In anticipation of the upcoming election for the Bangladesh Film Artistes Association (BFAA) slated for April 27, the process of forming the interim panel has commenced. After much deliberation and search, BFAA General Secretary Nipun Akter has successfully secured Mahmud Koli, an icon from the golden era of cinema, as the president of the new panel.

Popular American DJ and record producer Jonathan H Smith, popularly known by his stage name Lil Jon, has reportedly embraced Islam indicating that he would be going by the name ‘Brother Jon’ from now on, calling it “the name my spirit chose.”

The television drama industry has been buzzing for the past two days, with much discussion surrounding popular actor Ziaul Faruq Apurba and Alpha i Managing Director Shahriar Shakil, who found themselves in the limelight due to a misunderstanding. During this period, artistes were actively showing their support for Apurba on social media. Notably, producers, cameramen, makeup artistes, and others also rallied behind him.

Festivities have commenced across BFDC surrounding the Bangladesh Film Artistes Association (BFAA) election. Conversations are rife regarding the affiliations with either the Dipjol-Misha panel or the Nipun panel. Notably, Nana Shah, Shahnoor, DA Tayeb, and fight director Arman have shifted their allegiance from Nipun’s panel to join the Dipjol-Misha panel. It's anticipated that actress Mahiya Mahi will most definitely participate in the elections as part of this panel too.

Adding to the ongoing feud, veteran actress Sucharita has recently alleged that former president and general secretary Ilias Kanchan and Nipun Akter, respectively, have suspended her and actor Masum Parvez Rubel's BFAA membership.

Fans were treated to a delightful surprise during singer Ed Sheeran's concert in Mumbai on Saturday (March 16) as he sang in Punjabi for the first time. Joined by singer Diljit Dosanjh, they performed Sheeran's song "Lover" together. The duo received thunderous applause from the hundreds of fans gathered at the Mahalaxmi Race Course Grounds. Later, both artistes shared posts about the memorable moment on Instagram.

Director Adnan Al Rajeev, also the owner of Runout Films, is all set to helm the next and third instalment of Coke Studio Bangla as confirmed by himself via his official Facebook handle. The filmmaker further added that DotBirth will be taking on the role of its agency.

In a bid to enthral its audience for the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr, Ityadi has combined two distinct genres—folk and contemporary—through a song sung by the late musician Khalid Hasan Milu's two sons, Protic Hasan and Pritom Hasan.

Last night, all litigations against Ziaul Faruq Apurba, including breach of contract and embezzlement, were resolved after the meeting with the Television and Digital Program Producers Association of Bangladesh (Telepab) and the Actors Equity took place on Saturday (March 16).

Renowned musician AR Rahman has sparked a conversation in the music industry after revealing his use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in recreating the voices of two late singers, Bamba Bakya and Shahul Hameed, for the song "Thimiri Yezhuda" in Rajinikanth's “Lal Salaam”. While the decision has drawn criticism, Rahman stands firm, defending the integration of AI as a means to enhance efficiency rather than replace human talent.

The couple provided a glimpse of their wedding ceremony by sharing intimate photos through an Instagram post today - captioning it with a heartfelt message for their fans.

The storyline revolves around an unconventional duo – a grandfather and his grandson, who find themselves attending the same school. Produced by Bhepu Creations Limited, the production is slated to air on Maasranga Television during the upcoming Eid festivities.

The Balam-Konal duo gained skyrocketing popularity for their vocals in the romantic title track “O Priyotoma” from superstar Shakib Khan's film “Priyotoma”. Now, they are back to deliver another possible hit as they lent their vocals to the title track for the highly anticipated film “Rajkumar”, also starring Shakib Khan.

The eagerly awaited biopic on the iconic actor Madhubala has at last secured its director, after months of speculation. Jasmeet K Reen, known for directing Alia Bhatt in the 2022 film “Darlings”, will be at the helm of this project. The director announced the news on her Instagram account on Friday (March 15).

Amongst them, legendary lyricist Mohammad Rafiquzzaman has been nominated for his contribution to the cultural arena.

“Reply 1988” famed actor Ryu Jun Yeol’s agency has finally confirmed that he is dating Netflix’s “Gyeongseong Creature” actress Han So Hee, after much speculation.

Prominent director Nurul Alam Atique's film "Peyarar Subash" made a lasting impression on audiences, with Ahmed Rubel's powerful performance moving many to tears at the premiere.

“Squid Game” actor O Yeong-Su has been given an eight-month suspended prison sentence for sexual misconduct by a court in South Korea. The 79-year-old was charged in 2022 with sexually assaulting a woman twice, reports BBC.

During an exclusive photoshoot and adda with The Daily Star, Partho talked about his acting and directorial journey while also spilling some beans on upcoming projects.

In a pleasantly surprising move, Star Cineplex is all set to screen two previous blockbusters helmed by famed director Christopher Nolan this very month. Star Cineplex’s official website reveals that films “The Dark Knight” (2008) and “Interstellar” (2014) are scheduled to be screened starting March 19.