Global pop icon Taylor Swift has been subpoenaed in the ongoing legal dispute involving actor-director Justin Baldoni and actress Blake Lively, connected to the film “It Ends With Us”.

Marking a decade of dedication to national cultural expression and the richness of indigenous traditions, cultural organisation Joltorongo is set to celebrate its 10-year journey with a special programme titled “Bhalo Theko Phool” at the Chhayanaut Cultural Center in Dhanmondi.

To mark the occasion of Buddha Purnima, the Ministry of Cultural Affairs, in collaboration with the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, has organised a simultaneous cultural festival across six districts, including Dhaka, for today at 7pm. While the Buddhist holiday falls on May 11 this year, the festivities are scheduled a day in advance.

The film “Bangali Bilash” by Ebadur Rahman—one of Bangladesh’s most esteemed writers, film critics, and directors—is confirmed to be screened at the Marché du Film de Cannes (Cannes Film Market), the commercial wing of the Cannes Film Festival, this year.

The highly anticipated grand finale of Deepto Star Hunt aired last night at 10, revealing the winners of the competition. Misti Ghosh from Kishoreganj and Sakib Hossain from Barishal were officially declared the champions.

A revered Bangladeshi musicologist, author, and television figure, Mustafa Zaman Abbasi passed away at 7:00am today at the age of 87.

The singer has stepped beyond her folk roots to explore a more diverse musical direction, beginning with her latest release “Chol Preme Pure Jai” — a chill step number whose lyrics, tune, and composition have been handled by Autumnal Moon. Released under the banner of G Series, the track marks a refreshing shift in Dora’s journey as an artiste.

The Bangladesh Film Directors Association held its election this evening at 7:30pm at the Reporters’ Unity. The results were announced by Election Commission Chairman Abdul Latif Bachchu following the conclusion of the voting.

In a musical crossover, popular rapper Jalali Shafayat and renowned singer-composer Balam have teamed up for a song for the upcoming Arifin Shuvoo-starrer “Neelchokro”, releasing this Eid-ul-Azha. The duo collaborated on “Ei Ondhokarer Shohore”, which not only features Shafayat’s vocals but also marks his acting debut in cinema.

Pop powerhouse songstresses Halsey and Evanescence frontwoman Amy Lee have joined forces for a dramatic new single, “Hand That Feeds”, created for the upcoming “John Wick” spin-off film “Ballerina”.

“O Death O Dance”, a solo visual art exhibition displaying artist Mobassir Alam Mazumder's compositions, is as mystical and beautiful as its name. During its inauguration on May 6 at the Bishwo Shahitto Kendro Art Gallery, veteran painter and Professor Emeritus Rafiqun Nabi graced the event as the chief guest. Artist and writer Professor Abul Mansur and art critic Syed Azizul Haque also attended the ceremony as speakers. Following the affectionate speeches from the guests, Prof Nabi declared the exhibition to be open for visitors.

A new online video commercial (OVC) featuring popular actor Mosharraf Karim has gone viral for its strong message against unnecessary honking. Aimed at raising awareness among drivers, the ad has already crossed 5 million views within just five days of its release on Facebook last Friday (May 2).

Renowned American filmmaker James Foley, best known for directing “Glengarry Glen Ross”, “House of Cards” and the final two instalments of the “Fifty Shades” franchise, has passed away at the age of 71.

Rafi revealed that this project is even more demanding than his previous blockbuster “Toofan”. “To protect the film’s confidentiality, strict measures have been imposed on set, including a ban on mobile phones and restricted access for outsiders. Nevertheless, a few leaks have managed to slip through.”

For the first time in her illustrious career, Samina has recorded a song dedicated to her mother, titled “Narir Bandhan”, written by Kamrul Nannu and composed by Murad Noor. The music arrangement was done by Mushfiq Litu, while Samina herself directed the music video.

Ten years ago, a film about bowel movements, a road trip, and a Bengali father’s hypochondria quietly slipped into theatres. Then, like that one relative who would not stop talking about their digestion at family dinners, it stayed in our collective memory far longer than expected. Perhaps more than a film, "Piku" became a prolonged sigh shared across generations, smelling faintly of home and unresolved emotional constipation.

Today, on 25th Boishakh, the 164th birth anniversary of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore, the legacy of his music continues to echo far and wide- not just in the hearts of Bengalis, but across the cinematic landscapes of both Bengal and Bollywood. While his poetry and songs remain an inseparable part of everyday life, Rabindra Sangeet has also found a cherished place in both Bengali and Hindi cinema, often adapted, referenced, or directly used to elevate cinematic storytelling.

Acclaimed actor Fazlur Rahman Babu, a six-time National Film Award winner, is set to bring the inspiring life of Polan Sarkar to the silver screen in the upcoming government-grant film “Solte”, directed by Zahir Raihan.

The day opened with a seminar titled “Comprehensive Sound Analysis: Music and Consciousness”, where Assistant Professor Dr Ali F M Rezowan presented the keynote speech. Department Head Dr Jhumur Ahmed chaired the session, with Assistant Professor Md Mahmudul Hasan serving as moderator.

At the mere sight of him on screen, Dhallywood audiences would shudder. His presence alone brought an air of terror to the silver screen. Jambu, who appeared in numerous films throughout his lifetime, built his career playing antagonists. Be it in black-and-white or colour films, or even commercial ventures, he left an indelible mark with his menacing portrayals.