Penny Marshall, the star of ABC’s “Laverne and Shirley” who became one of the most successful female directors in history at the helm of “Big,” “A League of Their Own” and a string of other hit movies, has died.
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Aamir denied permission by Chinese University to promote new film
The venue of a fan meet of Bollywood actor Aamir Khan was shifted to a hotel after a Chinese university denied permission to use its campus to promote his latest movie Thugs of Hindostan .
Asif release new song for Ayub Bachchu
Culture Desk Asif Akbar has released a song for Ayub Bachchu. The song was released yesterday from Dhruba Music Station.
CBS ex-CEO won’t get severance
Les Moonves, the onetime head of CBS, was fired for cause and will not receive a severance package in the wake of sexual misconduct allegations, the television network announced Monday.
Auctioneer behind ‘Salvator Mundi’ sale leaves Christie’s
Loic Gouzer, who led the record-breaking 2017 sale of Leonardo da Vinci’s “Salvator Mundi,” will step down as co-chairman of Americas postwar.
Aussie astrologers discover big bang relic
Aussie astrologers have discovered an ancient relic of the Big Bang, giving them a glimpse 13.7 billion years into the past, research revealed on Tuesday.
Jamil Hossain to moderate concert
Cultural Correspondent Comedian Jamil Hossain is set to appear in his first overseas concert.
Nations agree milestone rulebook for Paris climate treaty
Nations on Sunday struck a deal to breathe life into the landmark 2015 Paris climate treaty after marathon UN talks that failed to match the ambition the world’s most vulnerable countries need to avert dangerous global warming.
War film ‘Postmaster 71’
Entertainment Desk The ‘Hotath Brishti’ actor is closely related with the film as his production house, Nuzhat Films, made the film.
Philippines contestant Catriona Gray named Miss Universe
The Philippines’ Catriona Gray was named Miss Universe 2018 in a competition concluding Monday in Bangkok.
Riteish reworks six scenes for ‘Mauli’
Entertainment Desk Riteish Deshmukh’s home production ‘Mauli’ hasn’t had a smooth journey from the Censor Board office to the big screen.
Academy considers “No 2019 Oscars Host”
The Academy was startled by Hart’s departure announced Thursday night, according to two insiders, reports Variety. ‘The Board of Governors will convene on Tuesday night for a previously-scheduled meeting where the matter will inevitably be discussed.’
5G: A revolution not without risks
The recent diplomatic dust-up over Chinese telecoms company Huawei, one of the leaders in developing equipment for fifth-generation mobile networks, has demonstrated that this technology . Which promises to enable an internet of things and self-driving vehicles also poses risks.
Shooting, Victory Day celebrations stalled in honour of Amjad Hossain
Culture Desk Shooting of films have been stalled till December 17 at FDC to pay respect to the recently demised filmmaker Amjad Hossain. Shooting of two films were going on when the news of Amjad Hossain’s death first broke out.
Inner beauty matters more: Oishi
Entertainment Desk Miss World contest prioritises the beauty of a woman’s inner self over how she looks, said Jannatul Ferdous Oishi, who represented Bangladesh in the competition’s 68th edition.
Nations still worlds apart at crunch UN climate summit
Marathon talks aimed at charting mankind’s path away from climate catastrophe entered overtime Saturday as nations picked over a plan presented by host Poland that exposed several sources of disagreement.
Beauty queen from slum is crowned Miss Venezuela
The title of Miss Venezuela went Thursday to a woman from the country’s largest slum after a ceremony that traded glitz for frugality reflecting an acute economic free fall.
Japanese animation classic hits Chinese screens 30 years late
The Japanese animation classic “My Neighbor Totoro”, which has enchanted generations of children, finally hit Chinese cinemas Friday — 30 years after its original release. The Studio Ghibli film has never been screened in China despite its global popularity. The…
Gosling goes behind the camera for DRCongo book
Actor Ryan Gosling is best known for films as diverse as “La La Land” and “First Man” but he recently moved behind the lens for a passion project — taking photos in the crisis-hit Democratic Republic of Congo.
Unabated climate change to cause more conflict,hunger
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has warned of increased conflict and hunger if climate change is left unabated.
Model, actress Airin Sultana to debut in web series ‘Partner’
Entertainment Desk Ramp model and actress Airin Sultana is all set to appear in ‘Partner’, a new web series directed by Anonno Mamun.
Victory festival begins today
Entertainment Desk The victory festival will begin on Central Shaheed Minar premises amid much enthusiasm and fanfare today.
Free entry for kids to zoo on Dec 16
Children will be able to get free entry to zoo across the country run under the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock on the Victory Day on December 16.
Janhvi Kapoor to get Norwegian honor
Actress Janhvi Kapoor will be awarded ‘Arets Stjerneskudd’ rising talent of the year by the Norwegian Consulate General here.
Kedarnath has good weekend at box-office
Entertainment Desk Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Singh’s daughter Sara Ali Khan has stepped into the world of glitz and glamour with Kedarnath.
Huawei executive gets bail in case rattling China ties
A Canadian court granted bail on Tuesday to a top Chinese telecom company executive wanted in the United States in a case .
17th Dhaka Int’l Film Fest to begin January 10
Culture Desk The 17th Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF)-2019 will begin on January 10 with the theme ‘Better Film, Better Audience and Better Society’.
10,395 tonnes pulse production target for Rangpur region
The Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE) has fixed a target of producing 10,395 tonnes of pulses on 8,540 hectares of land in all five districts of Rangpur agriculture region during the current Rabi season.
Ranveer, Deepika dance all night in Udaipur
Deepika Padukone and Ranveer danced all night in sangeet of Isha Ambani and Anand Piramal in Udaipurlast night.
Pori Moni becomes Fair & Lovely brand ambassador
Entertainment Desk Dhallywood star Pori Moni signed a contract with popular skin product brand ‘Fair &Lovely’ as their brand ambassador on Sunday .