Perry, 40, and Bloom, 48, first met at a Golden Globes afterparty in 2016. The encounter, now part of pop culture lore, began with a disagreement over a burger. “I met my boyfriend over In-N-Out,” Perry once recounted on American Idol. “I had my security guard grab 10 In-N-Outs… he swoops in and grabs it and I was like, ‘Hey, that’s my burger!’”

Written and directed by Ilias Nabi Faisal, “Agni Shrabon” arrives with a quiet urgency. Staged with support from the Ministry of Cultural Affairs, the play explores cycles of power, resistance, and the enduring human desire for peace.

Zul-Qarnain Kwame Nantambu, a performer from Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Show, has been arrested in Louisiana following a months-long investigation into his unscripted protest during the event.

Following the success of “Top Gun: Maverick” in 2022, director Joseph Kosinski has confirmed that a third instalment of the high-flying action franchise is officially in development. In a recent interview with GQ, Kosinski shared that “Top Gun 3” is being seriously considered, with plans for a more expansive and introspective storyline centred around Tom Cruise’s iconic character.

Eid drama “Ghran” has emerged as a surprise hit, crossing 7.2 million views on YouTube within just two weeks of its release. Currently trending at number 20, the Masrikul Alam-directed drama has sparked emotional responses from viewers, many of whom praised its heartfelt portrayal of a son’s search for his mother’s forgotten birthday.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has extended invitations to 534 individuals to join its membership this year, including 2025 Academy Award winners Mikey Madison, Kieran Culkin and Lol Crawley, and nominees Ariana Grande, Sebastian Stan and Brandi Carlile. Also invited are this year’s Oscars host Conan O’Brien, his predecessor Jimmy Kimmel, and their respective producers.

Panthakunja, located on Sonargaon Road, was once a rare oasis in the capital

Four Hollywood films are set to be released simultaneously at Star Cineplex tomorrow. The much-talked-about horror sequel “M3GAN 2.0” and “F1: The Movie”, a film based on the Formula One World Championship, will also see their international release on June 27.

“With this music video, we tried to do something fresh. I don’t think anything like this has been done before for a Bangla song,” Sunidhi shared with visible excitement. “The teaser’s reaction has been overwhelming. People are sharing it non-stop. Credit goes to Adnan Al Rajeev. We created a fusion—adding electronic elements while also staying rooted in Bengali instruments and language.”

Known for weaving the everyday rhythms of life into his work, the artiste offers something more than a typical love story this time. “This is not a romantic tale,” he said. “It’s a story of a wounded land wrapped in patriotism, affection, grief, and longing. It’s about rain in the chest, loss in the eyes, being consumed by love, and being burned by it too.”

In a 2018 conversation with journalist Vir Sanghvi at the Jaipur Literature Festival, Nair shared how she was approached to direct “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix”. At the time, however, she was grieving the sudden loss of her mother-in-law, Kulsoom Alibhai, whom she fondly called “Ammie”. The death occurred while Alibhai was visiting New York for medical treatment.

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Veteran actor Misha Sawdagor, a dominant figure in Dhallywood for over 36 years, believes that the consistent release of quality cinema throughout the year is key to reviving the Bangladeshi film industry. Speaking to The Daily Star from the US, the National Film Award-winning ‘villain’ reflected on his role as Shakib Khan’s father in the hit Eid release “Borbaad”, calling it a challenging but rewarding experience.

Justin Baldoni has officially decided not to refile his $400 million lawsuit against Blake Lively, marking a pivotal turn in the high-profile legal battle that gripped Hollywood.

The final trailer for Marvel’s upcoming film “Fantastic Four: First Steps” has been released, offering a closer look at one of the most formidable villains in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU)—Galactus. Ahead of its July 25 release, the trailer promises a visually arresting journey, blending retro-futurism with cosmic scale, and setting the stage for emotional turmoil, heroism, and planetary peril.

Denis Villeneuve is going from “Dune” to Bond. Amazon MGM Studios announced Wednesday that Villeneuve will direct the next James Bond movie. The untitled film will be the first since the studio took creative reins of the storied film franchise after decades of control by the Broccoli family.

The curtain fell on the 1st Jagannath University National Film Festival 2025 on Wednesday (June 25) at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy’s Chitrashala Auditorium. Organised by the Jagannath University Film Society, with support from Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, the three-day festival began on June 23.

In the heart of London’s East End, the Spitalfields Studios Gallery recently unveiled "Echoes of Existence", a solo exhibition by the Bangladeshi artist Ruhul Amin Tarek— representing a thoughtful, spiritually charged journey through form, time, memory, and landscape. With 64 diverse works ranging from woodcuts to drypoints, acrylics to pencil sketches, Tarek invites the viewer into a contemplative realm where art becomes a mirror for inner life, the human condition, and nature’s silent testimony.

After a hectic day at work, I found myself rushing to Gallery Chitrak last Sunday evening to indulge in “Nandonpot”, a group art exhibition inaugurated on the day of the summer solstice (June 21). I could hardly control my excitement before entering the gallery, and like most of the time, I was not disappointed. “Nandonpot” is a visual group art exhibition displaying artworks by artists from various generations. Notably, Eminent artist Professor Hamiduzzaman Khan, art critic Moinuddin Khaled, and Country Chief Risk Officer Mohammad Enamul Haque of Standard Chartered Bank, attended the opening ceremony as guests.

Chattogram’s pioneering multiplex Silver Screen, which opened in August 2018 with the promise of a modern cinema exhibition, has permanently closed down—quietly and without formal announcement. Located at Finlay Square, Silver Screen was the port city’s first multiplex and enjoyed initial success with strong audience turnout.