Fiona Harvey, the woman who inspired the character “Martha,” filed the suit against Netflix and the show’s creator, Richard Gadd, alleging that the series falsely portrayed her as a violent stalker who had sexually assaulted Gadd and was imprisoned for her actions. Harvey contends that none of these claims are true.

This project will be a major milestone for Kapoor, as it marks his 25th film in the industry. "Dhoom 4” is currently in development under Yash Raj Films (YRF) and is set to become a reboot of the franchise.

The "Legends of the Decade" concert, initially scheduled for last Friday, was cancelled due to heavy rain. However, the event set to feature performances by the Pakistani band Jal alongside Bangladeshi bands Aurthohin, Vikings, and Conclusion has been rescheduled to take place today with a change of venue.

It’s a curious thing, the emotional weight we feel when an actor we admire passes away. The grief feels strange and quiet, almost disproportionate. We’ve never met them, and there was never any real possibility of a personal connection. Yet their absence feels profoundly real, as though someone who had unknowingly become a part of our lives is suddenly gone. It’s far from the raw, visceral pain of losing someone close, but very close to a slow, simmering sadness, more like the loss of a distant but cherished companion. I’ve asked myself this question each time I’ve felt this quiet sense of loss from the passing away of a favourite artiste—why does it feel like losing a personal connection? Why does it resonate so deeply? And I find myself asking it again today, with the passing of the brilliant actress Maggie Smith.

After staying out of the public eye for nearly two months, Shakib Khan re-emerged in Dhaka, flaunting a bold new look that could easily be interpreted as being synonymous wih that of a South Indian film hero.

The “Harry Potter” community is mourning the loss of their beloved Professor McGonagall — Maggie Smith, who passed away yesterday morning at the age of 89. As tributes pour in from her co-stars, many have reflected on her remarkable talent, intelligence, and wit.

Somy Ali, former Bollywood actress and ex-girlfriend of Salman Khan, has accused celebrated singer Sonu Nigam of using her talk show to get back at her former partner.

The upcoming short film series, “Oi Mama Na Please,” directed by Omar Masum, Amit Rudra and Mehedi Hasan Rumi set for release. The series features three distinct short films.

From a reluctant actor to small-screen superstar, Niloy Alamgir’s journey has been nothing short of cinematic. Over the years, with unwavering determination, he has emerged as one of the most beloved television actors of his generation.

For many younger fans in the 21st century, she was best known as Professor McGonagall in all seven "Harry Potter" movies, and the Dowager Countess in the hit TV series and movie spin-offs of "Downton Abbey," a role that seemed tailor-made for an actress known for purse-lipped asides and malicious cracks.

Lana Del Rey has tied the knot with alligator tour guide Jeremy Dufrene, showing that love can truly be an adventure! The 39-year-old singer and her Louisiana partner officially wed in a private ceremony attended by family and friends in Des Allemandes, Louisiana, according to PageSix.

Bangladeshi film actress, singer, and model Nusraat Faria still finds herself in a difficult position — her name continues to be associated with a former prime minister across social media discussions, often with negative undertones.

Inspired by Shakespeare’s “King Lear”, “Aro Ekta Lear” is set to premiere in November, and Dutt believes it’s the perfect piece to bring his theatrical career full circle. “When I perform this play in November, I will be 71 years old,” Dutt said in an interview with an Indian newspaper. “I don’t see myself just as a director. I act in the plays I direct. At my age, the physical demands of theatre are becoming too much, so I thought it was time to make this decision.”

At the "Modern & Contemporary South Asian Art" auction, organised by Sotheby’s in New York on Thursday (September 26), Abedin’s painting "Untitled" was sold for US $692,048, or approximately Tk 8.27 crore. This marks the highest price ever paid for a Bangladeshi artwork at auction.

Regarding their latest release, Apeiruss said, "This is a song about grief. We tried to blend grief with serious, overpowering electronic music. This is by far one of our most complicated songs. We have tried our best to pour our hearts and knowledge into this. Ritu bhai did proper justice to the song with his precise vocals. We hope everyone loves this track."

Angelina Jolie steps into the shoes of opera legend Maria Callas in the first teaser for "Maria," the newest biopic by renowned director Pablo Larraín. 

Mumtaz spoke with palpable excitement about returning to Bangladesh. "We are going to perform in Bangladesh after over a decade," he said, his eyes twinkling with nostalgia. "All Jal fans are probably grown up now, like me," he added with a chuckle. "But still they remember all the songs, it's so overwhelming for us to come here again and receive such a heartwarming welcome."

The essence of the events Bangladesh witnessed during the student-led mass uprising in July and August, which escalated into a bloodied revolution, ultimately toppling the regime of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and giving rise to what we now call a new Bangladesh, is truly inexplicable.

Bengal Parampara Sangeetalaya is celebrating its 10th anniversary with "Sunad," a two-day annual classical music festival. The festival, which began on September 26th and continues on September 27th, 2024 (Thursday and Friday), offers a rich showcase of classical music performances, starting at 6:30 PM each evening at Bengal Shilpalay.

The Daily Star today hosted an evocative and poignant public lecture titled “Political Cartoon in Bangladesh: Past, Present & Future”. The engaging discussion, which had a restricted number of seats available, was effectively led by the creative Senior Cartoonist Mehedi Haque from Daily New Age. His ideation shone through as he guided the conversation, ensuring it was both informative and stimulating for the attendees.