Manila — Veteran actress Jaclyn Jose has become the first Filipino to win the best actress award at the Cannes Film Festival for her performance in “Ma’ Rosa” as a mother who falls prey to corrupt police after she was…
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Thirty climbers sick on Everest after two deaths
About 30 climbers have suffered frostbite or become ill on Mount Everest, after two more died from apparent altitude sickness. Two Indian climbers have also been reported missing in the mountain’s so-called “death zone” near the summit.
Mustafiz now in Indian commercial!
‘Cutter Master’ and the pride of Satkhira, Mustafizur Rahman is on a roll. Apart from his on-pitch successes, he is now featured in television commercials, as part of the Sunrisers Hyderabad entourage, he was shown in an online delivery brand’s…
Director Mendoza holds up mirror to Philippines’ dark side
Entertainment Desk Acclaimed Philippine filmmaker Brillante Mendoza is back at Cannes this year with another gritty take on his homeland, this time exploring drugs, poverty and corruption through shopkeepers trying to make ends meet. Mendoza, 55, is taking part in…
Supermodel reveals what’s in her fridge
Gigi Hadid‘s grocery list isn’t quite what you’d expect from a supermodel. “In the fridge, I always have Evian, soda, orange juice, and lemonade,” she told a US magazine. “Then, I have my favourite snacks like chips, hummus, carrots, and…
Last surviving Casablanca actress Madeleine Lebeau dies
French actress Madeleine Lebeau, the last surviving cast member of the classic 1942 film Casablanca, has died at the age of 92, her family says. Her stepson, filmmaker Carlo Alberto Pinelli, told the Hollywood Reporter that she had died on…
Virtual Reality puts viewer in the movie at Cannes
What if you could both watch a film and be a character in it: perhaps an animated bunny fighting off inept aliens or a humanoid robot struggling with its identity? Virtual Reality (VR) — which is revolutionising everything from gaming…
Red Hot Chili Peppers cancel shows as singer hospitalized
The Red Hot Chili Peppers on Sunday canceled a second show after abruptly scrapping a concert as frontman Anthony Kiedis was rushed to the hospital for intestinal flu. The alternative rock greats had been due to headline Saturday’s annual Weenie…
Shobnom Bubly to debut opposite Shakib Khan
Entertainment Desk You don’t really have to spell out that Shakib Khan has monopolised most of the lead roles in Dhallywood films after the sad demise of Manna. Even though Khan’s on-screen chemistry with Apu Biswas has gained more success than…
Ukraine’s Jamala wins 2016 Eurovision Song Contest
Stockholm (AP/UNB) — Ukrainian singer Jamala’s melancholic tune about Soviet dictator Josef Stalin’s 1944 deportation of the Crimean Tatars was crowned the winner of the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest early Sunday, an unusual choice for the kitschy pop fest. Susana…
Michael Jackson’s daughter Paris Jackson ‘totally out of control,’ report says
Paris Jackson’s family is concerned over the 18-year-old’s wild lifestyle as she is “totally out of control,” Radar Online reported Friday, citing a source. According to the report, late Michael Jackson’s daughter got a tongue ring and several tattoos since…
Ice Cream’ starts today in Chittagong
Entertainment Desk Ice Cream will air in Chittagong starting today. The director Redwan Rony said, “It will continue till 19th May for a five-day exhibition. There will be four shows each day. The first show will begin at 11am, the…
Tauquir, Bipasha at Cannes
Dhaka – ‘A wonderful celebration of films on our first day at Cannes’ – actor Tauquir Ahmed posted on his Facebook profile as he, along with his wife Bipasha Hayat and an entourage that includes sister-in-law Natasha Hayat Khan, father-in-law…
Hollywood takes notice as Korean films surf K-culture wave
Cultural Desk With K-pop and K-drama television series riding high across Asia and beyond, a trio of South Korean films with top billing at this year’s Cannes film festival also shows the country’s growing cinematic clout. Leading the pack is…
Marilyn Monroe’s personal belongings to go up for auction
Entertainment Desk A Revlon lipstick, part of the contents of an evening bag owned by actress Marilyn Monroe is seen in Los Angeles, May 10, 2016. Reuters A Revlon lipstick, part of the contents of an evening bag owned by…
Cannes Film Festival kicks off with Woody Allen film
