The hit film “Joker” leads the nominations for Sunday’s Bafta awards but “1917” is hotly tipped for best film at the last major prize ceremony before the Oscars.
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Elizabeth Banks being honored with parade, roast at Harvard
Actor and director Elizabeth Banks is being honored as Woman of the Year by Harvard University’s famed Hasty Pudding theater troupe.
Polanski’s new film tops French ‘Oscar’ nominations
Roman Polanski’s new film “An Officer and a Spy” topped the list of nominations on Wednesday for the “French Oscars”, sparking outrage from feminists.
‘Minari,’ a Korean immigrant drama, breaks out at Sundance
After the premiere of “Minari” at the Sundance Film Festival, while many in the audience were still drying their eyes, director Lee Isaac Chung quoted the fauthor Willa Cather to explain how he had come to write a film based…
‘The Lalon Music Conference’ to start from March 4
Culture Desk Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was an ardent devotee of the great bards– Lalon, Rabindra and Nazrul. As Lalon has said, “Man will be a golden man if he surrenders himself to a wise one” Bangabandhu declared in newly…
Ricky Martin finds inspiration in Puerto Rico protests
Ricky Martin’s wide smile began to fade as the Puerto Rican superstar talked about his next album.
‘Bad Boys’ topping N.America box office
Sony’s “Bad Boys for Life” stayed atop the North American box office at the weekend, while war film “1917” held at second as it continued racking up awards, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations said today
EU envoy hosts Lalon music event to spread its messages
Ambassador and Head of Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Bangladesh Rensje Teerink hosted an event featuring Lalon music at her residence on Sunday night in an effort to speared the powerful and peaceful messages of Lalon songs across…
Family affair: Billie Eilish, Finneas win big at Grammys
The edgy, avant-pop album that siblings Billie Eilish and Finneas created in a small bedroom made a big splash at the 2020 Grammy Awards, winning 11 honors for the musical family.
Michelle Obama wins Grammy for best spoken word album
Lil Nas X, Lady Gaga, Beyonce and… Michelle Obama? The former first lady can now add Grammy winner to her resume, after snagging the award on music’s biggest night for Best Spoken Word Album, for the audiobook of her memoir…
Big Boss is not so big!
M Zahidul Haque Big Boss is a very popular reality show on Colour TV. Now its 13th season is going on with celebrated film star Salman Khan as the host. To me, the Big Boss is not looking so big…
Salma Hayek apologizes for praising controversial new novel
Salma Hayek is apologizing for promoting a controversial new novel, Jeanine Cummins’ “American Dirt,” without actually reading it.
Grammy hopefuls set for glitzy gala
Lizzo, Billie Eilish and Lil Nas X are ready to make a splash at Sunday’s star-studded Grammy awards, where pop’s new guard is poised to win big — even as scandal backstage has threatened to tarnish the glitz.
13th International Children’s Film Festival begins in Dhaka
The 13th edition of the International Children’s Film Festival Bangladesh began on Friday at Shawkat Osman Auditorium of the Public Library with the slogan ‘Future in Frames’.
‘Gondi’ to be released on February 7
Culture Desk Much talked about film ‘Gondi’, directed by Fakhrul Arefin Khan, has already received the uncut censor certificate from Bangladesh Film Censor Board (BFCB).
Knierims take pairs short program at US Championships
Bradie Tennell felt it was time to show a new side of her personality on the ice.
Paris couture climbs Mount Olympus, plumbs marine depths
Female empowerment, controversies about race, and designs that plunged to the depths of the seas then climbed Mount Olympus were among themes to grace Paris Couture Week on its drama-filled first day.
American folk singer David Olney dies
The American singer-songwriter David Olney has died on stage during a performance at a festival in Florida.
‘Parasite’ top film at 26th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards
South Korean black comedy thriller “Parasite” nabbed top film award at the 26th Annual Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles Sunday evening, picking up the Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion…
Fluidity and autumnal hues hit Paris menswear week
Fluidity graced the menswear catwalks in Paris as fall-winter crescendoed through the weekend, with shows from houses such as Jacquemus and Hermes on Saturday.
Shibli Mohammad, Nipa perform at Shilpakala
Culture Desk Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre, High Commission of India, Dhaka in association with Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy organized “ICCR Scholar’s evening”, Colours of Kathak by Shibli Mohammad and Shamim Ara Nipa on Saturday at Main Theatre Hall, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy,…
Disney dropping the ‘Fox’ from movie studio names
Disney is dropping the word “Fox” from the movie studios it acquired as part of last year’s $71 billion purchase of Fox’s entertainment business, according to published reports.
Disney dropping the ‘Fox’ from movie studio names
Disney is dropping the word “Fox” from the movie studios it acquired as part of last year’s $71 billion purchase of Fox’s entertainment business, according to published reports.
Bangladeshi filmmaker Megh included in RIFF jury team
Dhaka, Jan 17 – Bangladeshi filmmaker Monjurul Islam Megh has been included as a member of an international jury of the 6th Rajasthan International Film Festival (RIFF) 2020.
‘Fleabag,’ ‘Succession,’ ‘Chernobyl’ win top Golden Globes
Real-life stories ruled the Golden Globe TV honors, as Olivia Colman’s portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II, Michelle Williams’ turn as Broadway star Gwen Verdon and the nuclear disaster drama “Chernobyl” won top honors.
‘1917’ advances on Oscars contention after big Globes wins
Sam Mendes’s “1917,” an innovative and deeply personal portrayal of World War I, has exploded into Oscar contention following its dramatic wins at the Golden Globes.
Golden Globes 2020: Fleabag and Olivia Colman win awards
The 77th Golden Globe Awards are under way in Los Angeles, with Phoebe Waller-Bridge among the early winners.
Deepika on what will make Chhapaak a successful film
Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone has said that more than the box office performance of her upcoming film Chhapaak, she will be happier if the movie manages to impact the lives of acid attack survivors, in terms of legislation or financial…
Rose McGowan defends tweet apologizing to Iran after strike
New York, AP/UNB, Jan 05 – Rose McGowan’s tweet that apologized on behalf of the U.S. to Iran for “disrespecting their flag and people” in the wake of an airstrike that killed the country’s top general was not anti-American, the…
Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden announce birth of a daughter
Cameron Diaz is starting the new decade with a very important role: mommy.The actress and her musician husband, Benji Madden, on Friday announced the birth of a daughter they’ve named Raddix.