Singer Justin Bieber is on a "spiritual mission". The 22-year-old singer had "an epiphany" recently, which led him to believe that he needs to reconnect with religion and nature.

As the 2016 Cannes Film Festival opens, BBC Culture picks some highlights from a programme that includes big names, old favourites and plenty of excitement.

Celebrating Life Festivals is an arrangement by the Daily Star and Standard Chartered Bank, regarding the collective film, photography and lyrics competition.

Ishika Khan got married on April 1, 2016, which seemed like a decision being rushed, by some. A sudden rumor spread out like wildfire through a popular print media, stating that she got divorced within a month of her marriage. This came as a shock to all her fans and critics around Bangladesh, and quickly became a hot topic to be discussed about among everyone. When asked about this incident, Ishika downright denied the rumor claiming that she has a healthy relationship with her husband, who is involved in a hotel business and currently staying in London.

Based on the acclaimed memoir by Blair Tindall, the series is a refreshing situational mix of earnest music, slow-building drama and solid humour.

My most talked-about songs include "Boniya Bondhu", "Ek Noyon Toh Dekhe Na Re", "Koilja'r Bhitor", "Chailam Jare", "Tomar Bari Amar Bari", "Brindabon" etc.

Director/choreographer Bob Fosse tells his own life story as he details the sordid life of Joe Gideon, a womanizing, drug-using dancer.

A social drama full of black humour set in the milieu of Karnal's blood theft mafia.

Political involvement in the Avengers' actions causes a rift between Captain America and former ally Iron Man.

Actress Sonam Kapoor, who is gearing up for the 69th Cannes Film Festival, says she doesn't get "star struck" by other celebrities at the red carpet.

Rumours are making the rounds that the release of the upcoming film 'Jagga Jasoos', starring former love-birds Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif, will be postponed further.

Anushka Sharma, the leading lady in 'Sultan' has a lot to offer to her fans as she will also be seen riding a tractor for her next movie.

Actor Kal Penn has wrapped up the shooting for his upcoming Indo-US film 'The Ashram', the film's producer Guneet Monga tweeted.

‘My Heart Will Go On' hit maker Celine Dion is set to be the fifth recipient of the Billboard Icon Award.

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Marvel Studios have announced that they are "committed" to doing a stand-alone Black Widow movie, most likely starring Scarlett Johansson, who has played the role in earlier Marvel Cinematic Universe films.

The lineup for the 2016 Cannes Film Festival was announced, and it promises an exciting mix of talent from around the world.

The poet whose works are woven into the very fabric of life in Bengal, and whose literary outputs light up an integral part of the Bengali culture, Rabindranath Tagore's 155th birthday has recently passed.

The lineup for the 2016 Cannes Film Festival was announced, and it promises an exciting mix of talent from around the world.

Locarno's Open Doors has unveiled its selection of projects from South Asia which will make the trek to Switzerland to present in front of potential European and International Partners.