Judge snubs claims by 29 Prince ‘heirs’

A judge in the US state of Minnesota has dismissed claims by 29 people who said they were owed a share of Prince's inheritance.
30 July 2016, 04:36 AM

Kareena and Karisma shoot for magazine cover

Even though they have never worked together, Kareena Kapoor Khan and her sister, Karisma Kapoor, will soon grace
29 July 2016, 18:00 PM

Gold Medal conferred on Sabina Yasmin

July 28 marked the launching of the “Feroza Begum Commemorative Gold Medal 2016,” a music award named after
29 July 2016, 18:00 PM

Meryl Streep joins Emily Blunt in 'Mary Poppins' sequel

Sources tell Variety, the Oscar-winning actress is in talks to join Emily Blunt and Lin Manuel-Miranda in Disney's “Mary Poppins Returns.”
29 July 2016, 18:00 PM

AVANCA INT'L FILM FESTIVAL: Cheers to Bangladesh

Bangladeshis were in the spotlight at the Avanca International Film Festival being held in the sleepy town of Portugal
29 July 2016, 18:00 PM

Treat for theatre lovers

With the theme “Harano Din-er Duarey Mati Praner Joarey”, Prachyanat School of Acting and Design celebrated its 15th
29 July 2016, 18:00 PM

Happy Birthday Babita!

July 30 marks the birthday of celebrated actress Babita. Having performed in more than 300 films through the
29 July 2016, 18:00 PM

Michael Jackson died a 'vulnerable' man

Late pop icon Michael Jackson was a "vulnerable man" in a "financial crisis" when he died, his former physician Conrad Murray has claimed.
29 July 2016, 06:33 AM

Marni Nixon, Hollywood's 'invisible voice' dies

Marni Nixon, known as Hollywood's "invisible voice", has died aged 86.
26 July 2016, 05:46 AM

Sabina Yasmin to receive Feroza Begum Commemorative Gold Medal

To pay tribute to legendary singer Feroza Begum, Dhaka University has launched a musical award named after her. On behalf of
25 July 2016, 18:00 PM

Ghostbusters sequel in the works

According to a report from The Wrap, plans are already in motion for a sequel to Paul Feig's female-led reboot to Ghostbusters
22 July 2016, 18:00 PM

Pakistan celebrity Qandeel Baloch's parents speak of pain

The parents of Pakistani social media celebrity Qandeel Baloch speak of their closeness to her and their bitterness towards their son, who has confessed to murdering her last week.
22 July 2016, 04:40 AM

Aupee Karim ties the knot

Talented Bangladeshi actress Aupee Karim has tied the knot, and this time to film producer Enamul Karim Nirjhar.
21 July 2016, 13:43 PM

Actor Prosenjit narrowly escapes fire at home

A fire breaks out at the residence of Bengali film star Prosenjit Chatterjee house in the Ballygunge area of Kolkata last night. The actor himself “escaped narrowly”.
20 July 2016, 07:48 AM

Writer-director Garry Marshall dies at age 81

Writer-director Garry Marshall, whose deft touch with comedy and romance led to a string of TV hits that included "Happy Days" and "Laverne & Shirley" and the box-office successes "Pretty Woman" and "Runaway Bride," has died. He was 81.
20 July 2016, 07:38 AM

DL ROY Patriotism to the fore

Way back in 1993, I was presented a rare audio cassette with an original song by Dilip Kumar Roy, a celebrated singer of the
18 July 2016, 18:00 PM

The last farewell…

During his trip back home, before going back to New York for continuation of his medical treatment, I had the rare
18 July 2016, 18:00 PM

Father wanted me to be a cricketer: Salman

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan says his father Salim Khan wanted him to be a cricketer playing for India but he himself wanted to be a director.
18 July 2016, 08:46 AM

Lucky Akhand's physical condition deteriorates

Seasoned singer, composer and creator of numerous timeless modern Bangla songs and an artiste of war-time radio station Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra; Lucky Akhand has fought a long battle with lung cancer. He was flown to Bangkok, Thailand in September last year for treatment. After six months of treatment he returned to the country on March 25.
16 July 2016, 18:00 PM

Barsha Mangal Utshab held in Thakurgaon

Barsha Mangal Utshab was held on Thursday evening at Lokayan Museum premises at Akcha village in Thakurgaon sadar upazila.
15 July 2016, 18:00 PM