R Kelly found guilty on multiple counts in sexual abuse trial

R&B singer R Kelly was found guilty on Wednesday on multiple charges of child pornography and luring underage girls to have sex with him but not guilty of obstructing a 2008 state case that ended with his acquittal.
15 September 2022, 11:39 AM

Iconic director Jean-Luc Godard dies aged 91

Multiple French media outlets confirmed that they had learned the news of his passing from his relatives on Tuesday.
13 September 2022, 11:19 AM

First ‘Miss and Mrs Plus Bangladesh 2021’ crowned

To promote body positivity and encourage acceptance of all body types, competition “Miss and Mrs Plus Bangladesh 2021” was introduced, where participants came forward to break the conventional mindset. Tasnia Tabassum Parisa was announced the winner of ‘Miss and Mrs Plus Bangladesh-2021′, organised for the first time in the country.
11 September 2022, 12:01 PM

‘Rupkothar Jogote’ was a turning point in my career: Abanti Sithi 

Abanti Sithi won over the hearts of many with her melodious voice and ingenious ability to whistle. However, she became a musical sensation after the release of the song "Rupkothar Jogote". Recently she won the Best Singer Award at the Blender’s Choice-The Daily Star OTT & Digital Content Awards. The artiste truly showcased her tenacity when, despite having a broken foot, she showed up to the award show in a wheelchair. In a conversation with The Daily Star, she shared her feelings about receiving the award and her upcoming projects.
7 September 2022, 08:18 AM

6 most-anticipated movies at 2022 Venice Film Festival

The 79th Venice International Film Festival will begin on August 31. In the meantime, the 23 films, which the festival will be showcasing this year, has already been announced. The movies, competing for this year's Golden Lion at the festival, ranger from biopics to thrillers. Let us take a look at the 6 most-anticipated movies that will be screened at the grand event this year
8 August 2022, 04:30 AM

GTA’s infamous 'Cluckin’ Bell' opens in real life

While fans eagerly wait for more news on Grand Theft Auto (GTA) VI, this weekend, however, they did get some news they could enjoy. The infamous Cluckin’ Bell restaurant, a parody restaurant in GTA that makes fun of KFC or Chick-fil-A, was opened in real life.
30 July 2022, 05:58 AM

Nawshaba’s ‘Together We Can’ to participate in WOW Festival

The Wow (Women of the World) Festival, organised by the British Council will be held at Rajshahi College on Thursday, July 28.
24 July 2022, 11:38 AM

'Banglar Rock Metal' launching on Aug 5

From East Pakistan to Bangladesh, this country has an enriched history of 'band-music' that spans over six decades. ‌Haque Faruk and Milu Aman, two dedicated souls, came together to preserve the unarchived history of Bangladeshi band music in the form of a book titled “Banglar Rock Metal”.
22 July 2022, 11:05 AM

‘One of the most amazing actors on the planet’: Russo Brothers on Dhanush

The Indian premier of the Netflix film “The Gray Man” took place on Wednesday. In attendance at the event was Indian actor Dhanush—who stars in the movie in a major role—alongside director duo the Russo Brothers.  Other celebrities such as Vicky Kaushal, Jacqueline Fernandez, Vishal Bhardwaj, Aditi Sudhir Pohankar, Aanand L Rai and Alaya F were also in attendance at the event.
21 July 2022, 07:43 AM

16-year-old swimmer Vedaant Madhavan makes his father proud

R Madhavan’s son, 16-year-old swimmer Vedaant, has made his father proud. This time, Vedaanta has broken the record in the 48th Junior National Aquatic Championships.
18 July 2022, 10:52 AM

Directors excited for their Eid outings

Every Eid, the audience eagerly waits for productions crafted by their favourite directors, featuring their favourite stars. This Eid ul-Azha, celebrated directors have come back in full swing after the pandemic.
7 July 2022, 08:54 AM

Alexandra Daddario picks New Orleans over Italy for her wedding

“Baywatch” star Alexandra Daddario recently tied the knot with producer Andrew Form. The couple had an amazing ceremony in New Orleans last month.
6 July 2022, 13:02 PM

Transformations abound in new 'Thor' film

Twists and turns are in store for fans of Marvel Studios' "Thor: Love and Thunder," not least one from an unlikely new superhero.
6 July 2022, 11:27 AM

Nusraat Faria to spend Eid in Kolkata

Popular actress Nusraat Faria will be spending her Eid in Kolkata this year.
5 July 2022, 11:03 AM

Oscar-winner Paul Haggis released from house arrest in Italy, lawyer says

An Italian judge on Monday ruled that Oscar-winning screenwriter and director Paul Haggis should be released from house arrest while authorities continue to investigate allegations that he raped a woman, his lawyer told Reuters.
5 July 2022, 10:55 AM

A new beginning for a young filmmaker

Director Raka Noshin Nower has been an ad-film director for the past ten years, formerly associated with Applebox Films. She made a name for herself with her debut tele-fiction, which was aired on Valentine’s Day—“Aar Theko Na Durey”, one of the stories of “Closeup Kachhe Ashar Didhahin Golpo” this year.
5 July 2022, 04:00 AM

A throwback to Nickelodeon's classic live action series

As a child, I was primarily a consumer of cartoons.
4 July 2022, 12:15 PM

Amber Heard seeks to dismiss court verdict

Amber Heard has asked the Virginia court to set aside the verdict of the defamation case between her and Johnny Depp.
4 July 2022, 11:06 AM

A celebration of pop and hip-hop, for a good cause

The biggest names in pop and hip-hop came together at "The Hype Festival" on July 1 (Friday) at ICCB’s Nabaratri Hall. Mila, Hridoy Khan, Jalali Set, Xefer, Imran Mahmudul, Muza, Tashfee, Mithun Chakra and Black Zang entertained a passionate crowd, which showed up to support their favourite artistes.
3 July 2022, 10:26 AM

Poriborton Kori unites personalities for Sunamganj flood victims

The “Stand Up for Sylhet” event saw performances by the most popular comedians of the country.
30 June 2022, 14:52 PM