Award-winning American actor Ron Leibman, famed for playing Rachel Green’s overbearing dad in the sitcom Friends, has died at the age of 82.
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Hello Panda lantern festival lights up NYC holiday season
New York, Dec 7, Xinhua/UNB – Hello Panda Festival, a lantern-art extravaganza presented by the China Performing Arts Agency (CPAA) North America, unveiled its illuminated displays Friday evening here at Citi Field baseball park.
Oscar winning director Mendes returns
Four years after wrapping up his second James Bond film, Oscar-winning director Sam Mendes is back, this time on the front lines of World War One in “1917,” an ambitious drama inspired by his grandfather’s experiences.
Eilish, Lizzo, Lil Nas X named 1st Apple Music Award winners
Billie Eilish will be the first recipient of the Apple Music Award for global artist of the year, one of three honors for the pop singer.
Vote for Miss Universe Bangladesh Shirin Akhter Shela
The Miss Universe Organization has just announced that the Global Vote for this year’s competition is now open. You can now vote for Miss Universe Bangladesh (contestant number 8) to enter the Top 20 until 10:59 AM BDT on Saturday,…
‘Frozen 2’ holds top spot at N.American box office
LOS ANGELES, (AFP) – Disney blockbuster “Frozen 2” held the top spot at the North American box office over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend , taking in an estimated $85.2 million, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations said Sunday. The animation adventure movie…
‘Frozen 2’ holds top spot at N.American box office
Disney blockbuster “Frozen 2” held top spot at the North American box office over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, taking in an estimated $85.2 million, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations said Monday.
Simon West’s adventure film Sky Fire to hit Chinese theaters
BEIJING, DECEMBER 02, 2019 – “Sky Fire,” a Chinese-produced adventure film directed by renowned British director Simon West, is set to hit the big screen in China on Dec. 12, according to the China Film Distribution and Exhibition Association.
#MeToo accused Anu Malik back to work
A year after Bollywood followed Hollywood by naming male predators accused of sexual harassment, many women say they have suffered while the alleged perpetrators are back in the limelight.
China’s ‘The Fourth Wall’ wins prize in Cairo film festival
CAIRO, NOV 30, XINHUA/UNB – The 41st edition of Egypt’s Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF) concluded Friday night at Cairo Opera House with China’s movie “The Fourth Wall” winning an award at the official film section competition.
Jazz Concert to be held on Dec 1 at Shilpakala Academy
Culture Desk Goethe-Institut Bangladesh, in cooperation with Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, will host a Jazz Concert by Charlotte Greve’s Lisbeth Quartett (NYC/Berlin) at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy’s Experimental Theatre Hall on December 1 at 7 pm.
K-pop star Koo Hara left ‘pessimistic’ note
K-pop singer Koo Hara left a “pessimistic” note, police said on Monday, a day after the former member of top South Korean girl group Kara was found dead.
Tanvir’s ‘Jibondhuli,’ ‘Bastra Baalika’ to be shown in Japan
Culture Desk Renowned filmmaker Tanvir Mokammel has been invited to Japan where his feature film ‘Jibondhuli’ and documentary film ‘Bastra Baalika’ will be screened at an event, scheduled to take place on January in 2020.
‘Queen & Slim’ is romantic, urgent and beautiful
Rarely has a Tinder date ended so poorly than the one shown in “Queen & Slim.” Even more rarely has a bad Tinder date produced such a great film.
Shooting of ‘Ityadi’ in Bandarban
Culture Desk Over the last couple of years, popular variety show ‘Ityadi’ has been under the camera at different historic places.
2nd IDLC Theatre Festival cocludes at Shilpakala Academy
Dhaka, Nov 24 – The second edition of IDLC Theatre Festival, a five-day special initiative of IDLC Finance Limited, concluded on Saturday at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA).
Music exec reports ‘death threats’ amid feud with Taylor Swift
Music industry mogul Scooter Braun said Friday his dispute with megastar Taylor Swift over her music catalogue has left his family receiving “death threats.”
Disney’s ‘Frozen 2’ premieres on Chinese mainland
Shanghai, November 23, 2019 – “Frozen 2,” a highly anticipated animated film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios, debuted in movie theaters on the Chinese mainland Friday.
Runa Laila to enthrall audience at pink-ball test opening
Dhaka, Nov 21 – Although it is not a mega-event like the World Cup or any other regional tournament, the Board of Control for Cricket in India made every possible arrangement to make the match memorable.
41st Cairo int’l film gala kicks off at Egypt’s opera house
The 41st edition of Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF) kicked off on Wednesday evening in a festive red carpet ceremony at Egypt’s Cairo Opera House, gathering movie stars and filmmakers from different parts of the world.
Tahsan set to act in Farooki’s ‘No Land’s Man’
Culture Desk Celebrated singer and actor Tahsan Khan is set to star in Mostafa Sarwar Farooki’s upcoming feature film ‘No Land’s Man’.
Feb wedding for Srijit, Mithila?
Culture Desk Speculation is rife that Srijit Mukherji, the most eligible bachelor in Tollywood, is all set to walk down the aisle. The filmmaker’s close associates say the marriage is due in February next year.
Ford v. Ferrari’ roars to front of N.American box office
New Fox release “Ford v. Ferrari” roared to the front in North American box offices over the weekend, taking in an estimated $31 million on an overall slow weekend, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations said Sunday.
Terry O’Neill, whose images captured ‘60s London, dies at 81
London, Nov 18 – British photographer Terry O’Neill, whose images captured London’s Swinging ‘60s and who created iconic portraits of Elton John, Brigitte Bardot and Winston Churchill, has died at age 81.
Helen Mirren, Ian McKellen relish roles in ‘The Good Liar’
Roles for older actors can fall into some predictable tropes, but Helen Mirren and Ian McKellen say their new film, “The Good Liar,” let them brush aside cliches and even their characters’ mortality for a good cat-and-mouse thriller. “Elderly characters…
Dhaka Int’i Folk Fest reflects world’s musical heritage
Dhaka, Nov 14 (UNB)- There is perhaps no debate that folk songs are one of the most vital cornerstones of Bengali music. Similarly every nation in the world has its own folk heritage, each different and unique on the basis…
Female country acts across generations unite at CMA Awards
Female acts may be scarce on contemporary country radio and the country charts, but they brought girl power to the 2019 Country Music Association with a resilient performance featuring top women from the genre, from Dolly Parton to Carrie Underwood…
People magazine names John Legend as 2019 Sexiest Man Alive
R&B crooner John Legend has been named the Sexiest Man Alive by People magazine.
What one gets for $7-a-month Disney Plus subscription
“The Simpsons,” ”Cinderella” and several movies from the Star Wars and Marvel universes will share a streaming home Tuesday as Disney Plus debuts.
Lata Mangeshkar admitted to Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai
Veteran singer Lata Mangeshkar has been hospitalised after she complained of difficulty in breathing in the early hours of Monday. Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar complained of difficulty in breathing in the early hours of Monday, November 11, 2019, following which…