Actor Bernard Hill, best known for roles in Titanic and Lord of the Rings, has died aged 79. He played Captain Edward Smith in the 1997 Oscar-winning film and King Théoden in the Lord of the Rings. His breakout role was in 1982 BBC TV drama Boys from the Blackstuff, where he

Nicole Kidman has said "it is a privilege to make films" after being honoured with an American Film Institute Life Achievement Award. Kidman, 56, is the first Australian actor to be given the highest honour bestowed by the organisation. The Moulin Rouge actress was

Band singer Enamul Kabir Rebel was arrested with crystal meth, commonly known as ice, from Dhaka's Rampura area on Friday night. The arrested singer is Enamul Kabir Rebel, singer of Uchcharon Band, police said. Rebel and one of his accomplices were arrested by the Rampura Thana

Iraqi social media influencer Om Fahad has been shot dead outside her home in Baghdad, according to local media reports. The attack happened in the capital's eastern Zayne neighbourhood on Friday. Iraq's interior ministry confirmed in a statement that a "woman known on

Tollywood actor Paoli Dam will be seen again in a Bangladeshi film titled “Neel Jotsna”. Noted Bangladeshi filmmaker Fakhrul Arefeen Khan is making the movie based on Mostaque Ahamed’s parapsychology novel “Neel Jotsnar Jibon”. Paoli Dam will portray the lead

A portrait of a young woman by Gustav Klimt that was long believed to be lost has been sold at an auction in Vienna for 30 million euros ($32m). The Austrian modernist artist started work on the “Portrait of Miss Lieser” in 1917, the year before he died, and it is one of

One of the most talked about films “Toofan” was announced at the end of last year. Dhallywood superstar Shakib Khan and director Raihan Rafi collaborated for the project for the first time.  Kolkata actress Mimi Chakraborty and Bangladeshi actor Nabila will be seen

President Droupadi Murmu conferred Padma Bhushan upon veteran singer Usha Uthup in the field of Arts at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Monday (April 22). President Murmu conferred Padma Shri upon Bangladeshi singer Rezwana Choudhury Bannya in the field of Arts. She is an exponent

Today (April 21) is the 7th death anniversary of country’s popular singer and music composer Lucky Akhand. Born on 18 June 1956, the renowned artiste started his professional music career with self-titled solo album “Lucky Akhand” in 1984 under the banner of Sargam.

Taylor Swift's new album, The Tortured Poets Department, has broken the record for Spotify's most-streamed in a single day, the platform said. The pop sensation also became the most-streamed artist in a single day. Her hotly anticipated album was released on Friday, sending

Misha Sawdagar has been elected as the new president of Film Artistes’ Association for the term 2024-2026, while Monowar Hossain Dipjol secured the position of general secretary. Misha Sawdagar got 265 votes, defeating his rival Mahmud Koli by 170 votes. Monowar Hossain Dipjol

A Dhaka court today (April 18) summoned actress Pori Moni and Junayed Bogdadi Jimmy alias Jim in a case filed by businessman Nasir Uddin Mahmud on the charges of vandalizing, threatening and attempting to murder him. Dhaka Senior Judicial Magistrate Saiful Islam passed the order,

Toggi Fun World, the largest VR theme park in the country, has enthralled youths with exiting games and rides during long holiday of Eid-ul Fitr and Pahela Baishakh together. The amusement theme park at Bashundhara City Shopping Complex in Dhaka has the complete solution for family

Author JK Rowling has reignited a row with Harry Potter stars Emma Watson and Daniel Radcliffe over the issue of transgender identity and rights. The writer hit out at "celebs" who she said had "used their platforms to cheer on the transitioning of minors".

US President Joe Biden and Japan's prime minister have vowed to strengthen defence co-operation in the face of a potential threat from China. The plans announced by Mr Biden and Fumio Kishida during his Washington visit include an expanded air defence network incorporating

Today (March 28) is the 44th birthday of Dhallywood superstar Shakib Khan. His fans, friends, co-artistes and well-wishers have sent greeting messages to the actor on his birthday.  Born on 28 March 1979, Shakib Khan, made his debut in the film industry through Sohanur Rahman

With the Bengali New Year only weeks away, Hoichoi Bangladesh has announced six new shows headlined by popular actors like Pori Moni, Chanchal Chowdhury, Jaya Ahsan and Ziaul Faruq Apurba. “We are grateful to you, our audience, for your love and unwavering support. And we are

Beyonce has been a showbiz fixture for nearly three decades, shapeshifting from girl group lead and pop empress to Hollywood actor and business mogul. But for all the caps she's worn, the Houston-bred megastar's cowboy hat has stayed within reach: Queen Bey has always been

In the end superstar Shakib Khan and film director Raihan Rafi united for ‘Toofan’ and the first poster of the movie was dropped today (March 27). The official first look of in the forthcoming film 'Toofan' was revealed, coinciding with Khan's

Five Bangladeshi artistes, actors Jaya Ahsan, Tasnia Farin, Aupee Karim, Shohel Mondol and singer Mahtim Shakib, have been nominated for the Tollywood prestigious awards for cinema, Joy Filmfare Awards Bangla in Kolkata. Among the artistes, noted actor Jaya Ahsan has been nominated for