Streaming giant Netflix defended the latest season of its popular show "The Crown" as a fictional dramatisation after former British Prime Minister, Sir John Major lashed out at the show. The reason behind Sir John's reactions is the 'alleged' wrongful portrayal of King Charles plotting to dethrone the late queen.

Acclaimed director and actor Tauquir Ahmed returned to Bangladesh, after staying in the US, just two weeks back. After returning, he completed the shooting for an upcoming web-series. In a conversation with The Daily Star, Tauquir gave some insight into his recent ventures and much more. 

"Uunchai" is a Sooraj Barjatya film, made on the occasion of Rajshri Films’ turning 75, that celebrates friendship. The movie will be released in theaters on 11th November 2022.

The rapper formerly known as Kanye West is offering to buy right-wing friendly social network Parler shortly after getting locked out of Twitter and Instagram for antisemitic posts.

Dhallywood’s brightest star, Pori Moni is well known for throwing some of the most fabulous birthday parties, mostly during her own birthday on October 24. 

Prolific screenwriter and playwright Masum Reza was a long-time friend and confidante of Ekushey Padak winning actor Masum Aziz. Masum Aziz unfortunately breathed his last today at 3:30 pm, at a hospital in the Capital.  In a conversation with The Daily Star, the renowned playwright reminisced the wonderful memories he shared with Masum Aziz. 

Renowned veteran actor and screenplay writer Masum Aziz breathed his last today at 3:30 pm, at Square hospital in the Capital.

The movie tells the classic love story from the perspective of Juliet's cousin Rosaline, who happens to be Romeo's recent ex-girlfriend. Crushed when Romeo meets Juliet and begins to pursue her, Rosaline schemes to foil the famous romance and reclaim her man.

Actor Ajay Devgn shared the trailer of ‘Dhrishyam 2’ on his social media. The film will go on floors tomorrow, that is, 18 October 2022.

South Korean actress Lee Yoo-mi, one of the breakout stars of Netflix survival series Squid Game (2021), has been chosen by Time magazine as one of its Next Generation Leaders for 2022.

Ekushey Padak winning actor and screenplay writer Masum Aziz breathed his last today at 2:45 pm, at Square hospital in the Capital. The news was confirmed to The Daily Star by his son, Utshob Jamal.  

The members of K-pop supergroup BTS will enlist in the military, their agency said on Monday, putting an end to a years-long debate on whether the stars deserved exemptions from mandatory service.

"Saki Saki" and "Dilbar" famed Nora Fatehi was scheduled to perform in Dhaka on November 18 at the Global Achievers Awards, organised by Women's Leadership Corporation.

Bollywood Diva Nora Fatehi's much awaited performance in Bangladesh is finally happening. The “Dilbar” singer has been in the middle of a tug of war, as both the Women's Leadership Corporation and Mirror magazine vied to make her perform at their programme. Now, however, it is being said that the star will perform for only 40 minutes on the stage. 

Former Miss Universe Bangladesh Shirin Akter Shela is moving forward in strides, in her representation of Bangladesh in international platforms.

Producer and actor Ananta Jalil and his wife Barsha’s upcoming film “Netri: The Leader” is lined up for release this year.

On Saturday, Nuhash Humayun's horror-short, "Moshari", was released worldwide on Vimeo. The movie won multiple awards at the Atlanta Film Festival, Bucheon International Film Festival, Melbourne International Film Festival and Woodstock Film Festival.

Even with all the magical adventures one character that really stood out for me in "Harry Potter" was the half-giant, half-wizard Hagrid.

Sunerah Binte Kamal won the National Film Award for her debut film “No Dorai”, and did not have to look back after that. The young talent has also been a prominent face as a model.

Ferdous and Purnima mesmerised the audience when they first came together for “Modhu Purnima”. Their on-screen chemistry and off-screen comradery made them a fan-favourite among the audiences. At present, the pair have two other movies lined up for release—Noim Imtiaz Neyamul's "Gangchil" and "Jam".