Bangladesh's cinema and cricket, two of the country's most prominent arenas, are set to witness the collaboration of two towering figures, Shakib Khan and Shakib Al Hasan. Both individuals have carved out their own niches, representing Bangladesh on the global stage. Their influence extends far and wide, both domestically and internationally.

Renowned life coach, influencer, and podcaster Jay Shetty is facing intense scrutiny following reports accusing him of fabricating details about his background and plagiarising content. Shetty, known for his popularity amongst Hollywood and Bollywood celebrities, utilises his social media platforms to espouse life philosophies.

The tragedy of the Bailey Road fire which snatched away the lives of four dozen people is hard to digest, even for Dhaka-ites. Many cultural programmes seemed insipid amidst the shadow of death that loomed over one of the capital’s cultural hubs – leading to the cancellation or postponement of some.

Animal rights activists from the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (Peta) disrupted Victoria Beckham's fashion show at Paris Fashion Week, protesting against the use of animal skins in the fashion industry.

Dwayne Johnson, widely known as "The Rock," has solidified his claim to a treasure trove of wrestling nicknames and memorable phrases from his illustrious career in the ring. Under a groundbreaking agreement with TKO Group Holdings, formed by Endeavor and merging WWE and UFC, Johnson now officially owns a total of 25 names and catchphrases, including classics like "The Rock," "Candy Ass," and "If you smell what The Rock is cooking".

The Alumni Association of North South University in Melbourne, Australia, known as "Melbourne NSUers", has recently organised a programme, titled "Banglar Boichitro", to honour the International Mother Language Day and pay tribute to the language martyrs.

Once again, Iftekhar Rafsan, popularly known as 'Rafsan the ChotoBhai', is making waves on his social media platforms. The popular YouTuber has recently received a special invitation to visit YouTube's APAC headquarters in Singapore, marking a significant milestone as the first Bangladeshi content creator to be extended such an honour.

The government announced the recipients of Ekushey Padak 2024 upon 21 distinguished citizens of the country in recognition of their momentous contributions in various fields of the nation. The Ministry of Cultural Affairs revealed the names of the honourees of this year.

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Eminent Rabindra Sangeet singer Rezwana Choudhury Bannya has been chosen for the Indian government's prestigious Padma Shri award for 2024

The collapse is a blow to both firms' hopes of better competing with streaming rivals such as Disney, Amazon and Netflix in the booming entertainment market of 1.4 billion people.

Schwarzenegger was expected to be able to continue his journey later in the day but "the watch will probably have to stay", Meister said.

Madison Marsh, a US Air Force officer, secured the title of Miss America 2024, triumphing over 51 contestants representing all 50 states and the District of Columbia. As a second lieutenant in the US Air Force, Marsh's journey from an Air Force pilot to becoming a top beauty pageant winner reflects an extraordinary path of success.

Renowned for his 13-year journey on YouTube, content creator Tawhid Afridi achieves a significant milestone as YouTube has recently featured him on its official page on Instagram.

In the saturated and dynamic landscape of content creation, Rakin Absar is popular for his quirky style, raw humour and even speculations surrounding his sexuality. The content creator juggles various roles in the digital media industry as a comedian, host, marketer, and programme producer.

On January 1, Dhaka witnessed the celebration of the 55th anniversary of broadcasting Bangla programs in China's state media at Deepto TV's premises. Minister of Cultural Affairs State Minister KM Khalid graced the event titled "Hello China" as the chief guest. The event also welcomed the Chinese Embassy Charge' D'affaires Yan Hualong.

TikTok, the popular social media platform, has unveiled the most captivating videos of 2023 from Bangladesh, displaying a rich collection of entertainment, lifestyle, education, sports, and cultural content that enthralled audiences throughout the nation.

The iconic figure of Mickey Mouse, entangled in copyright battles for years, is set to finally enter the public domain as of January 1. This milestone comes after a protracted legal fight over the earliest iterations of the beloved character, marking a significant shift in copyright history.

A former assistant to the actor Vin Diesel filed a lawsuit against him on Thursday alleging that he sexually battered her in 2010 and that she was fired from her job just hours later.

Warner Bros Discovery and Paramount Global -- two of the largest media and entertainment conglomerates in the world -- are in early talks for a merger.