Washington (AP/UNB) — Time magazine on Wednesday named Donald Trump its Person of the Year, bestowing what the president-elect called an “honor” even as he derided the idea that he’ll lead “the Divided States of America.” That was a reference…
Category: Celebrity
Beyonce leads Grammy nominations in crowded field
Beyonce led the Grammy Award nominations Tuesday amid acclaim for her “Lemonade” album but she faced spirited competition from other chart-topping artists including Adele. Beyonce received nods in nine categories for the music industry’s biggest night including Album of the…
India mourns Amma: Jayalalithaa buried with full state honour
Dhaka – Former Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa was laid to rest at MGR Memorial on the Marina Beach in Chennai on Tuesday evening with full state honours. The body was taken from Rajaji Hall in Triplicane at around…
Lady Gaga says she has traumatic stress after being raped at 19
US pop star Lady Gaga says she has been suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) since being raped at the age of 19.She revealed her mental illness during a visit to a homeless shelter for young LGBT people last month.In…
Comedian Jimmy Kimmel to host 2017 Oscars
Late night television presenter Jimmy Kimmel ended months of speculation Monday over who would host the Oscars in February—announcing that he has been tapped to front the glitzy ceremony. It will be the first time for the comedian, who has…
India’s iconic politician J Jayalalitha dies at 68
One of India’s most influential and colourful politicians, J Jayalalitha, has died at 68. The chief minister of Tamil Nadu state suffered a heart attack on Sunday night and died at 23:30 local time (18:00 GMT) on Monday, Chennai’s Apollo…
Karan Johar to produce India’s first war-at-sea film
Entertainment Desk Karan Johar has teamed up with AA Films to produce India’s first war-at-sea film ‘The Ghazi Attack’. Taking to Twitter, the 44-year-old director chose Indian Navy Day to announce the film, which is set to release on February…
Aditya Chopra is humble: Vaani Kapoor
Actress Vaani Kapoor, who is gearing up for the release of her second film “Befikre”, has praised its director Aditya Chopra saying that he is a humble man. Asked how was it working with Chopra, Vaani told IANS over phone…
Salman to appear on 100th episode of ‘Koffee With Karan’
Superstar Salman Khan will appear on the 100th episode of filmmaker Karan Johar’s popular chat show “Koffee With Karan”. Salman, who will be part of the show for the second time, will be accompanied by his brothers Sohail Khan and…
Was Dale Bhagwagar aware of Elena Kazan’s fate on Bigg Boss?
Bigg Boss 10 has suffered its biggest blows this week. Media reports say, as per TRP ratings, the show does not feature anywhere among the top ten shows on television. Moreover, BB10 had to let go of one of its…
Tamannah Bhatia to try something new
The stunning and talented actress Tamannah Bhatia who recently gave a super-hit blockbuster with Prabhudeva and Sonu Sood in the trilingual film Tutak Tutak Tutiya is all set to create fire on stage with her sensations dance moves. The Bollywood…
Mom-to-be Kareena graces magazine cover
Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor is just a few days away from delivering her first child, but that hasn’t stopped her from working. And her fans are so glad about the same because Bebo has been constantly proving to be a…
Thousands pay last respects to Fidel Castro in Santiago
Cuban President Raul Castro has led final tributes to his brother Fidel at an event in the city of Santiago. Tens of thousands of Cubans attended the ceremony, as well as world leaders. Raul Castro vowed to honour the socialist…
Show world my mum is alive, says son
The son of Gulnara Karimova, the once powerful daughter of the late Uzbek president Islam Karimov, has called for her whereabouts to be made public. In an exclusive interview with the BBC, Islam Karimov Junior denied recent reports suggesting his…
Crown prince formally takes over as Thailand’s new king
Bangkok (AP/UNB) — Thailand has a new king, with the country’s crown prince formally taking the throne to succeed his much-revered late father, who reigned for 70 years. The new monarch, who received the title “His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn…
Rapper Kanye West released from hospital: Media reports
