The stage was decorated with peacocks and butterflies, and amidst these colourful presences were the talented students of Kanon, a specialised institution of the Autism Welfare Foundation (AWF), with their vibrant mediums of artistic expression.

Alamgir, one of the country's most iconic figures in cinema, is stepping into the world of podcasting for the first time. While the beloved star has earned his place in the hearts of audiences as a leading actor, he views himself simply as an artist—one who believes that a performer can never truly retire, though they may take breaks.

The once-popular actor Bapparaj has been away from the screens for eight years. Despite receiving offers, he did not take up any roles as they did not appeal to him. Now, he is ready to return to the screen, particularly marking his OTT debut with the web-series "Roktowrin".

Speaking to The Daily Star, Pori Moni confirmed her involvement in the project. "I will be portraying the character of Rupa in this film. Rupa will dance, fall in love, and even take part in action sequences.”

The 67th Annual Grammy Awards will be streamed live on Disney+ Hotstar, airing tomorrow from 7:00am to 10:30am (Bangladesh Standard Time). Held at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, this year’s event will celebrate the finest in music, spanning 12 fields and 94 categories.

The highly anticipated concert featuring celebrated singer Habib Wahid, scheduled to take place at Patenga Sea Beach in Chattogram, has been postponed. The event was originally set to celebrate Pohela Falgun and Valentine's Day but has been delayed due to the current political situation in the country, according to the organisers.

The Bangladesh Tree Protection Movement (BTPM) arranged the 51st consecutive day of the ongoing sit-in demonstration yesterday, in collaboration with the POBA, Prottasha (an anti-drug organisation), Work for a Better Bangladesh Trust (WBB Trust), and Panthakunja Probhati Sangha at Panthakunja Park, located opposite the Kathalbagan slope gate in Karwan Bazar.

Recently, Madhavan addressed these issues, explaining that, at the time, stalking was considered the only way to pursue a woman.

Actor-turned-director Justin Baldoni has fulfilled his commitment to launching a website countering Blake Lively’s allegations against him. On February 1, thelawsuitinfo.com went live, showcasing two essential documents.

Since taking charge at the Ministry of Cultural Affairs, Mostofa Sarwar Farooki has faced a steep learning curve. The director has had to learn to navigate the complexities of government bureaucracy and a febrile political climate, where controversies are quick to erupt.

Renowned Lalon singer Farida Parveen has been admitted to hospital with severe respiratory distress.

The singer's daughter, Yasmeen Fairooz Badhon, confirmed the news to The Daily Star. On Friday, during a programme titled “Amader Sabina Yasmin: Ami Achi Thakbo” at a five-star hotel in the capital, Sabina Yasmin fell ill while performing. She was immediately taken to a hospital in the capital for medical attention and was later discharged.

The three-day Burning Crab Festival came to a close, celebrating the rich cultural heritage of the hill tracts and coastal regions. Hosted at the Mermaid Beach Resort, the event featured six stages, each showcasing a diverse array of performances.

A remake of a widely acclaimed 90s television commercial is currently in production, featuring Nirab Hossain and Keya Payel. The original advertisement, which became a sensation during the decade, starred Nobel and Mou.

For the first time, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy is set to organise the Munier Chowdhury National Theatre Festival, with a 15-day, production-based theatre workshop already underway across the country in three phases.

The estate of one of Superman's co-creators has filed a copyright lawsuit in a US court against Warner Bros Discovery ahead of the release of its new movie, "Superman", part of a planned reboot of the DC Comics superhero film franchise.

Recently, Priyadarshan celebrated his 68th birthday where he expressed his desire to direct “Hera Pheri 3” featuring the original trio Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal, and Suniel Shetty.

Coldplay achieved a historic milestone by hosting the most-attended tour in music history. The British band set a Guinness World Record for selling the highest number of tickets for its ongoing “Music of the Spheres World Tour” in Ahmedabad, India.

The 2025 Sundance Film Festival wrapped up yesterday with an awards ceremony at The Ray Theatre in Park City, Utah, celebrating outstanding achievements in independent filmmaking. At the prestigious ceremony, the grand jury and audience award winners were announced, showcasing films and documentaries recognised for their imaginative storytelling and societal relevance.

Legendary singer Sabina Yasmin, who was performing at a corpo-rate tribute event at a hotel in Dhaka, collapsed in the middle of her set around 8:15pm yesterday.