such as 'Pulp Fiction' and 'Grease', was surprised on Friday with an honorary Palme d'Or prize at the Cannes Film Festival, before the premiere of his directorial debut 'Propeller One-Way Night Coach'.
Reliance-Disney launch legal battle against TV rival over Bollywood films

India's JioStar, the TV and online entertainment venture of Reliance and Walt Disney, has initiated legal measures against rival Zee Entertainment for alleged unauthorised broadcast of Bollywood films it has the rights to, documents show.

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Dubai activates comprehensive security plan for Eid Al Adha
Dubai’s Event Security Committee says it has completed preparations for Eid Al Adha, with a comprehensive plan to secure mosques, prayer grounds, roads, tourist areas, shopping centres and public markets.
National retreat showcases UAE Government’s Agentic AI project
The UAE has hosted a major Agentic AI Retreat bringing together more than 400 ministers and senior officials to review national plans to integrate advanced AI systems into government operations.
UAE court jails man, fines AED 5 million for inciting underage marriage
A court in the UAE has sentenced a man to three years in prison and fined him AED 5 million for publishing a video on social media, inciting underage marriage.