Netflix said on Monday it had signed a deal with 20th Century Fox to be the global streaming home for FX’s Emmy-nominated smash hit “American Crime Story.” The first season—“The People v. O.J. Simpson”—will be available around the world in…
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Prince Harry ‘regrets not speaking about Princess Diana’s death’
Prince Harry has spoken of his regret that he did not talk about how the death of his mother, Princess Diana, affected him until three years ago.The Princess of Wales was killed in a car crash in 1997, when he…
Star Trek Beyond’ boots ‘Pets’ to box office doghouse
“Star Trek Beyond” boldly went to the top of the box office in its weekend debut, sending “The Secret Life of Pets” to the doghouse in the number two spot. Paramount’s “Star Trek Beyond,” the latest installment in the 50-year-old…
Prince William says George got too many birthday gifts
London (AP/UNB) — Prince William thinks his son got too many presents on his third birthday. William declined Sunday to say what gifts Prince George received when he turned 3 two days ago.
Supreme Court clears screening of Indian Bangla movie
The Appellate Division has stayed a High Court order, which barred screening of Indian Bangla movie ‘Kelor Kirti’ in Bangladesh theatres.The four-member bench led by Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha gave the order on Sunday.
Bates Motel’ casts Rihanna in Janet Leigh role
The horror television series “Bates Motel” has cast pop star Rihanna in its final season, the show revealed during its panel at the Comic-Con fan convention on Friday. The 28-year-old diva will play Marion Crane, the role made famous by…
Of paradox and possibility
Sudhirendar Sharma While the collective power of many small (apolitical) efforts to bring about change is acknowledged, what gets missed out is the fact that development is inherently a political process. India is a land of paradox: if there is…
Sonakshi Sinha parties with rumoured beau
Entertainment Desk While Sonakshi Sinha was making heads turn with her film choices and with big money involved, her love life too was part of a lot of gossip. She has been linked with many but then it was heard…
Ranveer Singh salutes Irrfan
Entertainment Desk Ranveer Singh attended a screening of Madaari last evening and the actor has been raving about the film ever since. He even took to social media to praise Irrfan. He tweeted – “Radical stuff! An emotional thrill-ride that’ll…
Jacqueline Fernandez’s thighs Vs John Abraham’s arms
Entertainment Desk Looks like Dishoom boys John Abraham and Varun Dhawan are having a blast. Their bromance during the promotions of Dishoom is something that live audiences are enjoying the most! Especially when the “topic” is Jacqueline Fernandez, they are…
Record breaker PC
Entertainment Desk It was Priyanka Chopra‘s birthday yesterday. She is now a thrilling 34! Chopra is just a few steps away from world domination, or so it seems. Here’s a list of the things our…
Pretty Woman’ director Garry Marshall dies at 81
Hollywood director, producer and comedy giant Garry Marshall died on Tuesday at the age of 81, leaving a legacy that includes “Happy Days,” “Pretty Woman” and countless other iconic hits. The mogul died of pneumonia after suffering a stroke in…
Humayun Ahmed’s 4th death anniv today
Cultural Desk The 4th death anniversary of celebrated fiction writer, playwright and filmmaker Humayun Ahmed is being observed today (Tuesday). Humayun Ahmed’s two younger brothers Prof Muhammad Zafar Iqbal and Ahsan Habib along with their other family members and relatives…
Shooter’ latest US drama shelved after attacks
American network USA on Monday postponed sniper drama “Shooter” in the wake of the police killings in Louisiana, the latest in a string of releases hit by real-life violence. Based on the 2007 film starring Mark Wahlberg, the show was…
Ghostbusters’ charms audiences but can’t vanquish ‘Pets’
The “Ghostbusters” crew may have rooted out New York’s supernatural but failed to overpower the city’s furry critters, who topped the box office once again. “The Secret Life of Pets” grossed an impressive $50.6 million in its second weekend, according…
Rihanna cancels Nice concert
Rihanna has cancelled her upcoming concert in Nice, France following a terror attack on Thursday night that claimed the lives of at least 84 people and injured others. The 28-year-old singer was in Nice when the attack occurred, however her…
Lucky Akhand seeks govt help for treatment
Legendary singer-composer Lucky Akhand, who has been suffering from lung cancer for long, has sought assistance from the government to continue his treatment.
The rise and fall of Qandeel Baloch
The latest victim of honour killing in Pakistan, social media celebrity Qandeel Baloch, whose real name is Fauzia Azeem, was found dead in her room on Saturday morning. Police had later revealed that she was killed by her brother, Waseem,…
Harry Potter star Mathew Lewis returns to stage
To Great joy of Harry Potter fans worldwide as Mathew Lewis has announced his new venture in theater. Mathew Lewis is widely known for his character of Neville Longbottom in the Harry Potter movies. This time he will be appearing…
Shah Rukh Khan, Akshay Kumar in Forbes’ 100
Bollywood superstars Shah Rukh Khan and Akshay Kumar are among the world’s highest-paid celebrities of 2016, according to an annual list by Forbes. The list has been topped by American singer Taylor Swift with an earning of USD 170 million.…
Zoe Saldana: the action heroine who takes no prisoners
She is emerging as the go-to star for big budget action blockbusters, knocking human and alien heads together in “Avatar,” “Guardians of the Galaxy” and “Star Trek.” But 38-year-old US actress Zoe Saldana isn’t averse to giving her real-life adversaries…
Pakistani model killed after offending conservatives
Pakistani fashion model Qandeel Baloch, who recently stirred controversy by posting pictures of herself with a Muslim cleric on social media, was strangled to death by her brother, police said Saturday.
Actress Purnima’s birthday Monday
Dhaka – National Film Award winning actress Dilar Hanif Rita, popularly known as Purnima is celebrating her birthday on Monday. Purnima started her career as a Bangla movie actress in 1997 with her debut film ‘E Jibon Tomar Amar’ directed…
Dil sequel to go on floors this year
Entertainment Desk Filmmaker Indra Kumar, who has mostly been directing adult comedies, is looking forward to dabbling with the romantic genre with a sequel to his 1990 film Dil. He hopes to begin the project this year. Asked about his…
Peya joins leading law firm
Entertainment Desk Jannatul Ferdous Peya, one of the top models of the country who has made her mark in acting and anchoring as well, is now on her way to make a career in law. Peya, who was an LLB…
Palace denies Emperor Akihito plans to abdicate
The future of Japan’s monarchy was thrown into confusion on Thursday when the national broadcaster reported that Emperor Akihito was planning to abdicate after 27 years on the throne.No Japanese monarch has abdicated for almost two centuries and the revered…
Jennifer Aniston on media scrutiny over pregnancy rumours
Jennifer Aniston has said women are exposed to “absurd and disturbing” scrutiny by the media. In a blog for the Huffington Post, the actress denied rumours she was pregnant before voicing fears about the impact of the “objectification and scrutiny…
Marion Cotillard given France’s highest honour
Entertainment Desk Oscar-winning actress Marion Cotillard was among those put forward for the Legion d’Honneur, France’s highest honour, as the country celebrates its national day on Thursday. The 40-year-old star was among some 650 names from the worlds of politics,…
The delusion ‘I am not responsible’
Robert J. Burrowes One of the many interesting details to be learned by understanding human psychology is how a person’s unconscious fear works in a myriad of ways to make them believe that they bear no responsibility for a particular…
Iranian film doyen Abbas’ immense contributions to world cinema
Following the Iranian revolution in 1979, the country’s vibrant and original cinema took its place on the world stage. Among the many superb film directors who contributed to Iran’s new wave the most celebrated was Abbas Kiarostami, who has died…