Eric Stonestreet, beloved for his role as Cameron Tucker on “Modern Family”, has tied the knot with longtime partner Lindsay Schweitzer. The couple exchanged vows on September 8 at their newly built home in Kansas City, Missouri, marking the occasion between their birthdays.

Renowned Bangladeshi singer Rumana Morshed Kanak Chapa, whose melodious voice has touched millions, celebrates her birthday today. Born in 1969 in Dhaka’s Shantibagh, Kanak Chapa has enriched Bangla music with a versatile career spanning over 35 years.

The Friday Theatre School at Alliance Française de Dhaka is set to present its annual production “The Pied Piper of Hamelin”, featuring performances by its workshop students under the direction of Ashish Khondker.

Actors Keira Knightley and James McAvoy will lend their voices to Professor Umbridge and Mad-Eye Moody in Audible’s upcoming “Harry Potter” audiobook series, according to US media reports.

SonyLIV has released a teaser of its upcoming slate for the year, offering the first look at Arifin Shuvoo in Soumik Sen’s much-anticipated series “Jazz City”.

Abinta Gallery of Fine Arts has organised an international group exhibition in Melbourne, Australia, showcasing the richness of Bangladeshi art. Titled “Colours of Bangladesh”, the event is being held from September 9 to 21 at SOL Gallery, 420 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, Victoria.

Renowned Lalon singer Farida Parveen has been placed on life support as her physical condition has further deteriorated.

In its latest release for Coke Studio Bangla Season 3, “Long Distance Love” bridges oceans with melody while capturing how distance continues to test the human heart. Composed by Shuvendu Das Shuvo and penned by Ankan, the track carries soulful lyrics with theatrical visuals that speak to love stretched across miles.

But what about acting? Zinnat smiled and replied, “If I get roles that allow me to tell real stories, I’ll gladly take them. While shooting, we were often reminded not to focus on looking our best in front of the camera, but rather to tone it down and stay true to the character. That experience gave me the confidence to believe that artistes can truly become anyone once they step into a role.”

For Anuparna Roy, in her thirties, the excitement of winning an award with her very first feature film at the world’s oldest film festival in Venice is yet to sink in. The Indian media took no notice of Roy, an English literature student from Burdwan University in West Bengal, when she released her first short film “Run To The River” a couple of years ago. But today, that moment seems light years away.

Beyond playback, she has released 35 solo albums, expanding her repertoire beyond the silver screen. Kanak Chapa is also recognised as a writer, with three published books adding yet another dimension to her artistic identity.

The pledge reflects growing cultural opposition to Israel’s actions. Rights groups and United Nations experts have repeatedly accused Israel of committing genocide since the conflict with Hamas escalated nearly two years ago. Palestinian rights advocates have urged global celebrities to use their platforms to amplify the humanitarian crisis.

The Bangladesh Federation of Film Societies (BFFS) has announced the official call for submissions of eligible Bangladeshi films for the International Feature Film category of the 98th Academy Awards (Oscars), organised by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), USA.

Hilary Duff is officially making her return to music after a ten-year hiatus. Yesterday, the actress and singer revealed that she has signed with Atlantic Records and will soon release new songs — her first since the 2015 album “Breathe In. Breathe Out.” Now 37, Duff says she is ready to continue the musical journey she once paused.

Popular drama series “Bachelor Point” is bringing back one of its most loved characters. Yesterday evening, at a grand press conference held at Dhaka’s Hotel Intercontinental, director Kajal Arefin Ome officially announced that actor Tawsif Mahbub will reprise his role as Nehal in the ongoing fifth season of the series.

The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards will feature a reunion of the “Gilmore Girls” leads, alongside stars from “Wednesday”, “Euphoria”, and “Law & Order”. The complete list of presenters has been revealed by CBS and the Television Academy.

Acclaimed actress Jaya Ahsan, who enjoys immense popularity on both sides of Bengal, attended an award ceremony in Kolkata on Sunday (September 7). 

The rom-com project stars FS Nayeem and Sunerah Binte Kamal in the lead roles. Written by Raba Khan and produced by Alpha-i, the film will be released on September 11 on Chorki.

Acclaimed theatre director and founder of Dhaka University’s Department of Theatre and Music, Syed Jamil Ahmed, established Spardha Independent Collective with just five members in September 2018. Among them is the notable Mohsina Akhter. A direct student of Syed Jamil Ahmed, she is simultaneously a director, performer, and costume designer. This May, she made her big-screen debut with the release of “Jaya aar Sharmin”. However, she prefers not to differentiate between mediums of storytelling. As she explains, “People who know how to swim can swim in any body of water.”

The film revolves around the shocking murder of a Catholic priest, played by Josh Brolin, during Mass. As always, Johnson’s script promises a layered puzzle of suspects, secrets, and suspense. Joining Craig is a heavyweight cast featuring Glenn Close, Cailee Spaeny, Kerry Washington, Mila Kunis, Jeremy Renner, Josh O’Connor, Andrew Scott, and Brolin.