Britney Spears’ father filed Tuesday to end the court conservatorship that has controlled the singer’s life and money for 13 years.

White kaash (catkin) flowers cover miles of lands while fluffy clouds hover in the blue sky above — such scenery announces the arrival of Autumn in Bangladesh. On one such beautiful afternoon, I was at a shooting spot at the Meradia area of Dhaka’s Banasree, where I came across popular stars Shakib Khan and Nusraat Faria. They were shooting for a television commercial under the scorching heat. The production is directed by Samiur Rahman. 

A few words in mehedi on Pori Moni’s hand became the talk of the town, spreading like wildfire on social media. While some called it an act of rebellion, others termed it a publicity stunt.

Internationally acclaimed filmmaker Mostofa Sarwar Farooki’s upcoming movie, “No Land’s Man”, has been nominated for the Kim Jiseok Award at the 26th Busan International Film Festival.

Singer Sarah Harding of the British pop group Girls Aloud has died after a battle with breast cancer, her mother said Sunday. She was 39.

One year after his death, Chadwick Boseman has received another prestigious tribute: a college named in his honour. Howard University, which is the late actor’s alma mater, announced that one of the school’s departments will now be named the Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts.

‘Polly Samrat’ Abdul Alim ruled over the music industry with his humble and down-to-earth melodies. In his long and illustrious career, the artiste had many memorable songs to his credit, including Ei Je Duniya Kishero Lagia", "Shorbonasha Padma Nodi", and "Holudia Pakhi Shonar Boron", among others.

Being one of the most celebrated faces on television, Mehazabien Chowdhury rose to fame after bagging the title of Lux Channel i Superstar 2009. She stepped into the limelight as a model, and gradually landed roles in some of the most appreciated tele-fictions, including “Boro Chele”, and “Shonali Danar Chil”, among many others. In a candid chat with The Daily Star, Mehazabien talks about her recent successes and more.

Noted actress Apu Biswas started her career as a model and slowly made way to the silver screen. Over the years, she has starred in over a hundred films, giving many super hits like “My Name Is Khan” and “Koti Takar Kabin”, among numerous others.

Marking the birth anniversary of eminent actor Rishi Kapoor, the poster of the actor’s final film “Sharmaji Namkeen” was unveiled online recently. Produced by Excel Entertainment and MacGuffin Pictures, and directed by debutant Hitesh Bhatia, this production is a light hearted, coming-of-age story of a lovable 60 year old man.

September 4 marks the birthday of legendary singer and renowned artiste Sabina Yasmin.

How does your work comment on current social and political issues?

In a candid conversation with The Daily Star, the multifaceted actor opens up about returning to theatre where he first made his name.

This is a Japanese animated film, directed by Hayao Miyazaki and partly based on the 1986 novel by the British writer, Diana Wynne Jones.

Working to achieve their aim, the singer’s children Nurjahan Alim, Alzmeri Alim, and Zahir Alim had filed a petition to the Dhaka South City Corporation. A positive response from the authorities in this regard has come recently.

Production for “How I Met Your Father” has officially commenced. Hilary Duff shared a new set image from the upcoming show, across social media recently. She is set to star as Sophie, a woman determined to find love in the age of dating apps, in the “How I Met Your Mother” spin-off series.

 Renowned Indian actor Deepika Padukone has signed her second Hollywood film, a cross-cultural rom-com that she will also produce under her banner Ka Productions.

The Ministry of Information has requested filmmakers to submit their projects from last year for the National Film Awards 2020.  The National Film Awards is biggest cinematic award in Bangladesh and the makers are asked to submit their projects every year prior to the prize giving ceremony.

Ever since his debut, Ferdous has been popular in both sides of the border, winning four National Awards for his performances. The actor is now busy with various projects now, after a brief break from shooting. He talks to The Daily Star in a candid interview.

Today is the fourth death anniversary of the heroic freedom fighter and vocalist Abdul Jabbar. The eminent singer passed away on August 30, 2017. Making his death anniversary, Syed Abdul Hadi talks to the Daily Star about Jabbar’s legacy.