Television actor Alauddin Lal, fondly known as Lal Nana by his fellow artistes, passed away yesterday at a hospital in Uttara around 6 PM. He was 82 years old at the time of his death.

The Bangladeshi film “Suraiya”, directed by Robiul Alam Robi and based on the novel of the same name by Shibabrata Barman, has been chosen for the Tasveer Film Festival and Market in Seattle, USA. 

SM Aslam Talukder Manna, popularly known by his stage name, Manna, was once a massive star in Dhaka’s film industry, synonymous with hit after hit. He earned legions of fans across Bangladesh with a career that spanned decades. Tragically, in 2008, he passed away after a heart attack.

Johnny Depp’s most recent directorial effort, “Modi: Three Days on the Wing of Madness”, was recently showcased at the San Sebastian Film Festival. In a press conference, Depp discussed the nearly 30-year gap since his previous directorial project, 1997’s critically panned “The Brave”, according to a report by Variety.

The film, starring Shahana Goswami and Sunita Rajwar in lead roles, premiered in the prestigious Un Certain Regard section at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. According to Deadline, "Santosh" was selected by BAFTA, the organisation tasked with choosing the UK’s submission for the Oscars by the American Academy.

A new "Robocop" series seems increasingly likely to materialise on Amazon Prime Video. The streaming platform has secured two prominent producers for the upcoming serialised adaptation of the iconic sci-fi action saga.

The Getai show, an essential feature of the annual Ghost Festival, is observed by Buddhist communities in China, Malaysia, Singapore and some parts of Indonesia. Held on the 15th day of the seventh lunar month in the Chinese calendar, the festival is a vibrant showcase of music and cultural performances.

Actors Equity Bangladesh, the professional organisation of television actors currently led by renowned actor Tariq Anam Khan, today published a notice announcing the enlistment of four additional members to the interim reforms committee.

Against the backdrop of rising tides and saltwater-soaked lands, the stage drama “Nona Joler Kanna” (Tears of Saline Water) took centre stage at Asilaha Auditorium, delivering a powerful portrayal of the everyday hardships faced by coastal communities in Bagerhat. 

"Heavy Is the Crown" is the second preview from “From Zero”, scheduled for release in November. While the band is still promoting their lead single, "The Emptiness Machine", this latest track is expected to become the album's official second single.

Pori Moni wants to remain in the heart of the audience, and she shared one of her observations towards people that people now do not comment much on her personal life, rather they are more eager to watch Pori’s acting. “At the same time, people praise me as a mother, and they adore my children, which is a great blessing for me.”

After the success of her web-series debut “Call Me Bae”, Bollywood actress Ananya Panday is set to charm audiences once more in the upcoming thriller “CTRL”.

BTS’ leader RM returns to the US charts, only weeks after releasing his latest solo album. The global star made a comeback as a featured artiste on Megan Thee Stallion's new single "Neva Play," which has quickly become a success for both artistes.

Naquib Khan, once a celebrated singer and composer, has been less active with new songs or stage performances in recent years. However, the artiste made a remarkable return, at the “Gaane Gaane Bangladesh” concert held in London where he reunited with his former band, Souls, after nearly four decades.

Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix's remarkable on-screen chemistry wowed audiences in the trailer of their upcoming movie “Joker: Folie à Deux”. Now, Lady Gaga has thrilled fans with even more exciting news.

Following successful screenings at prestigious festivals such as Switzerland’s Visions du Réel, the WOW-Wales One World Film Festival, the Moscow International Documentary Film Festival, and the Chittagong International Documentary Film Festival, “Latika” is set to compete in two more major international festivals this fall.

Emerging star Neelanjona Neela made her silver screen debut in 2017 with Badrul Anam Saud's film “Gohin Baluchor”. However, she remained absent from cinema for a significant period. After a seven-year hiatus, she returned to the big screen this year, once again under Saud's direction, in “Shyama Kabya”.

Emerald Fennell announced her adaptation of “Wuthering Heights” earlier this year, sharing a teaser graphic with a haunting quote from the novel: “Be with me always – Take any form – Drive me mad.” The announcement stirred excitement, especially among fans of her previous work, which includes a featured role in “Barbie”, a blockbuster film that grossed us $1.4 billion worldwide and was produced by LuckyChap.

Her debut feature film, "Saba”, is heading to the Busan International Film Festival, making it the second global festival for the film within a short span. For Mehazabien, this moment marks a significant leap—not only in her career but for Bangladeshi cinema as well.

The high salaries of leading male actors in the Hindi film industry have become a growing concern, particularly after films starring top actors like Akshay Kumar and Ajay Devgn have opened with earnings as low as Rs 3 crore and Rs 4 crore. During a directors' roundtable organised by The Hollywood Reporter India, Karan Johar emphasised the need for male actors to reconsider their pay. His comment was followed by filmmaker Zoya Akhtar stepping in.