The Academy Awards television audience plunged to 9.85 million viewers on ABC, less than half of the Oscars’ previous low and continuing a startling trend of viewer tune out for awards shows.

Each year, 29th April is celebrated as International Dance Day across the globe. International Theatre Institute (ITI) initiated International Dance Day in 1982. This year, the theme for the day is, ‘Purpose of dance’. In a candid chat with The Daily Star, eminent dancer Sharmila Banerjee and her daughter Sudeshna Swayamprabha share their perspectives on dance, the pandemic, and the spirit of International Dance Day.

I am inclined to write a few words on the play' Prerona', which dealt with the subject of Autism. Having been a theatre activist for about 55 years, I have been inclined to observe and watch physical deficiencies of the societies we live in. Theatre has dealt with the human behaviors for time immemorial, both pro and contra for ages. Shakespeare, Ibsen or Rabindranath's plays, for example, are not devoid of these traits. Theatre embraces human beings sorrows and pleasures almost equally. Theatre is a living art medium, which deploys both pain and pleasure to be shared equally by the actors on stage and the audience-spectators inside the auditorium. Theatre is meant to be an applied art form, which encompasses pleasure as well as food for thought relating to the societies of different countries of the world concerned.

National Award winning actor and Freedom Fighter Akbar Hossain Pathan, known by his stage name Farooque was receiving treatment at Singapore’s Mount Elizabeth hospital after started losing consciousness from March 21 due to a brain haemorrhage.

The Embassy of Japan recently produced a music video to emphasise the strong friendship between Japan and Bangladesh, and also to create awareness about the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

Renowned lyricist and freedom fighter Osman Shawkat died to a cardiac arrestyesterday at his residence in the capital’s Banasree.

For the first time in her career, actor and singer, Rafiath Rashid Mithila is stepping into the world of silver screen. Directed by Anonno Mamun, the film, “Omanush” will feature Rafiath Rashid Mithila alongside popular actor Nirob.

Renowned actor Alamgir was hospitalised after contracting Covid-19, earlier this month. His condition is now stable. However, news of his death has been going around on social media since last night. His family took the step to clarify everything, and dispel all rumours.

The Academy Awards, or Oscars, were handed out at a ceremony in Los Angeles on Sunday and broadcast live on ABC television. Following is a list of winners in key categories:

Three decades after Anthony Hopkins’ chilling portrayal of serial killer Hannibal Lecter earned a lead-actor Oscar, the role of a man fighting dementia brought him his second trophy.

Chloé Zhao’s “Nomadland,” a wistful portrait of itinerant lives on open roads across the American West, won best picture Sunday at the 93rd Academy Awards, where the China-born Zhao became the first woman of color to win best director and a historically diverse group of winners took home awards.

It's a year of multiple firsts at this year's Oscars, the 93rd Academy Awards ceremony for the highest achievement in film. Following is a list of major milestones this year. The winners will be announced at a ceremony in Los Angeles on Sunday.

We recently lost one of the most celebrated actors of the country with the demise of Sarah Begum Kabori. Born on July 19, 1950, she started acting in films from the age of thirteen, with the Subhash Dutta directorial, “Sutorang”.

Noted actor Sarah Begum Kabori passed away on April 17, 2021, leaving behind an iconic legacy of work.

Legendary actor Sarah Begum Kabori ruled over the silver screen with her simplicity and sweetness for over 3 decades, starting from the 1960s.

Senior theatre and television actor Tabibul islam Babu passed away today at 6:45 pm at the capital’s Crecent Hospital. The 77 year old was battling Covid-19.

Shravan Rathod of the renowned composer duo Nadeem-Shravan, passed away battling Covid-19 at a Mumbai hospital on Thursday. He was 66 years old. The news was confirmed by his son, musician Sanjeev Rathod, reported news agency PTI.

When I turned on the song titled “Doura Picchi”, the last thing I expected was to curl up in a corner and ponder about my insecurities – but that is exactly what the six-minute song did to me. The EP, also titled “Doura Picchi”, is designed to catch one off guard, especially if it is their first time listening to The Attempted Band.

A “How I Met Your Mother” sequel series, titled “How I Met Your Father” has been ordered at Hulu, starring Hilary Duff.

Celebrating the golden jubilee of Bangladesh's independence, London-based cultural organisation Mukto Arts will hold a five-day Bhatiali music festival. The event, titled "A Week for Bhatiali of Bengal”, will feature essays on Bhatiali's heritage by researchers, Bhatiali songs and social media premiere of a short film, along with live painting and music.