Warner Bros. and New Line’s “The Conjuring: Last Rites” has blown past expectations with a staggering $194 million worldwide opening, making it the biggest global debut in horror film history—surpassing the previous record of $190 million set by 2017’s It.

“Monkey Trial” reimagines the 1925 Scopes trial — the landmark courtroom clash over the teaching of Darwinian evolution in an American classroom. The play follows an ordinary schoolteacher who, after introducing evolution in class, is prosecuted under reactionary law and thrust into a national controversy that exposed the fault lines between dogma and reason.

Sir Michael Caine is reportedly preparing to come out of retirement to reprise his role in a sequel to “The Last Witch Hunter”. The 92-year-old actor is said to be in talks to return alongside longtime friend Vin Diesel, with Lionsgate and Diesel’s One Race Films fast-tracking the project.

Pori Moni’s portrayal of the resilient Supti, navigating life’s harsh realities while enduring pregnancy in Anam Biswas’ “Rongila Kitab”, has earned her widespread acclaim. The performance secured her the Best Actress award at the fourth edition of Blender's Choice–The Daily Star OTT & Digital Content Awards 2024.

The five-day programme Doc Producing South was held in New Delhi, India, from September 1 to 5, bringing together independent filmmakers for discussions on documentary budgets, distribution strategies, and script development.

Pori Moni went on to add, “This is not just an award to me; it is much more. It is a recognition that a mother can do anything and achieve anything she sets her mind to. After giving birth, I was body-shamed for gaining weight. Many people commented on how ‘fat’ I had become. But only a few truly understand what a mother goes through—unless they are mothers themselves.”

Director Tanim Noor and his team behind “Utshob” were honoured with the Cinematic Excellence Award at Blender’s Choice – The Daily Star OTT & Digital Content Awards, yesterday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a tribute this morning, called Hazarika’s music timeless, noting how his compositions “transcended borders and linguistic barriers for decades.” That universality is embodied in “Bistirna Parore” (popularly known in Bangla as “Bistirno Dupaare”), the song after which the voyage is named.

On a hot and humid evening of September 5, 2025, Gallery Chitrak inaugurated “Troyee”, a group art exhibition featuring three talented artists – Shahnaz Begum Shahin, Miratul Fatima Raka, and Shahin Sobhana Suravi. The trio, close friends and alumni of three different departments at the Institute of Fine Arts, University of Dhaka, came together to present this collective showcase.

BLACKPINK’s Rosé, teaming up with Bruno Mars, took home Song of the Year for their global smash “APT”. Ariana Grande emerged as another standout, sweeping up Video of the Year and Best Pop for “Brighter Days Ahead”. In her acceptance speech, Grande cheekily thanked “my therapists and gay people,” before declaring, “I love you.”

Adapted from Utpal Dutt’s political play “Mrityur Atit,” the new version is directed by Mithun Mostofa, who also takes on a central role. His vision renders the script both intimate and biting — a production that shifts effortlessly between cutting satire and heartfelt emotion. Technical direction by Asif Munier keeps the staging lean and dynamic, ensuring the words and performances remain front and centre.

Sabrina Carpenter has reclaimed the top spot on the Billboard 200 as her latest release, “Man’s Best Friend”, opens at No 1.

The Ministry of Cultural Affairs, in association with Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA), honoured legendary singer Sabina Yasmin with a special recognition on Sunday evening at the National Theatre Hall of the Academy, followed by her solo musical performance.

Renowned Nazrul Sangeet artiste Yasmin Mushtari grew up in a cultural family environment where literature, poetry, journalism, and music were integral. From childhood to the present day, she has remained immersed in music through performance, teaching, and practice. She began making her mark from an early age by participating in various competitions, including Bangladesh Television.

The fourth edition of Blender's Choice-The Daily Star OTT & Digital Content Awards 2024 was held at the Hall of Fame at the Bangabandhu International Conference Centre (BICC) today (September 7).

Co-written by Shihab Shaheen and Jahan Sultana, the story traces the struggles of a long-distance couple as love frays under the weight of suspicion, resentment, and heartbreak

Directed by Shihab Shaheen, the series gripped audiences with its intense storyline and strong performances, ultimately earning the title through overwhelming viewer support

His nuanced portrayal stood out in a show that has captivated viewers with its inventive style, even while drawing mixed reactions for its uneven storyline

Directed by Anam Biswas, the Hoichoi original series premiered in late 2024 and follows the turbulent journey of Supti, a pregnant woman forced to flee with her husband after being falsely accused of a crime

Touqir Islam, who first drew attention with his 2022 debut Bengali series "Shaaticup", returned after two years with "Sinpaat"