The Zoya Akhtar directorial starring Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh in the lead was one of the most successful films this year. The film which was based on the underground rap culture had some powerful performances by film’s other star…
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Celebrities spotted at ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 matches
Entertainment Desk Famous actors and musicians stepped out of their sets and studios to join the world cup festivities that started on May 30 and will continue till July 14. From Mick Jagger and Ed Sheeran to Jaya Ahsan and…
The danger of ‘profit-only’ motive: Prof Yunus
6th ISBD celebrated in Russia; Three Zeros’ Russian edition launched Dhaka, July 6 – Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus has said the world will soon face extinction if businesses and industries continue to pursue the single-minded pursuit of only profit.…
‘Laugh-In’ star Arte Johnson dies at age 90
The versatile actor Johnson won an Emmy for his work on Dan Rowan and Dick Martin’s Laugh-In in 1969 and was among the troupe members who developed breakout characters. Arte Johnson, a lurking presence on US television’s Rowan & Martin’s…
Hollywood producer charged over 1MDB scandal
The Malaysian producer of Hollywood film “The Wolf of Wall Street” and stepson of the country’s disgraced ex- leader was charged today with illegally receiving almost $250 million from state fund 1MDB . Riza Aziz pleaded not guilty to five…
Cheating case filed against Hrithik
Actor Hrithik Roshan has been booked on the charge of cheating along with three officials of a health and wellness start-up, for which he was a brand ambassador, following a complaint by its client alleging that “false promises” were made…
Singer Bipul Bhattacharya’s 6th death anniversary today
Cultural Correspondent Singer Bipul Bhattacharya 6th death anniversary today. Bipul Bhattacharya was among those who worked to inspire the nation during the Liberation War. He was the lead vocalist of the troupe Bangladesh Mukti Shangrami Shilpi Shangstha led by Tagore…
Alia may sing for own music video
Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt, who has crooned a few songs in her movies, may soon release and feature in her own music video. Pinkvilla and Mumbai Mirror claimed that Alia may sing a song and feature in the music video,…
Oscar Winner Malek sought reassurances over Bond film role
Oscar winner US actor Rami Malek has revealed he thought twice before signing up to play the lead villain in the latest long-awaited James Bond film opposite Daniel Craig. The actor, who won the Oscar this year for his performance…
‘Serena is Serena’: Goose bumps, selfie, loss to Williams
Wimbledon, Jul 3 (AP/UNB) — Used to be that players would dread the prospect of facing Serena Williams, especially at Wimbledon. Nowadays, they seem to be eager to go up against her — not because they think they can beat…
Michael Jackson fans sue in French court
Michael Jackson fan clubs are set to sue two alleged child abuse victims of Michael Jackson in a French court this week over their claims in the recent HBO documentary “Leaving Neverland”. Thursday’s hearing will take place at a court…
London to host Miss World final,130 contestants for crown
The world’s largest annual international event returns to London for its 69thyear London, 2 July 2019 – The Miss World Organisation, led by Julia Morley, Chairman and CEO, has today announced exciting plans to bring 130 incredible women from all…
Muslim Bollywood star quits acting
A Bollywood actor who starred in India’s highest-grossing film said she is quitting acting because it is incompatible with her Islamic faith, sparking a social media storm. In a lengthy social media post published yesterday , Zaira Wasim said she…
Sayeed Babu wants new beginning through ‘Naw Dorai’
Entertainment Desk Popular face of the small screen Sayeed Babu has already acted in several movies. In last year’s Eid, he came into limelight acting in role of a villain in movie ‘Poramon-2’. Later, he concentrated to acting in big…
Newly elected committee starts its journey
Culture Desk The 21-member newly elected executive committee of Actors’ Equity began its journey through a programme held at National Art Gallery Auditorium of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy in the city on June 28. The programme, titled ‘Obhinoy Shilpi Sangher Abhishekh’,…
