Remembering Khalilullah Khan Khalil, a luminary of Bengali cinema

Khalil became a household name with his representation of “Felu Miah” in thespian, playwright and actor Abdullah al Mamun’s 1971 telefiction “Sangshaptak”, where he acted alongside legendary actors like Humayun Faridi, Ferdousi Mazumder, Suborna Mustafa, Mamunur Rashid amongst others.
7 December 2023, 14:14 PM

'Oppenheimer' to screen in Japan next year after nuclear controversy

Universal Pictures' "Oppenheimer" will screen in Japan next year, a local distributor said on Thursday - a launch that had been in doubt amid criticism that the film largely ignores the devastation of the atomic bombings of the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
7 December 2023, 13:35 PM

Marriage is a matter of fate: Shajal Noor 

Over the past year, popular actor Shajal Noor has featured in three films, two web films, while two more films are awaiting release. His portrayal in “1971 Shei Shob Din” has gained widespread acclaim as a Liberation War film this year. He shared insights about his career and personal life in an interview with The Daily Star.
7 December 2023, 10:52 AM

‘Animal’ released in 48 halls across country

After much speculation, finally the foreign film import company Action Cut Entertainment brought the film under the SAFTA (South Asian Free Trade Area) agreement after being approved by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on November 28.
7 December 2023, 08:47 AM

Shah Rukh Khan hits back on troll for criticising ‘Jawan’ and ‘Pathaan’

Shah Rukh Khan is all set to end the year on a high note as the actor gears uo for the release of Rajkumar Hirani’s upcoming movie, “Dunki” this month.
7 December 2023, 06:13 AM

Ranbir Kapoor’s ‘Animal’ to stream on Netflix

Netflix has acquired the official streaming rights for the high-octane movie, which is set to release in early 2024.
7 December 2023, 05:14 AM

Norman Lear, iconic TV sitcom and movie producer, dies at 101

Lear, one of the most influential people in television, died at his Los Angeles home of natural causes
7 December 2023, 04:54 AM

Only Bollywood films in theaters in December, producers blame political instability

Producers, hall owners, production and distributing companies and actors are not ready to take any risks amid rampant blockades, hartals, political conferences and election campaigns.
6 December 2023, 14:17 PM

Taylor Swift named Time Magazine's person of the year

Taylor Swift has smashed industry records this year with both her tour and the film of the globetrotting musical cavalcade that is estimated to bring in almost $2 billion of revenue as her adoring fans flock to see her in the flesh.
6 December 2023, 14:07 PM

Selena Gomez becomes TikTok’s most popular music artiste of 2023

In another context, Justine Skye experienced a notable year as TikTok users embraced a sped-up rendition of her 2014 single “Collide”, making it the most-used sound in the US with over 6 million creations across different versions of the song. 
6 December 2023, 13:57 PM

Mixed emotions as cast of 'The Crown' celebrates series finale

The cast and the makers of the sixth and final season of Netflix's royal drama "The Crown" came together in London on Tuesday to bid farewell to the series.
6 December 2023, 13:54 PM

Hollywood is not a healthy place to work, shares Angelina Jolie

Having endured relentless public scrutiny for over two decades, Jolie appears to have been significantly affected by the constant attention, especially intensifying after her divorce from Brad Pitt seven years ago. The pressure became so overwhelming that she observed a shift in her vocal registers during the production of the Disney sequel "Maleficent: Mistress of Evil" in 2018, compared to when she initially portrayed the fairy tale villain.
6 December 2023, 13:49 PM

AI wreaks havoc as Priyanka Chopra falls victim to fake video

After the emergence of deepfake videos featuring Rashmika Mandanna, Katrina Kaif, Kajol, and Alia Bhatt, India Today reported that a manipulated video of Priyanka Chopra has surfaced online. Unlike previous instances involving Bollywood actors, this altered video does not depict Priyanka's face edited into controversial content.
6 December 2023, 13:47 PM

Abul Hayat returns to screen after break

After taking a break from work, Ekushey Padak-winning artiste Abul Hayat is set to return to the screen. The actor who is also a screenplay writer and director will appear in a fictional project for Victory Day (December 16). This project titled “Smart Bari” has been directed by Arun Chowdhury.
6 December 2023, 12:24 PM

BLACKPINK members renew contract, boosting shares in label YG Entertainment

South Korea's YG Entertainment Inc on Wednesday said that all four members of South Korean K-pop girl group BLACKPINK have renewed their contracts with the label, sending shares of the company up by nearly a third.
6 December 2023, 10:41 AM

Tisha sings after 15 years for ‘Autobiography’

The singer-turned-actor, Tisha, used to sing and started her career as a musician and even had a band of her own named “'Angels Four” with prominent musician sensations of the country, Dilshad Nahar Kona, Nafisa, and Rumana.
6 December 2023, 07:27 AM

I try to learn from criticism: Arnob

Arnob's Coke Studio journey from "Dilaram" to "Nodir Kul" showcases his captivating compositions, maintaining a spellbinding connection with fans throughout his role as the program coordinator for the popular franchise.
6 December 2023, 07:12 AM

Taylor Swift joins Oprah and Beyonce on Forbes' World's Most Powerful Women 2023 list

Taylor Swift continues her ascent, now standing alongside icons Oprah Winfrey and Beyonce on Forbes' World's Most Powerful Women 2023 list. "The most alluring thing a woman can have is confidence," echoes the sentiment of pop legend Beyonce. With this self-assured confidence, women globally have attained stages and pedestals that were once merely the stuff of dreams.
6 December 2023, 07:05 AM

KIFF 2023: Salman Khan and Mamata Banerjee dance at the opening ceremony

Salman Khan was present as one of the chief guests at the programme. Apart from the “Tiger 3” star, Anil Kapoor, Shatrughan Sinha, Sonakshi Sinha, Sourav Ganguly and Mahesh Bhatt were also present.
6 December 2023, 06:37 AM

GTA 6 trailer gains millions but falls short of beating BTS’ ‘Dynamite’ views, fans call for collaboration

The release of the GTA 6 trailer on December 5 has sparked widespread discussion and is likely to dominate conversations throughout the week until further updates are revealed. Notably, it quickly climbed to the top of the YouTube charts, accumulating a substantial number of views within the first 24 hours, nearly rivaling the viewership of popular K-pop content. Rockstar Games took an unexpected step by unveiling the trailer for the 2024 game 14 hours earlier than originally scheduled, responding to an online leak. In just 12 hours, the video gathered an impressive 60 million views, exceeding expectations and putting it in direct competition with BTS' hits "Butter" and "Dynamite", both of which had accumulated over 100 million views.
6 December 2023, 06:09 AM
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