An Indian court Thursday cleared Bollywood superstar Salman Khan of killing a homeless man in a hit-and-run crash 13 years ago, acquitting him of all charges after he filed an appeal against his conviction.“The appeal is allowed and the decision…
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Angela Markel, TIME person of the year
New York – Time magazine Wednesday named German Chancellor Angela Merkel as its “Person of the Year 2015,” hailing her leadership during Europe’s debt, refugee and migrant crises, as well as Russia’s intervention in Ukraine.
Sanjay to be freed by 7 March
Incarcerated Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt, whose five-year sentence for his involvement in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts was confirmed by the Supreme Court in March 2013, will be freed from prison by 7 March 2016, official sources said in Pune…
BD winner of Her Majesty The Queen’s young leadership award
It is today announced that a young person from Bangladesh is one of 60 young people from across the Commonwealth who are being recognised as exceptional leaders in their community. These 60 young people will receive a prestigious Queen’s Young…
Adele befriends Victoria Beckham
Singer Adele is reportedly growing close to singer-turned-fashion designer Victoria Beckham after they met and shared tips about how to raise their children in the spotlight.According to a source, Adele, who has three-year-old son Angelo with partner Simon Konecki, understands…
Sonakshi may become Fashion Designer
Actress Sonakshi Sinha, who started her career as a costume designer, says that she is open to explore fashion designing as a profession in the future.“Not now, but in the future. Never say never. I have studied fashion designing so…
facebook to reopen soon, says minister
Dhaka, – Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan on Sunday said the government will soon take a decision over lifting the ban on the social networking site facebook. The minister said this while talking to reporters after a meeting with a two-member…
I live a quiet life: Nicole Kidman
Hollywood actress Nicole Kidman says she has a “tight intimate family”.The Oscar-winning star praised her husband and country music star Keith Urban for being so good as her partner and a father.“I live a very quiet family life. I have…
‘Scarface’ actor Loggia dies at 85
Robert Loggia, the gravelly voiced character actor who danced with Tom Hanks on a giant floor keyboard in “Big”, fought aliens in “Independence Day” and trafficked in drugs in “Scarface”, died on Friday at age 85, his widow said.Loggia, who…
facebook invited for talks
Dhaka – facebook authorities are set to have talks with the Bangladesh government Sunday on issues of violence against women through the misuse the popular social networking site, official news agency BSS reported quoting state minister for posts and telecommunications…
Lucas feels like the ‘divorced father’
“Star Wars” creator George Lucas, who was not involved in making the long-awaited new film, “The Force Awakens”, said he is as ambivalent about seeing the movie as a divorced father would be about attending his child’s wedding.Lucas, who sold…
Chris Brown cancels tour down under
American R&B singer Chris Brown has cancelled a planned tour to Australia and New Zealand, his promoter said Wednesday, after officials indicated he would be denied a visa over his conviction for assaulting pop star Rihanna. Australia suggested in September…
Psy releases new album
South Korean rapper Psy, who catapulted to fame in 2012 with hit song “Gangnam Style”, released his latest album on Monday, which includes a song featuring American rapper will.i.am.”This album is basically based on dance music and includes genre elements…
Macbeth was “daunting”:Fassbender
Michael Fassbender says taking on the role of Macbeth was a daunting task and he sought advice from his “X-Men” co-star Scottish actor James McAvoy in the latest big screen adaption of William Shakespeare’s tragedy.”Shame” and “Steve Jobs” actor Fassbender…
Spielberg wants new ‘Indiana Jones’
Film director Steven Spielberg said Monday that he would love to shoot a fifth “Indiana Jones” film before the hero of the series, Harrison Ford, hits 80.The Hollywood legend told French radio RTL that he was itching to make another…
‘Hunger Games’ tops Box Office
Moviegoers said goodbye to Katniss Everdeen and welcomed back Rocky Balboa, a series of farewells and reunions that powered Thanksgiving box office receipts above last year’s holiday.”The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2″ led a crowded field of contenders, topping…
Rashed Uddin, a rising star of tomorrow
Rashed Uddin, a popular actor, came into the limelight around 2010 when he performed in “moza mare foza vai.”
Redmayne made Radcliffe jealous
Actor Daniel Radcliffe says he is jealous of the wonderful wizard outfit Eddie Redmayne gets to wear in “Harry Potter” spin-off film “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them”.”Oh f**k you, Eddie, in your brilliant costume… I got jeans and…
Anne Hathaway expecting first child
Oscar-winning Hollywood actress Anne Hathaway and her husband, producer Adam Shulman, are expecting their first child, according to the website of celebrity news outlet E!”Anne is in her second trimester and feeling great!” a source close to the 33-year-old told…
5 day music festival begins
Five-day Bengal music festival began at Army Stadium in Dhaka on Friday evening.Noted musicians and artistes of the sub-continent are taking part in the Bengal Classical Music Festival.This year’s event is dedicated to artist Qayyum Choudhury who died on deck…
Adele’s new album creates history
Adele’s new album 25 has sold more than 800,000 copies in its first week of release – the highest ever figure for a single UK chart week.The album shifted more copies than the next 86 albums in the chart combined,…
Mim says no to Bollywood role
Dhallywood hit maker Bidya Sinha Saha Mim said no to Vishesh Films, an Indian film producing company, owned by filmmaker brothers Mahesh Bhatt and Mukesh Bhatt.In a tete-a-tete with Prothom Alo, Mim said Vishesh Films offered her a role for…
Cindy taught daughter to pose
Supermodel Cindy Crawford taught her 14-year-old daughter Kaia Gerber how to strike a perfect pose.“She taught me to have a thought behind every single pose. That way, when you look at the photos afterwards, it feels deeper than just staring…
Saudi poet sentenced to death for Apostasy
Reverses Earlier Ruling of 4 Years, 800 Lashes (Beirut) – A Saudi court sentenced a Palestinian man to death for apostasy on November 17, 2015, for alleged blasphemous statements during a discussion group and in a book of his poetry.…
Preity Zinta getting married soon
Actress-turned cricket entrepreneur Preity Zinta is going to tie the knot with her American beau Gene Goodenough in January.According to Indian media reports, she will be flying to the US for the purpose and it will be a small and…
Hollywood making narcissist:Hemsworth
Actor Chris Hemsworth shared that Hollywood is set up to turn a person into a complete narcissist.The “Into the Heart of the Sea” actor spoke about the importance of staying grounded in the industry, in an interview to Vanity Fair…
Bangladesh-India Nazrul confce begins Wednesday
Dhaha – Bangladesh-India Nazrul Conference 2015 will begin in the country on Wednesday. The conference will be held in Dhaka, Chittagong and Feni from November 25 to December 3, said a press release of Nazrul Academy on Tuesday.
Celine Dion pays tribute to Paris victims
Celine Dion on Sunday led the music industry in an emotional tribute to the victims of the Paris attacks, as the American Music Awards heard appeals for a peaceful world.The Canadian singer sang Edith Piaf’s classic “Hymne a l’Amour” (“Hymn…
Gulzar appointed to Tagore chair
Indian filmmaker-lyricist Gulzar has been appointed as ‘Tagore Professor of Indian Literature’ at Panjab University in India.The appointment was approved by the PU syndicate, the institution’s decision-making body, on Sunday. “Panjab University Syndicate on Sunday decided to appoint noted film…
BBC independence ‘eroded’:Tony Hall
The BBC’s political independence has been gradually eroded, according to the corporation’s director general. In a speech to business leaders on Monday, Tony Hall will urge changes to the way the broadcaster is regulated.He wants licence fee payers to have…