Cate Blanchett knew there was something seriously awry with the Cannes film festival when the winners of its top prize, the Palme d’Or, were gathered together to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2014.
Category: Celebrity
From refugee to beauty queen – new Miss Manchester
It was an emotional moment when Fatime Gashi was crowned the new Miss Manchester. Medical stduent Fatime, from Salford, won the hearts of judges at the grand finale with both her stunning looks and her message that: “every time you…
Louis, Charlotte seen at home in new photos
Photographs of Prince Louis’ first days at home have been released by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge – including an image of the new royal baby being kissed by his older sister. Princess Charlotte is seen cuddling the sleeping…
200 years on: Karl Marx still relevant
BRUSSELS/BEIJING, May 5 – In September 1999, the BBC launched an online poll to find the greatest thinker of the millennium. Karl Marx, a great German philosopher and pioneer of the international communist movement, topped the list, leading Albert Einstein,…
George Harrison’s first electric guitar up for auction
Julien’s Auctions says Harrison played the Hoffner Club 40 when The Beatles played around Liverpool, England, as The Quarrymen. Harrison traded his acoustic guitar for the electric model with Ray Ennis, who was a member of The Swinging Blue Jeans.
Saudi woman stirs debate after being told to cover face
A female Saudi media personality has provoked heated debate in the kingdom after forcing staff at the justice department to serve her when she wasn’t wearing a face covering. Muna Abu Sulayman, a co-host of a popular MBC show Kalam…
Nobel literature prize will not be awarded this year
The Nobel Prize in literature will not be awarded this year following sex-abuse allegations and other issues that have affected the public image of the Swedish Academy that selects the winner.
Serena Williams withdraws from Madrid Open
Madrid, May 4 (AP/UNB) — Serena Williams has withdrawn from next week’s Madrid Open, saying she wasn’t ready to compete. Tournament organizers say Williams withdrew because she needs more time to train before returning to action.
Alamgir honored with ‘Nayakkaz Razzak Award’ in Kolkata
Entertainment Desk Actor Alamgir Hossain from Bangladesh was honored with the ‘Nayakkaz Razzak Award’ in Kolkata.The Bengal Film and Television Chamber of Commerce (BFTCC) introduced the award in memory of the legendary film star Razzak.
Bangladeshi among 10 ‘Emerging Young Leaders Award’
Dhaka, May 2 – The US Department of State will honour outstanding young leaders from around the world, including Tanzil Ferdous from Bangladesh, on Wednesday (today).
Badhon receives guardianship of daughter Saira
Bangladeshi model and actor Azmeri Haque Badhon received guardianship of her only child Michele Amani Saira on Monday. The verdict was given by Dhaka’s 12th District and Session Court’s Assistant Judge where he stated: “The guardian of the daughter is…
Dhaka Book Fair starts at Shahbagh
Cultural Correspondent National Book Centre and Department of Public Libraries have jointly initiated a weeklong book fair at Central Public Library, Shahbagh in the capital. The fair was inaugurated on Friday by Professor Emeritus Anisuzzmana. Cultural Minister Asaduzzaman Noor was…
Alwaleed sells Movenpick Hotels to AccorHotels
Prince Alwaleed bin Talal’s Kingdom Holding and its partners have agreed to sell Movenpick Hotels and Resorts to its associate firm AccorHotels. The deal is expected to close in the second half of 2018, Kingdom Holding said in a statement.…
Priyanka excited to return to Hindi movies
International icon Priyanka Chopra is all set to return to Hindi cinema with her upcoming film titled Bharat paired opposite Salman Khan. This is Priyanka’s first film in nearly three years after Prakash Jha’s Jai Gangaajal. Her Indian fans have…
Madhuri starts shooting for Kalank
Karan Johar finally announced the commencement of Kalank a few days back. The film, which is being deemed as KJo’s most passionate project, stars Varun Dhawan, Alia Bhatt, Madhuri Dixit, Sanjay Dutt, Sonakshi Sinha and Aditya Roy Kapur. After Alia…
Royal baby named Prince Louis
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have named their third child Louis Arthur Charles. The couple’s second son was born at 11:01 BST on Monday at the Lindo Wing of St Mary’s Hospital in London, weighing 8lb 7oz. A tweet…
56th death anniversary of Sher-e-Bangla Friday
The 56th death anniversary of Sher-e-Bangla Abul Kashem Fazlul Huq will be observed in the country in a befitting manner tomorrow.
