American singer Connie Francis, whose hits such as "Everybody's Somebody's Fool" and "Stupid Cupid" topped the charts in the late 1950s and 1960s, has died aged 87, her publicist announced today.

Pop star Selena Gomez and record producer Benny Blanco are reportedly gearing up for a private wedding in California this September, with preparations well underway and invitations already sent out. According to reports from Daily Mail and Page Six, the couple will host a two-day celebration in Montecito, limited to close friends and family.

Netflix has released the much-anticipated teaser for the final season of “Stranger Things”, setting the stage for an epic conclusion to its flagship series. Packed with action, suspense, and emotional stakes, the teaser hints at a dramatic endgame, as the beloved group of heroes reunites for one last mission—to find and kill Vecna.

Lili Reinhart is set to lead and executive produce “The Love Hypothesis”, after earning the Best Actress award at Series Mania for her performance alongside Cooper Raiff in “Hal & Harper”. This romantic comedy is a film adaptation of Ali Hazelwood’s New York Times bestselling novel, which Amazon MGM Studios and MRC are developing.

Drawing from Sunil Gangopadhyay’s acclaimed novel “Moner Manush”, the play delves into the spiritual and philosophical essence of Lalon’s akhra—his vibrant space of music, dialogue, and resistance.

The short Bangla documentary “Sole Mate” has been officially selected for the competition segment of the Antares International Film Festival, set to be held in Moscow, Russia, from August 6 to 10.

Following the commercial success of “Superman”, director James Gunn has now shifted the spotlight to the DC Universe’s next major instalment—”Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow”. Slated for release on June 26, 2026, the film will see Milly Alcock take on the role of Kara Zor-El, with Craig Gillespie directing.

Indian actor Vidyut Jammwal is reportedly stepping into Hollywood with his first international project—a live-action film adaptation of the iconic video game “Street Fighter”, according to US media sources.

Set against a parched desert landscape, the play follows a paranoid merchant, a humble porter, and a local guide as they journey across unforgiving terrain in pursuit of profit and survival. A fatal misunderstanding leads to tragedy, unfolding into a courtroom drama that questions whether justice can truly be impartial when wealth and power dominate the rules.

Legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese has earned his first-ever Emmy nomination for acting, and his reaction has touched hearts online. The 82-year-old Oscar-winning director was nominated in the category of Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for his performance in Apple TV+’s satirical series “The Studio”.

The ancestral home of Satyajit Ray, which had previously served as the Mymensingh Shishu Academy, is currently being torn down to make room for a new semi-concrete building. This historic house once belonged to Upendrakishore Ray Chowdhury, a prominent writer and publisher, who was the father of poet Sukumar Ray and grandfather of legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray.

The acclaimed stage production “Asharossho Prothom Diboshe” by Theatre Factory is set to return to the stage tomorrow, at 7:15pm at the Mohila Samity Auditorium on Bailey Road.

Actors Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra have stepped into a new chapter of their lives with the birth of their daughter. The couple officially announced the arrival of their baby girl on Wednesday through a heartfelt Instagram post.

July 19 marks the death anniversary of celebrated author Humayun Ahmed and the birth anniversary of iconic Bangladeshi actress Sarah Begum Kabori. To commemorate the day, Channel i has planned special programming in their memory.

”Adolescence” star Owen Cooper has made Emmy Awards history as one of the youngest nominees ever recognized by the prestigious US television academy.

Psychological thriller "Severance" from Apple TV+ and HBO's crime drama "The Penguin" stacked up the most nominations for Emmy Awards on Tuesday (July 15), outpacing "The Studio" and "The White Lotus" in the contest for television's highest honours.

In a bold move redefining the role of beauty pageants in social transformation, Miss Bangladesh Foundation officially launched the Miss Bangladesh Impact Forum 2025 at Le Méridien Dhaka today (July 15).

One of the most talked-about releases of 2024, “Deyaler Desh” (The Land of Walls), is set to make its digital premiere on the local OTT platform Chorki. The film will be available for streaming from 12 am on July 17.

Dominic McLaughlin takes on the challenge of portraying Harry Potter—a character indelibly associated with Daniel Radcliffe, who starred in the eight-film saga that ran from 2001 to 2011.

Drawing inspiration from Taufiq al-Hakim’s Egyptian theatre and stories by Khalil Gibran, the production critiques the political machinery behind modern-day wars.