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Music
Martin Scorsese is backing an AI startup
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Tech & Startup
Happy birthday: Hollywood honors Marilyn Monroe, 100 years on
2 June 2026, 08:51 AM
Entertainment
Who really wrote what you loved in Bonolota Express?
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Film
Resmi Mirza’s song ‘Premer Juddho’ arrives on YouTube after two years
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News Bytes
Documentary on renowned photographer Nasir Ali Mamun wins top award at UK Asian Film Festival
12 May 2026, 16:17 PM
Film
Under full moon, Shakira thrills 2 million fans on Rio's Copacabana beach
3 May 2026, 23:42 PM
Music
James receives special honour at Meril-Prothom Alo Awards
24 April 2026, 19:57 PM
Music
British PM slams London event for booking Kanye West
5 April 2026, 21:36 PM
Arts & Entertainment
US judge tosses Blake Lively's sexual harassment case against Justin Baldoni
3 April 2026, 10:39 AM
Arts & Entertainment
‘ANNiE’ emerges as a standout title at Seriencamp 2026
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Entertainment
Messi’s hat-trick sparks celebration among showbiz stars
17 June 2026, 18:02 PM
TV & Film
Five screen legends reunite for nostalgic gathering
17 June 2026, 13:05 PM
TV & Film
Cineplex to host Summer Fest featuring four hit Bangla films
17 June 2026, 11:58 AM
Entertainment
Tom Holland confirms marriage to Zendaya
17 June 2026, 10:02 AM
Entertainment
New Valentine’s Day song brings Abir Sadaf and ‘Laage Ura Dhura’ singer together in AI-crafted music video
5 February 2026, 11:57 AM
Music
Special programme at Shilpakala marks Farida Parveen’s birth anniversary
31 December 2025, 06:12 AM
Music
Hania Aamir coming to Bangladesh
16 September 2025, 04:23 AM
TV & Film
AK Ratul laid to rest beside his father
28 July 2025, 05:24 AM
Music
‘Kaanta Laga’ fame Shefali Jariwala dies at 42
28 June 2025, 03:46 AM
Music
Star Cineplex to launch new branch in Uttara this Eid
25 March 2025, 12:30 PM
Entertainment
MUSINGS / The journey of 'Khwabnama' from a novel to a play
24 October 2022, 09:47 AM
Books & Literature
‘Nil Chhaya’ reconjures ghosts of Bengal’s Indigo Revolution
24 September 2022, 09:03 AM
Books & Literature
Aryan Khan remanded in judicial custody over Mumbai cruise drugs case
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan, who was arrested in a drugs case involving a rave party in a cruise ship, is no longer in the custody of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), but has been lodged in jail for 14 days, as per reports.
7 October 2021, 18:28 PM
‘Poddapuran’ hits theatres tomorrow
The Rashid Palash directorial “Poddapuran” will be released at eight movie halls across the country, including Star Cineplex and Blockbuster Cinemas. The Punya Films production is Rashid Palash’s first feature film.
7 October 2021, 11:46 AM
Film on sensational Rifat murder case to hit theatres in Dec
The much-anticipated film "Poran" is set to release this December, confirms the film's director, Raihan Rafi. It is based on the gruesome Rifat murder that happened on June 26, 2019 in front of Barguna Government College.
7 October 2021, 10:23 AM
Rokeya Sultana’s exhibition to open in India and Dhaka
Award-winning Bangladeshi printmaker and painter Rokeya Sultana is ready to launch her monograph and exhibition in both India and Dhaka.
7 October 2021, 09:42 AM
Reflecting on 1971 inside Prangone Mor’s ‘Condemned Cell’
Prangone Mor, one of the most celebrated theatre troupes in Bangladesh, staged their 31st production, “Condemned Cell”, at the Ganga-Jamuna Cultural Festival in the National Theatre Hall, Bangladesh Shikpakala Academy (BSA) recently. The play featured 24 artistes, including Ananta Hira, Nuna Afroz, Ramiz Raju, Awal Reza, Shuvo, Shishir, and Mofazzal, among others.
7 October 2021, 09:37 AM
Stumbling across the ‘slum’ inspired set of “Bhangon” at BFDC
Stumbling across a set at Bangladesh Film Development Corporation, an unprecedented scene emerged across the halls- groups of huts shaped like a slum became visible to the spectators.
7 October 2021, 08:32 AM
Hrithik Roshan comes out in support of Aryan Khan, pens heartfelt note on social media
With Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan being taken to custody by the Narcotics Control Bureau, after a cruise ship raid, several Bollywood celebrities have extended support to him and his family. Having said that, Hrithik Roshan recently took to his Instagram handle to pen a kind hearted open letter for Aryan.