Cruise control: ‘MI6’ star shows off stunt skills
Tom Cruise regaled CinemaCon Wednesday with a demonstration of his renowned stuntman skills, as Paramount Pictures led the showcase of its upcoming movies with a preview of “Mission: Impossible – Fallout.” Appearing on stage with Christopher McQuarrie, who returned to…
Disney delights ‘Star Wars’ devotees at CinemaCon
Disney treated attendees at Las Vegas movies convention CinemaCon to footage from its hotly-anticipated “Solo: A Star Wars Story” on Tuesday as it whetted appetites for its upcoming slate of blockbusters.
Belal Chowdhury passes away
Dhaka – Ekushey Padak winner poet Belal Chaudhuri breathed his last this noon while undergoing treatment at Anwar Khan Modern Hospital in the city.
Sonam to quit Bollywood!
Sonam Kapoor’s wedding has been one of the most talked about topics of discussion in the industry. A lot of speculations are being made about Sonam-Anand’s wedding. Recent reports suggested that Sonam will be shifting to London post her wedding…
It’s a boy for Kate on England’s national day
London, April 23 — For Kate, the wait is over. The Duchess of Cambridge gave birth Monday to a healthy baby boy — a third child for Kate and Prince William and fifth in line to the British throne.
Jabbarer Boli Kela kicks off at Laldigi Maidan on Tuesday
The 110th traditional Abdul Jabbar Wrestling Competition, popularly known as Abdul Jabbarer Boli Kela, will commence at its permanent venue, the Laldighi Maidan, on Tuesday.
Allama Dr. Muhammad Iqbal: The glorifying poet of the world
M.I.Rahman Allama Dr. Muhammad Iqbal was one of the greatest literary figures of 20th century. His personality had the unique combination of the heart of the poet and head of a thinker. He had combined in himself both poetic imagination…
Mini-Me’ actor Verne Troyer dead at 49
Verne Troyer, best known for his role as Mini-Me in the “Austin Powers” movies, died Saturday. He was 49. While no cause of death was revealed, a post on Troyer’s official social media accounts spoke of the diminutive actor’s “recent…
Queen rolls her eyes when Charles addresses her as ‘Mummy’
Queen Elizabeth II has marked her 92nd birthday with a Saturday night concert in London, smiling on stage with the Royal Family in attendance and a spectacular line-up of singers including Sting and Shaggy, Tom Jones and Kylie Minogue. The…
Thousands sing ‘Happy Birthday’ to Queen Elizabeth II
London, Apr 22 (AP/UNB) — The audience at Royal Albert Hall got a rare treat Saturday — the chance to sing “Happy Birthday” to the longest reigning monarch in British history.
Film ‘Gopon’ to participate at Moscow Detective Fest
Entertainment Desk Ashraf Shishir’s second feature film Gopon – The Inner Sound will participate in the 20th International Festival of Detective Films and Television programs on Law-Enforcement Themes, known as Detective Fest, in Moscow, Russia. The five-day festival will begin…
Avicii found dead at 28
Swedish DJ Avicii, one of the world’s biggest dance music stars, has died in Oman at the age of 28. Avicii’s club anthems include Wake Me Up, Levels, and recently, Lonely Together with Rita Ora. His representative said in a…
Legendary scientist at lab that developed atomic bomb dies
Los Alamos, Apr 21 (AP/UNB) — Scientist Nerses “Krik” Krikorian, who was born a refugee and later became a legend in the once-secret New Mexico city where the atomic bomb was developed, has died. He was 97.