Amy Sherman-Palladino won both the writing and directing Emmys for comedy series .The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel “Game of Thrones” and “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” won the top prizes at the Emmy awards on Monday on a night of upsets for…
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Kumar Shanu in Muhin’s composition for first time
Entertainment Desk Legendary Indian singer of the Subcontinent Kumar Shanu has lent his voice for first time under music composition and arrangement by Bangladeshi singer and music director of present time Muhin Khan.
Americans’ star Matthew Rhys wins best drama actor Emmy
Welsh actor Matthew Rhys on Monday took home the Emmy for best actor in a drama series for his role in FX’s Cold War spy thriller “The Americans” — a big win for the critically acclaimed show in its final…
Champa, Jaya to meet at judges’ panel
Entertainment Desk The two popular actresses Champa and Jaya from two generation are sitting together in the judges’ panel. They are both going to judge the ‘Notun Mukher Sondhane’, one of the Bangladeshi film industry’s premier talent pipelines that returned after…
Publication ceremony of two books on Kazi Zafar held
Dhaka, Sept 17 – The publication ceremony of two books on Jatiya Party leader and former prime minister Kazi Zafar Ahmed was held at the National Press Club in Dhaka on Monday with speakers calling for upholding the spirit of…
Kareena to star in a woman-centric dark comedy?
After welcoming little Taimur Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan finally made her come back in films with Shashanka Ghosh’s Veere Di Wedding.
Green Book’ wins Toronto film festival audience prize
Peter Farrelly’s dramatic comedy buddy movie “Green Book,” starring Mahershala Ali and Viggo Mortensen, won the Toronto International Film Festival audience prize on Sunday, making it a surprise Oscar contender.
Kangana to work with Saroj Khan
The iconic choreographer Saroj Khan is all set to choreograph a song for Kangana Ranaut’s Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi.
Shah Rukh gets felicitated with the Game Changer Award
Bollywood’s most loved star, fondly known as the King of Romance – Shah Rukh Khan was yesterday felicitated with The Economic Times Game Changers of India – Hall of Fame award for “His Unmatched Contribution To Globalising Indian Cinema” at…
Have Disha Patani, Tiger Shroff called it quits?
From dancing buddies to movie co-stars, Disha Patani and Tiger Shroff shared an impeccable chemistry off and on screen.
John on stepping into Aamir Khan’s shoes for Sarfarosh 2
John Abraham’s last release Satyamev Jayate fared well at the box-office. John has completely shifted over to the genre of hard-hitting films currently. But looks like the actor is ready to push his limits a little more with his upcoming…
Serena Williams talks fashion, not fouls one week later
Las Vegas, Sept 15 (AP/UNB) — Serena Williams talked about her fashion business and her family, but not tennis fouls during a Friday appearance before a business trade group in Las Vegas.
Weinstein accuser reveals video of apparent harassment
Video footage emerged Wednesday showing disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein apparently sexually harassing a woman who subsequently accused him of rape.
Soumitra Chatterjee receives honorary D Litt
Culture Desk Soumitra is considered to be a living legend and is acknowledged as one of the most versatile actors of Indian cinema. He was dizcovered and mentored by Satyajit Ray, for whom he has acted in 14 films and…
Fashion needs to be sustainable – taking an X-Ray view at the challenge
By Connect4Climate Fashion comes at a huge cost to people and planet. From water pollution to toxic chemical use, the clothes and accessories we wear harm our world. The Connect4Climate program of the World Bank Group is supporting the newly-forged…
PM opens hotel InterContinental Dhaka
Dhaka, Sept 13 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday evening formally inaugurated hotel Ruposhi Bangla with a new name, ‘InterContinental Dhaka’, on completion of its four years of basic renovation work.
People in film business have a tendency to gravitate towards depression: Mahesh Bhatt
Having been in the industry for more than four decades, filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt has seen many artists come and go. The director says the unpredictable nature of Bollywood can drive anyone insane and make them walk away from movies forever.…
Famed flute artiste Ustad Azizul Islam demonstrated musical talents
Famed flute artiste Ustad Azizul Islam demonstrated his musical talents before the Dhaka audience at the Poet Sufia Kamal Auditorium of Bangladesh National Museum.
Hotel InterContinental Dhaka opens again Thursday
After four years of basic renovation works, hotel Ruposhi Bangla, a historic hotel for many reasons, is set to reemerge with a new name as InterContinental Dhaka on Thursday.
‘Swapnajaal’, ‘Poramon 2’ to hit US theatres
Entertainmnet Desk Chief Executive Officer of Bioscope Films Raj Hamid informed that the films ‘Swapnajaal’, ‘Poramon 2’will be screened in US to spread Bangla culture in the heart of that country.
Case filed against singer Nancy
A case was recently filed against popular Bangladeshi singer Nazmun Munira Nancy and her younger brother Shahriar Aman Sunny. Sunny’s wife Samiun Nahar Shanu filed the case with Netrakona Sadar police station under the Women and Child Repression Prevention Act…
Serena ‘out of line’ in US Open final but umpire ‘blew it’
Billie Jean King says Serena Williams was “totally out of line” for her outburst in the US Open final, but also believes umpire Carlos Ramos “blew it”.
Development concerts launched in 20 districts
The Cultural Affairs Ministry and the District Administration have jointly launched development concerts “Aprotirodhya Agrajatray Bangladesh” to project development activities of the country.
Xavier Dolan slips in English language debut at Toronto film fest
Canadian filmmaker Xavier Dolan made his English-language debut on Monday, premiering “The Death and Life of John F. Donovan” at the Toronto film festival.
New Miss America glad, didn’t have to don swimsweet to win
The first woman to win the Miss America crown without having to don a swimsuit says she’s glad she didn’t have to.
Chirkutt to perform in Australia for the first time
Culture Desk Popular band Chirkutt will be leaving for Australia in October. A facebook post by the band has revealed the news. They will perform in a concert titled “Bangladesh Night” in Sydney on October 13.
German pop star goes missing at sea
Search and rescue workers were actively seeking Sunday a German pop star who went missing while on a cruise off Canada’s coast, the Royal Canadian Navy said.
Three British schoolboys visit Porsche Museum in Stuttgart
Monowara Begum Moni Oh nice, yells Hasib al Rashid, 12 at the first sight at the Porsche Porsche-Museum a, museum Architecture in book form. The Porsche museum itself is an architectural wonder of metal and glass.
Syrian war documentary wins top Venice prizes
A film that follows two friends through four nightmarish years of the Syrian civil war has lifted some of the top prizes at the Venice film festival, which ends Saturday.
Rapper Mac Miller dead
Rapper Mac Miller, who found fame early with his raucous, retro hip-hop but struggled with substance abuse and a painfully public breakup with pop star Ariana Grande, died Friday, officials said. He was 26.