The 69th Cannes Film Festival opened Wednesday amid heightened security and the premiere of a new Woody Allen film, 1930s Hollywood romance Cafe Society. Allen helped kick off the Cannes festivities with some help from the movie’s stars, Kristen Stewart…
Yunus links rule of law and poverty eradication, joins EDLO
Rome – “The underlying issues that the poor face in the finance sector can teach us valuable lessons for the justice sector: in many places, the law serves only the people who can afford it,” said Professor Muhammad Yunus, who…
Prince’s doctor arrived with test results only to find him dead
Minneapolis — A local doctor who had treated Prince twice in recent weeks showed up at the musician’s estate near here on the morning he died, only to discover that he had just been pronounced dead after being found collapsed…
Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif spotted together in Morocco
Entertainment Desk It’s only been a couple of days since Ranbir Kapoor flew to Morocco for Anurag Basu’s Jagga Jasoos. And now, Katrina Kaif has finally reached the city too. It was a long wait for the film’s unit since…
Veena Malik wants to study Islam
Veena Malik, whose appearance in the Indian TV show “Bigg Boss” sparked a row in Pakistan, is now going to devote herself to the study of Islam. Dawn News says she will do this under the guidance of Mufti Naeem…
Abdul Aziz publicises alleged affair with Mahiya Mahi
Culture Desk Abdul Aziz, the chairman of Jaaz Multimedia, recently shared a post on Facebook on Mother’s Day which somehow, bizarrely, ended up triggering widespread gossip over his alleged relationship with actress Mahiya Mahi. In the post, Aziz expressed gratitude…
AR Rahman to bring 99 songs
Entertainment Desk AR Rahman, the talented music composer from India recently talked about his much-awaited dream project 99 songs. Contrary to the title, 99 songs is not a musical album, rather, a full-length feature film. Bishesh Krishnamurti has directed the…
Eva Mendes, Ryan Gosling welcome second daughter
Entertainment Desk Hollywood stars Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling have welcomed a second daughter, after once again keeping the pregnancy under wraps, TMZ reported. Mendes, 42, who began dating the Canadian actor in 2011, gave birth to Amada on April…
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan to skip amfAR Gala for Sarbjit
Entertainment Desk Actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan will be skipping the prestigious amfAR Gala at the 69th Cannes Film Festival this year due to commitments towards her forthcoming film ‘Sarbjit’. The actress, who is the brand ambassador of L’Oral Paris, will…
Deepika Padukone with Tom Cruise
Entertainment Desk Rumours are in the air that Deepika Padukone, who just started her Hollywood journey with Vin Diesel’s xXx: the Return of Xander Cage, is starring opposite to Tom Cruise in The Mummy reboot. According to a report published…
Beyoncé make list of 50 Most Powerful Moms
Working Mother magazine exclusively revealed its 50 Most Powerful Moms of the year to PEOPLE and the list – out just in time for Mother’s Day – features some of our favorites, including Beyoncé, Adele, Carrie Underwood and more! Championing…
Irrfan Khan’s Madaari is based on a real life event
Entertainment Desk After delivering power-packed performances in Piku and Talvar, Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan will be back on the silver screen with his upcoming film Madaari. Directed by Nishikant Kamat, the film is based on a real life incident that…
World film manifestation program at Alliance Française, Dhaka from Monday
The Dhaka University Film Society (DUFS) and Renoir Film Club (RFC) at Alliance Française, Dhaka are proud to present the latest edition of World Film Manifestation Programme (WFMP). WFMP was initiated by DUFS to give film-lovers an opportunity to watch…
Tagore’s 155th birth anniversary Sunday
Dhaka – The 155th birth anniversary of Noble laureate poet Rabindranath Tagore will be celebrated across the country on Sunday. The government and different socio-cultural organisations have chalked out elaborate programmes to celebrate the birthday of the great poet. A…
Sumner Redstone dismisses ex-lover in court testimony
The ailing media mogul Sumner Redstone said he wants his former companion out of his life, repeatedly using expletives to describe her in videotaped testimony presented in court Friday. The 92-year-old billionaire, who is the controlling shareholder of Viacom and…