Entertainment Desk Arifin Shuvoo and Nusrat Imrose Tisha starrer Ostitto was released countrywide on Friday . In the film, the two popular actors have appeared as a pair on screen for the first time. Directed by Anonno Mamun, Ostitto is…
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Aussie rock legends Midnight Oil reform
Australian rock band Midnight Oil, known for their intense live performances and political activism, announced Thursday they are reforming for gigs at home and overseas. The Oils had worldwide hits in the late 1980s and early 1990s with “Beds are…
Rock legends to perform at mega concert
The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, Neil Young, Roger Waters and The Who — the most celebrated acts in rock’n roll — will perform at a mega festival in October, organizers said Tuesday. The iconic artists have been confirmed…
Woman says she is Prince’s long-lost sister, claims part of estate
A woman claiming to be Prince’s half-sister has come forward saying she is entitled to part of the late pop star’s multimillion-dollar estate, legal documents show. Darcell Gresham Johnston filed court documents Friday in the musician’s probate case in Minnesota…
The Basu wedding!
Entertainment Desk Recently, Bollywood hotness Bipasha Basu and actor, Karan Singh Grover have tied their not. It was a complete Band Baja Barat type wedding all the way. From mehendi to reception, there was a royal feeling where Bollywood…
Sushmita Sen still the best, says Farah Khan
Entertainment Desk Farah Khan might have worked with Bollywood’s top actresses but it’s her Main Hoon Na star and former Miss Universe Sushmita Sen, who the filmmaker calls her “favourite heroine”. The comedy-drama has turned 12 on April 29 and…
Ripa wins Daytime Emmy after storming off show
Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan won a Daytime Emmy Sunday for their talk show, capping a turbulent few days which saw Ripa storm off over her co-presenter’s decision to quit. The pair shared the prize for best entertainment talk show…
Pori Moni signs film with Jazz Multimedia
Cultural Correspondent Pori Moni is set to be the face of Rokto, which is Jazz Multimedia’s latest production. The house that was searching for a “new face” initially, ended up signing the popular actress. Malek Afsari will direct the thriller…
Bijlani not happy with ‘Azhar’
Entertainment Desk A couple of days back, stories surfaced that Sangeeta might sue the makers if she finds herself being portrayed negatively in the film Azhar. The source also went on to say that Sangeeta will definitely not be watching…
Ivorians say final goodbye to rumba icon Papa Wemba with all-night tribute
Mourning Ivorian fans were performing an all-night musical tribute to honour legendary Congolese rumba star Papa Wemba, who died after collapsing on stage during a festival in Abidjan this week. Ivorian Prime Minister Daniel Kablan Duncan and Papa Wemba’s widow…
Arifin-Tisha busy promoting Ostitto
Entertainment Desk Arifin Shuvo and Tisha are planning to tour the city, targetting universities to promote their new flick, Ostitto. Director Anonno Mamun informed the media that he plans to reach out to the younger generation for promotional purposes. Moreover,…
Angelina Jolie’s latest appearance will make you feel anything but gray
Entertainment Desk We’re pretty sure Angelina Jolie looks amazing no matter what she does. The actress stepped out in London on Monday to grab dinner with politician William Hague. Angelina, who stunned in a gray dress and heels, politely waved…
LA Film Festival announces 42 world premieres
Entertainment Desk The LA Film Festival announced 42 world premieres in its competition lineup on Tuesday, boasting strong representation by women and ethnic minorities among the featured directors. The nine-day event, hosted by Film Independent, the producer of the pre-Oscar…
Alyson Hannigan says she won’t let her kids watch ‘American Pie’
Entertainment Desk Alyson Hannigan’s daughters Satyana, 7, and Keeva, 3, may be young, but the Penn & Teller: Fool Us host is already thinking about when she’ll allow them to watch her in the cult classic, American Pie. “In college,”…
Vishal-Shekhar-Shruti to perform in Dhaka
Culture Desk Bollywood’s musical sensation the duo Vishal and Shekhar will perform in Dhaka for the first time on May 5. They will be accompanied by Shruti Pathak. The concert will be held at the fourth hall of Bashundhara International…