Live musical concert at ICCB on July 19
Entertainment DeskArtistes from Bangladesh and India to perform at the Noborattri Hall of International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in the capital on July 19. Jointly organized by ATN Events and Sunglow Entertainment, ‘Saregamapa’ reality show-famed Bangladeshi singer Nobel and popular…
Band ‘Bhanga Bangla’ on Sony Music
Entertainment Desk Los Angeles based Bangladeshi trap group Bhanga Bangla has become the first Bangladeshi band to strike a deal with Sony Music, one of the largest record labels in the world. The group announced the development through a post…
Vatican to honour Prof Yunus with ‘Lamp of Peace’ award
Bangkok, June 29 (UNB) – Vatican will honour Prof Muhammed Yunus with the ‘Lamp of Peace’, an award exclusively given to honour those who work towards promoting peace and harmony. Pope Francis has invited Nobel Laureate Prof Yunus to the…
Sheryl Crow: Universal Studios fire destroyed all my master tapes
Sheryl Crow says the original tapes of albums including Tuesday Night Music Club and The Globe Sessions went up in flames in a fire at Universal Studios. The singer told the BBC “all her masters” were destroyed when an archive…
German record label releases Bangladeshi music video
Entertainment Desk Majestic Casual Records, a German record label known as a pioneer in the indie music world, released a Bangladeshi music video, titled Easier, on its official YouTube channel on June 20. The hyped music video has created a…
South Korea’s ‘Song-Song’ couple seek divorce, stunning fans
Seoul, Jun 27 (AP/UNB) — South Korean superstar couple Song Joong-ki and Song Hye-kyo are seeking a divorce to end their celebrity marriage of less than two years. Dubbed as “Song-Song couple,” both have huge followings across Asia and elsewhere.…
Shakib Khan to produce four films
Entertainment Desk Dhallywood Superstar Shakib Khan is going to produce four films. Names of the films were announced at a signing event at the Zahir Raihan VIP Projection Hall of Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC) recently . ‘Veer’, ‘Fighter’, ‘Password…
James to rock Europe
Entertainment Desk Nagar Baul James is set to rock his fans in Europe. On Tuesday, he flew to Sweden with his band to perform in a concert on Friday in the capital, Stockholm. On the same day, James will fly…
First James Bond film poster sells for £15k at auction
Dhaka, June 26 (UNB) – A poster from the first ever James Bond movie, Dr No, has sold for £15,000, reports BBC. It was among more than 400 cinema posters on sale in what auctioneers said was the “largest cinema…
Katrina back in Mumbai
Katrina Kaif is one of the hottest Bollywood celebs. The actress enjoys a massive fan following and hence everything she does gathers momentum over the internet in no time. Her fans love to keep a tab on her whereabouts through…
Korean-Bangla cultural programme at DU
DU Correspondent With the participation of students of Hanseo University of South Korea and Dhaka University (DU), a cultural show titled “Korean-Bangla Cultural Programme-2019” was held today. BAC international and Unique International Language School in association with Dhaka University Central…
Faria, Bappy to star in ‘Dhaka 2040’
Entertainment Desk Popular actors Nusraat Faria and Bappy will team up for film-maker Dipankar Dipon’s upcoming film, “Dhaka 2040.” The working title of the film is “Dhaka-2040” but it might be subject to change, according to a source. Nusraat and…
Poets in Bangladesh celebrate World Festival of Poetry denouncing war
Culture Desk With a strong anti-war message poets across the globe celebrated a unique ‘World Festival of Poetry’ (WFP) on June 21 and 22. Renowned and budding poets in Dhaka joined hands with the world poetic fraternity in as many…
Syrian potter strives to keep craft alive amid war
Syria, June 23 (Xinhua/UNB) — After the war in the Syrian northern city of Aleppo broke out, Zakaraia Qarkoush, carrying his pottery craft, escaped to the central city of Homs. Ahead of the war, there were 13 pottery factories in…
BD official TV programs to be seen in India too: Minister
Dhaka, June 23 (UNB) – Information Minister Hasan Mahmud on Sunday said the programmes aired by Bangladesh Television (BTV) will also be seen in India soon. Addressing a press conference at the secretariat, Hasan Mahmud said an agreement was signed…