Rapper Kanye West was released from hospital on Wednesday, according to media outlets citing unidentified sources, more than a week after he was admitted for exhaustion. CNN and the Los Angeles Times said West left the UCLA Medical Center. People…
Swadhinata Sangsad delivers Personality Award ’16
Cultural Correspondent Swadhinata Sangsad” organised a discussion session, cultural programme and prize giving ceremony at the Shawkat Osman Auditorium of Central Public Library in Shahbagh. Dr Md Azizur Rahman, vice-chancellor of Uttara University; Rotarian ABM Nurul Kabir; senior journalist Mohosinul…
Thailand’s parliament invites crown prince to assume throne
Bangkok (AP/UNB)— Thailand’s parliament on Tuesday named Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn as the new king, completing a formal step for the heir to take the throne following the death of his father last month. The Cabinet, following a 1924 law on…
World’s oldest living person celebrates 117th birthday
The Italian woman who is the world’s oldest living person has marked her 117th birthday by blowing out all the candles on her cake.Emma Morano received a greeting from Italy’s president, read by an official, and a visit from two…
Tahsa, Konal’s first duet for romantic film
Culture Desk Talented singer composer, model and actor Tahsan and with renowned singer Konal will sing a song together for the first time. The song will also be a movie song. The film “Tumi Je Amaar” is being directed…
Younger Cubans grieve Castro, 9-day mourning begins Monday
Havana — Cuba will observe nine days of mourning for Fidel Castro, including a three-day journey by his ashes along the route taken by the rebel army he led on a victorious march across the island in 1959. The plans…
World reacts to death of Cuba’s Fidel Castro
Psris (BSS/AFP) – The legacy of Cuba’s Fidel Castro elicited reactions Saturday from leaders and figures from around the world many of whom remembered him as a friend and ally, while exiles in Miami celebrated his death. Here are some…
Aamir started smoking again
Entertainment Desk For almost a year Aamir Khan stayed away from smoking but according to reports, the actor has given into the habit yet again. With his new film, Dangal set to hit theatres this December, Aamir ‘s anxiousness has…
Fidel Castro, Latin American Marxist idol, dies at 90
Havana (AP/UNB) – Former Cuban President Fidel Castro has died at age 90, his brother, President Raul Castro announced late Friday on state television. Fidel Castro, who led a rebel army to improbable victory in Cuba, embraced Soviet-style communism and…
Bappi Lahiri enjoyed his first animated voice
Indians seem to be the flavour of the season in Hollywood. After Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone set the tone right, it is Bappi Lahiri who has now decided to spread his bling in the west. The veteran composer has…
Obama makes final Thanksgiving turkey pardon
President Barack Obama got the holiday mood started at the White House on Wednesday with the traditional pardoning of the national Thanksgiving turkey, this time with his nephews standing in for daughters Malia and Sasha.The light-hearted ceremony in the Rose…
FBI clears Pitt of child abuse allegations
The FBI has concluded its review of a murky, September incident involving actor Brad Pitt and his children aboard an airplane, and no charges will be brought in the case, a bureau spokeswoman said Tuesday. In a statement, spokeswoman Laura…
Pope Francis allows Catholic priests to forgive abortions
Dhaka – Pope Francis on Monday extended indefinitely to all Roman Catholic priests the power to forgive abortion, a right previously reserved for bishops or special confessors in most parts of the world, according to reports received in Dhaka. Francis,…
Remembering André Malraux
Dhaka – In commemoration of the 40th anniversary of André Malraux’s passing, under the patronage of the Ministry of Cultural Affairs, Government of Bangladesh and the Embassy of France in Dhaka, Alliance Française and Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy are organising a…
Marilyn Monroe birthday dress fetches $4.8m
The dress worn by Marilyn Monroe as she sang “Happy Birthday Mr President” to John F Kennedy has been sold at auction for $4.8m (£3.9m). The figure-hugging Jean Louis gown, with 2,500 crystals, was bought by the Ripley’s Believe It…