‘Beni Khule’ and ‘Jhumka’ make it to Spotify Bangladesh's top tracks

Spotify Bangladesh unveiled this year's most streamed tracks, and BTS's Jungkook dominated the chart with his song "Seven”.
3 December 2023, 07:08 AM

Parambrata Chatterjee set to host closing ceremony of KIFF

The 29th edition of the Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) is scheduled to be held from December 5 to December 12. Meanwhile, popular actor Parambrata Chatterjee has been extended an invitation to host the closing ceremony of the fest.
3 December 2023, 06:10 AM

‘CID’ inspector Fredericks suffers heart attack, put on ventilator

The actor experienced a heart attack and is undergoing treatment at Tunga Hospital in Mumba
3 December 2023, 05:19 AM

‘House of the Dragon’ season 2 teaser promises ‘war between kin’

HBO released the initial teaser for the much-anticipated “Game of Thrones” prequel, “House of the Dragon”, at the CCXP fan expo in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The season 2 teaser of the show strongly hints at an intense dragon battle.
3 December 2023, 05:17 AM

BTS' Jungkook becomes most awarded soloist at MMA 2023

The “Golden” singer won four awards during the ceremony held on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at Yeongjong Island in Incheon City, South Korea.
3 December 2023, 04:55 AM

A look back at ‘Gohine Shobdo’

The 2010 movie “Gohine Shobdo”, directed by Khalid Mahmood Mithu, received widespread acclaim when it was released. Starring Mamnun Hasan Emon, Kusum Sikder, Masum Aziz, and Abul Hayat in lead roles, this movie narrates the relationship of a young couple in present-day Dhaka, with the country's Liberation War history and ongoing economic inequality impacting them. In my opinion, good storytelling, striking narration and apt metaphors make the movie a relevant watch to this day.
2 December 2023, 12:54 PM

Chanchal Chowdhury starrer 'Padatik' headed to IFFK

The Srijit Mukherjee directorial biopic "Padatik", based on the legendary Bengali filmmaker Mrinal Sen is being widely discussed where Chanchal Chowdhury takes on the mantle of portraying Sen. Premiering at the London Indian Film Festival in October, the film amassed high praise, particularly for Chanchal’s performance.
2 December 2023, 12:12 PM

Sunil Grover to reunite with Kapil Sharma for Netflix comedy show

Renowned actor-comedian Sunil Grover, famous for his iconic characters Gutthi and Dr. Mashoor Gulati, is set to join forces with Kapil Sharma once again. This announcement, made in a recent video released by Netflix, marks an unexpected reunion of the duo, leaving fans eagerly anticipating the return of their beloved comedy pairing.
2 December 2023, 10:30 AM

'Channel i Band Fest 2023' held on a smaller scale due to elections

This year marks a departure from the tradition of celebrating Band Music Fest. The significance of December 1 holds a special place for band enthusiasts, typically celebrated by the annual commemoration known as “Band Music Day”. Following this celebration, the Bangladesh Musical Bands Association (BAMBA) in collaboration with Channel i usually hosts the highly anticipated “Band Music Fest”. However, this musical extravaganza has been deferred due to the impending national parliamentary elections.
2 December 2023, 07:10 AM

Ranveer Singh calls ‘Don 3’ casting criticism ‘natural’, compares reaction to Craig’s Bond casting

In August, Farhan Akhtar revealed that Shah Rukh Khan would not be reprising his role as Don in the third instalment of the franchise, much to everyone’s shock. Following this disclosure, a teaser featuring Ranveer Singh as Don was released. The announcement garnered a mixed response from fans, with some expressing joy about the franchise's return, while others believed Shah Rukh Khan should continue portraying the stylish criminal pursued by law enforcement across 11 countries. This sparked criticism directed at Shah Rukh Khan and the film's creators, Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani.
2 December 2023, 07:08 AM

‘Home Alone’ stars Macaulay and Catherine's tearful reunion

Macaulay Culkin, famous for his iconic role in the beloved holiday film “Home Alone”, has received a well-deserved star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, due to his remarkable career.
2 December 2023, 06:49 AM

KIFF 2024 to celebrate cinema with lineup of 219 films from 39 countries

The inauguration of the 29th edition of the Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) is scheduled to commence on December 5 at Netaji Indoor Stadium. The occasion will be attended by Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor, Sonakshi Sinha, Mahesh Bhatt, Shatrughan Sinha, and Sourav Ganguly, amongst others.
2 December 2023, 06:40 AM

Taylor Swift to earn more than $100 million from Spotify alone this year

“Shake it off” star Taylor Swift is ready to end the final year with a bang in Spotify as she might earn a whopping $100 million alone in Spotify in 2023.
2 December 2023, 05:38 AM

The 96th Academy Awards live telecast to start an hour early

The Academy on Friday officially announced that the 96th Academy Awards ceremony is scheduled to air live at 5:30 am on March 11 for viewers in India, marking an hour earlier than its previous broadcast time. This change is part of the prestigious event's plans for its worldwide telecast.
2 December 2023, 05:36 AM

Ranbir Kapoor’s ‘Animal’ leaked online

Ranbir Kapoor is currently basking in the praise and accolades for his portrayal of Vijay in Sandeep Reddy Vanga's “Animal.”
2 December 2023, 05:07 AM

The Weeknd donates $2.5 million to Gaza

“Blinding Lights” singer The Weeknd ( who now goes by his birth name, Abel Tesfaye) has been known for his contributions to humanitarian causes.
2 December 2023, 04:35 AM

Singing her way to national glory

Talented singer Atiya Anisha became a household name in the Bangladeshi film and music industry with her crowd-favorite playback singles like “Cholo Niralay” from the movie “Poran”, “Jadur Ayna” from the web-film “Antonagar”, and more. Recently, she received the Best Singer Award in the female category for the song “Ei Shohorer Pothe Pothe” from the movie “Payer Chhaap”, at the Bangladesh National Film Awards. The talented songstress dropped by The Daily Star for a chat.
1 December 2023, 18:05 PM

Farooki gets emotional as his colleagues praise ‘Autobiography’

After learning all these praises and reactions after the release of the film, Farooki became emotional and posted on Facebook to thank everyone.
1 December 2023, 13:46 PM

Taylor Swift's publicist debunks secret marriage rumours

In a decisive response, Taylor Swift's longtime publicist, Tree Paine, took to social media to quash speculations surrounding the pop star's alleged secret marriage to ex-boyfriend Joe Alwyn, denouncing the rumours as baseless.
1 December 2023, 13:15 PM

Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth clash in 'Furiosa' trailer

Director George Miller is back in the wasteland with "Furiosa", the prequel to "Mad Max: Fury Road". Warner Bros has unveiled the first trailer for this action-packed instalment, featuring Anya Taylor-Joy, who shaves her head to portray Imperator Furiosa, a role initially played by Charlize Theron in the 2015 action film.
1 December 2023, 12:59 PM
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