Crew member dies after accident on ‘Wonder Man’ set

“Wonder Man” was set to star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, an actor who had appeared in “Aquaman” and HBO’s “Watchmen”. Wonder Man is a lesser-known Marvel character first introduced in the ’60s.
7 February 2024

Noted cultural personalities stand against JU gang rape, issue joint statement

In a joint statement, 18 renowned cultural and theatrical personalities, including celebrated actor, elocutionist, and cultural figure Syed Hasan Imam, thespian Ramendu Majumdar, Ferdousi Mazumder, Mamunur Rashid, and theatre personality Nasiruddin Yousuff, have voiced their outrage and firm stance against the incident at JU.
7 February 2024

Is Janhvi Kapoor to play Sita in Nitesh Tiwari's ‘Ramayana’?

Several Indian media outlets reported that popular south-Indian actress Sai Pallavi, who was supposed to play the lead role of Goddess Sita, opposite Ranbir Kapoor as Ram, has been reportedly replaced by Bollywood actress Janhvi Kapoor, causing mixed reactions among the ardent followers of the film.
7 February 2024

Elon Musk backs actress Gina Carano in suing Disney and Lucasfilm

On Tuesday, Gina Carano, who held a significant role in the highly acclaimed Disney series "The Mandalorian" until 2021, initiated a lawsuit in California alleging wrongful termination.
7 February 2024

Oscar nominee America Ferrera to make her directorial debut

Following her historic Oscar nomination, America Ferrera, best known for her roles in "Ugly Betty" and "How to Train Your Dragon”, is stepping behind the camera to make her feature directorial debut. The project, titled "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter”, is an adaptation of Erika Sánchez's bestselling novel and is currently in development at Amazon MGM's Orion Pictures.
7 February 2024

Pori Moni, ABM Sumon pair up for Valentine’s Day short film

Both the actors, who are loved by their audiences for their charm and acting prowess on screen, have announced the release of their romantic drama, titled “Booking”, by revealing the poster of the short film on Tuesday (February 6).
7 February 2024

Esha Deol and Bharat Takhtani split after 11 years of marriage

Esha Deol and her husband, businessman Bharat Takhtani, have announced their separation in a joint statement, confirming the end of their marriage.
7 February 2024

Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer reunite in Super Bowl commercial

In a much-anticipated Super Bowl LVIII commercial, fans were treated to a nostalgic reunion between beloved “Friends” co-stars Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer. The star-studded advertisement, unveiled on Uber Eats' official YouTube channel on February 6, saw the iconic duo crossing paths amidst a roster of A-list celebrities, including Victoria and David Beckham, Usher, and Jelly Roll.
7 February 2024

Country music star Toby Keith dies at 62

US country music star Toby Keith died on Monday aged 62, according to his X social media account, some 18 months after it was announced that he had stomach cancer.
7 February 2024

Oscar nominee Nazrin Choudhury is proud of her Bangladeshi roots

The 96th Academy Awards has recently announced this year's nominees for the Best Live Action Short Film. The entire crew of ‘Red, White and Blue’ waited in anticipation to hear their film’s name. When it finally happened, Nazrin Choudhury, the film’s director, was overwhelmed with emotion. She, along with her daughters, burst into tears. She thanked everyone who supported her, and the very next day, Bangladeshi newspapers prominently featured headlines about Nazrin Choudhury, the Bangladeshi-origin British-American screenwriter, who secured her first Oscar nomination with her directorial debut film.
6 February 2024

BLCPS leads the charge in music rights protection

In a momentous gathering, BLCPS (Bangladesh Lyricist Composers & Performers Society), the first and only Collective Management Organisation (CMO) for music, convened a landmark conference on Tuesday (February 6) at the Crystal Palace Auditorium. The event served as a platform to spotlight the critical findings shared by Satoshi Watanabe, honourary advisor of CISAC, underscoring the importance of CMOs in safeguarding music intellectual property rights and royalty collection worldwide.
6 February 2024

Dr Ejajul Islam, a medical practitioner and actor, is now an author

Beyond the small screen, the actor has also ventured into cinema, making his mark in several renowned films. In his professional life, Dr Ejaj is a medical practitioner, having served as the head of the Nuclear Medicine Department at Dhaka Medical College and Hospital. After a successful medical and showbiz career, he has now ventured into writing. The actor is publishing a memoir on his idol, Humayun Ahmed, titled, “Amar Humayun Sir”.
6 February 2024

Film Artistes Association election to be held in April

The current president of the association is veteran actor Ilias Kanchan, and the general secretary is actress Nipun Akter.
6 February 2024

Reserved Seats for Women: Apu Biswas, Nipun Akter, Sohana Saba collect nomination forms

Upon the ruling Awami League commencing the sale of nomination forms for the reserved seats for women in parliament today, numerous celebrities from the entertainment industry have purchased their nomination forms for their respective constituencies.
6 February 2024

4 OneFlix members arrested for alleged piracy and illegal streaming operation

Recently, four individuals were arrested by E-Fraud Investigation and Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) team of Cyber Crime Investigation Department, Dhaka Metropolitan Police, on allegation of illegally streaming movies and series through piracy on platforms registered similarly to Netflix, Amazon Prime, HBO Technologies Bangladesh, and Disney Hotstar.
6 February 2024

The artist within Anisul Hoque

Anisul Hoque, a beloved contemporary literary figure, has gained acclaim for his contributions to poetry, short stories, novels, satire, and various literary genres. Recognised with the prestigious Bangla Academy Award and numerous other accolades, his work, particularly the book "Ma", has achieved unprecedented print numbers in the country.
6 February 2024

Bangladeshi-origin comedian appears on 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert'

In a significant moment, comedian Usama Siddiquee of Bangladeshi descent displayed his comedic talent on the renowned “Late Show with Stephen Colbert”, which aired on CBS Monday night. The broadcast, viewed by audiences worldwide, aired at 10:35am on Tuesday (Bangladesh time).
6 February 2024

Alia Bhatt takes producer’s chair for Prime’s crime series

Prime Video India announced that Alia Bhatt has joined as the executive producer for the upcoming crime series "Poacher” today.
6 February 2024

Cryptic Fate releases new album after 18 years

This marks the band's fourth album, with their last release being the third album, "Danob", in 2006. The new album consists of nine songs, all inspired by the events of the Liberation War of 1971.
6 February 2024

Grammy viewership jumps on night Taylor Swift sets record

Taylor Swift's record-setting night at the Grammys drew the largest audience for music's highest honors since a pre-pandemic show in 2020, broadcaster CBS said on Monday.
6 February 2024
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