Dhaka, Oct 2 (UNB) – Iconic rockstar James (real name Faruq Mahfuz Anam), one of Bangladesh’s most beloved artists who also enjoys regional fame following forays into Bollywood, turned 55 on Wednesday.
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Prince Harry lashes out at press for treatment of Meghan
London, Oct 2 (AP/UNB) — Prince Harry has lashed out at the British media for its treatment of his wife, Meghan, accusing it of hounding her the way it did his mother, Princess Diana, who died in a 1997 car…
Meghan sues British tabloid over personal letter
London, Oct 2 (AP/UNB) — British royal Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has sued a tabloid newspaper that she claims illegally published a personal letter she wrote to her father.
Meghan sues British tabloid over personal letter
British royal Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has sued a tabloid newspaper that she claims illegally published a personal letter she wrote to her father.
Director promises dank thrills in Thai cave boys rescue saga
Their story gripped the world: determined divers racing against time and water to rescue 12 boys and their soccer coach trapped for more than two weeks in a flooded cave deep inside a northern Thai mountain.
‘Abominable’ No.1 with $21M; Zellweger’s ‘Judy’ sings out
The DreamWorks animated adventure “Abominable” topped the box office with $20.9 million in ticket sales over the weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday.
Helen Mirren runs down runway barefoot in a jubilant moment
The crowd absolutely loved it Dhaka, Sept 30 (UNB)- Helen Mirren just added one more bullet point to the laundry list of reasons why we love her.
Russian theater and film director Mark Zakharov dies at 85
Moscow, Sep 28 (AP/UNB) — Mark Zakharov, a renowned Russian theater and film director whose productions were widely acclaimed and loved by several generations of Russians, has died. He was 85.
‘French Spiderman’ climbs Frankfurt high-rise, faces fine
An urban climber known as the “French Spiderman” has climbed a high-rise building in the German city of Frankfurt and now faces a fine for his effort.
The surrender of intelligence
Sudhirendar Sharma While there is no denying that algorithms have eased life by managing the information explosion, that it does so at the cost of reducing rich diversity into a world of niches has often gone unnoticed? Google does what…
Split no more, Spider-Man gets another swing with Marvel
Los Angeles, Sep 27 (AP/UNB) — Spider-Man won’t be leaving the Marvel Cinematic Universe anytime soon.
Marvel’s Kevin Feige to produce new ‘Star Wars’ film
WASHINGTON (BSS/AFP) – Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige will develop a new “Star Wars” as part of the franchise’s next wave of projects, The Hollywood Reporter said Wednesday.
Aurora survivors urge ‘Joker’ studio to support gun control
Denver, Sept 25 (AP/UNB) — Alarmed by violence depicted in a trailer for the upcoming movie “Joker,” some relatives of victims of the 2012 Aurora movie theater shooting asked distributor Warner Bros. on Tuesday to commit to gun control causes.
Swedish climate activist Thunberg wins ‘Alternative Nobel’
Denmark, Sept 25 (AP/UNB) — Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg is among four people named Wednesday as the winners of a Right Livelihood Award, also known as the “Alternative Nobel.”
‘Believe her’ -Michelle Williams urges respect for women
New York, Sept 23 (AP/UNB) — Michelle Williams said in her Emmy winning speech that women need to be listened to and fairly compensated for their work.
Holy anniversary! Displays of bat signal fete Batman at 80
New York, Sept 22 (AP/UNB) — It’s no joker. The night is lighting up Saturday around the world with the famous bat signal to mark a special anniversary for Batman.
Milan Fashion: J-Lo struts updated jungle dress at Versace
Jennifer Lopez won Milan Fashion Week on Friday, wowing the crowd at Versace when she emerged wearing a version of the jungle dress that nearly broke the internet almost 20 years ago.
German aerial artist ties knot hanging on high-wire
Everyone dreams of a unique wedding to make their D-Day a memorable one. But German aerial artist Anna Traber took things to a whole new level after she tied the knot with her partner Sven Lier at a ceremony, literally…
Rituparna Sengupta in Bangladeshi film ‘Jam’
Entertainment Desk Indian actress Rituparna Sengupta will be seen in a Bangladeshi film, Jam. She reached Dhaka recently in order to begin shooting of the film. She will be busy shooting till September 26.
Harry and Meghan make 1st official tour as family in Africa
Johannesburg, Sept 20 (AP/UNB) — Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, along with their infant son, Archie, are making their first official tour as a family, starting Monday in a troubled South Africa whose president says women and children are…
No Britney Spears, no decisions made at closed court
A hearing Wednesday on the future of the court conservatorship that for 11 years has controlled the money and affairs of Britney Spears ended with no decisions made and no appearance from the pop star.
‘Rupali Guitar’ unveiled in Chattogram
The Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) on Wednesday opened the sculpture of a ‘Rupali Guitar’ in memory of legendary guitarist and singer Ayub Bachchu, in city’s Prabartak intersection.
Amazon Prime Video to stream Rihanna’s lingerie show
New York, Sept 19 (AP/UNB) — Rihanna believes women of all shapes, colors and sizes should be celebrated, and that spirit of inclusion has made her lingerie and beauty lines massive successes.
‘Lord of the Rings’ show to start filming in New Zealand
US-based streaming giant Amazon announced Wednesday its big-budget “Lord of the Rings” series will within months start filming in New Zealand, home to Peter Jackson’s movies of the fantasy epic.
It’s time to clear the air
Sudhirendar Sharma Over years, an ecosystem of ignorance and denial has transformed air pollution from a meek cat into an assertive tiger.
Hasina receives Dr Kalam Smriti Excellence Awards
Dhaka – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday received the Dr Kalam Smriti International Excellence Awards-2019, constituted to disseminate the ideals and teachings of noted scientist and former Indian President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.
Model Naomi Campbell in spotlight at London Fashion Week
London, Sep 15, (AP/UNB) — Model Naomi Campbell took center stage at London Fashion Week on Saturday night with a gala charity benefit at the impressive setting of the world famous British Museum.
Annie Silverstein’s ‘Bull’ wins top prize at Deauville
The American Film Festival in Deauville, France, awarded its top prize to Annie Silverstein’s “Bull”, jury president Catherine Deneuve announced on Saturday.
Saturn Awards: Game of Thrones, Avengers Endgame triumph
Saturn Awards: Game of Thrones, Avengers Endgame triumph As was expected, two of the biggest events in the pop culture of last decade — Avengers: Endgame and Game of Thrones’ eighth and final season — dominated the 45th edition of…
Yunus portrait commissioned by Vanderbilt University
Dhaka, Sept 14 – Sedrick Huckaby, an American artist, visited Yunus Centre last week to paint a portrait of Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus for the Vanderbilt Trailblazers portrait series which honours members of the Vanderbilt community who broke barriers.