Prominent Nazrul Sangeet singer Kalpona Anam looks to preserve and promote the lyrics and compositions of Kazi Nazrul Islam. As a tribute to the National Poet on his 122nd birth anniversary, she has released a solo album titled, “Swadesh Amar”, online today. In a candid chat, the singer spoke about the album and more.

Md. Razu Ahmed has been a top name in artiste management in Bangladesh for more than a decade. Having started his career in 2008, he has worked with bands like Warfaze, Nemesis, Aurthohin, Cryptic Fate, Artcell, Shironamhin, Viking, Minar and many more. He is also currently the Head of Communications at music streaming platform Imagine Radio, and an adviser of Bangladesh Band Music Fans’ Community (BBMFC). We talk to the behind-the-scene hustler about his career, philosophy and more.

May 25 is the birth anniversary of our national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam. As part of the celebrations, docufilm “Biography of Nazrul” will be aired on Bangladesh Television (BTV) at 10:15 am.

Poriborton Kori Foundation collaborated with prominent Bangladeshi artistes to raise awareness of the ongoing situation in Palestine. Through a video, they plea to all Bangladeshis to stand by Palestinians and donate to the State of Palestine Embassy in Dhaka, Bangladesh. They have met with the Palestinian Ambassador, His Excellency Yousef S.Y Ramadan, and learned in detail how the aid will be used and distributed. The embassy plans to distribute the aid by acquiring medical equipment and supplies to local hospitals in Gaza, Palestine.

Indian actor-turned-politician Kirron Kher, who had been diagnosed with multiple myeloma – a type of blood cancer – earlier this year is on the road to recovery, her husband and veteran star Anupam Kher shared. The actor, who updates his fans regularly about his wife's health recently told Indian media that she is doing better, but some days are more difficult than others.

A new graphic novel will tell the life story of late Queen frontman in his own words, from his childhood in Zanzibar to becoming one of the most famous rock stars in the world.

Few artistes have been significant for as long as Bob Dylan. Throughout the years, he has remained one of rock music’s most influential and striking figures. Although his importance in the world of music can be talked about for days on end, we take a look at some of his most memorable songs, marking his 80th birthday.

Singer Dua Lipa is blasting an organisation that paid for a full-page ad in The New York Times that called her antisemitic for her support of Palestinians, saying it used her name “shamelessly” to “advance their ugly campaign with falsehoods and blatant misrepresentations.”

It was a family affair at the Billboard Music Awards: Pink twirled in the air in a powerful performance with her daughter, and Drake was named artist of the decade, accepting the honor alongside his 3-year-old son.

Renowned comedian Rowan Sebastian Atkinson, known for his timeless character ‘Mr Bean’, is set to return to the silver screen with his biopic. The film will be silent, according to multiple media outlets, including A Showbiz, The Mirror, My London, VIP.

Theatre and cultural activist Saiful Islam Mahmud passed away last night. Renowned thespian Nasiruddin Yousuff Bachchu confirmed the news to The Daily Star.

Noted music composer Raam Laxman passed away in the early hours of May 22, 2021, in Nagpur, India. He was 78. He died due to a heart attack.

Renowned Indian singer Shreya Ghoshal and her husband Shiladitya welcomed a baby boy on Saturday afternoon. The singer shared the good news with her fans and well-wishers through social media.

A teaser for the eighth and final season of popular sitcom “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” was released recently. It highlights the running gags throughout the series, interspersed with interviews from the cast talking about how much they have all loved working on the show. The teaser does end with a little bit of new footage, but mostly, it just celebrates bringing everything to an end.

Noted actor, model and journalist Tazin Ahmed was one of the most beloved faces in the entertainment industry. Alongside television dramas, she was also appreciated for her simple yet elegant hosting skills and her performance in theatre. Today marks her third death anniversary.

Noted Gaudiya dancer Rachel Priyanka Perris developed a keen interest in dance from an early age. She met Mahua Mukherjee in 2004 at a 15-day dance workshop, where she was performing with the popular dance troupe Nrityanchal. The workshop changed her life forever, compelling her to choose Gaudiya Nritya professionally. In a candid chat with The Daily Star, Gaudiya Nritya exponent Mahua Mukherjee and her protégé Rachel Priyanka Perris share their experiences, and more.

National Award winning actor Ilias Kanchan has achieved a lot during his career, being one of the most successful leads of his time.

National Award-winning actor Prarthana Fardin Dighi started off her career as a child artiste. She made her comeback on the silver screen with “Tungipapar Miabhai”, last year. She has also been in talks for her role in the upcoming Shyam Benegal directorial Bangladesh-India joint venture “Bangabandhu”. In a candid chat with The Daily Star, the actor talks about her upcoming ventures, future plan, and more.

For the last two years in a row, I had taken much joy in correctly predicting the Oscar winners for best actor. Both Rami Malek (“Bohemian Rhapsody”) and Joaquin Phoenix (“Joker”) transcended the barriers of storytelling on their own to give memorable performances in their respective films.

Noted writer and television anchor Ali Imam is currently admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Ibn Sina Hospital in Dhaka. He was rushed to the hospital from Bangladesh Medical College Hospital yesterday, after his condition deteriorated. He is suffering from breathing problems and pneumonia. Ali Imam Foundation Secretary Touhidul Islam confirmed the news to The Daily Star.