Robert Downey Jr. joins ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’
Entertainment Desk It looks like the team-up of Spider-Man and Iron Man seen in Captain America: Civil War won’t be the duo’s last. Robert Downey Jr., who plays the red-and-gold-armored Marvel character, has closed a deal to join the cast…
Childhood friend’s emotional tribute: ‘Prince inspired us to be ourselves’
By Michael Miller Prince Rogers Nelson was an inspiration to his community long before he became an international pop star. Danae Curtis, 39, first met the artist in grade school in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and remembers Prince as a pillar of…
Bill Cosby’s wife completes giving evidence
Bill Cosby’s wife has finished giving evidence in a defamation case filed by seven women accusing the comedian of sexual assault. Camille Cosby, 72, underwent more than five hours of questioning on her second and final day before lawyers in…
Film Ice-cream dedicated to Diti and Sayem
Culture Desk The movie Ice-cream is directed by TV director Redoan Rony, who caused quite a stir back in 2012 with his debut film Chorabali. Over three years since then, he is back with his second cinematic venture titled Ice-Cream,…
Music legend Prince dead at 57
Prince, whose pioneering brand of danceable funk and virtuoso talents made him one of the most influential figures in music, died Thursday at his secluded compound in Minnesota, aged 57. It comes just a week after the enigmatic Grammy and…
US Pop superstar Prince found dead at his Minnesota home
Chanhassen, Apr 21 (AP/UNB) — Pop superstar Prince, widely acclaimed as one of the most inventive and influential musicians of his era with hits including “Little Red Corvette,” ”Let’s Go Crazy” and “When Doves Cry,” was found dead at his…
Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her 90th Birth Day
The Queen has lit the first of more than 900 beacons lighting up across the UK and overseas as part of her 90th birthday celebrations. The monarch, accompanied by Prince Philip, the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall,…
Jennifer Aniston named ‘World’s Most Beautiful Woman’
Entertainment Desk At 47, Jennifer Aniston is appreciative of how she is aging. So is People magazine. It has named the actress the “World’s Most Beautiful Woman” for 2016, reports CNN. Aniston declared herself “very, very flattered” by the honor.…
Sweety-Dipa to launch new cooking show today
Culture Desk A new cooking show will start airing from today on Ekushey Television. The show has been titled “Cooking Zone” and will be aired on every Thursday at 6.30pm. It will be presented by popular TV actresses Tanvin Sweety…
Spain’s Almodovar delivers raw drama in Cannes-selected film
In his latest film to compete in the Cannes Film Festival, Spain’s Pedro Almodovar has ditched the humour and quirkiness that marks much of his work to tell a dramatic mother-daughter story. One of 20 movies selected to compete for…
Drone flights banned during Obamas’ visit to London
Drone flights above central London and Windsor have been banned while president Barack Obama is visiting the city. Restrictions imposed by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) say that as part of the “overarching security plan” flights by drones and other…
Actress Doris Roberts dies at 90
Entertainment Desk Tributes poured in Monday for Emmy-winning actress Doris Roberts, the star of US sitcom “Everybody Loves Raymond,” who has died aged 90. Roberts picked up best supporting actress four times in the early 2000s for her portrayal of…
3-days long film exhibition begins at RU
RU Correspondent Rajshahi University Full-Length Film Organisation (RUFFO), a socio-cultural organization, organized a three-days long film exhibition has begins on Monday at 3.00pm at the university, said a press release.
Axl Rose, back with Guns N’ Roses, to front AC/DC
Axl Rose brought a reunited Guns N’ Roses to the Coachella festival on Saturday as he was announced as the new frontman of an even more veteran hard rock group — AC/DC. In one of rock’s most long discussed reunions,…
Rajnikanth in chocolate
Entertainment Desk In a rare and slightly bizzare twist, the South Indian superstar Rajinikanth has been honoured by a cafe in Chennai. They have constructed a five feet and 11 inches tall statute of Rajinikanth out of chocolate! Zuka, a…