Love and poetry converge as Taylor Swift unveils her 11th studio album, “The Tortured Poets Department” (TTPD), a creation she teased with a surprise announcement at the 2024 Grammys. This musical venture signals a daring new era, enveloped in a captivating black-and-white aesthetic reminiscent of tortured poets, inkwells, and midnight contemplations.

This film centres around a young rookie from a bizarre chicken dance group who faces a heckler after being the worst dancer at a performance — leading him to a series of strange events that reveal what the group does to their weakest link.

The Bangladesh Film Artistes' Association (BFAA) is poised for its biennial election today, with 571 voters set to cast their ballots. Amongst them, 50 are new voters, reflecting a potential shift in the association's dynamics. This follows the landmark decision in the previous election where the Ilias Kanchan-Nipun Akter panel secured victory and reinstated voting rights to 103 previously excluded artistes, signaling winds of change within the association.

Renowned book cover designer Dhruba Esh has been hospitalised due to a lung infection. He was admitted to Health and Hope Hospital in Panthapath this morning after experiencing breathing difficulties.

Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s “Kabir Singh”, which starred Shahid Kapoor in the lead role, defied criticism for its misogynistic content and emerged as a box office hit. In the years since the film’s release, discourse around it has refused to die down, and now, actor Adil Hussain has said that it’s the only film in his career that he regrets being a part of.

Bangladesh Film Artistes' Association (BFAA) election is scheduled to take place tomorrow, where two influential panels are competing for leadership for its 2024-26 session.

Confirming the progression of the series, the sources stated that shooting for the first phase of the seven-episode series had already been completed at a hotel in the capital a couple of months ago.

There's no overlooking the captivating phenomenon that is tvN's "Queen of Tears", featuring Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Ji Won. Penned by Park Ji Eun, this South Korean drama has soared to the pinnacle of global sensation, captivating audiences with its masterful portrayal of emotional roller coasters.

A solemn musical evening titled “Remembering Khalid” to pay tribute to Khalid Anwar Saifullah, a prominent figure in the Bangla band music scene is set to take place at Shoparjito Shadhinota, Dhaka University, on April 19, 2024, from 5 pm to 9 pm.

Korean filmmaker Park Chan-wook will adapt his 2003 masterpiece "Oldboy" into an English-language TV series in collaboration with Lionsgate Television.

Gias Uddin Selim's film “Kajol Rekha” has been released in cinemas across the country this Eid-ul-Fitr. Within a week of its release, the producer revealed plans for alternative screenings of “Kajol Rekha” nationwide. On Tuesday, the director revealed the news at the capital's SKS Tower while attending a special screening of the film.

Directed by Zahid Repon and originally written by Badal Sircar, the play is a powerful anti-war statement, reflecting on the tragedies of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, as well as other global conflicts, including those in Bangladesh, Bosnia, Afghanistan, Iraq, Ukraine, and Palestine.

Director Tom Harper, who collaborated with Alia Bhatt in “Heart of Stone”, has sung praises for the actor for her feature in the Time 100 Most Influential List.

In a tragic accident in Sunamganj's Chhatak, a head-on collision between a bus and a CNG-powered auto-rickshaw resulted in the deaths of two individuals, including popular musician Pagol Hasan.

The teaser takes the viewers into the mesmerising world created by García Márquez, featuring pivotal characters José Arcadio Buendía and Úrsula Iguarán. The series teaser opens with the iconic line, “Many years later, as he faced the firing squad, Colonel Aureliano Buendía was to remember that distant afternoon when his father took him to discover ice.”

His rendition of "Shada Shada Kala Kala" marked a turning point, garnering widespread acclaim and affirming his belief that Bangladeshis would embrace him as one of their own if he pursued Bangla music wholeheartedly.

Bollywood star Salman Khan is all set to return as the host for the third season of “Bigg Boss OTT”. The announcement came through an official poster shared by Endemol Shine India on their Instagram handle, igniting anticipation amongst fans.

The iconic songwriting duo Lennon-McCartney sees a revival, albeit through the musical talents of the Beatles’ offspring. James McCartney, son of Paul McCartney, collaborates with Sean Ono Lennon, John Lennon’s son, on "Primrose Hill", a reflective acoustic piece with a mellow rhythm and introspective guitar solos.

This is the first time the actress spent the festivities without her Nanabhai (maternal grandfather). Carrying a bittersweet ache in her heart, Pori tried her best to ensure the best experience for her son.

Throughout the Eid break, television channels recently aired diverse festival-themed programmes including special features with stars. Among them was the often-discussed actress Prarthana Fardin Dighi, who appeared on a private television show.