7 October 2021, 08:13 AM
Solo exhibition ‘Matir Manush’ provides vivid look into simple lives
EMK Center's virtual solo exhibition, "Matir Manush" features works of young artist Md Rasel Rana. The 41 artworks on display present the tradition, culture, celebrations, and everyday lives of Bengalis in a whimsical way.
7 October 2021, 07:16 AM
BTS campaign with UN nets millions of dollars -- and tweets
K-pop superstars BTS have raised $3.6 million and generated millions of tweets during four years of teaming up with the U.N. children’s agency to fight violence, abuse and bullying and promote self-esteem in young people, the agency is announcing Wednesday.
7 October 2021, 05:14 AM
Revisiting ‘Breakfast at Tifanny’s’ on its 60th anniversary
Audrey Hepburn biting down on a cigarette holder whilst donning a black dress on the poster for “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” was a defining moment for the golden age of Hollywood. Featuring Hepburn in one of her most iconic roles, the Oscar-winning film was released on this day in 1961 to great critical and commercial acclaim, following the life of Holly Golightly, a naive, eccentric young girl who falls in love with a struggling writer.
6 October 2021, 15:28 PM
Netflix to edit Squid Game phone number after South Korean woman's phone floods with calls
A South Korean woman who was deluged with thousands of prank calls and text messages after her phone number was highlighted as a key plot point in Netflix's hit show Squid Game may soon get some relief.
6 October 2021, 12:07 PM
Noble confirms divorce
Singer Mainul Ahsan Noble, in a conversation with The Daily Star over the phone, confirmed that he is divorced. "Yes, it is true that I am divorced and now, I am single!" says the singer. He has been caught up in controversies ever since he came into the limelight with "Sa Re Ga Ma Pa" in 2019.
6 October 2021, 11:48 AM
Puja is a time for making new memories: Manoj Kumar Pramanik
Manoj Kumar Pramanik has won over audiences with his excellent performances throughout the years. He has been featured in various web originals, films, tele-fictions, web films, and television commercials. In a candid chat with The Daily Star on Mahalaya today, the actor shares his Durga Puja plans, and more.
6 October 2021, 11:45 AM
‘Rehana Maryam Noor’ nominated at Hong Kong Asian Film Festival
Abdullah Mohammad Saad’s "Rehana Maryam Noor" has been nominated at Hong Kong Asian Film Festival in the New Talent Award section.
6 October 2021, 11:11 AM
Dear Satyajit: Proshoon Rahman’s earnest tribute to Ray
Commemorating the birth centenary of legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray, noted independent filmmaker Proshoon Rahman announced his forthcoming film “Dear Satyajit” recently. The film will feature prolific theatre, film, and television actor Ahmed Rubel.
6 October 2021, 10:22 AM
Most actresses don't want to play rural characters: Nadia Ahmed
Nadia Ahmed is a well-known personality in the world of acting, dancing, and modelling. Her last venture on television was with the popular tele-fiction “Bokulpur”, where she plays the role of a Jatra princess.
6 October 2021, 09:43 AM
All you need to know about the Game of Thrones prequel, ‘House of the Dragon’
A new teaser for the “Game of Thrones” spinoff “House of the Dragon”, was released recently. HBO promises the premiere of the show in 2022.
6 October 2021, 08:02 AM
Singer R Kelly's official channels dropped from YouTube
Alphabet Inc’s YouTube said it has removed R&B singer R. Kelly’s channels from its video platform, distancing itself from the singer who was convicted of sex trafficking last month.
R. Kelly was convicted by a federal jury in September in his sex trafficking trial, where prosecutors accused the singer of exploiting his stardom over a quarter-century to lure women and underage girls into his orbit for sex.
6 October 2021, 08:02 AM
Punorjonmo 2: A chilling and intriguing ride
Continuing Rafsan and Nila’s story, Vicky Zahed’s “Punorjonmo 2” aired on Channel i recently. The sequel to the much-appreciated Eid special tele-fiction “Punorjonmo” from Vicky Zahed’s “Jonmo” series, it was later released on the official YouTube channel of Channel i. Upon its release on YouTube, “Ponorjonmo 2” started trending on the video sharing platform.
6 October 2021, 07:01 AM
Shah Rukh Khan's fans leave message of support outside his residence
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has been getting immense support from his fans both in front of his residence and on Twitter ever since the arrest of his son, Aryan Khan.
6 October 2021, 05:19 AM