Monday, 18 Nov, 2024

Entertainment

The Beatles top singles chart 60 years after their first hit

The Beatles have topped the charts with their single, Now and Then, making them the act with the longest gap between their first and last number ones. Sixty years after From Me to You topped the charts, Sir Paul McCartney said: "It's blown my socks off!" Now and Then

Grammy Awards 2024: Taylor Swift breaks nomination record

Taylor Swift has broken a Grammys record with her latest nomination for song of the year. The shortlisting of her hit Anti-Hero makes Swift the first songwriter to score seven nominations in the category - overtaking Sir Paul McCartney and Lionel Richie, who have six each. She is

Jordanian film ‘Inshallah a Boy’ bags award at Asia Pacific Screen Award

Jordanian film Inshallah a Boy by Amjad Al-Rasheed just added another accolade to its trophy shelf, taking home the Asia Pacific Screen Award for Best Performance. The Asia Pacific Screen Award for Best Performance stands as a testament to the acting skills showcased in Inshallah a

Rashmika Mandanna calls for action against 'scary' deepfake video

Indian actress Rashmika Mandanna has called a deepfake video of herself, which has gone viral on social media, "extremely scary". Ms Mandanna's face was morphed onto an Instagram video posted by a British-Indian woman named Zara Patel. India's information

RAB arrests Humaira Himu’s ‘Boyfriend’

Members of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested a person linked to death of small screen actress Humaira Himu. RAB Director (Legal and Media Wing) Commander Khandaker Al Moin confirmed the matter today (November 3). He said the elite force members detained Mohammad Ziauddin

Angelina Jolie highlights plight of children in Gaza

Top Hollywood actor Angelina Jolie has criticised the ongoing war in Gaza and has blamed world leaders for refusing a ceasefire. The 48-year-old, who continues to champion the cause of refugees, and who had held the post of United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Goodwill

Actress Humaira Himu passes away

Bangladeshi actress Humaira Himu committed suicide at her resident this afternoon (November 2).  Actors Equity Guild President and actor Ahsan Habib Nasim confirmed the matter. Himu was brought into the Uttara Bangladesh Medical College (UAMC) around 3:30 PM and upon

Shah Rukh Khan rings in 58th birthday with fans at Mannat

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, fondly known as the King of Bollywood celebrates his 58th birthday in his signature style with fans gathering outside his iconic Mumbai residence, Mannat.  As the clock struck midnight, Shah Rukh Khan made his customary appearance on the

Channing Tatum and Zoe Kravitz engaged - US media

Channing Tatum and Zoe Kravitz have become engaged, according to US media reports. The Magic Mike actor, 43, and Batman actress, 34, have been dating for two years since reportedly working together on a film. On Saturday Kravitz was reportedly seen out wearing an engagement ring as

Former UK PM Boris Johnson to host GB News show

Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson has signed up to join TV channel GB News. Johnson, who stepped down as an MP earlier this year, will work for the news channel as a presenter, programme maker and commentator. He will "play a key role" in coverage of the UK and US

Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth to reunite for movie after 33 years

According to reports, Amitabh Bachchan has officially joined the cast of Rajinikanth’s upcoming film ‘Thalaivar 170’. Taking to ‘X’, the legendary veteran South Indian film super star Rajinikanth announced,  “After 33 years, I am working again

Israeli police arrest actress for supporting Hamas

The Israeli police have taken into custody a well-known Arab Israeli actress, Maisa Abdel Hadi, because of a post she made on social media supporting the Palestinian group Hamas over their October 7 attack on Israel. The Zionist police, without naming her, said that they arrested an

Hollywood actors strike reaches 100th day

While screenwriters are busy back at work, film and TV actors remain on picket lines, with the longest strike in their history set to hit 100 days on Saturday after talks broke off with studios.  Here's a look at where things stand, how their stretched-out standoff compares to

Salman Khan announces first song with Arijit Singh for Tiger 3

Salman Khan had a fallout with singer Arijit Singh during an award show in 2014. Arijit was reportedly dropped from multiple projects of the actor. Salman Khan has buried the hatchet with Arijit Singh. Seven years after their fallout during the making of Sultan, the singer has now

Tiger 3 all set to be biggest opener beating Pathaan’s 57 Crores!

Finally, the Tiger 3 trailer is here! This afternoon, YRF dropped the official glimpses of the most-anticipated film, and it has taken the web by storm already.  Starring Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif, and Emraan Hashmi in the lead, it is expected to see Shah Rukh Khan also in a cameo

Dariush Mehrjui: Iranian director and wife found dead

One of Iran's most prominent film directors, Dariush Mehrjui, has been found dead alongside his wife. The 83-year-old and Vahideh Mohammadifar were found with stab injuries in their home near the capital, Tehran, on Saturday evening, Iranian authorities say. Mehrjui was

Louise Glück, poet and Nobel laureate, dies at 80

Acclaimed American poet and Nobel laureate in literature Louise Glück has died at the age of 80. She received a Nobel in 2020, becoming the first American poet to win the honour since TS Eliot more than 70 years earlier. Her poems often spoke of trauma and disillusion, with her

PM hosts dinner in honour of Mujib biopic artistes

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday (October 13) hosted a dinner in honour of the artistes and crew of the biopic of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman "Mujib: The Making of a Nation" (Mujib: Ekti Jatir Rupakar). The premier exchanged pleasantries with

People to learn Bangladesh history more from Mujib biopic: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (October 12) said the people would get a lot of unknown information about the history of Bangladesh through the much-awaited Biopic "Mujib: The Making of a Nation". She said this prior to watching the premiere show of the film at the

Madonna's hits tour to feature more than 40 songs

Madonna's first ever greatest hits tour will be "a documentary through her vast career" that includes more than 40 songs, her musical director says. In an exclusive interview, Stuart Price told the BBC the show draws on four decades of archive footage and studio